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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1931
Page
3
Social and Personal notes report Mrs Teabell P Miller hosting neighbors for a tea. Wilma Wernese attended, and the gathering featured light refreshments and conversation about shared interests.
Mr and Mrs L L Hockman hosted a World Call birthday dinner at their Washington and Boscawen street home for about 25 guests. The event featured orchid decor, a covered dish format, toastmistress Mrs Hockman, and games described as intelligence tests.
The Winchester Civic League milk fund thanks several local residents for generous gifts to provide milk lunches for under nourished pupils. Contributions are welcomed via treasurer Miss Belle H. Baker at 327 North Braddock Street.
Mr. Jack Crowl of Washington and Lee University is weekending with his parents. Mrs. J Wilmer Biddle, guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Downing at Front Royal, has returned to Philadelphia. Residents of Rockville Md and Ridgeway W Va visit West Monmouth Street, Goode family home. Mr. P R Drury of Red Gate farm Millwood is a town visitor. Miss Edna Holland hosted bridge and Mrs. Pinckney Arthur won high. William W Hubbard of Paper Mill Road is hospitalized with blood poisoning.
A weary jury in Los Angeles reports only faint hope of reaching a verdict on whether Daisy DeBoe stole 15 870 dollars from Clara Bow, the It girl and former employer. The panel twice told Judge William C. Doran there was no agreement, yet the court sent them back to deliberate, with a Saturday deadline to avoid further squabbling.
The text describes foie gras products including foie gras aubaturel and pate de foie gras with cooked livers, wine, aromatics and truffles. It also notes a sugar pine described by David Douglas in southern Oregon reaching 245 feet, with none of equal size reported since and some stems around 200 feet tall.
Mrs Laura J Manning 48 was found dead this morning hidden under a kitchen trap door at Albert E Suits 63 in Oneida New York. The head was crushed with a hammer and throat slashed. Suits died two days earlier in a Rome hotel room by suicide. Manning, from Mount Vernon, had been employed as housekeeper. The state trooper son Charles Manning identified the body. Police say the case appears to be murder followed by suicide.
Four people were killed and another critically injured when an automobile overturned near Delta Point Louisiana while en route to a funeral. One body was identified as Mrs Ida Hogan and another as a man named Caves. two children were found among the wreckage. Cave's wife remained in serious condition at a local hospital. The victims were believed to be local residents.
London police probe after 18 year old Louise Steel is found slain near Blae Heath football field. The body shows signs of brutal beating and slashing resembling the Jack the Ripper era. Evidence suggests she defended herself as a shoe was gripped like a club in her hand.
An educator argues that college students should not be required to memorize notable dates of history. The quote suggests many dates overwhelm students. A scientist adds a separate claim that cowardice may stem from lack of sugar, linking it to why early oranges appear yellow.
Virginia Glass Sand Corp plans a Gore plant using local ore. Inspectors report high silica sand with low iron, ample water supply, and railroad access. Project expected to begin by March 1 with 4 initial workers and full operation pending Virginia Power line completion.
A suspenseful screening of The Cat Creeps adapts The Cat and the Canary. Helen Twelvetrees leads a strong cast including Raymond Hackett with Jean Hersholt Montague Love Lilyan Tashman and Lawrence Grant delivering solid performances.
Lack of export demand weighed on all Chicago Board of Trade grains as closing prices slipped about one cent from yesterday. traders recalled Argentina harvest delays and domestic wheat snow gaps while news said North American export business was nearly at a standstill. Wheat March 79 1/2 May 82 1/2 July 8 45. Corn March 65 1/2 May 67 3/4 July 68 Oats March no sale May 32 1/2 July 32 Rye March 39 3/4 May 40 1/2 July 41
Staunton city council weighs a 1932 fall celebration modeled on Winchester's Apple Blossom Festival. The plan would mark Washington’s bicentennial birth and Augusta county’s settlement by John Lewis, aiming for a nationally interesting event. Augusta County’s early settlement extended toward the Mississippi River.
R L Smith and Mr and Mrs C W Parish attended the Capon Bridge revival. The B Y P U was well attended with Mrs Robert McVay in charge on the Holy Spirit. Several scarlet fever cases reported. Fay Clemons and T A Anderson ill but progressing. I W E Smith hosted a Sunday school gathering with games and a late plate lunch. Ralph Triplett taught at Rock Engine School while violinist events continued.
About 35 guests attended as Mrs. Robert McVay returns home after weeks in Damascus Virginia. Mrs. A J Pugh visited her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Baxter Giffiff at Capon Bridge. Miss Tacy Triplett, previously ill, shows improvement.
Gus Chambers reopens The Star on East Boscawen Street after a period of closure. Chambers, a well known Winchester restaurateur, has long been associated with local dining and the town’s wallets.
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