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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1927

Page

3

Engagement of Katherine Vernon Brown to George Alten Fuller

Miss Katherine Vernon Brown of 875 Park Avenue and George Alten Fuller of this city announce their engagement. Miss Brown, a graduate of Miss Spence's and Miss Porter's Schools, is a granddaughter of Vernon H. Brown of Cunard and niece of Marshall H. Russell. Fuller attended St. Mark's and Harvard, grandson of George A. Fuller. No marriage date set.

Rge. Fuller New York ‘Times of Today Carties Gardiner W. Brown Park Avenue Katherine Vernon Brown George Alten Fuller Miss Brown Miss Spence Porter Farmington, Conn New York Vernon H. Brown Cunard Steamship Line Marshall H. Russell Southampton L. I Fuller Harvard University Harry §. Black

Eva Cooper Weds Roy H Benner in Hagerstown

Miss Eva Cooper and Roy H Benner married at the Church of God parsonage in Hagerstown Michigan with Rev F H Snayvely officiating. The bride a nurse from Martinsburg W Va wore blue crepe and was attended by her sister Helen Cooper. Best man was Franklin Benner. After a wedding dinner at Dagmar Hotel the couple planned home in Inwood West Virginia after January 8. The event followed with dinners hosted by the couple’s families and a hospital staff dance at George Washington Hotel with Lions Club guests.

Eva Cooper Roy H. Benner Church of God Hagerstown F. H. Snayvely Helen Cooper Franklin Benner Julian’ F. Cooper Bunker Hill Martinsburg W. Va John Benner Virginia Dagmar Hotel Julian Cooper, Jr Benner Inwood

Girls' Athletic Club Holds Dance Tomorrow Night

The Girls' Athletic Association will host its regular holiday dance tomorrow evening at the George Washington Hotel. The event invites members and guests to join in a seasonal social at the city venue with music and dancing to conclude the holiday period.

Girls’ Athletic Club Girls’ Athletic Association George Washington Hotel

Ensign Bell to Leave Newport for New London Naval Station

Residents hear of family travel and medical plans as Ensign Bell and his wife Pauline O Connor prepare to depart Newport for the submarine base in New London Conn. Bell’s brother Francis undergoes a minor operation at Union Memorial Hospital.

Newport Ensign Harmon Brown Bell New London Conn Ensign Bell Bell Pauline O'Connor Ensign ‘Bell Ruxton Francis S. Bell Severn Schools Annapolis Union Memorial Hospital Baltimore Sun

Aged Couple Slain Over Life’s Savings in Mullens Store

Police say robbery is motive after Enoch Tolliver, 85, and his wife are found slain in their Pierpont store near Mullens West Virginia. Relatives say the couple withdrew 1500 to 2000 dollars from a Mullens bank recently. a nephew discovered the bodies after the crime occurred. Roth was beaten and the store ransacked.

Associated Press Mullens W. Va Enoch, Tolliver Pierpont Roth

Main Trend of Stock Market Is Still Going Up

The Associated Press reports that today’s stock market showed uneven moves but an overall upward trend. General Motors and United States Steel led the advance while call money rose to 5 percent after about $25 million in loans were called, a temporary restraint on speculation.

Associated Press New York General Motors United States Steel

Local residents host and visit during Christmas season

Albin Virginia notes show D H Hartman of Baltimore and Mal M Hartman visiting relatives, W H Hotel from Washington and E F Hotel from Winchester called on friends, and social gatherings hosted by D A Fries and others. Beatrice Knight of Hagerstown visits F Lineberg and Wesley Slonaker returns to Washington after holidays with Winehoster relatives.

Albin D. H. Hartman Baltimore Mal W. H. Hotel Washington D. C E. F. Hotel Winchester D. A. Fries Martin Glaize Ray Butler Lew Jackson Beatrice Knight Hagerstown F. Lineberg Wesley L. Slonaker

Grand Opera Week Announces Nine Productions in Richmond

Grand Opera Week News Leader and Corley Co sponsor a Richmond schedule January 16 to 21 presenting nine operas by San Carlo Grand Opera Co. The lineup includes Aida Faust La Boheme Carmen Cavalleria Rusticana Pagliacci Hansel and Gretel and Trevatgre with matinee and evening performances. Tickets range 25 cents to 75 cents with series subscriptions of 25 and 30 dollars and half subscriptions 12 50 and 15 dollars.

