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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1931

Page

3

Miss Craig To Sing At Richmond Station

Social and Personal item notes Miss Elizabeth Craig will sing over WRVA Richmond July 7 at 10 45 p m standard time. The program honors her friends and follows a tour of the eastern states. She will perform at the Mosque July 8 for the Profession and Business Women's Clubs international meeting. She is to sing national anthems of six nations in their native tongues.

Miss Craig Richmond Elizabeth Craig WRVA Profession and Business Women's Clubs

Social Calendar Events At Jordan Springs And Hotels

Monday 9 00 P M a dance at Jordan Springs Hotel by Ab Huntsberry with Jack Schill and his West Virginians. Tuesday 12 30 P M Lions Club luncheon at George Washington Hotel followed by Kiwanis meeting at same venue. Thursday 1 00 P M Rotary luncheon and 12 30 P M American Legion Post meeting at George Washington Hotel.

Jordan Springs Hotel Ab” Huntsberry Jack Schill West Lions’ Club George Washington Hotel Rotary Club American Legion Post

Kern Hosts Picnic In Honor Of Washington Guest

Miss Anne Brook Kern entertained last evening at a picnic honoring Miss Nancy Van Buren of Washington who is a house guest of Miss Susan Steck. Attending were Miss Mary Greenway Russell Susan Steck Nancy Van Buren and others from River ton Charlottesville Richmond and Pittsburgh among relatives and friends. Florence Virginia Bayliss wed Mr DeHaven February 21 in Chambersburg Pa and now reside in Washington D C.

Iss Kern Anne Brook Kern Nancy van Buren Washington Susan Steck Mary Greenway Russell Louisa Carson Riverton Elizabeth Stuart Meridith Todd Emma Ginn Baker Fred L. Glaize, Jr John M. Steck Fred L. Glaize Florence Virginia Bayliss DeHaven Winchester Frederick County Robert Lee DeHaven Chambersburg Anandt Methodist Episcopal Church Washington, D. C Hunter A. Bayliss Jessie G. Bayliss Mr. DeHaven B. Franklin DeHaven

Local Bluemont Dance Draws Regional Guests

Messrs Jet Spates of Berryville and Horst Millhollen of Washington and Bluemont helped sponsor a large Blue Ridge Night Club dance in Blue mont last Friday. Music by Buddy Codors and His Orchestra, same group that played Apple Blossom Festival balls at Jordan Springs. Attendees from this city included Mr and Mrs Kenneth Rice, John Milburn, Julian Michael, Pete Miller, and Red Bailey. Dr and Mrs G William Small and son Billy returned to Orono Maine after visiting Mrs Small's parents in Kernstown Plain field. Mrs Small was formerly Eleanor Chiles.

Bluemont Jet Spates Berryville Horst Millhollen Washington Blue Ridge Buddy Codors Jordan Springs Kenneth Rice John Milburn Julian Michael Pete’ Miller Old Orchard Beach Maine Small Eleanor Chiles

Engaged Couples Fete At Winchester Country Club

A dinner hosted at Winchester Country Club honored Miss Elizabeth Stuart and Mr. Maury Trimble and Miss Meredith Todd and Mr. E. C. Stuart Jr whose engagements were announced. Guests included numerous local socialites and families. Mrs. Alexander P. Lyon and two sons arrived in Winchester for a weeks visit with J. Howard Cather on South Washington Street.

Winchester Country Club Elizabeth Stuart Maury Trimble Meredith Todd E. C. Stuart, Jr Mary Greenway Russell Anne Brooke Kern Susan Steck Nancy VanBurne Emma Ginn Baker Fred L. Glaize, Jr H. N. Stephenson Bobby Glass Seabury Davies John Weems Lee Williams

County Couple Licensed To Wed In Frederick County

A marriage license was issued to Miss Gladys M. Adams of Gainesboro and Mr. Gerald William Braithwaite of Cross Junction. Both under 21 with parental consent. Braithwaite listed as a laborer.

Frederick County Gladys M. Adams H. J. Adams Gainesboro Gerald William Braithwaite Samuel Braithwaite Cross Junction Braithwaite

Social notes from Culpeper and surrounding towns

Attendees at a Culpeper horse show include Miss Helen Buckley and Mrs. R C Rorke with Mr Edgar Updike. A house party heads to Centreville Maryland. Miss Hansbrough then to Fort Hoyle. Various tea entertainments, visits, and a June birth mark the social calendar with numerous named individuals and local towns.

