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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1927

Page

3

Social and Personal News Briefs From Winchester Area

Marriage of Miss Rieta Brabham Langhorne to Capt. George Conetelt of the Navy celebrated at Wildwood Greenwood Albemarle. Guests include Col. William Westervelt and Miss May Langhorne among others. Also notes Dayton ORear selected for Post Office duty in Washington and John A. Kern returning to Winchester for Christmas with Owens orchard output of over 21 000 boxes. Dr. R. Ray Sartelle to practice dentistry in Winchester after returning from Baltimore. Miss Mary Katharine Herrell wed Pliny J Wilson in new Baptist Church with reception at George Washington Hotel. couple to Pasadena and Johnstown after January 15.

Tee Rieta Brabpen Langhorns Lynehty Effie Brabham Langhorne Daniel Aughorne George Conetelt Eoegies Navy Sannia Texas New York City Wildwood Greenwood Albemarle County John Scott Meredith Emmanuel Episcopal Church Washington Townsend Birwell Irlwood William I. Westervelt United States. Army Daniel Allen Langhorne Chiswell D. Langhorne Ralph Barnaby H. R. Oster Navy May Langhorne Emory Scott Land U.S. N Mit Braham South Carolina Langhorne Virginia New York John A. Kern F. Asbury Kern Ellensburg Wash Winchester Kern el- Tensburg Ray Sartelle R. Ray Sartelle Baltiere Win- Peston John P. Sartelle South Loudoun Street Sartelle Doris University of Maryland Baltimore Herrell Pliny J. Wilson New Church New Baptist Church Mary Kath Erine Herrell Pliny Wilson Johnstown B. T. Clark Lawrence Herrell North Avenue Virginia Barrel Company Cosgrove Jhnstown George Washington Hotel Pasadena Calif

Marriage License Granted for Homer Inship Apa and Lillie M Shirley

A marriage license was issued yesterday at the county clerk’s office to Homer Inship Apa and Lillie M Shirley, both residents of the county. Apa is a Uniontown native and a weaver by trade. Shirley is a county native and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Shirley.

Homer Lillie M. Shirley Uniontown Henry Shirley

Mr and Mrs Fishpaw Return From Western Trip

Mr and Mrs John M Fishpaw return to Clarke county after three weeks away. They attended the international livestock show in Chicago and visited Ottarivia Logansport South Bend Indianapolis Detroit Ontario Buffalo Niagara Falls and Rochester during their trip.

John M. Fishpaw West Clarke County Chicago Ottarivia Ill Logansport South Bend Indianapolis Ind Detroit Mich Ontario Canada Buffalo Niagara Falls Rochester N. Y

West Virginians Wedded At Stephens City

The article notes several Christmas season movements and family events across Stephens City and nearby towns. It mentions the marriage of John Wesley Borror and Hazel Florence Parroack in Stephens City with background on both families, and multiple local residents traveling, visiting relatives, or returning home for the holidays.

Petersburg W. Va

Williams appeals Tunney Dempsey gate receipts case

The Rev Elmer Williams appealed to the United States Circuit Court of Appeals seeking a public accounting of 2009000 in gate receipts from the Tunney Dempsey championship bout and the legality of using Soldiers Field for private enterprise. The appeal follows a district court denial of an injunction to halt the match and to restrain organizers.

Associated Press Chicago Elmer Williams United States Circuit Court of Appeals Williams United States District Court South Park Board

Marriage License Issued for Green and Thomas Couple

A marriage license was issued in the city clerk’s office to Thomas Green Jr and Susie Thomas, both colored, of this city. A revivalist asked those who induced someone to attend the meeting to raise their hands and every woman with her husband beside her held up her right hand.

Cororation Clerk Thomas Green, Jr Susie Thomas Kanjo

Uses for skim milk powder in baking and nutrition

The U.S. Department of Agriculture describes skim milk powder as a valuable bread additive. Ten pounds of milk yield about one pound of powder rich in protein lactose and minerals. Improved drying methods enhance baking quality, increasing loaf size and weight while boosting nutrition and flavor. A pamphlet in Yearbook 1906 outlines further advantages and availability from the USDA.

United States Department of Agriculture United States Department of Agriculture Yearbook of Agriculture Unitet States Department of Agriculture Wiashington

Barnyard Pavements Add to the Value of a Farm

Farmers can build permanent barnyard pavements to raise farm value, improve cattle health, and keep milk clean. Instructions cover leveling, forming slabs not more than ten feet square, mixing ratios for cement sand and pebbles, and finishing with a gritty non slip surface. A simple bottomless box helps measure materials.

