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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1926

Page

3

Social and Personal News of Weddings and Birthdays

Mr. George Cochran of this city learns of his son in law Warren Shepherd’s illness in Charles Town West Virginia with pneumonia. Miss Mabel B Moulden of this city to Mr Robert D Keckley of Steubenville. marriage in Hagerstown Maryland on Saturday November 27. Dr J Whank McSherry Martinsburg 93rd birthday observed with breakfast corn cakes, bank meeting and family dinner. Miss Martha Stuart to wed Chauncey Swinton Jerome of Hollywood Florida on January 1 1927 at Hawthorne. Elizabeth Saunders Atkinson to James Robbins Reynolds to marry October 28 at St Pauls Episcopal Church Baltimore reception at home. Symingtons to return from Mediterranean cruise December 19 then attend Mrs Cover’s coming out party December 30. Miss Virginia Morton visiting Washington and Richmond guests including Miss Katherine Hamlin of Boston. Mrs L Horner hosted a large New Haven tea last Friday with Mrs Otterson Mrs Bradley Mrs Treadway Mrs Dolittle Mrs Brewer and Mrs Bushnell plus Mrs Warner of Pine Orchard.

McSherry J. Whank Martinsburg Evening Journal Citizens’ National Bank Martha Stuart Lees Emmett Stuart Chauncey Swinton Jerome Hollywood Fla Hawthorne Jerome Frank Jerome Miss Atkinson Robert A. Beverley Winchester Symington Francis Fife Symington Baltimore Leonard Horner New Haven Field Horner Hartford John Otterson Edward Bradley Charels Treadway Charles Dolittle Henry Brewer Winthrop Bushmell

Miss Elizabeth Peple Hosts New Year Tea Dance

Rich mond society notes report Miss Elizabeth Peple hosting a New Year’s tea dance for Misses Louise and Susan Carson of Riverton Virginia as guests for the holidays. The event is described as a smart social occasion for the school set.

Elizabeth Peple Louise Susan Carson Riverton Miss Peple Lowndes Peple Richmond News-Leader

Winchester Social Notes Include Guests From Many States

Mrs H D Fuller returned from Baltimore and Washington after a several days visit. Mr P E Kline of Harrisburg paused at the G F House with other Staunton visitors. Notables from Richmond Staunton Boyce Chicago and Topeka appear as guests or travelers. The Girls' Athletic Association hosts a board party with Christmas carol practice and a post event at Mrs Joseph Newlin's home.

H. D. Fuller Baltimore Washington Girls’ Athletic Association Joseph Newlin

Byrd Urges Superior Pack for Virginia Apples

Governor Harry F. Byrd addresses the Virginia State Horticultural Society urging branding and proper packaging of apples. He notes Virginia ranks high in apple growing but lags in packing standards and export stature, calling for state inspection and cooperation to boost quality and market confidence.

Byrd Charlottesville Virginia State Horticultural Society Uarry F New York Richmond Pee

Landis Endorsed For Reelection As Baseball's Czar

Asheville reports indicate Kenesaw Landis received unanimous endorsement for reelection as baseball commissioner. His seven year term expires December 16 and authority was not to be curtailed. Also announced revival of the Appalachian League under Frank Moffet with teams Roanoke Bristol Johnson City and Bluefield to join the new circuit.

Associated Press Asheville N. C Kenesaw Land National Association of Sessional Baseball Leagues Landis Appalachian League Tenn.Va Johnson City Tenn Greenville, Tenn Bluefield

Market Trading Still Dominated By Professionals

Opening period showed strength then a midday dip and later an irregular recovery in the stock market. Professionals continued to dominate trading as bear selling rose after the public failed to respond to the recent melon cutting by large industrials. Call money held at 6 percent.

Associated Presa New York Dec

Rosenberger Elected to Board of Control Post

Capt. Rosenberger was nominated to fill the vacancy caused by Dr. Wm. P. McGuire's death on the board of control of the George Washington Headquarters property. He was elected after the name was put to a vote.

Council elects fire wardens and adjourns

The council proceeded with the election of fire wardens and unanimously elected Walter E. Huntsberry J. Fred Goss and J. William Stryker as assistant wardens. The chief warden position was held over until the next session and the meeting adjourned.

Municipalities Continued Fromage One Voters Stand Favor Simpli fication

Voters affirmed the organization’s stance in favor of simplifying government and better distribution of school funds while opposing the so called woman’s rights bill.

Men Voters

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Warren Shepherd George. Cochran Charles Town Shepherdia Charles Towin Robert Mabel B. Moulden W. By Moulden Robert D.’ Keckley Beverley Keckley Ste Aes Drederek Hagerstown Wamlin Virginia Morton Walter Morton Winifred West Katherine Hamlin Boston Mass Miss Hamlin Katherine Conrad Hamlin Holmes Conrad Huntsberry Misses Carson Stephens City Ournal First Baptist Church Burke Street Ethel Montrose Carter Robert Patterson Williamsport Pike W. T. Hall Patterson Arthur R Rosa B. Carter John W Elmyra Patterson Merton Harry F. Byrd Little Theatre League Broadway Theatre R. Gray Williams Mrs. Byrd Michiiiama West Virginia Corporation Clerk Seldon Loy Pearl Nichols Kirby W. Va Grace Nichols Frank Nichols Augusta B. B. Loyd Murray D. Mitchell Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South Sue Kemp West Boscawen Stret Memorial Hospital Miss Kemp Minnie Wisecarver Opequon Norman Smith Virginia Avenue South Braddock Street Asa Crisman C. R. Anderson M. T. Wilcox Bloomfield, N. J George Washington Hotel Carl Massey Washington, D.C Fannie Zeiger Gainesboro Greenwall Addition New York City Fitzhugh Hiltzheimer Rebecca Hiltzheimer Harrisonburg Pulaski T. M. Hiltzheimer Mr. J. Lovett Messrs Frank Harry Loovett Mr. Lovett Palm Beach Mary Barr Helen McGlathery Tris Harrisonburg, Va H. B. Browne Sumitt, N. J Frank Lovett Prescott Huidekoper Hugh Nelson Clarke County P. E. Kline Harrisburg, Pa G. F. House Messie R. H. Demasters J. B. Sutton Staunton, Va J. Edward Heige Boyce, Va K. Bene The Children’s Home Society L. A. ‘Slaughter and Smithfield, Avenue North Braddock Street A. G. Swanson Agnes Randolph Nanney State Board of Health J. Mad Resse City Purcell East Cork Street Grippe B.A. Jett Richmond, Va Hotel Jack Messrs. E. Foster Bud Helm Potomac Edison Company Hagerstown, Md Park Eberly Strasburg, Va Charles Snyder Edgar Langley Nas Topeka Kansas Ray Gleason Shenandoah Box Board Corp Winchester Memorial Hospital National Avenue Ruth and Lois Ambrose Frances Martson Woodstock, Va H. N. Devers Jennie Gough Strasburg J. F. Hart Baltimore, Ma Barbara Alger Broadway, Va J. Stouffer A. L. Boltz Philadelphia Jack You Sample Sho Store Yarid Ramsey Furniture CO Empire Theatre Doni Gallaher James MR. Mulligan MR. Gaprity Winchester High School Jean Gros Mark Twain Adventures OF Huckleberry Finn Uncle Wiggely the Nathanson CO Whole Family North Main Fire Committee
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