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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1927

Page

3

Engagement Announcement and Social Register Roundup

The engagement of Thomas Collins Funk of Los Angeles California to Miss Mary Shank of St Petersburg Florida is announced. A luncheon in St Petersburg honored the couple with color motifs of scarlet and yellow and prize results for high scores.

Thomas Collins Funk Winchester Los Angeles California Mary Shank St. Petersburg Florida Funk Frank Brown South Braddock Street William G. Funk Gypsy Inn Josephine Shank Cal Mabel Demarest Edith Cochran Katherine Sims Showball Charleston T. C. Funk Shank Lois Adams Gertrude Rutan Willie Wright Floyd Dukes Marguerite de Coffe Ruth Kearns Margaret McCormack Ethel Cole Ruth Seckler Ela Kearns Betty Tufts Yula Morris Byra Lee Milner Jeanne Cox Rubye Swords Katherine Haar Almeda Asherooth Jemmie Wise Frank C. Shank Miss Shank Tenth Avenue South Florida State College For Women Florida Power Corporation

Lawrence Augus tines picnic at O'Neal home near Stephens City

Members of the Lawrence Augustine Washington Chapter Children of the America Station held their annual picnic on June 24 at the Samuel and Edward O'Neal home near Stephens City. About 15 members attended and spent the afternoon with outdoor games and a picnic supper.

Lawrence Augustine Washington America Station Samuel Edward O'Neal Samuel D. O'Neal Stephens City

Family Reunion at Luttrell Home Draws Wide Kin

A June 26 gathering at Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Luttrell home brought together children, grandchildren, and relatives from Woodstock Warrenton Kernstown Cross Junction plus local friends Allie Luttrell Susan DeHaven Lenia Light. Bert Wright returns to Georgetown University Hospital for dental procedures after recent injuries from a car crash.

R. T. Luttrell Erva Dorothy J. W. Luttrell Woodstock G. W. Gill Warrenton Orlin DeHaven Kernstown Walter Dailey Cross Junction Allie Luttrell Susan DeHaven Lenia Light Mr. Wright Beverley Wright Georgetown University Hospital

Local residents and visitors noted in Winchester area

Mr Reid Riley of White Post spent time on business. Mr and Mrs Otto Kamens of Meridan Conn stay at George Washington Hotel. James Russell Shryock, UVA student, plans weekend with Shryocks in Stephens City Va. M M McCallum of Glasgow Scotland visits on apple market business and stays at the George Washington Hotel. Mrs Roy Potts of Berryville shopped in Winchester. Mrs Loney Cline returned from Washington DC visiting her brother William Shiner. Miss Louise Zirkle of Los Angeles visits sister and relatives. Mr and Mrs R A Shryock of Stephens City spent last weekend at Charles Town W Va. Mrs Veste and son of Berryville in Winchester on business. Messrs D E Stultz and R F E Mudd of Northern Virginia Power Co spent day in Hagerstown Md on business. Mrs Hugh M Nelson of Boyce shopped in town. Mr C R McCann and W E Smith left for Richmond on business. Mr Charles Polhamus of Summit Point W Va was here on business. Mr Stewart Smith of Southern Electric Co of Baltimore Md spent time here yesterday.

M. M. McCallum Glasgow Scotland George Washington Hotel Messrs D. E. Stultz R. F E. Mudd Northern Virginia Power Company Hagerstown Stewart Smith Southern Electric Company of Baltimore, Md

Maryland Drug Store Liquor Rules Questioned by Pharmacists

The Maryland Pharmaceutical Association declined to endorse relaxing medicinal liquor rules proposed by a legislative committee. The convention adjourned at noon as the issue remained unsettled, reflecting ongoing debates over prescription form filling and pharmacist duties.

Associated Press Hagerstown Maryland Pharmaceutical Association

Game and Fish Committees To Report On Work

The advisory committees of the commission of game and inland fisheries will meet in Richmond on July 14 to report on their work. Prominent speakers are expected to address the committees on wildlife topics and to seek cooperation from knowledgeable citizens across the state.

