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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1931

Page

3

Garden Club Flower Show and Local Club Meetings Schedule

Friday events include the Winchester and Clarke County Garden Club annual flower show at George Washington Hotel with entries invited and attendees welcome. Also at 8:30 PM Cedar Cliff Presbyterian Ladies Auxiliary offers a music program at Stephens City High School Auditorium. Weekly meetings follow at George Washington Hotel for Lions Club Kiwanis Rotary American Legion and other groups.

Winchester Clarke County Garden Club George Washington Hotel Cedar Cliff Presbyterian Church Stephens City High School

Miss Lillian Anderson on Vacation Trip

The Hollywood News notes Miss Lillian Anderson, Winchester Memorial Hospital superintendent, left Los Angeles for a summer vacation visiting Richmond and parts of North Carolina. Earlier, Miss Camilla C Rutherford departed on a long eastern and southern tour, visiting Chicago Washington Baltimore New York and Winchester before returning to Los Angeles.

The Hollywood News Elsie Love Connie Rutherford South Serrano Avenue Camilla C. Rutherford Chicago Ill Washington Baltimore New York Winchester Los Angeles Mise Lilian—Anderson Winchester Memorial Hospital Richmond North Carolina

Miss Viola V. Hardy Weds Roy Abshire in Gainesboro

Announcement of the marriage of Viola V. Hardy of Winchester to Roy C. Abshire of Gerrardstown W Va, performed Wednesday at Gainesboro Methodist Church by Rev Charles Wagner. The couple will reside at Gerrardstown.

Viola V. Hardy Roy Abshire Winchester Roy C. Abshire Gerrardstown W. Va Methodist Episcopal Church South Gainesboro Charles Wagner W. T. Hardy

Swimsuit with Jersey Fabric and Trim Details

A smart little swim ensemble features jersey fabric with darker trim bands. Awning sandals complement this suit and suit other active sports, offering stylish comfort for wear.

Visiting and family travel notes across Maryland and nearby states

Law student Roddey stopped by his grandmother Mrs. Marshall Willis in South Washington street on the way home. Eliza Willis of Winchester was formerly his grandmother. Van Meter Hack and Waldo Hack visited in Baltimore with Dr. and Mrs. A. T. Mussen hosting at Green Spring Valley. Mrs. Victor L. Denny, returning from Washington with sister Mrs. C. Marshall Baldwin, heads West Cork street home for a stay.

Small University of Maine Marshall Willis South Washington Street Roddey Eliza Victor L. Denny Washington West Cork Street C. Marshall Baldwin

G W Morris Wins 50 Day Paid South American Vacation

G W Morris of the Southern Chemical Company is awarded a 50 day all expense paid trip to South America as top prize in a Chilean Nitrate of Soda Company advertising contest. Two Virginians and several Southern states are represented. Prize trip departs New York July 18 and visits Chile and other nations via the Panama Canal.

G. W. Morris Southern Chemical Company Telegraph South America Nitrate of Soda Company Virginia North South Carolina Alabama Georgia Mississippi Morris New York Nitrate Company Chile Panama Canal

Vanderbilt Jr Seeks Divorce on Cruelty Charge

Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr. filed for divorce in Reno on June 19 alleging his wife Mary Davidson Weir Logan of Chicago subjected him to extreme cruelty. The suit followed an early morning conference with his attorney Samuel Platt and cites only cruelty, with no stated family disputes.

Associated Press Reno, Nev Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr Mary Davidson Weir Logan Chicago Vanderbilt Samuel Platt RM. Swimley George Washington Hotel

Mrs Mamie Dinges Dies in Pittsburgh

Relatives in Winchester learned of the death of Mrs. Mamie Dinges wife of Chas Dinges in Pittsburgh Pa about 8 oclock last evening. Cause of death not stated. Mrs Dinges visited Winchester frequently and is recalled by friends here. First cousins are Mrs T J Orndorff and Edward Knee. Relatives depart Pittsburgh tonight with the remains for Wardensville where funeral and interment will occur tomorrow.

Winchester Mamie Dinges Chas. Dinges Pittsburgh Dinges T. J. Orndorff Edward Knee Wardensville

Reprimand For Amelia Earhart Autogiro Crash

The Commerce Department announced Amelia Earhart was reprimanded for carelessness and poor judgment after her autogiro crash in Abilene Texas last week.

Washington Commerce Department Amelia Earhart Abilene Texas

Public Sale of House and Lot in Frederick County

By virtue of a deed of trust dated April 25 1929 from Jos N Patton and recorded in Frederick County Virginia the trustee will sell at public auction in front of the County Court House Winchester at 12 oclock noon on June 18 1931. The property fronts 50 feet on Berryville Turnpike and runs southeast with east boundary 118 feet and west boundary 104 feet adjoining Charles Lockhart. Located east of Winchester corporate limits in a fast developing area. Terms: one third cash. balance in one and two years evidenced by two bonds bearing six percent interest with deed of trust and insurance as security. James P trustee.

Jos. N. Patton Frederick Co County Court House Winchester Virginia Berryvile Turnpike Charles Lockhart Trust Ace Insurance James P

Unclear historical sports note on a golfer's feat

A stylized line extols a golfer’s single successful shot as a crowning achievement after extensive development. The fragment signals pride in a precise ball strike but lacks specifics on event, date, or names.

Rev Brown Speaks on Fellowship at Martinsburg Rotary

The Martinsburg Rotary Club hosted about 90 members and guests at the George Washington Hotel for a ladies night meeting. Rev John W Brown pastor of the First Baptist Church of Martinsburg delivered the principal address on fellowship and friendship, laced with humor and stories. Bobbie Whitacre sang with the Blue Ridge male quartet, delighting attendees including out of town guests Dr and Mrs Orville Van Deusen and Mrs Brown.

Rotary Club George Washington Hotel Rotary Annes John W. Brown First Baptist Church of Martinsburg Rotary Bobbie Whitacre Robert Whitacre Martinsburg Rotary Club Blue Ridge

Contributions to Virginia Children's Home Society Fund

Mrs R T Barton, local chair of the emergency fund, reports gifts from Miss Pidgeon, Cash, Mrs Carl F Massey, Mrs John W Rosenberger, Cash, and Highland Avenue Presbyterian Church. Contributions large and small are invited to aid the society caring for numerous children committed to its care.

R. T. Barton The Children’s Home Society of Virginia Pidgeon Carl F. Massey John W. Rosenberger Highland Avenue Presbyterian Church

Chicago Grain Closing Prices Report

Absence of news caused general inactivity on the Chicago Board of Trade grain exchanges today. Closing prices show Wheat July 55.5, September 56, December 60. Corn July 56.44, September 52, December 46. Oats July 40, September 39, December 41.

Chicago Board of Trade Se Eerie

French Flyers Return as Mayors Pay Back Visit

Reports indicate American mayors have repaid the visit of French flyers and that France will sponsor no further Atlantic flights. The understanding suggests a shift in transatlantic air support and diplomatic exchange.

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