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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1930
Page
3
Social and personal items note contact for the department’s social reporter Mrs teabeile P Miller inviting readers to send details by phone.
Mrs. Jay W. Johns found several Monroe tokens in France from his ministerial days there. She located a bust after Gilbert Stuart. a Sevres copy is hoped. Virginia will get a Monroe bust for the Capitol niche near the Houdon Washington statue. Governor Pollard aims to fill all niches by Yorktown’s 150th anniversary next October.
McFaden addressed the Richmond Masonic Lodge as it marked its anniversary. Services were held at Grace Covenant Church with sermon by Rev Dr Thomas W Hopper of Culpeper. Lieut Gov James H Price installed new officers at the celebration.
Messrs Frank A. Jacques Clyde DeHart attended the annual agency convention of the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York in Washington with general manager Thomas P. Morgan presiding. Virginia Maryland and the District of Columbia were represented the banquet was a feature and entertainment novelties were provided.
Mrs J Frank Eddy who came from Boston to visit relatives here during the holidays has been ill for several days at her sister Mrs A L Green's home on South Washington Street with a severe cold but is now somewhat improved Mr Eddy has returned to Boston Ada Fahrney of 113 Virginia Avenue Hagerstown was treated for head and face lacerations after an auto accident near the city and released to return home Her daughter Gladys Butts of Wilmington Delaware remains in hospital with an internal fracture but is reported in satisfactory condition.
A marriage license was issued in the county clerk's office yesterday to Mr. Lloyd Elliott and Miss Sadie Ada Smeltzer, both of Gore, this county. The bridegroom is a son of Robert Elliott, of Gore, and is a farmer by occupation. His bride is a daughter of Mr. David Smeltzer.
Handley Library announced a Thursday closure in observance of New Year’s Day. Patrons wishing to withdraw books over the holiday should do so before the library closes at 9 PM tomorrow.
A Christmas party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Baker honored Mrs. Donald Nixdorff and Mrs. Baker's daughter-in-law. The historic Winchester mansion glowed with smilax and electric lamps as about fifty guests enjoyed a buffet, dancing, and hospitality.
A bustle of holiday visits fills Washington as Walter Chadduck and Miss Margaret Evans visit relatives and friends. Guests include Mrs. Katharine Rauhoff, Miss Hellyn Keeler, and others from Martinsburg, Morgantown, Hagerstown, and Baltimore. Health updates note Mrs. A. R. Lichliter ill and Mr. W. Lee Fisher improving.
An Ellicott City woman, 27, Miss Margaret Neuman, was found dead by a friend with a will and notes revealing a planned suicide. Nearby a Baltimore girl, 17, Miss Margaret Koch, was critically wounded after taking her father's service pistol and attempting self-harm.
The report notes that during a ten day open season 30,900 deer were killed and a mistaken .1 deer was fatally shot.
In the Corporation Court a dispute between antique dealer Scott Rush and Dr. R. A. Shafer centered on 375 old coins and stamps sold for 130 dollars. Rush claimed the lumber offered as payment was inferior, while Shafer valued the coins low and offered to sell the lot for ten cents each if bought together. The judge ordered Shafer to keep the coins and stamps and deliver 3,000 feet of lumber in exchange.
Richmond authorities say 2,000 unemployed men can be employed on state highways by February 15 using 1,505,000 dollars in Federal emergency funds. Funds will be matched with regular federal money, allocated by eight districts, with no convict labor. Bids must be advertised after funding is allocated, and work could begin February for some crews.
Clarke county reports a countywide Red Cross census listing families likely to need winter aid and potential donors. Sub chairmen are named for Longmarsh Chapel Greenway and Battletown, with Ralph Dorsey coordinating merchant discounts. Headquarters move to Courier building.
Thunder of guns across Southern Burma signals a vigorous clash between government troops and rebels. Heavy casualties are reported from the jungle region between Rangoon and the rebel stronghold. The rebellion’s causes and leaders remain uncertain.
The Eastern trunk line railways finally agreed on a consolidation plan after months of cautious negotiation. The move follows a Transportation Act framework and gains support as the stock market receives a late-year boost after persistent speculation.
The carrier shares made one of the most vigorous advances of recent years, advancing about two to eight points. Call money renewed unchanged at 31% per cent.
Closing prices in Chicago grain pits edged higher despite a weak Liverpool market. Wheat March 80 and May 81 1 4 with July 66 2 2, Oats March 32, May 32 4 4 and July 32, Rye March 41 4 4 and May 42 2 4 with July 41 4 2.
A man recently blinded by a dazzling light regained his sight after an hour had elapsed. The initial glare faded and his vision returned, as reported by The Humorist.
Fishermen along the Maryland Bay protested limits set by army engineers, fearing hindrance to spawning grounds. A misreading of regulations showed nets had long occupied the area without preventing spawning, and the Army Engineers overruled the Maryland Province’s protest.
A judge announces the twelve greats and thirteen thousand contestants will begin a competition list titled Anthony's with Cleopatra. The fragmentary note hints at a staged challenge or cataloging event.
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