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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1926

Page

3

Social and Personal Ties at Annapolis and Baltimore Events

Admiral and Mrs Nulton host a monthly reception at the Naval Academy Annapolis with guests including Mrs Chantry Mrs Alden and Mrs Torrey. Engagement announced for Eleanor Pendleton to Hug Campbell. Baltimore society to debut sixty three debutantes at Lyric Theater with other social notes and travels referenced.

Nulton Louis Det. Nulton Nal Academy Annapolis Washington Sunday Star Chantry Allan J. Chantry, Jr Alden Carroll Storrs Alden Torrey Philip H. Torrey Dean D. Francis Flint Mich

Costumes in the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Century Fashion

The Century Club met on November 30 with Mrs. Robert M. Ward guiding a talk by Mrs. Durell on Costumes in the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries. The era featured men and women in elaborate dress with French influence replacing Spanish styles. a macaroni fashion sense included silk stockings short trousers and richly colored coats with gold buttons along with powdered wigs and added style touches.

Century Club Robert M. Ward Durell Charles II

Mrs Nelson Visits Then Returns Home From Here

Mrs W A Nelson and her son returned to Washington today after a weekend visit hosted by Mr and Mrs R F Hatcher on North Lou doun street. Mrs Nelson is a former Fort Loudoun Seminary student. Also visiting were Miss Bertha Meredith and Messrs T N, T Hi and J M Meredith of Richmond Va who stayed at Hotel Jack last night. Mrs Melvin J Green left for Orlando Florida to spend the winter and spring months.

Lawson Willey D. Washington Willey Elsie .Funkhouser Capon Bridge Winchester Leslie Cage and Brunswick, Md W. A. Nelson and Son Washington R. F Hatcher North Loudoun Street Bertha Meredith T. N.,t. Hi and J. M. Meredith Richmond, Va Hotel Jack Melvin J. Green Orlando Florida Green Mrs Melvin Green Emily Sanford Charlottesville Whitehead Emma Ginn Baker Richmond W. A. Baker Washington, D. C Lucy White Earl Massey Harvey Ritter East Gerrard Street Winifred Ward Stephenson Miss Ward Madeline Muse George Hiner Lexington Wiichester

Mrs Bright Leaves for Washington City After Two Week Visit

Mrs. O F Bright departed for Washington D C today following a two week stay in the city.

Shannon Family Stops at George Washington Hotel En Route

Mr and Mrs W T Shannon and children and Mrs H E Clark of Sewickley Pa stopped at the George Washington Hotel last night while on the way to Florida for the winter.

W. T. Shannon H. E. Clark Sewickley, Pa George Washington Hotel Florida P. W. Weisley Neeport, R. I

Local residents and visitors sighted around Winchester

A stream of guests and travelers were noted in Winchester surroundings. Mrs Charles Fuller Misses Elizabeth Fuller Nell Dusan and Messrs W C Batheford and J Thomas Heflin from La Fayette Ala en route to Washington for Congress opened at the George Washington Hotel. Other visitors include Dr M H Shagogue and Howard Keubler from Baltimore with Miss Emily Sanford visiting Charlottesville and Winchester.

Charles Fuller Elizabeth Fuller Nell Dusan W. C. Batheford J. Thomas Heflin la Fayette Ala George Washington Hotel Washington Congress Heflin Senator Hefiff Alabama

Alabama Governor Not To Appear At Liquor Hearing

Gov. W. W. Brandon and eight friends plus a trusted servant face trial in Baldwin County for violating the state prohibition law linked to a raid on a Magnolia River camp near Foley. The governor, who spoke in Jackson Tennessee, may or may not attend. all defendants are free on $800 bond and are expected to appear if possible.

Associated Press Mobile Ala W. W. Brandon Alabama Baldwin Court Bay Minuet Magnolia River Foley Jackson Montgomery Stuart Liberty

Alabama Governor Brandon Skips Bay Minette Court Appearance

Gov. W W Brandon of Alabama announced to the Associated Press that he will not attend court in Bay Minette tomorrow to face charges of violating the prohibition law. He said he did not receive any notice and would be unable due to a prior engagement after delivering the Elks Memorial address in Jackson Tennessee.

Brandon Memphis Tenn W W. Brandon Alabama Bay Minuet Ala Associated Press Elks Memorial Jackson, Tenn

Father J W Lynch Roanoke Pioneer Dies in Hospital

Death reported of Rev Father John W Lynch long time rector of St Andrew's Roanoke Va at St Leo's Hospital Greensboro NC where he had been ill He built St Andrew's and started Roanoke's first parochial school He served as chaplain at St Leo's and led Catholic efforts in Virginia with wide diocesan ties.

John W. Lynch St. Andrew's Catholic Church Roanoke St. Leo's Hospital Greensboro N. C Richmond Father Lynch Harpers Ferry W. Va St. Charles College Baltimore St. Mary’s Seminary Rockbridge Alleghany Bath Botetourt Craig St Andrew's Church Virginia St. Andrew's Church Father Collins St. Leo’s Hospital Sisters of Charity John McVerry St. Andrew's Capt C. A McHugh

Congress vows steady push for farmer relief law

The congress pledges unwavering support for a bill intended to relieve farmers from the penalties tied to surplus production driven by natural conditions. The emphasis is on enacting legislation to stabilize rural livelihoods amid fluctuations in crop output.

