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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1927

Page

3

Engagement Announced Of Dor othy Nulton And Me Laurance Le

Social announce ment reveals the engagement of Dorothy Evans Nulton daughter of Rear Admiral Louis M Nulton superintendent of the U S Naval Academy to Me Laurance Le Wright Browning son of Mr and Mrs I J Browning of Maysville Kentucky Browning a 1924 USNA graduate will marry this September The couple were introduced at a bridge luncheon at Annapolis hosted by the Nultons and the item notes numerous Winchester residents signing up for the Shenandoah Special trip leaving June 18 from Strasburg and other local society activity including piano recital announcements and community visits across Winchester and nearby towns.

Louis M. Nulton United States Naval Academy Annapolis Mr. Browning Winchester United States Shenandoah Virginia Valley Star Bessie L. Corkey Handley High School L. Virginia. Potts Strasburg Andrew Bell Winchester Chamber of Commerce

Kenneth Petrie Graduates From Maryland With B A

Winchester youth Kenneth Petrie completes four years at the University of Maryland, earning a B A and a teacher's diploma. He led college activities, debated two years on the university team, sang in the Glee Club and Opera Club, served as ROTC cadet captain, and acted as bishop in a senior play before accepting a high school post near Washington. He plans to enter National University Law School in September.

Kenneth Petrie Winchester University of Maryland Thesday Petrie Handley High School Vise University Glee Club Maryland Opera Club Infantry Reserves Cadet Forum Bishop University Sigma Tau Omega Society College of Education Oxen Hill High School Washington, D. C National University Law School Washington

Two Americans and Italian Held For Dealing In Arms

An American lawyer W Worthington another American Samuel Chaiet and an Italian Jovirio were arrested in Shanghai for alleged arms dealing with a Chinese general posing as a detective. Investigators say the men planned to finalize the sale after negotiations of about a month and were found with two Mausers and 1000 rounds of ammunition.

Shanghai W. Worthington Samuel Chaiet Jovirio International Settlement Armas

Hundreds Driven From Homes by New Flood Across States

Rising waters in Arkansas Missouri and Illinois forced hundreds from their homes to levees and refugee camps. Red Cross relief HQ announced 1100 refugees in Marianna Arkansas with more leaving the St Francis Valley near Forest City. Over 1000 families expected to be affected by the new rise.

New Orleans Arkansas Missouri Illinois American Red Cross Marianna Ark St. Francis Valley Forest City

Princess Lodge Welcomes Roanoke Girls For Summer Stay

Twenty Roanoke girls arrived June first at Princess Lodge, the Boyd family country home near Winchester used as a vacation place for Roanoke’s girls. Twenty more will join after a month, with eighty in total until school resumes next fall. Herman Dyke and his wife supervise the facility with Naomi Oates from Yellow Spring, W V returning to oversee meals and care. Amusements include merry go rounds see-saws sliding boards and showers.

Princess Lodge P. W. Boyd Middle Road Winchester Boyd Roanoke Herman Dyke Naomi Oates Yellow Springs W. Va

Bomb Blasts Injure 26 At Leningrad Communist Club

In Moscow on June 8 26 persons were seriously injured when two bombs hit the Business Club at Leningrad during a Communist party debating section meeting. The premises suffered heavy damage. The attackers, two strangers, entered the hall fired revolvers as they fled.

Associated Press Moscow Leningrad Communist Party

Postal League Addressed by Notable Post Masters

District postmasters from Clarke and neighboring counties attended the Maryland Virginia National League convention in Washington DC on June 1 and 2. Speakers included J H Bartlett and Lorel M Morgan with resolutions for the coming year. a banquet followed. Virginia plans a Petersburg convention in 1928. Postal workers urged full membership. Doris L. Orndorff, Postmaster Swimley, Va.

the Star Clarke Maryland Virginia National League of District Harrington Washington, D. C William N. Mooney Washington National League Post Office Department J. H. Bartlett Lorel M. Morgan Division of Postmasters Frank T. Trawley W. R. Spilman Division of Post Office Service Edmund B. Windsor Fional W. H Castile N. Y No- Stonesifer Frederick Doris L. Orndorff Swimley

Prices Head Up As Poor Interests Get Into Action

New York stock market shows waves of speculation with a firm morning opening followed by heavy midday selling. By afternoon pools spurred advances in oil and locomotive shares as call money rate fell from 4 to 4 percent, and overall activity reached about 2.4 million shares.

New York as __ pools

Weather Still Cool For Corn and Truck

Weather and crop notes for the week ended yesterday report Virginia crops good overall but cool conditions persist for corn and truck crops across the state.

The Associated Press Washington Virginia

King Ferdinand’s Health Status Report Not Satisfactory

A bulletin from Bucharest notes King Ferdinand’s condition, though improved after grippe, remains not satisfactory following consultation between Dr Fliys, Belgium radium expert, and Drs Hartmann and Regauc of Paris.

Associated Press Bucharest Romania Fliys Belgium Hartmann and Regauc Paris Ferdinand Grippe

Improbable Evacuation of Peking by Americans

The Peking scene on June 8 shows high confidence that Americans will not evacuate the city soon. The American legation and residents are unlikely to leave, and the legation guard is not expected to be strengthened. Brigadier General Smedley D. Butler, commanding 1,800 marines, has landed in port to prepare for any unforeseen emergency.

Associated Press Peking Legation Smedley D. Butler

Canadian Railmen To Get Pay Raise

Settlement of the wage dispute between the Canadian Pacific Railway and 10,000 freight handlers and checkers was reached at a conference today. The men will receive a substantial increase, though not all they asked.

