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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1931

Page

3

Social Calendar Notes and Club Meetings

Saturday evening yard party at White Post benefits the baseball club. Monday nurses at Memorial Hospital sell Maltese Falcon tickets for Cap itol Theatre with proceeds for nurses home improvements. 8 00 P M reception for Rev W M Brashears at Market Street Methodist Church. 12 30 P M Lions Club luncheon at George Washington Hotel. Wednesday 12 45 P M Kiwanis Club luncheon at George Washington Hotel. Thursday 1 00 P M Rotary meeting and luncheon.

White Post Lions’ Club George Washington Hotel Kiwanis Club

Town Wedding and Social News Highlights

The church wedding described features Rev. B Clinton Ritz officiating with Ida Wasser playing the wedding music. The bride wore pale yellow crepe and carried an arm bouquet. Attending relatives included Mrs Ralph Turner as matron of honor and Howard Wineman as best man. Also noted are two marriage licenses granted to local residents and a series of social dances and teas in Bluemont, Hillside Lake Park, and other local venues with attendance from Warren, Clarke, and Frederick counties.

B. Clinton Ritz Ida Wasser John Wineman Johanna Hill Ralph Turner Greensburg Biege Howard Wineman Dean Kaylor Fred Boehner Cain National Avenue

Local residents return home improved after hospital visits

Mr. Harry H. Woodward returns home from Memorial Hospital much improved on North Loudoun street. Mrs. E. Douglas Davis comes home after weeks in Charlestown and Sharpsburg. Misses Charlotte and Elizabeth Jones depart for Massanetta Springs for the summer. Miss Harriet Shaldon Baer arrives as house guest of Mr. E. D. Davis on West Clifford street. Mr. Harry Neville leaves for a summer camp in New Hampshire. Mrs. W. S. Clarke and son Billy return from Cross Junction. Miss Louise Price visits Mrs. Eugene Anderson near Whit Hall. Mrs. Maria Bageant returns to Martinsburg after a week with Mrs. Walter Gano on Fairmont avenue. Mrs. Muriel Hannan plans annual vacation with Emmett Store. Miss Gladys Carver to return to Washington after visiting here. Miss Ella Davis of Martinsburg is guest of Miss Louise Redfill. Mrs. Robert Snapp, post major surgery, improving at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Miss Edith Cornwell hosts luncheon for Miss Elizabeth Smith ahead of her marriage to S. Marvin Griffin of Bainbridge, Ga. Miss Willie Lee confined with measles, slightly improved. Mrs. J. H. Bott recovers well from minor operation at Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Baird to host a Sunday musicale near Marshall. Mr. J. B. Brazier returns to Charles Town after Halifax visit with Nathan L. Stedman Jr.

Republic Steel Denies Merger Report with Corrigan-McKinney

William G. Mather of Republic Steel denied reports that a merger with the Corrigan McKinney Steel Corporation was in progress. A caller posed as Mather’s secretary to newspapers, but the executive rejected any negotiations or consolidation plans.

Associated Press Cleveland William G. Mather Republic Steel Corporation Corrigan-McKinney Steel Corporation Mather Newspapers Today Republic Corrigan- McKinney

Mrs. Maggie March Funeral Arranged for Tomorrow

The funeral for Mrs. Maggie March of 621 South Loudoun Street will be held at 4 PM tomorrow at Market Street M E Church. The service will be led by former pastor Norris A Lineweaver of Alexandria with current pastor Rev W M Brashears assisting. Interment follows at Mount Hebron Cemetery.

Maggie March Gera March South Loudoun Street Market Street M. E Norris A. Lineweaver Alexandria W. M. Brashears Mount Hebron Cemetery

American Pros Lead British Rivals in Ryder Cup Singles

At Columbus on June 27 the American pros led by Captain Walter Hagen posted a 3 to 1 advantage in points after four of eight Ryder Cup singles at the halfway mark of the 36 hole match. The Britons led in two, with two matches even, as Americans sought the team trophy.

Associated Press Columbus Walter Hagen

Schedule of Home Agent For Coming Week

The home demonstration agent's schedule for the coming week includes 4-H Club meetings, garden inspections, 4-H health contest, and personal service work. Miss Farrar plans office time, garden inspections in Gore, growth work and health contest, district nurse judges, and a state contest.

Farrar Gore Arthur Eve Frederick County District Nurse Association Fairview Round Hill Kernstown High View

Varied Weather Program Planned For Coming Week

Weather outlook for the week begins with mostly fair conditions in the North and Middle Atlantic States. Showers are possible in the south on Friday. Temperatures start near normal, rise to much warmer midweek, then cool slightly toward the end.

