Social and Personal in Gonzaga Family and Italian Opera Interest
At the Century Club meeting on March 12 Mrs. W P Massey presented Urbino and the Gonzaga line, highlighting Elizabetta Gonzaga and Isabella d Este. She traced Urbino from Etruscan roots to Renaissance glory and noted Raphael and Duke Frederick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gonzaga
Century Club
W. P. Massey
Robert M. Glass
Urbino
Elizabetta Gonzaga
Rome
Saint Francis of Assisi
Raphael
Frederick
Elizabetta
Isabella d’Este
Papal States
Italy
Thieses
la -Scate
Opera
Milan
la Scala
Europe
America
Rossini
Donizetti
Verdi
Puccini
Leoncavallo
Mascagni
Mucci
Barber of Seville
Lucrezia Borgia
Cairo
Manon Lescaut
Leoncaval
Miss Carson Receives Mount Holyoke High Honors
Miss Susan Carson of Riverton is among six Mount Holyoke sophomores chosen to spend a junior year in France for exceptional academic work in French. She is named a Sarah Williston scholar and holds Holyoke Hi in hockey, plus leadership roles as class vice-president and dormitory chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Carson
Susan Carson
A. C. Carson
Riverton
Daniel B. Conrad
Winchester
Mount Holyoke College
France
Sarah Williston
all-Holyoke
Virginia Society Easter Ball to Be Hosted by The Society of Virginia
The Society of Virginia will entertain at an Easter ball to be given at a designated venue. The event promises a festive gathering with members and guests. Further details on date and location were not provided in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Society
The
Society of Virginia
Virginia society holds final Willard Hotel entertainment
At the Willard Hotel in Washington on Saturday evening April 6 the last society entertainment of the season was held. The society counts 800 Virginians in the DC area and is led by President Joseph T. Deal with officers Settle Thom Irving Myere Sommerville Linfoot among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Hotel
Washington
District of Columbia
Joseph T. Deal
Norfolk
Thomas Slater Settle
Alfred P. Thom
R. Page Irving
Fred P. Myere
J. W. Sommerville
Frances Carter Linfoot
Hunt Ball and Breakfast Highlight Washington Horse Show
The Washington Horse Show May 16 17 18 will feature a novelty hunt ball and breakfast. The May 17 evening ball begins at 10 80 with breakfast served at 1 am. Hunt teams from Middleburg Upperville The Plains and Warrenton in pink coats will attend with a bugler from a local team signaling the start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Middleburg
Upperville
the Plains
Warrenton
Illness Update On Mr Warren Rice Of Winchester Bar
Mr Warren Rice of the Winchester bar has been ill with pneumonia at his North Braddock Street home. Reported late this forenoon as unimproved but holding his own with a strong heart action, though restless nights noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Rice
Winchester
North Braddock Street
John Warren Rice
Washington and Lee University
Lexington, Va
Mrs
Winchester couple welcomes second daughter at Memorial Hospital
Mr. and Mrs. J. Victor Arthur announce the birth of their daughter Saturday at Memorial Hospital. This is their second child, their first being Victor Jr. Mrs. Arthur, formerly Miss Elizabeth Steck, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John M. Steck. Mr. Arthur, a prominent Winchester businessman, serves as director-general of the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Victor Arthur
Memorial Hospital
Victor, Jr
Arthur
Elizabeth Steck
John M. Steck
Winchester
Shenandoah
Prof Sine to Address the Woodbine League Meeting
Prof Sine a longtime county educator and now with Shenandoah Valley National Bank will speak at the Woodbine School and Community League meeting at 7 30 PM Friday April 5 announced by Mrs John G Hubbard president. All are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sine
Woodbine League
B. F. Sine
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Woodbine School and Comunity League
John G. Hubbard
Mary Martha Class To Meet At Centenary Reformed Church
The Mary Mary Martha Bible Class of Centenary Reformed Church will meet tomorrow evening at the home of Mrs. Fred Stryker at 400 West Cork Street. All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centenary Reformed Church
Fred. Stryker
West
Cork Street
Gift Shower for Dorothy Clarke Held in Amherst Home
Mrs. William H. Brown hosted a miscellaneous shower at her Amherst Street residence last Friday for her sister Dorothy Clarke. Engagement to J Andrew Kater of New York City announced recently, with marriage planned soon. About 35 guests attended and Clarke received many presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Clarke
