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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1928

Page

3

Former Son-In-Law of Mrs Fahnestock to Wed Actress

Social notes announce that Syl Stokes Jr of New York and Miss Margaret Fahnestock, a motion actress, have filed for a marriage license in Los Angeles. Stokes, from a prominent New York family, has acted in films after starting as an extra. The piece notes Stokes’s Baltimore origins and a prior marriage, plus family ties through Mrs. Fahnestock and the late General Andrews.

Associated Press Angeles Cal Syl Stokes New York Baltimore Stokes Miss Dupont J. Stokes Caswell Margaret Fahnestock Episcopal Cathedral of Saints, Peter and Paul Washington Tokes Mix Fahneteck Gibson Falinetock Newport General. Andrews Maryford Falrfiestock W. Roy Stephenson Winchester Stephenson Be‘ing Paris Fey Benjamin R. Holcombe Theodore‘ Douglas’ Robinson Sam Rork Helgombe Coolidge

Delightful surprise party honors Mr Stout at Blairton

A surprise party was held at the home of Mr and Mrs William Stout in Blairton on December 9 in their honor. Florina Whitley and Lillian Tonsell hosted, with many guests present, games and dancing followed by supper at 10 o'clock as good wishes were given to Mr Stout. Mr and Mrs Fleming on wedding trip in Frederick County. Charles Elmer Teming of Baltimore and bride from Handley High School plan Baltimore home. Girls' Athletic Association to hold practice after 7:30 pm meeting at Handley School.

Syen William Stout Blairton Iyen Stout Florina Whitley Lillian Tonsell Anna ‘Diessick Anna Rafféy Martha Whirfey Beulah Welshon Nerma Walshons Sylvia Siler Lillian ‘Stout Ethel Stout Lena Stout Fern Tabler Willia Joe Madagan Horney McDonald William Cave Tensell Tabler Whirley Welshans Lilly Snow Henson Mr. Stout Fleming Charles Elmer Temi- 4 Baltimore Frederck County O. H. ‘Anderson Frederick John Fleming Dayton Hoffman Produce Company Handley High School Telephone Exchange Washington

Women's Civic League Meeting At Handley Library

The regular monthly meeting of the Women’s Civic League will be held at Handley Library at 4 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. A number of matters of interest to the members will be considered and full attendance is requested.

Woman’s Civic League Women's Civic League Handley Library

Mrs. Barr Dies After Hospital Operation

Mrs. Louis J. Barr formerly of this city and longtime resident of a region in a hospital in that city died yesterday after an operation to correct recent complications. Her brother J Madison Spurr received the news stating the procedure went satisfactorily and her condition was very good following the operation.

Louis J. Barr J. Madison Spurr

Birth and social notes fill Winchester society pages

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Grimm welcome a son at their home on South Cameron Street. The column records numerous residents visiting relatives, attending events, and traveling between Winchester, Clarke, and surrounding towns, naming attendees from New York to Detroit and Washington actors, with many returns from holidays and college observances.

Charles Grimm Cameron Street Grimm Audray Russell Florence Russell Lawrence Russell Willard Holland Cand A. P. Holland Washington Gainesboro

Large Gathering Of Relatives At DeHaven Funeral

The funeral of Benjamin F. DeHaven longtime mill owner and undertaker of Gainesboro was held yesterday in Martinsburg West Virginia. A large gathering attended the service at the home of his son in law Luther Pannett and wife on South Cameron Avenue. Clergy from United Brethren and Methodist churches officiated with Patriotic Order Sons of America rites at Mount Hebron Cemetery where pallbearers and lodge members conducted burial ceremonies.

Benjamin F. DeHaven Gainesboro Jerry Oom Martinsburg W. Va Luther Pannett South Cameron Aftet H. B. Richardson United Brethren Church of Reliance J. Luther Neff Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church Wagner Methodist Episcopal Church South DeHaven Mount Hebron Patriotic Order, Sons of America Gore Lodge A. R. Rinker Edward Roberts Julian Larrick Samuel Drown Ernest W. Adams Mellon Adams

Bodies of Three Recovered From West Korn Hotel Fire

Three bodies were recovered from the ruins of the West Korn Hotel in Ossining New York after a historic blaze believed incendiary. Victims identified or identified tentatively include Albert Albrecht and Mr and Mrs Albert McKenna of Syracuse New York.

Associated Rege Ossining N. Y West Korn Flea Albert Albrecht Albert McKenna Syracuse N.w

Comdr Jones Among Those Taken From Sunken Sub

The three men rescued from the submarine S 4 were identified by fingerprint experts as Commander R K Jones Lieut Joseph McGinley and Chief Machinist Mate Aaron A Hodges. Jones lived at Halethorpe Maryland with parents in Hennessy Oklahoma McGinley hailed from Morristown Pennsylvania Hodges resided in Riverside California.