Washington Middle Atlantic

Apple Rates To Southern Points Ordered Reduced

The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered reductions this day on apple rates in carloads from Virginia West Virginia and Maryland to southern destinations including Gadsden Alabama Chattanooga Knoxville and Johnson City Tennessee. The action followed a complaint by the Southern Traffic Association on behalf of southern shippers. The commission also found peaches from Longsdorf Pennsylvania and nearby centers to Birmingham Alabama and Tennessee points and from Parrot Georgia to Asheville North Carolina were unreasonably high and ordered them reduced. Rates on other fruits and vegetables from trunk lines central territory and Massachusetts to southern destinations were deemed reasonable and the complaint dismissed.

Associate Press Washington Virginia West Virginia Maryland Interstate Commerce Commission Gadsden Ala Chattanooga Knokville Johnson City Birmingham Tennessee Parrot Asheville N C Massachusetts

Man Injured as Truck Plunges From Bridge Killing Three Horses

Robert Wallize of Baltimore was seriously injured near Charlestown Maryland when a truck crashed through a bridge and fell 30 feet onto a railroad track. Driver McKinley Dolson received minor injuries. The van carried four horses. three were killed.

Associated Press Elkton Robert Wallize Baltimore Charlestown McKinley Dolson

Stock Market Rises in Weekend Trading

In New York on June 27 shares advanced in a brisk two hour weekend session, marking a seven day upturn of unusual strength. Stocks rose one to four points with limited profit taking and closed near the session high.

Associated Press New York

Lost Certificate for Bank Shares at Commercial & Savings Bank

Certificate No. 776 for six shares of Commercial & Savings Bank stock in Winchester Virginia issued April 1 1920 to Mamie L Strother has been lost or destroyed. An application for a duplicate has been made and the public is warned not to purchase or negotiate the certificate. Mamie L Strother notice appears in a 5 12 oaw 4wks column.

Commercial & Savings Bank Winchester Mamie L. Strother

Brown Eyes Outshine Blue in Right Setting Says Optometrist

An optometrist explains eye color influence on appearance while noting that both brown and blue eyes can have appeal depending on context and lighting. The remark suggests setting plays a role in perceived impact.

Soap Specialist Will Visit The Pure Food Store

Edward G. Herman of Lever Brothers announces that Mrs. A. M. Higgins will appear at the Pure Food Store on Braddock and Boscawen streets next week to advise Winchester housewives on using Lux Rinso Lifebuoy and Lux Toilet Soap.

Edward G. Herman Lever Brothers Cambridge Mass A. M. Higgins Pure Food Braddock Boscawen Higgins Lux Rinso Lifebuoy New England

Local Market Prices and Supplies Reported in Daily Shortages

The local wholesale and retail markets show prices for flour mixed feed cracked corn and corn meal with dairy products and eggs listed. Livestock figures include hens broilers ducks hogs pigs steers calves lambs and sheep with cattle prices and hog quotes noted alongside.

Ius Arsetadein Baltimore Ieee Jean Neh Remus Sentenet

Chicago Grain Closing Prices Rally on Short Session

Prices rose in a brisk session on the Chicago Board of Trade as Liverpool gains and NYSE list strength spurred professional buying. Wheat July 57 1/2, Sep 59, Dec 63. Corn July 61, Sep 85 1/4, Dec 83. Oats July 29, Sep 29 1/4, Dec 32. Rye July 38 1/2, Sep 20 1/4, Dec 44 1/2.

Chicago Board of de Liverpool New York Stock Exchange

Druggists oppose exclusive sale of wine products in Virginia

The Virginia Pharmaceutical Association at the fiftieth annual convention in Virginia Beach urged against retailing grape concentrates and wine tonics exclusively through drug stores. They argued it risks violating prohibition laws and conflicts with professional standards. Winchester members include Mr and Mrs 8 C Brooks and their sons, plus Mr and Mrs Louis L Baker.

Virginia Pharmaceutical Association Cavalier Hotel Virginia Beach Winchester 8. C. Brooks Louis L. Baker Brooks State Board of Pharmacy C. W. Powers Roanoke G. E. Heller Bedford Walters. Nicklin Alexandria White Sulphur Springs W. Va West Virginia Pharmaceutical Association

Rockne Successor Ill of Meningitis

Harvey Hank Anderson, Notre Dame football coach, is suffering from meningitis in Rochester Minnesota. The physician said the outlook for recovery is distinctly favorable in a statement released today.

Associated Press Rochester Minn Harvey Hank) Anderson Notre Dame

County Women Take Interest In Canning Contest

Frederick County women show growing interest in the state canning contest. sponsored by the Extension Division at Blacksburg and the Dixie Canner Company in Roanoke. first prize is a steam pressure cooker, second prize a can sealer. Eligible women include Mrs. O. C. Watson and others.

Frederick County Blacksburg Dixie Canner Company Roanoke O. C. Watson Sadie Anderson Hugh Funk Lester Dailey H. P

Quote About People Always Getting The Worst Of It

A reflective line notes that those who never seek the best often end up with the worst outcomes. The sentiment emphasizes proactive searching for better conditions and choices.

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