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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1931
Page
3
Social and Personal section fragment lists names and events but text is garbled and unreadable leaving no clear individuals or dates to summarize. The readable portion mentions a social reporter and a person likely named Miller with imperfect context.
Mrs Glaize and Mrs Massie read papers on Christmas in Scandinavia at a Century gathering. The discussion covered Norway Sweden and Denmark traditions from festive meals to Epiphany, with notes on elves Santa Claus and regional customs across Lapps and fjords. Rev Mr and Mrs Clark received a royal pounding at Brucetown circuit parish house.
Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Jenkins entertained at their Dodge avenue home Sunday with a dinner party. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Irvin and Miss Virginia Jenkins of Martinsburg West Virginia, Mr. and Mrs. B. Strickler and Mrs. Mollie Lee, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jenkins and William Strickler of Berryville Virginia, plus Ward Jenkins Holmes Gunther Lillian Jenkins and Helen Jenkins of Winchester.
Last Sunday guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Carl Martin included Mr and Mrs Benjamin Massie and daughter Genevieve of Stephens City Mr and Mrs R Dorsey and son Garland and Mr Carl Hicks of Winchester Several musical numbers were rendered by Mr Martin and Miss Massie.
The article notes the betrothal of Rev. Mr. Chambers to Miss Mary W. Tweed. It records his origin as a Maryland native and his prior service as rector of Episcopal churches in Maryland and New York before leading Cunningham Parish.
Maurice S. Ritter 28, journalist formerly from Winchester Virginia now of Philadelphia, and Nelle A. Stoner 21 artist of 18 Bank Street New York were licensed to marry January 2 and wed at the Little Church Around the Corner by Rev. Randolph Ray. Ritter born in Winchester is son of Walter T and Anna Ritter. Stoner daughter of Charles M and Grace Stoner, born in Chambersburg Pennsylvania.
Mrs. Allen Bond hosts a ten Thursday afternoon gathering at her home in honor of her aunt Mrs Field of Rochester N Y. Returning visitors include John Scully Princeton University and Tom Scully Mercersburg Academy. Ex Governor Henry C Stuart Elk Garden Va spends the day with friends.
News of expected January steel industry stirrings helped the market recover with gains in stocks and bonds. Early buying gave way to profit taking after noon, with modest advances and rallies the most notable moves. Call money rose to 142 percent.
Joseph R. Natt, treasurer of the Republican National Committee, testified before the Senate campaign funds committee that Robert H. Lucas had made a mistake in distributing campaign literature against Senator Norris of Nebraska. He said he would have advised against it and that a $4,000 note pledged as security should never have been created or used from the national committee special account.
A Bolama dispatch reported two Italian trans oceanic planes collided off Praiabanca near Bolama shortly after takeoff for Natal Brazil. One plane fell in flames, the other returned damaged. The pilot’s body from one plane was recovered yesterday.
Hartwell S. Ayres, a American newspaper man from Anniston Alabama, died today from injuries suffered during the Panamass government upheaval last Friday.
A January storm in Frederick Maryland toppled 30 to 40 telephone and power poles, uprooted trees, and damaged concrete forms at the Fishing Creek reservoir delaying city work. Weather officials warned of continuing hazards as crews cleared streets and restored services.
Washington recounts how D C Grayson of Luray Virginia recovered his Civil War sword after it reappeared in an antique shop for seven dollars. The veteran, now 92, had hidden the weapon in a barn during Manassas and later learned of its location through a Luray newspaper note.
Grimes Virginia report notes Monday opening of Woodbine School with Miss Keller as teacher and good attendance. Various local residents and visitors including Miss Golda Affleck, Miss Sylva Affleck, Elizabeth Randall, and Clarence Beckey are mentioned along with weekend travels to Winchester Martinsburg Berkeley Springs and Baltimore. Heavy rain improves ponds wells and reservoirs.
Lisbon Maryland residents faced near destruction as a blaze spread from a dwelling to a garage and two other buildings. Firemen from Mount Airy Westminster and Ellicott City battled flames aided by a creek water supply. the Bernay home and contents valued around 5000 dollars were lost. A motorist reported the alarm.
Short covering and scarce offerings pushed Chicago Board of Trade values upward in the final hour. Wheat and corn options rose about one cent. oats and rye showed little advance. Closing: Wheat March 81? May 81, July 66? Corn March 72, May 74, July 74, Oats March 34, May 34, July 33, Rye March no sales, May 44, July 44.
Preparing Report Chairman George W. Wickersham of the law enforcement commission, which has virtually completed its report on prohibition, formulated after the most extensive investigation ever made into the subject.
The article notes Max Krol missing since February amid a corporate court case. It reports Krol paid life insurance through a local agency with payments possibly routed to conceal his whereabouts. Arthur G. Jones, mill president, was sentenced to three years in a Virginia state penitentiary for embezzlement, as the woolen mill faced bankruptcy in 1930.
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