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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1927

Page

3

Social and Personal Bridge Parties Given For Miss Recher

Miss Edna Lamb hosted a bridge party at her home in honor of Miss Marie Recher of Philadelphia. Three tables played. Several guests and visitors from Goshen Virginia Maryland and Pennsylvania attended and were seen at local hotels and social events around White Post and Middletown.

Edna Lamb Miss Marie Recher Philadelphia Edith Henrietta Cornwell Miss Recher R. A. Shaffer Julia Steele Florida Kirby Dellinger William Lupton

Local Orchestra Engaged for September Dances

The Shenandoah Valley Serenaders organized by John Dunn have been engaged to play for the Brunswick Athletic Association Labor Day dance on September 5. Winchester residents plan to attend. Mrs. Strother will host a September 3 Markham Virginia dance with the Dunn orchestra.

Shenandoah Valley Serenaders John Dunn Brunswick

Frank Keckley undergoes major operation at Memorial Hospital

Mr. Frank Keckley a Memorial Hospital patient underwent a major operation yesterday. The procedure was satisfactory and he rests comfortably today. Keckley has long been connected with the local Hable stores.

Frank Keckley Memorial Hospital Mr. Keckley

Captain Lindbergh orchid named for flyer in Cleveland exhibit

The newest orchid creation named Captain Lindbergh, honoring the famous flyer, is on display at the National Association of Gardeners meeting in Cleveland. The plant sells for $1,000 and is shown by Joseph Mandan of West Orange, New Jersey, as experts note about 20,000 orchid varieties are being cultivated in America.

Associated Press Cleveland Ohio Captain Lindbergh National Association of Gardners Joseph Mandan West Orange N. J America

Airplane Seen In Oronoco Delta Again

A State Department report from Caracas notes an unidentified plane spotted last Saturday in the Oronoco delta. It revived hopes it could be the Brunswick-Brazil flight piloted by Paul Redfern. Venezuelan authorities were told to telegraph all information due to sparse population in the region.

Washington State Department Cook Caracas Venezuela Oronoco Brunswick-Brazil Paul Redfern

Levine to abandon return flight if rivals succeed

London Aug. 31 Charles A Levine said he will not attempt a return flight over the Atlantic if British aviators Hamilton and Minchin succeed in their current attempt. He mentioned an alternative plan possibly to set new long distance endurance records flying toward the east.

Associated Press London Charles A. Levine Atlantic Hamilton Minchin

Hesse seeks warrantless raids on Washington clubs

Major Edwin B. Hesse, superintendent of police, announced he will ask Congress to authorize police to enter Washington night clubs without a search warrant. He says many clubs function as drinking and gambling dens and that current law requires prior evidence to obtain a warrant.

Associated Press Washington Edwin B. Hesse Congress Hesse

Large Bass and Turtle Landed By Fishing Parties

Fishing parties based at T. J. Orndorff's bungalow on Capon river near Intermont captured large bass and a 15 pound turtle in recent days. Henry DeCourtney of Philadelphia landed a three pound bass while Lucien Lincoln of New Jersey caught the 15 pound turtle. Dr. J. J. Lincoln of Upper Montclair, N. J., also reported good catches.

T. J. Orndorff Capon River Intermont Henry DeCourtney Philadelphia Lucien Lincoln New Jersey J. J. Lincoln Upper Montclaire N. J

Pride of Detroit Arrives in Constantinople from Belgrade

The American monoplane Pride of Detroit piloted by William B. Brock and Edward F. Schlee landed in Constantinople at 11.45 am after departing Belgrade, Jugoslavia, at 4.30 am. The flight marks a segment of the round-the-world journey with the aircraft arriving from Belgrade.

