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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1928

Page

3

Birthday Parties Mark October Social Roundup in Gainesboro

Mrs. Josiah Hade hosted a large Gainesboro birthday party for her twenty ninth celebration with 57 guests. The event honored Mrs. Hade and included family from Washington Reynolds Store Ridge and Gainesboro along with grandchildren and great grandchildren. A separate party celebrated Elizabeth Ann Haymaker at her grandparents home with many relatives and out of town attendees from Canada Martinsburg and Winchester.

Josiah Shaddered Peesae Josiah Hade Gainesboro Kade Elizabeth Ann Haymaker Russell Haymaker C. A. Haymaker Orchard Avenue Walter Barnett Holmes Johns Walter Sibert Mildred Elmer Walter Harold John David Mills Katherine Arthur Haymaker Margaret Joseph O'Leary Ruth David Louise Galliday Stover Haymaker Natellie Fletcher Scott Haymaker Lula Haymaker Robert Ryan Jean Bobbie S. D. Barnett Howard Haymaker Marjory Anne John Sommer William Fuqua Canada Howard Hart James Hart, Jr James Hart S. Mills The County Harvey Hart Oakley Brandenburg Martinsburg

Social Roundup of Visitors and Local House Guests

Mrs. Howard Frost hosts Mrs. Courtney Jones in Middleburg for several days. Mrs. R. E. Byrd and granddaughter Miss Margaret Byrd plan to return from Long Island to their home tomorrow. Visitors include Miss Katherine Baker and Mrs. Earl Massey on vacation. Reginald Mapp from Harrisonburg visits, others travel to Purcellville and Atlantic City for short stays.

Howard Frost Middleburg Courtney Jones Millwood Winchester Jones Frost R. E. Byrd Margaret Byrd Comdr Lorg Island N. Y

Mason Family Guests Return Home

Mr Adrain Mason and his daughter Joan Mason of Studensville Ohio left yesterday for home after visiting his parents Mr and Mrs A D Mason. They were welcomed by Mr and Mrs Mason and Mrs Dine nighter June and Mr and Mrs Jewell Mason of Holidayscore W Va who had also been guests.

Beatrice Cooper Washington, D.C Miss Cooper Raymond Cooper Adrain Mason Joan Mason Studensville Ohio A. D. Mason

Social News from Winchester and Vicinity

Local guests arrive and depart as residents and visitors travel among Washington Berryville Hagerstown and Virginia Beach. Names include Pendleton Clagett McGuire Capper Fleming Morris Cather Erskine Hamrick Ball Stover Showalter Schmidt Wheatley Shade Hoffman Brown Brown celebrates birth while Esther Galliday recovers from a broken arm and James Hughes moves to Alexandria.

America Wins Ninth Olympic Track Crown in Amsterdam

United States athletes topped track and field at the Ninth Olympiad with 173 points across 22 events. Finland took second, Canada won the first women’s championship, Germany earned 23 points, and eight men’s events went to America amid the broad spread of victories among nations.

Amsterdam Holland United States Finland Canada Germany America Great Britain Japan South Africa France Ireland Sweden

American fencers reach Olympic semi finals

In Amsterdam on August 6 two American fencers advanced to the Olympic individual open semifinals. Lieut. George G. Calnan of the United States Navy in New York won seven of nine bouts to reach the bracket. Dr. Allen B. Milner of Paris passed four of nine bouts to advance.

Associated Press Amsterdam George G. Calnan United States Navy New York Allen B. Milner Paris France

Grandson Seeks Dexterity After Grandpa’s Horse Claim

An elderly man famed for his dexterity with a bulky horse now has a grandson who demonstrates a practical skill set to handle similar equine tasks. The family legacy centers on horsemanship and practical knowledge passed down through generations.

Benchoff Declines Congress Nomination for Seventh District

Col Howard J Benchoff of Woodstock declines a Republican bid for Congress in Virginia's Seventh District. He cites public service, Valley prosperity, and ongoing projects like Shenandoah National Park and Valley highway development as his priorities, urging preparation for broader regional road and park initiatives.

Harrisonburg Shenandoah Valley Howard J. Benchoff Woodstock Massanutten Military Academy Shenandoah Valley, Inc Shenandoah National Park Board Daily News Record Congress Shenandoah County Col. Benchoff Maurertown Rockingham County J. A. Garber Rockingham Garber Commonwealth D. Wampler Burtman Shenandah Valley Virginia Park Shenandoah National Park All

Luray Set To Dedicate World War Memorial In Caverns Park

Virginia leaders and legion officials will attend the dedication of a World War Memorial to the state’s war dead in Luray Caverns Park. Gov. Berd and French representatives join a parade by the Morti cello Guards and a stone hauling project to erect a monument honoring Shenandoah Valley settlers dating to 1727.

