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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1928

Page

3

Norfolk Wedding Noted For D Conrad Little

A prominent Norfolk wedding took place on Gosnold Avenue as Elizabeth Arms Taylor and D Conrad Little wed in a lawn ceremony attended by families and intimate friends. Rev Thomas J Kant officiated. bridesmaids wore white gowns with point d esprit. reception followed and newlyweds departed for a northern wedding trip. Nearby notices report Roy Clevenger and Rose Weaver wed in Wooster on June 10 and Louisville visitors plan Virginia trips, with more local society updates.

D. Conrad Daniel Bonrad Winchester Daniel B. Conrad City Norfolk Norfolk Virginian Pilot Elizabeth Armstead Taylor Ricard Calvert Taylor D. Conrad Little Henry Hughes Little Gosnold Avenue Thomas J. Kant New York John B. Miles James Iredlel Jenkins Henry C. Little Nathan H. Bundy Charles Syer, Jr John L. Roper Irvine Jordan U. S. Marine Corps Taylor Little

Prominent Surgeons Honor Hugh Hampton Young in Dublin

Friends in Winchester and the Valley of Virginia note the honorary fellowship of Hugh Hampton Young, famed Baltimore surgeon. The rite in Dublin was led by Colonel Andrew Fullerton president of the college who lauded Johns Hopkins Hospital as a model for education and scientific research worldwide.

Winchester Valley of Virginia Hugh Hampton Young Baltimore Royal Academy of Surgeons of Ireland Dublin Andrew Fullerton Johns Hopkins Hospital

Supper Party Tonight For Wedding Party

Mrs. Randolph Barton will entertain at a supper party Friday evening at their home Vaucluse Pikesville in honor of her granddaughter Miss A Priscilla Barton and Mr Richard T Shackleford whose marriage will take place the following day. Guests include Eleanor A Barton Julia Bell Williams Mollie Webb Cromwell Rachael Steele Eleanor A Brown Elizabeth H Barton Caroline Remak Elizabeth Howland Philadelphia Taylor M Marbury William M Marbury Jr William T Shackleford Jr Charles W Williams A Murray Fisher B Frank Deford John E Bordley William Hall Lothian Md Egbert Leigh Richmond Va Ralph Hills Washington Robert M Barton.

Baltimore Evening Sun Randolph Barton Vaucluse Pikesville Barton A. Priscilla Barton Richard T. Shackleford Eleanor A. Barton Julia Bell Williams Molli¢é Webb Cromwell Rachael Steele Eleanor A. Brown Elizabeth H. Barton Caroline Remak Elizabeth Howland Philadelphia Taylor M. Marbury William M. Marbury, Jr William T. Shackleford Charles W. Williams A. Murray Fisher B. Frank Deford John E. Bordley William Hall Lothian Egbert

McKeever Heads to New York for Goldwater Store Buy

S. H. McKeever of Phoenix has been visiting War d ensville West Virginia with his uncle Stanley E. Warden. He will buy a large fall and winter goods line in New York for Goldwater's department store in Phoenix where he runs the drapery section. He is from the Hardy county McKeever family and has spent six years in Arizona business.

McKeever Phoenix S. H. McKeever Ariz Wardensville W. Va Stanley E. Warden New York Goldwater’s Goldwater

Mr. and Mrs. Olin Downey Move to Winchester Home

Mr and Mrs Olin Downey formerly Miss Esther Homer moved Monday to Winchester where Downey is connected with Cumberland Valley Fruit Products Company at the main office. The couple reside in Fort Loudoun Apartments in Martinsburg.

Olin Downey Esther Homer Winchester Downey Cumberland Valley Fruit Products Company Mrs. Downey Fort Loudoun Martinsburg Evening Journal

Miss Virginia Yeakley Marries Hunter R. Royston in Hagerstown

Announcement of Miss Virginia Yeakley daughter of Mrs Laura V Yeakley and the late Robert D Yeakley marrying Hunter R Royston of Berryville Clarke county Virginia. Ceremony in Hagerstown Maryland August 1 conducted by Rev Joseph Y Irwin First Baptist Church. Bride former Berryville High School student. Royston is youngest son of Mr and Mrs J F Royston of Berryville.

