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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1930
Page
3
Social and personal note announces Miler will attend the event for the education piece. The item notes the involvement of Miler in a community activity focused on schooling and social engagement.
Miss Ann Gibson daughter of Dr and Mrs Gibson of Leesburg married Mr Sands in a church wedding decorated with madonna lilies and green. Bride wore ivory panne velvet and carried white orchids and lilies of the valley with bridesmaids in coral crepe. Reception followed at the bride's home and couple to live at 93 West Cedar Street Boston.
Miss Catherine Chrismore’s engagement to Capt Paul Hartman is celebrated with a pink and white themed shower hosted by Miss Reba Riley at 41 South Camer on street. About 25 guests attended, and a pink umbrella released gifts as part of the festivities. the wedding is planned for June 29 at the Presbyterian Church. Out of town mourners attended Mrs Carrie Gury’s funeral, including Washington residents and others from Pennsylvania and Virginia.
Messrs. J. Victor Arthur and Lester D. Arnold left Saturday for Chicago to attend the Rotary International annual convention in progress until Friday. They joined Virginia and North Carolina Rotary clubmen in Staunton on a special train. Arthur is president of the Winchester club and Arnold the incoming president.
Thelma Mabel Richard married Mr Barr in a ceremony at her parents home. Thelma wore eggshell satin with a pink and white bouquet. Attendant was her sister Mrs S B Green in flowered chiffon. Best man was Mr James Cline of Richmond Va. A buffet luncheon followed. The couple will reside at 445 North Loudoun Street in Winchester after extended travels to Atlantic City Niagara Falls and Canada.
The Winchester and Clarke County Garden Club was notified by the Garden Club of Virginia that all state clubs will focus this summer on narcissus planting and cultivation to boost blossoms. Local members are urged to cooperate and may send bulb orders by check to Mrs Edward G. Butler of Millwood or Mrs. Robert Y. Conrad of Winchester.
Miss Evelyn Childs, Miss Bea trice Huyett left by motor last Friday for Philadelphia to attend Miss Pauline Baker’s wedding held Saturday. They visited with Miss Kathryn Michner in Germantown and joined by Misses Gladys Cochran and Mary Pennock. They plan to return tomorrow with Miss Michener visiting here.
Miss Cecelia Massey and Marie Poole with Messrs Carroll Crisman and Lee Massey left by motor to tour Virginia historic and scenic sites and Natural Bridge. They continue through the southwest and plan North Carolina visits before returning. Miss Mollie Lowery, taken ill Friday, is now much improved after being moved from her sister’s home to her parents’ residence.
Mrs. Small returns to Kernstown after a weekend at Aberdeen Army Post with Col Small and Gen Holt. Mrs. Carrolls arrive in Italy to join daughter Nancy Carroll abroad debutante as they travel Europe. Local classes plan picnics at Jordan Springs and Burnt Church while residents attend church events and family visits across Virginia and Washington.
Mr and Mrs Pliny Wilson and their son Master Lawrence Herrell Wilson returned to their home in Johnstown Pennsylvania yesterday after visiting Mrs Wilsons parents Mr and Mrs Lawrence Herrell.
Mrs. W B Davis of Washington DC visits Fort Loudoun with Mr and Mrs W W Glass. Miss Hettie Turner from The Plains VA visits Miss Louise Baker Glass. J M Stimson of Bluefield WV and Melvin Sager of Washington DC stay at Hotel Jack. Others visit Woodstock and Berryville Pike as church luncheon plans unfold.
Senior officers of the American battleship division on the Annapolis cruise were hosted at lunch by French maritime prefect Vice-Admiral Basire. Samuel H. Wiley and Fred Houck were guests. Rear Admiral Cluverius presided as toast, inviting the party to dinner aboard the United States ship Arkansas on Saturday.
Clarksburg West Virginia June 23 Melville Davisson Post 59 noted short story writer died today in a local hospital After a horseback ride at his country estate he was stricken and received blood transfusions but relapsed last Thursday Post was a political contributor to American literature with many stories set in his native West Virginia hills His wife died in 1919 and their only child died in infancy.
The Senate foreign relations committee approved the London naval treaty by sixteen to four and sent it to the Senate. Minority reports were promised by Senator Johnson and Shipstead. The action signals expected ratification when the pact is considered in a special session. Chairman Borah then laid the treaty before the full Senate.
Mayor Anthony F. Ruffu Sr of Atlantic City and three others died when his car was struck by a Philadelphia Atlantic City railroad train at a grade crossing. Also killed were John Wiley and his wife from Ventnor and Margaret Siracusa, Ventnor widow of Stephen Siracusa.
The Winchester Chamber of Commerce prepares to mail over 2000 air mail envelopes bearing a Byrd expedition cachet. Residents worldwide sent self addressed envelopes for cancellation on June 22 1930 when Admiral Richard E Byrd visits Winchester Virginia. Secretary Andrew Bell housed letters in a vault and a special stencil announced Official Welcome Home Byrd Celebration Winchester Va.
Police intensified a manhunt for the mad slayer of two men in Queens now believed to be wearing women's clothing to evade capture. A Brooklyn paper distributor, Meyer Mark, received a death threat over a secret document, amid ninth letters claiming the killer’s Russia return.
In New York the market opened with heavy selling but moved into a dull rally as short covering lifted shares. United States Steel Radio and American Telephone hit new yearly lows in the morning before recovering around midday. Most leading stocks gained one to three points in early afternoon with call money at 2 1/2 percent.
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad shops will shut July 1 to July 21 affecting 5,300 employees. A five day week was begun to distribute work amid surplus cars and 300 locomotives repaired stored. 2,809 workers are based in Baltimore.
Plans for the Frederick County Sunday School Picnic Association event on August 14 near Vaucluse were announced by officers. A Middletown Bank meeting heard excellent committee reports and strong cooperation among members. The kindergarten director will appoint associates, and a horse shoe contest was framed as a major attraction.
The Chesapeake Beach Railway Company seeks authority to establish a new ferry land. R R Molster, ICC commissioner, supported the proposal after investigation.
Chevrolet agency in Houston hosted a prize day with 3 000 attendees. Winners received cars and cash credits including $50 credits for new and used purchases. Notable names listed include Mrs Badle Stephens, Mrs D H Crawford, Miss Eva Cain, and Gus Chambers. A separate obituary notes the death of retired Major General M Carter of Wharton from complications after an appendicitis operation.
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