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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1930

Page

3

Social and Personal News Fragment

Social and personal notes from the departure appear garbled with names and dates unreadable. The fragment lacks coherent events or identifiable individuals to summarize for a proper card.

Berkeley Legionnaires Bazaar Opens in Martinsburg Armory

Berkeley County Post reports Ameri can Legion of Martinsburg W Va preparing an indoor fair in the armory at Queen and Burke streets. The bazar runs eight nights from March 28 with colorful lights, concerts by Comrey's Concert Band City Band Jack Schill's orchestra and West Virginians. Wresting boxing and other stunts planned nightly.

Berkeley Legionnaires Berkeley County Post American Legion Martinsburg W. Va Armory Queen and Burke Streets Winchester Comrey Jack. Schill West Virginians Legionnaires

Entertains At Birthday Party For Brother

Miss Virginia Dove of Boyce hosted a birthday party at her home for her brother with many guests including Madrid Heine Belle Vowell Helen Pifer Martha Sheetz Gladys Lucas Susan Osborne Lucy Osborne Katherine Greever Goldie Dove Julia Hall Hilda Hall Mattie Devers Nada Royston and several gentlemen. Mrs W L Grubb left for Philadelphia after two weeks with her parents to nurse her ill mother and is now improved. Mrs Harvey Scott arrived to be with her mother.

Virginia Dove Boyce Madrid Heine Belle Vowell Helen Les Pifer Martha Sheetz Gladys Lucas Susan Lucy Osborne Katherine Greever Goldie Dove Julia Hilda Hall Mattie Devers Nada Royston Harry Lucas Robert Vorous Mages Hall Henry Lee Devers Hrick W. L. Grubb Philadelphia W. J. Laing Reliance

Birthday Celebration for Mr William Brill

A Saturday night party at 214 Baker Street honored Mr William Brill on his twenty fourth birthday. Many friends and relatives attended and stayed late. Brill works as a driver for A J Novick Company and is well liked by associates.

William Brill Baker Street Mr. Brill Brill A. J. Novick Company

Miss Kramer Hosts Birthday Dance in Washington

Miss Bessie Kramer of Washington entertained last evening with a lively birthday dance in a large hall. Guests included many girl friends and students from the University of Maryland Georgetown University George Washington University and the University of Virginia.

Miss Kramer Bessie Kramer Washington Philip Kramer University of Maryland Georgetown University George Washington University University of Virginia

Marriage License Issued In Winchester Pair

A marriage license was issued today in the Corporation Court clerk's office to Percel Finchum and Mildred Hoover, both of Winchester. The groom is connected with a local cold storage firm and is a son of James M. Finchum of Madison County, Va. The bride is the daughter of the late Charles W. Cain of this city.

Corporation Court Clerk’s Percel, Finchum Mildred Hoover Winchester James M. Fichum Madison County Charles W. Cain

Mr Charles Yates Visits Shenandoah Valley Family

Mr Charles F Yates a well known linotype operator returns home to the Shenandoah Valley for a visit after two years in Kentucky and Indiana He will stay with his mother Mrs D L Gruber at Strasburg and has worked with the Louisville Herald-Post and the Indianapolis Star in recent years

Charles Yates Valley Charles F. Yates Kentucky Indiana Shenandoah Valley D. L. Gruber Strasburg Yates Louisville Herald-Post Indianapolis Star

Genuine Deauville Sandals Promising Comfort and Style

A vintage ad touts genuine Deauville sandals imported with the Deauville Sandals trademark. It highlights careful hand weaving, smart styling, and lightweight soft construction for a comfortable fit.

Miss Ruth Cooper Weds George Shiley at Ridgeway Church

The ceremony Saturday near Ridgeway united Miss Ruth Cooper and Mr. George Shiley with Rev. F. T. Neill officiating. The bride wore white satin and lilies, attended by her sister Miss Helen Cooper. Marvin Shiley served as best man. Flower girl Lillian Rutherford and ring bearer Clifton Rutherford completed the bridal party. future home will be in Ridgeway.

Ruth Nice Missek Goober George Shiley Helen Cooper Shiley William Shiley Summit Point Ridgeway

Eastern Star To Install Officers Tonight

Mc Kinley Chapter No. 19 of the Order of Eastern Star meets on the third floor of the Farmers and Merchants National Bank building at 8 o clock. Officers to be installed by Daisy R. Shade with Mary Cassell as installing marshal. Visiting members from other chapters attend. A social hour follows.

