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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1927

Page

3

Marriage of Miss Marie Conard Lebanon Chur and Mr Harry Prelies Bowman

Social and Personal notes report the May 16 Ellicott City Md ceremony of Marie Conard Lebanon Chur and Harry Prelies Bowman of Baltimore. Bowman works at Bethlehem Steel Sparrows Point while Marie is Handley High and Smith deal alumna. They plan to live in Baltimore and relatives attend events across Winchester Clarke and adjacent areas.

Marie Conard Lebanon Chur Harry Prelies Bowman Baltimore Ellicott City E. Wuakhouser Lebanon Church Handley High School Winchester Smithdeal Business College Richmond Perry C.ritter D.a Alexandria Ritter Miss Ritter Tampa Fla Lord Fairfax Greenway Court Clarke County

Residents and visitors return from travels to local area

The report lists numerous individuals visiting or returning to towns near Welltown and Winchester. Names include Mr. Leon Harris, Capt. W. D. Cardwell, Mr. David Satterfield, Miss Laura Keffer, Miss Virginia Boyd, Mr. W. C. Jones, Dr. Charles R. Anderson, Attorney Herbert H. Larrick, Mr. Frank Painter, Mr. Charles J. Affleck, and the Denny family, with departures to Norfolk, Richmond, Frostburg, Miami, Cuba, and other destinations.

W. D. Cardwell Richmond Fromer House of Delegates David Satterfield Commonwealth Attorney Boyd R. Richards Charles R. Anderson Herbert H. Larrick Florida Miami Cuba

Bear Operators Unsettle Market As Shares Decline

The Associated Press reports a renewed bear raid on amusement shares and a higher call loan renewal rate from 4 to 5 percent. Early gains faded and many issues fell 1 to 5 points while nearly a score of specialties hit new lows. total daily volume was about 1,400,600 shares.

Associated Press New York

Navy Favored To Win Varsity Four Mile Regatta

In Poughkeepsie on the Hudson the inter collegiate championship regatta peaks tomorrow with Navy California and Cornell as top contenders. Navy is a strong favorite to win the varsity four mile race despite recent losses of regulars that may upset its machine.

Associated Press Poughkeepsie N. Y Hudson Navy California Cornell Navy Academy

Nine Miners Injured by Blast at Hamilton Slope Mine

Nine miners were injured in an explosion at the Hamilton Slope mine of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company in Birmingham Alabama. Reports say several were seriously burned and hospitalized.

Associated Press Birmingham Ala Hamilton Slope Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company

Wedding Couple In Motor Car Accident Near Frederick

Mr and Mrs Harmon Baker were in a car near Frederick Maryland when the vehicle overturned injuring them slightly. Mrs Baker is the former Miss Hilda Jackson and the couple wed here last week. He is connected with the local community.

Frederick Harmon Baker

Prices of Corn Wheat in Virginia Tie to 1736 Records

A. G. Peterson of the Virginia and United States Departments of Agriculture reports very old Burwell estate records from Clarke county as the earliest Virginia price data. Corn 1736: 9 shillings per barrel of five bushels, 43 cents per bushel. Wheat 7 shillings per barrel of two bushels, 84 cents per bushel. Prices quoted in English money until about 1800.

Virginia A. G. Peterson United States Departments of Agriculture Burwell Millwood Clarke County Peterson

Four Youth Rob Bank In Kansas

Four youths robbed the Kinsley National Bank in Kansas once this afternoon and abducted cashier R. W. Owings. They escaped in a car with about 11 000 to 12 000 dollars. Owings was later returned to town after being taken two miles into the countryside to walk back. none of the robbers wore masks.

Kinsley Kan Kinsley National Bank R. W. Owings

Vanderbilt Heiress Grace Van derbilt Weds Henry Davis

Grace Van derbilt daughter of Gen Cornelius Vanderbilt married Henry Gassaway Davis a mining engineer in the chapel of the marriage license bureau at the municipal building New York on June 28.

