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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1928

Page

3

Larrick Elected President of Turner Ashby Chapter UDC

Mrs. Herbert 8 Larrick was elected president of the Gen Turner Ashby Chapter United Daughter of the Confederacy at its annual meeting held yesterday at Battle Field Inn Kernstown. Officers named include Lucy W Russell R T Barn Stuart-Edmonds Lucy F Kurta Charles R Keeler Robert M Ward Frank T McFaden and Wm Barr. The chapter with 74 members plans a $25 Lee endowment fund gift and expressed concern over roadside wooden monument ads near Winchester. Two Frederick County youths Claude E Richard and Fred Brumback earned Virginia Tech degrees in agricultural education and electrical engineering respectively.

Herbert Larrick Turner Ashby United Daughters of the Federacy Battleeld Inn Kernstown Ossess Samuel M. Chiles Lucy W. Russell Secnd R. T. Barn Stuart - Edmonds Frank B. Crawford Lucy F. Kurta Charles R. Keeler Robert M. Ward Frank T. McFaden Wm. T. Barr Lee Endowment Lee Chapel Washington and Jae University Lexington Florida United Daughters of the Confederacy Winchester Stonewall Cemetery Frederick County Blacksburg Messrs Claude E. Richard Fred. Brumback Virginia Polytechnic Institute Richard E. A. Richard Mountain Falls Middletown Agricultural High School Mount Jackson Brumback Charles I. Brumback Stephens City Frederick County Board of Supervisors Thelma M. Richard Memorial Hospital

Berkeley County Couples Unite In Martinsburg Church

Prominent Berkeley county families announce the marriage of Robert Lamon and Sue T. Henson in a quiet ceremony Thursday evening at the Martinsburg Presbyterian Church. Rev. J. B. Bittinger officiated. witnesses were close family and friends. The bride, a former Martinsburg teacher, wore blue georgette. groom is son of the late Berkeley sheriff Robert Lamon.

Berkeley County Winchester Frederick County Robert Lamon Sue T. Henson W. Va Martinsburg J. B. Bittinger Gerrardstown Presbyterian Church Ada Henson E. R. Henson Bunker Hill Lamon

Braddock Street Sunday School Plans June 17 Exercises

Braddock Street Sunday School prepares a day of songs and recitations for Sunday. All classes meet at 9 30 a m and assemble in the church auditorium for exercises at ten o'clock. An adult lesson exposition follows at eleven. Visitors are welcome.

Braddock Street

Missionary Union Meeting Held by Shenandoah Association

Members of the First Baptist Church Women’s Missionary Union attended the Shenandoah Association convention at Martinsburg West Virginia. Mrs B C Borden of Front Royal and Mrs Martin of Norfolk presided. Mrs William Grove was elected secretary treasurer. Winchester attendees included Rev E T Clark and several Misses and Mrs Potts and others.

Martinsburg Women’s Missionary Union First Baptist Church Women’s Missionary Union of the Baptist Shenandoah Association W. Va B. C. Borden Front Royal Martin Norfolk William Grove Winchester E. T. Clark Eleanor Carver Lyda Chapman Ida Dawson B. H. Potts George Miller Ashby Mason G. Reginald Haines C. T. Owen

Mrs Ray Hicks Maud Hollar And Anna Mae Snake Pianist

A ceremony featured Mrs Ray Hicks Miss Maud Hollar and Miss Anna Mae Snake with Miss Snake performing as pianist in a formal event on the program.

Gram Ray Hicks Maud Hollar Anna Mae Snake

Large Attendance Marks Thursday Night Dance at Jordan Springs

About 150 people enjoyed the dance at Jordan Springs Hotel on Thursday night. The ballroom, decorated by Mr. Lillis, featured colored lights. Pat Dunn and His Famous Virginians provided the music. A five dollar gold piece was awarded to Abner Huntsberry and Mildred Landis as top dancers in the waltz. The event is part of a weekly summer series, with another dance planned for June 21.

Jordan Springs Thursda Lillis Pat Dunn Abner Huntsberry Mildred Landis

W. C. T. U. To Host Reception For New Members

Frances Olive Pownall wed Dr. V L Glover in Martinsburg in a 7 pm ceremony at the Green home. The couple, with Glover a Martinsburg physician and Rotary president elect, depart for Chicago and the Rotary International convention. Winchester WCTU plans a Tuesday June 19 reception at Market Street Church with state president Mrs. Hoge expected.