Associated Press Constantinople Detroit William 8. Brock Edward F. Schlee Belgrade Jugoslavia

German Plane May Fly Today

DESSAU Germany August 31 The Junkers trans Atlantic airship Bremen was rolled to the runway at 4 55 p m and fueling began It was reported she might take off about 6 30 p m carrying Friederich Loose Herman Koehl and Baron Ehreffield and Gunther von Huenefeld

Associated Press Dessau Germany Junkers Bremen Friederich Loose Herman Koehl Baron Ehreffield Gunther von Huenefeld

Derby Champion Silver Fox Breaks Hip at Saratoga

The Derby winner Silver Fox, son of Grey Fox II and Mary Queen of Scots, broke a hip while galloping at Saratoga Springs New York on August 31 and was destroyed. The horse had been sold to J Hastings by Rancocas Stables days earlier.

Associated Press Saratoga Springs N. Y Silver Fox Grey Fox II Mary Queen of Scots Cincinnati J. Hastings Rancocas

McCray Released From Prison Today

Warren T. McCray former Indiana governor was released on parole at 12 51 from a federal penitentiary after serving three years and four months of a ten year sentence for use of the mails in furtherance of a scheme to defraud.

Associated Press Atlanta Warren T. McCray Indiana Federal Penitentiary

Passenger Ship Goes On Rocks In Alaskan Waters

JUNEAU Alaska Aug 31 The crack passenger liner Princess Charlotte of the Canadian Pacific Railway with 270 passengers aboard ran onto Wichnesski rock near Wrangell Alaska at 9 o clock last night Radio messages from the vessel say it is not in immediate danger but passengers will be taken off The captain expects refloating at high tide today Vessels and several tugs are en route to aid Charlotte Local residents arrive for visits and social news from Norfolk Chestertown and Virginia coastal towns.

Associated Press Juneau Alaska Canadian Pacific Railway Wichnesski Rock Wrangell

Second Day of Fair Showcases Embroidery and Soaps

Continued from Page One the fair lists numerous Winchester entries in crafts and textiles. Participants include Mrs Charles Hodgson and Mrs J W Richards with leather pieces, Mrs E W Grant and Mrs Theresa Milburn with soaps, and multiple Winchester residents entered embroidery, linen work, towels, and table linens in Class 7.

Ralph Brown South Cameron Street Frank Johnson Hilda Johnson Willard Johnson Charles Town W. Va Prince Charles Hodgson Winchester Damson J. W. Richards E. W. Grant Clearbrook Theresa Milburn Martinsburg W. 8. Bromley F. L. Carper Edna Wisecarryer Emily Pierce E. J. Snapp Lee Brown Ada Lemonde Maynard Crowser Stephenson H. M. Canter Clara Jackson Joseph Newlin George Eagle

Embroideries and Needlework Items Displayed in Winchester Class

Readable OCR lists Misses and Mrs. names from Winchester, Opequon, Martinsburg and Stephens City showing embroidered pieces, crochet, tatting, lacework, bed spreads, towels, and lace edging. Includes items like crochet center pieces, filet mats, drawn work, and tatting displays across multiple classes with numerous participants.

Anna Funkhouser Opequon Ada L. Heflin Marshall Frances Tipton Stephenson Ada Heflin Jennie Briggs Winchester Joseph Newlin Virginia Simpson R .B. Racey Estelle Newell Clara Young Anna Briggs Mary A. Renabary Martinsburg Nannie Shiner Annie Reese Mary J. Gray Hunter Grim James Cave J. H. Funk Miss Georgia Darlington H. M. Canter Minnie Slonaker J. W. Crider Nannie Cooper Cornelia Sutphine Joseph M. Fawcett E. L.tharpe Anna J. Reese

Kilauea Lava Returns as Pele Myth Is Reborn

Hawaiians celebrate the lava return to Kilauea on Mauna Loa’s slopes as Pele the goddess of plenty is believed to return. Four lava fountains reach two hundred feet as spectators watch from Halemaumau crater. The eruption is expected to last six months to a year, with nightly shows drawing visitors worldwide.

Kilauea Pele Tery Hawaii National Park Hawaii Mauna Loa Volcano House Halemaumau

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