Associated Press New York Grace Vanderbilt Gen Cornelius Vanderbilt Grace Wilson Vanderbilt Henry Gassaway Davis

Record for Longevity in Northern Virginia

The Star reports a longevity record from Frederick county Virginia. Harriet Marpole born July 29 1836 aged 91 Daniel Miller born May 9 1838 aged 89 Mary V Marpole born August 3 1839 aged 88. The three are descendants of John and Elizabeth Miller of Hampshire County and are respected Burnt Church communicants.

the Star Frederick County Harriet Marpole Daniel Miller Mary V. Marpole John Elizabeth Miller Hampshire Virginia West Virginia Thomas Joshua Marple Swisher Frederick Daniel F. Miller Holliday

Revival services begin at Paxton Chapel

A series of revival services opened last evening at Paxton Chapel on the Cedar Creek grade led by Rev. J. C. Hooks pastor. Evangelist Rev. W. O. Luttrell of Peterstown West Virginia conducts the preaching. The meeting will continue about two weeks.

Paxton Chapel Cedar Creek J. C. Hooks W. O. Luttrell Peterstown W. Va

Aged Hiker Reaches Chicago on Cross-country Trek

Mrs. Fanny Streaton, 81, is en route from Blacksburg Virginia to Apple Gate Oregon to visit grandchildren. She left home two weeks ago with her corn cob pipe, walking toward the Pacific coast through Chicago.

The Associated Press Chicago Fanny Streaton Applegate Ore Blacksburg

Last of a Southern Confederate Veteran Dies in Baltimore

Captain Bartlett Shipp Johnston 82 died Sunday night at his daughter Mrs Edward Guest Gibson’s home in Riderwood Baltimore County after two days illness. A Confederate Navy veteran and Baltimore resident since after the war he left a notable lineage including Gen. Robert D. Johnston and Gov. Joseph Johnston. He left two daughters and a son.

Bartlett Shipp Johnston Edward Guest Gibson Riderwood Baltimore County Baltimore Randolph Barton Richard N. Venable James R. Wheeler Johnston Ewart Johnston Clay Hill Clarke County Gibson Pyptennen County Robert D. Johnston North Carolina Captain Johnston Gibson Brooks Dewitt Casler Bartlett Johnston Charlotte N. C William Johnston America Scotland Annanale Confederacy Robert E. Lee White Post Mount Hebron Winchester Joseph Johnston Alabama United States Bartlett S. Johnston & Co Society of Cincinnati the Sons of the American Revolution Confederate Veterans Association University Club Brown Memorial Presbyterian Church

Goodyear Wins Navy Prize for Immense Airship Design

Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co of Akron Ohio wins first prize of 50000 dollars in the navy design competition for a 6500000 cubic foot airship. A second prize of 5000 dollars is approved for W Waters Pagan of Baltimore. Construction contracts must go to American concerns and Goodyear is favored to land the contract.

Associated P Washington Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company Akron Ohio Navy Los Angeles W. Waters Pagan Baltimore Goodyear Company

American delegates pledge not to reopen Washington pact

Geneva June 28 American sources report that delegates at the tri partite naval conference will stick to their decision not to reopen the Washington treaty at Geneva. They warn Japan may oppose any move to revisit the accord, seeing it as dangerous and unnecessary to undermine America's Pacific position.

Associated Press Geneva Japan Great Britain Washington

Army Flyers Making Good Time in the Flight

Commander Richard Byrd praised pilots Lieutenant Lester Maitland and Albert Hegenberger and civilian Ernest Smith as they prepare to cross the Atlantic toward Hawaii. Byrd said the feat is among the most difficult in trans oceanic aviation and that the flyers should reach the target island with precise navigation. The launch from Roosevelt Field sent the Fokker into a dust cloud as escort planes held formation and monitored progress toward San Francisco Bay.

Trick Goa Maitland Hegenberger Ernest Smith Smith Fokker Lester J. Maitland Albert E. Hegenberger Byrd Hawaii Islands Honolulu

Peaches Falls to 144 in Separation Trials

In New York on June 28 the sensational case notes that Peaches scaled 144 pounds after separation trials, down from a peak of 163. Reported items include visible embarrassment and a new diamond wristwatch given as a birthday present. The Associated Press provides the coverage.

Associated Press New York

Chamberlin and Levine Visit in Switzerland

Warsaw reports American trans-Atlantic aviators Clarence Chamberlin and Charles A. Levine left for Zurich after aEuropean tour. They were guests of honor at a Polish Chamber of Commerce banquet and met President Mascicki before departure.

Warsaw Poland Clarence Db. Chamberlin Charles A. Levine Europe Zurich Switzerland Polish Chamber of Commerce Mascicki

John Drew's Condition Deteriorates After Relapse

In San Francisco on June 28 John Drew the dean of American actors suffered a relapse of arthritis and is now extremely weak. The actor had previously been attacked in Portland during the illness. His condition was described as extremely weak.

