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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1928

Page

3

Social and Personal Notes From Winchester Summer Scene

A trio of hostess Miss Elizabeth Nicholson hosted 75 guests at a summer tea for Miss Christina Cooke of Winchester and Misses Eleanor and Helen Jones of Frederick Maryland. The event featured pink gladiola and pink phlox and notable attendees including V. M. I. and V. P. I. cadets in local camps.

Elizabeth Nicholson Christina Cooke Winchester Eleanor and Helen Jones Frederick Eugene Lindsey Wallace Byron S. Beall Washington Elizabeth Smith Ellen Ticer Florence McCloud Courtney Page Waller Deane Lindsey Jane Deahl Jane Whipple New Orleans Evelyn Mitchell Alexandria Gazette

Miss Dorothy McCann Takes Annual Vacation

Miss Dorothy McCann from County Treasurer Robert S. Smith’s office takes her annual two weeks vacation. Elmira New York guests Dr and Mrs J B Person Mr James P Person Mr and Mrs J N Wiggs Mr Hayden Wiggs and Mr and Mrs T M Benoy stay at Hotel Jack. Mr Martin Urner of Potomac Edison Company Hagerstown was here yesterday on business.

China Weldon Smith Norfolk Bayliss Evans Pennsylvania W.S. Sargent Kernstown Smith Union Friends of Missionary Work Mrs. Smith Mr. Smith Jordan’s Jordan Edward Soutter Frederick County Dunn Genevieve Massie Carl Martin Methodist Episcopal Church South Relief Opequon Lake Park John H. Rosenberger John W. Rosenberger and Company Virginia Beach Virginia Retail Lumber and Building Supply Dealers’ Association Captain Rosenberger Fietta Rosenberger C. M. Rosenberger Hayfiled Washington Miss Rosenberger Henry Ford Hospital Detroit Canada Pangle Girls’ Club Council Virginia Pangle South Cameron Street Girls’ ‘Athletic Association Mildren Milleson Dorothy McCann Dorothy Anderson Dorothy Kremer Cornelia Gray Irene Headley Elizabeth Hollis Philomena Laren Corrine Carskaden Miss Graham Ohio Thelma Graham Stephens City Mildred Shryock Loring Staples RE. O. Graham J. E. Marsh Baltimore Sun Shenandoah Valley Mr. C. Nye Frazier Remington Typewriter Company Nancy Chapman Kate Chapman North Frederick Pike Jessie Lupton Baltimore Samuel Palmbaum George Walker West Virginia Jack Robert S. Smith J. B. Person James P. Person J. N. Wiggs Hayden Wiggs T. M. Benoy Elmira, N. Y Hotel Martin Urner The Potomac- Edison Company Hagerstown

Grain Market Quotation Highlights from Chicago and Baltimore

Closing quotes from Chicago and Baltimore grain markets show Wheat July 1.21 1/2, September 1.24, December 1.27 1/4. Corn July 1.09, September 0.86 1/2, December 0.78 1/4. Oats July 0.46, September 0.41, December 0.44. Rye July 1.00 1/2, September 1.02 1/4, December 1.04 5/4. Baltimore Spot Wheat 1.34.

Chicago Baltimore

Son of Famous Spitballer a Pitcher Like His Daddy

The article recalls Ed Walsh Jr, son of famed Big Ed Walsh, pitching for the Yankees against Ruth and the Babe. Walsh Jr, a Notre Dame graduate, held the Yankees hitless for five innings and used a fastball, knuckleball, and changeup before Ruth’s seventh inning homer. Big Ed watched from the Chicago dugout as his son’s performance drew acclaim.

Yankee Stadium Ed Walsh Big Ed White Sox Notre Dame Big Eda Kalsemine Chicago High George Herman Meridian Conn Big EG Chicago White Sox Walsh

Robinsons Trial Opens With Winchester Jury

The Robinson case opened today with a Winchester jury selected from A. J. Novick Percy D. Miller and George W. Clowser. Illness excused four veniremen and testimony is set to begin tomorrow morning amid crowded courtroom restrictions.

Robinson Winchester A. J. Novick Percy D. Miller George W. Clowser Wilbur Hewitt Otis Sergeant O. L. Jamison John Niron Hugh R. Grim

Have Difficulty Maintaining Gains Made By Stocks

New York July 26 Increased selling resistance appeared in today s stock market as efforts to extend gains faced trouble. Several issues rose nearly six points early, but sustaining the gains proved difficult for traders. Call money reopened at 5 14 percent. The close was irregular with about 1 800 000 shares traded.

Associated Press New York

Orndoff Brief Will Gives Estate To Widow

The will of Joseph Marion Orndoff, a Loudoun Street merchant, leaves his estate to his widow in a concise testament.

Mr. Orndoff Joseph Marion Orndoff Loudoun Street

Death notice and will probate in Corporation Court

The deceased died Sunday after a brief illness and the will, written by the testator, was proven in Corporation Court. The will dated January 19, 1916 named his wife Mrs. Mary Walter Orndoff as executrix with a$15,000 surety bond. Witnesses Chas. P. Mi. Vicar and C. C. Walter confirmed handwriting.

Corporation Court Will Chas. P. Mi. Vicar C. C. Walter Mary Walter Orndoff

Courtney Fails To Get Plane In Air

British aviator Captain Frank T. Courtney attempted to launch a sea plane from Horta, Fayal Island, Azores, to reach America. For an hour and a half the craft stayed on the water as fuel was spilled and repairs attempted. he blamed seaweed buildup or temperature for the failure.

Horta Island of Fayal Azores Frank. T. Courtney America

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