Agricultural Facts on dairy farming and cabbage production

Agricultural notes cover dairy feeding with dry milk powder, New York State cabbage output, silos for summer use, home grown seeds for calves, and breeding for December to March laying. It also warns that unprofitable cows should be sold and reports 5,000 stock shipping associations handling about $400 million in 1926.

United States

Varied Program To Be Presented By Sunday School

Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South announces a 7 30 pm Sunday program with the church choir adult and youth departments performing music and readings. The 75 voice choir with pipe organ and piano will present carols and solos while the beginners and primary departments hold Friday afternoon and evening programs. Parents and all church members are urged to attend. visitors welcome.

Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South

Simple Rites At Massive Harding Memorial

Brief services at noon completed the entombment rites for the late President Harding and his wife. Their bodies were moved yesterday to the $500,000 Harding Memorial in Marion. Only a few family members attended. Dedication is tentatively planned for next June with President Hoover to deliver the address.

Marion Harding Jidge

Market Report: Wholesale Prices Quoted Today by Local Buyers

Daily market update shows wholesale prices quoted by local buyers with notes that the Star does not assume responsibility for typographical errors. The listing highlights current pricing and active trading interest in the local market.

Star

Local Retail Market Prices Reported for Farm Commodities

The listing shows prices for several farm items including local flour at 8.00 to 8.60 per barrel and 0.60 to 0.60 for twelve pounds, flour middlings at 2.60, bran at 16, mixed feed around 2.30, scratch at 0.80, and screeners at 2.10. Butter prices appear for country and creamery types, with creamery butter at 65 and country butter at 40. Cattle calves hogs and sheep prices are included with ranges and percentages for various livestock categories.

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Market Prices for Wheat Corn Hay and Livestock

Markets corrected at the close of the prior day. Prices listed include wheat and corn ranges, hay values, and livestock figures such as young chickens turkeys rabbits cattle and calves with noted per-dozen or per-unit amounts. Names of commodities reflect old market shorthand and broken OCR text.

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Electrical Showrooms Invite Inspection at Northern Virginia Power

The Northern Virginia Power Company invites the public to inspect a display of suitable electrical devices at its show rooms located at 14 N. Main St. The notice appears in the December 13 issue.

N. Main St Northern Virginia Power Company

Quiet minds endure fortune at their private pace

A Stevenson sentiment on remaining calm amid misfortune and uncertainty, likening steady minds to a clock ticking through a thunderstorm. The quote emphasizes resilience and composure in adversity.

Henry A. Riddle Memorial Hall Named at Wilson College

The Wilson College board names a new dormitory the Henry A. Riddle Memorial Hall in memory of H. A. Riddle former general passenger agent of the Cumberland Valley Railroad. The gray limestone Gothic building sits on the south campus with focus on student welfare.

H. A. Riddle Cumberland Valley Railroad Wilson College Chambersburg Henry A. Riddle Riddle

Santa Claus Clinic at Hopewell School Cantata planned

Members of the Hopewell Sunday school of the Society of Friends announce a 7:30 PM program on Friday December 28 featuring the cantata Santa Claus Clinic. Superintendent Lewis Pidgeon says the event will be entertaining and all are invited to attend.

Hopewell Sunday School Society of Friends Lewis Pidgeon

Rotarians Invite Winchester Boys To Christmas Meeting

Winchester Rotary Club plans a Christmas entertainment at the George Washington Hotel tomorrow inviting each member to bring a Winchester lad as a guest. Past events describe Rotarians as a fine Santa Claus, with the aim of giving the boys a merrier holiday.

Winchester Rotarians Winchester George Washington Hotel Rotarians

Six Swept To Death In Raging Alabama River

Six persons drowned when a skiff capsized in the Alabama River near Benton Alabama today. Jim Nicholas a saw mill operator and five Black passengers including two children were in the craft when it overturned in rising waters. All bodies were later recovered.

Associated Press Benton Ala Alabama River Jim Nicholas

Ford Model T to be sold at public auction

Pursuant to an order of the Circuit Court of Frederick County Virginia a 15 passenger Ford automobile Model T with Motor No 638287 and Maryland License No 103471 will be sold at public auction in front of the County Court House Winchester Virginia on Saturday December 28 at twelve noon.

Senger Ford Automobile Maryland

Nestor as Ancient Figure Among Greeks and Senators

An outline notes Nestor as the oldest figure among Greeks before Troy and as the oldest man present. It explains that a nes tor of the senate would be the oldest senator in a group.

Nestor Troy Senate

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