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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1927

Page

3

Society Notes and Events Stir Baltimore and Richmond

Announcements include engagements Miss Adelaide Newcomer of Baltimore to Lieut Ne ome, and Misses linked to naval officers and universities. Beaux Arts ball chair Harrison Tucker lists 200 invited guests with formal dress, plus temperance meeting hosted by Mrs Fries. Other items note improvements at home, moves to Ingleside Court, and a charitable recital by Lil Wild Rose with Utger’s Store String.

Mies Adenide Miss Adelaide Fcomer Baltimore Fuuiey Ney Dresehan Chi Architectural Marehs As Harrison’ Tucker Nacogdoches Tex Thomas’ C Barker, of»Richmond, Is Er Some Ee Ee An Fred C. Lupton, Rlottesy N. Brown Chariot Reville Heth Nstle Camden Cycepa Rogelio Navarre Panama City Panama School of Art and Architecture Parker Pale Inter I Poe Utger’s

Woman's Auxiliary Meeting on Foreign Missionary Book

The Woman's Auxiliary of the Presbyterian Church meets Monday evening January 31 at 7 30 in the church parlors to begin a study of An Open Door to Brazil by the Foreign Missionary Society. Study continues Tuesday at the same time and place. All members and other interested persons are invited.

The Presbyterian Church Foreign Missionary Society Brazil

Stephens City Women to Form Pocahontas Auxiliary

A planned meeting in Stephens City aims to organize the Degree of Pocahontas auxiliary of the Improved Order of Red Men. Mrs. Wilileen Whisson of Winchester will speak about the group's principles and benefits, with membership open to women 16 to 50 regardless of marital or kinship ties to Red Men.

Degree of Pocahontas Improved Order of Red Men Stephens City Wilileen Whisson Winchester Iine and Order Order of Red Men

Widely Social Winchester Notes Influx Of Visitors And Ills

Mrs. Harry Flood Byrd hosted a mid winter public reception at the governor’s mansion from 4 to 6 PM with no invitations issued and tea poured by Mrs. Louise Epes and Mrs. Joseph Button. Wives of Richmond staff assisted. Numerous residents and visitors are listed with travel, illness, and hospital updates including Mr. Rodman improving after appendicitis surgery at Winchester Memorial Hospital.

Harry Flood Byrd Governor Louise. Epes Joseph Button John. W. Williams Thomas C. Moss Claude W. Hopper Richmond Byrd Richmond Times- Dispatch John ¥. Rodman, Jr Winchester Memorial Hospital Mr. Rodman John F. Rodman J. F. Rodman’ Company Thic Leit

Cobb and Speaker Face Hearing Action but Not a White Wash

The commissioner's note explains Cobb and Speaker sought to quit baseball amid charges against them, citing harm and rumor. Leonard avoided attendance, hearings were delayed, and clubs released Cobb and Speaker while the American League ended the process pending any new developments. Wood’s status remained a concern.

Cobb Speaker Joe Wood Leonard Detroit Cleveland Nsers Cobb Speaker Wood Chia

In Memoriam Philip Thomas Grimm Died 1920

In memory of Philip Thomas Grimm who died on January 26, 1920. The verse recalls a Wednesday night and six years of sorrow as the family prays to meet again. Presented by Mother and Children. Mr and Mrs James Polhamus and Mrs Thomas Beaver of Stephens City visited Charlestown, W V, Tuesday and Wednesday and were entertained at luncheon by Mr and Mrs Henry Dutrow.

Philip Thomas Grimm James Polhamus Thomas Beaver Stephens City Charlestown W. Va Henry Dutrow

VA ex service groups push reinstate wartime insurance before July

H H Porter Virginia American Legion chairman reports a Washington meeting on reinstatement and conversion of wartime insurance for 15 northern counties. Campaign Jan 1 to Feb 7 to inform veterans in Arlington Clarke Culpeper Fairfax Fauquier Frederick Loudoun Madison Page Prince William Rappahannock Shenandoah Stafford Warren. Insurance offered at cost and not connected to bonus.