Associated Press Montreal Canadian Pacific Railway

Carroll Enters Prison In Atlanta To Serve Term

New York theatrical producer Karl Carroll entered the federal penitentiary in Atlanta as prisoner No. 24909 to begin a year and a day sentence for perjury in connection with his bathtub party. He collapsed en route on April 13 and was hospitalized in Greenville, South Carolina, before final admission.

Associated Press Atlanta Karl Carroll New York Carroll Greenville S.C

U. S. Dedicated To Peace Says Navy Secretary

Gettysburg Pa June 8 The United States is dedicated to peace Secretary of the Navy Curtis D Wilbur told graduates at Gettysburg College in a commencement address He traced the evolution of the navy from Old Ironsides to the present and said the nation seeks peace through strength

Gettysburg United States Coolidge Virginia Capes Curtis D. Wilbur

Two Drown In Artificial Lake At McKeesport Park

Two men Martin Rossi and Ernest Georgia drowned when their skiff overturned at McKeesport Park artificial lake. Rossi's parents were among the boat occupants who survived.

Associated Press Pittsburgh McKeesport Park Martin Rossi Ernest Georgia Rossi

Pope Sets 1932 Maryland Charter Centenary Celebration

Pope Pius granted audience to Michael Williams of New York praising plans for a nationwide 1932 observance marking the 300th anniversary of Lord Baltimore’s charter for Maryland and its religious liberty. The event commemorates Charles I granting the province its charter.

Associated Press Rome Pope Pius Today Michael Williams New York Calvert Associate, Inc Williams Maryland George Calvert Lord Baltimore Charles I England

May Accuse Wife In Child Slaying

VALPARAISO Ind June indications that Walter A Scholl 37 will attempt to implicate his estranged wife Marguerite 30 in the slaying of his two children were given in his attorney statement today at the opening of a hearing on his plea for clemency. Mr and Mrs James Collins are receiving congratulations upon the birth of a son at their home on South Kent street yesterday Mrs Collins was before her marriage Miss Julia Conner daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Conner Mr Collins is a well known salesman for Baker and Company

Wilmington Del Ruth Ellen Gayer Homer E. Guyer Winchester Ruth Ellen Guyer Constance Henry Killen Conservatory Hall West Fourteenth Street Miss Guyer Arthur Friedheim Europe Ashby Sprint George Petley New York Mr. Sprint Thomas H. Sprint Jeanne Sprint Sprint Frank Sprint Messrs Sprint and Petley Cora M. Newcome Alexandria The Southern Railway Company Mrs G. A. Newcome National Avenue Frank E. Duntley Grace Duntley Frank E. Dutley, Jr Richmond Hills N. Y May. Cooper Wayne Cooper Washington C. Frank Grim Cooper Associated Press Valparaiso Ind Walter A. Scholl Marguerite James Collins South Kent Street Collins Julia Conner Edward Conner Baker and Company

Miss Joanna Hockman at State Teachers College finals

Miss Joanna Hockman attends the State Teachers College finals in Harrisonburg Virginia as a visiting participant or observer. The event centers on final proceedings and related activities at the college.

Joanna—Hockman Harrisonburg, Va State Teachers’ College

McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets Promise Quick Weight Gain

A 60 tablet dose of McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound claims to add weight in 30 days and boost health. Baker's Drug Store markets the product at 60 cents with a money back guarantee for those who fail to gain 5 pounds.

McCoy Baker's Adv

Specialist Opens Branch in Martinsburg Foot Clinic

R C Reno orthopedic specialist of Martinsburg West Virginia announces plans to open a branch in the G F House here for foot trouble treatment. He will visit the city Friday June 10 and will be at the G F House every Tuesday and Friday thereafter.

Reno Martinsburg W. Va G.F

Round Hill Presbyterian to Hold Children's Day Services

The Sunday school will hold its annual children's day services at 11 o clock Sunday morning June 12.

the Round Hill Presbyterian Church

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Nulton Shenandoah Seana Ruth Gayer Claude B. Stickley Vaucluse Harrisonburg Harrisonburg State Teachers Samuel Walker Edward Walker Robert F. Massie Massie Otterbein Guild of the United Brethren Church B. West Baker Beall Knight B. M. Knight Mount Ida R. B. Washington Jr Sueaandoah Valley Academy Edward Durell Philadelphia Williamsburg Fredericksburg Yorktown Richmond Ross. Boyd Kernstown Tom Boyd Memorial Hospital R. T. Barton Rochester, N. Y Arthur Field Charles Brannon Asheville N. C Michael Lillis Annie Jackson Harmons, Md Mrs. Conway H. A. Orndoff Forest Glen, Md Henry Kelley J. D. Baldwin Roanoke, Va Hotel Jack Adam Forney Woodstock, Va Sister Louise Forney E. C. Stuart, Jr John Hopkins University T. J. Funkhouser Capon Bridge Matilda Cannon Cumberland, Md Mamie Murnan North Kent Street M. L. Pope Gorsuch Westminster, Md George Washington Hotel Adele Metz Norfolk Daniel Wright B. M. Boyer Stephens City, Va Harry S. Lupton Carrie Lupton Clearbrook, Va Charles Linnett West Inghouse Electric-and-Manufacturing Company Walter Boyd R. L. Petrie University of Maryland At College Park James Estus James B. F. Cadwallader Margaret Cadwallader Albin Cadwallader Stephens City Wayne Capper Roanoke College James Cadwallader Foer Bostonian Juniors Huntsberry Communist Club Postal League U. S Navy F. House Children’s Services Wren Arch Preserver Sample Shoe Store John S. Solenberger & Company Ramsey Furniture CO Boscawen Street
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