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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1930

Page

3

Social and Personal News Snippet

Social and personal notices from the department page reference Miller and C with directions for mail and telephone contact for the current day. no specific events, names, or locations listed.

Miss Bates Weds Baker Singhass in Opequon Ceremony

Miss Mary Lois Bates and Baker Samuel Singhass were married at the Bates home in Opequon on a December Saturday evening. The Rev. G M Morrow officiated the ring ceremony with Mary Lois Bates a Handley High School alumna and Baker Singhass of Baltimore taking their vows. Guests from Baltimore and nearby states attended the wedding.

R.S. Bates Opequon Mary Lois Bates Baker Samuel Singhass Baltimore G. M. Morrow Opequon Memorial Ran Handley High School Pennsylvania Engineering Company Oa. Singhass Messrs Joshua Z.eae

Fort Loudoun Chapter DAR Hosts Ancestors Day

Fort Loudoun chapter DAR hosts Ancestors Day at Mrs McIntosh Lanes home 111 West Piccadilly Street Wednesday afternoon December 10 3 oclock Two minute sketches honor each Revolutionary ancestor and C Vernon Eddy librarian Handley Library will discuss Some Historical Resources of Handley Library.

Fort Loudoun Daughters of the American Revolution McIntosh Lane West Piccadilly Street C. Vernon Eddy Handley Library Ostess Mary Robinson Hayrit Silas Greenwall J. W. Sibert

Penny Social Friday Night for Christian Endeavorers

All Christian Endeavorers of the church will hold a penny social Friday night. Each person pays a penny per letter in their name. The society with the most attendees wins all admission fees for convention registrations and competes for the silver loving cup. Frances Forney and Floyd Haines oversee games run as stunt contests.

Christian Endeavorers Christian Endeavor Frances Forney Floyd Haines

Surprise Birthday Party For Miss Hausenfluck

A twelfth birthday surprise for Miss Thelma Hausenfluck was held at her parents home in Welltown. Guests enjoyed pink and white decorations and two large birthday cakes marking Thelma and another guest Miss Ethel Baker. Attending were Mamie Cooley Goldie Cooley Dorothy Flowers Frances Ebert Irene Edmondson Virginia Godlove Frances Livingood Cornelia Livingood John Ebert Boyd Robinson Carlton Ray Robinson Johnnie Livingood.

Thelma Ethel Baker Mamie Cooley Goldie Cooley Dorothy Flowers Frances Ebert Irene Edmondson Virginia Godlove Frances Cornelia Livingood John Ebert Boyd Carlton Ray Robinson Johnnie Livingood

Mr. Orndorff Improves After Illness in Gore

H. R. Orndorff of Washington, long a farmer in West Virginia and Fauquier County Virginia, has recovered enough from a recent illness to be up and about at his son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Russel Hook’s Gore home. His son, the Hardy County sheriff, visited recently.

H. R. Orndorff Washington Russel Hook Gore L. Ward Orndorff Hardy County W. Va Hook Mr. Orndorff

Demonstration on Remodeling Old Clothing In Winchester

Miss Cymbel Taylor state clothing specialist from the Ex terson Division at Blacksburg will demonstrate remodeling and economy of old clothing in Winchester Saturday afternoon December 13 in the court room of the Court House at 1 30. The public is urged to attend and women from the city and county are invited.

Cymbel Taylor Exterson Division Blacksburg Winchester Court House

Local residents report illness and hunting trip update

Mrs. Margaret Anderson is seriously ill with tularemia at her South Ken Street home with slight daily improvement under a physician's care. Three deer were killed on a hunting trip by J E Combs A J Lee of this city and A O Whip of Burlington W Va. Miss Mercer of Norfolk has returned home after visiting Mr and Mrs Garland Canter. Mr and Mrs Leslie SnappReturn to Johnson City Tenn after visiting Mrs Mason Snapp. Little Miss Mary Miller Sencindiver underwent a ten- sile operation at Memorial Hospital and is reported satisfactory. Lena Mazullo Gladys Carver William Maloney and Michael Conner from Washington visited East Piccadilly street. Mark Bowman of Harrisonburg Va is here on business.

Margaret Anderson Margaret Grant Anderson South Ken Street J. E. Combs A. J. Lee A. O. Whip Burlington W. Va Adams County Miss Mercer Norfolk, Va Garland Canter Leslie Snapp Johnson City Tenn Mason Snapp Mary Miller Sencindiver Turner B. Sencindiver Memorial Hospital Lena Mazullo Gladys Carver William Maloney Michael Conner Washington Miss Carver Isaac Carver East Piccadilly Street

Richmond Hosts Honor Guests on Monument Avenue

Mrs Thomas Nelson Carter and Mrs Benehan Cameron of Powhatan near Boyce visit Mr and Mrs Spencer Carter for several days at their Richmond home on Monument Avenue.

