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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1930
Page
3
The social reporter Mrs Teabsile F Miller offers a daily personal news phone service from 3 to 4 pm for the following day. Residents may mail or call to share engagements and social items for publication.
The Leo Jackson Winchester District League banquet, sponsored by the cab inet under Miss Mary Louise Steele, featured white and yellow decor, pictures of Jackson draped with flags, and a menu for 75. Toastmaster Hugh Bowman, readings by Leslie Fox and Zulah DeHaven, music by the Charles Town Warblers and a five piece orchestra highlighted a night of formal entertainment. Grand Duchess Kira of Russia, guest of Brigadier General and Mrs. William Mitchell at Boxwood near Middleburg, attended hunts and sleigh races during her visit, before departing for Richmond to meet John Stewart Bryan and daughter Amanda.
Mr and Mrs J Seibert Smith welcome a daughter named Margaret Louise born at their home on South Cameron Street on Thursday January 23. Mrs Smith formerly Miss Margaret Graber of the city. Mr Smith is connected with Parrett Funeral Parlors.
Miss Pearl McKinley Collis and Mr. Joseph Ingram Hutchinson wed at Christmas in United Brethren Church Albuquerque New Mexico Reverend Richard L Brill officiated Attendants were Miss Daisy Collis and Mr George Collie A wedding breakfast for twenty at Franciscan Hotel The couple will reside at 314 McKenzie Place Santa Fe Mrs Elizabeth Hutchinson and Mrs John N Hutchinson traveled from Halifax for the ceremony Hickory Camp No 34 Woodmen of the World holds meeting at their club room on Rouse Avenue planning a Woodman home in Winchester The George Washington Hotel displays Moran oil paintings Col Carroll Menefee hosts with works including Washington commands First Reception at the White House and Betsy Ross painting
Mr T French leaves Memorial Hospital after several operations and slow recovery. Miss Jones of Connecticut visiting Miss Russell in Winchester with many parties planned. Miss Elizabeth Jones of New Haven stays with Miss Mary Greenway Russell and attends events in Lexington and a Washington and Lee fancy dress ball. Edith Miller of Edinburgh teaches a Bible class in Winchester due to Rev. Talbert's illness. Mr Wilbur Riley of Woodstock visits. J Fred Thwaite returns from Chicago after Fruit Canners meeting. Mrs George Gore and children visited Stephens City. Mrs Colbert leaves for Point of Rocks Md. Mr and Mrs S F Hoshoun plan weeks long trip including Pittsburgh and Detroit.
A stream of social visits and travels is noted across Stephens City Winchester and surrounding areas. Raymond Pingley and Mrs Herbert Pope of Winchester attended at the Ritter home near Winchester. Kalbaugh Lasley Garland Johnston Mudd and Jack Boden returned from Roanoke after attending the Frigidaire Convention. Mrs Russell Miller of Strasburg spent the day in Winchester with her parents. Kenneth Elwood son of Mr and Mrs Robert White Jr born January 19. Mildred Hoyner of Mt Holly NJ visiting the McCann home then leaves tomorrow. Agnes White of Stephens City with the Ritters near Winchester. Mary Greenway Russell and Harry Russell spent time in Washington. Agnes White and Paul Ritter guests at White home. Various residents and visitors from Uniontown Pa Franklin Pa Staunton Va and Allentown Pa noted in visits and business. Many hosts and guests including Mrs H H McGuire Ann Tucker McGuire Virginia Cover Russell and Mrs Chapman. A luncheon at Mrs Harry Russell's honors out of town guests.
Rebecca Latimer Felton the first woman to sit in the U.S. Senate died in a Atlanta hospital from bronchial pneumonia at age 94. The Cartersville native and temperance writer served a 24 hour Senate term in November 1922 after an appointment by Governor Thomas Harwell. She campaigned for the Georgia Training School for Girls and recently flew in an airship, leaving five children deceased.
Gov. John G. Richards of South Carolina urged the legislature to make rum buyers equally liable with sellers for violations. He called for tougher penalties to deter second offenders and strengthen enforcement.
Henry Kern proprietor of a billiard hall on North Loudoun street fell from a car in front of the Elks Home on North Braddock street and fractured his arm. He is reported to be doing nicely despite the fracture.
The Robert Y. Conrad Post No 21 voted unanimous support for the 1930 Apple Blossom Festival at the George Washington Hotel. Members pledged to assist director-general Nelson F. Richards and cooperate to ensure a successful event that would honor Winchester and the surrounding area.
Edward Seibert of Winchester pleaded guilty before U S Commissioner H A Downs in Martinsburg W Va to transporting 36 gallons of liquor and was held on a $2000 bond for federal court action in April. Unable to post bail he was remanded to Berkeley County jail. Prohibition officers stopped his Ford coupe and recovered liquor in gallon and half gallon jars from the rear of the car.
In San Francisco on Parker avenue two masked assailants broke in before midnight and robbed Mr. and Mrs. M Campbell Smith and eleven guests of jewelry and cash valued at about 25000 dollars after binding and gagging them with linen tape. One guest, Mrs. Alice Campbell of Piedmont, reported her 15000 dollar diamond and pearl brooch was taken.
Chief of Police Doran received a telegram from Hertz Driveurent System of Pittsburg asking local police to check garages for a stolen car. All garages were searched but the car was not found until the plaza was locked and the car was found parked there with doors and ignition locked. Police wired the Pittsburgh firm to come after their car.
Mrs. Agnes Ambrosio of Brooklyn New York shot and killed one of two women lurking outside her house. She believed the pair were implicated in a blackmail plot.
Reports indicate Carl Ben Eielson is safe in the Anguema river district of Siberia. Rescue planes have orders to fly over the territory as shown by the map arrow to assist in the area.
London Jan 24 American delegates to the London naval conference emphasized tackling cruiser issues as the core problem in the Anglo American naval talks. Secretary Stimson proposed giving up three seats for American advisers, a move urged by Senator Robinson. French and Italian positions remained under scrutiny as Prime Minister MacDonald met Briand and Grandi to explore the dispute over conference scope.
A new session in Richmond sees a road bill stalled by the roads committee after about three hours of study. The assembly enters a quiet period with minor measures and heavy clerical labor as bills move from introduction to printing, delaying decisive action.
In the sixth game Boyce defeated Berryville 25 to 15 as Dearmont Pifer Royston Hook Payne Castleman Moreland and Castleman contributed points. Individual scores list Dearmont 7 Pifer 13 Royston 4 Hook 1 Payne 8 Castleman 4 Castleman 3.
Officials note no observational reports to forecast Antarctic weather and warn that the Byrd expedition could face delays. Acting Secretary Jahncke pledges action in emergencies while experts say survival depends on pack ice conditions and potential relief timing from Ross Sea whalers.
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