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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1928

Page

3

Marriage of Esther Hock and Baird W Hicks in Toledo

A Fostoria Ohio newspaper item reports the quiet June 7 Toledo wedding of Esther Hock and Baird W Hicks with Rev D F Green officiating. The bride wore white broadcloth and blue accessories, attended by Ruby Ann Rosendale. Hicks, a Willys Overland salesman in Toledo, is a Navy veteran and swimmer. They plan a California honeymoon and will reside with the bride’s mother in Bowling Green. Also noted are the Golden Wedding anniversary of Rev Nelson P Dame and his wife in Richmond, with family in Winchester arranging a celebratory party.

Baird W. Hicks Ohio Fostoria Winchester Fred County Esther’ Hock J. H. Hock Findley Hicks Bloomdale Findlay College Bowling Green Pi Epsilon Findlay Willard High School School of Commerce Kansas City Navy Christiania Norway Mr. Hicks F. L. Hicks George H. Wright Wadesville Clarke County Alfred Wright Welltown Elizabeth Wright Frederick County Maurice M .Lynch Willys-Overland Motor Company Toledo California West

Cochran Family Leaves Farm For New York Return

Col and Mrs W. Cochran leave their Welltown area farm by motor for New York where the colonel is stationed. He is a World War II veteran assigned to handling government railroad operation claims and is expected to return to Frederick County farm by early September for a short stay of a week or two.

W. Cochran Welltown New York Colonel Cochran F. A Cochran Frederick County United States Army Cochran

Guests of Beverley Return to Richmond

Mrs Frank Christian of Richmond and Mrs Means of Birmingham Alabama aunts of Mrs William Beverley spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Beverley and returned today by motor to Richmond. They were joined by Mrs Beverley who will stay with her parents Mr and Mrs Edwin Amiss Palmer. Mr and Mrs Palmer and Mrs Means sail from New York in the next day or two for Europe to spend the summer abroad.

Beverley Richmond Frank Christian Means Birmingham Ala William Beverley William Young Ralph Nesbitt Edwin Amiss Palmer Palmer New York Europe R. C. DeWitt Robert Lynchburg Mary Ruth DeWitt

Green Family to Europe Vacation Trip This Summer

Mr and Mrs Green and their son Monty left yesterday by car for Keokuk Iowa to visit Mrs Green s father Montgomery Meigs. On return they plan to sail for Europe July 12 accompanied by Mrs Melvin Green Sr and Mr Stewart Bell Jr and will return in the fall.

Mrs. Green Europe Melvin Green Monty Green Keokuk Iowa Canada C. Lee Barr

Grove couple sails from Washington to Cincinnati and New York

Mr and Mrs James E Grove of Cincinnati Ohio visited relatives in Washington and Friends in Washington left last night. Mr Grove returns to Cincinnati on the National Limited while Mrs Grove accompanies Mrs Margaret St Ceran to New York and visits the Martinique hotel before going home. Mr Grove is the son of Mr and Mrs W C Grove of 809 South Loudoun street and nephew of Mrs Martin Wisecarver and Mrs St Ceran.

Grove Cincinnati James E. Grove Ohio Washington National Limited Margaret St. Ceran New York Martinique Mr. Grove W. C. Grove South Loudoun Street Martin Wisecarver St. Ceran James H. Bott and North Braddock Street

Pr. George C. Tyler and Bride Here On Honeymoon

Dr and Mrs George Colbert Tyler of Newport News Va arrived in Winchester after their wedding trip and are registered at the George Washington Hotel. Mrs Tyler formerly Miss Hilda Margaret Lankford of Morattico. Dr Tyler is head of health at a Newport News hospital and they plan to live at Braxton Court in that city.

George C. Tyler George Colbert Tyler Newport News Episcopal Church Irvington Winchester George Washington Hotel Tyler Hilda Margaret Lankford Francis Greenfield Lankford Morattico Philip M. Tyler Chester

Dentist Knight Passes Virginia Board Examiners

Dr. B Mitchell Knight Jr of this city passed the Virginia State Board of Dental Examiners in Richmond last week. He recently graduated from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry and plans to practice in Winchester. Dr Ralph B Snapp, a board member from this city, attended the Richmond meeting. Twenty three of 25 applicants passed.