Eastern Star McKinley Chapter No Order of Eastern Star Farmers and Merchants National Bank

Kathleen Settle Weds Carlisle Neff in Staunton

Miss Kathleen Settle of Fayettsville West Virginia wed Carlisle Neff of Staunton at the Landis home with Rev Dr McFaden officiating. Neff is an instructor at Dunsmore Business College and a nephew of the Landises. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs W C Settle and the couple plan to reside in Staunton after a wedding trip.

Kathleen Settle Carlisle Neff F. T. McFaden Presbyterian Church Staunton Fayettsville W. Va P. J. Landis 8S. C. Neff Dunsmo

Mrs Irvin Carper Returns Home After Operation

Mrs Irvin Carper of Woodland Avenue has been discharged to her home from Memorial Hospital after a major operation. Friends report she is steadily improving and recovering well.

Irvin Carper

Washington couple guests at George Washington Hotel

Dr and Mrs H H Hazer of Washington are listed as guests staying at the George Washington Hotel in the city directory style notice.

H. H. Hazer Washington George Washington Hotel

Mr William Lupton Heads to Mount Jackson on Caverns Business

Mr William Lupton departed today for Mount Jackson to visit Shenandoah Valley Caverns on business. He will spend time at the site and conduct his formal duties during the trip.

William Lupton Mount Jackson Shenandoah Valley Caverns

Danville Guests Visit Miss Mildred Landis Family

Miss Julia Davis and Mr. Gwinn Kirkman of Danville Virginia visited over the weekend at the home of Dr. and Mrs. P. J. Landis with Miss Mildred Landis.

Julia Davis Gwinn Kirkman Danville, Va Mildred Landis P. J. Landis

Misses Hottinger and Alphin guests in Lexington visit

Misses Marie Hottinger and Mildred Alphin and Mr. Charles Reese of Lexington Virginia spent yesterday here as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hottinger.

Marie Hottinger Mildred Alphin Charles Reese Lexington, Va Joseph Hottinger

Covington Couple Guests Recount City Visit

Mr and Mrs R C Hume of Covington Kentucky are guests at the city event sharing details of their visit. The brief note highlights their arrival and reception by local hosts.

Mr and Mrs W S Taylor Visit Washington Guests of Bosses

Mr and Mrs W S Taylor and their son George South Taylor motored to Washington yesterday and spent the day as guests of Mr and Mrs Harry A Boss.

W. S. Taylor George South Taylor Washington Harry A. Boss

Memorial Hospital Patient Pages Mr. Bly of Strasburg

Mr. Leon Bly, son of Mr. Raymond Bly of Strasburg, is listed as a patient at Memorial Hospital.

Leon Bly Raymond Strasburg Memorial Hospital

Mrs. W. H. Boyd Hospital Treatment in Kerns Town

Mrs. W. H. Boyd of Kerns town is receiving medical treatment at the local hospital.

W. H. Boyd Kernstown

Mrs Ernest Carper Operated On At Memorial Hospital

Mrs Ernest Carper of 19 Peyton Street underwent a surgical operation at Memorial Hospital recently.

Ernest Carper Peyton Street Memorial Hospital

Mrs and Mr William Hardy Visit Washington Yesterday

Mr and Mrs William Hardy spent part of yesterday in Washington attending activities and sightseeing with no additional details provided about the purpose or duration of the visit.

William Hardy Washington

James D Price Heads to Harrisonburg for Drafting Work

Local architect James D Price left today for Harrisonburg to perform special mechanical drafting work and expects to return to Winchester later in the week.

James D. Price Harrisonburg Winchester

Roanoke College Students Visit Locally Over Weekend

Messrs Raymond Kerlin John Fisher and Ted Fix students of Roanoke College spent the past weekend here with relatives.

Messrs Raymond Kerlin John Fisher Ted Fix Roanoke College

Shoppers from Stone Bridge Boyce Middletown and Front Royal

Mrs George Lee of Stone Bridge and several couples from Boyce Middletown and Front Royal were seen shopping here Saturday led by Mr and Mrs C B Jones and others including Dr and Mrs T A Williams and Mr and Mrs L C Willey.

George Lee Stone Bridge C. B. Jones Boyce T. A. Williams Middletown L. C. Willey Front Royal E. B. Jacobs

Richmond pair visiting Bromleys on Berryville Pike

Mrs. Elbert Magruder and her young son from Richmond arrived yesterday to spend time with her parents Mr and Mrs William Bromley at their Berryville Pike home.

Elbert Magruder Richmond William Bromley Berryville Pike

Woodstock guests stay with relatives over weekend

Mr. Wilbur Riley and Mr. Palmer of Woodstock visited this area and spent a weekend as guests of Riley’s relatives, joining local hospitality and family gatherings.

