Social and Bridal News From Winchester Circles
A detailed social roundup reports wedding plans and receptions for Miss Smith and Mr. Griffin, rehearsal dinners, and a stag party. It notes gatherings at Tokus Inn and the Smith home, plus visits by guests from Millwood, Berryville, and Washington, with Apple buyers inspecting Winchester crops and local entertainment at the Washington Inn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Smith
Tokus
Miss Smith
Edith Cornwell
Carroll S. Smith
Trousseau
Winchester Girl Scouts
Crisman
Garland R. Quarles
Kenneth Rice
Katherine Barnett
Social Calendar With Local dances and club meetings
The week lists dances at Blue Ridge Nite Club Bluemont and Jordan Springs with Doug Etter and His Orchestra. Capitol Theatre hosts Doug Etter performances. Lions Club Kiwanis Rotary American Legion public luncheons and a Wellton church yard party are scheduled with rain date noted. Public invited to the events and meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue ‘Ridge Nite Club
Bluemont, Va
Red Bailey
Collegians
Doug Etter
Capitol Theatre
Jordan Springs
Miss Elizabeth Smith Weds Griffin at Kernstown Church
Miss Elizabeth Smith daughter of County Treasurer and Mrs. Robert S. Smith of Kernstown married Mr. Samuel Marvin Griffin son of State Senator and Mrs. E B Griffin of Bainbridge Ga at Kernstown Methodist Church South. The Rev J A Johnson officiated with Rev D Lambert assisting. The bride wore white satin princess gown with a large picture hat and carried white roses and lilies of the valley. She was given in marriage by her father. The sole attendant was Mrs Carroll S Smith as matron of honor. Flower girl Winifred Bailey and ring bearer Jack Smith participated. Best man Thomas Howie. Ushers Carlin Gray and H H Smith. Mrs Smith wore black georgette. Miss Annie Massie wore black lace. Music by Hugh S Duffey and George H Emmans with violin by Mrs Cather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Smith
Griffin
Kernstown Church
Robert S. Smith
Kernstown
Samuel Marvin Griffin
E. B. Griffin
Bainbridge
Kernstown Methodist Church
South
J. A. Johnson
Keyser
W. Va
D. Lambert
Miss Smith
Carroll S
Jack Smith
Thomas Howie
Staunton Military Academy
Carlin Gray
H. H. Smith
Ashland
Roy Cather
Mr. Emmans
Sommerville Engaged to Dr Thomas Whitaker in Clarke County
Miss Mary Beverley Sommerville of Clarke County becomes engaged to Dr Thomas Wallace Whitaker of Monrovia California. She is the daughter of the late Dr and Mrs Henry C Sommerville. Whitaker is a University of California and University of Virginia graduate. The wedding is planned for August. Also noted is Mr Howard A Spangler visiting Gettysburg from Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Sommerville
Thomas Whitaker
Gwynne Harrison Jones
Dodson Brother Undergoes Stomach Ulcer Surgery
Robert L. Dodson of Middletown was brought to Memorial Hospital for ulceration of the stomach and reported improving. Mrs. W A Baker hosted a luncheon for sister in law Mrs Bowyer E Browne and Major Browne arriving from Fort Leavenworth. Mrs. Lewis M Allen greeted Mrs P W Boyd at Winchester Country Club. Miss Virginia B Jenkins visits Martinsburg home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tee Alerations
Robert L. Dodson
Middletown
Memorial Hospital
Dodson
J. F. Dodson
Meadow 5
W. A. Baker
South Washington Street
Bowyer E. Browne
Major Browne
Fort Leavenworth
Lewis M. Allen
Winchester Country Club
P. W. Boyd
Birmingham
Akron Dirigible Too Heavy Despite Satisfactory Performance
The Akron dirigible, built by Goodyear Zeppelin in Akron, is reportedly several thousand pounds over contract limits. Officials say overall design is satisfactory and the navy plans to accept it, though a penalty of up to 25000 may be assessed. Final weight will be confirmed when it goes aloft on August 8. Mrs. Herbert Hoover will christen the craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Aeronautics
Goodyear-Zeppelin Corporation
Akron
Ohio
Herbert Hoover
Good Housekeeping Institute
Brooklyn racketeering figure slain in hallway ambush
Irving Shapiro, 26, described as active in slot machine and laundry rackets with his brother Meyer, was assassinated in the hallway of his Brooklyn home. Police say the murder was in reprisal for an earlier failed attempt to kill Tony Monegno at Trinity Hospital. Two gunmen hid in the hall and opened fire as Shapiro appeared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Irving Shapiro
Brooklyn
Tony Monegno
Trinity Hospital
Irving
Meyer
Shapiro
Fall Denies Move to Suspend One Year Jail Term
Former secretary of the interior declines comment on a request to amend a one year jail sentence to a year and a day. He cites family as his chief consideration and refuses to say if he will seek a presidential pardon despite urging from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Interior
Justice Bailey
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Frank Hogan
Fall
Triangle Complications Tied to Dual Affection
The observation suggests many relational entanglements stem from two people loving as readily as one. It hints that multiple commitments can arise from shared affection rather than a single bond.