William H. Brown
Amherst Street
Dorothy Clark
J. Andrew Kater
New York City
Miss Clark
Langston Engagement Planned Between Elinor Langston and Robert Day
The Rev and Mrs C A Langston of Pohick rectory Fairfax county Virginia announce the engagement of their daughter Elinor to Mr Robert F Day son of Mr and Mrs Walter F Day of Westfield New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elinor Langston
C. A. Langston
Pohick Rectory
Fairfax County
Elinor
Robert F. Day
Walter F. Day
Westfield
N. J
Miss Virginia Woodward Engaged to Marry
Mr and Mrs William Luke Woodward of Washington announce the engagement of their daughter Virginia Otey to Thomas McDonald Childress of Washington now living in Richmond Virginia. The wedding is planned for the latter part of the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Woodward
William Luke Woodward
Washington
Virginia Otey
Thomas McDonald Childress
Richmond
Frederick dairyman Eugene V. Weems Jr gravely ill in Washington
Mr Eugene V Weems Jr a Frederick county dairyman and golf expert is ill with pneumonia at his parents home in Washington both lungs affected and condition described as serious but stationary over the last day or two
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene V. Weems, Jr
Frederick County
E. V. Weems
Washington
S. P. C. A. Plans Rummage Sale In Local Effort
The local S P C A branch will hold a large rummage sale soon to aid animals. Arrangements are under way and residents are asked to donate second-hand clothing and useful articles via any Society officer for pickup or delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Ada LeMonds Weds James Hutchin in High Point
Miss Ada LeMonds daughter of Charles LeMonds of High Point North Carolina married James Hutchin of High Point on Thursday March 14 at High Point. The couple will reside there. Mr LeMonds formerly supervised Handley High School project work and the family stayed with Mrs Arthur Slonaker on Valley avenue during the city visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada LeMonds
Mr. Hutchin
Winchester
Charles LeMonds
High Point
N. C
James Hutchin
Hutchin
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
LeMonds
J. L. Crouse
Handley High School
Arthur C. Slonaker
Valley Avenue
Winchester Lawyer Con fined to Home with Carbuncle Complications
Maurice M. Lynch a noted Winchester lawyer and dean of the local bar remains confined at his South Washington Street home after a carbuncle on his neck. He passed a restless night and appeared weak but is said to possess strong vitality. another week may be needed before drainage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice M. Lynch
Winchester
South Washington Street
Local Residents Visit Guests and Return Home
Mrs W E Miller and her daughter Thelma of Baltimore visited here as guests of Mr and Mrs K L Owings. Others spent weekends with friends and relatives including visits to Harrisonburg New Market Va and Hagerstown Md with travel from Washington University of Virginia and local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryant Duncan
Riverton
Charles Cross
Rait
Potomac Edison Company
Hagerstown
Beverley Rice
Washington
Mrs
L. E. Rice
Madeline Anderson
Sadie Finkelstein
Garnet Hamrick
Harriet Pearson
Margaret Beck
Sarah Tanquary
State Teachers’ College
Harrisonburg
Addie Hanbery
Newport News
Virginia
No. 1
David Rhinehart
Wormelysburg, Pa
C. A. Anderson
W. E. Miller
Thelma Miller
Baltimore
K. L. Owings
Alexander Hamilton
Gon
Bessie Hamilton
Koogle
Harry Beck
Lee Fisher
Old Lock System At Maryland Prison Scrutinized After Escape
Maryland penitentiary faces modernization after Jack Hart’s escape highlighted aging locks and guard-checked lever systems. Warden Brady estimated 100000 dollars needed to replace all locks and possibly install new doors. Officials debated Hart's rope-cut claim as illogical, noting alternate escape paths would have affected Bailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Maryland
Jack Hart
Brady
Hart
George Bailey
Bailey
Dinosaur footprints found at Perth Amboy
Dinosaur footprints discovered at Perth Amboy surface in a mystery that locals teased about covering tracks. The Philadelphia Public Ledger notes the dig confirms track evidence clearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Amboy
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Vintage Car Fleet Ads Offer Small Down Payments
A 1929 Ford Roadster to a 1928 Essex Coupe to a 1925 Nash Sedan appear in an ad spread. Buyers can secure vehicles with easier terms and smaller down payments, highlighting diverse models and year ranges.