Wilbur Riley Mr. Palmer Woodstock

Florida Free To Enter State For Capone Visit

Miami reports that Al Capone may reach Palm Island without fear of arrest as a federal judge issues a temporary restraining order stopping 20 North Florida and East Coast sheriffs from molesting him. Gov. Carlton refused to comment on the injunction or offer a statement.

Associated Press Miami Fla Florida Palm Island Ritter North Florida East Coast Capone Carlton Cae Tallahassee

Demonstrations Held In Italy By the Fascisti

Rome reports fascist demonstrations across Italy marking the 11th anniversary of the Fasci. Fascist secretaries read Mussolini's message praising 11 years of fascist rule amid new challenges and urging continued unity and discipline among the Italian people.

Italy Fascisti Associated Press Rome Mussolini Duce

Attendance at Lenten Service at Christ Episcopal Church

The Star urges Winchester residents to attend the weekly Lenten service from 12 30 to 1 p m on Tuesdays Wednesdays and Thursdays at Christ Episcopal Church The notice claims the address is worth missing two dinners for Norris A Lineweaver.

the Star Winchester Christ Episcopal Church Norris A. Lineweaver

Population boom since Barnum era echoes in birth rate

A Boston Transcript note cites that a baby is born every 13 seconds in the country, highlighting rapid growth from P. T. Barnum’s era. The line frames demographic expansion as a measure of national progress and change over time.

P. T. Barnum Boston Transcript

Mrs Patterson Visits Fay Family at Hackwood

Mrs H L Patterson of Philadelphia visits her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Logan R Fay at their Hackwood home, spending time with relatives in a local social note.

H. L. Patterson Philadelphia Logan R. Fay Hackwood

Barrs and companions visit Washington yesterday

Mr and Mrs George Barr accompanied by Miss Baker and Miss Virginia Tharpe spent yesterday in Washington with Mr Sowers and Mr Hughes from this city.

George Barr Baker Virginia Tharpe Sowers Mr Hughes Washington

Mrs. Leven Returns Home From Philadelphia Visit

Mrs. A. Leven returned to her home after spending last week with relatives in Philadelphia.

Robert D. Carter Improves After Illness in West Orange

Mr. Robert D. Carter of Lewl lyn Park West Orange New Jersey has been quite ill but is now much improved. He is a brother of Mrs Logan R Fay of the county.

Robert D. Carter Lewllyn Park West Orange N. J Carter Logan R. Fay

Ivan Jackson Heads to New York for West Virginians

Mr. Ivan Jackson leaves Saturday for New York to join Jack Schill's West Virginians for engagements at Roseland Restaurant in Broadway, the famed amusement venue.

Ivan Jackson New York Jack Schill Roseland Broadway

Harrisburg Guests Visit Massey Family in Arkansas

Miss Mattie Eskridge and Miss Dora White of Harrisburg Pennsylvania spent yesterday as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Massey, brother-in-law and sister in law, in this city.

Mattie Eskridge Dora White Harrisburg, Pa Earl Massey

Mrs Kramer Visits Sister in Leonardtown Md

Mrs Philip Kramer travels to Leonardtown Maryland for a week or two to visit her sister Mrs Nathanson and enjoy the rest period away from home.

Philip Kramer Leonardtown Mrs. Nathanson

Mrs Noonan Returns Home After Major Operation

Mrs John T Noonan has recovered from a major operation at Memorial Hospital and returned to her home near Stephenson where she continues to improve.

John T. Noonan Memorial Hospital Stephenson

Fisher Couple Returns to Old Homeplace in New Wilmington

Mr and Mrs F L Fisher who lived at 1000 South Braddock Street for three months have moved back to their old homeplace in New Wilmington Pennsylvania Mrs Florence Shuler of Capon Bridge West Virginia has spent the past few days with her sister

F. L. Fisher No. 1000 South Braddock Street New Wilmington Florence Shuler Capon Bridge W. Va

Loring Staples Returns to Randolph-Macon College

Mr. Loring C Staples returns today to Randolph-Macon College Ashland Virginia after spending the past weekend in the area.

Loring C. Staples Randolph-Macon College Ashland

Engineer Senior Albert Kramer Returns To Virginia

Albert Kramer, spending spring vacation with his parents Mr and Mrs Philip Kramer on Fairview Avenue, returned today to the University of Virginia where he is a member of the senior class in engineering.

