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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1930
Page
3
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A large Winchester and Western delegation met at Wardensville station for a torchlit procession to a lodge gathering. Members from Winchester Middletown and Stephens City attended a concert and secret lodge session. Edith Virginia Spaid and Kenneth E. Henry wed in Frederick Maryland. Reunions across West Virginia plan gatherings in August, with the Fearnow Graham Parlette Blue McCoy Poe Emmart groups on the calendar.
Edward W Barnett a prominent Berryville Virginia merchant was reported today to be very sick at his home there. The exact nature of his illness could not be learned.
Mr and Mrs C Burton Harry hosted a pink and white engagement shower for niece Iona Harry, whose engagement to Robert Dale was announced. Dorothy Lee Harry presented gifts in pink and white, while guests included Ramon Penn Grandstaff Dorothy Shade Eugene Russell Pearl Brown Charles OConnor Oscar Harry Frank Harry T J Dale and Sylvia Ethel Harry.
In Albemarle County near Afton Virginia on July 14 county authorities conduct a wedding for Miss Ann Hughes and Mr William C Luke. Luke son of Dr and Mrs Luke of Charles Town Virginia is a University of Virginia alumnus and ex Fishburn captain. The couple has ties to Clarke Winchester and local families. Afton ceremony performed by Rev John W Luke. The Shenandoah Valley Serenaders announce a dance at Jordan Springs Hotel August 7 with many attendees expected.
Miss Frances Nutty of Marlboro Virginia and Miss Margaret Robinson of Edray West Virginia, student nurses at Winchester Memorial Hospital, have begun their annual vacation and left for their homes earlier this week. Mrs Bradfield honored with a bridge party hosted by Mrs B F Arthur Jr and Mrs Gibson Bradfield of Barnesville Ohio. another bridge event planned by Mrs Philip R Fowle. Mr T M Hiltzheimer of Winchester Printers and Stationers is in Washington DC on business.
The sturdy Oaks of the woods decide next year’s reunion at Berkeley Springs West Virginia with services in the afternoon and leadership by Roy Stotler of Martinsburg assisted by Raymond Slonaker. Committees named across Winchester Berkeley Springs Cross Junction and Hancock areas. Golf event acknowledgments include Miss Helen Keeler Miss Mary Wallace Jankuary Tanquary and Mrs Earl Shade for holes in one and prizes announced. ongoing weekly low scores noted. The Rev John H Parlett presided at the Luttrell Boyd county wedding near Nain. Rev J M Carr of Berryville underwent appendectomy at Winchester Memorial Hospital. condition reported satisfactory.
The Rev Dr Henry Tucker Graham of Florence Washington is due in Winchester early next month to spend part of his vacation and renew old friendships. The native son will preach at Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church on Sunday morning and at the United Brethren Church union services at 8 PM.
Anita de Saussure and Charlotte Ball of Charleston arrive in Winchester to visit Mrs. McIntosh Lane at 319 West Cecil Street over the weekend their long friendship dates back to childhood Miss de Saussure bridesmaid at Lane's wedding and will return in August Mrs Charles D Bulla Sidney Bulla and Benner family from Nashville on a motor trip stay with George Haddox on East Cork Street then depart for Baltimore Mrs Bulla is wife of Rev Dr Bulla editor of Sunday school publications at Braddock Street Church Benner was once Miss Dorothy Bulla Edward J Dunlap improving after illness Mrs J W Morris of Ronceverte guest of F Estes Kline at Oakland in Vaucluse George H Goodson of Philadelphia in Winchester on business for the New York Packer
Attorneys for turfman Jack L. Bogart seek a jail term for Raymond J. Funkhouser former Maryland city leader and state legislator in a $250 000 suit alleging alienation of Mrs Bogart s affections The amended petition claims Funkhouser pursued Mrs Bogart from Baltimore to New York He founded the Maryland Law and Order League and led prohibition efforts during his House of Delegates tenure He and his wife were divorced after she allegedly abandoned him
The Winchester Fair Association uses WJSV Mt. Vernon Hills Virginia to broadcast twice weekly with broad outreach. Inquiries for catalogs arrive from across the state and beyond including Kentucky Pennsylvania and Ohio. Carlin Gray and local talent will perform in next broadcast following a Shenandoah Broadcasters program yesterday evening.
Dolores Del Rio faces accusation in Los Angeles of subverting the marriage of attorney Gunther R. Lessing by influencing his wife to turn against him. The unnamed accuser claims the actress used influence to disrupt the partnership and home life.
Mr. E. W. Dixon of E. Hearn Company Philadelphia has arrived for a weekend visit after being on the eastern shore for the potato shipping season. He will return to Winchester in September for the apple season. Miss Ruth Sheetz and Miss Mary McKenzie area are visiting Washington with friends. Miss Nan Stonesifer spent yesterday in Washington with her sister at the Lutheran Home. Mrs. Maude Sencindiver and children Frederick and Francis of Strasburg are visiting local friends and relatives.
Miss Mary Crisman of Emmert's store takes her annual vacation. Mr and Mrs Earl Fansler of Norfolk Virginia visit relatives here. Miss LaVella Anderson of Emmert's store also takes her annual vacation.
A head on collision on the Berryville Charles Town turnpike near Berryville Virginia left one woman dead and five others injured two seriously. The party returning from a Winchester church gathering were blinded by headlights and the light touring car was demolished. Katherine Plater 35 died after reaching Charles Town Hospital. Thomas Byrd critically injured with a spinal fracture. Others Elizabeth Alison and Geraldinne Walker suffered cuts and bruises. The truck was from Luray according to witnesses.
The Opequon group lists Sunday services at Opequon Memorial Round Hill Burnt Church Opequon Chapel and Apple Pie Ridge with Sunday school times and evening schedules. Nine youths return from Massachusetts will report in upcoming church announcements.
Reconditioned trucks listed including a 1929 Model AA Ford with hi stake body and pneumatics, 2% ton service, 3 ton White dual pneumatics and 15 ft stake body, 1 ton G M C dump, 2 ton Stewart, 2 ton Defiance, 1 ton Chevrolet. No finance charge. See Gibson Baker. Phone 653.
Miss Estelle Corbin, 25, died in Fauquier Hospital after severe burns from the June 29 incident. Ellwood Payne, 36, accused of murdering Alpheus Corbin and setting fire to the victims, may face a special Fauquier grand jury on double first degree murder charges. Isabelle Corbin will testify about the events on the Lee Jackson highway near Upperville and Middleburg.
In the Winchester Virginia corporation court the Ramacciotti estate case is referred to Burr P Harrison to settle accounts, value real and personal property, locate creditors, determine lien priorities, and report other pertinent matters. Notice published for August 1 1930 at 22 Rouss Avenue to execute the order and hear all parties in interest. Creditors must prove claims. proceedings may adjourn daily if not completed.
Miss Mabel Jackson returns to her North Foudoun street home after visiting friends in Lewisburg West Virginia and Harrisonburg. Ants in the kitchen now allow a casual picnic by sitting on the floor.
Chicago July 25 The Bamburger Watkins mix up was resolved at a morning conference with both sets of parents agreeing the two babies were never swapped. A prior scientists panel had suggested a switch at Englewood Hospital. Health Commissioner Dr. Kagel weighed whether to pursue public policy implications.
Report describes a vote amid chaos with claims infants were swapped and in wrong hands. Mrs Bamberger unable to attend due to illness and an aide nearby as scientists and doctors debated the debated child while one woman became semi hysterical.
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