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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1928

Page

3

Social and Personal Bits From Richmond and Nearby

A Richmond society page notes engagements and weddings across families, with details of receptions and guests. The piece recounts Miss Franc Arant's engagement to Adam Holland Wilmer Jr and a New York church wedding of Miss Ellen Porter Richcreek and Charles Edgar Fox, plus community updates on W. O. Zinn’s illness and Gladys Virginia Hayton Knupp marriage plans.

Gladys Hayton G. C. Knupp George Hayton Berryville Clarke

Latimer Family Tea Gathers in Washington

Judge and Mrs J Wilmer Latimer of Jefferson County West Virginia hosted a tea at the Chevy Chase Club in Washington. Their daughter Miss Lillian Latimer was presented as Rear Admiral Julian Latimer commander of the Philadelphia Navy Yard visited to greet his niece.

Granddaughter of Major Putnam Engaged to Mr Otis

Announcement from New York states Miss Frances Lindon Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Lindon Smith of New York and Loon Point New Hampshire to Mr Raymond Otis of Chicago. Miss Smith was presented at Court of St James in 1924 and is granddaughter of Major George Haven Putnam famed New York publisher who promoted Shenandoah Valley tourism after visiting Winchester and nearby regions.

Major Putnam New York Frances Lindon Smith Joseph ‘Lindon Smith That City Loon Point N. H Raymond’ Otis Chicago Smith Court of St. James George Haven Putnam Shenandoah Valley Winchester

Miss Nichols Engagement Announced at Purcellville Party

Mr and Mrs John B Nichols of Purcellville announce the engagement of their daughter Bernice Correen Nichols to Norton Reichenbach of Allentown Pennsylvania at a Saturday bridge party. The couple plan spring wedding. Nichols a Cedar Crest College graduate and a Northampton resident. Reichenbach a graduate of Pennsylvania State University.

Miss Nichols John B. Nichols Purcellville Bernice Correen Nichols Norton Reichenbach Allentown Cedar Crest College Northampton Reichenbach Pennsylvania State University

Miss Fay Martz Weds Matthew G. Ebersole in Boonsboro

Announcements from Boonsboro Md report the marriage of Miss Fay Martz daughter of Mrs Mary Martz to Mr Matthew G Ebersole. The couple are described as rea lte and their nuptials received in the community.

Fay Martz Matthew G. Ebersole Miss Fay Martz Mary Martz Boonsboro, Md Matthew G. Eber

Ebersole Wedding Ties Sharpsburg Families Across County

Sole son of Mr and Mrs William Ebersole of Sharpsburg Md wed on Wednesday December 28 After a short wedding trip the couple will live near Sharpsburg where the bridegroom farms Mr Ebersole is a cousin of Mr Matthew Ebersole of the city and has many Frederick county family connections Guests at a dinner for the couple were Mr and Mrs Matthew Ebersole of the city and Mr and Mrs Arthur Bush of Kabletown yesterday.

Sole William Ebersole Sharpsburg Ebersole Matthew Ebersole Frederick County

Green family hosts at Wild Goose farm party

Mr and Mrs Melvin Green and their son Montgomery and Mr Stewart Bell Jr returned from Shepherdstown West Virginia where they were guests of Mr and Mrs Jarrett hosting a house party at Wild Goose farm. Bell also visited his half-brother Lanier Gray in Washington during the holidays.

Melvin Green Montgomery Green Stewart Bell, Jr Shepherdstown W. Va Jarrett Wild Goose” Farm Mr. Bell Lanier Gray Washington

Virginia Hunt Club Brings Society Horse Show to Washington

Clarke Fauquier and Loudoun residents head to the Riding and Hunt Club in Washington Friday for a charity society horse show benefiting the Soldiers Sailors and Marines Club which owes 17000. Judges include Arthur White Fred McElhorne Blanton Winship and Gen Henry T Allen. The event features Silvercrest the famed jumper and a diplomatic class for younger diplomats with eight events in both afternoon and evening programs.

Virginia Hunt Club Clarke, Fauquier Loudoun Counties Washington Soldiers, Sailors and Marines’ Club Washington Evening Star Richard M. Cutts Arthur White Fred McElhorne Middleburg Co! Blanton Winship Gen Henry T. Allen Fort Myer Col Guy V. Henry Maj. C. L. Scott Peggy Leith Warrenton Silvercrest Cary T. Grayson J. T. Jackson

Martinsburg Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Mrs. Allen Jackson and her young daughter from Philadelphia visited local friends and relatives. Formerly Myrtle Hudson of this city, she attended gatherings with the Jackson party. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. White and Mrs. J. R. Sonner of Stephens City brought guest Mrs. Anna J. of North Dakota for a Friday visit with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Sonner on Illinois Avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Faulkner Jr. arrived from Chicago to spend New Year at Boydville. Misses Margaret and Cirrene Stotler returned home on North Maple Avenue after a stay with friends in Winchester, Virginia.