Albert Kramer Philip Kramer Fairview Avenue University of Virginia

Mrs Sartelle and Edna O Leary Visit in Lynchburg Va

Mrs Edwin Sartelle and Miss Edna O Leary traveled to Lynchburg Virginia a few days ago to spend time with Miss Mary Sartelle, the daughter of Mrs Sartelle.

Edwin “B. Sartelle Edna O’leary Lynchburg, Va Mary Sartelle

Eddy Youth Spends Spring Vacation at Parents’ Home

Mr Richard K Eddy of Washington and Lee University Lexington Virginia is spending the spring vacation at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs C Vernon Eddy on Fairmont Avenue.

Richard K. Eddy Washington and Lee” University Lexington, Va Mrs. C. Vernon Eddy Fairmont Avenue

Mrs Kenneth Rice and Misses Sue Schlack and Salonte Cris mah in Baltimore

Mrs Kenneth Rice travels with Sue Schlack and Salonte Cris mah for a day in Baltimore. The trio plans to visit local sites and return later today.

Kenneth Rice Sue Schlack Salonte Crismah Baltimore

Tariff bill move rejected and recommittal planned

Washington March 24 Senate rejected a motion to return the tariff bill to committee to limit rate increases on farm products. Final passage ordered after seven or eight speeches as Hawley Smoot measure draws sharp debate. Conference anticipated with House to adjust differences, with Smoot leading Senate talks and Hawley chairing the House committee.

Associated Press Washington Senate Today Senate Thomas Oklahoma House Smoot Utah Finance Committee Watson Indiana Short

Human Appetite Widespread Says Chief Prober

Washington March 24 Chairman Wickersham of the Hoover Commission says prohibition law can be measurably enforced though human appetite is widespread. He told the Senate judiciary committee that a fair test awaits enforcement under department justice legislation before Congress. Without that, no certainty on enforceability exists.

Associated Press Washington Wickersham Hoover Law Enforcement Commission Senate Judiciary Committee Justice Department Congress

Predicts Democrats to gain House seats in fall elections

Representative Byrns reports a political survey showing Democrats could add 70 seats in the House, increasing from 165 to 218, threatening Republican control. He cites expected gains in the fall elections and notes the current GOP majority amid vacancies and Farmer-Labor member.

Associated Press Washington Hoover Representative Byrns Tennessee Democratic Congressional Committee Byrns Farmer-Labor Tennesseean

Cedar Creek Bridge Opens To Traffic On Valley Pike

The Cedar Creek Bridge on the Valley pike opened to the public yesterday morning with the first crossing by M Shull arriving as barriers came down. Approaches to the bridge are completed on both sides.

Valley Pike Cedar Creek M Shull

Preston Marks Dies in Clarke County From Pneumonia

Berryville Va March 24 T Preston Marks aged 71 died early Sunday from pneumonia at his East Main Street home He is survived by his widow Mrs George Estep a daughter by his first marriage Mrs A C Dunn of Richmond and a daughter with his current wife Several siblings are listed Funeral services were at 2 pm from the Methodist Episcopal Church South with interment at Green Hill Cemetery Local Republican figures announce census enumerators with Mrs Shade Moore noted as first woman in Clarke to receive such an appointment Also references to church services at Emmanuel Chapel Boyce and the rector at Grace Episcopal Berryville remains.

Berryville T. Preston Marks Frederick Clarke Counties Jacob Marks Stephens City East Main Street George Estep Clarke County Herman Ritter Millywood A. C. Dunn Richmond Laura Jones Durham N. C Frank Booth George A. Marks S. J. Marks Bernard Barks Tampa Fla Methodist Episcopal Church South M. W. Jones Thomas Jones Herbert Marks Charles Marks Ralph Ware Hugh Owens Green Hill Cemetery Marks Frederick County E. A. Lindsey Republican Committee Greenway N .F. Robinson Chapel E. L. Alger Long Marsh Charles Murphy Battletown J. R. Grigsby Shade Moore Louis Tucker Grace Episcopal Church Emmanuel Chapel Boyce B. Duval Chambers Emergency Hospital Washington

Counterfeit Twenty Dollar Bills Spread in Harrisonburg

Harrisonburg police and a Department of Justice agent traced bogus twenty dollar notes passed at Virginia and Williamson drug stores and at Woodstock and Edinburg. Merchants were warned to check Saturday night receipts as the bluish tint and blurred White House image revealed the fakes. The agent seized two notes and headed toward Staunton to追catch the distributor.