Culpeper Helen Buckley R. C. Rorke Washington Edgar Updike Margaret Hansbrough Trevor Downer Centreville Miss Hansbrough J. W. Downer Fort Hoyle

Mrs Garland Quarles Hosts Bridge for Elizabeth Smith

Mrs Garland Quarles will entertain Wednesday evening at bridge in honor of Miss Elizabeth Smith whose marriage to Mr Samuel Marvin Griffin of Bainbridge will be solemnized on Saturday.

B. M. Knight, Jr Elizabeth Stuart Maurice Trimble Pittsburg Mildred Richard Winchester Golf Club Pittsburgh Garland Quarles Bridge Elizabeth Smith Samuel Marvin Griffin Bainbridge Kenneth Rice Kathryn Barnett

Social notes from Fairmont Avenue and surrounding towns

Miss Lynwood Kinder returns home to Radford after visiting Miss Mary Jackson in Fairmont Avenue during the Luther League of Virginia convention. Numerous local residents and visitors are noted in weekend trips and gatherings across Radford, Roanoke, Hagerstown, Buckhannon, and Washington with church events, bridge parties, and family visits.

Lynwood Kinder Mary Jackson Fairmont Avenue Luther League of Virginia Radford Miss Jackson New York Columbia University

Rev Chester Frist Called to West Virginia Church

The Rev Chester Frist of the Presbytery of Meridian Mississippi was chosen to pastor the Presbyterian Church at Moorefield Hardy County West Virginia succeeding the retiring Rev Dr S O Hall. The call was approved at a Moorefield church congregational meeting with Rev Dr Charles D Gilkeson moderator. Frist is a Union Theological Seminary Richmond graduate class of 1931.

Chester Frist Presbytery Meridian Miss Presbyterian Church Fcorefield Dardy County W. Va S. O. Hall Frist Moorefield Church Charles D. Gilkeson Winchester

Holiday death toll rises with mass mishaps across states

Associated Press tally reports 354 total deaths over Independence Day period. Auto accidents led with 118 deaths, 139 drowned or drowned-related, 8 fireworks fatalities, 69 on the Pacific coast, 86 in the Midwest, and 86 in the Mid-Atlantic and other incidents nationwide.

Associated Press Voyiala Emmett Voss Hewlett Hanover County Glen Allen James Percy Mays, Jr Ida Bell Charlotte N.C Virginia Beach Princess Anne County Edward W. Richardson Robert Alexander Staunton Richmond William Reade Colonial Heights Burrel's Bay Chester White Mid-western Mid-Atlantic Pacific Coast Huntington Beach Long Beach Sunset Beach Lagura Beach Newport Beac

Government Seeks Immediate Jail for Albert Fall

Government counsel will urge Justice Bailey in the District of Columbia Supreme Court to order Albert B. Fall, former secretary of the interior, brought from El Paso to begin a one year jail term and pay a $100000 fine for bribery related to the Elk Hills lease. District Attorney Rover cites army physicians’ report on Fall’s condition.

Washington Bailey District of Columbia Supreme Court Albert B. Fall Secretary of the Interior Rover Fall Texas el Paso Edward L. Doheny Elk Hills California Naval, Or Reserve Doheny District of Columbia

Big Liquor Cargo Seized On Eastern Shore

An AP report from Salisbury Maryland notes a Coast Guard team and Deputy Sheriff Virgil Roberts halted a smuggling craft on Quantico creek ten miles south of Salisbury. They recovered 400 cases of imported liquor, 98 pounds of malt and assorted liquor, valued around 100000 dollars, with three men arrested. It was the largest eastern shore seizure since a Tilghman Island ring was broken up two months earlier.

Associated Press Salisbury Quantico Creek Here Virgil Roberts Wicomico County Tilghman’'s Island Chesapeake’bay

Old National Bank Closed At Federalsburg Md

The First National Bank of Federalsburg failed to open today, closed by the comptroller of the currency. M. L. Barnett, national bank examiner, in charge, referred all queries to superiors. The bank, 25 years old, has been seen as a strong eastern shore financial institution. T. F. Holt is president.

Associated Press Federalsburg First National Bank of

Caldwell Found Guilty By Jury Of Trust Breach

Rogers Caldwell former investment banker was convicted by a Nashville jury of fraudulent breach of trust in a case tied to Caldwell and Company. The judge set punishment at up to three years in the state penitentiary and a motion for a new trial was announced. The charges stem from a trust agreement with Hardeman county Tennessee using securities pledged as collateral less valuable than specified.

Associated Press Nashville, Tenn Rogers Caldwell Caldwell Caldwell and Company Hardeman County Tennessee

Market Jacked In Final Hour After Morning Losses

The New York Stock Exchange saw heavy trading in the final hour led by a late rebound. Transfers totaled about 1,000,000 shares as call money rose to 12 percent after a mid day recovery.