Central Methodist Church Staunton Ellen Porter Richcreek Charles Edgar Fox Frederick Annfield Richcreek Clara Richcreek Margaret Irvine Avon Mildred Harmon Waynesboro Gladys Godsey Gate City Mary Jane Cline Jean White Gladys White Mildred Harrishey Glenn Cline, Jr Messrs Russell Thomas Orville Fryman Horzile A. .Wright James Lightfoot Marshall T. Miles Lieut G. H. Walper Mendelssohn Mary Weade E. Lee Draper Driver Etter Jacob Bond Robin Hood Fox West Beverley Street Martinsburg Journal Allen Jackson Philadelphia Chicago Boydville Margaret Cirrene Stotler North Maple Avenue Winchester

Miss Wright to Enter New York as Student Nurse

Elizabeth Wright of F. S. Emmert's, bound for New York to enter Lebanon Hospital as a student nurse. She hosted a farewell dinner at Clearbrook for about fifteen co workers from the Emmert store.

Miss Wright Emmert’s Elizabeth Wright F. S. Emmert’s New York The Lebanon Hospital Clearbrook

Social Roundup of Holiday Travel and Visits

Local residents and guests from Baltimore Philadelphia and Washington returned home or headed back after holidays. Notables included Dr. Levin accompanying Zelda Klompus to Baltimore and many others visiting relatives in Brunswick Frederick and Harrisonburg while staying at the George Washington Hotel.

Mail Pilot Missing Since Sunday Evening

Air mail pilot H. G. Smith, en route from Cleveland to New York, has been missing since Sunday night. He departed Cleveland with a mail cargo at 6 30 p m and was last tracked over Brookville Pennsylvania about an hour later, lacking any trace after Brookville.

Bellefonta Air Mail H. G. Smith Cleveland New York Bellefonte Smith Brookville

Miss Glietz Gives Up Straits Swim Attempt

Mercedes Glietz of London, who began a second try to swim the 27 mile Straits of Gibraltar from Tangier, Morocco, abandoned the attempt late today after starting early this morning.

Associated Press Tangiers Morocco Mercedes Glietz London Straits of Gibraltar

Dawn loss believed after Cape Cod plane disappearance

Captain R V Comeau of the Rose Anne Beliveau says The Dawn sank 18 miles NW of Nauset Beach in a NW gale on December 23 during an attempted flight from New York to Harbor Grace with Mrs Frances W Grayson and three male companions. He heard motors and later heard the radio announcement of the missing plane.

Associated Press Portland Cape Cod Frances W. Grayson Harbor Grace N. F New York R. V. Comeau Rose Anne Belliveau Comeau British West Indies Nauset Beach Light Oskar Omdal

Funeral Services For Late Miss Sarah Bell

Miss Sarah Bell died last Friday at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Williams in Middletown after illness since a paralyzing stroke in 1926. Funeral services were held at 11 oclock from the home of her brother Stewart Bell on North Cameron Street with Rev McFaden and Rev Brown officiating. Interment followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers included Robert Bell Robert Schultz Dr P W Boyd Dr B M Knight Fred S Boyd and Andrew Bell Harman Bell of Baltimore attended the service and returned home due to family circumstances.

Sarah Bell Thomas A. Williams Middletown Stewart Beil North Cameron Street Dy. F. T. McFaden Presbyterian Church Francis A Brown Episcopal Church of Woodstock Miss Bell Sears Jesus Mount Hebron Cemetery Robert Bell Robert Schultz P. W. Boyd B. M. Knight Fred.s. Boyd Andrew Bell Harman B. Bell Baltimore

Student Marshall Wingfield Returns to Richmond

Mr. Marshall Wingfield returns to Richmond Virginia to resume studies at the medical college after visiting over the holidays with his parents Mr and Mrs James B Wingfield in town

Marshall Wingfield Richmond The Medical College James B. Wingfield

Prosecution Reviews Insanity Plea in Hickman Kidnapping Case

Los Angeles officials press ahead with a trial plan for William B. Hickman, the Marian Parker kidnapper and murderer, amid moves to argue against an insanity plea. Investigators note a woman seen at Hickman’s apartment the day Parker was killed and a secretive visit by three men including his counsel Jerome Walsh. A physician named Otis among the visitors is identified as part of the defense inquiry.

Los Angeles Cal William B. Hickman Marian Parker Slickman Hickman Jerome Walsh Kansan Walsh Higekman Fey Otis Alienis S Martin Ivy Thoms Los Angele William Edward Hickman Kansas City

Mrs Lindbergh Aims to Fly Home From Mexico trip

Mrs Evan geline Lindbergh planned to finish her homeward journey to Detroit by air after a Ford monoplane was towed from Chicago. A prior forced landing occurred amid sleet and snow, halting progress yesterday after take-off from Chicago.

Edwardsburg Mich Mexico Evangeline Lindbergh Chicago Detroit

Annual meeting notice for Shenandoah Valley Bank in Winchester

The stock holders will meet at the bank in Winchester Virginia on January 10 at eleven o clock for election of directors and other business. Signed by Wm. G. Hardy cashier Shenandoah Valley National Bank. (12-10-2350)

Winchester Tichester Shenandoah Valley National Wm. G. Hardy

Four Killed In Marietta Trolley Car Wreck

Four people died and many were injured when two interurban trolley cars collided near Glover's Station, Marietta, Georgia. The Georgia Power Company line shift caused a head on crash. the passenger car telescoped with several injuries reported. the dead include Mrs. Cleveland White and Mrs. W A McIntyre of Marietta. motorman Luther James and Jindson of Gilmore Station among the injured. Officials said up to 25 may be hurt and some fatalities may be unconfirmed.