Virginia Yeakley Hunter R. Royston Laura V. Yeakley Robert D. Yeakley Berryville Clarke County Hagerstown Joseph Y. Irwin First Baptist Church Berryville High School Royston J. F Royston

Daughter of Rev Dr McClure Weds in Florida

The marriage of Miss Margaret Randolph McClure to Mr Malcolm MacLeod was announced by Rev Dr and Mrs James Alexander McClure of St Petersburg Florida. The bride attended the University of Virginia and the groom is in the English department there.

McClure Florida James Alexander McClure St. Petersburg Fla Valley of Virginia Margaret Randolph McClure Malcolm MacLeod Charlottesville University of Virginia MacLeod Department of English

Portrait of Mrs. Baker in Garden Setting on Braddock Street

The description praises a photograph featuring Mrs. Louis L. Baker in a garden on North Braddock Street with phlox and surrounding foliage. The fountain backdrop is noted, and the image is praised as artful and suitable for the magazine cover. It highlights Mrs. Baker as the garden’s notable subject and lauds the photography as well merited.

Rapher Louis L. Baker Braddock Street

Carver Family Mourns Death In Martinsburg Visit

Mr. John Carver traveled to Charlottesville Virginia after the death of his father Austin Carver. He was accompanied by his uncle Dr Carver of Martinsburg West Virginia.

John Carver Charlottesville, Va Austin Carver Carver Dr. Carver Martinsburg W. Va

Busy Calendar For Girls' Athletic Association

The Girls' Athletic Association held its regular meeting last night at the club rooms. New members include Ogla Meské Verga Bacher Juanita Hockman Bright Grove and Mrs. David Miller. The group plans a swimming party at Millville on August 14 with a picnic supper, a tea on August 16, and a dance at Opequon Lake Park on August 24. Otis Sargent named swimming instructor, meeting weekly at the American Legion Pool. Bromley family heads to Richmond to visit Elbert Magruder and family, returning Sunday with Magruder and his two sons Billy and Jimmie.

Girls’ Athletic Association Ogla Meské Verga Bacher Juanita Hockman Bright Grove David Miller Millville W. Va Opequon Lake Park Otis Sargent Association American Legion

Local residents and visitors visit Winchester area

A long list of people arrive or leave Winchester Delaware Valley area for visits and business. Notables include Mrs. Asa Crisman undergoing a tonsil operation at Memorial Hospital and travelers from Flint Hill Roanoke Philadelphia Martinsburg Harrisburg and Strasburg visiting friends and staying at Hotel Jack or with local families.

Wender's Appar el Shop buyer returns to Winchester

Louis Wender completed fall and winter stock purchases in New York and has returned to Winchester. Elizabeth Hollis of Virginia Woolen Company staff and Philomena Laren of Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company central office depart for Washington for weekend visits with friends. Virginia Ashley plans a Sunday trip to Baltimore and the Eastern Shore with her sister Mrs. A C Walker and children, visiting Richmond and Madison in August.

Louis Wender New York Wender Winchester Elizabeth Hollis Philomena Laren Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company Tsehington Virginia Ashley A. C. Walker Baltimore Eastern Shore Richmond Madison

Valley man improves after mirror operation at Memorial Hospital

Mr. Garland Morris of the Valley pike underwent a mirror operation at Memorial Hospital on Thursday and is very much improved. Mrs. Charles Grimm and their son Charles Russell are visiting Clarke county with Mr. and Mrs. Thornton Thompson for a week.

Garland Morris Valley Pike Memorial Hospital Charles Grimm Charles Russell Clarke County Thornton Thompson

Capper Family Guests Visit Local Home

Mrs Beulah Capper of Washington stayed with her daughter Miss Mary Capper at her grandmother Mrs Walter Capper’s home. Mrs John Royston of Boyce Virginia was a house guest of Mrs W O Perry on South Cameron Street.

