Engagements and Weddings in Overbrook and Nearby Areas
Social notices announce the engagement of Mrs. Francis Hamer Elder of Overbrook to former Delaware Governor Simeon Selby Pennewill with a spring wedding planned. Also reported are the marriage of Charles W. Kilbourn to Nora S. Crawford in Harrisburg, Evangeline Joseph to David H. Liskey in Harrisonburg, and two couples obtaining licenses in Martinsburg area. Additional items include Miss Elizabeth Tombleson’s engagement to James Leon Kincaid and Cyril Mee leading Grace Lutheran Class singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Hamer Elder
Overbrook
Philadelphia
Simeon Selby Pennewill
Delaware
Edward Hichelberger Young
Elder
Maryland
Alex
Overbrook Country Club
Pennewill
Dover
Sussex County
James Pennewill
Charles W. Kilbourn
Miss Crawford
Interwoven Mills, Inc
Nora S. Crawford
Martinsburg
Harrisburg
Martinsburg City Hospital
Kilbourn
Evangeline Joseph
David H. Liskey
William M. Joseph
Harrisonburg
Arsa
Paul Gruver
Berkeley Springs
W. Va
Elizabeth Nulda Tombleson
Howard J. Tombleson
Williamstown
N. J
James Leon Kincaid
James P. Kincaid
Hurtsville
Tombleson
Fort Loudoun Seminary
Winchester
Cyril Mee
Mee
Appleway
Kernstown
Grace Lutheran Church
Mrs. Walter Improves After Stroke at Home
Mrs. Frank G. Walter, who suffered a stroke at her home on South Cameron Street, was reported improved. Daughters Mrs. J. Earl Carter and Edith Walter of Baltimore and Mrs. Raymond Case of Loudoun County, plus son Fred Walter of Norfolk, have arrived after notification of her illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank G. Walter
South
Cameron Street
J. Earl Carter
Edith Walter
Baltimore
Raymond Case
Loudoun County
Fred. Walter
Norfolk
Mrs Sartelle Taken to Baltimore Hospital for Treatment
Mrs. Sartelle of South Loudoun street, a Memorial Hospital patient, was taken to Baltimore this morning for special medical treatment and observation. She is accompanied by her son in law and daughter Mr. and Mrs Ray Rosenberger, her daughter Mrs. W. Austin Sloat, her son Dr. R Ray Sartelle, and her physician Dr. L. M. Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Sartelle
Loudoun Street
Memorial Hospital
Baltimore
University of Virginia Players set midwinter show The First Year
The Virginia Players selected The First Year for a winter production with H R Pratt arranging the cast and student actors rehearsing nightly. A February tour of Virginia cities is expected. Leave To Attend Dental Clinics In Baltimore. Dr C B Harlee and Dr R B Snapp travel to Baltimore for midwinter clinics of the Baltimore Dental Society at the Belvedere Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Players
University of Virginia
H. R. Pratt
School of Dramatic Art
Virginia
Baltimore
C. B. Harlee
R. B. Snapp
Baltimore Dental Society
Belvedere Hotel
B. Mitchell Knight, Jr
Baltimore City Dental Society
Hotel Belvedere
Amherst Street
Birthday Dinner Held for Mr Zinn at Stephenson Home
A surprise dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S H Zinn in Stephenson honored Mr. Zinn on his birthday. A large gathering of relatives and friends attended the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Zinn
S. H. Zinn
Stephenson
Mortimer Harkins
Washington
Meeting of Power Company Employees in Winchester
Attendees include G T Twyford C C Molar and Lydia Stouffer of Potmonc Edison Hagestown Md at the Northern Virginia Power Company offices last evening. Numerous locals and visitors register at Hotel Jack or visit hospitals and homes, with illnesses and travel noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. T. Twyford
C. C. Molar
Lydia Stouffer
Potmonc-Edison Company
Hagerstown
Employees’ Association
Northern Virginia Power Company
President to Dedicate Bok Bird Sanctuary at Mountain Lake
