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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1927

Page

3

Miss Virginia Faulkner White Weds Mr Wiltshire At Martinsburg

The ceremony united Miss Virginia Faulkner White, daughter of Mrs. Jane Faulkner White and the late Dr. William White, with Mr. G B Wiltshire of Martinsburg. The event, held at the family home, featured an orchestra, a Mendelssohn recessional, and a reception for 30 guests with gifts from prominent relatives and officials in Virginia and West Virginia.

Virginia Fa White Wiltshire Boydville Virginia White Mae Wiltshire Martinsburg Faulkner Virginia Faulkner DuShane Winchester Barr H. D. Fuller Lohengrin Charles James. Faulkner And Whiting Faulkner Billy Masie Joseph Massie Faulkner, Jr C . Til Geeh Hurgt” Baker Knoxville Richmond Thomas B. Byrd Ruth White Memphis Temn Ethel Smith Nashville Tenn Margaret Chesterman Virginia Tucker Carmichael Hagerstown Peggy Stewart Little Virginia Warren Faulkner Charles J. Faulkner Margaret Byrd Thomas Byrd G. B. Wiltshire, Jr G. B. Wiltshire, Jr.Greanisntep: Werd Mesers, Lambert Clifforn, and* A. Nel Gon Waller Washington T. Ken Pedy Heston Cranford N. J Morgan Martin Dorothy Perkins F. M. Woods The Presbyterian Church G B. Wiltshire Stephen R. Snog J. Paulkust C. Bruce Flick Berkeley Cal Jane Faulkner White William White Nashville, Tenn Girls’ Preparatory School Vanderbilt University West Virginia G. B. Wiltshire Mercersburg Academy Princeton University Quadrangle Club Jefferson Counties Armour and Company Washington, D. C South Queen Street George Wickham Chicago Ill William Roberts Preston Geoghdgen Chase City Warshaw Hudgins Hampton Jack Carmichael J. B.mclemore Johnson City Douglas Fuller George Smith Virginia Fuller DuShane R. E. Byrd Thomas Bolling Byrd Vinnie Wiltshire Nancy Butzner W. W. Putzner Edgar Young Fredericksburg Tillie Mathews Baltimore Cecil Hurst Baker Martin Ross Baker Turner Wiltshire Middleway George Beltzhoover Catherine Todd Beltzhoever Charles Town W. Va Bruce Flick Conrad—H. Syme Samuel Syme Ned Donelson Hunted Osbourn Ben Nyman

Social notes recount visits and greetings in Winchester area

Mrs Befinie Jones returns from Baltimore and attends a 58th birthday dinner for Mr R F Brill with gifts and a cake. Numerous local residents and visitors are listed arriving, staying, or traveling for business, study, or social events across Maryland and Virginia.

Befinie Jones Baltimore Jack Jones Charles Wright Conley Larrick Walter Lockhart Nelson Mason

Father and Son Share Double Birthday Dinner

A surprise dinner on Sunday, June 5 honored W. H. Melllwee turning 74 and his son Carl Melllwee turning 34. Guests included Lester Loy, F. S. Ruble, E. O. McIlwee, C. C. Shirley, S. E. Taylor, Robert McIlwee, H. M. Font, James Pelter, Clifton Loy, Mrs. George Patton, Holiday Mason, Walter Mason, Marie Loy, Jeanette McIlwee, and Ralph McIlwee.

W. H. MeIlwee Carl MeIlwee C. C. Shirley S. E. Taylor Robert McIilwee H. M. Font James Pelter Clifton Loy George Patton Holiday Mason Walter Mason Marie. Loy Jeanette Mcllwee Ralph Mcllwee James

Lutheran Young Women's Society Meeting at Grace Church

The Synodical Lutheran convention program at Grace Lutheran Church featured Miss Mary Propst of Roanoke as leader in a discussion on Responsibility. Delegates from Newport News and Staunton spoke on duties to foreign fields local church and home mission work. A candle light service and a speech by Amelia Kemp stressed cooperation prayer and insight. Morning sessions were held and an evening address by Rev J B Markwood D D was planned.

Synodical Lutheran Convention Grace Lutheran Church Mary Propst Roanoke Ida Martin Synodical Caroline Isenberg Staunton Newport News Main Virginia Brown Jessie Cronk J. L. Allman Katherine Cox Konnarock Amelia Kemp United Lutheran Church of America Women’s Society J. B. Markwood D. D Board of American Missions

Baltimore Guests At George Washington Hotel

Messrs. E. C. Brown and H. Simon of Baltimore Maryland are staying as guests at the George Washington Hotel.