B. M. Knight, Jr State Dental Board B. Mitchell Knight, Jr School of Dentistry University of Maryland Baltimore Virginia State Board of Dental Examiners Richmond Knight Winchester Ralph B. Snapp

The Modern Girl Play Opens Wednesday at Baker Residence

Announcement states the play The Modern Girl by Mrs Melvin Green will be performed Wednesday evening at 8:30 at the Baker residence on South Washington Street. Presented by Mrs R T Barton and members of her Bible class, the event includes a concert and several readings.

W. A. Baker South Washington Street Melvin Green R. T. Barton

Mrs Larrick Improves After Illness at Peyton Street

Mrs J W Larrick Sr. who had been gravely ill at home on Peyton street following pneumonia has shown marked improvement in recent days. Her son J H Larrick of La Mar Colorado, who came east for her illness, plans to return home tomorrow.

J. W. Larrick John W. Larrick Peyton Street Virginia Piggott Alice L. Turner South Cameron Street Purcellville Loudoun County Isabelle McCann Memorial Hospital C. R. McCann

Rev Farther Martin Attends Richmond Diocese Retreat

The Rev Father Thomas B. Martin rector of the Church of the Sacred Heart leaves for Georgetown University in Washington to attend the Richmond diocese priests retreat, with most Virginia clergy expected to join. he will return Friday. Mrs Barton sings at a Richmond recital as part of Miss Jean Trigg’s pupils. Mr and Mrs Fred E Smith of Akron Ohio motor to Winchester to visit friends and then return home. Seventeen Indiana State Normal travel students stop at Hotel Jack in Winchester for geography study during June 18 to July 21 tour.

Farther Martin Thomas B. Martin Church of the Sacred Heart Georgetown University Washington Richmond Virginia Barton Robert T. Barton, Jr Jean Trigg Woman’s Club Miss Trigg Smith Ohio Fred E. Smith Akron Winchester Walter R. Talbot South Washington Street State Normal Indiana Indiana State Normal School Hotel Jack B. H. Schockel Terre Haute Elena Bohn United States Jordan's Jordan White Sulphur Springs Hotel Stephenson Pat Dunn Ab Huntsberry Mary Barley

Arthur returns from Rotary International meeting in Minneapolis

Mr. Arthur and Mr. Victor Arthur represented the Winchester Rotary Club at the Rotary International annual meeting held last week in Minneapolis Minnesota. He has returned home.

Arthur Ofepee International Victor Arthur Winchester Rotary Club Rotary International Minneapolis Minn

Rotarian president from Mexico City noted in local report

The article notes the Rotary presidency being awarded to Tom Sutton of Mexico City marking the first time a foreign resident has held the post. It mentions Arthur praising local hospitality in Minneapolis and that the next meeting will be in Dallas Texas.

Arthur Minneapolis Dallas Texas Tom Sutton Mexico City Mex Sutton

Family of Five Found Dead From Gas Fumes

A west side Chicago apartment tragedy leaves Joseph Noel 40, his wife Jola, and their three children ages 15 6 and 5 dead from suspected gas fumes. Police consider accident or possible murder or self harm after reports of quarrels and threats.

Chicago Westside Joseph Noel Jola

Visitors and guests stay at local hotel and homes

Mrs James McCone and Miss Judy McGuire left for West Point to visit Lieut Alec McCone at the United States Military Academy. A. L Gage and Sara Rhodes of Somerset Pa stay at the George Washington Hotel. B Doggett of Columbus Ohio arrives with family for vacation with Alfred Doggett in Stephens City. S A Slaughter family visits Hedgesville W Va. G C Lewis and family visit Martinsburg W Va. A H Clarke and S A McCaskey Jr visit Hotel Jack. Cornelia Gray spends time in Baltimore with Mrs Richard Hudgins.

James McCone Judy McGuire West Point, \. Y Lieut Alec McCone United States Military Academy A. L Gage Sara Rhodes Somerset, Pa George Washington Hotel Mr. B. Doggett Columbus Ohio Alfred Doggett Stephens City A. H. Clarke S. A.“Mccaskey S. A. McCaskey, II Jr Pittsburgh Jack Cornelia Gray Baltimore Richard Hudgins

Heavy Mail Keeps Mr. Coolidge From Baiting His Hook

President Coolidge attends to routine business on Cedar Island lodge lawn beside the Brule river under a warm sun. Washington mail is heavier than usual but in general routine, limiting his outdoor exercise today.