Harrisonburg Mar Department of Justice Virginia and Williamson Woodstock Edinburg Staunton Frank L. Dovel White House

Virginia Building Contracts Total 4 131 500 in Past Month

Virginia awarded construction contracts last month totaled 4 131 500, per FP W Dodge. The figure shows a 55 percent drop from the prior month’s 9 265 500, and a 4 percent decrease from February 1929’s 4 301 700. Since January 1 the value of building and engineering contracts reached 13 397 000, up 45 percent from the first two months of last year. Residential work led with 2 292 200, 55 percent. commercial 866 300, 21 percent. public works 558 500, 14 percent. and industrial 344 500, 8 percent.

Virginia FP. W. Dodge Corporation

Patriot Feels Indignant Over South Pole Claim

A Birmingham News item notes a reader calling a man a true patriot for feeling indignation at England's claim to the South Pole area, reflecting wartime era nationalist sentiment.

England South Pole Birmingham News

Distribution of School Funds For Education Conference

Richmond March 23 The state equalization fund of 500000 and the elementary fund of 760000 will be distributed at the annual county superintendents of education conference opening at 2 pm at the House of Delegates. About 90 superintendents, the State Board of Education, and presidents of four state teachers colleges will attend through Tuesday with a dinner. The meeting will discuss the 1930 General Assembly school code revisions including raising the minimum term to 160 days and book pricing restrictions.

Associated Press Richmond County Superintendents of Education House of Delegates State Capitol Ales Oeeden Club State Board of Education General Assembly State Department of Education Harris Hart

Four Killed In Battle Over Stolen Auto

Buffalo police automobile squad clashed twice with suspects in stolen cars early today, leaving four dead and one wounded. The wounded man fled a city hospital operating room by climbing from a third floor window. Eight cars had been stolen in the hours before. Lieutenant Arthur Britt led the squad on the East Side where gunfire erupted in both encounters.

Associated Press Buffalo Mar Arthur D. Britt East Side Lieut Britt

Hoboken Fire Rips Waterfront. Losses Meet Millions

Hoboken New Jersey battles a devastating blaze on the waterfront with damage estimated between 3.5 and 4 million dollars. Piers 15 and 16 of Lamport and Holt Line are wrecked, over 400 autos awaiting shipment burned, and five pier shanties razed as flames leaped from a rear pile of rags to a supporting bridge and wooden substructure. Separately, the General Matthews steamer at Norfolk docks is nearly destroyed with losses exceeding 150,000 dollars.

Associated Press Hoboken Mar Lamport and Holt Piier Norfolk General Matthews Norfolk and Mobine Bay Steamship Company J. A. Cheatam

Brucetown Notes reveal a weekend of visits and gatherings

Brucetown Virginia notes record various social visits. Mrs J T Bradshaw of Charles Town attended the Senior League with Asbury Union. Multiple local residents and relatives visited kin in Maryland Pennsylvania Winchester Christiansburg and Baltimore.

Brucetown Asbury Union J. T. Bradshaw Charles Town W. Va F.H. Ae Andy Whitacre Rhodelle Janny McKee White Hall Tom Pierce Ashby Price Pennsylvania Newton Clarke Christiansburg Vit Kathleen Pierce Winchester J. Swimsley, Jr W. B. Timberlake James Whetzell Julian B. Snapp Robert Suter Baltimore Katie Heiskell Forest Heiskell Washington Frank Lee Bragg A. J. Clendenning Bunker Hill Juanita Huyett Jobe Bunker, Hill High School J. Swimley Edwin Stine Albin J. P. Stine Ella Miller Belle C. Jobe H. E. Jobe John Locke R. J. Smith

Juniors Red Cross to Meet Here Saturday in Winchester

Alfred Shryock of Stephens City High School was elected president and Thelma Keller of Middletown High School as secretary for the county juniors. The event features 25 blind children from Staunton, with a program of music and declamation and an instructional exhibition for juniors and patrons. Red Cross workers from across the state and at least one Washington official will attend. Handley School juniors host Frederick county juniors. Handley cooking classes will treat the blind children at lunch. Plans call for the chapter to cooperate with the Apple Blossom Festival by opening rest rooms in cooperation with local churches.

Yage Alfred Shryock Stephens City Winchester Thelma Keller Middletown High School Staunton Red Cross National Washington Frederick County Handley School Handley

Festival Committee Members Named for Parade

The festival committee met with Rev. B. Nelson as chairman and C Vernon Eddy as secretary. Also present were Rev. W L Ley Rag Dr 8 L Flickinger R Williamson Walker Dood Mrs Grover Ose Hunter Rose Gr ey M Ey Sieverss executive ry.

In B. Nelson C. Vernon Eddy W. L.ley 8. L. Flickinger R. Williamson Walker Dood Grover Ose Hunter Rose Grey Sieverss

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