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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1931

Page

3

FBI Miss Cromwell To Visit Rosehill Bungalow

Miss Ellen Lee Cromwell will visit Staunton Virginia to meet the Reverend Doctor and Mrs. J Louis Gibbs and will stay with Miss Evelyn Byrd Shipley at Rosehill bungalow Berryville. She will then fly to Atlantic City to visit Mr. and Mrs. G Clemwood at their Ventnor cottage.

Ellen Lee Cromwell Margaret Graham Ridgely Elizabeth Ridgely Annapolis Staunton J. Louis Gibbs Miss Cromwell Evelyn Byrd Shipley Rosehill Bungalow Berryville Atlantic City G. Clemwood Ventnor Baltimore Sun

South End Hose Company Social Calendar Highlights

The calendar lists 8:00 P M regular meetings for South End Hose, United Brethren Sunday School officers, Kiwanis at George Washington Hotel, Lions Club luncheon, Rotary gathering, and Friendship Fire Company. Also notes lawn party for a student entering ministry and an American Legion luncheon at George Washington Hotel. Public invited to several events.

South End Hose Com- la Lions’ Club George Washington United Brethren Kiwanis Club George Washington Hotel Union Stone’s Chapel Bryarly Rotary Club Market Street Methodist Church Friendship—Fire Company Friendship Hall

Multiple Local Engagements and Weddings Across Virginia

Announcements list Olive Henson and Maynard Loy marrying in Rockville Maryland with reception at East Falls Church. Nellie Virginia Rorke wed to Dr. Edgar Elias Quayle in Columbia Heights Washington. Nancy Rorke visiting. Miss Mary Harrison engaged to John Irton Wylde of Boston with wedding planned in Scotland August 29.

Olive M. Henson West Falls Church Maynard W. Loy East Falls Church Rockville F. A. Tyler Mary Lee Loy Hugh Loy A. J. Henson Mr. Loy Robert L. Loy Nellie Virginia Rorke Quayle Walter Boyd Dash Washington Edgar Elias Quayle Columbia Heights Presbyterian Church John C. Palmer Front Royal Nancy Rorke Mary Harrison Scotland Fairfax Harrison Belvoir House the Plains Milbank Lockerbie John Irton Wylde Boston Miss Harrison Archibald Harrison Virginia

Church Auxiliary To Hold a Roast At Jordan's

Auxiliary No 2 of Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South will host a weiner roast at Jordan Springs tomorrow evening. Members should meet at the church by 6 o clock and transportation will be provided.

Jordan’s Woman's Missionary Society of Girls Athletic Association

Local social notes from Charlottesville area visitors and arrivals

A long list of residents and guests returning from trips or visiting friends, including Mr. Neill Woods Jr after training at Fort Meade, Mrs. Nan Woodlief and Frances, Mr. and Mrs. Over, Miss Clara Johnson, and many others visiting Charlottesville, Harrisonburg, Strasburg, and nearby towns. Mentions include vacations in Atlantic City, Virginia Beach, and trips to Washington and Roanoke. A brief editorial quip about The New Yorker and Detroit News closes the item.

Neill Woods, Jr Citizen's Fort Meade Mua Signal Corps Nan Woodlief Frances George Moxley Moler Johnson City Tenn Mason Sna Charles K. Over South Loudoun Street Baltimore Sun Edward Jones Clapton Baltimore Clara Johnson Chicago, Ill William Branson Clagett Berryville, Va Edward Moffitt Jones Washington, Va

Death of John H Phoenix City Employee Shocks Winchester

John Henry Phoenix 60 long time city employee died at 1 30 am at his home 1215 South Braddock Street after two months illness. Native of Rectortown Fauquier County Virginia he lived most of his life in Winchester. Survived by second wife formerly Larry Chase five children from first marriage his mother Amanda Phoenix one half brother Pierce Mosley three grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral at his house Wednesday 3 pm with Rev S Spriggs and Rev Walker Carter. Interment Orrick Cemetery.

John Henry Phoenix Winchester South Braddock Street Rectortown Fauquier County Larry Chase Amanda Phoenix Pierce Mosley S. & Spriggs Mount Carmel Free Baptist Church Walker Carter Orrick Cemetery

Most of Those Without Work Are of Young Age

The census bureau reports 29 percent of America's unemployed are aged 20 to 30. About 500000, or 21.9 percent, are over 50, while 269795, or 11.1 percent, are aged 10 to 20. Unemployed 20 to 25 total 414683 and 25 to 30 total 293901.

Associated Press Washington America Census Bureau

Bank Directors Renew German Credit Vote

Basel Switzerland August 3 Directors of the Bank for International Settlements voted to renew for up to three months the bank one fourth share in the 100 million dollar rediscount credit to Germany. A committee to study Germanys financial needs will meet next Saturday in Basel and may convert short term credits into long term ones. Albert H Wiggin of Chase National Bank is expected to be named chairman.

