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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1929

Page

3

Social News Contact Details for Mrs Miller

Social and personal news may be mailed or ed anytime. Social reporter Mrs Isabelle F Miller will receive news between 3 and 4 p m for the following day. Phone unknown.

Mra Isabelle F. Miller

Fancy Dress Ball At W. and L With Spanish Theme

Washington and Lee University prepares for the twenty fourth annual fancy dress ball on January 31 with a Spanish background. Prof. Carl B. L. Gill directs the festival assisted by W. Van Gilbert. The event features a fourteen piece Jean Goldkette orchestra and a procession led by Gilbert and Miss Bebe Sanders.

W. and Washington and Lee University Carl B. L. Gill W.van Gilbert Athens Ala New York Doremus Gymnasium Washington Lee Jean Goldkette Victor Recording Orchestra Roseland New York City Washington and Lee Aueen Spain W. van Gilbert Bebe Sanders Ernest M.wood, Jr Lynchburg Leonard H. Davis Portsmouth Thomas B. Fitzhugh Augusta Ark

New Year's Eve Dance Planned at Jordan Springs Hotel

Preparations are underway for a New Year's Eve ball at Jordan Springs Hotel starting at 10 o clock and continuing into 1930. Shenandoah Valley Serenaders will provide music for the dance. the ten piece group impressed guests at a recent Christmas event.

Jordan Springs Jordan Springs Hotel Shenandoah Dorothy McCann Rice

Holidays Bring Guests to Winchester Residents

A crowded list of visitors and locals traveling for Christmas fills Winchester streets. Among those arriving or staying are Mr. A C Welch and Miss Lucy Ann Kinzel. Mr. Julian Rodgers from Bristol. Mr. EB Roberts and family. Mr. Chester Lillis from Washington. Mrs. Ada Hatcher and daughters. many others from Washington New York and Pennsylvania.

Front Royal Winchester Margaret Hansbrough Eliza Tucker Louise Hawley Helen Buckley Seabury Davies Kenneth Grim John M. Steck Harold Sheetz Ridgley White John Weems Franklin Anderson Alfred Tucker Marshall McCauley Paul Tomney Fred Stryker, Jr Grace Larrick John Milburn Max Matthews Bobby Nelson A. C. Welch Lucy Ann Kinzel Washington Mr. Welch New York Mary Kinzel Miller Julian Rodgers Bristol, Tenn.Va EB. E. Roberts Radford L. Li Fansler West Leicester Street Chester Lillis Ada Hatcher Marjorie Madeline Hatcher R. F. Hatcher Loudoun Street

Hoover Aides Move Effects to Temporary Office

The White House executive offices are moved to the State War and Navy building after a Christmas Eve fire. Fire investigators blame a defective overheated flue in Walter Newton's office for the blaze. Hoover expected to occupy the new room through winter as workers address fire hazards.

Hoover Washington State, War and Navy White House Secretary of the Navy Walter Newton Thehief District of Columbia Fire Department Associated Press

Markets rally as tax selling meets heavy buying

New York stocks moved sharply higher as tax selling mixed with fresh demand for January dividends and interest payments. Prices rose 2 to 10 points on many active issues, with some specialties gaining up to 15 points amid brisk trading.

Associated Press New York Watl Street

May Fight Shire Tour Secures Another Opponent

Associated Présa photo shows Al Spohrer, Boston Brave catcher, among several boxing opponents lined up for Arthur Shires the Great. Shires continues touring, with one fight stand arranged.

al Spohrer Boston Brave Arthur (the Great) Shires

Market Signals Fuel Auto Pricing Bets

Buying orders spread across a broad list, broad coverage again aiding the day’s advance. Call money returns at 54 percent. Auto makers plan price changes: some will raise prices to curb demand, while Henry Ford intends to lower prices to spur sales. If both sides follow through, each prediction could prove correct.

Massey Fined Reprimanded but Not Suspended

Justice Weeme found Massie guilty of misconduct and fined him 14 dollars plus costs. The police committee and the mayor issued a reprimand and decided he would not be suspended since he was not on duty during the incident.

Massie Carpenter Weeme Common Council Mesara Page Pornoy Dr. Allen Shryock

Virginia marks historic sites across highways to guide travelers

About 600 markers exist with plans to place a similar number in the next two years. The program, run by the Conservation Commission, installs markers along state highways noting nearby historic events and figures. Routes including Richmond-Washington and Richmond-Petersburg will highlight battlefields and colonial sites such as Williamsburg Jamestown and Yorktown.

Eckenrode Aasistants Henry Clay Er Court House Nies Pharry The Conservation Commission Richmond- Washington Richmond - Newport News Richmond-Petersburg News Richmond - Petersburg Shenandoah Valley Virginia Richmond-Washington Fredericksburg Chancellorsville Spottsylvania Wilderness Cold Harbor Richmond Newport News Williamsburg John D. Rockefeller, Jr Jamestown New World Plymouth Yorktown Cornwallis Petersburgh Crater Lee Grant Richmond-Norfolk James River Shenandoah Valley Turnpike Stonewall Jackson Appomatox

Virginia studying historic marker system and plans

The article notes Virginia evaluating its marker program after reading about Massachusetts New Jersey and other states. It discusses a potential series of markers to honor the 300th anniversary of the founding of Back Bay and mentions collaboration with agents to study the Virginia system.

Ourles di Commerce Ris Virginia Sachusetts Virginia_ in Euch Ters Back Bay Commonwealth New Jersey

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