Social and Personal Highlights from Local Society Notes
Mrs. Woodrow Wilson hosted a gathering at her Gington residence with guests including Mrs. Roi, Mrs. Henry B. Gilpin, Mrs. B. M. Rosze, and Mrs. Roland O. Ros¢ of Shepherdstown. The Nurses' Alumni Association plans a December 18 dance at the George Washington Hotel to benefit Catawba Sanitarium, with bridge in the lobby and a $1.50 charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow
Wilson
Gington
Sendy
Winchester
Roi
Henry B. Gilpin
B. M.rosze
Roland O. Ros
Shepherdstown
Ringgold
Wilton
Hospital Nurses’ Alumni Association
George Washington Hotel
Win- Memorial Hospital Nurses’ Alumni Association
Jack Schill
Nurses’ Alumni Association
Catawba Sanitarium
Hunter H. McGuire
Robert M. Glass
B. B. Dutton
Mary M. Gordon
Memorial Hospital
Massachusetts Clergyman Visits Parishioner in Hospital
The Rev. Prescott S. Evarts rector of Christ Episcopal Church Cambridge spent yesterday in this city to visit parishioner Mr. Philip Kart of Cambridge who lies in Winchester Memorial Hospital with a broken back. Also mentioned is Mr. Lenhart, a former Cambridge church teacher injured in an auto accident whose mother remains with him during treatment. Evarts departed for Washington last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prescott S. Evarts
Christ Episcopal
Church of Cambridge
Mase
Philip Kart
Cambridge
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Lenhart
Butler
Upperville
Harvard University
Christ Church
Mr. Evarts
Washington
Richmond Girls Travel to Philadelphia for Visit
Miss Belle Cameron and Miss Eda Carter, daughters of local families, have left Richmond for Philadelphia to spend time there. Miss Carter will stay with Miss Alice Harvie and Miss Cameron will visit Mrs. Taylor in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Cameron
Benehan Cameron
Eda Carter
Spencer Carter
Clarke County
Richmond
Philadelphia
Miss Carter
Alice Harvie
Miss Cameron
Taylor
Hensell Seeks Friendly Letters From Staunton Hospital
Clarence Hensell of this city writes from Western State Hospital Staunton that his health is improving and he hopes old Winchester friends will write. Send letters to Ward No 15 Western State Hospital Staunton Va care of the patient. His circle of friends here will welcome news of his good progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Hensell
Western State Hospital
Staunton
Winchester
Hensell
Handley School Recital by Vic tor Salon Orchestra Member
Mr George Russell of the Victor Salon Orchestra gave a violin recital at Handley High School assembly. He tours the Shenandoah Valley and performed for Winchester students with Victrola accompaniments. The Victor Salon Orchestra under Mr Shilkret is radio heard nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley School
Handley High School
George Russell
Nathaniel Shilkret
Victor Salon
Russell
Shenandoah Valley
Winchester
Handley
Shilkret
Lena Tomkins Weds Arthur C Stickley in Virginia Service
Announcement of the marriage between Miss Lena Adelaide Tomkins of Charlottesville and Mr. Arthur C. Stickley of Woodstock. The ceremony occurred November 1 at Christ Episcopal Church in Alexandria. The bride hails from Albemarle County and the groom is a UVA Law School graduate. They will reside in Charlottesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur C. Stickley
Woodstock
Lena Adelaide Tomkins
Charlottesville
Christ Episcopal Church
Alexandria
Albemarle County
Stickley
Winchester
Mary Stickley
E. B. Stickley
Massanutten Military
Miss Cushwa Engaged to Harold Bester in Hagerstown
Announcement from Hagerstown Maryland reports the engagement of Miss Margaret Jeanette Cushwa to Mr Harold Fendrick Bester. Miss Cushwa is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Victor M Cushwa. Mr Bester is the son of Mr H E Bester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Cushwa
Harold Bester
Hagerstown, Md
Margaret Jeanette Cushwa
Harold Fendrick Bester
Miss Cushwa
Victor M. Cushwa
Bester
H. EB. Bester
Early Stock Rally Fades After Brief Gains
In New York on December 12 the stock market gave back most of its early gains as reactionary price tendencies reemerged. The rally that began Monday stalled with call money renewing around 8 percent after touching 6 percent, and several stocks swung from gains of up to 15 points to comparable losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Virginia Apples Sell For 7.30 At Weekly Auction
Edwin Smith of the U S Department of Agriculture reports from Liverpool that light supplies at the weekly apple sale due to the Celic wreck. Virginia York Imperial stock was small but in good shape with strong demand. Prices for United States No 1 size 2 1/2 inch and up ranged from 6.81 to 7.30 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Washington
Edwin Smith
United States Department of Agriculture
Liverpool
Celtic
Virginia
York Imperiale
United States
Cargo of Celtic To Be Transferred To Other Vessels
COBH Ireland Dec 12 Two salvage steamers came alongside the stranded liner Celtic. They will start transferring the cargo of wheat apples and other American merchandise as soon as their equipment is rigged. Pumping machinery was being used to clear the engine room of water. If the ship’s machinery can be restarted it will help materially in getting the liner off the rocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Cobh
Ireland
Celtic
Flu Death Rate Rises in United States
