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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1930
Page
8
A state convict road force camp inmate died last night at Memorial Hospital after several days of treatment. The deceased had been hospitalized following injuries sustained at the camp area.
In Toledo on January 24 L A Miller president of Willys Overland announces price cuts of 45 and 50 dollars on all 1930 Whippet four cylinder models. Willys Overland says Whippet becomes the lowest priced four door sedan in America and signals a trend toward greater economy for buyers in the low price range.
A sequence of 1929 1930 land transfers in Opequon Gainesboro and Stonewall districts details deeds by T Rus Sell Cather Trustees Raymond V Long and Edna V Long Charles R Steward heirs of William Catlett William Largent Royal Unger and others. Prices range from 260 to 375 and properties include parcels near Stephens City Middletown Reynolds Store Timber Ridge and Valley Pike. Six transfers list buyers sellers dates and prices.
Hogue Creek Virginia January 24 Rev and Mrs C J Racey and Mr Hardesty of Winchester were dinner guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Vernon Baker. Miss Frances Larrick visited grandparents Mr and Mrs J S Orndorff. Little Miss Mildred McCormick has been spending several days
Grandparents Mr and Mrs John McCormick visit near 1. Luther Larrick and daughter called on Mr and Mrs Scott White Sunday. Ladies Aid meet Feb 13 at Leslie Amey’s home. Harry Larrick returns to Newport News after illness in family. William Clowser visits J S Orndorff. Clement Kump and family and Jackson of High View WV call on Scott White. Luther Larrick visits Charles Rinker in Winchester. David Foster visits Scott Larrick.
Mrs Frank Martin and her daughter from Martinsburg W V spent last week with her sister Mrs Robert White Jr Mr and Mrs Joe Perry and family were callers at the home of Mrs eree Mr and Mrs Robert White near Stephens City Sunday Miss Anna Bell White spent Saturday night with Miss Katherine Grubb Mr C E Funkhouser was in Winchester on business Miss Katherine Grubb and little Miss Helen White were callers at the home of Mrs Joe Perry Monday morning Mr Robert Arnold spent Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs John Clinger
Miss Hazel Grabb spent Sunday with Miss Louise Armel. Miss Katherine Grabble visited Mrs. How ard White Sunday evening. Mrs. Joe Perry and Mrs. How ard White were in Winchester shopping Saturday.
In Clearbrook Virginia on January 24, Asbury Fiddler and Grantham Harmon returned from Washington on business. Robert E. Dennis improves after illness at home. Jacob Copenhaver visited Dennis. Mrs. Edward Grant stayed with her mother in Winchester. Herbert Copenhaver and Kenneth Smallwood shared Monday night. The Byrd family and Thelma visited Mrs. Jacob Copenhaver. Guy Gore stayed Monday night with Joseph Lamp. Esten Rudolph helped a ill mother in Middletown, near the Ambrose home.
Gainesboro Notes reports Mr. Clay Rogers, recently at his Gainesboro home, has returned to Philadelphia where he is employed. The item mentions visitors Rev Charles Wagner Mrs A P Holland Mrs E B Bayliss and Miss Lottie Farmer at sister Mrs Branson Reynolds residence on Northwestern Grade. Mr Mack DeHaven has purchased local property.
Mr. T. Adama purchases a 1980 Ford truck from Cam Bridge Company after illness to regain mobility. Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Holland, Mrs. Sadie Anderson, and Hugh Holland spend Sunday in Winchester with the Hollands. Mervyn Farmer plans Romney trips, and Miss Hilda Patton visited Miss Winifred. Dennis Lamp builds a new house and Charles Davis’s son works with local carpenters.
Miss Rose MacDonald welcomed Capt. and Mrs. Frank M. Wray at a dinner on East Main Street with Judge and Mrs. Philip Williams and former Governor Harry F. Byrd among others. Airlie hosted bridge for H. Williams and guests including J. Griffin and E. Berlin. Bridge Club luncheon at South Church Street featured Mrs. Wray and other local residents.
A St Louis Post Dispatch feature notes that women carry emotions as a lifelong influence, shaping choices and daily life. The column reflects on feminine resilience and expressive spirit in modern society.
At 19 o'clock A M on February 7 1930 in the court room of the State Corporation Commission Richmond Virginia the undersigned will apply for a certificate of convenience and necessity to operate a passenger motor vehicle bus line between Washington D C and Winchester Virginia via Falls Church Leesburg Bluemont Berryville as an extension of its current Washington to Falls Church service Objections may be heard. Dated January 14 1980 Washington Virginia Maryland Coach Company Incorporated By Charles Henry Smith attorney.
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