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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1929

Page

3

Social and Personal Girls Plan Easter Dance and Tea

The Girls' Athletic Association held its monthly meeting at the club room planning the Easter week Easter dance at the George Washington Hotel and a tea on March 21. Dorothy McCann reported on the club show That's That and Irene Headley won a gold piece for selling the most tickets.

Girls’ Athletic Association George Washington Hotel Dorothy McCann Irene Headley Nan Keating Eva Shuttee Eva Sprint Lucy Crim

Vredenburgh Arrives to Recover from Injury in Wiester

Mr Peter Vredenburgh Jr who recently suffered a serious leg fracture in a winter sports accident near Sewickley Pennsylvania arrived in Wiester and stays with grandparents at Gray Gables Inn on Washington Street. He plans a two to three week recovery and is currently on crutches. The Shenandoah Valley Academy alumnus tutors at Sewickley and once served as organist for Christ Episcopal Church, showcasing his growing musical talent.

Vredenburgh Peter Vredenburgh, Jr Sewickley Wiester Ker Gray Gables Inn Washington Street Vred- Wrourch Shenandoah Valley Academy Christ Episcopal Church

St Patrick's silver tea at Winchester Memorial Hospital

Public invited to a 4 to 6 pm tea at North Braddock street home of Dr. and Mrs. McGuire. Hosted by Winchester Memorial Hospital Woman's Auxiliary to raise funds for patient supplies with songs by Mrs. Reynolds and Mr. Stephenson and piano by Mrs. Russell.

St. Patrick’s Hunter H. McGuire North Braddock Street Woman’s Auxiliary Winchester Memorial Hospital Frank M. Reynolds Pat Stephenson Harry K. Russell

Out-of-Town Couple Married On Berryville Pike

Mr John C Wilson of Cumberland Maryland and Miss Goldie W Corbin of Romney West Virginia wed at 7 o clock last evening in an outdoor ceremony along Berryville pike just beyond the city limits. The Rev Cartney H Ander son of the Pentecostal Church officiated.

Berryville Pike John C. Wilson Cumberland Goldie W. Corbin Romney W. Va Cartney H. Anderon Pentecostal Church George Corbin Wilson George Wilson al- Tens Mills

Colonel Roszel Struck By Laryngitis In Quiet Setback

Col. B. M. Roszel headmaster of Shenandoah Valley Academy and active in the Officers' Reserved Corps third corps area has been confined to his room for a week with laryngitis. He recently returned from Baltimore where he worked on national defense duty with headquarters of the third corps area and his condition is said to be improving.

Roszel B. M. Roszel Shenandoah Valley Academy Third Corps Baltimore

D A R Meeting Moved to Handley Library March 27

The For Loudoun Chapter will hold its regular March meeting on Wednesday March 27 at the Handley Library lecture hall. Col. B M Roszel headmaster of Shenandoah Valley Academy will address members and guests on a national defense topic at 4 o clock.

Loudoun Louis L. Baker Handley Library B. M. Roszel Shenandoah Valley Academy Roszel

Young County Couple Issued Marriage License

A marriage license was issued at the county clerk's office to Grover Teets and Lucille Buncutter of Frederick County. The groom is a young farmer, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Teets, while the bride is the daughter of the late Mr. James Buncutter.

Grover Teets Lucille Buncutter Frederick County William Teets James Buncutter

Miss Dodson Weds Paul Hines in Martinsburg Wedding

Miss Haley Dodson of Winchester formerly Sperryville in Rappahannock county marries Paul Hines of Keyser West Virginia. The March 7 ceremony at Martinsburg United Brethren Church was conducted by Rev. W A Wilt. The groom drives the Winchester Keyser bus.

Miss Dodson Hines Winchester Haley Dodson Sperryville Rappahannock County Paul Hines Keyser West Va Martinsburg W. A. Wilt United Brethren Church

Harmer Recovering From Ptomaine Poisoning

Mr. Stanley E. Harmer, a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad train conductor in the Shenandoah Valley, has been ill at home on West Cork street for two weeks. Today he is reported improved but not able to return to duty as his ptomaine poisoning illness was once serious.

