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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1928

Page

3

Eloise Parham Weds Oliver Snapp at Greenville Baptist Church

Miss Eloise Parham of Greenville married Oliver I Snapp of Fort Valley in a Greenville ceremony held Wednesday evening at 8 o clock. The service featured a ring ritual performed by Rev W W Arnold, with a garden reception at the bride's home. The couple will live in Baltimore where Mr Snapp works in business after a honeymoon in New York City.

Greenville Eloise’ Parham Oliver Irwin Snapp G. O. Snapp Winchester Fort Valley Eloise_Parham Frahtés McGirt Annie Holt Terrell Louise Johnson Bettie Lummus Rose Petale Robert S. Parham W. W. Arnold Mendelssohn Robert 8. Parham, Jr Jamies ‘Parham W. G. Brisendine S.M. Matthews Leslie Parham Edward Lummus Columbus Gladys Parham Jane Hill Ed. Acuff Albert Shirley Nelson F. Richards Annie Terrell Holt R. S. Parham Crowders Parhams Old Virginia Baltimore

Miss Wight and Mr Donovan Marry in Winchester

Miss Emma Howard Wight of Baltimore and Avery K. Donovan of Pennsylvania were married last evening at the Presbyterian Manse by Rev. Dr. F. T. McFaden. The bride wished a Winchester ceremony, linking to Virginia memories as they traveled from Baltimore and Pennsylvania to wed.

Miss Wight Donovan Baltimore Emma Howard Wight William M. Wight Mary Sherman Wight Avery K. Donovan A. Donovan Pensylvania Presbyterian Manse F. T. McFaden Winchester Virginia Mr. Donovan Maryland Miss Howard

Aaron Slick From Pun Kin Crick Plays Again at Epworth League

The Epworth League of Market Street Methodist Episcopal church will present Aaron Slick From Pun Kin Crick again this Friday at 8 o clock. The comedy, praised as FUNNY and popular, has drawn many requests for another performance, promising a pleasant evening of laughter.

Aaron Slick Punkin Crick Epworth League of Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church Abie

Southern Dairies Agents Banquet At Hagerstown YMCA

Employees from Martinsburg Hagerstown Winchester and other locales gathered at the Hagerstown YMCA last Wednesday for a banquet of The Silver Cow. Attendees included Vernon Casteel W B Weeks and F I Peck and five representatives from Washington head offices. George L Smith editor of The Silver Cow spoke as the event highlighted a recent Imperial Ice Cream acquisition.

Southern Dairies Southern Dairies Company Martinsburg Hagerstown Winchester Y. M C. A Silver Cow Messie Vernon Casteel W. B. Weeks F. I. Peck Frederick Washington George L Smith Imperial Ice Cream Company

Culpeper Horse Show To Be Held This Week

Culpeper Horse Show and Racing Association opens its twenty fourth annual exhibition at Culpeper tomorrow and Thursday. Weather permitting a daily crowd of about 10 000 is expected. Nearly 400 entries include 24 classes each day plus five flat races and a steeplechase. Judging begins 9 30 each day. Dr Lewis M Allen of Winchester and Ben Randolph of Millwood are among the exhibitors.

Culpeper Culpeper Horse Show and Racing Association Lewis M. Allen Winchester Ben Randolph Millwood

Sands and Friends Travel Through Shenandoah Valley to Williamsburg

Mr. Oliver J. Sands a Richmond banker and his son Mr. Sands Jr with guest John Nolley of Greenwich Conn returned to Richmond after several days motoring in the Shenandoah Valley. The party yesterday reached Williamsburg and Yorktown during their trip. Also noted the death of Samuel Dunlap of Macon Georgia, brother of Mrs Ashton Starke of Richmond, who often visits Mrs Richard Evelyn Byrd.

Sands Valley Oliver J. Sands Richmond Oliver J. Sands,Jr John Nolley Greenwich Ashton Starke Macon Georgia Samuel Dunlap Dunlap Richard Evelyn Byrd Ambherst Street

Missionary Society Holds Its Annual Picnic

The Foreign Missionary Society of Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church held its annual picnic this afternoon on the Cedar Creek grade, gathering at Miss Hattie Burkle’s bungalow grounds where members traveled by motor about 4 o'clock and enjoyed a shade dining under trees. Mrs Arthur hosted the Winchester and Clarke County Garden Club gathering last Wednesday at Mrs B F Arthur Jr’s home on South Stewart Street with join hostesses Mrs Robert M Ward Mrs Robt Y Conrad and Miss Clara Wood.

Arthur Winchester Clarke County B. F. Arthur, Jr South Stewart Street Robert M. Ward Robt. Y. Conrad Clara Wood

New Council of Girls Club To Meet Tonight

The new Girls Athletic Association council will meet at the club room tonight at 7 30. This first meeting is expected to be important and interesting. The regular business meeting follows on Thursday at 7 30 in the club room.

The Girls’ Athletic Association

Home Mission Society Meets at Market Street Church

The regular monthly meeting of the Home Missionary Society of Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church was held last evening at the home of Mrs.

