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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1929

Page

3

Lucrezia and Rimini Topic At Century Club Meeting

Mrs Durell spoke on Lucrezia Borgia and the town of Ferrara, outlining her life from childhood to marriage and portraying critics of her character. Mrs Hyde discussed Rimini and the Malatesta family, Paola and Francesco legends, and noted Sigismondo’s cathedral works. Miss Walton returned to Woodstock after four months visiting Sigma Sigma Sigma chapters. Christian Endeavorers plan a union meeting at First Brethren Church on Berryville Avenue Sunday at 2 PM to elect a banner and discuss Easter plans.

Lucrezia Borgia Farara Edward H. Durell Century Club Carrie Hunter Durell Rimini Romano Lewis H. Hyde Malatestas Augustus Malatesta Paola Francesco Giovanni Il Bello D’anuuzio Duse Hyde Massey Stephen Philips Italy Sigismondo Mabel Walton Woodstock Sigma Sigma Sigma United States Christian Endeavorers Christian Endeavor Societies First Brethren Church Berryville Avenue

Mrs Figgins Treated After Illness in Washington Visit

Mrs Dora Figgins of Washington was brought to Winchester Memorial Hospital by her son Joseph Figgins for treatment. She had been summoned to Front Royal two weeks earlier by the death of her father Branson Henry and fell ill after returning.

Figgins Dora Figgins Washington Winchester Memorial Hospital Joseph Figgins Front Royal Branson Henry Front Reyal Sentinel

Martinsburg Dance Tonight With Jelly Roll Morton Orchestra

A dance is set for tonight in Crandall's Hall Martinsburg West Virginia hosted by Mr Rouark dance man ager Jelly Roll Morton and his Victor Recording Orchestra will provide music from 8 to 12 o'clock The group performed last night at the Elks Club in Hagerstown Maryland.

Martinsburg W. Va Rouark Jelly Roll Morton Victor Recording Orchestra Crandall’s Hall Elks’ Club Hagerstown

Marriage license issued in Corporation Court to Smith Graber

Serbert J. Smith and Miss Margaret Graber, both of this city, were issued a marriage license in the Corporation Court clerk’s office early this morning. Smith is son of the late John W. Smith. his stepfather is William O Parlett, with whom he is connected in the local undertaking business. Graber is daughter of Mrs. Graber and the late John B. Graber. The wedding was expected to occur in the county today. Entertains At Supper Party In Honor of Little Son Master Charles Creamer, Jr. Charles Creamer and wife hosted a supper for friends at their Boyce home in celebration of their son’s sixth birthday. many birthday remembrances were received.

Corporation Court Clerk’s Serbert J. Smith Margaret Graber John W. Smith William O Parlett Graber John B. Graber Charles Creamer Boyce Master Charles Creamer Creamer Charles

Visitors and travelers fill town as regional guests depart

Dr. Lewis M. Allen returns from a Baltimore rest and resumes medical practice. Numerous Philadelphia, Baltimore, Newark, and Virginia visitors stay at the George Washington Hotel and area homes, with many guests and locals arriving or departing for weekends and business. Mrs. Stickley remains critically ill at Vaucluse. Inauguration trip notes linked to Maryland and Washington stay.

Allen Baltimore Lewis M. Allen Florence C. Knowles Philadelphia Mabel Warner W. J. Jeandron East Orange, N. J George Washington Hotel J. F. Scrimshaw Newark N. J M. D. Botsford J. N. Benedict C. L. Carrier Sherburne N. Y

Berryville Club Talk Planned and Cannery Upbeat

Berryville events include a Woman's Club meeting on March 14 with Miss Mary Washington Gold giving a talk. The Tomato Cannery plans to reopen this year with greens handling and early crop plans for growers. Funeral services were held for Annie R Willis at the Berryville Methodist Church with interment in Green Hill Cemetery.

Berryville Woman's Club of Clarke County American Legion Rooms Mary Washington Gold Annie R. Willis T. Lonnie Willis Methodist Church Mr. Butsler Green Hill Cemetery Theodore Lake Benjamin Lake Hunter Longerbeam Mason Longerbeam R. E. Davis Green Hill Cemetery Company Richard Smith, Jr George R. Green A. B. Hummer A. Moore, Jr H. W. Baker R. J. Lewis Mary Powers Washington Estelle Powers Charles Town Lucy Pulliam East Main Street C William Wattles Wilson Hunter Sykesville Rose McDonald Hunter Grace Episcopal Church R. P. Whiting Millwood Turpin Macon Clarke County Teachers’ Association Berryville High School

Eastern Panhandle Plans for Part III Festival

Regional committees named for finance publicity school parade and historical exhibits for the Part III festival spanning Grant Pendleton and Hardy counties. Key figures include Carroll Miller Bessie Kilmer George B Goetz and Mrs Jane White with coordinating chairs across Jefferson Morgan Hampshire Hardy Mineral Grant Pendleton and Winchester areas.