Chicago Grain Closing Prices Reported by Hibbs
Grain prices on the Chicago Board of Trade fell in the final hour amid a bearish government crop report and Hoover remarks on short selling. Closing: Wheat July 52.83, Sept 54.20, Dec 57. Assistant notes show corn July 57, Sept 51.33, Dec 56.4. oats July 26.14, Sept 26.44, Dec 29. rye July 34.14, Sept 36.75, Dec 40.04.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Board of Trade
Hoover
Special Efforts For Clean City Highlighted By Sanitary Inspector
The June report from the sanitary inspector shows 261 inspections, 18 new sewer connections, 7 notices for new connections, 3 nuisances abated, 37 restaurant inspections, and 6 water inspections. Gas service errors were noted at stations. City Manager Pilcher lauds Winchester as neat and attractively clean, urging citizen cooperation to maintain high sanitary standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.M. Allen
P. D. Plank
Pilcher
Winchester
Gravel Springs Lutheran Pastorate Weekly Services
Rev C E Seastrunk leads Gravel Springs pastoral services with Sunday school at 10 am and a 3 pm sermon. Freemont Hayfield hosts 2 pm Sunday school. St John Mt Williams holds 10 am Sunday school. Gravel Springs star Tannery offers 2 pm Sunday school and 3 pm service. St James Zepp 10 am Sunday school and 11 am sermon. All welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sethe Alhin Va
Freemont Hayfield
St John's
Mt Williams
Gravel Springs Star Tannery
St James Zepp
Rain Brings Big Hope for 300,000 Bushel Peach Crop
Harrisonburg July 11 Nearly an inch of rain fell over Rockingham county for six hours boosting peach production prospects to 300,000 bushels in the Timberville and Broadway area. Farmers Howard S. Zigler and George H. Crist say moisture safeguards apples and promises strong corn yields. drought impact in Georgia is lifting prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisonburg
Rockingham County
Timberville-Broadway
Howard S. Zigler
Rockingham
George H. Crist
Timberville
Luther Returns From Paris Without French Aid
Berlin reports Reichsbank head Dr. Hans Luther returned from Paris without French assistance and with no acceptable terms. Cabinet discuss drastic steps including abandoning the gold standard and placing German exports under government control as the Reichsbank’s gold reserves dwindle amid a 100 million mark currency run. Luther’s demands include stopping pocket battleships, tighter credit limits, halting capital flight, and a “Locarno of the east” ending hopes for Danzig gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Berlin
Hans Luther
Reichsbank
Paris
Tempelhof
Luther
Handley Board Receives Bond Shortage Payment
The Handley Board of Trustees reports it has received from Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland the sum of 10 050 to cover the shortage on the late treasurer's bond. The claim was verified and paid promptly after audit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley Board of Trustees
Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland
Handley Board
Market Slows in Dull New York Trading Session
New York markets opened dull with the stock market slipping in quiet activity as traders awaited clarity on Germany. About half a million shares traded amid sluggish bonds and narrow price changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hagen Miantains Lead In Matches
Walter Hagen shot a par 72 in the third round to extend his lead in the Canada Open with a 54 hole total of 208 at Mississauga Golf Club. Leo Diesel of Agua Caliente and Mortie Dutra of Los Angeles each stood at 216 after three rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississauga Golf Club
Toronto
Ont
Walter Hagen
Leo Diesel
Agua Caliente
Mortie Dutra
Los Angeles
Plan Flight To City of Mexico Dress Rehearsal Flight
Roosevelt Field announces Seth Yerringtons Edward Maloney will depart between 5 and 6 PM for a non stop flight to Mexico City. They expect a 12 hour rest before the return voyage. The trip serves as a dress rehearsal for a proposed Atlantic flight.
Purification Health Claim Ad Promotes Calotabs
An ad urges readers to purify and cleanse the body with Calotabs, claiming it purifies blood and activates the stomach and bowels. It promotes a course of calotabs at 10 and 35 cents per package and asserts health benefits and nature’s foundation of health.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Stasha Hoff
Marguerite Brown
Millwood
Wakefield
Theer
Upperville
Boyce Agricultural High School Alumni Association
Battletown Inn
Berryville
Miss Brown
Shenandoah River
Berrys Ferry
Hoff and Brown
J. L. Burnett
Winston Pyne
Virginia Hummer
Helen Estep
Katherine Greever
Betty Grigsby
Chambersburg
Messrs
Henry Estep
Robert Brown
Brooke Neville
Robert Hummer
Brownley McKay
S. Bell
Ernest Fleming
Washington Inn
South Stewart Street
Atlantic Seaboard
Middle Western States
Helen and
Lucy Quarles
Richmond
Frank Thomas
Philadelphia
Elizabeth Daniel
Romney
W. A. Merritt
Billy
Charleston
S. C
John C. Meredith
Kansas City
Elizabeth Neal
D. C. Hamilton
Liverpool
Eng
H. S. Balhatchet
J. Ashby Sprint
Hamilton
Connolly- Shaw, Ltd
Balhatchet
Sprint
Miss Flood
Master Bradshaw
Beverley Byrd
Rosemont
James Bradshaw Beverle
Douglas DuShane
Bruce Nelson
Richard E. Byrd
Lions’ Club
George Washington Hotel
Kiwanis Club
Welltown Church Lawn
Benefit of Church
Rotary Club
American Legion Post
Sport Oxfords
ERRY
Mr. Howard ‘A. Spangler
Gettysburg
Taylor
F. Hahn
Loudoun Street
Virginia B. Jenkins
Martinsburg, W. Va
Mrs
F. L. Jenkins
Washington
Navy
Navy Department
Chicago
W. B. Hibbs & Company
New York Stock Exchange
Hibbs Building
Washington, D. C
Telephone National
Bell Clothes Shop
Gravel Springs Lutheran Pastorate
E Seastrunk
Rinso
Upper Valley
Mr. Zigler
Georgia
Harry Lee Dechert
R. E. Pugh
Edom
L. L. Yancey
Mountain Valley
France
Voss Features
Westinghous
General Motors
R. M. Swimley
Hagen Miantains
The
Segal
Buncutter Tire Co
S. Braddock St
City of
Mexico
Lovett Bros
Stauntes
Margaret L. Hodgson
J. Jos. Sullivan
John S Miller & CO
Kaufman
Coats
Kpa
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