Associated Press Richmond Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries

Funeral Services for Mrs. Ida M. Keller

Funeral services for the late Mrs. Ida M. Keller were held at the First Brethren Church at 11 a m. with hymns and readings led by Rev. C C Bush and Rev. BE Shaver of Maurertown Va. A solo by the pastor preceded the burial at Lebanon Cemetery Wheatfield. Walter M Keller son of Mrs Keller joined from Strasburg Va due to his wife’s illness in Roanoke.

Ida M. Keller First Brethren Church C. C. Bush BE. B. Shaver Maurertown Lebanon Cemetery Wheatfield Walter M. Keller Shaver Jesus

Minister Urges Reopening Danner Case in Cumberland

The Rev Dr James E Moffatt of First Presbyterian Church said he wrote Governor Albert Ritchie asking that the drowning case of Miss Ethel Danner be reopened. He stated he did not know the parties but felt action was needed to solve the mystery amid public belief of possible foul play.

Associated Press Cumberland James E. Moffatt First Presbyterian Church Albert €. Ritchie Ethel Danner Moffatt

Debate on Democratic Form Set by Endeavorers

The Senior Christian Endeavor Society of First Christian Church, led by president Kenneth Hook, plans a Sunday program including a debate on the topic That Our Government is Too Democratic in Its Form. Irvin Cather and Robert Hook will support the affirmative while Kenneth Hook and Miss Frances Richards defend the negative. The meeting starts at 7 15 and is open to the public.

Christian Endeavor Society The First Christian Church Kenneth Hook Frances Hook Irvin Cather Robert Hook Frances Richards

Walker Set To Return After World Middleweight Title Fight

Mickey Walker claimed the world middleweight title in a brutal 20 round London bout last night, defeating Tommy Milligan who was knocked down five times. Walker prepared to return to Elizabeth New Jersey as the Irish American fighter dominated with power and speed.

Associated Press London Mickey Walker Elizabeth N. J Mickey Scotland Tommy Milligan Seoming

Heavily insured man found dead in elevator shaft

Robert E. L. Ruffner, 39, insured for about $1.6 million, was found dead at the bottom of an office building elevator shaft in Charleston. Police deem the death an accidental fall.

Associated Press Charleston W. Va Robert E. L. Ruffner

Shenandoah Valley Inc expands tourist information network

Shenandoah Valley Inc plans to push tourism by selling information to bureaus in key eastern cities. George E. Andrus travels to Baltimore and Washington to meet hotel offices and the American Automobile Association. The program targets Maryland and Pennsylvania bureaus twice yearly with potential in more cities.

Shenandoah Valley, Inc Shenandoah Valley Valley Organization George E. Andrus Baltimore Washington Andrus American Automobile Association Maryland Pennsylvania

Time Not Here For Abolishing The Submarine

Geneva July 1 naval experts at the tri party conference did not accept the American offer to abolish submarines if universal. The session opened with a mood of confidence as talks continued amid cautious progress and mutual curiosity.

Associated Press Geneva United States Tripartite Naval Conference

Foot Comfort Appliance Demonstration Offered

Regardless of foot ailment from coins to arches the offer promises relief with a free demonstration of the Dr Schell Foot Comfort Appliance or Remedy tailored to the reader’s condition and claimed to yield immediate and lasting results.

Schell

Britain declares sea power limits shift impact on US build

In a confident briefing to the Associated Press, W C Bridgeman announces that Britain and the United States agreed on destroyer and flotilla leader sizes to 1000 tons and 1850 tons respectively. He also says ships over 1850 tons in auxiliary surface craft will be redesignated as cruisers.

Great Britain United States W. ¢. Bridgeman Associated Press

Gingham Girl Club Chooses Simple Ginghams for Fashion

Lois Wilson leads the Gingham Girl Club formed in Hyvisev with over fifty members including Eileen King Patsy Ruth Miller May McAvoy and Virginia Valli. The group pledges gingham as the coming season’s dominant style and may open branches nationwide.

Paris Milady Hollywood Boulevard Hy Visevie Lois Wilson Eileen King FP. B. A

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