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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1929

Page

3

Wedding Bells in Baltimore and Winchester Figures

Announcement records the marriage of Miss Elizabeth Schroeder to Mr. Guy D Bowman at the bride’s mother's Baltimore home on July 10. The account details attendees, attire, and post ceremony plans, plus notes on related visits, licenses, and regional movements of various residents and visitors from Maryland Virginia and Ohio and business travelers in Winchester.

Elizabeth Schroeder Guy Dd. Boan William F. Bowman Ernest Green Martinsburg W. Va Baltimore New York Maple Street Newton Mass Maryland Institute of Art Boston Bachrach Company Bowman Strasburg Winchester Barr and Jolliffe Bachrach Studio

Stag Dinner Held For Mr. Alan Peery Before Wedding

Mr. Alan Peery and Miss Gertrude Ritter prepare for their upcoming marriage as friends hosted a stag dinner Thursday at Tokus Inn Opequon. Guests included Garland Johnston Lyle Merrell Capps Hoshour Ansel Solenberger D B Stultz Warren Eddy Urban Sheetz Edward Harris Jack Riley R E Mudd and Charles Snider.

Alan Peery Gertrude Ritter A. Taylor Ritter Tokus Inn Opequon Mr. Peery Garland Johnston Lyle Merrell Capps Hoshour Ansel Solenberger D. B. Stultz Warren Eddy Urban Sheetz Edward Harris Jack Riley R. E. Mudd Charles Snider

Local People Plan Summer Camps And Trips

A flurry of Midland residents prepare getaways to Virginia mountains Niagara Falls and Ontario. Mary Capper and friends depart for Big Eddy near Charles Town while Hoshour hosts guests at his Potomac cabin. Others head to Niagara Falls Baltimore Cumberland Winchester Easton and Ridge for vacations and weekends.

Mary Capper Virginia Rehill Lucy Dean Mrs. Rehill Charles Town W. Va Big Eddy Mary Sullivan Mary Thomas

Oceanic Derby Ends with American Airmen Honored in Rome

In Rome on July 12 Capt. Louis A. Yancey and Roger Q. Williams received Italy's gold medal for aeronautics after flying the Pathfinder from Old Orchard Maine to the Eternal City. Gen Italo Balbo presented the award as fascist crowds cheered in Piazza Colonna with Massed bands and the Star Spangled Banner.

Giron Spain Rome Italy Louis A. Yancey Roger Q. Williams Old Orchard Eternal City Italo Balbo Piazza Colonna Prince, Concompangni Gen. Balbo

Porter Heads Local Shrine Club and Wagner as Vice

Winchester Shrine Club elected Maj. S. Porter House as president and William B. Wagner as vice president. Both men hold multiple Masonic and Shrine titles in Washington, D. C. and Winchester. Next meeting set for Monday July 15 at 6 30 p m in the Eastern Star lodge room of the Farmers and Merchants Bank building.

Winchester Shrine Major S. Porter House William B. Wagner Mount Vernon Royal Arch Washington Knights Templar Kallipolis Grotto Veiled Prophets Almas Temple D. C Order of the Eastern Star Freemasonry Orient of Virginia Wagner Winchester Hiram Lodge John Dove Royal Arch Winchester Commandery Acca Temple Nobles of Mystic Shrine Eastern Star Lodge Farmers and Merchants Bank

Pingley Trials Postponed Due to Illness

The trial of George W. Pingley and his son Harry in the county magistrate's court was postponed to next Saturday because Harry is ill with mumps. The elder Pingley faces assault charges and the son is charged with operating a car while under the influence of liquor.

Corporation Court Clerk’s Office Albert Wright Carrie E. Wolford Path of Romney W. Va David H. Wright Frederick County David J. Loy George W. Pingley Harry Pingley

John I Brown To Manage Winchester Horseshoe Tourney

Residents of Winchester and Frederick county may enter the Washington Evening Star horseshoe tournament. John I Brown Jr director of local playgrounds will manage Winchester events. Applications must be sent by July 20 with local matches July 29 leading to divisional state and grand championship in Washington.

Winchester Frederick County Washington Evening Star John I. Brown, Jr Washington Paper Washington Star Washington Virginal Maryland District of Columbia

Siamese Twins Married in Manila Church

In Manila on July 13 the Filipino Siamese twins Lucio and Simplicio Godino married sisters Nativida and Victorina Matos after a Catholic ceremony and a festival at guardian Theodore Yangto's home. A license clerk opposed the union citing dual personality, but the Philippines Department of Justice ordered the license. The twins share a flexible spine connection at the base.

Associated Press Manila Lucio Simplico Godino Nativida Victorina Matos Theodore Yangto Philippine Department of Justice

Solid Content of Medicinal Tonics To Be Increased

Washington July 13 The Prohibition Commission issued a general order to raise the solid content of medicinal tonics for beverage purposes from 12 percent to 18 percent. The order applies to tonics used for medical, not alcoholic, contents. no change to alcohol levels was announced.

Washington Prohibition Commission Drestined

Vacation Bible School Opens at First Brethren Church

The First Brethren Church on Berryville Avenue hosts a two week all Bible course for boys and girls aged 5 to 18 led by Rev E J Ro hart. The non sectarian program aims to teach worship, singing, speech and living as God would have them with a July 15 start at 9 am and a 25 cent registration.

First Brethren Church Berryville Avenue E. J. Rohart Earth

Piedmont Power Sold to Potomac Edison Expansion

Potomac Edison announces a controlling interest in Piedmont Electric Lights and Power Company effective immediately. Piedmont serves Piedmont West Virginia Westernport Maryland and parts of Lake Maryland for about 10 000 residents with 1500 electric customers. The deal completes Potomac Edison’s footprint in the tri towns along the Baltimore and Ohio line between Cumberland and Grafton.

Piedmont Electric Lights and Power Company Potomac Edison System Piedmont Company Piedmont W. Va Westernport Lake, Md Baltimore and Ohio Cumberland Grafton

Presbyterian Reunion At Pen Mar Draws Wide Attendance

The fifty fifth annual Presbyterians reunion at Pen Mar on August 1 will feature Rev Wm C Covert as speaker. The event at the Western Maryland Railroad resort near Hagerstown is expected to attract many from Winchester and nearby communities.

Pen Mar Winchester

Greenspring Notes Visitors From Nearby Towns

Greenspring Virginia on July 12 reports visitors and short trips. Earl Bailey and family from Albin visited J B Adams. Mrs Carter Luttrell spent the week with Cross Junction relatives. Mrs A J Strobridge and Mabel of Martinsburg visited. Guy Wilbur Ray Lamp and families returned to Cumberland after a stay with friends. Wilson Whitacre and family drove to Berkeley Springs and stayed overnight, returning Sunday.

Green Spring Earl Bailey Albin J. BE. Adams Carter Luttrell Cross Junction A. J. Strobridge Mabel Martinsburg Guy Wilbur Ray Lamp Cumberland Wilson Whitacre Berkeley Springs

Town Socials Report Quiet Weekend Visit Notes

Mr and Mrs Har Fries and daughter Betty spent Saturday and Sunday at Rock Oak. Mr and Mrs Harry Brown and children visited friends in Mara burg Sunday. Little Miss Evelyn Lyon of tinsburg is pending a while with her aunt Mrs Bessie Strobridge.

Har Fries Betty Rock Oak Eucu Harry Brown Friends Maraburg Evelyn Lyon Tinsburg Bessie Strobridge

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