People Hanging To Tree Tops To Escape the Flood
Major W R Weaver reported from Maxwell Field that people were clinging to tree tops in Lowndes county as floodwaters rose. Relief workers began surveys in southern Alabama while Florida saw improving conditions and planned damage assessments within 34 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Montgomery
Ala
W. R. Weaver
Fourth Corps
Maxwell Field
Pastor to Sing in Seven Languages at Revival
Rev Emerson J Rohart to preach at First Brethren Church Berryville pike tonight at 7 45 joining revival services through Easter. The pastor who is also a gifted singer will perform in seven languages and discuss the subject The Devil Who Is He and What Is He Doing. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Brethren
Berryville Pike
Emerson J. Rohart
Embassy Liquor Seizure Probed by State Department
Secretary Kellogg said the State Department was investigating a Washington police seizure of a truck loaded with liquor belonging to the Siamese legation. Police arrested two Americans who attended the truck while the liquor was allowed to proceed to the legation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Kellogg
State Department
Legation
Fearful Baltimore Parents Report Missing Boy
Mr and Mrs Stanley Borman of Baltimore fear their eight year old son Stanley Jr has been stolen and slain after several days with no trace found. report from International Newsreel notes the disappearance and suspected homicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Borman
Baltimore
Stanley, Jr
Stanley
International Newareel
Five Die As Molten Steel Crucible Colllapses
Five workers including a foreman at the Witowitzer Iron Foundry Ostrait were burned to death when a massive crucible of molten steel collapsed. A ton of red hot metal engulfed the victims, leaving no remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Prague
Zechoslovakia
Witowitzer Iron Foundry
Ostrait
Receivers advertise renewal lease for W E Cather Orchards
The court sees no bids suitable for the 179 acre Shenandoah County orchard near Mt. Jackson formerly Strathmore. Proposals must be sealed and delivered to Judge Philip Williams in Winchester by March 20 1929 at 10 am. Cash terms require one third in ten days and balance by November 1 1929 with court approved security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Cather
Mt. Jackson
Shenandoah County
Strathmore
York Imperial
Ben Davis
Philip Williams
Winchester
Frank H. Wissler
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Huntsberry
E. V. Weems, Jr
M. M. Lynch
Sam O'Neal
Vaucluse
Grace Hockman
Front Royal
Virginia Vorce
Berryville
Charlotte Estep
Martinsburg
W. Va
John W. Philips
Woodstock
James R. Chapman
Lee
Mise Helen Nicholson
Martin Hughes
A. G. Swanson
South
Loudoun Street
Hilda Summers
Mary McDonald
Ruth Maddox
Charles McDonald
Frederick, Md
William Ryan
West Clifford Street
Nettie Yowell
Boyce
Mrs. Burke
Miss Virginia Baker
Miss Sherman
Chambersville
George S. Goodson
Philadelphia
George Washington Hotel
R. C. Green
Bryarly and Green
Morgantown
Fairmont
William Painter
Alva Richard
Thornton Brvarly
Memorila Hospital
Odell Bean
Harrisonburg State
Mollie Wood
Atlan
Mesera
Julian R. Michael
Melvin Lewis
John Milburn
Kenneth Ridings
David Newcomers
Stewart Stipe
Berryville Avenue
Edith M. Hottel
C. L. Garton
Hagerstown, Md
John H. Seal, Sr
Marguerite Daugherty
Jack Steele
New Market, Va
Will Atkinson
New York and
Capon Springs
Capon Water Company
John Snider
Wardenaville
Winchester and Western Railroad Company
Alvin Kremer
Congressional Library
Charles P. Kremer
South Kent Street
Carl Ware
North Cameron Street
Wilbur Riley
George W. Riley
Douglas Sale
University of Virginia
W. A. Sale
National Avenue
Ebert
Buick
Gotham
Fifth Avenue
Ino
Shinpie Shoe Store
Fear Child
Our
Lucette
Mitzi
David Miller
Glaize & Bro
PHONE
Lions Club
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