Winchester Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church Howard M. Hoge Lincoln Loudoun

Kremer To Continue University Work At George Washington

Alvin W. Kremer son of Mr and Mrs Charles P Kremer of this city earned a bachelor of arts degree at George Washington University Washington this week. He may attend the summer sessions for advanced study in English and American literature while continuing his work at the Library of Congress where he serves as research assistant in charge of special searching.

Frances Pownall W. L. Glover Martinsburg George W. Green Virginia Avenue W. Va Frances Olive Pownall A. N. Pownall Romney V. L. Glover City Hospital Glover Ernest Glover Inwood Maryland University Rotary Club Chicago Minneapolis Minn Rotary Alvin Kremer Alvin W. Kremer Charles P. Kremer George Washington University Washington The Star Kremer Library of Congress

Children’s Day Program At United Brethren Church

Children's day exercises at the United Brethren Church Sunday evening start at 7.50. The intermediates present a pageant titled The Rainbow. The committee invites all to attend.

U. B United Brethren Church

Kibler hosts refined bridge party on East Piccadilly

Mr and Mrs A L Kibler entertained guests with a three table bridge event at their East Piccadilly home. Prizes went to Mrs J A Ambrose Miss Mary Pearson and M Moyer and H O Smith. Attendees included several local residents and guests from Washington Front Royal. A bridge supper followed late in the evening.

A. L. Kibler East Piccadilly Street J. A. Ambrose Mary Pearson M. Moyer H. O. Smith Mary and Harriett Pearson C. M. Moyer Wilbur Hewitt City Washington West O. T. Whitesell Front Royal

Weist Reger Wedding Invitations Issued

Mr and Mrs Charles McClellan Weist of Rippon Jefferson county West Virginia invite to the marriage of their daughter Esther Virginia Weist to Austin Clyde Reger of Charleston West Virginia. The ceremony will be at 730 PM Saturday June 30 in the Presbyterian Church Charlestown. Miss Weist has served on the Clarksburg High School faculty for several years.

Charles McClellan Weist Rippon Jefferson County W. Va Esther Virginia Weist Austin Clyde Reger Charleston Presbyterian Church Charles Town Weist Clarksburg Irene Miller South Kent Street Lewis Ear! Fugitt Lillian Richardson Edmondson Avenue Methodist Church Baltimore

Wedding at Braddock Street Church in Washington

The chancel of Braddock Street Methodist Church was prettily decorated for the wedding of Miss Helen Garges Hardy and Mr. Bradshaw Beverley Wright. The ceremony occurs at eight o'clock with a large reception at the bride's parents home on South Washington Street.

Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South Helen Garges Hardy William G. Hardy Bradshaw Beverley Wright Frances Gray Wright Joseph Wright South Washington Street

Automobile Association Welcomes Members From Eight States

Members of the American Automobile Association from eight states visited the local office yesterday to receive road information. Notable attendees included Arthur G. Lewis of St. Petersburg Florida O B Bovard of Toledo Ohio Mrs W R Massie of Richmond Virginia G R Williams of Detroit Michigan F M Schurman of New York City Mrs J C Barber of New York City Mrs R S Hardings of Chicago Dr Co P Michael of Boston Mass Dr D M Coffee of Davenport Iowa Mrs H F Ravenel of Charleston South Carolina and T S Robertson of Atlanta Georgia.

Automobile Association American Automobile Association Arthur G. Lewis St. Petersburg Fla O. B. Bovard Toledo Ohio W. R. Massie Richmond, Va Detroit Mich F. M. Schurman New York City J. C

Mrs D W Ritenour recovering after major operation

Mrs D W Ritenour, known for civic work in Winchester, is resting fairly well at Memorial Hospital after a major operation earlier this week. Her condition shows gradual improvement, with slow but hopeful signs of a full recovery. Reception Given To New Members At Centenary Reformed Church Last Night. A reception for 88 new members followed a strawberry festival and music by an orchestra and quartet, with Rev W R Hartzell as speaker.

D. W. Ritenour Winchester Memorial Hospital Centenary Reformed Church W. R. Hartzell Glade Reformed Church Walkersville

Garden Party Planned at Mrs Barton's Home

The Women’s Auxiliary of Christ Episcopal Church will hold a garden party Tuesday afternoon at 4 at Mrs Robt Barton’s residence on South Washington Street. If rain arrives, the event moves indoors. Refreshments will be served and the public is invited.

