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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1930
Page
3
Beaux Arts Ball Grand March Highlights Virginia Event
The fourth annual Beaux Arts Ball at the University of Virginia features a grand march led by Alfred A. Arbogast with Miss Ruth Strikeleather. Dozens of couples from Charlottesville, Asheville, Chicago, Dallas, and beyond participate in costume prizes and dancing, following a recent Lexington banquet honoring Col. Roszel and Gen. Lejeune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaux Arts
University of Virginia
McKinney
Ton Pickersee
Louise Robertson
Atlanta
Alfred A. Arbogast
Asheville
N. C
Ruth Lane Strikeleather
Harry W. Ladewig
Chicago
Anna Illis
Dallas
Texas
Oscar W. Hanson
Savannah
Ruth Dew
William P. Williams
Blacksburg
Gay Johnson
Charlottesville
Louis L. Scribner
Catherine Swart
William C. Flake
Richmond
William M. Webb
Anderson
S. C
Betty Gudger
John J. Mattern
Elizabeth Orth
Washington, D. C
William T. Munford
Selma
Ala
Eleanor Spencer
Charlotte
Marshall Gochenauer
Margaret Mehring
George A. Baughan
Gordonsville
Kathleen Barbee
Orange
Julian F. Hunt
Wingdale
N. Y
Mary Gochnauer
Sweet Briar College
Hunter P. Faulconer
Polly Tyree
Lynchburg
Arthur M. Gaynor
Brooklyn
Frances Hall
H. Truehart Poston
Helen Lawrence
Garden Club Plans Historic Garden Week Visits
The Winchester and Clarke County Garden Club holds a meeting at Mrs. Melvin Green's home on South Washington Street. Plans for visiting local gardens during Historic Garden Week April 28 to May 3 aim to raise funds for Stratford's garden restoration. Mrs. Green also shares a Charleston Magnolia Gardens trip and notes Cypress Gardens near Charleston. The next meeting is April 9 at Mrs. John M. Steck's residence on Fairmont Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
8. C
John Galsworthy
America
Kittridge
Boedecker
John M. Steck
Fairmont Avenue
Dean Maphis to Return from Orient May 27
Dr. Charles G. Maphis dean of the University of Virginia Summer Quarter and executive dean of the third university world cruise will return May 27 to resume duties for the session starting June 16. The voyage was delayed in the orient and he will be back a week or two later than planned but will be in his office three weeks before the term opens. His assistants have carried on work for what is expected to be the largest enrollment in the summer session's history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Maphis
Orient
Charles G. Maphis
University of Virginia
Maphis
Birthday Party Tendered Mrs Williams
A birthday party was hosted at the home of Mr and Mrs Nathan Williams on the Northwestern Grade on Saturday March 22 in honor of their daughter Miss Gladys Williams. Guests included Miss Mildred Anderson Juanita Purtlebaugh Sadie Huber Jamesetta Glynn Mary Hulver Wilda Baker Mrs Hazel Glynn Mr and Mrs R L Long and son Mrs G W Hulver Messrs William Rosenberger Raymond Hollar Everett Holphin George Washington Hulver and James and John Patterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Nathan Williams
Gladys Williams
Miss. Williams
Mildred Anderson
Juanita Purtlebaugh
Sadie Huber
Jamesetta Glynn
Mary Hulver
Wilda Baker
Hazel Glynn
Young Christians' Bible Class Meets Friday Evening
The Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South hosts its monthly Young Christians' Bible Class meeting Friday evening at 309 Amherst Street. A business session precedes a social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Christians
Young Christians’ Bible
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Beene
E E. Hawthorne
Amherst Street
Winchester News Briefs Include Local Health and Business Updates
Mr William Trapnell formerly of Winchester now of Weston W Va underwent an operation in a Baltimore hospital last week his condition is satisfactory He is connected with the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Rev Mr Goode is holding services at Augusta W Va with Charles E McVay leading song service Master Kenneth N Gilpin Jr underwent an operation at Memorial Hospital Charles Towns Miss Stella Lockhart is seriously ill at the local hospital with mastoid trouble Leo Kaufman plans to open a clothing store in Winchester and will reside there Miss Ann Marie Lutman Berkeley Springs continues seriously ill at Memorial Hospital with little change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
