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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1927

Page

3

Social and Personal Notes Shower for Mr and Mrs Patton

A mixed social event at Burnt Church honors the newlyweds Mr and Mrs Patton who wed last Saturday. Kathryn Pelter, now Mrs Patton, is praised as a longtime church worker and Sunday school teacher. Guests include local families and church friends as well as many neighbors from the Pelter and Harmer communities. The piece also reports Hazel Thomas leaving Memorial Hospital after a severe automobile accident and an Apple district buyer arriving from Boston to Portland, Me.

Burnt c Es Pelter Nain Ther Patton Patton Marshall Roberts P. H. Gold Richard Greenawalt James Pelter John Bnyder, Jr H. W. Harmer Samuel Boyd Carlton Hawkins Mary Janney Annie Foreman Olivia Harmer William Teets Sidney Davis Carrie Clayton Susan Howard Nannie Julia Braithwaite Louise Thwaite Florence Pelter Virginia Williamson Fannie Triplett Vernie Milburn Emily Hawkins Mazie Snyder Dorothy Betty Greenawalt Mildred Dorothy Snyder Mary Teets Mary Alice Davis Messrs James Spence John Pelter Clarence Fletcher Herbert Buncutter John C. Clayton, Jr Wallace Whittaker Billy Mack Brown Marshall Patton Holmes Spence Luther Patton, Jr William C. Miller Little Hazel Thomas Memorial Hospital W. O. Thomas Chester Boston George Washington Hotel Flaherty Kathleena Flaherty New England Florida Hollywood Miami Portland New York State

Miss Parmele Heads Back Home From Minneapolis Visit

Marian Parmele, guest of Mr and Mrs Carl E Maseey west of town, leaves Thursday for Pittsburg Pa then Minneapolis Minn by way of the Great Lakes. Frances Cline and sister Beulah Cline depart for Baltimore to visit their brother-in-law and sister, the Rev Dr Selwyn Cockrell editor of the Baltimore Southern Methodist.

Miss Parmele Minneapolis Minn Marian Parmele Carl E. Maseey Pittsburg Pa Great Lakes Cline Tives Baltimore Carl Kneeling Mount Verd Fla Frances Cline Beulah Cline North Braddock Street Selwyn K. Cockrell Cockrell Baltimore Southern Methodist

Esther Dudley Undergoes Tonsil Operation in Virginia

Miss Esther Dudley daughter of Rev W L Dudley pastor of the Church of Christ left with her sister for Christiansburg Virginia to visit their uncle Dr Showalter and underwent an operation in his hospital a few days ago for tonsil trouble and is believed to be improving. Mr T J Flaherty arrives for the apple season representing D Crossley and Sons of Liverpool London and New York in the Win-

Esther Dudley W. L. Dudley Church of Christ Kathryn Dudley Showalter Christiansburg Miss Dudley T. F. Flaherty T. J. Flaherty Boston Mass D. Crossley and, Sons Liverpool London New York

Social News Roundup From George Washington Hotel

Washington society notes highlight Miss Margaret Berry representing the District at the Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester. A separate listing covers Missie Pearson hosting a dinner for Miss Hilda Fling in Alderson, W Va. and upcoming Girls’ Athletic Association events in Strasburg. The piece also mentions Mrs Byrd greeting Comdr. Byrd Jr. in New York, and various local residents traveling, visiting, or returning from trips to Niagara Falls, Asheville, Baltimore, Harrisburg, and other locales.

A. E. Berry Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company Washington George Washington Hotel Margaret Berry District of Columbia Winchester Miss Fling Missie Pearson National Avenue Hilda Fling Alderson W. Va W. A. Sale Girls’ Athletic Association Strasburg Adele Metz George Fansler Nan Keating Dorothy Kremer Meda Dick Sara Shirkey Harry F. Byrd New York

Local residents and visitors note in and around Gore

Daily social notes record visits and departures of residents and guests. Mr R Russell Hook and Mrs Hook spent the evening in Winchester with friends. Several travelers from West Virginia Maryland and Virginia are announced as visiting or returning to duties or homes.

R. Russell Hook Western Frederick Bank Gore William Dorsey Edn Dorsey Washington Mollie, Miller Annie Dorsey

Youth Thought To Be a Death By Own Action

Mrs Nellie E Jones of Baltimore asks Montgomery County state’s attorney Robert Peter Jr to re investigate the death of her son William Jones 18 believed murdered may link to Edward L Mills dairy farmer slain ten days earlier The Briggs family near Mills home says authorities thought William’s death was self inflicted and Mrs Briggs is a Briggs sister of Bertha Mills widow

Rockville William Jones Nellie E. Jones Baltimore Robert Peter, Jr Montgomery County Edward L. Mills Jones Ernest Briggs Briggs Mills Bertha Mills

Suit Against Ford Settled No Money Involved

Chicago July 16 Aaron Sapiro announced the settlement of his $1,000,000 libel suit against Henry Ford. The case arose from Ford publications alleging Sapiro aided cooperative marketing as part of a Jewish conspiracy to control American agriculture. No money changed hands, Sapiro said, and Ford issued a new statement alongside a prior apology.

Chicago Aaron Sapiro Henry Ford Sapiro Sapird Dearborn Independent

Kipling Joke About Quiet Writing Habits Circulates

In London a circulating tale has a man telling Rudyard Kipling’s maid not to disturb him during work. The maid reportedly replies that Kipling does not work, only sits upstairs scribbling and scribbling.

