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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1929
Page
3
Social reporter Mrs. Isabelle F. Miller accepts news by mail or phone. Notify by 3 to 4 p.m. for next day items. Phone number appears incomplete in the text.
Mrs Marg Rhinehart, guest of honor at the Nord Hotel breakfast, jested that once written a sentence becomes libel in print. The event, led by league president Mrs Bonnie M. Busch, echoed holiday cheer as attendees like Mrs Katherine Glass Greene gathered in Winchester.
The Christian Endeavor Union of Centenary Reform Church will host a joint watch night social tomorrow at 9 30 in the gymnasium. Miss Margaret Richards leads the social hour, Mr Floyd Haines handles the program at 11, and Rev E J Rohart delivers a Year’s talk. The group aims to defend the banner for largest attendance amid strong interest. Old Father Time will greet guests at the door.
Mr. and Mrs. Luther Pannett entertained Sunday at a roast turkey dinner at their South Cameron Street home. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Roy DeHaven of Washington D C Mr. and Mrs. Bert Barr Mr. and Mrs William Whittington of Martinsburg and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Pannett and Mr. Miles W Pannett of the city.
A series of social notices details Christmas and holiday gatherings. Guests from Stephens City Winchester Hanover and Relief attended dinners hosted by the Hicks Jol liffe Miller and Russell households. Others left for Winter Park Florida and journeys to Philadelphia Washington and Hagerstown.
Families visiting the area include the Henrys of South Kent street returning to Lancaster after Christmas with Addison Henrys. Memorial Hospital reports treatment for George A. Miller and Eddie Abram Zirkle recovering from tonsil surgery. Evelyn Brumback resumes duty as nurse. Various visitors from Martinsburg, Johnson City, and Brunswick spent holidays with local relatives. Civil League luncheon announced for Friday. Edna Lamb to Farmville for studies. A motor trip to Miami noted for C C Bauserman party. Several locals return home from visits in Richmond Glebe and Farmville with schedules and arrivals listed.
In Columbus Kansas two liquor raiders were wounded when Kansas officers misidentified each other during a gunfight at an abandoned coal mine five miles north of town. Constable John Crawford was shot in the right lung. Deputy Sheriff Ora Folk was wounded in the arm and scalp. The still operators escaped.
Mrs Emma Haymaker Trenary wife of Samuel W Trenary a retired official of the old States Express Company died early this morning at her home in Clarksburg West Virginia A nephew Samuel W Trenary of Winchester received the notice The body will be brought to Winchester by motor hearse Wednesday for a noon funeral at Mount Hebron Cemetery Interment will follow She was sister of the late Robert W and Edgar Haymaker of Winchester last of her immediate family left only her husband no children aunt by marriage to Samuel W Trenary Joseph N Trenary Charles E Trenary of nearby towns She was a native of Winchester and relatives live in Cumberland and Harrisonburg
Three Indianapolis creditors filed a petition in involuntary bankruptcy against the Stutz Motor Car Company in federal court. Simultaneously Standard Automotive Parts Company filed suit in Marion County seeking a receiver, claiming a $753.12 claim and that Stutz faces insolvency with insufficient assets. Col. E S Garrell was absent for comment.
The Atchison Globe quotes the Detroit Free Press noting one man loses work for golf specialization and another for a fondness for attending funerals. The column hints at Senator Grundy facing tough associates in his innocence.
The piece Beautiful Shenandoah Valley by M. H. Rouark of Martinsburg and associates will air this afternoon between 6 and 6 from WRVA Richmond. Jack Schill and his West Virginians perform with Irah Jackson of this city on piano.
Col Rolfe Millar Sr deeded Rosé Hill Park to Front Royal, a five to six acre site north of Royal Avenue. The high elevation offers a view of the town and Blue Ridge mountains and could support recreation and a public camp for visitors. Millar, a veteran and editor of the Warren Sentinel, has a long Front Royal presence.
A cartoonish quote contrasts omniscient drivers with handouts from the Cincinnati Enquirer. The Indianapolis News asks what if the World Court could jail the United States for breaking the prohibition law.
Officers of the Golden Rulers year installation are described as active and well known, with leadership praised and expected to expand class activities. The article notes experienced members who have previously served in class work and are now continuing to contribute.
Ceremonies were led by W. A. Hardy in place of Reverend M. D. Mitchell who could not attend due to illness.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Robert B. Nelson of Christ Episcopal Church with assistance from Rt. Rev Robert Jett bishop of Southwest Virginia and Rev Dr William Page Dame of Christchurch School. Active pallbearers included Herbert S Larrick John M Steck W Nelson Page W A Baker William Beverley Shirley Carter and Harry H L Doll of Williamsburg plus Judge.
Many intimate friends from far away gathered for Ward’s last rites. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Wade of Washington Virginia Rev Edward Hinks of Washington DC Mrs David Ward of Washington DC Mrs John I Graham of New York City and Mrs Randolph N Baltimore with Mr and Mrs from Page Dame and their daughter Miss Josephine Dame Christchurch Virginia.
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