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Winchester Evening Star in Winchester, Virginia
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1930
Page
3
Cleopatra and Antony in legend and history examined
Mrs Russell presents a sketch of Cleopatra with notes on Her voyages and Caesar, Antony, and Shakespearean interpretation. The talk covers Cleopatra as a political actor, her death by asp, and the influence on Antony, plus a later lecture by Mise Chew at the George Washington Hotel. Also mentions garden club fundraisers and local society events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Fgg
Sophie Baker
Harry Russell
Cleo
Ceeleopatra
Cleopatra
Rome
Cteon
Ten
Syria
Eenan
Caesar
Alexandria
Antony
Octa
Octavius
Shakespeare
Mise Chew
Luncheon and Campaign Fund Drive for Tuberculosis Seals
A luncheon in the Farmers' and Merchants National Bank building supported a tuberculosis fund drive. Mrs. D W Ritenour chaired, reports showed the local society would exceed last year’s total, and thanks were given to supporters including Mrs Clarence Hardy and Mrs Melvin Green. A quilt prize went to Mrs Roberts of Alexandria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ and Merchants National Bank
Ch Cval
Mre
D. W. Ritenour
Murray D. Mitchell
Clarence Hardy
Melvin Green
H. D. Fuller
District Nurse Association
Joint meeting of Braddock Street church societies
The Women's Missionary Societies No 1 and 2 of Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South will hold a joint meeting at 7:30 PM Tuesday in the Sunday school building. A special program will be rendered and refreshments served by No 2. All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Missionary Societies No
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South
Bible Class To Repeat Minstrel Show At Summit Point
The Young Men's Bible Class of the Methodist Episcopal Church South at Summit Point will stage a repeat minstrel show at Summit Point School on Wednesday January 15 at 7 30 o clock. The program features fifteen black face characters in three acts with participants including Rev Kirby Prof Ware W W Poston Reuben Poston John Poston A D Jones Skinner Poston D Boxwell Sidney Poston Perry Snyder and James Snyder. The previous performance drew praise for its entertainment value and the performers received compliments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
Summit Point
Cr Kirby
Prof. Ware
W. W. Poston
Reuben Poston
John Poston
A. D. Jones
Skinner Poston
D Boxwell
Sidney Poston
Perry
James Snyder
Birth of a Daughter to Harrisburg Couple McClain
Mr and Mrs Ralph M McClain of Harrisburg PA are congratulated on the birth of a daughter on New Year's Eve at Polyclinic Hospital Harrisburg Mrs McClain formerly Miss Mildred Cooper daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles H Cooper of near this city Mr Brown Takes Up New Position
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClain
Ralph M. McClain
Harrisburg
Polyclinic Hospital
McClain Wes
Mildred Cooper
Charles H. Cooper
Brown
Carl Brown
Commercial and Savings Bank
Shenandoah Publishing House, Inc
Strasburg
Virginia
Maryland
West Virginia
Carl Wisecarver
No. 451 Valley
Pike
Memorial Hospital
C. R. Funk
Berryville
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Girls' Athletic Club Initiation Set for January 16
The Girls' Athletic Association announces its annual initiation party at the club rooms on Thursday evening January 16 starting at 8 o'clock. A large slate of candidates is anticipated. Mrs. Edward Goss chairs refreshments with the arrangements committee comprising Misses Mary Sullivan Helen Witter and Cornelia Gray. Dr C R Anderson is ill with a severe cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girls’ Athletic Association
Edward Goss
Mary Sullivan
Helen Witter
Cornelia Gray
Local Social Notes From Washington and Vicinity
Mrs Lester Branner and daughter Betty Lee Branner return to Washington after visiting Mr and Mrs Benjamin Massie of Stephens City. Mr Branner accompanied them home. Dinner guests included Mr and Mrs John Pelter and Albin. Martinsburg visitors Mrs Harry Johnson and Miss Elizabeth Johnson plus Mr Hugh Keller and son stayed with the Boehms. Stotler family visits Tragerstown to see H L Stotler at Washington County Hospital where his condition improves. S D McDonald, recently housebound, spent part of the day with his family. W Earl Martin of Remington, Va, visited his wife at her mother A L Turner’s home on Cameron Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seamon
Scanlon
Hampshire County
W. Va
Romney
Margarete Scanlon
New Century Hotel
David Howard Scanlon
First Presbyterian Church
Durham
N. C
Frank Scanlon
Morgantown
O.L. Hodkins
Weston
Luther Ewers
Albert Scanlon
Mahoney City
Lester Branner
Betty Lee Branner
Washington
Benjamin Massie
Stephens City
Mr Branner
Harry Johnson
Elizabeth Johnson
Hugh Keller
Martinsburg
Boehm
North Cameron Street
H. L. Stotler
Lola
Loma Stotler
Jesse Stotler
Joanna Tharpe
Conrad Cunningham
Tragerstown
Washington County Hospital
Stotter
W. Earl Martin
Remington, Va
Mrs. Martin
Investigation Into Death of Ashland Police Chief Sleeman