Mrs J H Myers Condition After Major Operation

The condition of Mrs. J. H. Myers who yesterday underwent a major operation at Winchester Memorial Hospital was reported good today. Mrs. Myers is the wife of Mr. Myers of the Winchester Dry Cleaning Company.

J. H. Myers Winchester Memorial Hospital Myers Mr. Myers Winchester Dry Cleaning Company

Gibbons Family Leaves Winchester for Lakeland Florida

Miss Annie Gibbons and her nephew Bourna Gibbons with kin wrap up four weeks visiting relatives and renewing friendships in Winchester and the Shenandoah Valley before driving home to Lakeland Florida.

Annie Gibbons Bourna Gibbons Winchester Shenandoah Valley Lakeland Fla

Summer Stay With Grandmother At Summit Point

Mrs. John Chew and her three children from New Rochelle New York are spending the summer at the home of Mrs. Elizabeth Thomson in Summit Point West Virginia.

John Chew New Rochelle N. Y Elizabeth Thomson Summit Point W. Va

Bereavement ties bring regional visitors to Rose family

The Rev Ir and Mrs Wade of Baltimore spent a day with Mr and Mrs Grover C Rose during their bereavement over Geor geanna M Rose. Mrs John Crowser of Fort Screven Ga attended the funeral. H B McCormac returned from Kansas City where he attended the Republican National Convention as a Virginia delegate. Mrs Frank A Jacques and Mrs John H Bowers returned from Brunswick Md where they visited their brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Thomas Hogan. Mrs Margaret St Ceran of New York is visiting sister Mrs Martin Wisecarver Amherst Street.

Mrs. Wade Baltimore Grover C. Rose Georgeanna M. Rose John Crowser Fort Screven Miss Rose H. B. McCormac Kansas City Virginia Frank A. Jacques John H. Bowers Brunswick Thomas Hogan Margaret St. Ceran New York Martin Wisecarver Amherst Street

Local Guests Visit Area Residents and Summers in Kennebunkport

Mr Alfred Scott of Charlottesville Wa is a guest at the home of Mr and Mrs Edward March on Gerrard street. Mr Ernest Meade of White Post was here yesterday on business. Mr and Mrs James B Yates have gone to Kennebunkport Me where Yates owns and manages the Kennebunkport Hotel. Mrs W W LaRue of Summit Point visits her mother Mrs Lucy Meade in White Post. Miss Louise Dunaway of Charles Town is the guest of her uncle and aunt on West Cork street.

Alfred Scott Charlottesville, Wa Mrs Edward March Gerrard Street Ernest Meade White Post James B. Yates Kennebunkport, Me Mr. Yates Kennebunkport Hotel W. W. LaRue Summit Point Lucy Meade Louise Dunaway Charles Town W. Va R. W. Dunaway West Cork Street Charles M. Pidgeon Washington M. D. Bromley South Cameron Street Sadie Tabb West Clifford Street

Bott Family Heads to New York Visit

Mr. and Mrs. James H. Bott and their son travel to New York to stay with Mrs. Bott’s brother in law and sister Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Masher during their visit.

Handley High graduates honored at Bell home

Mr. Stewart Bell Jr hosted a Thursday night event at his parents North Cameron Street residence to celebrate Handley High School graduates.

Stewart Bell, Jr North Cameron Street Handley High School

Stuart Garner Edmonds Heads to Riverside Summer

Mr. Stuart Garner Edmonds travels to Riverside Connecticut to visit his uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. Owen D. Young at their summer home for a period of time.

Stuart Garner Edmonds Riverside, Conn Owen D. Young

Mrs Martha Sanford to Visit Brunswick With Granddaughter

Mrs Martha BE Sanford and her granddaughter Miss Martha Ritter will travel to Brunswick Maryland tomorrow to stay with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs G F Howe.

Martha BE. Sanford Martha Ritter Brunswick, Md G. F. Howe

Mrs Consolvo and Others Staying At Local Hotels

Mrs. Charles H Consolvo of Balti more is registered at the George Washington Hotel. Col and Mrs J C Oakes of Charleston S C were guests last night there. Miss Ruth McCann leaves for Frederick Md for an alumni reunion. Various locals and visitors check in at Hotel Jack and other area homes.