President and Mrs. Coolidge travel by special train to Mountain Lake Florida to dedicate Edward Bok’s bird sanctuary and singing tower. They will arrive Friday afternoon for the ceremony, inspect the 61 bell tower, meet with the Bok family, and return to Washington that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Coolidge
Mountain Lake
Fla
Edward W. Bok
Florida
Democratic State Committee Plans Harmony in Richmond
In Richmond on January 31 the Democratic state executive committee meets to discuss party harmony and campaign strategy. Senator John W Chalkley will discuss a proposed state platform convention this spring. Lieutenant Governor Junius E West publicly released his gubernatorial platform ahead of the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Democratic Executive Committee
Central Committee
J. Murray Hooker
Democracic State Central Committee
John W. Chalkley
Biz Stone Gap
Chalkley
Chalkley, Has Accepted Mr. Hooker
State Central Committee
Junius E West
Suffolk
West
Republican Party
Defective Street Lamp Causes Radio Interference
An electric street lamp on Fairmont Avenue is blamed for radio interference. City Radio Commission official I A Crowl announced the find made yesterday by Martin Rowbeck of Hagerstown Maryland. Work to repair was completed and officials will continue systematic efforts to clear up interference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont Avenue
I. A. Crwel
City Radio Commission
Martin Rowbeck
Hagerston
Potomac Idison Company
Northern Virginia Power Company
Crowl
Local residents visit Winchester on business
Mr. W. D. Lord of the Brunswick Balke Collender Co. Baltimore was in Winchester today on business. Mrs. George H. Levi of Berryville Dr. and Mrs. T. A. Williams and daughter of Middletown and Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Borum of Strasburg were here yesterday on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Pettit
Lynchburg
Winchester
Mr. Pettit
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
W. D. Lord
The
Brunswick Balke Collender Company
Baltimore
George H. Levi
Berryville
T. A. Williams
Middletown
Charles J. Borum
Strasburg
Winchester and Western Railroad Bond Holders Notice
Reorganization committee formed by bond holders Larrick and Williams with Commercial and Savings Bank as repository. Bondholders must deposit bonds at the Winchester bank by February 15 1929 for participation in the railroad’s reorganization following a bid of 200000 by the committee after sale in Romney West Virginia on January 26 1929.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester and Western Railroad Company
Herbert S. Larrick
R. Gray Williams
Commercial and Savings Bank of
Winchester
Winchester & Western Railroad
Romney
West Virginia
Messrs
Nadenbousch
Sencindiver
United States Court For
Eastern District of
Winchester and Western Railroad
Commercial and Savings Bank
Disputed Insurance Case of Livers Before U S Court
The United States Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond heard oral argument in Travelers Insurance Company v Old National Bank on appeal from Martinsburg West Virginia. The bank administrator contends for $11 977.25 plus costs for an accidental death under a policy covering Leo A Livers. The insurer argues the death stemmed from a fight and not an accidental injury under the policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Circuit Court of Appeal
Richmond
Travelers Insurance Company
Appellant
Old National Bank, Appellee
District Court
Martinsburg
W. Va
Old National Bank
Leo. A. Livers
Leo Livers
Livers
Exciting Grey Fox Chase On Hedrick Estate
In Hayfield Virginia on January 31 a fox chase by three old timers Miller Rosenberger and Moore captivated locals. The gray fox bred cunning, was pursued through gulches and across Old North to Hedrick farm where Holmes Rosenberger shot and felled the animal. The fox was large and old, promising another chase soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayfield
Miller
Rosenberger
Moore
Hedrick Farm
Holmes Rosenberger
Youthful Flyer Headed For Jail