London Rudyard Kipling

Northwestern Turnpike Notes July church services and social visits

All-day services at Hayfield Church drew large crowds with Rev. C H Anderson delivering two fine sermons. Local families and visitors from Winchester Rosenberger and Cumberland gathered for dinners and calls. The state convict camp moved to Hayfield on M H Rosenberger farm. Community updates include illness recovery, travel to Keyser and Winchester, and farm work as hay harvest begins.

Vivian Cresswell Near Rosenberger Joseph . Bayliss Elroy Light Lloyd Ruhl Anderson Lansing Annie Ramey Hunter Bayliss Chambersville West Virgin'a Hayfield M. H. Rosenberger C. H. Anderson Russell Ramey Sadie Anderson Winchester Memorial Hospital Clark Braithwaite Cumberland Leslie Ramey Praithwaite Harry Richards Mountain Falls Albert Lewis Hayfield Church Joseph Bayliss Lucie White J. E. Nelson Leonard Nelson Keyser W. Va Allin Nelson Winchester Fred Nelson

Five acquitted in flogging of Bart Singleton case

Five men from Taccoa, Georgia, were found not guilty of assault with intent to murder in the March 11 flogging of farmer Bart Singleton. The jury deliberated for under 30 minutes.

Taccoa Bart Singleton

Princess Astrid prepares Belgium for heir’s arrival

The Belgian public eagerly follows Princess Astrid’s preparations for the expected August birth of the Crown Prince Leopold and Princess. Belgian mothers send baby garments to the royal palace and nurseries are stocked under Astrid’s oversight, reflecting the people’s affection and her practical approach.

Princess Astrid Belgium Heir Associated Press Brussels Brabant Astrid Leopold Royal Palace

Geneva Parley Has Even Chance of Succeeding

A young Japanese delegate in Geneva voiced a 50-50 view on the tripartite naval conference’s chances, describing a shift upward from earlier pessimism. Delegates across the three nations showed increased hopeful tone, though no concrete agreement emerged to justify optimism.

Geneva United States

Wytheville Publisher Elected Virginia Press Association President

John A. Whitman editor and publisher of the Southwest Virginia Enterprise Wytheville was chosen president of the Virginia Press Association at the 80th midsummer session final business meeting held at the College of William and Mary He succeeds J B Wall and will take office in 15 days

Wytheville Virginia Press Williamsburg John A. Whitman Southwest Virginia Enterprise Virginia Press Association College of William and Mary J. B. Wall Farmville

Young Georgia Woman Licensed to Practice Law

Clyde Wireless, a 21-year-old Georgia woman, has been admitted to the bar and to the State Supreme Court, among the youngest in the state. She began as a stenographer in a law firm, studied law, and progressed rapidly to earn her license.

Associatedliese Douglas Clyde Wireless Georgia Portias State Supreme Court

Bobby Jones Triumphs With British Opel Golf Title

Robert Tyree James Jr of Atlanta wins the Opel Golf Championship of Great Britain at St Andrews Scotland on July 15 sealing back to back titles. He sets a record scoring 4 under par for 72 holes amid historic crowds and enduring enthusiasm.

Bobby Jones St. Andrews Scotland Robert Tyree James, Jr Atlanta Great Britain Ife

Large Quantities Of Butter Being Sent To Storage

Butter arrivals at the four main markets remain heavy with demand slowing slightly. The into storage move exceeds last year’s by over half a million pounds, and June 1927 shows 8,000,000 pounds more stored than June 1926, a record for any June.

Associated Press Chicago

Church Bulletin Sunday services and events

Sunday school at 9 30 a m with Charles Buhl as superintendent after a long illness. Worship and sermon at 11 a m. Christian Endeavor at 7 p m on applying Christian standards in amusements led by Ada Middleton. Evangelistic services at 8 p m. Everyone invited and welcome to worship with us.

Charles Buhl Christian Endeavor Ada Middleton

Christ Episcopal Church Service Schedule Observed

Christ Episcopal Church at Boscawen and Washington Streets with Rev. R. B. Neison as rector lists holy communion at 8 a.m. morning service at 11 with sermon on The Grace of God and Sunday school at 9:45. No evening service noted. Stephens City schedule shows service at 9 a.m.

Christ Episcopal Stephens City

First Baptist Church Services Announced in Cork Street

Sunday school at 9 45 a m with F Ye Woore superintendent. Morning worship at 11 o clock with sermon by the pastor. Senior B Y P U at 7 pm. Evening worship at 8 pm with sermon by the pastor. All members urged to attend.

F. Ye Woore

St Paul A M E Church Colored on North Loudoun Street

Sermon by the minister at 11 a m Sunday school at 2 30 p m and a second sermon at 8 p m with Rev George E Proctor pastor. Public invited to all services.

ST. Paul A. M. E. Church Loudoun Street Geo. E. Proctor

John Mann M. E. Church Service Notice

Rev Horace A Johnson pastor at East Cork Street church announces church school at 10 am and sermons at 11 am and 8 pm with the family sermon. Preacher warns against judging by appearances as music and choir singing accompany both services.

John Mann M. BE East Cork Street

Heat Wave Grimly Bakes Eastern States

A severe heat wave grips the Eastern States for a fourth day, causing numerous deaths and mounting frustration as storms fail to bring relief. Weather officials say humidity will rise with any showers and temps stay in the upper eighties. Philadelphia and Boston record 92 degrees.

New York Weather Bureau Httle Philadelphia Boston

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