William Trapnell
Weston
W. Va
Baltimore Hospital
Trapnell
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Sewell J. Goode
Church of the Disciples of Christ
Augusta
Charles E. McVay
K. N. Gilpin, Jr
Kenneth N. Gilpin, Jr
Kenneth N. Gilpin
Boyce
Clarke County
Memorial Hospital
Fisher
Baltimore
Young Gilpin
Henry B. Gilpin
Lewis M. Allen
Charles Town
Stella Lockhart
Florence Lockhart
Romney
City
Leo Kaufman
Nathan Shear
Lutman
Ann Marie Lutman
Berkeley Springs
Local hospital treats Ada Larrick Swimley
Ada Larrick Swimley widow of Dr. A C Swimley was taken to Memorial Hospital for treatment. She is daughter of John W Larrick Sr a well known Frederick county farmer with many friends hoping for her quick recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Swimley
Memorial Hospital
Ada Larrick Swimley
Notable Visitors and Local Arrivals in Washington
A string of residents and visitors are noted in Washington on various business and personal trips. Julian Baker of the Norfolk and Western Railway agr icul tural dept visits on business. Mrs H A Middleton of The Plains Va returns home after weeks with her sister Mrs J P Haddox. Mrs Richard E Byrd Jr leaves Boston for home after attending Mrs Byrd’s funeral. Mrs A B Clevenger of Bettyville Ave expected to return home after visiting Philadelphia and Harrisburg. Mr Loring S Ritter of Chambersville in Washington on business. Miss Dorothy Arnold and Miss O N Ward of Romney W Va return home after visiting. Miss Sue Schlack, who underwent a tonsil operation at Memorial Hospital, shows improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Middleton
the Plains
J. P. Haddox
Richard EB. Byrd, Jr
William Byrd
Boston
A. B. Clevenger
Bettyville Avenue
Philadelphia
Harrisburg
Tax Returns Notice From Commissioner of the Revenue
Citizens over 21 are urged to file property tax returns at the city hall soon. Penalties apply for noncompliance. Those with income or married couples earning above stated thresholds must file. Frank B. Crawford assists locals in preparing returns, but anyone not visited should still file promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank B. Crawford
Crawford
Commissioner of the Revenue
Captain William Rind Dies Aboard President Harding
The commander of the United States Lines steamship President Harding, Captain William Rind, died suddenly of a cerebral hemorrhage aboard the vessel near Plymouth England. He fell ill on the bridge hours before the ship reached harbor and his body will be sent to New York for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Eng
William Rind
United States Lines
President Harding
Communists Routed in Kiangsi Province Report
Nan king dispatches say Kiangsi officials report communist band in Kanchow has been completely routed by government troops. American and French missionaries are said to be safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Peiping
China
Nanking
Kiangsi
Ministry of the Foreign Office
Kanchow
National Junior Director Dr Harry Wilson to Speak at Winchester Event
Dr Harry Bruce Wilson national director of the American Junior Red Cross will be the principal speaker and guest of honor at the Winchester and Frederick county juniors annual meeting this Saturday at Handley High School. Wilson, born 1874 in Indiana, has a long record as an educator and author and has promoted junior activities on the Pacific coast and nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Wilson
Harry Bruce Wilson
American Junior Red Cross
Washington
Winchester
Frederick County
Handley High School
Dr. Wilson
Berkley
Cal
Arthur William Dunn
Dunn
Red Cross
Wilson
Pacific Coast
Frankfort
Clinton County
Indiana
Indiana State Normal School
Terra Haute
Indiana University
Columbia
Washburn College
Topeka
Kans
Salem, Ind
Salem
Ind
Franklin
Decatur
Ill
Berkeley
School of Education
University of California
National Education Association
National Council of Education
National Society For the Study of Education
National Department of Superintendence
Commonwealth Club of California
France Eyeing Naval Pact Amid Five Power Talks
