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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1927

Page

3

Wedding bells ring for Mr Slosson and Miss Lucy

Mrs Lucy penars dees wed Mr Slosson at Bishop Denny's Richmond home. The ceremony was held Tuesday at 10 o'clock with pink roses palms and garden flowers. The bride wore gray and silver pineapple cloth with old lace. Bridegroom is son of Dr and Mrs E E Slosson of Washington DC. Couples plan Europe trip then home in Ann Arbor Michigan.

Collins Deahy Preston Wiliam Slosson E. E. Slosson Washington,d. C Bishop Denny Park Avenue Richmond Aileen Buffin H. Ashburn Collins Denny, Jr Elizabeth Denny Dixon Crewe Mary ‘Barbour’ Dixon Louis Chapman Chase Wright Bette Felix Huffman Walsh Leonia N.J No .S John Wesley Wright Roaoke Evelyn Jarrell Hamasville J. W. Dixon Elizabeth Dixon Mary Barbour Dixon R. M. White Collins Denny White Chapman White Farmville Va.s Reginald Potts Alpheus. Potts Frances Potts Farmville, Va Annie S. Wright Roanoke, Va Jeanette Chapman Baltimore, Md Gon Harwood Lynchburg, Ya John Samuel Adam The Christ Reformed Midletown Maryland Potomac-Edison Company Northern Virginia Power Company Benjamin F. Abeshouse Harry Lovett Frank Lovett Abeshouse Carolyn Kehrne New York Mount Sinai Hospital Baltimore New Haven Conn

Famous Hereford Bull Sells for 92 Dollars

Sioux City Iowa June 23 A famous Hereford bull once sold for 59000 as prize breeding now fetches 92 dollars for meat Richard Fairfax the famous Hereford was sold for beef to be eaten in a transaction reported by the Associated Press.

Assoclited Press Sioux City Iowa Richard Fairfax

War Veterans Plan Floweres for Scrivener Grave on Caravan Trip

Washington June 23 The American War Veterans announce a second annual motor caravan to Orkney Springs Va to honor Detective Sergeant Arthur Scrivener by placing a wreath at his grave. The group will leave Friday at noon via Lee Jackson Highway and Shenandoah Valley, three day trip returning Sunday. On arrival in Winchester they will be greeted by Robert Y Conrad Post 21 American Legion and escorted to the cemetery. The costost post will join the ceremony and both colors will be presented. Robert Conrad Post has accepted an invitation to attend the military ball at Orkney Hotel Saturday night as guests of the Veterans Club.

Washington Shenandoah Valley Winchester Robert Y. Conrad Post No. 21 American Legion Detective Vincent B. Costello Post Post Robert Conrad Post Orkney Hotel

Rifle Nuisance Attracts Police Attention

Police report numerous complaints of boys firing air rifles and pistols in streets at all hours. Several near misses have occurred as bullets fly. The force is ordered to watch the youths and refer cases to Juvenile Court. If parents cannot control the offense, stricter measures will be taken to place the boy where he cannot obtain firearms. The nuisance is centered in the western and northern city areas.

Child Struck by Bristol Auto on South Loudoun Street

The five year old child of Thos Hitt on South Loudoun Street was hit by a Bristol licensed car while stepping from behind a parked vehicle. The vehicle’s front fender knocked the child down and passed over the body. The driver stopped and aid was given. Dr Shaffer set the broken collarbone. Bystanders saw no blame for the Bristol driver.

Thos, Hitt South Loudoun Street Bristolgamay Bristol Shaffer

Bethlehem Steel Manager Found Hanged in Philadelphia

William Newell 35, manager of Bethlehem Steel Company Philadelphia office, was found dead by hanging in his home cellar. He had returned to work last Tuesday after a two month absence for a severe nervous breakdown. Mrs. Claude B. Stickley of Vaucluse was in Winchester today on business.

Associated Press Philadelphia William Newell Bethlehem Steel Company Newell Claude B. Stickley Vaucluse Winchester

Lindbergh Arrives in Washington for Aviation Talks

Col. Charles A. Lindbergh landed at Bolling Field at 11:27 a m after flying from Dayton. Officials from War Navy and Commerce departments will confer with him on aviation abroad and future plans. About 200 people watched.

Associated Press Washington Charles A. Lindbergh Bolling Field Dayton Ohio New York Lindbergh Thomas F. Lanphier Selfridge Field Mich St. Clair Street Davison Warner McCracken Army, Navy and Commerce Departments Col Wright Field

De Valera and Associates Refuse to Take King’s Oath

In Dublin on June 23, William T Cosgrave was reelected president of the Free State Executive Council by the new Dail Eireann at its first session. Eamon de Valera and Fianna Fail deputies refused to take the oath of allegiance to the king and were barred from the chamber.

Associated Press Dublin William T. Cosgrave Free State Executive Council Dail Eireann Eamon de Valera Fianna Fail

Rebels May Eat Oats Issued As Mules Rations

In Lansing Kansas 328 convicts and 14 guards were underground in the coal mine after a mutiny. Oats are now the sole food available for the prisoners and mules as authorities report the noon meal was blocked by the mutineers. The mutiny’s ultimatum forbids cigars and coal.

Associated Press Lansing Kan

Winchester Considers Youth Curfew Law After Nine P M

A movement in Winchester seeks a curfew for under 18s prohibiting street presence after 9 PM in warm months and about 7 PM in cold months unless with a parent guardian or armed with written authority. Violators may be detained until contact with a guardian, with potential fines for the parent and possible custody by a probation officer on repeat offenses.