Home Mission Society Home Missionary Society Market Street Methodist Episcopag Church

Meeting Notes Cite August Gathering at Mrs Latham Home

Refreshments followed the meeting on South Cameron street. The next meeting is planned for early August at Mrs Charlies Latham's home on North avenue with extended plans.

C, Hoover Cameron Street Charlies Latham North Avenue

Milburn Motorcycle Crash Patient Improves at Memorial Hospital

John Milburn, seriously injured in a June 3 motorcycle accident and currently a patient at Memorial Hospital, shows some improvement but is expected to remain under hospital care for some time. He has had many visitors and hopes more friends will stop by to chat.

John Milburn Memorial Hospital Milburn

Dance Night Hosted by Mrs Violette Collins at Sun Set Lodge

Invitations invite attendees to a dance tonight hosted by Mrs Violette Collins at Sun Set Lodge Tea Room in Front Royal. The Shenvalee Recording Orchestra will provide the music for the event held at a noted local venue.

Violette Collins Sunset Lodge Tea Room Front Royal Shenvalee Recording Orchestra the Lodge

Davis Family Returns From Western Trip to Winchester

Mr and Mrs Sylvester Davis and Mrs Newton Grove returned to Winchester last Sunday from an extended western trip. They were joined by Mr Davis sister Mrs Fred Tyler of Anna Harbor Michigan. The party visited the valley caverns and planned a few days in Washington.

Mrs. Davis Sylvester Davis Newton Grove Winchester Michigan Mr. Davis Fred Tyler Anna Harbor Mich Davis Mrs. Tyler Washington

Sixth Jordan Springs Dance Draws Winchester Dancers

The sixth Jordan Springs Hotel dance will be Thursday night directed by manager G Edgar Soutter. Music by Pat Dunns Virginians. The large ballroom will be decorat ed. A $5 gold piece prize for the best waltzing couple will be awarded to the drawn number holder. Dancers come from Winchester and nearby towns and cities.

Jordan Springs G. Edgar Soutter Pat Dunn Winchester

Moling Party Ends Canadian Motoring Trip

Mr. and Mrs. J. Henry Moling Sr and relatives completed a motoring circuit to Niagara Falls and the Dominion of Canada. They traveled via Williamsport Pennsylvania and returned by Gettysburg Pennsylvania visiting battlefield sites. Miss Dorothy Johnston, nurse, is spending vacation at her parents home. Mr. Sam O’Neal of Vaucluse visited on business. Miss Margaret Goodwin of Washington returned home after visiting Miss Jane Scully.

Moling J. Henry Moling James N. Moling Nellie Moling Warren Daugherty Niagara Falls Dominion of Canada Williamsport Gettysburg Dorothy Johnston Winchester Memorial Hospital Mrs Frank Johnston Margaret Goodwin Washington Jane Scully

Curtis Not To Quit the Senate for Vice Presidency

Providence July 3 The Associated Press reports Senator Charles Curtis a Republican for the vice presidency said he would not resign his Senate seat to run for vice president. He argued resignation was unnecessary and noted President Harding did not leave the Senate until February after his election. Curtis was visiting his daughter’s home.

Associated Press Providence R. I Charles Curtis Senate Harding Ohio Curtis

Hearst Acquires An Omaha Paper

Omaha Bee-News sold to W R Hearst announced by Nelson B Updike publisher. Former Kansas governor Henry J Allen, publisher of the Wichita Beacon, will become Omaha publisher.

Associated Press Omaha Neb Omaha Bee-News W. R. Hearst Nelson B. Updike

Shipping Board To Offer the U S Line For Sale

The United States Shipping Board ordered the Merchant Fleet Corporation to prepare advertisements for bids for the sale of the United States line and the American merchant line. Eight alternate plans will be offered, excluding charter. Vessels include the Leviathan George Washington Republic President Harding and President Roosevelt.

Associated Press Washington United States Shipping Board Merchant Fleet Corporation United States Line American Merchant Line T. W. O'Connor Leviathan George Washington Republic Harding Roosevelt

Two Priests Are Reported Killed

Mexican city dispatch says two American priests among fighters were killed in separate clashes in Jalisco with federal troops amid ongoing anti government fighting.

Associated Press Mexico City Jalisco

Miss Agnes Moore Visits Shenandoah Hosts in Virginia

Miss Agnes Moore of Wooster Ohio visits relatives Rev and Mrs W H Ballenger in Shenandoah Virginia and stays with Mr and Mrs John S Sloat on South Loudoun Street during the visit.

Agnes Moore Wooster Ohio W. H. Ballenger Shenandoah, Va John S. Sloat South Loudoun Street

Rosenmeyers to Spend Months in Europe

Mrs. Rosenmeyer and her daughter Misseda Rosenmeyer plan to depart soon for an extended stay in Europe, aiming to travel and visit during the coming months.

Mie Rosenmeyer Misseda Rosenmeyer Europe

Towson Man Visits Relatives in City This Weekend

Mr. Dave Leonard of Towson Maryland spent the past weekend as a guest of his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs R E Mudd. He was accompanied home by Mrs Mudd and children who will spend weeks as guests of Mrs Mudd s mother Mrs Burkle.