Associated Press Basel Switzerland Bank’ For International Settlements Today Germany Bank of France Bank of England Federal Reserve Bank of New York Albert H. Wiggin Chase National Bank of New York Berlini

Railroads Reject Plan for Employment Conference

The Evening Star reports the railroads refused a Brotherhood request for a general conference to discuss unemployment among rail workers. The Brotherhood rejected a counter proposal to take up the issue with individual workers, calling it impracticable.

Associated Press Washington Evening Star Brotherhood Railway Labor Executive Association the Star

Attorney Accused Of Killing Two Called To Trial

David H. Clark former deputy district attorney and church leader is charged with murdering Charles H. Crawford and Herbert S. Spencer. Crawford, a political boss, and Spencer, a magazine editor, were shot in Crawford's Hollywood real estate office last May 20. If Spencer case fails, a second murder charge for Crawford would be presented. Jury selection expected to take several days.

Associated Press Los Angeles Calif David H. Clark Charles H. Crawford Herbert S. Spencer Crawford Spencer Hollywood Clark

Fort Worth monoplane fails second nonstop Tokyo flight

Fort Worth aviators Reg L. Robbins and Harold Jones fail in their second attempt to refuel midflight on the Seattle to Tokyo run. The Fort Worth landed in Fairbanks Alaska at 7 30 a m local time after a long 1500 mile flight begun from Seattle the previous day. The refueling ship status was not reported and the mission faced head winds over the Tanana Valley.

Associated Press Fairbanks Alaska Fort Worth Seattle Tex Japan James Mattern Nick Greener Robbins Puget South Tanana Valley Reg L. Robbins Harold §. Jones Fort Texas P. S Tokyo North Pacific

Description of Childs Slayer Given To Police

Detectives in New York obtained a detailed eyewitness account from an Italian youth who described the gunman and a green sedan used in the Harlem shooting that killed a child and wounded four others. The witness provided a full description after a three hour interrogation and the promise of secrecy for his identity.

Associated Press New York Harlem Little Italy Mulrooney

Woman Shot To Death Three Children Wounded

Mrs. Plato Edney, daughter of a Hendersonville banker, was killed at her home near Hendersonville North Carolina. Her two children were seriously wounded as a farmer the family knew as a missing suspect fled into the surrounding mountains. Sheriff W A Garren led a posse into the hills and requested bloodhounds from Buncombe county to aid the search.

Associated Press Hendersonville N. C Plato Edney Edney W. A. Garren Buncombe County

Chicago Grain Closing Prices Today

Dull trading on the Chicago Board of Trade with dry corn belt weather and heavy wheat receipts. Prices closed as WheatSeptember 50, WheatDecember 54 1/2, WheatMay 59, CornSeptember 52 1/2, CornDecember 43 1/2, CornMay 47 3/4, OatsSeptember 22 3/4, OatsDecember 25 3/16, OatsMay 28 1/4, RyeSeptember 34 1/4, RyeDecember 38 1/2, RyeMay no sales.

Chicago Board of Trade

Edison Shows Improvement In His Condition

West Orange New Jersey August 3 Thomas A Edison shows marked improvement though doctor cautions he may never be out of danger. Dr Hubert S Howe notes a combined attack of Brights disease and diabetes with ulcers and kidney issues. Charles Edison reports father is in good spirits while asking for food. Henry Ford phones for news.

Associated Press West Orange N. J Thomas A. Edison Hubert S. Howe Sidian Edison Charles Charles Edison Fond West Orange Thomas Alva Edison Menlo Park Hubert S Howe Kright Mr. Edison Bright Howe

Woman Shot By Husband Claims It Was Accident

Cumberland Maryland August 3 Accidental gunfire left Mrs Carrie Wenner in serious condition at Hoffman Keyser W Va Police said her husband Walter Wenner aimed to shoot hawks preying on their chickens when she called him to dinner and he accidentally fired striking her right side in the doorway of their home

Associated Press Cumberland Carrie Wenner Hoffman, Keyser W. Va Walter Wenner

Sunday Schools Picnic Brings County Units Together

Frederick County Sunday School Association holds its ninth union picnic Saturday August 8 at Kline's Grove near Vaucluse. The event features a speaking program with notable Sunday school workers, Middle town Band directed by Prof. W H McIlwee, and amusements like baseball sack race potato race nail driving and more. Refreshments will be served. P E Lineberg of Stephens City is association president and Massie of Stephens City will share contest details.

Frederick County Sunday School Association Kline’s Grove Vaucluse Winchester Frederick County Middletown W. H. McIlwee H. E. Massie Stephens City P. E. Lineberg Stephens City

Also Mentioned on This Page

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