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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1928

Page

2

A. N. Lineweaver to Wed Miss Dorothy Richardson

Engagement announced between Miss Dorothy P. Richardson daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Richardson of Norfolk Virginia and Abram Newton Lineweaver Jr son of Mrs A N Lineweaver and the late Mr Lineweaver of Harrisonburg The wedding is set for early October Miss Richardson is Ithaca Conservatory of Music graduate and Sigma Alpha Iota member Mr Lineweaver attended the University of Virginia Other items note Mrs Virginia Wall hosting visitors in Rappahannock county and travelersMrs Lydia Emmart back to Winchester due to sister illness Fredericksburg Free Lance Star.

A. N. Lineweaver Dorothy Richardson Raymond R. Richardson Norfolk Dorothy P. Smith Abram Newton Lineweaver, Jr Lineweaver Harrisonburg Richardson Ithaca Conservatory of Music Ithaca Net Sigma Appha Iota University of Virginia Lydia I. Emmart Singer Sewing Machine Company Winchester Fredericksburg Free Lance Star

Picnic Honoring Miss Victoria Shakoian At Boyce

Miss Ethel Cooper of Boyce hosted a Tuesday afternoon picnic in honor of her niece Miss Victoria Shakoian. Attendants included Miss Edna Trenary Miss Elizabeth Trenary Marguerite Joliffe Elizabeth Joliffe Josephine Joliffe Sybil Kent Marian Herne Helen Andrews Dorothy Bell Messrs Powell Jolliffe Buddie Lowe Russell Lowe and George Shakoian.

Miss Shakoian Ethel Cooper Boyce Victoria Shakoian Edna Elizabeth Trenary Marguerite Elizabeth Josephine Jolliffee Sybil Kent Marian Herne Helen Andrews Dorothy Bell Messrs Powell Jolliffe Buddie Russell Lowe George Shakoian

Dudley Washington Nuptials Set For September 6

Miss Hannah Fairfax Washington daughter of Mrs. William Dodge Washington of Warrenton and Mr. Thomas Underwood Dudley Jr. of Middleburg will wed at 5 o clock Thursday afternoon September 6 in St James Episcopal Church Warrenton announced

Dudley-Washington Hannah Fairfax Washington William Dodge Washington Warrention Thomas Underwood Dudley, Jr Middleburg St. James Episcopal Church Warrenton

Local People Patients At Martinsburg Hospital

Four tonsillectomy and adenoid patients underwent operations at King's Daughters Hospital this morning. Mrs. J. B. Marker of Opequon and Miss Anne Fay Sutphin of Winchester were among the patients, both visiting due to relatives on the nursing staff.

Martinsburg Hospital King’s Daughters Hospital J. B. Marker Opequon Anne Fay Sutphin Winchester

Fudge Williams and Party Home From Seashore

Judge and Mrs Philip Williams returned home from a seaside trip with their two children Ann Dunbar and Shirley Carter Williams. The family vacation concluded with their safe arrival and plans to resume daily routines in their hometown city.

Fudge Williams Party Seashore Judge Philip Williams Ann Dunbar Shirley Carter Williams

Carmichaels and Palmer On Virginia Motor Trip

Mrs. John Carmichael and Miss Virginia Tucker Carmichael with Lieut. Williston B. Palmer of Fort Sill are touring the Valley of Virginia. They plan a weekend stay with Mrs. Virginia Carmichael in Lexington, Va. Hagerstown, Md. Globe.

John Carmichael Virginia Tucker Carmichael Williston B. Palmer Fort Sill 8. D Valley of Virginia Virginia Carmichael Lexington Hagerstown Globe

Local Residents Take Salvation Vacations And Travel News

Mr and Mrs W E Henson of Berryville vacationing in Richmond Norfolk Ocean View and Roanoke. Master W E Henson Jr stays with grandparents near Boyce. Mrs G O Miller and Mrs Keith W Woods return from Washington. Dr and Mrs B B Dutton and son back after week with friends in eastern Virginia. Garland March returns to Washington after three weeks with the Johnston family on North Kent. Mrs George B Reynolds registered at Grace Dodge Hotel Washington. Mrs Thresa Owen Smith travels to Rochester New York for Harper method agents convention. Mrs Peter House returns from Winchester for nephew Jesse Dove funeral drowned at Looney Creek near Buchanan Virginia. Mrs J E Keffer improved after tonsil operation at Memorial Hospital.

