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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1928

Page

3

Local Garden Club Aids Cathedral Grounds Beautification

Winchester and Clarke County Garden Club contributes to preserving and beautifying the Washington Cathedral close. All Hallows' Guild promotes care and beautification with illustrated displays. Garden clubs from North Shore, Mill Brook, Albemarle, Alexandria, Farmington Lodge Society support plantings. Membership dues listed. memorials and junior memberships noted. Announcement mentions guild chair Mrs. G C F Bratenahl and local connections. Also reports birth of a daughter Betty Loy to Mr and Mrs Bush in Lenoir North Carolina.

Winchester Clarke County Washingston All. Hallows’ Guild Naional Cathedral Association Orden Asell North Shore Garden Club Massachusetts Millbrook Dayton Albemarle Alexandria Club Farmington Lodge Society Clevland Garden Club All Hallows’ Guild Guild Garden Book of G. C.f.bratenahl Weodley Road Washington, D. C

Fernande Villeneuve Weds David J. Carter in Paris

Miss Fernande Denise Villeneuve daughter of Mr and Mrs J B Villeneuve married Mr David James Carter in Paris on June 23. Carter spent his boyhood in Front Royal Warren County and frequents the home of his brother Walter C Carter there. The bride is sister to Mrs Robert Carter of Richmond whose husband is a brother of the groom.

Fernande Villeneuve David J. Carter Virginia Paris France Fernande Denise Villeneuve J. B. Villeneuve David James Carter New York Carter Front Royal Warren County Walter C. Carter Robert Carter Richmond

Sumption and Miller Wed in Hagerstown Maryland

Announcement reports Miss Bessie Corinne Sumption wed to Mr. George Elwood Miller of White Post Clarke County Virginia on June 15 in Hagerstown Maryland. They plan to reside at White Post with many friends awaiting them.

Bessie Cs Sumption George Miller Bessie Corinne Sumption George Elwood Miller White Post Clarke County Hagerstown Miller

Muckerman and Bride Visit Relative After Wedding

Mr Louis I Muckerman and his bride are visiting their aunt Miss Libby McCormick at her North Washington street residence. Mrs Muckerman is daughter of Parker McCormick of St Louis. Mr Muckerman is a city native and brother to Libby and Charlotte McCormick. Entertain On Their First Wedding Anniversary. Mr and Mrs D W Line hosted at Braddock street home for son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Marshall Line who marked their first anniversary with yellow and white décor and guest favors. Miss Rutherford Girls Visit In Los Angeles. Florence Rutherford of Winchester and El Paso and Velina Rutherford of Baltimore and Miami arrived in Los Angeles to visit their sisters on North Hobart Boulevard. Florence to visit friends in Portland and Seattle before returning to El Paso. Rev Mr Earp and Family Return From South. Rev and Mrs B J Earp and family returned to the First Christian Church parsonage on West Clifford street after several weeks south visiting Columbus, Albany and Richland, Ga. The Rev Mr Earp conducted a re-

J.,p. Bush Lenoir N. C Bush J. E.ware Southwark Street Betty Loy Louis I. Muckerman Libby McCormick North Washington Street D. W.line Braddock Street Marshall Line Rutherford Los Angeles Cal Times of Florence A. Rutherford Winchester el Paso Tex Velina M. Rutheford Baltimore Sara Belle Shirkey Albert P. Shirkey Mrs. Shirkey York Richard Eddy Cearnon Eddy Fairmont Avenue Chatham Merchants and Miners Line Boston Mass J. Frank Eddy Belmont

Mrs Agnew to Stay at Gray Gables Inn This Summer

Mrs. Lloyd Agnew of Charleston South Carolina will arrive Monday from Washington to spend the rest of the summer at Gray Gables Inn on South Stewart Street. Her son Lloyd Jr attends the boys camp at Camp Chesapeake in Gloucester County Virginia. Mrs. Agnew was formerly Miss Mary Miller daughter of the late Rev. Dr. and Mrs L G M Miller and sister of Mrs. Stewart Bell of North Cameron Street.

