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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1927

Page

3

Mary Thacker and Hillard Hayzlett Quietly Wed in Winchester

Mary Thacker daughter of Dr and Mrs R L Thacker of Franklin and Hillard A Hayzlett of Charleston were married last Monday at noon in the New Century Hotel parlors. Rev W G Winton officiated and a hotel dinner followed. The Thacker party planned a Canada honeymoon after the ceremony.

Romney W. Va Mary Thacker R. L. Thacker Franklin Hillard A. Hayzlett Charleston New Century

Surprise birthday at Reynolds Store for Mrs. Jolley

Mrs. Jolley turned 77 with 43 relatives and 20 guests at her Reynolds Store home. The party, led by her husband Jack Jolley, included 5 children, 25 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren, and ended with well wishes for many more birthdays.

Jack Jolley Reynolds Store Jolle

Young Couple Weds in Hagerstown Quietly

Elizabeth C Noonan and George R Barr were married at the First Baptist Church parsonage in Hagerstown Maryland. The couple, former Handley High School graduates of 1927, will reside with the groom’s parents on South Loudoun street Winchester. The notch of weekend visitors included Dr and Mrs Ray Sartelle and others from Baltimore and Lost City West Virginia.

Henry Yewell Baltimore Mamie Sprint South Loudoun Street Yewell Winchester Elizabeth C. Noonan J. Mack Noonan George R. Barr C. Lee Barr First Baptist Church Hagerstown James Young Irwin Handley High School Barr American Railway Express Company Ray Sartelle Doris Virginia Robert Shanklin John P. Sartelle

Twenty Killed Or Wounded In Navy Maneuver Blast

Twenty officers and men died or were wounded when three mines exploded on the mine layer Tokiwa during naval maneuvers off Kiushiu Island. The incident was reported by a dispatch to Asah from Kiushiu. Also noted is Miss Averil Stewart risking her life to try to rescue her fellow student, Arnold Therbert Edwards, from Chesapeake Bay, but Edwards died and she fainted upon reaching her boat.

Associated Press Tokyo Kiushiu Island Tokiwa Asah Kiushiu of Japan Washington Arnold Therbert Edwards Long Branch N. J Chesapeake Bay Averil Stewart Chevy Chase Edwards

Mrs David Alderton Dies After Brief Illness

Mary Alice Alderton died in Memorial Hospital after a short illness. A native of Maryland and former Miss Moreland, she was 58 or 59 and lived in Paw Paw West Virginia before being brought to the hospital. The body was sent back to Paw Paw.

Mary Alice Alderton David Alderton Memorial Hospital Alderton Maryland Miss Moreland Benjamin Moreland West Virginia Paw Paw W. Va

Vanzetti Breaks Hunger Strike as Sacco Holds Fast

In Boston as the murder conviction case nears a verdict, Bartolomeo Vanzetti ends his two week hunger strike by taking milk coffee and bread at the state prison. Nicola Sacco still refuses all food.

Associated Press Boston Mass Bartolomeo Vanzetti Nicola Sacco Vanzetti State Prison Sacco

Miss Eliza Diffenderfer Injured At Park Picnic

Miss Eliza Diffenderfer of South Cameron street is confined to bed after falling from a sliding board at Quequon Lake Park during a Market Street Methodist Church choir picnic. Neighbors aided her to her feet. a physician fears a bad back strain with soreness likely for some time.

Eliza Diffenderfer South Cameron Street Quequon Lake Park Market Street

Elks and Lions Postponed Game Rescheduled for Wednesday

The Elks versus Lions inter club series clash moves to Wednesday at 4 PM at Handley Stadium after rain postponement. The outcome will decide the first half champion with potential additional playoff if Lions win. Winchester fans expect a large crowd.

The Elks Lions Handley Stadium Winchester

Stock market opens with bullish sentiment after rate cut

New York trading starts the week with rising price tendencies and bullish sentiment driven by a reduction in call money rates from 4 3 4 to 4 percent. Favorable crop outlook and strong fall business in key industries supported gains as total turnover nears 2.2 million shares.

Associated Press New York

Child Struck By Automobile Near West Boscawen Street

Six year old Louise Ensogna daughter of Sam Ensogna was struck while crossing near her father's business on West Boscawen Street. She stepped into the path of a car, was knocked down by the fender, and received cuts to head and legs. The driver stopped and aided her. injuries not serious.