Garland March Washington Mrs Frank Johnston North Kent Street Peter House Virginia Avenue Winchester Jesse Dove Looney Creek Buchanan Martinsburg Journal

Brackbits and Bouquets For the Smith Address

Prominent Democrats and Republicans nationwide commented on Governor Smiths acceptance speech. Democrats praised his frank positions. Republicans criticized them though nonpartisan views appeared. Notable figures cited include Josephus Daniels Crist George N Peek Jennie M Callias and Edward W Gray who cautioned against Hoover endorsement.

Associated Press Washington Smith Josephus Daniels Representative Crist Georgia George N. Peek Jennie M. Callias Nebraska Guernor Smith Hudson, N. J Dispatch Edward W. Gray Herbert Hoover Gray

Squirrels Roam County Farmed Areas Threaten Crops

Some county sections report scarce squirrels while others face heavy populations. Farmers complain they eat corn and seek permission to kill, but such permission is not granted. Open season starts September 1 for legal slaughter.

Waynesboro Press Sold to Record-Herald Publishers

The Waynesboro Daily Press, published in Waynesboro for ten years, has been sold to the publishers of the Record-Herald. Announcement states the purchase transfers ownership and future publication to the Record-Herald group.

Waynesboro, Pal Daily Press Record-Herald

Waynesboro to Keep Single Daily Newspaper

The Press publishers announce that Waynesboro can support two dailies only if financially viable. Despite legal support, editors say it is presently impossible for two daily newspapers to survive in the town.

Prices Advance In the Face of Heavy Selling

New York on August 23 reports stock prices advancing despite heavy selling pressure. Market activity shows mixed gains with key indicators fluctuating as traders evaluate corporate results and economic data. Investors weigh earnings, dividends, and prospect of monetary policy shifts.

Market Ends Firm After Heavy Morning Selloff

Trading continued forward despite fears of a large increase in Federal Reserve broker loans to be announced after the close. Several favorites declined 2 to 4 points in morning trading, but copper and food shares accumulated enough to lift the overall trend. Call money stayed at 7 percent. The day closed firm with total volume near 3,100,090 shares.

Federal Reserve

Child Rises as Worthiest Investment in Family Bond

A playful view asserts a child is a sound investment whose deeds build lasting bonds and yield the strongest interest for families.

Packard Used Cars Ad Highlights Historic Models

A vintage car dealer lists multiple Packard models from 1923 to 1928 including Club Sedans, Standard Sedans, Masters, and Roadsters with prices from $350 to $1800. Also features Studebaker and Ford items, plus other makes like Pierce Arrow and Hupmobiles, finishing with a sales pitch “Ask the man who bought one from us.”

Buick

Washington Blaze Forcing Apartments Dwellers Out

Fire at an unoccupied school next to Cordova Apartments in Washington drove residents from their units in night attire. The blaze, subdued within an hour, filled the area with dense smoke and sent government workers and other residents fleeing to nearby buildings in the hot air.

Associated Press Washington Cordova

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Wall Virginia Wall Rappahannock County Master William Wall West Clifford Street J. Maurice Bowzee Katherine Anderson Virginia Bannister Mildred Rhodes New York Nurse Mary Miller Cape May N. J Miss Emmatt Mrs. Carmichael Valley G. O. Miller Keith W. Woods B. B. Dutton Virginia George B. Reynolds City Grace Dodge Hotel Thresa Owen Smith Rochester, N. Y Harper Method Agents J. E. Keffer Memorial Hospital Waynesboro Press Goodyear W.A. Buncutter & Son Albin, Va John L. Shing H. J. Lake J. P. Stine C. Richard Boyce Bond Brothers Lee-Jackson Winchester Auto Sales The Laara, Pinaburgh, Pa Paul Hupmobile Shenandoah Nash Dealers Ford Coupe C. E. Organ Rouss Garage Braddock Street Hudsons Auto Parts Corporation Hudson-Fessex Agency Loudoun Street John W. Rosenberger & CO Penn’s Tire Service Packard Packards Chryslers Studebakers Rives Wee Eee Ford Chevrolet Pierce-Arrow Dodge George Washington Garage N. Main St Washington Blaze H. W. Ebert Winchester Used C. I. Brumback
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