Lloyd Agnew Charleston Washington Gray Gables ’Inn South Stewart Street Lloyd

Surprise Birthday Party at the Colonial Theatre

Last night at the Colonial Theatre a surprise party honored Jack Forney on his nineteenth birthday. Manager Frank Boucher hosted a large group of out-of-town friends, and after the final picture the Colonial Serenaders directed by Russell provided music as dancing followed on the stage.

Colonial Theatre Jack Forney Frank Boucher Forney Colonial Russell

Bailey Party Hosts Orchestra at South Cameron Street

Mr and Mrs W A Bailey entertained at their South Cameron home last Friday for an orchestra directed by Mrs Austin Sloat. Helen Bailey played two violin numbers with Isabelle Bailey at the piano and Mary Anna Albin offered a piano solo. Afterward guests enjoyed refreshments with attendees including Mrs Sloat and Mrs Rosenberger, Rosalie Nelson, Allison Hartman, Catherine ShUTES, Marie Funk, Cecil Baggerley, Mae Ritter, Hazel Bailey and others.

W. A. Bailey South Cameron Street Austin Sloat Helen Bailey Isabelle Bailey Mary Anna Albin Ray Rosenberger Mise Rosalie Nelson Allison Hartman Mary Anna Allbin Catherine Shuttes Marie Funk Cecil Baggerley Mae Ritter Hazel Bailey

Anniversary Surprise for Mr and Mrs Fred Willey

Mr and Mrs Fred Willey of Reliance celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with a surprise party at home last evening. Guests included Grant Werrick and many family friends.

Fred Willey George Dovel Clark Dovel R. R. Stickley D.N. Gruver Ollie Headley Russell Rinker H. E. Richardson Harry Grover Dorothy Kyreda Willey J. R. Beaty Ruby Beaty Mildred, Cooley Lena Yates Russell Yates Reliance E. C. Stickley Herbert Orville Willey Harry Everley Middletown Nettie Lichliter Tom Willey Dolly Davison Tobe Willey Robert Willey Howard Stickles Turner Willey Briscoe Lichliter Strasburg C. E. Cooley Washington Russell Bagley Riverton Mildred Menefee Front Royal Corinne Willey Margaret Willey John Miller James Ritter Clayton Willey

Marriage Licenses Issued for Collins Hasleys Detenler Grove

In the Corporation Court clerk’s office yesterday William D. Collins of Jessup Maryland wed Louise M. Hasleys also of Jessup. In the morning E Ross Detenler and Rachel Grove received a license. she is daughter of John O Grove of Hummelstown Pennsylvania and he the son of Harry H Detenler of Harrisburg Pennsylvania.

Corporation, Court Clerk’s William D. Collins Jessup Louise M. Hasleys Lewis Hasleys Harry L. Collins E Ross Detenler Rachel Grove John O. Grove Humme!stown, Pa Harry H. Detenler Harrisburg, Pa

Weekly Dance at Park at Quequon Lake

Weekly dance at Quequon Lake Park announced for Monday night July 2. Dancing 9 to 9 30 free with lucky-number drawings for two free dances. After 9 30, admission is 1. West Virginians led by Jack Shill supply music. Local residents and guests are noted in attendance.

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Visitors and travelers stop in Winchester notes

A flurry of social visits unfolds as residents and relatives from Baltimore Philadelphia Harrisburg Waynesboro and Winchester converge. Guests include Mr and Mrs Robert Berry and others visiting family and attending camps and church events.

Social notes from Culpeper and Winchester gatherings

Mrs. George Hudson and daughter Jean Dinges and Miss Edith Dinges of Culpeper Virginia visit F Estes Kline at Oakland Vaucluse. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Noerr formerly Miss Mary Lees Hardy sail from Baltimore on the Chatham toward Boston. Minnie Kirby of Upperville visits Viola Kirby near White Post and travels to Washington with friends. Mrs. Mabel Horn hosts dinner with C B Johnson of Oklahoma and Mrs. John W Capper of Jacksonville on North Avenue.