Harmer Stanley E. Harmer Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Shenandoah Valley West Cork Street Anse] Solenberger Shawnee Building and Loan Association Front Royal Road

Social Club Serves St Patrick Day Supper For Parsonage Fund

Mar ket Street Methodist Episcopal Church social club hosted a St Patrick day supper in the church parlors from 5 to 8 pm raising support for the parsonage fund. More than 200 attendees enjoyed the menu and club members assisted with arrangements. People mentioned include Mrs Sadie Anderson and sons Paul and Kenneth returning to Gainesboro after visiting Mrs R Holland. Mrs T O Warren improving after a Memorial Hospital stay. Mr and Mrs Harry N Leavers heading to Harrisonburg Virginia. Mr and Mrs Clarence F Lea and Miss M Upp visiting from Midland Oklahoma at the George Washington Hotel. Mrs Frederick M Small visiting from York Pennsylvania with Mr and Mrs Fred L Glaize on East Piccadilly Street. Mr Smith from the General Electric Supply Company Baltimore was here on business.

Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church

Colonel Conrad Improving After Serious Illness

Col Bryan Conrad, longtime resident on South Stew art street, has shown marked improvement after a severe illness with erysipelas. He is reported to be much better and may return to his office on Reuss avenue within a day or two.

Bryan Conrad South Stewart Street Reuss Avenue

Birthday Surprise for Mrs Miller of Nain

Mrs. Maggie Miller of Nain enjoyed a surprise birthday party last Monday evening hosted by relatives and friends. A bountiful dinner followed the surprise, with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mowery and son Luther of Opequon, Mrs. David Ambrose of Strasburg, Mrs. Marvin Larrick of Winchester, and Mr. and Mrs. Perry Miller with daughters Jean and Mary of Winchester.

Miller Maggie Miller Nain Fred. Mowery Luther Opequon David Ambrose Strasburg Marvin Larrick Winchester Perry Miller Jean and Mary

Warren Rice Taken Ill With Pneumonia In Winchester

Winchester lawyer and commissioner of accounts of the Corporation Court, Warren Rice, is ill with pneumonia at his North Braddock Street home. Illness began as influenza Monday night and is described as serious but not necessarily grave. Other local residents are noted for illnesses, travel, or residence changes, with several names and locations across the area.

Warren Rice Winchester Corporation Court North Braddock Street Rice

Visitors and residents share time in town

Mrs. C V Davis returned to Washington today after visiting Mrs. J E Adams at White Hall. Misses Katherine and Virginia Hawkins of Brunswick Md spent last night with Mr and Mrs Harry Deavers. The Hawkins attended The Singing Fool presentation. Rev Father John J Massey of Hopewell Va left for Washington after a week with relatives. Mrs Minnie Bowen returned to Laurel Md after a short visit nearby. The Rev and Mrs Walter C Hook and children returned to Holland Va after visiting Mrs Hook's mother at 1002 Amherst Street.

Harry N. Leavers Harrisonburg C. V. Davis Washington J. E. Adams White Hall Katherine Virginia Hawkins Brunswick, Md Harry Deavers Hawkins Singing Fool John J. Massey Hopewell Minnie Bowen Laurel Walter C. Hook Holland, Va R. C. Hook Amherst Street

Anti-Smith Democrats Call June Virginia Convention

A Virginia Anti-Smith Democrats committee issued a call for a convention to be held June 18 with representation based on one delegate per 500 votes in the 1928 presidential election. Delegates from all precinct units are invited. the place will be set by a sub-committee.

Richmond Virginia Lynchburg Frank Lyons McLean

British Desire No Competition In Cruiser Work

London March 14 The first lord of the admiralty W C Bridge man outlines naval estimates seeking three new cruisers next year. He says Britain does not seek to compete with the United States and has done more than any nation in disarmament. Before the war Britain had 114 cruisers and now 52. Since the armistice Britain scrapped over 2 16 million tons of armed ships and cancelled 314 000 tons of orders.

Associated Press London W. C. Bridgeman House of Commons Britain United States

Decree Referral In Frederick County Virginia Case

Extract of a 1920 decree in International Shocompany vs E A Gordon refers the case to a Master Commissioner in Chancery to report realty, liens, taxes, and other pertinent matters. Notice sets April 6 1929 in Winchester Virginia for parties to attend. adjournments possible until completion. Attorneys Ward Lartick Cather Steck.

Circuit Court Frederick County Virginia International Shocompany E. A. Gordon Als BE. A. Gordon Commissioner’s Office Winchester Rouss Avenue Warren Rice Ward & Lartick T. Russell Cather John M. Steck

Two Matches Planned In Winchester Duckpin League

Two matches will be played tonight at Kern's alleys in the Winchester Duckpin Association with teams from the Virginia Woolen Company facing Arthur G. Jones Woolen Mills and the Rotarians meeting the Country Gentlemen at 8 o'clock. The schedule continues with dates through April including multiple matchups among Ellis Northern Virginia Kiwanis Winchester Laundry Rotary Jones Woolen Country Gentlemen Elks.