Mr. Coolidge Superior Wis Cedar Island Lodge Coolidge Brule River Washington White House

Excellent Screen Lineup At Colonial And Win Theatres This Week

This week at the Colonial and Win Theatres features Adolphe Menjou in His Tiger Lady with Evelyn Brent tonight, Mary Philbin in Surrender tomorrow, Lois Wilson in Coney Island on Wednesday, Emil Jannings in The Way of All Flesh Thursday and Friday with Phyllis Haver and Belle Bennett, and Tom Tyler in Desert Pirate on Saturday along with the sixth chapter of Mark of the Frog. The Win shows Quick Triggers, Mystery Rider, The Silent Avenger, The Little Buckaroo, and Snowed In sixth chapter, plus short subjects and Kissproof Products souvenirs for matinee-goers.

Colonial Win Adolphe Menjou Evelyn Brent Underworld Mary Philbin Lea Lyon Russia Lois Wilson Coney Island New York Emil Jannings Phyllis Haver Belle Bennett Tom Tyler Ted Thunder the Dog Buzz Barton

Proper Attire Controversy Sparks City Debate

A Cincinnati Enquirer item notes public concern over attire in social settings with suspender and garter visibility discussed as proper or improper. No individuals or organizations specified beyond city newspaper reference.

Earhart Attends Public Luncheon in London with Lady Astor

Miss Angella Earhart joins a lunch at the Air League of the British Empire hosted by Lady Heath. She plans to buy Lady Heath's small plane and may visit the House of Commons with Lady Astor as she tours British official life and seeks an interview with Queen Mary.

Associated Press London Angella Earhart United States Air League of the British Empire Lady Heath Miss Earhart England Africa Lady Astor House of Commons

Broker Is Shot By a Customer

Wichita, Kansas June 25 Cornell Larsen local manager for Strandberg MacGreeny and Company stock brokers was shot by a dissatisfied customer in an argument over securities. Larsen told police the assailant was Clarence Foy.

Associated Press Wichita Kan Cornell Larsen Strandberg, MacGreeny and Company Larsen Clarence Foy

Stewart Indicted On Perjury Charge

Robert W. Stewart head of the Indiana Standard Oil Company indicted on three counts of perjury in connection with Continental Trading Company testimony before the Senate oil committee. The testimony also led John D Rockefeller Jr to demand Stewart resign as chairman of the board.

Associated Press Washington Robert W. Stewart Indiana Standard Oil Company Continental Trading Company Senate Oil Committee John D. Rockefeller, Jr

American Flyers Land at Le Bourget

Paris June 25. Wilmex, Stultz and Louis Gordon of the trans Atlantic monoplane Friendship landed at Le Bourget at 7 15 p m from England. They will return to London tomorrow.

Associated Press Paris Wilmex, Stultz Louis Gordon le Bourget England London

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Nelson P. Dame William Worthington Mamie Dame Lelia Dame William D. Smith Dame Christ Church Mary Walker Cornelius Walker T!episcopal Church Mrs. C. W. Cochran Besks Red Cross Huntsberry Scott la Verne Cal Church of the Brethren John Lee Krider M.B. Kline Yellow Springs W. Va Messrs Ralph and Joseph H. Savage Jefferson County Herbert Jennins Frederick, Md Jennings Cassidy Linthicum Harvey Fishpan Hester Rowland Summit Point M. M. Mills The Virginia Military Institute Lexington, Va Frank L. Buckley South Stewart Street Alice Farnsworth William DiZerga Henry Goode Aldie, Va Edith M. Hottel Hagerstown Martinsburg George Burwell Millwood John Earl Milldale Geo. H. Lee White Post Schaffenaker Ewart Johnston Harry Warden Berryville W. Shewbridge Clearbrook William and Lodge Bowles Frank and Nat Humston Martin Huffman Robert Taylor Purgittsville Mildred Riley Shepherdstown College C. J. Racey United Brethren Parsonage National Avenue F. E. Gardiner J. K Miles Margaret Selgrath Winchester- Staunton National Hotel Harrisonburg Edward Jones Mildred Jones Thomas Trice Pittsburgh, Pa A. J. DeHart Ethie DeHart Harrisburg, Pa James P. Reardon James P. Reardon, Jr Frostburg Reardon M. J. Baptist People’s Drug Company John W. Davis Great Britain Houston Davis International Newsreel Claude Swanson Walter F. George al Smith G. C. Lewis Martinsburg, W. Va George Lind North Cameron Street Cincinnati Enquirer Stewart Lovett Bros Real Style Golden Rule Store N. Main Street Lions Club Ord &Y
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