L. Deleplane Deleplane George R. Green White Post Edward Butler Millwood P. E. Lineburg Stephens City Fred Gochenour Upperville George Hudson Jean Dinges Edith Dinges Culpeper Edward Gilkeson, Jr Moorefield W. Va F. Estes Kline Oakland Vaucluse Robert Noerr Mary Lees Hardy W. G. Hardy Baltimore Chatham Merchants and Miners Line Boston Mass Minnie Kirby Miss Viola Kirby Blandy Experimental Farm Washington Mabel Horn North Avenue C. B. Johnson Oklahoma John W. Capper Jacksonville Fla Winchester

Richmond Police Chase Negro in Shooting at Home

Richmond police pursue Sylvester Medley, 19, identified suspect, after a shotgun attack at the Grimmell residence that left Mrs. Nellie Haskins fatally wounded, son Samuel Grimmell wounded, and 18 year old Evelyn Haskins injured. Medley fled on a horse toward the woods as bloodhounds and officers chase him.

Associated Press Richmond Samuel L. Grimmell Henry G. Grimmell Nellie L. Haskins Grimmell Henrico County Sylvester Medley Grimmell Place

Smith Urges Southern Democrats to Organize for Election

Houston action calls on dry Southern Democrats to gather in Asheville July 11 to 18 to organize for Democratic candidates and oppose the wet Tammany faction. Arthur J. Barton and Bishop James Cannon Jr. say the party must enforce Prohibition and unite behind Gov. Alfred E. Smith.

Houston Asheville N. J Smith Arthur J. Barton Atlanta Board of the Temperance of the Baptist Convention James Cannon, Jr Richmond Methodist Episcopal Church South Actice Tammany Hai Alfred F Smith

Crippled children aided by university program in Winchester

Dr. Alan Voshell of the University of Virginia spoke at a Rotary Kiwanis joint meeting on progress aiding crippled children in Winchester area. He noted over 200 cases found, about 40 helped or cured, with hospital treatment and ongoing support from Charlottesville women.

Alan Voshell University of Virginia Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs George Washington Hotel Voshell Winchester University Hospital Charlottesville Civic Clubs Josephine Arthur Evelyn Dean H.&. Duffey Rotary Club Tokes’ Inn

Fairmont Man Fatally Injured in Maryland Crash

Samuel S. Kelly aged 35 of Fairmont West Virginia died after a head on collision on the National highway at Grantsville Maryland. His wife two children and sister in law were riding with him. Mrs Mann and Mrs Everett Kelly were treated for injuries while Kelly died an hour later.

Associated Press Cumberland Samuel S. Kelly Fairmont W. Va Grantsville Kelly Everett Kelly James S. Mann Philadelphia West Frostburg

More Showers Due Next Week

Weather outlook for the week starting July 1 predicts showers in the North and Middle Atlantic States on Tuesday and Friday. Cooler conditions prevail for most of the week with moderate temperatures in the south.

The Associated Press Washington North Middle Atlantic

Wind Storm Ravages Walnut and Orchard Holdings

B West Baker reports from town about a violent windstorm last Tuesday that toppled walnut trees, elms, and fifty mature Pippin apple trees on his farm. He notes the damage as the worst he has seen in over 70 years, regardless of whether the storm was a tornado, cyclone, or zephyr.

B. West Baker

Political Figure Seeks Prohibition Reform at Convention

A convention speech by a leading candidate vows to enforce the constitution while pressing for fundamental changes in prohibition provisions. He promises to outline campaign issues in his formal acceptance and aims to lead the party to victory in November. Guy Smith congratulates Senator Robinson on the Vice Presidential nomination and praises his partner’s constructive country service.

South Robinson Gate l Arkansas Smith Albany WN. Y Alfred E. Smith Joseph T. Robinson Houston Gar Smith Convention Hi Party Guy Smith

Apply Now for Kiddies Outing to Host New York Fresh Air Children

Winchester and Frederick County residents are urged to host New York City fresh air children sent annually by the New York Herald Tribune. Five children arrive July 1 for the summer. homes listed include Mrs. Boyd R. Richards and Mrs. Robert Moore in Winchester, Mrs. B. F. White in Mount Williams, and Mrs. Ivan H. Miller in Hayfield. Applications must be in by July 14. pick a boy or girl age 5 to 12, or two children, and submit to Rev. P. R. Diehl or local committees.