Washington Jan Bureau of Navigation Liew-Comdr R. K. Jones Joseph McGinley Aaron Albert Hodges Jones Halethorpe Hennessy Oklo McKinley Morristown Hodges Riverside Cal

Tunney Plans June Title Bout With Top Challenger

Chicago report says Gene Tunney expects to defend the heavyweight title in June under Cernek's guidance with a top challenger. The bout may coincide with the Democratic national convention if held in Chicago. Separate note says Tunney targets two 1928 title fights with Paulino Uzendun and Jack Dempsey, likely July in Los Angeles.

Chicago Chicago Herald and Examiner Gene Tunney Tunney Anton J. Cermak New York Paulino Uzendun Jack Dempsey World Gene Los Angeles

Virginians Spend Sixty Six Million Yearly On Luxuries

The Virginia data from the 1928 University of Virginia News Letter shows Virginians spend about 66.26 million dollars on luxuries in 1927. Tobacco leads at 22.16 million, with theatres and amusements 11.21 million, soft drinks and ice cream 1.84 million, candy 8.27 million, jewelry 5.44 million, sporting goods and toys 0.17 million, and perfumes 3.15 million.

Associated Press University University of Virginia News Wrofes Wilson Gee The Journal of the National Education Association S. Treasury Department Virginia New York Pennsylvania Iwinole California Ohio Nevada

Grand Opera Week at The Mosque Richmond

San Carlo Grand Opera Co presents nine operas January 16 to 21 at The Mosque Richmond. Aida, Faust, Tosca, Madama Butterfly, Carmen, Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci, Hansel and Gretel, Il Trovatore featured with matinees and evenings. Subscriptions range 12.50 to 30 dollars with 25 cent seat options.

Grand Opera Week Corley Co Richmond San—Carlo-Grand Opera Co Aida Ri ‘Etto Faust la Bohen Thur Hansel Sat. Eve Ti Trovatore Grand Crate Week News Leader Bldg

Coolidge Nicaragua Policy Spars With Congress

Washington debate erupts as Coolidge aims to reinforce Marine detachments in Nicaragua and cooperate on elections. Lawmakers clash over withdrawal calls while Navy adds units and the State Department reports casualties. Managua notes Sandino threats and a provisional republic taking shape as officials deny a war.

Washington Coolidge Nicaragua House Senate State Department Stimson Huddleston Alabama Begg Ohio Wainwright New York United States Nye North Dakota Benator Heflin Navy Department San Diego Paria Island Atements T’dro Zapeda Mexico City Department Sandino Managua Quilali Nueva Segovia Henry L Stimson San Fernando Carbondale Til H. H. Daddell Sone Frank Daddell Dad Dell

Portland cement plastered walls hinder farmhouse fire spread

Portland cement plaster applied over metal lath forms a fire resistant wall system for farmhouses, reducing potential flame penetration and protecting the interior.

Committee Calls For Penna Ballots

The Senate privileges and elections committee issued subpoenas demanding the removal to Washington of the remaining ballots cast in the Ware Wilson senatorial contest in Pennsylvania in 1926. The action was announced in Washington.

Washington Pensylvania Senate Privileges and Elections Committee

Spanish Oil Monopoly Signs Five Year Supply Contract

New York January 5 The Spanish Oil monopoly now controls Spain's oil industry and has contracted with the Petroleum Export Association for all crude oil and at least 25 percent of refined products for five years, a source said today.

Associated Press New York Spain Petroleum Export Association

Seven Die In Berlin Explosion At City Edge

A violent blast in a northern Berlin house shortly after midnight killed seven people and injured 20. Rescue crews feared others were buried in the rubble as investigators suspect a gas pipe defect caused the explosion.

Associated Press Berlin

Third Liberty Loan May Be Retired

Treasury plans retirement of the third Liberty bond issue maturing September 16 exchanging for treasuries issued in 1927 and 1928. In Winchester Virginia a court order directs non resident executor William Henry Louthan to appear within ten days to protect interests in a suit about settlement of accounts and debts and a deed of trust. The order requires publication in the Winchester Evening Star for four weeks and posting at the courthouse, with mailing to the executor.

The Associated Press Washington Treasury Corporation Court Winchester Virginia Robert M. Glass fYeoples. Drugs Company, Inc William Henry Louthan William Henry Louth Laura Order C. Hauck Elsie May Louthan Hilda Hottel Foltz Donald J Weems Shenandoah Valley National Bank of Laura V Hauck City of Genera Relief William Henr Louthan Potomac Ediso Company Frederick Winchester Evening Star J. Gray Beverley

Planting Upgraded Rootstocks Boosts Rose Vigor

Garden researchers suggest grafting modern roses onto sturdier rootstocks to enhance growth and resilience. The approach aims to improve nutrient uptake and drought tolerance, potentially expanding durable varieties for commercial and home gardens.

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