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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1930
Page
3
Social and personal news for this department may be mailed or telephoned any time. The social reporter Mrs Teaballe P Miller will receive news between 3 and 4 p m for the following day. Phone number appears in the notice.
Garden Club prepares for its tenth annual meeting at the Country Club of Virginia with a luncheon, tea and dinner at members homes across Richmond and nearby gardens. Delegates and visitors will tour Maymont and attend hosted events, with trips planned to Magnolia and Middleton Gardens in Charleston via rail and motor, including a special Pullman charter from Grace and Holy Trinity Church.
The Bryarly Community League stages Beads on a String at Bryarly school house auditorium at 8 p m on March 19 and 20. The humorous play features Adeline Albin Emily Hawkins Hilda Williams Nina Williams John Clayton Ellsworth Orndorff Jack Albin William Ward and G M Morrow with Shenandoah Four providing music. Proceeds from 15 and 25 cents admission benefit league activities.
President Hoover appointed John N. Willys, noted automobile maker, as American ambassador to Poland. His wife, Isabella Van Wee Willys, has deep local ties to Winchester and Frederick County through her Canadianigua and Cedar Grove connections, linking to prominent regional families. The Warsaw legation becomes an embassy, replacing the former Polish post after the death of Ambassador-designate Alexander P. Moore in California.
Miss Edna Wisecarver hosted a surprise birthday party for Mr Raymond Penn at her parents home on East Piccadilly Street. The green and white color scheme was carried through in refreshments and decorations. Guests included Miss Dorothy Shade, Miss Margaret Grim, Miss Dorothy Patton, Eugene Russell, O Grandstaff, James Sumption, Mr and Mrs John Pelter, Mr and Mrs Lee Brown and Billy, Mrs C C Kercheval, and Mrs Charles Farmer and daughter Marguerite.
The Girls' Athletic Association monthly club night, normally on the third Thursday, was moved from March 20 to March 27 at 7.30 p m. The organizing committee includes Miss Helen Keating as chair, with Mrs. Hunter Gaunt, Miss Ruth Newcome, and Miss Mary Wisecarver.
The Shenandoah Garden Club sponsors a Woodstck flower show on May 23 and 24. Mrs Philip Williams leads the wild flower exhibit. Children’s department features miniature gardens and May baskets. Two age groups for children 5 10 and 11 15. Prizes paid in money and ribbons.
The Boyce Agricultural High School junior class hosted the senior class of 1930 at a St Patrick's Day party in the school auditorium. About 40 guests danced and played cards in a shamrock decorated room, with refreshments served afterward. Mr Mack Matthews Mr Trenton Garber and Mr Louis Renner visited Washington with friends last week.
Mild weather signals early bloom for the famous cherry trees along the tidal basin in Washington D C. Officials expect blossoms between March 20 and April 10 with Easter late this year, possibly before the end of the season.
Dr J A Richard, after a two week Florida visit, returns to his Winchester home and resumes dental practice, outlining travel by steamer from Baltimore and rail and motor trips within the sunshine state. Nearby stories note naturalization for Mrs Emily Mathews and various local visits, hostings, and travels among Winchester residents.
Local residents attended the St Patrick s Day dance in Martinsburg with attendees from this city including Misses Winifred Clowser Eloise Clowser Helen Miller Helen Ritter Mary Capper Evelyn Wright Frances Preffitt and Helen Miller and Messrs Robert Glaize Turner Anderson Mason Small Robert Keys and Mr Matthews.
President Hoover declared in a nationwide address that the south had seen reform and the purchasing of appointments ended. He noted a system put in place to prevent abuses across departments and that officers involved had resigned or been removed.
Miss Lillian Anderson of Richmond began duties as superintendent of nurses at Memorial Hospital yesterday. She succeeds Miss Mary M Gordon who recently resigned. A Memorial Hospital alumna, Anderson has worked as assistant superintendent at Stuart Circle Hospital in Richmond and as head nurse at Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem.
The article lists winners Brace 2 through Brace 11 for a field trial, naming dogs and owners from Richmond Wilmington Winchester Annapolis Berryville Philadelphia and more. The event drew many visitors including E T Whitworth Front Royal and G E Glessner Fredericksburg with other enthusiasts from across the region.
Police publish list of license numbers 81,900 83,213 83,110 83,636 80,475 80,025 for cars tagged for missing 1930 city license plates. Owners must report at once or warrants will be issued for appearance.
Mrs. David Newcome returned to her home after spending the winter in Pasadena California with her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Sheridan Newcome. She was joined by Mrs Turner Senciadiver and Mrs Frank W Snyder who had been guests of Mrs Pittsnogle and Mrs Lege.
Special Commissioners announce a public auction on March 24, 1930 at 11:00 AM in Winchester Virginia. The 51 acre Stephenson's Depot farm includes a large frame house barn and outbuildings with terms of one third cash and balance in one and two years secured by a deed of trust and insurance.
Special Commissioners announce a public auction of a Winchester city lot numbered 33 and 34 in Free Heights Addition fronting Shenandoah Avenue. The sale occurs April 11 1930 at 11 PM in front of the County Court House. Terms: one third cash, balance in two yearly installments with bonds and deed of trust. Corinne Barnett Deputy Clerk confirms bond compliance.
The Rouss Fire Department pays tribute to the late Captain M. Tilden Reed. Members note his passing and place crepe on the door as they remember their fallen brother and longtime comrade.
Vague lines hint at a death and tribute tolling for a departed loved one, with mention of tears and sorrow. The text references a fire company and a somber scene, but lacks clear names or places.
By will of Emma C Leidig and a Winchester Court decree the executor offers the two story double residence at 301 and 303 National Avenue Winchester for public auction March 29 1930 at 12 noon. The property may be sold in two parcels or as a whole with terms of one third cash and balance in two annual installments secured by trust on the premises and an insurance policy.
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