Grant Pendleton Lewis H. Thompson Roy Nadenbousch Thomas W. Martin Frank Robinson Col George B. Goetz Jefferson County Henry Gorrell Morgan County S. L. Dodd Hardy County C. J. Powell Hampshire County Harry Henshaw J. O. Henson A. B. Eagle Mineral Pendleton County Charles W. Morrison HH. L. Snyder Shepherdstown R. C. Rissler Charles Town S. Buzzerd Carroll Miller Bessie D. Kilmer Berkeley I. V. Bonham E. Church Martinsburg Jane F. White Roy Grove Wm. Henshaw H. L. Alexander Pack Horse Ford J. G. Reinhart Dolly James Madison Bee Line Theodore Brown Grand Army of Republic G. F. Whitmore Geo. F. Whitmore American Legion Edgar Sites W. M. Krise L. DeWitt Gerhardt J. D. Carey Hampshire C. J Ed Martin Martha Bonner Mineral County Joseph Prettyman Grant County C. L. Strickler D. W. McFarland Winchester Scott Grant Carlin Gray Withrow Legre Joseph E. Thrasher O. M. Ramsey P. W. Leiter Minnie Thatcher E. H

Position of Government Improved

General Marcelino M. Marietta of Chihuahua City heads rebel operations in Juarez and says the border port will be run by civil authorities as before the revolution. The international bridge reopened to Americans with no extra restrictions. Telegraph, telephone and light service were restored and street car service resumed after the fighting. Reinforcements arrived as civilians returned to normal activities amid lingering skirmishes.

Marcelino M. Marietta Chihuahua City Juarez International

Rebel troops reinforce in Chihuahua as Juarez held

Rebels receive two trains of troops and cavalry. General Marietta says federal troops unlikely to seize Juarez. He notes the focus is on Juarez and predicts a push to capture Mexico City as the revolt consolidates in Chihuahua.

Juarez Marietta Chihuahua Mexico City

Local Notes From Boyce Briefs and Visits

Mrs. Clay Carr spent Saturday with her son and daughter in law Oscar Carr. Various residents and visitors appear through the week with hospital treatments, family visits, and weekend trips to Winchester Richmond Washington Pulaski with illness recoveries and parish supper plans.

Marie Byrd Land Tis of thee

A snippet poem by J. Piker Stultifex praising Marie Byrd Land. The piece humorously imagines a pristine, lawless frontier free of social trappings and modern vices, ending with a question about when they will begin exploration.

Marie Byrd Land J. Piker Stultifex Byrd Land Marie

Christ Epincopal Church Service Schedule

Rev. Robert B. Nelson rector presiding at Washington and Boscawen Streets. Sunday 9:45 morning Sunday school, 11:00 morning prayer and sermon on Interpreting Prophecy, 5:00 evening prayer and address. 9:00 Stephens City service.

Robert B. Nelson Washington and Boscawen Sts Stephens City

Use Watco Paint For Your Spring Painting

Watco Paint promotes spring painting with four hour varnishes for floors and furniture and porch and deck enamel. Prices are tight. Call and see us at 442 N. Loudoun St. from M and LOY.

WATCO M & Loy Loudoun St

Body of Late William Kern Is Laid To Rest

The body of William Kern laid to rest at Fairview cemetery after dying at the county farm. He had lived at the county home for years, survived by brothers Jack Kern of Capon Bridge and Turner Kern near Winchester. Funeral director Jones and John Brumbaugh attended the service conducted by Rev. Spindler. Also note auction of H F E Oates farm to Ellen Oates for 1050 dollars and local visits over the weekend by several residents.

Cross Roads William Kern Fairview Jones John Brumbaugh Mount Hebron Winchester Spindler Methodist Episcopal Church Capon Bridge H. F E. Oates Ellen Oates W. W. McKee Evelyn W. E. Nelson Wade Haines Jersey Mountain Romney W. Va George Peacemaker W. W. Hicks

Funeral services for Annie Willis held in Minnie Wood Chapel

A large crowd attended the funeral of Mrs. Annie Willis on Sunday at Minnie Wood Chapel, with much community sorrow and sympathy for her husband J. M. Rutherford and bereaved relatives. Other items note local visits, farm sales, and plays.

