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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1931
Page
3
Social and personal items show Mrs Tenbelle Hitler arranging a reception and meetings at a blocked venue with tentative times noted as between nine and four the next day. The fragment mentions a telephone contact for further details.
Gustvus Vasa’s escape and revolt against Denmark linked to his peasant disguise and missionary work for Swedish freedom. Elizabeth I’s engagement web with Prince Eric and his failed aspirant to queenship frame side notes. Mary W. Tweed’s wedding to Rev. B. Du vall Chambers in Washington D C followed by Atlantic City trip plans.
Mrs Edward Titcomb of Nogales Ariz announces the engagement of her daughter Polly to Henry Davis Lee son of Mrs Lee and the late Mr Arthur Lee of Washington and Elkins W Va The wedding is planned for February 19 in Nogales and the couple will reside on Lone Mountain cattle ranch Huachuca Mountains Cochise County Mr Lee is a grandson of the late Senator Henry Gassaway Davis and a cousin of Mrs William Hitt of Middlburg Va
Mrs. Earl Iden of Bluemont announces the engagement of her daughter Ethel Louise to Howard Day ton Sprague of Oakland Maryland. Invitations issued for Carrie Virginia West to wed Howard Gilbert Lakeman of Frederick County at Meadowbrook Charles Town. Meantime Edgar Ware, Myerstown farmer, hospitalized in Winchester Memorial for surgical treatment. A Young People's Choir meeting is set at 7 15 tonight. Marion Anderson and Mliss Strosnider wed in Charles Town. they will reside on South Cameron Street. Eugene Russell and Dorothea Shade receive a Washington marriage license. Rev Mark Depp presided. Mary Gold visits then departs for Baltimore.
Announcement of Miss Juanita Hiett wedding to Mr Charles A Lupton at Charles Town West Virginia with plans for a home in Winchester and a reception fundraising milk fund event featuring prizes chaired by Mrs Bryan Conrad and committee members. Also reports Miss Bessie Strosnider wed Mr Lloyd Carper and other local society notices and arrivals.
Aunt Emma known as a longtime respected resident of Winchester died at her home at 10 30 PM after a brief pneumonia illness. She leaves husband Frank Washington a Memorial Hospital orderly. five daughters Cornelia Gray Isabel Knight Frances Washington Charlotte Washington Emma Williams and Arthur W. Washington a son who has spent years in the West. Funeral arrangements were pending arrival of distant friends and relatives.
Six violators faced fines totaling 130.25 at Winchester police court before Judge Donald L Weems. Disorderly conduct ruled Wess Shade at 5 dollars and Wilbur Chapman 12 dollars. Arm and Combs received 73 dollars and a 30 day suspended jail term for possessing liquor. Benton Brenning was fined 25.25 for assault after a street incident. Holmes Miller paid 12 dollars for drunkenness in public and Wilmer Shade 3 for parking improperly.
John G Boyd a member of a prominent local colored family died suddenly after attending services at the colored Methodist Church He appeared fine then slumped in his seat and died before reaching the car His mother and three brothers survive with a sister and funeral is set for 2 30 p m Wednesday at the church in Relief near Stephens City Va
An oil well blew wild inside Oklahoma City injuring a workman seriously and endangering nearby districts. Lower connections were blown out by pressure as production began. National Guard units were deployed and firefighters stood on duty with chemical equipment ready as fires were doused within a half mile.
The Senate rejected a move to postpone the 25 million dollar Red Cross appropriation and denounced the delay as out of order after Vice President Curtis sided with Senator Norris. The article notes routine moves to fund the Red Cross and mentions individuals Mrs. Lewis M. Allen and Mr. James H. Bott traveling for related private campaigns and purchases.
The Rev. Snyder Alleman leads a Wednesday hymn program including verses from Jesus Lover of My Soul Lead Kindly Light Abide With Me Nearer My God to Thee Rock of Ages and more with solo meditations and an offering. Various hymn authors and denominations are named among the readings and choir pieces.
Winchester England January 19 two Royal Air Force officers died and nine persons were injured when a bombing plane crashed into the Lee at Worthy Down near Winchester. The incident occurred today injuring civilians and service personnel.
Prohibition Director Woodcock won the right to argue before the Supreme Court and plans to present an important Michigan case about the legality of searches without warrants. He aims to challenge or defend established warrantless search practices.
The Colonial Express bound for New York collided with a local near Readville station during a heavy snow storm. Many passengers were injured and eight taken to hospital. the engineer was the most seriously hurt with a leg pinned beneath the locomotive. The incident occurred on the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad.
Budapest report says a decree limits bank employees to four children and allows instant dismissal for secret marriage. It also notes banks threaten female staff with dismissal after child birth.
Paris officials announce the government plans a $2 per bushel price for high grade wheat. A bill to implement the policy is ready and Minister of Agriculture Victor Boret believes Parliament will pass it. The minister notes French farmers would nearly break even at that price given production costs.
A centuries-old custom sees a bottle of sherry presented to the clergyman delivering Sunday morning sermons at St Pauls Cathedral in London.
Describes the crowd's anger at seconds leaving the ring during trouble. Notes a large number of partially deaf people per the American Orological Association. Mentions paraffin derived from crude paraffin-base oils due to wax content.
President Hoover names a broad group of leaders to sponsor the Red Cross effort to raise ten million dollars for drought relief. Former President Coolidge will be honorary chairman with Alfred E. Smith and John W. Davis as vice chairs. The committee includes Rev. S Parkes Cadman, George Eastman, Cardinal Hayes, Samuel Insull, Jesse H. Jones, Frank Kellogg, Owen D. Young and others from business, religion, and public life.
John Dunlop developed the pneumatic tire in 1887. His design used rubber tubing wrapped in canvas and cemented to the wheel to create a pressurized tire.
Wheat and corn on the Chicago Board of Trade rose toward the close as visible supply declines surprised traders. Opening values slipped on mild weekend weather and moisture in the winter wheat belt with March May and July futures listed for each grain and oat and rye prices also shown.
Grand jury probes Bowley death after a late night crash near a pike curve following a dance at Jordan Springs. E C Johnson and Mrs Eleanor Walters were in the other car. Bowley was struck while aiding Walters. George Snyder, charged in the fatality, was free on bail.
Erosion at Niagara Falls on the American side created a large U shaped indentation about 150 to 200 feet deep and 150 feet wide, with rock blocks piled midway up a 167 foot cliff. Officials heard rumbling from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., but most visitors may not notice the change.
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