Luray Legion Harrisonburg The War Department Virginia Luray Caverns Park Shenandoah Page County Caverns Park Cathedral Hall Harry F. Berd Count de Sartiges Washington France T. W. Harrison Gardner Waller National Guard John Pant Ber Morticello Charlottesville Thomas Jefferson Fletcher Shenandoah Valley Sanutten Shenandoah River John S. Rhodes

Public Affairs Institute Opens At University Va

Virginia court records reveal Ruby C Dellinger seeks an absolute divorce from Earl R Dellinger on desertion after three years. The order requires the nonresident defendant to appear within ten days after public notice and directs publication in Winchester Evening Star for four weeks and posting at the courthouse. Deputy Clerk Blanche E Noonan signs the order.

Virginia Winchester Blanche EB. Noonan

Religion and Public Affairs Highlight Session Plans

opening session featured Dr. Joseph Fort Newton of St. Paul's Memorial Church Overbrook Ia who urged the church not to be a weapon of war. daily sessions start tomorrow with round table discussions and an open forum led by Arthur H Hatton of Northwestern University on Democratic and Republican differences.

Ginia Joseph Fort Newton St. Paul's Memorial Church Overbrook Newton Arthur H. Hattom Northwestern University

Market Report Weighs In On Prices Across Local Markets

Daily market summary lists wholesale prices for wheat flour corn meal middlin and creamery butter with ranges for local flour per barrel and various livestock. It notes corrections at previous day close and includes details on chickens hay ducks and sheep values.

Enionenele Bled Eo Eiers Alarm i Ckaiolats Citeries Adnan Geo Alaicrevansts Telsteai Betat Starseers Iploss Isiaies Ossie

McCoy's Tablets Promise Pounds Gained Fast

An advertisement urges men to gain weight claiming wives would be proud of stronger looks. It touts McCoy's Tablets and a money back guarantee after four boxes or two dollars if no five pound gain and satisfaction, with product available at Bakers Drug Store and others nationwide.

McCoy Bakersé Drug Store America

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F. L Laura Good Gore Foreman Cumberland Rock Enon Springs James Alexander Bailey Gladys Bailey Leonard Whitten Richmond Valley of Orkney Springs Jacquelin Smith Harrisonburg State Teachers’ College Woodhull Baker Harrisonburg News-Record Charles .F. Yates Strasburg George F. Norton Publishing Company Dayton Wilmer Benjamin Greenbrier ‘Military School Lewisburg W. Va North Braddock Street Florence Gibson Miss Olive Gibson Richmond, Va Washington Inn F. T. McFaden Frances McFaden Virginia Beach Presbyterian Church B. R. Lacy Katherine Baker Huntington Bluefield Eva Fauver Adc Hershberger George W. Hershberger Frederick County William L. Royall Chesterfield Apartments Valley of Virginia Misses Moons Richard S. Peach Miss Johnson Irene B Johnson Millboro Richard S.peach Upperville Andrew F. Johnson Fredericksburg Manse Eugene J. Foreman Mamie V. Good Gore, Va McFaden Earl Massey Reginald Mapp Charles Baker Mr. A. Hambergerm Baltimore Nellie Moling Buffalo Spring Farm Mrs. L. L. Watson Summit Point Messrs Kenneth Rush Warren Eddy Thurman Pierce George R. Gillespie Forest City, N. C Jack Clara Clark Tom Clark Loudoun Street Harry Grubbs Mildred Clem Purcellville Agnes Reardon Mir Mrs. M. Hamburger Philadelphia Atlantic City N. J Margaret Tyler Salem Helen Ritter South Braddock Street T. G. Kirby Hopkinsville, Ky William MacGuire Payne Old Point Comfort Henry Yewell Mamie R. Sprint South Loudoun Street William Stewart Newport News R. Gray Williams Mrs BE. M. Pendleton Hunter McGuire J. M. H. Clagett Berryville Clarke County Norfolk W. &. Clark Dorothy Clark Commercial and Savings Bank Margaret McClure Mary Capper Henry Carpenter F. W. Fleming Harry Morris Hagerstown E. W. Cather West Boscawen Street Bob” Anderson Lewis Ranterbury Chevy Chase Janet Erskine Savannah, Ga George Washington Hotel Garnet Hamrick Gladys Miller Greenwood E. C. Ball Washington,d. C Comfort Cooper Evelyn Childs Cape May Paul E. Stover Bethlehem, Pa Rev George W. Stover United Brethren Parsonage North Avenue John Taylor Berryville Pike Mr. Taylor Citizens Band Linda Wood N. D. Wyvill Silver Springs, Md W. J. Showalter Fred A. Schmidt Washington, D. C Boyd R. Richards Showalter National Georgraphic Magazine Mrs. J. LeRoy Wheatley Raleigh, N. C Hotel Jack Dorothy Shade Woolworth's Arthur Brwon Brown Miss Luck North Huntley Esther Galliday Front Royal Pike James Hughes Alexandria Benchoff Quebec Eldorado Oxford Lovett Bros University Institute of Public Affairs University of Vir Mr. Sargeant Stephens City G. L. Ha Log Bas Armstrong Urniture CO W. Water Street Market Report Star Baltimore Wholesale EGR Golden Rule Store Opequon Lake Park Teddie Taylor Lee Tul Ay Phillips Milk Mag Coty’s Face Woodbury’s Soap N. Main Street Lions Club
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