Beulah Capper Washington Miss Mary Capper Walter Capper John Royston Boyce, Va W. O. Perry South Cameron Street

Family visit spans Washington stay for War densville guests

Mrs. E. Richard and her son from Wardensville West Virginia arrived and met by her son in law Aaron Russell and daughter. They planned a week at the Russell home in Washington. Miss Virginia Cover Russell and Miss Ann Tucker McGuire departed for Washington for the day.

Mrs Virginia Cover Russell Ann Tucker McGuire Washington

Locals Say Farewell After Visits From Distant Guests

Mr and Mrs Elwood Fleming of Hillsboro Maryland depart after visiting Mr and Mrs H C Jones. Miss Virginia Miller of Woodstock Virginia returns home from Memorial Hospital improved after a tonsil operation. Mr and Mrs C E Simpson of Knoxville arrive to visit brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs S C Curl on South Bradock Street.

Elwood Fleming Hillsboro, Md H. C. Jones Virginia Miller Perry Miller Woodstock Memorial Hospital C. E. Simpson Knoxville S. C Curl South Braddock Street

Social notes from Lancaster visitors and locals

Miss Barbara Shorts of Lancaster Pennsylvania is guest of Miss Jane Scully at her home. Mr Sam Slaughter spent yesterday in Hagerstown on business. Mrs L K Brugh Sr of Hagerstown Maryland, who has stayed a week with Dr E C Stuart, will return home tomorrow.

W. P. Hazelgrove Francis Cocke Roanoke State Bar Association Old Point Comfort W. D. Myers Linden Sumption and Children Philadelphia George Carver Harrisburg Mrs. Newcome National Avenue J. W. Jolliffe Clearbrook Winchester Barbara Shorts Lancaster Jane Scully Sam Slaughter Hagerstown

Flyers Rescued At Sea From a Burning Plane

Captain Frank T. Courtney and three companions were forced down in mid Atlantic on a burning plane and later rescued by the steamer Minnewaska. The crew were aboard the vessel and reported all well with the aircraft lost at sea after a ten hour ordeal.

Associated Press New York Frank T. Courtney mid-Atlantic Cedric Courtney Rank T. Courtney Mid-Oecean Minnewaska Radio Marine Corporation Azores Newfoundland

Sunday Church Events and Meetings Schedule

A series of church programs listed for Sunday and midweek: Macedonia Sermon at 10:15 with Sunday school at 11:15. Epworth League at 7:30 p m. Carper’s Valley services at 10:15 and 11:30. Relief group Sunday school at 10 and Epworth League at 7:15 with an 8 p m sermon. Parsonage hosts Ladies Aid and Woman’s Missionary Society meeting 2:30 Saturday. Theme “Old Shoes” for children. Luther League at 7 p m. Prayer service 8 p m Wednesday. Choir practice Friday.

Macedonia Epworth Carper’s Valley Ladies Aid and Woman’s Missionary Society Luther League

Reliance A B Charge H E Richardson Spring Meeting

Big all day meeting at Greenway Church Double Tollgate with Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Preaching 10:30 a.m. Song service 2 p.m. Preaching 3 p.m. Dinner served under trees by the church. Rev J R Collis to preach. Edward Reynolds of Martinsburg WV and Dettra singing class to perform. Rev Gladson Cooley to preach at Reliance at 11 a.m. and Ridings chapel to have preaching at 8 p.m. Corner invitation to all services.

Greenway Church Double Tollgate J. R. Collis Edward Reynolds Martinsburg W. Va Dettra Gladson Cooley Reliance Ridings Chapel Mr. Collis P. m

Stephens City Lutheran Service Schedule and Sermon

Stephens City Lutheran services listed with pastors Rev. Snyder Alinleman. St Pauls and Trinity churches show Bible school times 9:45 a.m. sermon times 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Communion and evening worship noted.

