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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1927

Page

3

Social and Personal Me He Forsyth to Be Married

Invitations issued mark forthcoming marriage of Miss Eleanor Pendleton to Mr. Harry Forsyth in Grace Church New York January 18 with Right Rev Charles Lew Satter presiding. Attendants include Miss Pendleton as maid of honor and Miss Lotitig Nelson as bridesmaid. tight details of attire and reception follow among family and out of town guests.

Charles Lew Satter Massachusetts Grace Church Eleanor Pendleton Berke Lotitig Nelson Talbot Entiiian Montreal Cana Lewis Sate Mo Wreo Ralph Johnson

Dinner Party at Oakland Highlights Local Guests

Mr and Mrs Kie hosted a January 2 dinner at Oakland with guests including Dr and Mrs Walter Lineweaver of Harrisonburg and Rev and Mrs Hupman. Dettra led a piano solo program as attendees noted many relatives and friends from Virginia and Pennsylvania in attendance.

Mes. Kié Istésydxline Oakland Nera Vaneluse Mmert Dettra Walter Lineweaver Harrisonburg George Fisher Moorefield W. Va Rob van Meter Smith A. C. Boyce Stephens City Conway James Reely James Wise Ahg Norman Wise W.dinges Belle Larrick Martha Reely Rhodes Lindenay Middletown Everett Kline C. B. Stickley William Stickley Irene Buckley Ang Tom Campbell Mary Kline W. B. O'Neal Sam O'Neal Messrs Carson Emmett Dettra Vaucluse Ella Gillock Lexington Snyder Pennsylvania Mary Rhodes Lindweaver Paul Halde? Man Winchester

Civic League and Surprise Parties Highlight January Events

January meeting of the Dounhters of the American is set for January 12 at 8 oclock in Fort Boutou Seminary with Mrs Harky R Greene hosting and a list of auxiliary ladies assisting. Nearby, Col H J Benchoff spoke at Handley Library about Shenandoah National Park. Miss Mable Newcome and Miss Marshall Stryker were honored at surprise birthday events with friends gathering at Lenore Virginia and South Kent street respectively. hosts included Mr and Mrs S G Newcome and Mr and Mrs Julian Rodgers.

Fort Bouttou Seminary Behng Harky R Greene Greene Kates W. Trenary G. O. Miller Michael Collins Stuart H. Edmonds Civic League Thisvafternoon Handley‘ Library Col. H.j.benchoff Woodstock Shenandoah National Park Miss Stryker Marshall Stryker Julian Rodgers South Kent Street Enect Kitchen

Entertainments at Stephens City Social Evening

Miss Mary Louise Barr hosted a bar party and dance at her Stephens City home last evening with evergreen and red decorations. Five hundred games entertained guests as refreshments were served. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. C B Anderson of Montclair New Jersey and Mrs. Arthur Everley of Middletown. Mr. F N Ruskell of Richmond also stayed at the George Washington Hotel.

Stephens ‘City Mary Louise Barr Stephens City Mrs. C. 8. Anderson Montclair, N. J George Washington Hotel F. N. Ruskell Richmond

Social notes from Winchester and surrounding area

Mrs. C M Collins and Carlton Collins Jr visit George Washington Hotel while he heads to the University of Maryland in Baltimore. Mrs James Lillis of Cumberland Md returns after a weekend visit. Miss Fien Fugitt and Mrs Wred Fugitt at home with parents as she recovers. Mrs A J Tavenner returns from Washington to Albin. Mrs C Woe hosts tea on West Pall Mall. D H Patterson and Miss Louise Zirkle return to San Francisco after attending their mother’s funeral. Several locals visit Martinsburg and Winchester. Zirkle and Patterson attended the funeral.