Associated Press New York

London Remains World’s Largest City by Over a Million

London retains status as the world’s largest city with a population around 8.20 million, surpassing Greater New York by about 1.22 million according to April census previews. The Greater New York figure tops 6.98 million, highlighting the British capital’s lead.

London New York Greater United States

Chicago Grain Closing Prices Decline on Debt Moratorium uncertai

Lower prices at Liverpool and weaker English markets pushed Chicago Board of Trade values down amid debt moratorium anxieties. Wheat and corn futures slipped across July September and December contracts. oats and rye also eased. Little Theater Guild meets Tuesday at Handley Library lecture hall at 7 30.

Liverpool Chicago Board of Trade France United States Little Theater Guild Handley Library

State Trap Meeting Prolonged By Tie Shootoffs

The 1932 state trap meeting extended as tie shootoffs determined results. Virginia Beach hosted the event, with Winchester Gun Club praised for arrangements and hospitality. The program featured an unusually large and varied schedule, drawing commendation from visiting officers and members.

Virginia Beach Winchester Gun Club

Du Pont Company Shaped Tournament Operations

J. C. Guenveur and A. C. Heyward of Du Pont oversaw tournament administration in Wilmington Delaware with Claude B. Stickley acting as secretary treasurer. Du Pont supplied score sheets tally cards and overall shoot management earning high praise for service to the state club.

du Pont J. C. Guenveur du Pont Company Emington, del A. C. Heyward Claude B. Stickley Vauclure State Club

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Evening Star Kiwanis George Washingtonotel Woman's Christian Temperance Union Friends’ Meeting House Stephenson Social Club Oak Grove Martinsburg Pike Quick John H. Quick, Jr Alexandria J. C. Penney Company Leona Sparrow Winchester Memorial Hospital Constance Buckley Georgia Conrad This City Jack Tillerie Nathan L. Stedman Halifax N. C Centerville E. B. Emory Oxford Huntsberry N. Main Street Carrie Hunter Martha Campbell Elizaan Stuart Virginia Carson Memorial Hospital Miss Carson George W. Gilligan Martha E. Tucker B. E. Russell Walter B. Barnett Orkney Springs, Va Lewis Barton Opequon Joseph Barton Winnetka, Ill Douglas Barnett Harrisonburg, Va Messrs Lou Levenson Lou Cohan Pittsburgh, Pa L. Kaufman B. B. Young Wingdale N. Y Ella Thomas Blackstone, Va Dr. Young Carson Spillman Garland Spillman Charles Anderson Albert Hunter L. R. Smith Emmett Catherine Yost Mrs. Pavy Roanoke Natural Bridge Pugh William Pugh W. W. Keller and Sons George J. F. Bly Shirley Merlin Bly Hagerstown Alfred Wood Harry F. Byrd Rosemont H. D. Flood Gray Gables Inn Richard E. Byrd Flood Marie Cammer Massanetta Springs John P. Allen Camp Holabird War Department Allen Baltimore Dick Atwood Charviliesville Shenandoah River Elsie Wine Yancey Lineweaver Harrisonburg Billy Mulhallen Sam McMichael J. W. Adams Rectortown Howard Sale Harry Kern B. P. Harrison Greensboro W. H. Brown Clark and Son Billy Clark Mount Airy Robert Baine Cumberland, Md T. M. Hiltzheimer Pulaski Blanche Shoop Charles Town Mrs Morris Cather John Fisher Robert Hamilton Centenary Reformed Church National Avenue Ralph B. Snapp C. B. Harlee Rochester Eastman Labortories Mc. A. Thomas Roy DeHaven Luther Pannett South Cameron Street Bertie Fanshill W. H. Adams Nancy Howard Concord Grace Thomas South Stewart St Anne Morris Francis Wright David Scott Burr P. Harrison Mmss Maxine Morris Horace Browne Esther Norton North Braddock Street Virginia Fall William Triplett Alma Bean M. J. Triplett Mms. E. P. Bean Leslie D. Grim Robert Grim Harrisburg Frank T. McFaden, Jr Lewisburg Mr. Frist West Va South Main Street The Old National Bank Federalsburg, Md Margaret Hodoson Ane Buncutter Tire Co S. Brat Phon Ddock St. E Chicago W. B. Hibbs & Company New York Stock Exchange Hibbs Building Washington, D. DC Telephone National Lovett Bros Curtis Publishing Company Winchestr K. E. Anderson George Washington Winchester, Va North Main Street People’s Bargain Store Kaufman Coats Ossie Loudaun ST. Winches Theat J. Jos. Sullivan Armstrong R. M. Swimley George Washing
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