The Public Health Service reported an influenza outbreak with 40 510 cases in 39 states New York City and DC and 189 influenza deaths in 77 cities for the week ending December 8. The US general death rate reached 13.3 per 100 000, up from 1.9 a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
United States
Public Health Service
New York City
District of Columbia
Capitol Organist To Give Impression Of A Famous Song
Ernest L. Houde the Capitol Theatre organist presents a personal arrangement of Sonny Boy by Al Jolson performed tonight as an organ overture at the Capitol. Houde, praised by critics for his Winchester shows since the theatre opened, rehearsed the Broadway hit ready for both evening performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Jolson
Sonny Boy
Capitol Theatre
Ernest L. Houde
Capitol
Houde
Mr. Houde
Winchester
Interior Secretary Hears Past Testimony Read In Senate
Interior Secretary Roy O. West sat quietly as two-year-old testimony was read to the Senate amid confirmation scrutiny. The readback covered his campaign fund committee testimony on Samuel Unsull utility interests and Chicago Illinois campaign activities. The two hours featured re arguing of a $10,000 contribution solicited from Unsull for local purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Roy
West
Interior
Sili
Senate
Congress
Reed
Missouri
Samuel Unsull Utility
Chicago
Illinois
Youth Falls In Faint On Street
R. L. Lewis aged about 20, son of John T. Lewis, fainted yesterday afternoon on North Cameron street while in a doorway. He was unconscious when carried home and treated by Dr. C. R. Anderson. An nearby employee who witnessed the collapse also fainted and needed medical aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Lewis
John T. Lewis
Cameron Street
C. R. Anderson
Young Lewis
Eggs See Price Drop In Winchester Market
Housewives learn eggs now retail around 45 cents per dozen in Winchester down from 50 to 55 cents. Wholesale price has fallen to 38 cents per dozen after two five cent reductions in ten days, with a typical 5 cent margin to retailers to keep consumer price near 43 cents. Open autumn and winter weather have prompted earlier laying and large egg supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Eight Killed In Riot Near Bombay
In Bombay district on December 12 three policemen and five mill strikers were killed as rioters overpowered police in Parel. Armed reinforcements opened fire on the robbers. many injured. Shops looted and shops closed while business stood still.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Bombay
India
Parel
Fruit Growers Elect T. B. Byrd President
A Virginia fruit growers meeting elected T. B. Byrd as president. The program included talks by S. W. Frost on peaches and the oriental moth, plus motion pictures of Virginia orchards and major fruit terminals. Judge Frank S. Tavenner reviewed the Daniel Kelliher case and its U S Supreme Court impact. Carl R. Swinson spoke on factors influencing distribution of fruit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
W. Frost
Pennsylvania State College
Colonial Theatre
H. F. Byrd
Marshall
Massachusetts
New York
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Frank S.tavenner
Woodstock
Daniel Kelliher
Shenandoah County
Supreme Court of the United States
Western District
United States Court
Carl R. Swinson
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
United States Department of Agriculture
Banquet and Dance Highlight Virginia Apples Event
Members of the society arrange a banquet at 6:30 pm with no speech program. Jules Brazil will present songs and vaudeville, followed by a dance at the hotel. Tickets cost 1.50 with guests from 300 to 400 expected. convention adjourns after noon session at the Washington Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
George Asetel
Jules Brazil
New
Canada
Progr
Girls’ Year Association
Bebe
We Field
Soct
Washington
D Hough
Ther
Mots
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Dr. Freed
Strasburg
C. A. Freed
Grace Lutheran Church
Ual
Snyder Alleman
Stephens City
W. C. Huddle
Toms Brook
P. E. Shealy
J. P. Derrick
Messrs
F. H. Miller
D. F. Spengler
H. H. Snarr
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Marcus O. Ritter
Virginia Tech
0. T. Ritter
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Blacksburg
Ritter
Missionary Society
Women’s Missionary Society of the First Brethren Church
A. C. Frye
Krypton
Kentucky
Mr. Mee
War Buddy
Baltimore
Cyril Mee
Ruth
Betty Mee
Mee
John Steel
Mr. Steele
Liberty Quartet
Europe
America
Mr. Steel
New Olen
Cameron
Carter
Mr. Hensell
Roland Eaton
Florida
Roland G. Eaton
Melbourne
Fla
Mr. Eaton
Mrs. Eaton
Corporation Court Clerk’s
Eppie Burke
Hilda Reedy
Barton Burke
Joseph Reedy
J. G. Neff
American Missionary Board of the
United Lutheran Church
H. S. Pifer
June Pifer
Helen Keating
Mamie Sprint
Gladstone Crim
Paul J. Weller
Roanoke
Elizabeth Hollis
School of Pharmacy
University of Maryland
Emerson Hotel
Huntsberry
Lena Tomkins
W. Bilder
W. C. McCane
Paul Fletcher
Harrisonburg, Va
B. A. Fuller
East Lane’ Avenue
Nick” Lingerin
George Semples
Harry Seckler
W. C. Zinn
Charles Town
Harry Orr
Chambersburg, Pa
Ramon Roseman
The
Airs
Storell
Joseph Storelli
Fiendie
Jersey Marsh
Ginterastieus Newaree
Virgina
Marie Louise d’Orleans
Walter F. Kingslan
London
Fruit Growers
T. B. Byrd
Paris
Lovett Bros
Rotary Club
Umtit
Endicott-Johnson Shoes
S. Kirson & Sons
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