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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1930
Page
3
Personal notices mention a department possibly under the department head and a person named Miller. It notes reception of messages for the following day and provides a phone reference.
The article recalls Gladys Mackay Smith and Capt. Boyed, once in the German embassy circle, now married and living in Germany. Mrs Boyed, formerly Miss Mackay Smith, has built a life after a wartime union, while the Mackay Smith family remains prominent in Washington and Philadelphia social circles. The piece then shifts to local social events and community notices, including anniversary celebrations, Girl Scout plans, a birthday party, a recital, and a shopping note about Mrs C L Delaplane.
The Winchester Clarke County Garden Club held a Wednesday afternoon meeting at the Roanoke home to plan the planting of Film Wood Park. The city provided workers while the club organized the project and earned a state gold medal for outstanding work. Exhibits featured ribbons in two classes, with winners including Mrs D Co Randolph Mrs Fred Barr Mrs Fred Glaize Sr Miss Clara Wood Miss Sophie Baker Miss Boyd and Miss Carrie Hunt.
The Winchester Golf Club ladies played match play at Boyce with Blue Ridge Club opponents. Play began at 4 pm. Blue Ridge won on their tougher limestone course. Refreshments and a hosting setup followed at the club house.
The Turner Ashby chapter hosted a banquet for fifty eight members with red and white décor. Mrs. Herbert S. Larrick was elected president, with a full slate of officers named. The evening included a bridge luncheon, community arrivals from several towns, and noted hospital updates as well as local visits.
The House ruled out a $250,000 enforcement appropriation in the second deficiency bill for the 1931 fiscal year on a point of order raised by Rep. Laguardia. He argued no authorization existed, and the item could not be included under House rules.
A five story building on lower Washington Street in downtown New York housing a shoe firm collapsed with twenty workers inside. Fire and police responded with trucks and ambulances as floors fell, and rescuers dug through the ruins in the wholesale fruit and vegetable district saying the collapsed structure filled the street.
Wheat prices in Chicago hit record low levels for the season with July at 93 3-4 cents, September at 96 5-8 cents, and December closing at 1.01 1/2 dollars. The decline ranged from 2 1/2 to 2 7/8 cents as markets opened the week.
New York reports a swift upturn in share prices but a new wave of selling erases gains. The rebound yesterday drew bear selling and anxious traders reducing holdings. A 3 to 2 percent cut in the New York rediscount rate boosted demand for safe bonds but did little for stocks.
Edward M. Devereux treasurer of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and Mrs. Devereux of Baltimore were seriously hurt when their automobile overturned in a collision in Philadelphia. They were taken to Bryn Mawr Hospital. Edward Devereux Jr. escaped injury.
The body of a man believed to be a gang victim was found wrapped in canvas inside an automobile buried in a clay hole in Blue Island, a south side suburb, on June 20.
A brief notice describes a seat in Chicago Heights and nearby suburb seating context. The readable fragment references a minor character connected to the sead and marks a location in the Chicago area.
Warren County total increased from 1 404 to 2 425 with Front Royal town leading growth. Districts Cedarville Fork Front Royal South River and Remount Depot posted varied farm counts and population changes reflecting overall county decline.
A 21-year-old Baltimore bank cashier Elmer C Abichet pleaded guilty to stealing 10000 dollars in small sums over three years. He was sentenced to four years in the house of correction. The court was told his motive was to support his mother two brothers and several grandparents.
The First National Bank of Welch was placed in the hands of a federal bank examiner after directors ordered a temporary closure due to abnormal withdrawals. Bank examiner A Woods said depositors should not suffer losses. assets were 2 332 532 dollars and deposits 1 821 000 dollars.
Homer Hook of this city was turned over to the grand jury yesterday by Justice Weems of the police court on an alleged check forging charge. The check amount was understood to be 12.50 dollars.
Admiral Byrd and companions are honored on a day marked by a White House reception and a 1 30 P M luncheon hosted by the National Geographic Society. The party will meet Secretary Adams, discuss polar findings, then lay wreaths at Arlington on Peary Wilkes and Bennett graves before free time in the city.
Admiral Byrd and the Byrd Antarctic expedition are honored in New York with a medal presentation and a first public showing of expedition motion pictures. Dr. Gilbert Grosvenor presides as President Hoover delivers the keynote address and NBC broadcasts the program coast to coast.
A bridge near Punxsutawney collapsed during repairs injuring several welders and killing three. Foreman A C Smith was injured while aiding others. A passing M J Grove Lime driver, Clarence Morgan, narrowly escaped death as his car halted at the edge. Emergency crews and doctors assisted at the scene and City Hospital.
A derailed bridge near Frederick collapsed after a wrecking crane saved a vehicle from going over. The 1889 steel truss bridge on a primary east coast route was under coroner’s inquest and a probe by the State Roads Commission led by chief engineer D Williar Jr. Investigators plan morning sessions and flooring repairs had been ordered prior to the incident.
An advertisement urges soaking feet for 15 minutes over 3 to 4 nights with Radox footbath to soften corns and calluses until they lift out with roots. Claims oxygen release softens hard skin and strengthens feet. Baker's Drug Store stocks Radox and can order if unavailable.
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