Winchester Frederick County New York City New York Herald Tribune Boyd R. Richards Robert Moore B. F. White Mount Williams Ivan H. Miller Hayfield P. R. Diehl North Loudoun Street H. K. Grove L L. D. Grubb National Avenue Middletown Frieda Rinker Stephens City P. E. Lineberg Fred. Lemley Julian Steele Siler George Mauzay Leah Payne Opequon Jessie Carpenter J. D. Marker Ethel Snapp White Post Mises Georgia Amrel R. F. DU Stover Carper Kernstown William Branner New York

Prohibitionists Seek Name Change at National Convention

Des Moines June 30 A call issued for the national Prohibition party convention in Chicago July 10-11 to name a common ticket for November with drys farmers and laborers aboard. John B. Hammond of Des Moines announced the meeting. A move to rename the party and add a farmer laborer plank is developing.

Associated Press Desmoinds Iowa Prohibition Party Chicago Drys John B. Hammond Des Moines

Republican platform covers all but style and price of balls

A witty Atlanta Constitution line mocks the party platform, noting it covers everything except bobbed hair short skirts static and the price of balls. The quip highlights cultural topics and consumer concerns of the era.

Republican Platform Atlanta Constitution

Whitacre Paralyzed During Board Meeting at Whitacre

R. E. L. Whitacre prominent county resident and founder of Whitacre Telephone Company was stricken with paralysis Thursday afternoon while at a board session in Whitacre. He was taken home, has remained unconscious, and Dr. H. I. Pifer attends him with little hope for recovery.

R. E. L. Whitacre Whitacre Whitacre Telephone Company

Locals and visitors lodged at Hotel Jack last night

Mr. C. J. Stratton of Baltimore and several Hurd families from Ohio visited Berryville and stayed at Hotel Jack. Mrs. Ruth Perry returned home after visiting friends in Berryville. The group touring the valley included Mr and Mrs McClellan Hurd of Cleveland and Mr and Mrs Perry Hurd of Dayton.

F. J. Platt S of Pittsburg, Pa Hotel Jack Mrs D. D. Lawson Little Rock, Ark C. J. Stratton Baltimore McClellan Hurd Cleveland Ohio Perry Hurd Dayton C. W. Hurd

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lanett Ala First Christian Church of J. P. Bush Are Huntsberry Mrs. Bailey Eleie Carpenter Emmett Chester Kline William Wilson Westernport, Md Grace Golden A. J. Kline Robert Berry Charles Cross William Hansucker L.C. Snapp, Jr Summit Point Ada. Boughman W. C. Johnson Sam Boyles and Son Silver Springs, Md Luda Lynn John Fuller Rosalie Nelson Petersboro, N. H Sargent Edith Cornwell George M. Megargee Billy Bell Stewart Bell Island Ford Rockingham County Shenandoah Harrisonburg William R. Wilkes V. C. Kline Jean Janet Beman Harrisburg A.J. Kline Harris Addition James R. DuShane Washington State McCollinsburg Irene Headley Young Ladies First Christian Church Nancy Lee Hollar Waynesboro, Va Mildred Landis Clarence Wisecarver H. W. Wisecarver County Robert Walker Woodstock Peterboro N. H Camp Sargent Miss Cornwell Emma Gina Baker Brenthall the Potomac Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Jack Henderson Betty Henderson Mrs. Cornwell C Ridgley White Frank N. Hack Tome _ School Port Deposit Melvin Starr Frederick, Md H. G. Grimmell City Allen Voshell Rotary Kiwanis Ladies J. A. Richard Kiwanis Club Kiwanians Jordan Springs W. W. Glass Canal Winchester Maryland Adam C. Slonaker Mount Hebron Cematery Hiram Lodge of Masons Masonic Temple Prohibitionists National Party Gainesboro Offieers’ Educational and Cooper Union Lester Dately Ruth Perry Berryville Lovett Bros Leghorns Golden Rule Store N. Main Street G. Hardy Cashier Shenandoah Valley National Sas Yost John L Sloat Cashier Commercial & Savings Charles Summers Union Bank of Winchester J. W. Arthur W. F. Shryock Old Virginia
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