Winchester Duckpin Association Kern’s Alleys Virginia Woolen Company Arthur G. Jones Woolen Mills Corporation Woolen Mills Ellis Northern Kiwanis Winchester Laundry Rotary Jones Woolen Country Gentlemen Kiaren Rotary Winchester Laun Northern Va Elks

Hoover Plans Thorough Study of Law Enforcement

President Hoover weighs a federal law enforcement and court procedure study with Yale Law School figures Dean Hutchins and Prof. Clarke briefing the White House. The plan emphasizes expert, open minded work and excludes leaders from pro and anti prohibition camps. Senators Brookhart and Nye discussed farm relief, with Hyde and the agricultural issue also on Hoover’s agenda.

Washington Hoover Robert M. Hutchins Charles E. Clarke Yale Law School White House Bingham Connecticut Brookhart Iowa Nye North Dakota Hyde Department of Agriculture Law Enforcement Commission Ir. Hoover Commission

Advance Guard of Calles Army Reaches Durango

An advance guard of Calles' army reached Durango as the article notes continued from page one. A group connected to either the Mexican government or the Mexican consulate in El Paso, Texas, was detained by customs officials.

Calles Durango el Paso Texas

Owensboro High Claims Four Generations of Teachers

Owensboro Kentucky high school asserts a unique record as the nation's only school with four generations of teachers in direct pedagogical succession. Foreign language teacher Miss Della M. Thomas, 26 years on the staff, taught Ida Schaefer and Rena Calhoun, now English instructors. Calhoun taught Sam Morton, now assistant principal, when he was a student.

Associated Press Owensboro, Ky Owensboro High School Della M. Thomas Ida Schaefer Rena Calhoun Miss Calhoun Sam Morton Calhoun Morton

Flood waters threaten southern Alabama towns

A rural Alabama flood leaves 4000 residents of Fuba cut off as water rises. Gov. Bib Graves orders two National Guard companies with motor boats to aid rescues. Montgomery contingents move to reach Elba as Enterprise volunteers race to help stranded residents, reporting contact only before the line failed.

Fuba Montgomery Bib Graves National Guard Elba Enterprise

Baltimore salesman leaves for Harrisonburg on business

Mr. G. F. White of Baltimore, a traveling salesman for his firm, departed this evening on business to Harrisonburg, Virginia.

G. F. White Baltimore Harrisonburg

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Christian Endeavors Society of the Kenneth Cather Lawrence Sutler Stover Walters Lawrence Fries Grace Fries Intermediate Society of the Christian Endeavor Ray Hicks Eastern Star Treadwell Order of the Eastern Star Berryville Masonic Temple George Levi Dakeman Sadie Anderson Paul Kenneth Gainesboro Russell Holland T. O. Warren Memorial Hospital Clarence F. Lea M. Upp Midland, Okla Frederick M. Small York, Pa Fred L. Glaize East Piccadilly Street Mr. Smith General Electric Supply Company Deauville Sandals Deauville Huntsberry’s Conrad C. 4. Smith West James Street James R. DuShane Ross Fleming Philadelphia George Reynolds Green Thompson Sowers White Post C. J. Borum Ernest Meade John J. Wicker First Baptist Church George Allison The Ford Motor Company Martha Sanford Mrs. Patton Fairmount Avenue Leslie D. Kline Frances Kline Luther Pannett Mabel Mary Kline Claude Kline A. R. Good Shiloh M. H. Rosenberger Ernest Michael Ethel Holoway Woodmen of the World Birmingham Ala W. Nelson Page Governor’s Mansion Page Harry F. Byrd Ovid Petrescu University of Virginia Mrs. Petrescu Meesie J. A J. R. Blackwood L. B. Chapman Bobby Chapman Detroit, Mich Messrs George B. Jennings W. A. Jordan, Jr Mary Sullivan Virginia Loan and Thrift Corporation Mr. Montie Green Mrs. Melvin Green South Washington Street Mesers Seddon Nelson Robert B. Nelson, Jr Episcopal High School Alexandria Robert B. Nelson West Boscawen Street R. H. Rait Potomac Edison Company Hagerstown, Md Mr.c. T. Owen Staunton, Va Bicker’s Motor Company Our Lucette Mitzi David Miller Alabama Paris New York Sample Shoe Store North Main Street Lawe Glaize & Bro PHONE
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