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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1930
Page
3
Social and personal items prepared by reporter Mra Toabatle FP Miller will be compiled for the next day’s edition. Readers are advised to submit notices by 3:08 a.m. for inclusion.
A Saturday afternoon program featured the Handley Orchestra under Prof. W H McTiwee and the Handley Quartet led by Vernon Norton. Selections were applauded as Sylva Grim accompanied on piano, with Prof. Garland R Quarles providing a brief address on the local education system.
A banquet in Orange honored newly elected Justice George L. Browning to the Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. More than 100 attendees included local officials, bar representatives, and legislators. A District Nurse Rummage Sale is planned for March 8 to benefit the District Nurse Association with article drop-off arranged by Mrs. Clarence Hardy.
The note states goods from the country store including canned items jellies and preserves will be sold at a rummage sale.
Cumberland Maryland residents Mr and Mrs Lonzo Swimley announce the engagement of their daughter Dorothy du Shane Swimley to Mr Alton Ragan Middlekauff of New York, son of Mr and Mrs Frank R Middlekauff of Hagerstown. The wedding is planned for early summer. Dorothy is a Winchester native. her father formerly ran a drug business and is brother of Dr A C Swimley in the city.
The Adult Woman's Missionary Society of Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South will meet at 7 30 tonight at Mrs Emma Hollis 208 South Loudoun Street. Circle No 9 plans an address by Rev Norris A Lineweaver and hopes to attract many new members.
Mrs. D L Hedges of Martinsburg announces the marriage of Herndon Madeline Hedges to M Venning Jenkins of Charles Town. The ceremony took place in Baltimore on February 24 with Rev W T Waryes officiating using the ring ceremony. The bride wore a brown crepe ensemble and is returning to Fiery's Shoe Store duties. The couple postponed their wedding trip due to the sister's illness.
Robert Edward Harrison of Bloomington Indiana suffered a hip strain when stepping backward off a bus this morning. An X-ray by Dr. Harris at Memorial Hospital showed no fracture and he rests easily awaiting discharge.
Mrs A J Tavenner learned of the illness of her sister Mrs C O McKay of Washington DC who was stricken with paralysis after a motor ride with her husband and has remained unconscious since the stroke on Sunday. Mrs McKay was well known in Winchester and Frederick county and had visited the Tavenner home at Albin. Her husband is a Perens attorney of Washington.
Dr. J. A. Richard leaves Baltimore this evening aboard a Merchants and Miners steamer bound for Jacksonville and will travel by rail to Lake Hamilton Florida. He plans to return home by March 16 and to visit several southern Florida places.
The District Nurse Association will hold its regular monthly meeting in its offices near the Court House on Thursday March 6 at 3 o clock. Secretary treasurer Mrs Martin Wisecarver announced it today.
A marriage license was issued in the county clerk's office today to Virgil S. Brown 21 years old and Miss Mabel V. Newcome 29 years old. The bridegroom is a son of T. A. Brown born in Frederick county and living near Berryville Va. He is a farmer. the bride is a daughter of Mr and Mrs S G Newcome.
The Perance Union plans a Friday 3 o clock gathering with a full ad dance of members. Many residents are noted visiting hospitals and hotels, with attention to illness and travel among Harrisonburg families and local businesses.
Workmen have refurbished the interior of City Hall over the past week. Walls are cleaned and repainted as the building takes on a refreshed appearance. The statue of Reuss in the main corridor will be repositioned to honor the man in marble and reflect the city’s appreciation for his contributions.
A N Watson of Birmingham Alabama is among guests at Hotel Jack. Ian Swanson departed this scene for Washington where he will spend several days.
In Washington on March 3 a heated two hour Senate debate focused on labor legislation to establish employment systems. Democrats and La Follette urged quick committee review while Republicans pressed to pass the public buildings program and veterans bonus measures.
The twenty first anniversary of Taft’s inauguration finds the President gravely ill with serious ailments. Despite some late improvement, physicians say there is little hope for recovery as Taft battles for life in Washington.
Secretary of State Henry L. Stimson, suffering a worsening cold, will stay two or three days at his Standmore country residence. Physicians were expected to visit. Meanwhile, at St James Palace the Naval Conference regrouped, planning steps after the French return and a Friday plenary session.
New York traders saw a rally as strong buying support lifted many industrials and utilities. J. I. Case led the day with a 194% gain to 261, approaching 309 high from last year. call money renewed at 4 percent.
Rev. Paul S. Warner arrived at University Hospital in Baltimore to join his ailing father the Rev. NL S. Warner, pastor at Linthicum Heights and former Maryland Conference president. The son started his journey February 14 in Yokohama as head of the Japanese mission of the Methodist Protestant Church, guided along a map at the father’s bedside. The elder Warner, taken ill in Florida weeks ago, remained serious but recognized his son on arrival.
The teachers retirement fund bill died on the calendar after a spirited debate led by Delegate Mall the author and Delegate Dovell the appropriations chair opposing it. The measure would have teachers contribute five percent of salaries into a fund matched by the state with optional contributions for younger or less tenured teachers and compulsory otherwise.
Frederick County School Board revisits the 1930 1931 budget and outlines planned county wide improvements. A February decision extends rural school terms from seven to eight months only where patrons raise at least half the funds, with other extensions to be brought before the board.
The Robert E. Lee Memorial Foundation Fund launches a drive to restore Stratford the Lee home place on the Potomac river. John W. Nail donated the Lee portrait placed in John 8 Miller and Brother windows for display Earl J Crowser provided courtesy. A raffle offered at 25 cents a chance organized by Judy McGuire and Georgia Conrad to benefit the fund. Subscriptions of 50 cents and 1 are welcomed as well as larger gifts. Local service clubs push the appeal with Winchester and Frederick county participation anticipated. Send 50 cents 1 or larger to treasurer Miss Lily H Baker.
The Winchester Debating Society will debate at the schoolhouse in White Hall Friday night at 7:30. The topic is Resolved That the entrance of woman into our Constitutional rights is detrimental. Affirmative speakers are Arthur Luttrell Oliver Good and J K Luttrell. negative speakers are Howard Luttrell John D Luttrell and W F Luttrell. Communications to Warner W. Luttrell, chairman.
J. D. Harpine supervisor of the federal census for the first Virginia district and H. Russell Potts chief clerk at district headquarters are in Washington attending conferences and receiving instructions for school census enumerators. The district covers Frederick Shenandoah Warren Rappahannock Page Clarke Madison and Winchester city. The school for census officials is at the Bureau of the Census in the Department of Commerce.
Millwood Virginia items note guests of the Jackson and Jacobs households for a joint Golden Bridge Hunt Blue Ridge Hunt season with Congreve Jackson becoming co-master starting April first. Other social mentions include Butler's Richmond Charlottesville trip and Pixey Gardens lecture, Jones family travel to Washington Baltimore and Johns Hopkins, church services at Meade Memorial White Post and Christ Church Millwood, and residents Frances Lindsey Linsey moving to Oklahoma and Wichita oil work.
Special invitation from The Star readers to visit the Ladies Ready-to-Wear and Millinery display on the second floor featuring the season's latest dresses suits coats and millinery. The notice promises selections found only in better shops and urges readers to view the display for a pleasant experience.
A new Shenandoah Valley booklet from Registered Service announces a map of Winchester with key sites and battlefields, historic sketches, and the valley’s beauty. It highlights Fort Morgan’s Home, Jackson’s quarters, Taylor Hotel, and Morgan’s grave, aiming to boost spring tourism along Highway 40.
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