Stephens City Lutheran Snyder Alinleman St. Paul’s Trinity

Sunday Services at Cedar Cliff Cedar Creek and Mount Hope

Cedar Cliff Vaucluse holds Sunday school at 9 30 a m and preaching at 10 45 a m with communion. Cedar Creek Marlboro hosts Sunday school at 10 a m. Mount Hope Chapel offers Sunday school at 10 p m and preaching at 8 p m.

Cedar Cliff Vaucluse Cedar Creek Marlboro Mount Hope Chapel

Winchester U B Circuit Church Schedule

Mount Olive offers Sunday school at 10 a m and sermon at 11 a m. Mount Pleasant hosts Sunday school at 2 p m and sermon at 3 p m. Christian Endeavor meets at 7 30 p m. Red Bud holds a children's day program.

Mount Olive Mount Pleasant Christian Endeavor Red Bud

Rev W E Wolfe to Preach at Mount Hebron Church

The Rev W E Wolfe will preach at Mount Hebron United Brethren Church Sunday night August 5 with services beginning at 8 o clock.

W. E. Wolfe Mount Hebron United Brethren Church

County Presbyterian Burnt Church End meeting

County Presbyterian Christian Endeavor will meet at 6 45 p m with the topic Show Your Colors led by Miss Nannie Pelter All are invited to the end rousing meeting

Christian Endeavor Nannie Pelter

Plane Adrift Rescued After New Position Report

The steamer Achadina contacted the plane before noon and reported a new position at 42.30 north 39.40 west, showing drift toward the northeast and about 100 miles from the initial location. Courtney later clarified fears of failure and restored confidence that rescue steamers could reach the British flyer.

Achadina Courtney

Fred Stone Injured After Airplane Crash Near Groton Airport

Noted comedian Fred Stone sustained a crushed right leg and facial injuries when his travel air biplane crashed near Groton airport after the engine failed. He was in the air ten minutes before the crash and was pinned in wreckage until bystanders freed him.

Fred Stone New London Conn Travel Air Groton Stone

Help Arrives as Man Is Rescued from Spot

A rescuer reached the spot and assisted the man to tal his way free, enabling extraction and relief at the scene.

Clergy Return to Fill Pulpit Duties Sunday

Rev Dr C A Freed of Grace Church has been away on church mission committee work. Dr F F Fry the executive secretary of the American Board of Missions and Dr Markward of Springfield inspected the Lutheran Church mission in Florida and will return to fill the pulpit this Sunday.

C. A. Freed Grace Eran Church F. F. Fry American Board of Missions Markward Springfield Lutheran Church In Florida

Also Mentioned on This Page

Scial Roy Clevenger Rose E. Weaver Wooster, Ohio Akron R. S. Tuck Paul Clevenger John Black Holmes Construction Company Church of Christ Louisville Vajley Russell Hollis S. S. Hollis Charles J. Selvage Richmond Times-Dispatch Willis Capital William R. Willis Carroll Willis John A. Kern Master Bentley Kern Samuel Baxter Mayme Brown W. S. Bromley and Son Elbert T. Magruder Asa Crisman George W. Lee Stone Bridge Clara V. Fultz J. B. Harrington Hotel Jack Captain Harrington United States Army M. S. Durham H. S. Durham Ellen Durham Hotel Jack Edmund P. Lupton Harry C. Lupton West Piccadilly Street Clifton Clowser J. W. Clowser Virginia Ramey W. M. Rasey S. F. Bugess Strasburg E. W. Dixon E. Hearn Company South Mr. Dixon Reliance A. B H. E. Richardson County Presbyterian J. Hoge Smith Winchester U. B. Circuit C. J. Racey United Brethren County Presbyterian Burnt Church The DR. Freed J. B. Campbell CO Lafayette Building Philadelphia, Pa Gravel Springs Lutheran Sample Shoe Store Lovett Bros Davis Old Virginia C. L Mutt Matt Cicero Mar BrRipt Vexxedd Li Bae Other Mutt & Jeff Bud Fisher
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