Associated Press San Francisco Cal John Drew Portland Qve

Widow Kills Self And Children In Escape From Asylum

New York report notes widow Mary Preeman and her five children aged 2 to 10 were found dead after she released gas in her White Stone Long Island home to avoid placing them in an orphan asylum. Neighbors alerted police when they smelled gas. A separate Cuba story says a savings bank for students and staff was created by Cuba's Public Instruction Department with deposits kept up to ten years except in extreme cases.

Associated Press New York Mary Preeman White Stone Long Island Havana Department of Public Instruction of Cuba

New Discovery Freckle Cream Promises Quick Results

A new inexpensive cream named Flyte claims to remove freckles in four days without staining. Available at Baker's Drug Store and other druggists with a money back guarantee if it fails. Users expect improved skin tone and youthful clarity after treatment. Also advertised Groves Tasteless Cold Tonic for 60 cents.

Baker’s Drug Store

Also Mentioned on This Page

Marie Funkhouser Harry Bowman Major and Mrs. House Major Mrs. C. Porter House Claviston Washington, D. C Major House C. C. House Ste Lewis F. Cooper Fairmont Avenue Moorefield Mrs. House First Christian Church Opequon Lake Ruth Beall Kerns Capon Bridge Dwight Randolph Yates Winifred and Gertrude Ward Kerns Markwood Jessie Ikwood Braddoick ‘Street’ Methodist Church South Ruby Shiley Doris Shade Elizabeth Forney Frances Shade Evelyn Allen William J. Leonard Atlantic Highlands N. J Gladys E. Leonard University of South Dakota Elmer V. Hodges New Jersey Ollie Vance Catskill Mountains Messrs. L. C. Hollis George W. Good Beverley JV. Wright Ralph R. Rosenberger Waynesboro, Va Gray-Taylor Bernardine Knee Cecil Lupton Walter Knee Staunton Jack Brandon Gainesville, Fla Taylor Ahn Irvin White Max Fine Company Philadelphia Joseph Eb.campbel Brookline Mass Harry Hardesty S. M. Kitzmiller Geiser Manufacturing Company Waynesboro Vance Largent Western Electric Company Pittsburgh Messrs. Largent Leo Cather E. W. Cather West Point Military Academy Alexander Barrie Louisa Barrie George Barrie Mazie Potter Virginia Beach Richard E. Griffith Wilton Hope Harry Baker Shirley Carter Squirrel Lodge Wallace Wright Asheville, N. C George Washington Hotel Lillian Smith Dewey Seal Steve Yeatras Mr. Yeatrass Crystal J. A. Massie Joseph Massie Wilton Hope, Jr Chesapeake Marrie Massie Newport News Hampton Hope George Snyder May Oil Burner Corporation of Bryan Conrad George Smith H. D. ‘Tuller R. H. Feltwell Nick Johnson Hamilton John Semples Vincent Erb C. A. McCormick Uniontown C. L. Hirth Clarksburg Pittsburgh, Pa Harry A. Schmidt Culver Lake Handley Library Ida Keller Herbert Henry John Stuart Charlottesville, Va Sarah Belle Shirkey Albert P. Shirkey William Ramsey York, Pa Melville Shirkey Arthur Athey Riverton, Va Richards Capt. Richards Joseph Roe A. Lauck Leona Lauck G. M.hansbrough Margaret Hansbrough Harrisonburg, Va S. M. Miller Wilmer Shryock Jean Shryock K. H. Purdy Roanoke, Va Hotel Jack Huntsberry Leon Harris Mrs. Harris C. P. Kremer South Kent Street Norfolk Charles A. Walker Wiston Mable Laura Keffer J. W. Keffer Strasburg Memorial Hospital Virginia Boyd W.C. Jones Frostburg, Md Jack Frank Painter Alva Richards Charles J. Affleck Louisville Mr. Affleck John W. Affleck Peyton Street Victor L. Denny, Jr Woodbury, N. J Mrs Victor L. Denny West Cork Street Air Trust Charles V. Bob Burwell Estate Kansas Henry G. Davis A Vanderbilt P. H. Gold Paxton Capt Bartlett S. Johnston Goodyear Uns Washington Pact Davidruff Sample Shoe Store L. J. Maitland A, Nl Hegenberg Oakland Municipal Chamberlin and Levine Slade Ty Talwart
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