H. H. Porter American Legion Rehabilitation Committee Virginia Washington United States Veterans' Bureau Mr. Porter American Legion Coolidge M. B. MacMillan Bureau Porter Arlington Clarke Culpeper Fairfax Fauquier Frederick Loudoun Madison Page Prince William Rappahannock Shenandoah Stafford Warren Washington Territory Congress MacMillan United States Veterans’ Bureau

Pay Now Save Discount in Advance Rates

Advertising note from The Evening Star urges readers to remit payments by carrier for $4.00 and by mail for $3.00 to secure advance rates. January 31 is the last day at these rates.

Three Fishermen Rescued After Ice Drift Near Michigan City

Three fishermen marooned on the tug Imperial in a large ice field off Michigan City were rescued early today by the Sandmaster. All were reported in good condition after adrift since Saturday.

Associated Press Michigan City Ind Imperial Sandmaster

Harpers Ferry Man Drowned In Canal After Auto Crash

Joseph Marion Goodheart, 20, a Harpers Ferry native living in Winchester, drowned when an auto left a sharp curve near Sandy Hook Maryland and plunged into the Chesapeake and Ohio canal. Two companions escaped with minor injuries. Goodheart left a wife and child. The party had been traveling from Frederick to Harpers Ferry.

Joseph Marion Goodheart Winchester Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Sandy Hook Washington County Goodheart Harpers Ferry W. Va Canal Joe Albert Frederick Reynolds Frederick Potomac River

Local Bowlers Beat Hagerstown in Palace Alley Showdown

The Imperial Bowling Team of this city defeated Hagerstown by 115 pins in the final game of the series at the Palace alley. McKee led the Imperials, with Markwood and Rinker also shining. Harbaugh starred for Hagerstown. Both teams were treated to a banquet at Sarah's Tea Room afterward.

Imperial Hagerstown Palace Alley All McKee Imperials Markwood Rinker Harbaugh

Horse Found Dead In Reservoir Near Town

A horse found drowned in a private reservoir near the Pendleton residence west of town is believed to be the missing Glass farm horse advertised for. A colored man alerted police after reporting a fluttering object under a sheet. officers confirmed a dead horse in the reservoir not connected to the city water supply.

Police Selma Elate A. R. Pendleton

Mrs Earl Carter Returns Home From Baltimore Visit

Mrs Earl Carter of Baltimore returns to her home after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Walter at their South Cameron Street residence in Baltimore.

Earl Carter Baltimore Frank Walter South Cameron Street

Sentiment Shifts In Stock Market Bears Bid High

New York reports a firm undertone as bear traders identified a few weak spots. Scarcity of floating supplies in motors utilities and equipment pressured bids to cover commitments. An irregular start gave way to a sinking spell then a late rally with dull trading and money unchanged at 4 percent.

Associated Press New York

Ely's Cream Balm Eases Stuffed Head From Cold or Catarrh

An ad promises instant relief for a stuffed head from catarrh or a cold. A small amount of Ely's Cream Balm applied in the nostrils flushes air passages, soothes inflamed mucous membranes, and provides quick relief from nasal congestion.

Ely

Hand Wreck Severs Finger in City Crash

Chub Mowery suffered a crushed finger and deep cuts after a Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co truck was struck by a Florida drivers automobile at Loudoun and Cork streets this afternoon. Both parties settled at police headquarters, each paying for damage to their own vehicles.

Chub Mowery Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company Florida Loudoun Cork

Judge Handley Birthday Observance Set for Tomorrow

Today marks the birth anniversary of Judge John Factor of the public school Winchester. Special exercises will be held tomorrow at the Hand building for all grade levels. A floral wreath will be placed on Judge Handley's tomb in Hebron Cemetery tomorrow.

John Factor Winchester Judge Handley Hebron

Boulder Dam to Be World's Largest Project

Dispatches say legislation favored by committees in both houses would authorize Boulder Canyon Dam on the Colorado River. The 360 foot high structure would create an 80 by 30 mile artificial lake, generate up to 1,000,000 horsepower, protect California and Arizona from floods, and supply water to Southern California cities as the region builds an aqueduct.

Boulder Canyon Colorado River Washington Boulder Dam Unis Weifornia Arizona Territory Colorado Great American Desert California

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