Winchester

Three Surge Crew Believed Lost After Collision Off Cape Cod

In a gale off Cape Cod five miles from Truro, the Surge beam trawler from Boston sank after colliding with the Clyde line steamer Ozark. Three crew members are missing and believed drowned. 19 others were rescued, with two sustaining severe head injuries. The Ozark was damaged and beached near the Mamet river coast guard station, with a large hole in her side and 25 feet of water in the forward hold.

Associated Press Truro Mass Surge Boston Clyde Line Ozark Cape Cod Pamet River

Cobb puzzled by wine sent to him from fans

Philadelphia star Ty Cobb expressed confusion after customs found a case labeled electrical apparatus containing white wine addressed to him in Galveston Texas. Two bottles were broken. Cobb said he does not use wine and wondered who sent the gift as fans mail him tokens.

Associated Press Philadelphia Ty Cobb Galveston Texas

Brucetown Woolen Mills Under New Incorporated Firm

Richmond Va June 23 Charter issued by the State Corporation Commission for Brucetown Woolen Mills Incorporated in Winchester. Capital stock range 5000 to 25000. Officers listed include president R S Fansler secretary F E Clark and others from Winchester. To manufacture woolen cloth of all kinds.

Richmond State Corporation Commission Brucetown Woolen Mills, Incorporated Winchester R. S. Fansler F. E. Clark L. L. Fansler B. E B .Russell D. R. Slonaker Arthur Ritter

Revival to Begin at Paxton Chapel Sunday

The Paxton community will commence a protracted meeting at Paxton Chapel starting Sunday at 11 a.m. Rev. W. O. Luttrell will assist and open the revival, planning a two week run and urging cooperation from all Christian people in Round Hill and surrounding areas.

Frederick Serre Round Hill Ausadine Paxton W. O. Luttrell

Body of a Man Found in Patterson Park Lake

Baltimore June 23. The body of a man about 50, well dressed, was found today in the Patterson Park boat lake. The initials H. M. were traced on the band of his straw hat.

Baltimore Patterson Park H. M

Reds and Blues Battle for Golf Supremacy in Winchester

The Reds and Blues clash in the annual Winchester golf tournament set for Saturday afternoon. Suave Sam Arthur leads the Blues against Red Cooper and his team, with Marquis de Queensbury rules added and prizes including a cubic foot of concrete and a raspberry jar. Local figures like Parson Nelson and Dr Frank McFaden are mentioned, along with a big amateur invitation at Frederick and strong notes on the golf course and new tennis courts.

Old Winchester Sanaa Stonewall Jackson Sam Arthur Red Cooper Senseney Way Blues Sam Cromwell Marquis de Queensbury Doran Parson Nelson Frank McFaden Fred Glaize Soa Ae Teal Rothonte Walterers Bill Cooper Charley Herman Hahle Stuart

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Mrs Lucy Penars Dee Mr. Slosson Fenenia Green West Coast Melvin Green Montgomery Green Stewart Bell, Jr Pacific Coast Mississippi River Colonel Meigs United States Army Engineers Keokuk Handley Library Loyal Temperance Legion Tyne Mary Katherine Kern North Washington Street Holmes Dunlap Guy Dunlap Martin Nams Los Angeles Cal Almeda Dunlap Dunlap Carl F. Massey Marian Parmelee Ernest G. Metcalfe Ralph G. Pollard Wytheville, Va K. M. Pollard Charles Fox Graham Ida Larman Ellis Salvation Army Frostburg Adj. Craig Virginia Larman Lincolnton N. C Cora Larman South Braddock Street Mr. Reynolds Green White Post, Va J. H. Carey West Point Richow Va Messrs C. S. Cather C. E. Pingley Ramsey Furniture Company W. J. Stansbury G. F. House William Smith Memorial Hospital Hugh S. Duffey Newport News, Va J. T. Burrwell Millwood, Va M. H. Skinner Rochester, N. Y Rosa Lee Hopkins Riley Rocky Mount G. R. Plack Harrisburg,Pa Jack Alva Steele Stephens City Winchester Memorial Hospital Charles W. Clarkson Staunton, Va Hotel Jack David S. Morse M.B. Hickson M. B. Hickson, Jr Lynchburg, Va George Fisher Moorefield, W. Va F. Estes Kline George Hardesty Berryville, Va Stella Moore Gayfryd, Va Vernon Haines Opeque Lake Park George Hohman Margaret Hohman Fred Hohman Frederick Depess Little Son Janney Carper Brucetown Virginia Pannett Laura Anderson E. V. Smith Richmond, Va C. L. Jack Frances Evans Garfield Hospital Samuel Evans Winchester’s Scrivener Child Bristol Auto Steel Company Moundsville Wheeling W. Va de Valera ‘and Associates Cobb Paxton Chapel Scholl Sample Shoe Store Golfograms Boyce Hagerstown Alexandria Martinsburg Be,v. Weems, Jr F. J. Schneiderhan Horace Browne Don Weems Ex Stone Tri- State Virginia Tom Ryan Devoe Guamincere Fortune Devoe Mirrolac Griffin Paint Store John S. Solenberger & CO N. Main Street Lee Beeen Mis Dletole Lel Toreton Ake
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