Dave Leonard Towson, Md R.E. Mudd

Local social notes from Bates Street shirt businessman visitors

Mr Johnson of the Bates Street Shirt Company in New York was here yesterday on business. Miss Jane Hyslop of Philadelphia visits Mrs Alexander Barrie. Miss Mariam Buchanan of Tazewell Virginia stays with Miss Grace Johnston. The Largents from this city and Boyce visited Washington last Sunday. Visitors at the Hiser home in Stephens City include Mrs Boyd Orebaugh and Mrs William McLeod. Geneva Moore travels to her parents in the county. Mrs Talbot, Miss Miriam Talbot, and Miss Isobel Wood depart for Wrightsville Beach for a month.

Mr. Johnson Bates Street Shirt Company New York Jane Hyslop Philadelphia Alexander Barrie Mariam Buchanan Tazewell, Va Grace Johnston North Kent Street Boyd Orebaugh William McLeod Lewis Hudson Charles Tobin J. C. Hiser Stephens City Geneva Moore County W. R. Talbot Miriam Talbot Isobel Wood Wrightsville Beach Edna Rush Berryville Waynesboro Mary Stuart Hutcheson Ralph Dalton

Notable Winchester Residents Depart and Visit Abroad

Winchester area residents appear in a series of brief notices. John S. Sloat travels to Baltimore for the funeral of Rev. Dr. J. St. Clair Neal. Lesley Coyle sails from New York to Europe to join her mother in Paris. Several locals attend or plan travel, with visits to Atlantic City, Roanoke, Radford, Charlottesville, and Berkeley Springs. A Maryland couple wed in Winchester, and local social links include bridesmaids from Waynesboro.

John S. Sloat Baltimore J. St. Clair Neal

Local ladies journey to Front Royal Virginia

Mrs. George Kelchner and Mrs. John Baecher of the county travel to Front Royal Virginia to stay with Mr. and Mrs Charles Ford. They are accompanied by Margaret Kelchner who ends her visit in Winchester this afternoon.

George Kelchner John Baecher Front Royal Charles Ford Margaret Kelchner Winchester

Knoxville Visitor James Meeks Guest of Town Friends

Mr. James Meeks of Knoxville Tennessee is spending time in town as a guest of friends visiting local hosts.

James Meeks Knoxville, Tenn

Local Residents Attend Visits and a Culpeper Horse Show

Messrs James Stringfellow and Edmund Lupton of this city left today for Culpeper to attend the home of Mr Stringfellow and the Culpeper horse show tomorrow. Mr and Mrs Lee Miller and Miss Elizabeth Cougill and Mr Ellsworth Keller spent the past weekend in Atlantic City New Jersey. Miss Bessie Lewis who recently had a major operation at Memorial Hospital is much improved and has returned home.

Messrs James Stringfellow Edmund Lupton Culpeper Stringfelow Lee Miller Elizabeth Cougill Ellsworth Keller Atlantic City N. J Bessie Lewis Memorial Hospital

Local visitors depart after extended visit

Mrs. Morton Harloe and Mr. Mumford of Southern Pines N C left yesterday for home after visiting relatives and friends here. They were joined by Mrs Harloe's son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Jack Funk who will stay as their guests for some time.

Morton Harloe Mr. Mumford Southern Pines

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S. B. Brooks Louis L. Baker Virginia Pharmaceutical Association Patrick Henry Roanoke H. C. Littlejohn Leesburg Samuel Patterson Round Hill H.R. Cecil Dublin Old Point Comfort J. W. Williamson Harrisonburg Brooks Association State Board of Pharmacy Epworth League Mr. Milburn Sunset Lodge Sam O'Neal Vaucluée Hearst Messrs. B. W. Largent Boyce Lesley Coyle Jefferson County Florence Coyle Paris Continent W. W. McClaine Nellie Slonaker W. D. Slonaker Irene Miller G. H. Metcalfe Dayton O’rear Cecil O’rear Harry Ridgeway L. M. Griffith George Washington Hotel D. J. O'Connell Woodstock J. L. Boyer E. S. Maury San Antonio, Texas Alson S. Hott Horace George R. M. Marshall Norfolk, Va Corporation Clerk's Ralph E. Cecil Mabel Nikirk Walkersville Frederick County George W. Cecil E. Roy Nikirk Jack Boden Raymond Borden Billie and Bobbie Boden Berkeley Springs Ww. Va Mis Doris Durell Capt Edward H. Durell West Cecil Street Dave Miller Harry Lovett Ethel Lovett Lovett Frank Lovett Hilda Massie Woolworth Mrs. J. M Massie F. L. Woore Little Mise Helen Woore Penn's Grove, Pa Maude Mace South Braddock Street Sample Shoe Store Lovett Bros Baprel Waddill Printing & Lithographing Co Danville Kiwanis Club Bedford Elmer Wright J. W. Arthur W. F. Shryock General Electric R.C. A. Radiolas MO. S. Solenberger & CO N. Loudoun St LOT NO the Style Shoppe Golden Rule
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