Grand Opera Week Corley Co Richmond San Carlo Grand Opera Co Aida Rig Etto Eve Faust la Bohem Madam Butterfly Cavalleria Rusticana Pagliacci Hansel and Gretel

Dockage at Market Has Value in Wheat and Flax

The USDA warns weed seeds in spring wheat and flax grown for market cut profits. Dockage raises harvesting costs, reduces feed value, and lowers market price. North Dakota dockage farm value exceeds 5.09 million dollars annually. Seed wheat should be cleaned to prevent weed seeds from being planted.

United States Department of Agriculture North Dakota Sers

Philadelphia visitor Kenneth Cornwell stays with relatives

Mr. Kenneth Cornwell of Philadelphia is spending several days here with relatives and friends.

Earl Fansler Alexandria, Va Kenneth Cornwell Philadelphia

Hickman Lands in Los Angeles Jail

Contained report describes Hickman confessing an uncontrollable urge to kill since childhood and Marian's increasing fretfulness the day of the killing. He reportedly offered to plead guilty to murder and kidnapping and accept the death penalty promptly. He appeared subdued as he was led to court, shackled and unable to hold his head.

Keyes Hickman Marian Ae A

Mr. M. V. B. Snoke Returns Home After Improvement

Mr. M. V. B. Snoke, patient at Blue Ridge Sanatorium for four months, is very much improved and has returned to his home in this city. Friends here are glad for his improvement and return.

Leslie Gaylord Paul Gaylord Norwalk Ohio Agnes Scott College Decatur W. C. Plundeke New York City Europe M. V. B. Snoke Blue Ridge Sanatorium Mr. Snoke

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Corporation Clerk Joseph C. O’leary Daniel O’leary Ethel Clevenger Howard O. Hart James Hart Ruth L. Haymaker Robert E. Kriner Clérkc Waynesboro Edna Feton Hagersto 1 Harry Whittock Ol Custer C. M. Custer Bath West Va J. Henry Keller Martha Middletown J. H. Syiddletown McGuire Stuart McGuire Westwood Beverley ' Byrd Harry Flood Byrd, Jr Jayrd Lyric Richmond Times-Dispatch Shenvaleers Josephine Haney South Loudoun Street Miss Haney the Star Governor’s Mansion Ann Tucker McGuire Mary Warden Boyd Nelia Dupuy Beverley Richard Griffith Lewis. Hyde Virginia Carson Riverton Nashville M. J. White Memorial Hospital Johnson City Tenn F.J. Schneiderhan City Nashtville American Association For the Advancement of Science Blackspurg Hough Cooper Eugene B. Cooper South Washington Street Ruth Douglas Upper Montclair N. J S. Donald McFadden Doroth, Douglas Brooklyn N. Y Walter Chadduck Earl Massie Edna Grubbs Margaret Grubbs Leroy Everhart Berryville J. W. Keffer Strasburg M. E. Hildebrand Keffer Nan Papay J. B. Beverley, Jr Cora Newcome Alexandria National Avenue Frances Carr Kline Mrs. G. F. Staling Lillian Hauptman Boston, Mass G. M. Hauptman Boyce George Simpson Rose Hawse Will Simpson George E. Brill Middletown Alvin Kremer Mrs. C. P. Kremer Laura V. Keffer Eunice Keffer Martha Lansford Charles Keffer Perry Wright Meredith Anderson Hilda Massie Skernstown Sadie Tabb Charles Town J. Howard Cather Selene Calvert Hagerstown, Md B. F. Prince Thomas Kremer Clayton Ritter Harrisburg B. F. Lineberg Allin, Va Orange, Va Hazerstown Frank Howe Frank Howe, Jr Douglas Howe Brunswick, Md Ethie DeHart Garfield Hospital Mrs A. J. DeHart Lions’ Club Bert Huntsberry Byrd Harry Guggenheim Times-Dispatch P. J. Hammack Oscar S. Brown North Loudoun Street Guy D. Brown Boston Mass Bachrach, Inc William E. Bowman N. Loudoun St John Noel Capitola Noel Daniel Lupton Kate Shaull Robert Swartz North Braddock Street S.J. Johnston Lynchburg, Va East Piccadilly Street Albert Curl Vincent Curl Miss Monica Curl Granville Davis Mary Alice Davis Pittsburgh Davis Russell Brown Lulu Mace Kate Mace South Braddock Street Eugene K. Davis Carlottesville, Va Jacob Yost Handle Avenue Willard Holland Mrs Holland Esboro Fred Wolverton Fannie Smoot Woodstock T. Russell Cather Fairmont Mrs. Cather FE. Clay Krebs Shenandoah Valley National Bank Ceaers Winchester Wholesale Gro. Co. Distributors Paramount Theatre Sais, Rogan Liam F. Aldric Wed Aldrich Los Angeles Maryland Arthur Hammersteins America Symphony Crehaes Water Kent East Water
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