Marietta Interart Atlanta Glover's Station Cleveland White W A. McIntyre Luther Kames Jindson Gilmore Station Georgia Power Company Extm

Sears Roebuck President Dead After Illness

C M Kittle president of Sears Roebuck and Company dies after a two week illness in Chicago at age 47. Born in Elkins West Virginia he rose from station clerk to Illinois Central official before joining Sears in 1924 succeeding Pa Rosenwald on the board. Married 1921 to Jane Dabney of Louisville.

Associated Press Chicago C. M. Kittle Sears, Roebuck and Commspany Illinois, Central Railroad Mr. Kittle Mail Company Pa Rosenwald Elkins W. Va Westginia Central and Pittsburgh Illinois Central Jane Dabney Louisville

Showmen Struggle With Uplift And Upkeep In Theater

A noted comment from the Greeley Tribune Republican discusses the ongoing challenge for showmen to balance uplifting content with sustaining theater upkeep and finances.

Greeley Col Tribune-Republicati

Opposition to Al Smith Cited in Local Papers

In sympathetic commentary from La Grange Georgia and Woodstock Iowa newspapers readers are urged to overcome sales resistance to Al Smith. The remarks frame opposition as counterproductive and emphasize the cost of induced efforts once a purchase is made.

al Smith

Parkersburg Visit and Christmas Holiday Travels

Migg and family spent time in Parkersburg West Virginia with relatives and friends. Mr and Mrs J W Sibert returned home after visiting Baltimore Maryland and Washington DC during Christmas holidays.

Charles W. Trenary Jacksonville Fla Peksr Parkersburg W. Va J. W Sibert Baltimore Washington, D. C

Also Mentioned on This Page

Children’s Party Oyes Daverity Beaddaioatin Bich Nelia Dupuy Franc Arant Mn Arant Adam Holland Wilmer Jr William Wilmer Clarkes Dentityy.a New- York Reelif H. Brooks Ludsay Rogers Richard H. Wilmer Ydon Amt Knoxville Tenn Southern Railway Wridegroom Wilmer Institute Johns Hopkins Hospital Sedlwerees Esk Gochenour Anne Gochenour Upperville Norfolk Country Club Guy Ewing Katherine Eleanor Ewing Gonour John F. Rodman Hawley Mart Star of the Park Row Isabel Hawley West Seventy-sixth Street John McCormick Mat Columbus N.C John F Mary T. Henry Rodman Clayton, N. Y James Elizabeth Augsbury MacLam W. O. Zinn Frederick Unty Bradettarg Kright Centenary Reformed Church Market Shenandoah, County, Va Hagerstown Charles Fox Red Cross Tsberry Mrs. Latimer Horse Country William Holliday Misses. Matter Albert Kramer Phillip Kramer University of Virginia Anna Mae Snake Carlisle Harrisburg Dillsburg Mary Katherine Quick Justa Quick Williamsburg William and Mary College Bertha McInturff Francis Cooper Martinsburg Lou Baker D. C. Randolph Opequon Zelda Klompus Miss Klompus Dr. Levin Hilda Sakolsky Meyer Hatmberger Elmer Fuller Brunswick, Md Charles Shiner Takoma Park D. C Mrs A. G. Swanson Gardner Hillyard Lillian Hillyard Hoffmeister Albert. Hillyard Jessie May Hillyard Bessie Hillyard Jessie Hillyard Trenary P. C. Wood Philadelphia, Pa George Washington Hotel Gettings Merryman Baltimore, Md John van Dyke Tweedy Edna Seclinder Brunswick Addison Henry Leslie Cage Alfred Tucker United States Naval Academy Annapolis, Md Mrs. E .C. Walsh Wilbur Chester Riley Max. Shanholtz Lynchburg Harry Lovett This City James Huff Strasburg William Ryan Frederick, Md Belle McDonald Melvin Starr Denny Reardon Cumberland, Md Patrick Reardon Madelyne Morris Charles Town Virginia Rehill Margaret St. Ceran Martin Wisecartier Mrs. St. Ceran Martinque Nora Parrish Relatves Canon Springs Anna Pingley Arthur Lea Wright Morton Thibodeau Washington and Lee University Lexington, Va Margaret Anderson Washngton Miss Anderas Virginia Rebill North Kent Street Madeline Anderson Haseen W. P. Anderon Harrisonburg State Teachers’ College J. F. Dean New York City Oerge Washington Dawn Doctor Associate Press International Newsree Stockholders’ Meeting Foo Reece Sample Shoe Store Marietta, Ga Sears, Roebuck Woodstock Sentinel Shenandoah Valley National Bank Istetto Cy Ree Lea Epiary Jabette N. Main Street
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