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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1928

Page

5

Miss McCartneys Ensemble Recital Delights Handley High

The Handley High School program featured Miss McCartney and her ensemble delivering a lengthy piano recital. The varied selections included works by Beethoven Liszt Haydn and Bohm with performances by Nancy Bowly Elizabeth Campbell Mildred Snyder Helen Avie Grimm and many others.

Handley High School Kameas End “Getties Englemann C. Over M. E. Smith V. Smith G. Rose P. Hoge M. Forney M. K. Stryker N. Ashwood Blossomtime Drammond Rosa Marshall Snapp Martha Forney Mary Kathryn Stryker la Capriceuse Exgeling Mildred Jones Kathryn Ware Gypsy Rondo Haydn Bennie Devis Quartette Bohn Freda Klompus Cornelia Sutphin Charlotte Campbell Madeline Miller Scharwenka C. Campbell M. Miller E. Hammond

Greenway Democrats Name Delegates and Pass Resolutions

At the Greenway district Democratic convention in Clarke county on June 2, Roland G. Mitchell was elected chairman and Dr. Charles O. Dearmont secretary. Delegates named include Roland G. Mitchell Joseph Denny Joe Funkhouser Emmart Stuart with alternates Dr. Charles O. Dearmont Chamblin Funkhouser Dud Mansey Trav Welsh. A resolution was passed expressing Democratic principles for the Greenway district.

Greenway Clarke County Roland G. Mitchell Charles O. Dearmont Roanoke Joseph &. Denny Joe Funkhouser Emmart Stuart Chamblin Funkhouser Dud Mansey Trav. Welsh

Endorsement for Harrison Byrd Re-Election and June Amendments

A civic group backs Judge Thomas W. Harrison for re-election and applauds Governor Harry Filrod Byrd for his progressive economical program. They pledge support for constitutional amendments to be voted on June 19.

Thomas W. Harrison Harry Filrod Byrd

Final Rites For Miss Effa Boehm Held

Funeral services for Miss Effa Lee Boehm were conducted Monday afternoon at her home 513 North Cameron street by Rev. Dr. F T McFadden of the Presbyterian Church. Interment followed in Massanutten Cemetery Woodstock Va beside her father mother and brother. Pallbearers included W W Dellinger L K Dellinger Walter Cooper Fred Johnson Dr Robert McC Glass James Pelter Arch M Keller Hugh Myers. Miss Boehm was daughter of the late Philip and Sarah Elbon Boehm.

Effa Lee Boehm North Cameron Street F. T. McFaden Presbyterian Church Woodstock Massanutten Cemetery Winchester W. W L. K Dellinger Walter Cooper Fred Johnson Robert McC. Glass James Pelter Homer Artz Arch M. Keller Hugh Myers Miss Boehm Philip and Sarah Elbon

Boehm of Pugh's Run Dies After Long Illness

Miss Boehm born at Pugh's Run Virginia died after two years of invalidism. She lived in Winchester with her brother the late Montezuma D Boehm and sisters Alice and Carrie. She cared for family friends and animals, and a bird sang as she was laid to rest in Masanutten cemetery. Relatives from Roanoke Gainesboro Strasburg Maurertown and Middletown attended the funeral.

Masanutten Vic Boehm Roanoke Clinton Emmert Gainesboro R. J. Keller Caroline Keller Strasburg Owen Shaver Maurertown Ella Didawick Middletown Boehm

Massachusetts pond law grants public fishing forever

In 1641 the Massachusetts Bay Colony decreed that the Great Ponds, fresh water bodies over ten acres, must remain open to the public forever for fishing and fowling, preserving access for generations.

Massachusetts Bay Colony

Democrats Urged To Vote The Straight Ticket

The Democratic Committee urges all who participated in the recent primary to vote the straight Democratic ticket in the June 12 city election. No ballot alterations are needed. simply fold and give the ballot to a judge of election.

Democratic Committee

Bridgewater College Alumni Reach Half of Building Fund

At Bridgewater College the Semi Centernary Fund campaign reports $150,900 pledged toward a $250,000 building fund. J A Garber chairing the drive announced plans to raise the remaining $100,000 by 1939 for the college’s semi centennial celebrations. Dr. Paul M Bowman noted early work on new facilities including a ladies dormitory and dining hall foundation.

Bridgewater Bridgewater College J. A. Garber Garber Paul M. Bowman D. T. Gochenour GC. J. Smucker Timberville Dr. Bowman

Winchester Graduate Among Bridgewater College Diploma Recipients

Former Winchester girl Miss Densie Cool joined other graduates in receiving diplomas at Bridgewater College commencement this week. She is the daughter of Rev and Mrs Newton D Cool, longtime Winchester High School principal.

Winchester Bridgewater Colege Densie Cool Newton D. Cool Cool Winchester High School

Field Opponents to Hoover Form Group in Kansas City

The field of Hoover opponents has organized in Kansas City to block his nomination at the Republican convention next week. The move shows mounting coordinated efforts by rival candidates and supporters as the convention approaches.

Associated Press Kansas City Herbert Hoover

Title Bout Set for July 26 at Yankee Stadium

Tex Rickard informed the New York State Athletic Commission that Gene Tunney will defend the heavyweight title against Tom Heeny at Yankee Stadium on July 26. The piece notes the era’s focus on personal responsibility and civic duties.

Associated Press New York Tex Rickard State Athletic Commission Gene Tunney Tom Heeny Yankee Stadium

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