Louise Ensogna Sam Ensogna West Boscawen Street

Aged Confederate Veteran John H. Lockmiller Dies

John H. Lockmiller an aged ex Confederate veteran died at noon yesterday at his daughter s home on the Wardensville grade west of Winchester from complications after about a year of invalidism. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 1 o clock at Gravel Springs Church with Rev T H Daffin officiating. He served in a Shenandoah county infantry company and was captured at Gettysburg later spending 14 months in Fort Delaware. He left two daughters Mrs A C Racey and Mrs Daisy Strosnider a son Joseph Lockmiller 11 grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. One of his Civil War comrades Mr Boyce 97 died Saturday in Shenandoah county.

John H. Lockmiller A. C. Racey Wardensville Winchester Gravel Springs Church T. H. Daffin Opequon Memorial Presbyterian Church Mr. Lock Fort Delaware Ile Lockmiller Daisy Strosnider Joseph Lockmiller Washington

Smart Aleck II. Fined For Ducking A Baltimore Girl

In Baltimore 18 year old Dorothy Stefansky described a prank as a premature plunge after 26 year old Peter Cituk allegedly hurled her into a public pool. Cituk was fined 10 dollars plus costs by a magistrate.

Smart Aleck II Baltimore Associated Press Dorothy Stefansky Peter Cituk

Rickard to Use Soldiers Field for Tunney-Dempsey Fight

Chicago August 1 Tex Rickard will be allowed use of Soldiers Field for the September heavyweight bout with Tunney and Dempsey. The Park Board which governs the field was to vote on the proposal this afternoon.

Associated Press Chicago Tex Rickard Soldiers Daily News Park Board

Lightning Strikes Baltimore Bank During Thunderstorm

A lightning bolt struck the Baltimore Commercial Bank at Colington avenue and Monument street causing a roof hole and a small fire that was quickly put out. The branch manager and an officer had just returned with money. five people were inside. The city lost power briefly as a storm swept downtown.

Associated Press Baltimore Baltimore Commercial Bank Colington Avenue Monument Street

Investigation of Stotler Slaying Began in Two Cities

Federal probe into hunter R. Stotler’s murder is split between Hagerstown Maryland and Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. Prohibition official John D. Pennington searches for a new motive while Capt Bruce Murray resumes work at the scene. Reginald E. Walters, named as the confessed slayer, is linked to moonshine operators in Frog Hollow, with local officials doubting a single motive.

Associated Press Hagerstown Hunter R. Stotler Pittsburgh John D. Pennington Stotler Bruce Murray Prohibition Reginald E. Walters Frog Hollow Walters

Bridgeman Ishii Hold Long Geneva Naval Talks

In Geneva on August 1 Viscount Ishii of Japan and W C Bridgeman first lord of the admiralty held a lengthy conference over the tri partite naval talks. No relief from deadlock emerged. Bridgeman then met British on the matter. Japanese moves suggest possible compromise or plan to adjourn without a public plenary session set for Thursday.

Associated Press Geneva Viscount Ishii Japan W. C. Bridgeman Admiralty Bridgeman

Text of American naval clause delivered at Geneva

Geneva July 31 The American delegation published the draft political clause of the proposed naval treaty amid British rejection. The clause allows a conference to adjust cruiser tonnage before 1936 and provides a year’s notice to terminate the treaty if no agreement is reached.

Geneva

Mine Tipple Burned At Summers Mine In Ohio

The Summers mine tipple near Adena, operated by Goodyear, burned early today with damage around 50 000 dollars as workers prepared for Friday's opening. A miner in effigy was found hanging from a tree in Adena, with about 20 pickets patrolling the streets to prevent further trouble.

Associated Press Steubensville Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company Adena

Rev Dr McFaden to preach at Cedar Cliff Church

The Rev. Dr. F. T. McFaden will preach at Cedar Cliff Presbyterian Church in Vaucluse this evening and at 8 o clock Tuesday evening. The outcome will determine if the evangelistic meetings continue.

Dr. McFaden Cedar Cliff Church F. T. McFaden J. Hoge Smith Cedar Cliff Presbyterian Church Vaucluse

Catonsville Man Dies as Boat Capsizes in Shenandoah River

James Murray of Catonsville Md. died when a boat capsized during a storm while crossing the Shenandoah River near Charles Town W Va. His body was recovered at 2 a.m. Sunday. Murray was with his brother J Allan Murray Earl Smallwood and Dr Wetherby Fort. The group had traveled from Catonsville to inspect a camp site for a possible later vacation.