C. M. Collins Carlton Collins, Jr Keehn Washington Mr. Collins George Washington Hotel Mr. Collins, Jr Baltimore University of Maryland Fien Fugitt Wred Fugitt Ispine Iapsov Louise Zirkle Wincheater San Francisco Miss Zirkle Patterson Mrs. Zirkle

Local residents update from Strasburg and surrounding towns

Mr. Frank Chandler at Memorial Hospital in Strasburg is noted as a patient. Guy D. Bowman of Boston, visiting his parents on North Loudoun street, leaves for Baltimore then returns to Boston. W Fennell of Baltimore visits the G F House. Mrs. S M Wisecarter suffers laryngitis at home on South Washington street. Raymond Edmundson returns to the University of Virginia after holidays with his parents on the Valley Pike.

W. .Blair Hahn Stauntop R. S. Smith Taylor Hahn South Loudoun Street Frank Chandler Strasburg Sa Memorial Hospital Guy D. Bowman Boston Mass William Bowman North Loudoun Street Baltimore Rebar Boston S. M. Wisecarter South Washington Street Raymond Edmundson University of Virginia Mrs Charles Edmundson The Valley Pike

Two Men Held For Attacking and Robbing a Girl

William Shores and Gilbert Murphy were held in a southwestern police station in Baltimore on charges of assaulting and robbing Miss Jessie Cauldwell and Miss Ethel Mix after inviting them to ride home from a road house. The girls, found crying on the Annapolis road, said Leroy R. Clark a soldier stationed at Governor's Island No had been with them but was attacked and left the car. A Baltimore agency rented car was found abandoned near the scene.

Baltimore William Shores Gilbert Murphy Annapolis Westport Jessie Cauldwell Ethel Mix Leroy R. Clark Governor's Island Murphy Shores Clark

Frank L Stanton Georgia Poet Dies at 70

Frank L. Stanton, poet laureate of Georgia and longtime Atlanta Constitution staffer for 40 years, died at his Atlanta home at age 70. His best known poems include Mighty Like a Rose Lil Feller and Just Awearyin for You.

Associated Press Atlanta, Ga Frank L. Stanton Georgia The Atlanta Constitution Mr. Stanton L’il Feller

Speculators Regain Control of Market Movement

New York reports speculators regained control of price movement in today's stock market after an irregular early session. A $69,000,000 issue of New York City corporate stock was quickly sold, setting the highest general level in 15 years and marking the lowest on call money renewal since mid last month, signaling tighter credit and prompting notable short covering. The renewal rate on call loans fell to 4 1/4 percent.

Associated Press New York New York City

Mr. Whitlock Dies At Home Of His Son In Gore

James E. Whitlock a retired farmer near Gore Frederick county dies at 630 last evening at the home of his son Elmer Whitlock 216 East Baker street Death resulted from a complication of diseases He is survived by six children and several siblings The funeral will be at Fairview Church Timber Ridge with interment in the adjoining cemetery and pallbearers named Variously noted local kin and neighborsambled in the obituary

James E. Whitlock Goré Frederick County W. J. Whitlock Winchester Elmer Whitlock East Baker Street Whitlock Maggie McKee Whitacre Delia Barr Trone Effie Giffin Near Capon Bridge Cora Whitlock Gore Goldie — Slonaker Reaves Whitlock Capon Bridge D. M Whitlock Susan Lewis Alice Whitacre Fairview’Church Timber Ridge E J Netherton EW Smith Elmer,Wolford Dante Lonas

Foreign exchange trans actions via new Atlantic service listed

The International Acceptance Bank reports a maiden trans Atlantic call completed a one million pound foreign exchange deal with Midland Bank of London and a further around one million dollars arranged in five currencies.

International Acceptance Bank Foreign Exchange Department Midland Bank, Ltd London Midland Bank

Two Cadets Die in Midnight Collision at Kelly Field

Cadets Richard E. Terrell and Charles Shields both 22 of the advance flying school attack section at Kelly Field San Antonio were killed when their planes collided at 1500 feet and plunged to the ground in tail spins.