Charles H. Consolvo Baltimore George Washington Hotel Ruth McCann Frederick, Md Academy of the Visitation Col J. C. Oakes Charleston, S. C

Bridge Party Honors Helen Keeler At DeWitt Home

A charming bridge party hosted by Miss Mary Ruth DeWitt at the DeWitt residence on West Clifford street honored Helen Keeler from Handley High School’s 1928 class. Several tables of bridge occupied the evening.

Mary Ruth DeWitt R. C. DeWitt West Clifford Street Helen Keeler Handley High School

Miss Laura McGuire Undergoes Surgical Operation

Miss Laura McGuire, daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. William P. McGuire of Winchester and sister of Dr. Hunter H. McGuire, underwent a surgical operation at Memorial Hospital yesterday. Her condition today is very satisfactory. friends anticipate her full recovery as she rests. Mr. Harry Barr of Barr Shipping Corp in New York is staying in the area on apple shipping business and is registered at the George Washington Hotel.

Laura McGuire Memorial Hospital Miss McGuire William P. McGuire Winchester Hunter H. McGuire Lewis H. Hyde W. Nelson Page Abney Payne Charleston W. Va Harry Barr Barr Shipping Corporation New York Apple George Washington Hotel

Cross Family to Visit Dr Miller Home

Mr and Mrs Charles Cross and their daughter Evelyn Cross of Ste Sale City will be guests of Dr and Mrs E W Miller at their home here.

Charles Cross Evelyn Cross Ste- Sale City E. W. Miller

Neely to Return Home After Paris Visit

Miss Elizabeth Neely of Paris Kentucky has spent several days with Miss Helen Hardy on South Washington Street and will leave tomorrow for home. She will be among the bridesmaids at tonight’s Wright Hardy wedding on Braddock Street. Miss Bessie Lewis, recently operated on at Memorial Hospital, is slowly improving.

Elizabeth Neely Paris Helen Hardy South Washington Miss Neely Wright-Hardy Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church Bessie Lewis Meaorial Hospital

Local Residents Plan Roanoke Visit and Return From Spain

Mr Frank Chandler of Harrisonburg Virginia and Harold Chandler of this city along with Miss Ella Fravel of Harrisonburg and Miss Mary Louise Barr of Stephens City will spend tomorrow in Roanoke Virginia as guests of Mr and Mrs S Reid. Misses Belle and Gertrude Snyder have returned to West Shenstone near Summit Point West Virginia after three months in Spain.

Frank Chandler Harrisonburg Harold Chandler This City Ella Fravel Mary Louise Barr Stephens City Roanoke, Va S. Reid Belle Gertrude Snyder Spain West Shenstone Summit Point W. Va

Board Appoints Judges For the Special Election

The City Electoral Board announced the appointment of judges to conduct the special election in Winchester next Tuesday June 19. Amendments supported by Governor Byrd would protect property from state taxation expand local school control and reorganize state government for economy. Polls open sunrise to sunset with over 15 hours of voting. City judges listed by precinct include Kremer Kater Forney at Friendship Engine House Ritter Breckenridge and others at Bryan Breckenridge City Hall and Sarah Zane Engine House.

City Electoral Board Winchester Byrd Friendship Engine House Charles P. Kremer John W. Kater Raymond Forney Reuss Engine House B. F. Arthur C. W. Ritter Bryan Breckenridge City Hall M. L. Capper Harry R. Homer H. B. Dunlap Sarah Zane Engine House John A. Huntsberry Frank B. Crawford Robert Bell

President Coolidge Prepares for Morning Fishing Start

President Coolidge faced rain in Superior as he planned to begin the day with fishing. He ordered tackle brought out after a walk through the lodge grounds to learn the estate layout.

Associated Press Superior Wis

Snyder Alleman Preaches at St Pauls and Midweek Services

Snyder Alleman, pastor, preaches at St Pauls at 11 a m with evening services at 8 p m in Stephens City and 7 p m Luther League. Wednesday evening prayer service. Sunday sermon titled The Vision Splendid. Rich Man and Lazarus is the midweek subject.

Snyder Alleman St. Paul’s Stephens City Luther League Lazarus

Campaigners' wives accompany husbands in Mexican campaigns

In Mexican campaigns the women always accompany their husbands in the army, so the soldiers are kept in fighting trim. Arizona Record notes this custom as part of regional wartime reporting.

Arizona

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