Louis Vernon a 17 year old aviation student from Salisbury Md was arrested days before his planned solo flight. Indicted in Chester Pa on perjury and highway robbery charges he allegedly admitted to theatre robberies and vehicle thefts in Chester Richmond Riverside and other places under the alias John Lewis. Vernon had bought a plane named Pride of the Eastern Shore and was taken into custody at the airport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury
Louis Vernon
Chester
Cosgrove
Barnes
Richmond
Riverside
Cal
John Lewis
Aeronautical School
Vernon
Old Case Finally Heard In Court
Acting Judge D. L. Weems heard the six year old suit of Sydney Drummond against James B. Winkfield in Corporation Court. He took the case under advisement and withheld decision for the present over a disputed labor debt of 11.22 dollars for yard grading. Objections were made to the testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Weems
Corporation Court
Sydney Drummond
James B. Winkfield
Dare's Mentha Pep sin advertised as stomach remedy
A vintage ad touts Dare's Mentha Pepsin as the best stomach medicine for stomach agony gas and indigestion. It claims thousands have benefited and promises relief or money back. The pitch urges regular use to overcome chronic stomach trouble and notes high demand among local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dare
Magistrate's Court Restricts Court Testimony
The magistrate who first heard the case in the magistrate's court was barred from telling the higher court what occurred in the lower court. The record notes the legal restriction on testimony.
Flying Flapper Sets New Record Despite Cold Night
Elinor Smith, 17, set a women’s endurance flying record of 13 hours 16 minutes 45 seconds at MITCHEL FIELD. She broke Bobbie Trout’s 13 hour spins, flying from 1 17 to 3 33 with a mask and heavy suit, landing stiff but uninjured. a red nose marked the battle with the cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchel Field
Elinor Smith
Bobbie Trout
California
Miss Smith
Long Island
Lower Manhattan
Manbeck Bread Company Receives State Certificate
The State Corporation Commission at Richmond issues a certificate to Manbeck Bread Company, a Maryland corporation with principal office in Virginia Winchester. Harry Lovett is agent in charge of business. Maximum capital is $200,000. The company is authorized to manufacture buy sell and deal in bakery products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Corporation Commission
Richmond
Manbeck Bread Company
Maryland
Virginia
Winchester
Harry Lovett
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Stonewall” Jackson
Corporation Court Clerk
Theodore F. Hoover
Walter Hoover
Ella M. Trenary
Wilton Trenary
Meredith R. Anderson
Clearbrook
Laura Vo Hildebrand
James—L. Hildebrand
Meredith Anderson
Columbia City
Indiana
Canter
Young Christian
Bible Lass
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Harry M. Canter
Huntsberry
Mrs. Sartelle
Baltimore Hospital
J. N. Garber
Harrisonbute, Va
Jack
C.L. Dutrow
Luther Pannett
Jerry Shade
Hariette Shade
Pannett
Martha Chandler
Isabelle Crisman
J. Andrew Kater
City College of New York
M. A. Kater
Alson S. Hott
J. E. Harris
George Washington Hotel
Mary Shiley
Summit Point
Miss Shiley
Mayo Shiley
Mr. C. R. Morgan
Ruth Racey
C. J. Racey
Elmer Godlove
Coalmine
Shenandoah County
Roy Larrick
Esther M. Thomas
Eva Thomas
Ethel Anderson
Arthur S. Anderson
West Clifford Street
Crystal Confectionery
North Loudoun Street
Charles Wightman
Edinburg
Woodstock Times
Martin Huffman
Purgitsville
Charles E. Huntsberry
W. E. Huntsberry
Democratic State Committee
Winchester & Western Railroad Company
Winchester & Westerns Railroad
U. S
Grey Fox
Hedrick Estate
Air
Baker’s Drug Store
Care
FORD
Ford Coupe
Hughes Motor Co
Manbeck Company
WABC
Lovett Bros
Chalmers Gelati
Endicott-Johnson Shoes
S. Kirson & Sons
SALE
Moling & Cather
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