H. C. Worthan Atlanta, Ga Western Union Telegraph Co W. G. Sale Richmond, Va Longee George Washington Hotel David W. Shelling Washington, D.C Messrs E. C. Brown and H. Simon Baltimore, Md

President Coolidge welcomed in South Dakota on vacation trip

President Coolidge and Mrs Coolidge were greeted by Senator Norbeck and a large delegation as their special train entered South Dakota on the way to the Black Hills. At Huron 5,000 people welcomed them with flowers. other stops prompted friendly exchanges with locals and a brief crowd scene in Minnesota.

Associated Press Coolidge Black Hills S. D South Dakota Norbeck Huron Minnesota

Elks and Rotary Battle for Lead in Local League

The Rotary and Elks baseball teams, tied for first, meet tomorrow at Handley Stadium at four. The last encounter ended 13 to 12 for the Elks. Lions beat the Elks last Friday and Rotary defeated Lions in their only game.

Rotary and Elks Clubs Handley Stadium Elks Lions Rotarians

Dempsey Declares Peak Form Ahead of Sharkey Fight

In Los Angeles on June 15, Jack Dempsey announced he is in the best shape of his career for a July 21 bout with Jack Sharkey arranged by Tex Rickard. He praised Sharkey as tough, noting Sharkey earned the title shot after defeating Maloney, and said he would not underestimate his challenger.

Los Angeles Cal Jack Dempsey Jack Sharkey Tex Rickard Gene Tunney Tunney Sharkey Malony Jack

Two Tickets in City Council Race Named Winners

The article notes a voter manipulation tactic by listing a twelfth citizen on ballots. Despite this, the ticket led by W Samuel Cook lost. Official mayoral winners were CG W Smallwood and Wm O D Parker. council winners included C F Headley F B Cadwallader E M Lemley Arthur Grim Wm H Herrell and several others.

W. Samuel Cook Council C. F. Headley F. B. Cadwallader E. M. Lemley Arthur Grim J. P. Carbaugh Wm. H. Herrell CG. W. Smallwood OD. Parker F. Headley V. Samuel Cook Grover Ridgeway A. W. Doggett B. A. Guard R. L. Ridgeway Wm. L. Parker

Stock Market Rally After Break Shows Recuperation

New York June 15 The stock market displayed strong recuperative power after yesterdays sharp break. Weakness appeared in rubbers and a few specialties but overall selling was limited. Many issues gained two to twelve points as money market remained steady with call loans at 4 percent. Total sales neared 2,000,000 shares.

Associated Press New York Ralu

Parliament Halts To Pay Tribute To American Flyers

The State Parliament in Stuttgart halted its session to honor American aviators Clarence D. Chamberlin and Charles A. Levine who arrived from Friedrichshafen. The welcome included U S Consul John B. Kehl and a luncheon hosted by the state government.

Associated Press Stuttgart Wurtemberg Germany Clarence D. Chamberlin Charles A. Levine Friedrichshafen Koerner United States John B. Kehl

Chiang's Forces Take Haichow After Fierce Fighting

Nanking nationalist forces led by General Chiang Kai-Shek seized Haichow in northern Kiang su near the Shantung border after intense combat. Japanese evacuees reported women and children left, while many Japanese men escaped with only the clothes on their backs amid scenes of horror.

Associated Press Shanghai Nanking Chiang Kai-Shek Haichow Kiangsu Shantung

Matthew Kimes Captures Officer In Open Outlaw Pursuit

Noted southwest bank bandit Matthew Kimes bound Jennings marshal George McAninch to a tree, stole a car with a sleeping two year old inside, and fled toward the Osage hills. Possemen chased him from Drumright to Hominy as officials hunted him after the morning capture.

Tulsa Okla Jennings Matthew Kimes Southwest Tod Kimes Hominy Osage County Osage Hills Drumright Payne County George McAninch McAninch

Van Lear Black Leaves for East Indies Flight

Van Lear Black chief of the Baltimore Sun board chartered an airplane for a flight to the East Indies from Schiphol Airport. He said the trip is not a stunt and that no speed record is intended though he hinted he might proceed toward Australia within about ten days.

van Lear East Indies Associated Press Amsterdam Holland van Lear Black Baltimore Sun Schippl Airdrome Australia

Weather Terms: Sleet and Hail Defined

Sleet is drizzle or freezing rain that clings to surfaces. Hail forms as frozen pellets from thunderstorms varying in size and shape.

What Musics Doing For Me Prize Winner

Winner of the boys prize in a recent Junior Music Club contest. The student describes music as hours of enjoyment and study, guiding public performances, social growth, and future college plans. Music, he says, inspires higher aims and contributed to wartime morale.

Baalmann's Gas Tablets Claim Fast Gas Relief

An old advertisement touts Bankosan a Sas fee and Baalmann's Gas Tablets as remedies to stop gas causing nervousness and stomach discomfort. It promises quick relief from bloating and cold limbs, claiming the genuine yellow package costs $1 at drug stores.

Rowsy Baalmann

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