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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1931
Page
3
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Mrs. Butler details Kalmar Union history linking Norway Denmark and Sweden through Margaret daughter of Valdemar and her successful marriage to Haakon. Swedenborg papers by Sophie Baker explore Emmanuel Swedenborg a scientist turned mystic influencing Emerson and Browning. Also notes the Washington and Lee University silver anniversary fancy dress ball broadcast and Hal Kemp orchestra. Helen Jean Miller returns from Washington as guest of Mrs. Ernest Gascht.
Mrs Macdonald Douglas of Alexandria Virginia spoke at the Fort Loudoun Chapter meeting held at the home of Mrs G O Miller on North Washington street. She described the Passion Play in a reverent manner with word pictures of life in Oberammergau and discussed the status of women in Europe while presenting a display of 30 native costume dolls.
Miss Elizabeth Gold Crawford daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank B Crawford of North Washington street a Mary Baldwin College senior spent the weekend at home with classmates Elizabeth Ravenscroft Smith Lillian Horton Smith of Ridgeway Pa and Marion Ragan of Gastonia NC They traveled from Staunton with Dr L Wilson Jarman Mary Baldwin president who spoke at the Presbyterian Church Berryville Dr Jarman and the students returned to Staunton last night.
Stephens City hosts couples from North Carolina Ohio and Kentucky visiting at the George Washington Hotel. Local residents attend church meetings and weekends with relatives while others recover from illnesses and travel for family visits. The Red Bud Church Workers' Council plans a January 28 meeting with refreshments.
Mahatma Gandhi, frail 61 year old leader of the Italian Nationalisst, was released from prison near Poma, taken to a railway station, and placed on a train for Bombay. He wore homespun loin cloth and a cotton shawl, appears thin and worn. Nine metropolitan opera singers were laid up with influenza in a humorous headline.
An Associated Press photo notes a film contract granting Constance Bennett $890 per working hour and $300,000 for 10 weeks of work, with total earnings around eight hundred dollars per hour.
Mrs Jessie W Nicholson an official of the National Women s Democratic Law Enforcement League asked the Department of Justice to prosecute William H Slayton an official of the association against the prohibition amendment after testimony about liquor at a University Club dinner in Baltimore. Captain Slayton said the testimony was a year old and he knew of no action against him.
Canadian charge d affaires asked the U S government for information about the coast guard action that led to the fatal shooting of Captain William K Cluett aboard the Josephine K off the New Jersey coast. A board was convened at Staten Island to investigate the chase and the shell fire from coast guard cutter 145.
New York January 26 trading sees a neutral start with light participation beyond a few valuable issues. Bonds hold recent gains as call money rises to 115 percent.
A major blaze in Buenaventura Colombia on January 26 wiped out the city’s business district. The fire, deemed incendiary, caused an estimated five million dollars in damage.
A Tydings resolution proposing a Senate inquiry into the Wickersham commission’s contradictory recommendations was laid aside by the Senate after facing outspoken opposition. A collector paid $20,000 for 50 carved wood books, possibly to open a branch library. Samson got a break, while Delilah cut his hair and did not attempt to sell him the shop.
Berryville Virginia reports the death of Emma Peery 54 wife of C R Peery of Clarke Milling Company from brain concussion after a fall in her yard a week prior She served as Grace Church organist in Berryville and previously at Christ Episcopal in Winchester Survived by husband two daughters Jeanne and Mrs Post a son Robert and six sisters and one brother Funeral arrangements pending
The Maryland Collegians, nine gifted musicians from the 1931 Jazzology class, will play at the Warner Brothers Capitol Theatre on January 28 and 29. Each is a soloist across fifteen instruments, with Charlie Gould, Eddie Baltz, and Kit Kramer featured.
In Los Angeles Daisy DeBoe convicted of stealing 825 from actress Clara Bow had her sentencing postponed to next Monday after defense moved for a new trial and requested more time for argument. Clara Bow said she sent a letter to Judge William Doran but would not disclose its contents.
DETROIT Mich Jan 26 Harry Sominski undercover state police investigator and Wayne county grand jury witness was shot and critically wounded in a Linwood avenue drug store. Police believe the wound resulted from his importance as a jury witness in a Hamtramck graft and vice probe, according to Prosecutor Harry S Toy.
Former New Jersey governor and U S senator Edward I Edwards died from a self inflicted bullet wound in his Jersey City home He had been in ill health and despondent for months Irvin Edwards his son said the former leader was alone in his room when the tragedy occurred
H Russell Potts of this city will direct advertising for the Virginia State and Cumberland Valley Firemen's Association and Winchester fire companies for a great convention to be held next August. Headquarters open February 21 at 152 North Main in the Hable building with plans to mobilize Virginia West Virginia Maryland and Pennsylvania for the event. Other officers include Hable president J Jones treasurer and G Reginald Haines secretary. The Winchester drive seeks maximum cooperation from businesses homes and individual firemen.
Annapolis Md Jan 26 The General Assembly will adjourn for the fourth week of the 1931 session to honor Mrs Elizabeth Cabell Ritchie mother of the governor Funeral services were held in Annapolis and Baltimore with private burial in Greenmont Cemetery The public funeral was at Christ Church Baltimore and flowers and condolence messages poured in from across the state and country Immediate family was invited to brief services at the executive mansion Clergy officiated and honorary pallbearers were named by committees
W. Erle Edwards stated today that reports claiming he was attorney for the United Automobile Association were erroneous. He said the association is unknown to him, he has never been approached by its representatives, and he has no connection with it.
Rev W B Waters from Rockville Md opens evangelistic campaign at White Post Methodist Church South with daily 3 pm and 7 pm services this week Special singing led by Rev R L Moore The Waters ministry recently concluded at Boyce Methodist Church reporting 87 reconsecrations 18 conversions and 12 new members yesterday
Matilda Tyler 67 a respected Black resident died at 618 North Cameron Street at 4 20 a m after a three week illness. She was born in Bridgewater Virginia and lived much of her life in Winchester. Survived by sister Virginia Johnson and nephews Gilbert and Clem Gilmore. Funeral at John Mann Methodist Church Cork Street 2 30 Wednesday afternoon. Reverend Johnson officiating. Interment Orrick Cemetery.
Marie Dressler stars as Min a waterfront dive keeper in a tense drama of the foster and natural mother clash for a girl. Wallace Beery plays Bill a fishing smack captain. The film blends stark soberness with handling moments of comedy and a romantic undercurrent.
Wheat and corn extended downward on higher visible supply with late short covering lifting some futures. July wheat led gains while oats rye and remaining options held close to Saturday levels. Closing figures show March May and July positions for wheat corn oats and rye.
Capt Frank M. Hawks landed at North Beach Queens at 5 10 p m after an eight and a half hour hop from Fort Worth Texas He plans to return Monday or Tuesday to start Wednesday on a three week tour with Will Rogers for the Red Cross drive seeking 10 million dollars to relieve drought area suffering.
Managua reports Colonel Douglas McDougal of the Nicaraguan National Guard and American Minister Matthew E. Hanna flew to Washington at Secretary of State Stimson’s request. The trip seeks a first hand account of renewed insurgent activity that caused Marine deaths. Colonel Matthews now heads the guard.
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