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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1930
Page
3
Social and Personal News column notes a schedule for the social reporter Mra teabaile to be available by telephone between 3 and 4 pm the following day for reader inquiries and notices.
The article notes difficulty: many trees are broken and destroyed but forty more will be planted under W R Leege. Bronze plaques name the fallen. Residents urged to submit deceased service members to Mrs B M Roszel for markers. Auxiliary fundraising discussed to hire help for the Veterans Bureau, with 10 cent contributions yielding $64 in compensation. A birthday dinner honored Mr Murphy with 48 guests.
During the day a stringed orchestra provided music for the event and created a calm musical atmosphere for attendees.
A county rummage sale to benefit the District Nurse Association will open at 10 30 tomorrow with a large assortment of articles including Winchester merchandise and donated wear. Mrs Clarence Hardy chairs the organizing committee as her husband recovers from a light stroke suffered while helping prepare items.
One of the season's brightest fraternal events unfolds next Monday March 10 as the Mystic Shriners of Cumberland host a ball in honor of the imperial potentate visiting the city. The program starts with a peace demonstration and mass meeting at the Maryland Theatre, then a Shrine parade, a reception at the state armory at 9 15 p m, a review of Shriners in uniform and the potentate's ball for nobility and ladies. Members of the Winchester Shrine Club are expected to attend Cumberland festivities.
Mrs Louis N Nulton wife of Admiral Nulton commander in chief of the U S battle fleet has taken an apartment for several months at the Marott Hotel Indianapolis Ind after leaving California when the fleet sailed February 15 for Guantanamo Cuba Admiral and Mrs Nulton previously occupied a suite at the Virginia Hotel in San Diego during the fleet's west coast tour Acts As Stenographer of D A R Convention
Regular Thursday Bridge Club entertained by Mrs J B Griffith at her Parkway avenue home. Mrs Rayley won first prize and Mrs second prize at two tables. Refreshments followed the games and messages note many local visitors and health updates among residents.
An Indian woman arrested for the slaying of Mrs. Henri Marchand admits being present in the Buffalo home during the beating and strangling but points to an older tribe member as the killer. Miss Lillian Jimerson, 35, says she did not know who killed Marchand. the other suspect’s name has not been released.
Dr Francis Hagner, Taft's physician, said the former chief justice was probably a little better and no worse than yesterday. He spoke with the nurse this morning and planned a later visit to Taft that day.
Edith Briscoe 19, leader of the Junior Communist League, was held on $500 bond after pleading not guilty in federal court to assaulting a park policeman during a White House demonstration yesterday and asked for a jury trial.
Helen Morgan stars in Applause at the Capitol Theatre noting Miss Organ as a standout find for Kitty Darling. The review praises the show’s vitality drama and two blues songs while predicting audience rapture and emotional impact. Also playing The Lone Star Ranger in a Fox Movietone all talking romance with George O'Brien and Sue Carol leading.
Richmond reports that locating a women's liberal arts college at Charlottesville was prohibited by law. The act extends the Halsey Liberal Arts Commission to study sites within 30 miles of the University but excludes Charlottesville. Judge Don P. Halsey chairs the nine member commission amid a majority report opposing Charlottesville.
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh was thrown and dragged 25 feet from a polo pony at Delmonte California. He escaped injury though shaken, riding a mount owned by J C Cowdin of New York during a glider test flight visit.
The parole of Dr. Frederick A. Cooke serving time at Leavenworth federal penitentiary for using the mails to defraud was approved by Attorney General Mitchell. The Justice Department said the exact effective date would come from the warden, with likely action tomorrow.
Marvin Mitchell, 14, son of Mrs Susie Mitchell of Buckton Virginia, is hospitalized at Memorial Hospital after a pistol wound in the abdomen and pneumonia. He was wounded by unknown thieves in his mother's cornfield and remains listed in critical but stabilizing condition as doctors report his condition improving slightly.
The orange lemon grape fruit kumquat lime citron tangerine and citrange are noted as the best known members of the citrus family.
Poffinberger and Mause road builders of Myersville Md have been awarded a contract by the Virginia Highway Commission to construct 43 miles of macadam road in Loudoun county between the area boundaries.
The project on the Loudoun Clarke county line at Blue Ridge Mountain top is tied to the Leesburg Berryville highway. The bid stood at 99 dollars and the work is to be completed by Rementer 1. Calvin Coolidge quote quoted.
Rev J R Collis of Inwood preaches this week and next in the bank building at Stephens City with services Sunday 11 am 2 30 and 7 30 pm. Prof J H Ruebush of Shenandoah College brings a male quartette at 11 am and 2 30 pm. No services at Double Churches due to revival. Attendance rising.
The Galilee Disciples invite all to Sunday services at 11 a m and 7 30 p m at Galilee Church on erotic road led by Pastor Rev F B Sapp. A cordial welcome offered.
Brucetown Circuit reports Sunday schedule with Sunday school at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. followed by the sacrament. Brucetown Epworth League at 7 p.m. and preaching at 7 30 p.m. Also Crums Welltown and Stephenson listings with 10 a.m. Sunday schools and Epworth Leagues in the evening.
Pleasant Valley hosts Sunday school at 10 a m and sermon at 11 a m senior Christian Endeavor at 7 p m Fairview offers 3 p m sermon Mount Prent West Virginia conducts Sunday school at 10 a m and senior Christian Endeavor at 6 45 p m revival sermon at 7 30 p m the revival continues with strong attendance and many have been converted while others seek a closer walk with God
Cedar Creek Marlboro Sunday school 10 a.m. preaching 11 a.m. Mount Hope Chapel preaching 3 p.m. Cedar Cliffs Vaucluse Sunday school 9 45 a.m. preaching 7 30 p.m.
The county Lutheran churches announce services led by Rev. Snyder Aldman with evening worship at 7 30 p m. The public is cordially invited to all services.
The Margaret Collins Denny Bible Class at Braddock Street Episcopal Church invites visitors to a Sunday morning lecture. The session will tackle questions about parables, teaching methods, heart soil, and the roles of sower and hearer, with class at 9 30 a m in the main auditorium.
The Rev Dr F T McFaden preached on How long shall ye be between two opinions at a nearly full Presbyterian meeting. He warned indecision as dangerous in business and moral life. Miss Pannock sang a solo and the singing was praised. Services continue tonight with a talk on what it means to be a Christian.
A Detroit man identified as Fred Hentrie was fatally wounded when a coast guard vessel opened fire on an armored tug carrying about 1,000 cases of liquor between Lorain and Cleveland. A second man aboard was captured as the tug fled. Coast Guard Captain J. T. Hathlowe said the vessel did not halt and attempted a clumsy turn.
The Common Council grants Standard Gas & Oil Supply Co. a permit to erect a 24 000 gallon gasoline and oil storage tank between the B and O Railroad yards and North Kent street. The tank will have a fire resisting retaining wall and must meet all erection regulations. Passed March 4 1930. Krebs Clerk.
After two warnings, Captain Hathlovc ordered the crew to fire directly. The vessel carried a one pounder end ries.
The Boy Scouts of America were officially installed at Stephens City at the Agricultural School building on Wednesday night. Eighteen local boys joined, forming two patrols under Scoutmaster J. A. McKinney Jr with Horton from Shenandoah Area as scout executive and Mr Packer as a scoutmaster.
The report asserts that within large cities the term slums does not apply to Washington, suggesting a belief that urban poverty is not organized into slum districts in the federal capital.
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