Thomas Nelson Carter Benehan Cameron

Patterson Improves in Philadelphia Hospital

Mr. David H. Patterson once of Winchester now in Philadelphia and operated on at Jefferson Hospital shows steady improvement after a month illness. He hopes to visit Winchester soon as his condition allows and is accompanied by family. Other local notes include visits and travels of Clarke and Martinsburg residents and a hospital patient’s gradual recovery.

David H. Patterson Winchester Eee Cal Philadelphia Jefferson Patterson Fred A. Crisman South Loudoun Street

Navy asks $134,635,000 for new ships under London treaty

Secretary Adams presented the administration plan to the House naval committee outlining a $134.635 million build program. It includes a 7,500 ton cruiser, a 10,000 ton flying deck cruiser, four submarines, a 13,800 ton aircraft carrier, ten destroyers, and a destroyer leader, excluding battleship modernization approved by the Senate.

Associated Press Washington House Naval Committee Adams Mississippi Idaho New Mexico Senate

Death summons G. H. Magruder prominent Winchester resident

George Henry Magruder a well known colored citizen of Winchester died at his North Cameron street home at 5 pm after a brief illness. He was about 68, born in Moorefield West Virginia and spent most of his life in Winchester. Surviving are his widow Amelia Robinson a son George Magruder Jr of New York and two sisters in Pittsburgh and Chicago. Funeral services set for 3 o clock Tuesday at his late home.

George Henry Magruder Winchester North Cameron Street Moorefield W. Va Cooper Brothers North Cameron Street Amelia Robinson George Magruder, Jr New York City Pittsburgh Chicago Jones Undertaking Establishment

Practical suggestions for eating and saving pork

The article discusses preserving pork during the killing season and offers canning guidance using a steam pressure cooker. It outlines processing times for pint and quart jars, then presents recipes including braised pork chops, a dry oven roast, and stuffed pork chops with apples, with step by step instructions and serving ideas.

Maude Gutherie University of Tennessee

Funeral service at Bethel Church and Orrick Cemetery burial

Noon service held at Bethel Church on North Loudoun Street conducted by Rev. John H. Quiett with burial at Orrick Cemetery.

Bethel Church North Loudoun Street John H. Quiett Orrick

Feared Fog Disease Spreads to England and Belgium

Reports from Grosmount England and Brussels describe a mysterious fog borne illness blamed for cattle deaths and human symptoms in the Meuse Valley. Officials note no common disease pattern and postmortems are considered in ongoing investigations into toxic fumes or winter fog effects.

Grosmount Yorkshire England Meuse Belgium Here Brussels Elizabeth Red Cross

Jury In Court But Defendant Admits Judgment

In Circuit Court this morning Earl E. Harrington sued Eastern Silicate and Chemical Corporation for 5300 dollars for salary and labor advances. After evidence, the corporation admitted judgment for the amount claimed and the jury was dismissed. Harrington was formerly a manager of the Silicate company which ran glass sand mines in the county. Attorneys James P Reardon represented Harrington. Attorneys Harrison and Harrison appeared for the defendant corporation.

Earl E. Harrington Eastern Silicate and Chemical Corporation Harrington James P Reardon Silicate Corporation Harrison and Harrison

Search Proves Futile Thus Far For Mary Hicks

Worcester police and authorities in four states extended a seventeenth day search for Mary Lee Hicks who vanished with a young man on November 21 after checking into a Berryville lodging house. A photo and man’s description are circulated while relatives inspect Hicks belongings for clues.

Winchester Mary Lee Hicks Berryville Hollis Miss Hicks Whomens

Amount of Wheat To Be Fed Livestock Estimated

Department of Agriculture estimates livestock feed wheat this year at 236 million bushels, up from 90 million bushels the previous year.

Washington Department of Agriculture

Cup For Sir Tom Lipton Gift From American People

The gold cup Sir Thomas Lipton will receive as a gift from the American people honors him as “the gamest loser in the world.” The award reflects the nation’s appreciation of Lipton’s sportsmanship and enthusiasm.

Thomas Lipton

Chicago grain closes higher on short covering

Grain prices on the Chicago Board of Trade drifted and then rose slightly as weather forecasts for the Midwest prompted short covering. December wheat at 79 and March 81 1/2, December corn 73 4, March oats 36, May 37, rye December 47 4, March 47 9, May 48 with mixed gains across grains.