James Murray Mabel A. Murray Catonsville Shenandoah River Charles Town W. Va Mr. Murray Fidelity Trust Company Baltimore J. Allan Murray Earl Smallwood Dr. Wetherby Fort Smallwood Dr. Fort Fort Allan Murray Mr. Smallwood Catonsville Yesteray Murray

Non-Union Miner Shot in Dover Mine Clash

About 200 union miners attacked non-union workers en route to the Mapleleaf coal mine at Newport near Dover Ohio. One non-union miner was shot and wounded and 14 others beaten. Sheriff Abe Laird said the situation was quiet and he did not foresee more trouble or the need for extra deputies.

Associated Press Dover Mapleleaf Newport Here Abe Laird

Court fight looms as mine operators seek injunction

A court fight is set as mine operators ask for an injunction to stop union miners from interfering with work at the mine. The dispute centers on labor actions and access to the site, with potential impact on production and local employment.

Uation

City Council Meeting Rescheduled to Wednesday Night

Due to primary day, the City Council will not meet Tuesday night and will instead convene Wednesday night. The county also observes primary day, shifting local government schedules accordingly.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mary Elfreth Friend Ruth Elfreth Palmer Augustine Shelburne Miss Friend Joseph B. Friend, Jr Charlote County State Teachers’ College of Farmville Richmond Lynchburg College Medical College of Virginia United States Marine Hospital Friend Ling Adams C. E. Society J. C. Hizer Christian Endeavor Society of White Post Massanetta Nellie Gray McCartney Charlie Powers Charlotte Powers Nellie Mills Irene McCartney Elizabeth McCartney Pauline Neil Virginia Grim Virginia Elise Margaret Welch Daisey Virginia DeHaven Warren Mills Hammon Summerville Aubrey Johns Herbert Fansler Charles Powers Russell Neill Johns J. Cc. Hizer Julia DeHarendson Miss Hildreth Nellie Gray McCartney Miss Barnes Major Steere Thomas I. Steere United States Army Henry Steere West Cork Street Lewisburg Greenbrier Military School Irene Stickley State University At Charlottesville Frederick Gochenour Upperville G. Don’ Gray, Jr Front Royal Road Richard Petrie, Jr Edward Orndoff Washington, D. C Bodie Lam Mrs Thomas Lam Stephens City Mrs. C.A. Ward Baltimore, Md George W.ashington Hotel C. H. Consolvo George Washington Hotel Elsie Cather Mary Virginia Auld Red Cloud, Neb J. F. Bowman Strasburg, Va Elwood Snyder R. F. Sowers Isabelle McCann C. R. McCann J. M. Smith Col. Manuel Harpers Ferry John Robinson Shenandoah Baltimore and Ohio Railroad S. P. Goode Jamie Goode C. A. McIlwee Hayfield Mason Snapp Rockville J. W. Headley T. H. Ritter Pennsylvania Marguerite Daugherty University of Virginia George W. Bender Kern Mary Seabrook Frederick J. W. Winkfield Ernest Meade Sophie Korebeck Natrona Korebeck Emmett Adramn Mason Weirton, Pa L. R. Smith Gates, N. C Garland Quarles Miss Herrell Margaret Snyder Katherine Herrell Pliny J. Wilson Johnstown Betty Ann Thomas Hockman Gertrude Ritter Joanna Hockman Garland Canter Inwood W.va Edward Loy Anna Loy Cecil Loy Mable Loy Mary J. Morrisey Shepherdstown O. P. Whitacre Dorsey Adams Martinsburg Red Cross Huntsberry Redltass Anna Wood Lost City Winchester Inn South Washington Street Virginia Tharpe Dorothy Shade Philadelphia Clyde Smith Henrietta Fuller Lourella Anderson Nan Purcell Pearl Grim Harley Cummins Cleveland Park Mrs. C. K Henry Myers Frank Solenberger Leslie Snapp Johnson City Tenn J. S. Garver Clarke Count Dorothy Anderson Elsie Mathews Miss May Bellé Kemp Hampton, Va Ross Wheat Navy David Aderton Elks and Lions Rickard Ishii Florsheim OE Sale Craft Hughes Motor Ford P. S Grove’s Fran Ae Hya
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