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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1929

Page

3

Social and Personal News From Winchester Lions Club

Mr and Mrs Herbert Larrick entertained Lions Club members at their home on Waford Street. The gathering featured a club quartet and group singing. Out of town guests included Ira Shoemaker of Albany NY. The event included business talks about a proposed White House site near Mountain Falls and a land offer of 300 acres. Several local residents and guests were noted for births, meetings, and hospital duties.

Ick Waford Street Larrick Messrs Hawthorne Sirbaugh Potts Rush Riley Ira H. Shoemaker Marquette Coal Company, Inc Albany Hohannus, Brown and Sutton Albert Oates White House Will Atkinson Capon Springs Mountain Falls E. T. Clark Shoemaker Florida Winchester The Winchester Lions

Winchester’s Finest Shoe Store Ad

An advertisement proclaims Winchester’s finest shoe store with the claim If it is new, we have it. indicating a broad inventory and emphasis on novelty footwear.

Winchester

Miss Phadonia Ritter Dies After Brief Illness

Miss Phadonia Belle Ritter of Winchester died at Winchester Memorial Hospital at 2 30 this morning after a two week illness with heart trouble. Survived by six brothers and two sisters, funeral set for 3 PM Monday at her brother A Taylor Ritter’s home 215 East Cork Street with Rev W L Dudley and Rev Murray D Mitchell officiating. burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery.

Phadonia Belle Ritter Winchester Memorial Hospital Miss Ritter Vea A. Taylor Ritter East Cork Street W. L. Dudley Church of Christ Murray D. Mitchell Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South Mount Hebron James W. Ritter Mary Susan Cornwell Riter A. Teylor Ritter A. G. Ritter C. W. Ritter G. W. Ritter Winchester C. B Ritter Middletown This County P. C. Ritter Alexandria Elsie Freeman Mies Andije Ritter Tampa, Floride

Eliza Washington Dies After Lingering Illness

Eliza Washington aged 61 a respected local woman and former domestic dies after a lingering illness. Widow of Taylor Washington she leaves children Kate Jones Alice Washington and James Washington all of Winchester. Daughter of the late Richard Fletcher. Funeral Sunday at 3 PM from the Baptist Church on South Braddock Street with Rev S S Spriggs officiating burial in Orrick Cemetery.

Eliza Washington Taylor Washington Kate Jones Alice Washington James Washington Winchester Richard Fletcher Baptist Church South Braddock Street

South End Hase Company to Elect Officers Monday

The South End Hase Company will hold its annual election of officers Monday night at their hall on West Monmouth street. Several changes in personnel are expected and a large turnout of members is anticipated, with a smoker to follow the meeting.

Women’s Auxiliary Women's Auxiliary Winchester Memorial Hospital Nurses’ Home Atwne South End Hase Company West Monmouth Street

Heavy Snow Paralyzes Southwest Traffic in Blizzard Conditions

Southwest sections face massive snow and wind driven blizzard after 18 hours of snowfall. Streetcar service ends and car travel becomes perilous due to freezing rain and drifting snow. Residents and several visitors are noted at local hotels and guest houses as activity slows amid winter weather.

Associated Press Kansas City

Scouts Win Close Berks County Youth Basketball Game

The Troop No. 1 Ber Feo 7a team edged Berkeley Springs Scouts of Berkeley Berney W Va 52 to 20 in a hard fought junior basketball contest. Sirbaugh and Norton led Winchester with 11 and 7 baskets as the locals built a 20 point lead by the second quarter and added 22 more in the final period before substitutions. The Scouts, undefeated in three games, next meet Byresture Wednesday at Handley High School gym.

Ber Feo OT Berley Ber Berkeley Berney W.va Ae Cens Winchester Miller W. Flickingerton Norton Kljipe Taylor Ruppthe Sirbaugh Fe Kern Winchester Baker

Girl's Host Falls To Death After a Night At Theatre

Horace J L Williamson 65 an official of the United rubber company fell from a tenth floor window after a night at the theatre and night club. Miss Fru Munally his guest hurried to the elevator after the body was found in the rear yard. Police believe he fell while attempting to open a window after dining with Miss Munally.

Associated Press Tore Jay Piter Horace JL. Williamson The United Fru .Munally Williamson Eribs Mary Black John John Ana Tadiors Blok John

Only Six Saved When Steamer Sinks

AP dispatch from Paris reports the French steamer Malakoff sank off Minorca two days earlier. Only one officer and five sailors survived. the captain's wife and two passengers were among 27 missing.

Associated Press Paris Jen Minorca

Marc McDermott Dies at Windsor Hospital

Veteran film and stage actor Marc McDermott died at Windsor Hospital today after a four week illness from a liver ailment. He had been ill for some time and his death ends a long career in stage and screen.

Marc McDermott Windsor Hospital

Tarzan Rescues Bobby as Pit Trap Threatens Jungle

Tarzan spots a concealed pit trap on a jungle trail and saves Bobby with a rope swing. Black John schemes to steal Mary Trevor and forces a tribal wedding, while Tantor and villagers threaten as danger deepens.

Black John Tarzan Tantor Souledey Bobbie Bobby Feccan Mary Trevor Mary Heaven

Joseph St. Denny Seeks Re election to House

A notice announces Joseph St. Denny's candidacy for reelection to the House of Delegates subject to the Democratic primary. The date line reads December 26, 121.

House of Delegates Joseph St. Denny

Washington Politicians Need A Reform Push Ahead of Hoover

The piece urges U S politicians to adopt a stronger will and conduct as President-elect Hoover approaches. It notes that many individuals are acquiring habits through frequent appearances before the judge, signaling a call for reform and restraint among leaders.

Washington South America Hoover

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