Chicago Board of Trade

Police Court In Quiet Session

In a quiet session Judge Don ald L. Weems presided over three defendants. Ted Gillett paid a $12 fine for disorderly conduct. Boyd Hinton forfeited $3 collateral for a minor traffic violation. Melvin Michael was arraigned on assault and sentenced to one year in jail, suspended on condition he leave town and not return. if he returns, the year and an extra sentence may be required.

Donald L. Weems Ted Gillett Boyd Hinton Melvin Michael Weems Michael

Navy Plans A World Broadcast Of Grid Battle

The Navy will broadcast the Army Navy football game around the world on Saturday. The running account in high frequency code will be sent by naval communications and transmitted from San Francisco to the Pacific, Balboa, Honolulu, and naval radios in the Far East.

Washington Army-Navy Navy Naval Communications Far Pacific Naval Radio San Francisco Naval Balboa Honolulu Far East

South African Scientist Claims Asbestos Made From Citrus

A South African scientist reports a method to produce asbestos from citrus fruits, suggesting a surprising material source. The claim implies potential shifts in material science and industrial applications.

Bandit Given the Term For Slaying A Man

William Atkinson, 20, pleaded guilty to robbery and murder of H. D. Alley near Alleghany Springs. Judge Keisler sentenced him to life imprisonment and denied any pardon or commutation. Alley was robbed on November 15 as his 16 year old son testified to the fatal shooting.

Associated Press Christiansburg William Atkinson H. D. Alley Thurston L. Keisler Alley Alleghany Springs

Stock Market Dips as Weather Slows Trading

New York December 8 stock market opened under sloppy weather with selling last week turning into a brisk downpour. Rail oil and specialty shares fell below November 10 levels, though pivotal issues remained buoyant above bottom prices. Baltimore and Ohio slipped five points with call money at 2 percent.

New York Baltimore Ohio

Regulation Of Hunting Blinds Is Held Valid

The U S Supreme Court sustains Maryland law regulating duck blinds on the Potomac River. Thomas W. Wampler of Washington D C challenged the statute, which bars erection of a blind within 500 yards of another.

Associated Press Washington Maryland Potomac River Supreme Court Thomas W. Wampler D. C Charles County

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B. 8. Singhass Woman’s Missionary Society Woman’s Missionary Society of Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South Emma Wisecarver South Washington Street J.f.bly Major Mrs. Edward Brown Valley Edward M. Brown Endless Caverns New Market Brown Florida Colonel Brown Ree Evans Colonel Rown Shenanfieah Valley Major Brown Tromad Magazine Lane Mr. Crim Marlboro Church Harry M. Crim Strasburg Presbyterian Church Cedar Creek Presbyterian Church Crim Marlboro White Hall White Hall School Lethia Miller John Campbell Joseph Miller J. R. Reynolds Marion Campbell Fort Meyers Fla Havana Cuba Church Mission Society Women’s Missionary Association of the United Brethren Church Fred A. Robinson North Loudoun Street Ernestly Ada Hicks Elizabeth Farrar Frederick Clarke Counties Miss Hausenfluck Mark Bowman Harrisonburg, Va Mr. Patterson Philadelphia Hospital Reid Riley Montana Hall Clarke County C. W. Morrison The Evening Journal of Martinsburg Joseph M. Batserman Winchester Memorial Hospital Woodstock William Beverley Elizabeth Palmer Beverley Richmond Beverley Edwin A. Palmer West Franklin Street Richmond Times-Dispatch Mrs. J. Henkel Henry Relaves J. Andrew Kater Clifton Clara Frye Mamie Pifer Martinsburg, W. Va Mathew Ebersole National Avenue Helen Sargent Kernstown C. E. Aulick Boston Mass Mary Katherine Aulick Sargent School Mar! Hannum Railway Express Agency C. E. Gudebrod C. C. Hess Apple Newark Thomas Saylor Strasburg G. H. Magruder Mary Hicks Sir Tom W. B. Hibbs & Company New York Stock Exchange Hibbs Building Washington, D. C Telephone National the Home Print Shop S. Main Street Eyes Westinghouse John S Solenberger & Co Goodyear W. A. Buncutter & Son Albin, VA Monte the Freeman Vett Bros Harrisonbarsg. Stauntor Margaret Hodgson Toytown Kaufman’s Coats Betsy Ross Rystal Restaurant Coca-Cola Virginia George Washington Hotel
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