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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1933
Page
3
Two children served as attendants, Betsyerr and Master Randolph Carr, guiding the bride down an improvised altar aisle. A cousin held flowers during the ring ceremony. the couple depart for a Washington residency ahead of the March 4 inaugural.
A compact listing covers regular weekly social and service gatherings. Events include a club meeting at Richard E. Griffith’s home on W. Clifford Street, Lions Club luncheon at George Washington High, Girls Association basketball practice at Handley High, a Daughters of the American Revolution meeting at Mrs. J. H. Berger’s home, Grace Lutheran adult choir session, Winchester Lodge charity ball at George Washington Hotel, Rotary class meeting, American Legion Post luncheon, Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church youth choir practice, all with specified days and times.
Frances Lindsay and David Ralston wed at the Rock Manor home in Wilmington Delaware with Rev Charles E Penniman officiating. Attending were sister in law Jane Baker matron of honor and Alice Warner maid of honor. The couple plans New York City residence after a wedding trip. Miss Mary Katherine Babb wed Jennings Randolph in Keyser West Virginia with a small ceremony at the Babb home. The bride wore white matelasse crepe and a white velvet turban with gardenias and roses.
The Armel Community League announced a debate to be held Thursday night February 23 at the schoolhouse. Debaters include members of the Winchester Debating Society and the topic will be announced later.
Mr James R DuShane, a well known Winchester apple broker, was reported to be recovering nicely from a severe pneumonia attack. Earlier his condition was described as critical, with friends closely watching his welfare as treatment continued.
Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Green and Mr. Stewart Bell Jr. left town last Monday for a southern motoring trip. A card received today from Mr. Bell says they were in St Augustine Florida last Saturday and plan to be gone about two weeks more.
Plans for the annual Elks Charity Ball are finalized. Proceeds will support local charitable work by the lodge with an additional food drive inviting attendees to donate canned goods or foodstuffs at the lobby for redistribution to the needy.
Announcement for the regular monthly meeting of the Ladies' Aid Society of the United Brethren Church to be held Tuesday evening at 5 30 o clock at the home of Mrs Fred Robinson 455 North Loudoun Street. Members urged to attend for important business on the program.
The regular monthly meeting of the Young Christian's Class of Episcopal Church South will be held Friday evening February 24 at 8 o clock at Mrs Newton Snapp's home 54 South Loudoun street. Members are urged to attend as important business matters will be discussed.
Miss Grace Bosserman of Fairmont Avenue, Nashville Tenn., has earned high honors at Ward Belmont School. Her excellent work places her on the dean's list, a select group chosen for scholastic standing.
A head on collision near Elkton left Floyd T. Carper dead and two others fatally injured. Miss McDonald, Harris, and Miller were hospitalized in critical condition after the crash. An unidentified woman also died, with Delays in identification reported by officials in Harrisonburg. Carper's funeral plans remained unsettled, with services likely at Middletown.
The will of George L. Rothgeb, a Fr ck county farmer, was probated in the county clerk's office. Lucile Rothgeb was named executrix on bond of $13,000 with appraisers J. D. Rinker, W. H. Keeler, E. A Gordon, J. M. Newell, and Co. Bauserman. Warren Rice testified to the signature. Sheriff Luther Pannett and G. C. Miller were unavailable.
Judge Rodgers in Jefferson County West Virginia Circuit Court at Charles Town approved a decree authorizing the sale of the Blue Ridge Orchard Company near Kabletown. The largest debt is a $57,500 bond issue, plus $6,500 in receiver’s certificates. Special commissioners James M. Mason Jr and Forrest A. Brown are named to conduct the sale.
A local observer, Mr. Lupton, described the shooting of President McKinley by Czolgosz at the Music Hall. He noted the assailant's approach, the guard's response, and the president's removal to a hospital. Czolgosz was later executed at Auburn State Prison. McKinley died September 14, 1901 in Buffalo.
A light literary remark on the title Son of the Sun for the emperor and a quip calling the real boss of Japan a Son of a Gun, then a play on words with Son of a Sho gun.
An evening basketball double header at Handley High School Gymnasium features the Bixie Collegians of this city versus the Paw Paw Tanners from Paw Paw, WA, at 7:30. The Girls' Athletic Association will meet Leesburg girls in the other game, with a small admission to cover expenses and support for the local teams.
The congressional library in Washington holds 4,477,451 books. This figure reflects the vast size of the national collection.
The stock market started the week uncertain but regained composure as commodity pressure eased and banking news stayed reassuring. By early afternoon losses narrowed to fractions to around three points while call money stood near 1 percent.
The Star reports daily closing quotes supplied through a wire arrangement with Stickell Sales Corporation. Chicago prices show May at 47 and July at 48 1/2, September at 49. Baltimore spot wheat at 68 1/2 and Winchester spot at 55.
The G A A basketball team hosts Leesburg tonight at Handley Court at 7:40 after a 15 23 win over Berryville on their home floor. Local fans are urged to attend and cheer the girls.
Washington reports that postmasters currently in office on March 4 will retain their positions for a four year term. Appointments by Franklin D Roosevelt after his inauguration will apply only to post offices where vacancies exist.
Major General William H. Johnston aged 72 former chief of staff of the American army of occupation in Germany dies at his home in the suburbs of Nice France. He retired from service and passed away last night.
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