Richmond reports new leads sent investigators to Quantico in the murder case of Ashland police chief Harry C. Sleeman who died last June 29. Authorities say the death may be linked to bootleggers and racketeers and note the arrets of Joe Clayman and John R. Taylor as the probe continues. An eyewitness failed to identify the suspect seen near the Washington highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Jan
Quantico
Harry C. Sleeman
Ashland
Sleeman
Joe Clayman
Richmond Grocer
John R. Taylor
Taylorsville
Washington Highway
Clayman
Joe
Prices Show Firm Undertone In Slow Market Action
On January 13 trading on the New York Stock Exchange showed lower volume with 719 500 shares exchanging hands in two hours. Most leaders fluctuated within a two point range as prices held firm and call money rose to 4 to 4 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
New York Stock Exchange
States Promote Extensive Road Building Plans
States outline large road programs for 1930 with totals near 900 million dollars as highway officials warn that high car use outpaces construction. Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia report plans and seek greater federal aid to expand repairs and new work in 1930 and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Eckels
Pennsylvania
American Association of State Highway Officials
House Committee On Roads
Virginia
West Virginia
Congress
Maryland
Strengthening of Volstead Act Proposed by Congress
A House push on Volstead Act reforms follows a prohibition commission report with plans for multiple bills and prompt committee hearings. Senator King of Utah proposes moving enforcement powers to the Department of Justice while keeping permits for industrial alcohol with the Treasury. Representative Andrew of Massachusetts seeks a 1 million dollar, two year expansion empowering the commission to probe liquor law enforcement and report needed changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Tilson
Commission
Senate
King
Utah
Senate Judiciary Committee
Treasury
Department
Judiciary Committee
Prohibition Enforcement
Department of Justice
Andrew
Massachusetts
Law Enforcement Commission
Congress
United States
Public Sale of Desirable Small Farm in Frederick Co Virginia
By decree of the Circuit Court of Frederick County Virginia entered January 3 1930 in Travellis Clark executor of P C Parlett deceased vs Lizzie Parlett et al the undersigned offers the Pp Co Parlett Farm for public auction in front of the County Courthouse Winchester at twelve o clock noon The farm about one mile north along North Frederick Turnpike comprises two parcels Parcel One 32 acres with a six room frame dwelling barn and outbuildings Parcel Two 20 acres adjoining known as the Fries tract Both parcels may be sold separately or together highest bid accepted One third cash sale day balance in one and two years secured by Deed of Trust and a policy of insurance with six percent interest semi annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Virginia
Travellis Clark
P.C. Parlett
Lizzie Parlett
County Court House
Winchester
Pp. Co. Parlett
Nain
North Frederick
Frederick
P. C. Parlett
Eris Clark
J. W. Baker
Trovellia Clark
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Garden Club of Virginia
Marion G. Willis
Fredericksburg
D. C. Sands
Annie Mann
Petersburg
Ford
Straford Hall
Virginia Society
Virginia Society of
District of Columbia
Willard Hotel
Lee
T. S. Settle
Comdr
BE. M. Blackwell
Camp
United Confederate Veterans
Frey P. Myers
Sadie Ford Hutton
Maude Howell Smith
Huntsberry
North Main Street
Comas
Va. M. I
Washington and Lee University
Virginia Military Institute
Washington and Lee
Doremus Gymnasium
Bristol
W. J
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Hottle
Philip Georges
Virginia Lamp
James Lamp
North Loudoun Street
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Charles R. Anderson
Richmond Clerryman
E. D. Witherspoon
Presbyterian Manse
Presbyterian Church
Highlands Avenue Church
Thomas Yancy
Proctor and Gamble
C. JD. Gilkeson
J. W. Witherspoon
Shepherdstown
Mr. Witherspoonn
Dallas M. Kremer
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J. C. Unger
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Miles B. Dean
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M. G. Chamberlin
Katherine and
Delia Chamberlin
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Mrs. Thomson Sowers
Stone Bridge
George Pitzer
Tharbrook
H. Russell Potts
Woodstock, Va
Evelyn C. Dean
Joseph Miller
John Pelter
Clarence Fletcher
Albin
S. D. McDonald
Alinees
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Paul Anderpis
The
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True Story
Martha Washington
E. Piccadilly St
Mutt & Jeff
Bud Fisher
A. Mutt Beauty
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Mister Mutt
Jack T. Engle
Mgr
Odd Fellows Building
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Sale Now
Florsheim
Lovett Bros
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Corporation Court
City OF Win
Eugene D. Russell
Aga Y Ptha Rasedil
Evening Star
Corinne Barnett
Ced
Margaret
L. Hodgson
Loudoun St
W. T. Hottle
Winchester Flour & Feed CO
Cumberland Valley Elevator
Keeler and Beck
R. M. Swimley
George Washington Hotel
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