Associated Press San Antonio Texas Richard E. Terrell Charles Shields Advance Flying School Kelly Field

Americans Evacuated From Hankow As British Vessel Stands Off

Anxiety rose in Hankow as a British steamer anchored opposite the American consulate. Consul Frank P. Lockhart ordered women and children to board with provisions for three days, and about fifty American women prepared to sail to Shanghai amid ongoing military action in the region.

Associated Press Hankow Frank P. Lockhart Shanghai London

Ritenour Reports Washington Meeting Of Mutual Life Officials

Mr Ritenour of this city returned from Washington where he attended a meeting of Mutual Life Insurance officials and agents covering 22 Virginia counties plus the District of Columbia and parts of West Virginia Maryland The district manager Morgan spoke of a record year for the territory at the banquet at the New Willard Motel Will P Kennedy of the Washington Star also spoke and Ritenour discussed Opportunity.

Dove Ritenour Washington The Mutual Life Insurance Company Virginia District of Columbia West Virginia Maryland Morgan New Willard Motel Will P.” Kennedy Washington Star Mr. Ritenour

Funeral Rites For Little Helen Grim

Funeral services for six year old Helen Virginia Grim who died Tuesday from acute Brights disease were held yesterday at Grace Lutheran Church. Rev C A Freed officiated and interment followed in Mount Hebron Cemetery beside her grandfather Jackson Grim. A large crowd attended with many flowers sent in honor of the child. The pallbearers were Lee Massie Paul Massie William Gochenour and Richard Carpenter. Funeral director unk and Son had charge of the burial.

Helen Virginia Grim Carrol Grim Monmouth Street C. A. Freed Grace Lutheran Church Mount Hebron Jackson Grim Jesus Lee Paul Massie Gochenour Richard Carpenter Unk and Son

Rotary Club Honors Harry Boyle As Winchester Manager

Rotary members express regret at Harry Boyle leaving Winchester and praise his service as manager of the Winchester telephone exchange. Shiries Carter notes his courteous, obliging conduct and excellent leadership. Ralph Pettit will succeed Boyle as the new manager.

Mage Rotary Club Harry Winchester Shiries Carter Thiselephone Company Harry Boyle Ralph Pettit

Rotary club aims to strengthen ties at Newcastle gathering

A Christmas cablegram from W Longfield of Tyne Eng is read by Rotarians including Jack West Sta and Cy Mee Woodstock Moore Paxton ers and Company London and Mr Hughes Riehme and Mr Ayers Massachusetts. The group plans a civic meeting next Thursday with city officials to discuss community problems in a spirit of friendship and assistance.

Jack West Sta Cy Mee Woodstock Moore Paxtoners and Company Apple Brokers London Hughes Riehme Ayers Massachusetts W. Longfield On Tyne Eng Field Newcastle Winschester Rf. L. Gray Lot

Funeral Services Held For Widow of Col J J Creme

Funeral services were held for Emma G Creme widow of Col J J Creme a noted retiree and major in the United States Army The services took place at Lebanon Church with interment in the local cemetery The bereaved family reported she died after strokes and paralysis while visiting her daughter Mrs Paul Tastey in Lebanon County, Virginia

Jesse FL Lébanon Paul Tastey Lebanon Th Shealey Luther

Sarah Zane Company Regular Meeting Minutes

The record notes a regular meeting at ten o'clock with election of officers on the agenda. Following the meeting members requested a smoker event. secretary Lee Fisher is listed among attendees and notes the action.

Br Rt Lek Retna

Public Sale of Valuable Farm and Orchard Property

Executors of Thomas de Duvall & Dunn offer two parcels of prime Frederick County Maryland land including a 50 acre apple orchard. Sale set in Middletown Virginia area on February 1927 at 11 am. Terms require one third cash and balance in installments with bonds at 6 percent, secured by deed of trust and fire insurance. Auctioneers: Loring A. Cover and Harry R. Kern.

Courtchester Virginia Frederick Councinia Frederick County Middle Road Pieral Loring Harry R. Kern Thomas de Duvall & Dunn

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