Congress

King Ferdinand II Undergoes Successful Operation in Bucharest

King Ferdinand II underwent a medical operation in Bucharest shortly after Queen Marie returned from the United States. Physicians announced the procedure was most successful as reports on his illness prompted the queen to return to the capital.

Associated Press Bucharest Romania Ferdinand Queen Marie United States Chefly Marie

Miss McGuire Breaks Wrist While Sledding

Miss Ann Tucker McGuire daughter of Dr. Hunter H. Mc Guire fractured her right wrist in a sledding accident at Riverton Virginia. She was visiting the Carson family over the weekend and received surgical attention after being brought home promptly.

Ann Tucker McGuire Hunter H. McGuire Riverton A. C. Carson

Five Hundred Farmers Sail for Europe Study Tour

Chicago December news reports that 500 American farmers led by Sam H. Thompson will sail on July 30 for a Europe tour. They will visit England Scotland France Belgium Germany Holland Denmark and Jersey to study irrigation reforestation reclamation terracing and meat and egg packing.

Associated Press Chicago American Farm Bureau Federation Sam H. Thompson Federation Europe England Scotland France Belgium Germany Holland Denmark Isle of Jersey Thompson Rhine

Marker Planned Where Heroes Fell At Port Republic

S B Bradshaw of Clover Creek Highland county works with Gen Colvin to place a marker at Port Republic where Capt R H Bradshaw and Maj Chenworth of the 31st Virginia fell on July 9 1862. The marker honors two Confederate officers killed and buried in Highland county and supported by the Daughters of the Confederacy and supporters in Elkins and Beverly.

Harrisonburg S. B. Bradshaw Clover Creek Highland County R. M. Colvin R. H. Bradshaw Co. B Maj Chenworth Port Kembie Greenbrier River Virginia Port Republic Bradshaw Lewis’ Wheatfeld Bullpasture River Highland Confederacy of Elkins W. Va Beverly County

Geographer Showalter Visits Richards at Home

Dr. W. J. Showalter of the National Geographic Society in Washington was the weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. Boyd R. Richards at their home.

W. J. Showalter National Geographic Society Washington Boyd R. Richards

Speculators for Advance Control Price Movement

Speculators for the advance remained control of the price movement in today’s market after an early period of irregularity. Call money renewed at 4 percent, but advanced to 6 as banks called about 3,000,000 dollars in loans to repair a deficit in reserves shown in the weekly clearing house statement.

Associated Press New York

Death of Edgar Hannum in Memorial Hospital

Edgar Hannum of Capon Springs Hampshire county West Virginia died just before 8 a m yesterday at Memorial Hospital after an appendectomy. The body lies in Jones morgue and will be taken to Shiloh West Virginia for funeral services Thursday. He leaves a widow formerly Miss Ethel O Clowser of Frederick county and several children. He was brother of Ashby Hannum of National avenue and Dr Hannum of West Virginia. He was son of Dabney Hannum of Hampshire county.

Edgar Hannum Capon Springs Hampshire County W. Va Memorial Hospital Jones’ Morgue South Loudoun Street Shiloh Hannum Ethel O Clowser Frederick County Ashby Hannum No. 310 National Avenue Dr. Hannum West Virginia Dabney Hannum

Supreme Court refuses to review Teapot Dome charges

The Supreme Court today refused to review criminal charges against Harry E. Sinclair and Albert B. Fall tied to leases on the Teapot Dome naval oil reserves.

Associated Press Washington Supreme Court Today Harry 8 Sinclair Albert B. Fall Teapot Dome Naval Oil

Republicans Set Agenda for Incoming Congress

The Republican steering committees will select a few bills for enactment, prioritizing annual appropriation bills for government operations. Plans include the Rivers and Harbors bill in the Senate on December 14 and a judiciary salary-increase bill in the House next Thursday, with other measures on alien property radio the Fedadden banking issue and a Lausanne treaty with Turkey. Farm relief proposals and a Democratic push for spending cuts also loom as lawmakers prepare.

Senate Federal Judiciary Turkey

Mr. Hawkins of Boyce Va Visits Winchester on Business

Mr. J. EB Hawkins of Boyce Virginia was in Winchester on Saturday for business.

William Chamberlin White Post Charles Rosenberger Rosenberger, Va Winchester Charles Lupton Clearbrook Samuel O'Neal J. EB. Hawkins Boyce, Va

Hall Stevens Threaten To Sue Newspapers

New Brunswick reports claim the Hall Stevens family plans libel suits against several newspapers after acquittals in the Howard Hall and Eleanor Mills case. Lawyers say criminal action will also be taken against a publication editor. Mrs Hall stayed home while Willie Stevens skipped a planned firehouse reception after acquittal.

Associated Press New Brunswick N. J Howard Hall Eleanor R. Mills Hall- Mills Robert H. Nielson Frances Stevens Mall Henry Willie Stevens

Russian Walking Boots Highlight Mrs Cheek Return

Mrs. Frank Cheek wife of a New York coffee merchant was photographed returning from abroad aboard the Leviathan. She wore a red and gold tiered dress and striking red and gold costus shoes.

Frank Cheek New York Hner

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