Minnie Wood J. C. Rutherford French Thompson Berryville High School Parent-Teachers’ Association Summit Point High School John Hardesty Mauer Blacks Berryville Katherine Locke Turner Locke

Market Report Summary of Local Wholesale Prices

The Star lists daily corrected wholesale quotes for local markets. Prices cover eggs, butter, mixed feed, screenings, hen and young chicken rates, flour, middlings, scratch, country butter, and cattle related values from Baltimore wholesale and regional dogged notes.

Star ANU Waderee Yoebatteriewdyao Dire Beectaee Nee Brad Cceece Baltimore Aiernie

Tribute to the late Ralph Rosenberger

A tribute letter from FE C YOST of Winchester Virginia mourns the untimely death of Ralph Rosenberger. The writer praises Rosenberger as honest, fearless, lovable and sociable, noting his business acumen and generous spirit. The piece laments his loss and bids farewell as he passes toward a higher presence.

Ralph Rosenberger

Order of reference in Watt executors case

Decree in Winchester Virginia court refers Henry Batt estate to Master Commissioner to determine real and personal property, lien priorities, legatees and devisees rights, and settle executor accounts. Notice to all interested parties to produce papers April 12 1929 at office 45 West Boscawen Street Winchester.

Enry Watt Corporation Court Winchester Virginia Henry Batt Walter G. Gano C. L. Batt West Boscawen Street Winchester Va J. W. Baker

Pictures At Theatres Highlight Jolson And Buck Jones

The Capeitol shows The Carnation Kid this week with MacLean in a dark dramatic underworld tale. Buck Jones headlines The Big Hop at Colonial, touted as his best performance and his own show. Jolson’s Singing Fool opens next week with a four day schedule and a midnight show option, plus free Jolson records for fans.

Douglas MacLean Pew Cape Itol A MacLean S Mall Buck Jones Colonial Colonial Theatre Buck Jolson Sonny Boy Rai da Lee Young Winchester Vict Rupert Hug Bar Jean Hersholt Molly

Mrs BE P Slifer Heads to Brunswick for Visit

Mrs BE P Slifer leaves for Brunswick Maryland to spend several days with friends.

BE. P. Slifer Brunewick, Md

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mra. Durell Mrs. Hyde Miss Walton Hun Issérry Jelly Rolls Martinsburg Dance Serbert Smith Miss Graber Allen Jackson Mrs. Jackson A. J. Jackson West Germain Street R. H. Benson Registered Service International Elmer VY. ‘Hisey Memorial Hospital Mr. Wilbur Riley George W. Riley South Braddock Street Sam O’neal Vaucluse Mrs Collins Dakeman Fort DuPont, del Frank Brown W. F. Arr P. M. Walker Pagebrook Garvin Bowles Norfolk, Va Louise Gray Harry Stouffer Evva Dorothy Stouffer W. E. Braithwaite Cross Junction Edward A. Stickley Archibald P. Osborne Cassie Pidgeon Wadesville L. McKim Diffenderfer South Cameron Street J. P. Diffenderfer Teresa Seabright James Seabright A. G. Carter Crow Agency, Mont Frank M. Fravel Eastern Panhandle Clay Carr Oscar Carr Joseph Lloyd Miss Hume Mount Jackson John Hawkins Robert Lee Arthur Lowe Little Katie Ryan T. P. Jolliffe W. A. Heine Marion L. F. Largent C. L. Estep J. L. Carper Alexander Jolliffe Edward Pitman Bartonville Katherine W. H. Brubaker Pulaski County C. B. Levi Lucy Levi Jerome Garver Harrisonburg Lillie Garver Ada Belle Yowell Episcopal Sunday School Emma Beeman S. Kh. Anders Bettie Grigsby Alexandria Helen Anders Elizabeth Denny Joseph Harry Bob Denny Fide Peebles Little Sop Pebles Charles Royston Peebles Petty Clay Carr, Jr J. H. Martin Willebrandt Land of No Talkies Land of Christ Market Report David Miller Editor The Fe, C. Yost March Henry Watt Lovett Bros C.L. Robinson Ice and Cold Storage Corp Homes For’ Sale Fred L. Glaize George Washington
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