The article reports Britain and the United States seeking a five power treaty with Japan to curb armaments while France resists. Stimson and MacDonald discuss a security pact for France contingent on Paris showing willingness to reduce naval tonnage from 724000 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Great Britain
Tokyo
M. Briand
Tardieu
France
Japan
Aly
England
Stimson
MacDonald
House of Commons
Britain
Hoover
Happenings from 1897 Winchester in old newspapers
Read about June 1897 events found in a cornerstone collection in Winchester. Activities include John S Sloat directing Children's Day music, church renovations at Christ Episcopal, a bicycle collision with a horse, a tow home eight miles, a new Market Street town pump, local thefts and trades, bootblack nuisance complaints, garb age issues in Market Square, and small price snapshots from daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
South End Hose Company
John S. Sloat
Market Street M. E. Church
Christ Episcopal Church
Brooke Hodgson
Louis Winkley
Hogue Creek
Winkley
Market
Cecil Streets
Star Reporter
Harry Markell
Union Cornet Band
James Anderson
West Cork Street
Main Street
Lee Grim
Market Square
Frederick Plaza
Young Mens’ Christian Association
Tye
Jock Stewart
M. D. Ann
Schiltz Brewing Co
Milwaukee
Virginia Firemen's Association
Winchester
Dry and Wet Organization Hearings Continue In Prohibition Debate
Witnesses for the dry forces included Drury and John J. Lentz of Columbus, with F Scott McBride scheduled to attack repealers. Drury warned against government control as ineffective and dangerous, arguing effective control cannot be achieved and crime and drunkenness rise with prohibition politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drury
John J. Lentz
Columbus
American Insurance Union
House of Representatives
F. Scott McBride
Anti-Saloon League
Lenna Lowe Yost
Graham
United States
Missouri convicts stage food strike at five factories
About 500 inmates across five Missouri penitentiary plants walked out demanding better food and working conditions. The unrest followed 750 strikers the day before, curtailing plant operations while about 900 prisoners were returned to cells. No violence was reported as officials moved some instigators to solitary confinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Jefferson City
Missouri
Walla
Blood Purifying Tonic Claim Promises Appetite Boost
Advertises a tonic described as a blood purifying and broad enriching remedy. Claims to strengthen, invigorate, and noticeably improve appetite after a few days, and notes price of 60c at all drug stores.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Col. Roszel
Gen. Lejeune
Lexington Gazette
B. M. Roszel
John A. Lejeune
Virginia Military Institute
American Legion
Lexington
B. M Roszel
Dutch Inn
Robert C. Jett
Southwest
Virginia
Greenlee D. Letcher
H. Crim Peck
Col. M. M. Roszel
State Department
Legion
Shenandoah Military Academy
Wiichester
James A. Anderson
Martha Barnhart
Tolbert Barnhart
Morgan County
Joseph Barnhart
A. R. Stotler
J. H. Barnhart
North Mountain
J. W. True
A. R. Stottler
Elmer Norris
Earl DeVore
Sir John’s Run
Walter Barnhart
Edward Stotler
Gilbert Alderton
Cumberland
Talbert Barnhart
Doranson
Harry Barnhart
Lonaconing
Ward Company
P. W. Gebert
Montgomery Ward Company
Gebert
Glenn Silman
Mr. Goode
Louise Wilkes
Robertson
G. B. Wilkes
Archer F. Robertson
Berryville
Albemarle County
Crozet
Henry Moling
John S. Miller
J. F. Jilkins
Atlantic City
Louis Mendel
Red Bank
N. J
Elmer Hodges
John A. Rosenberger
B. O'F. Randolph
Millwood
John Lee Krider
Frank M. Fravel
Woodstock
Cornelia Ford
Fletcher Ford
Upperville
Clint Saville
Pleasant Dale
Merial Hospital
Messrs
H. S. Durden
Montgomery, Ala
Russell Allen
New York City
Jack
Miller
North Braddock Street
Guppe
Mrs. J. L“Bskridge
Miami, Fla
Bert Sospenteekay
Julian Baker
Agricultural Department
The
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Loring S. Ritter
Chambersville
Dorothy Arnold
O'Nile Ward
Romney, W. Va
Sue Schlack
Heinde
U. S. Line
Associted Press
Helen Fox
St. Scholastica Academy
Fort Smith
Ark
Mediterranean
Old Winchester
Cornerstone of Hose Co
George Washington
Rudolph
Grove
Florsheim Shoes
Lovett Bros
Morrisonburg
Staunton
Margaret
L. Hodgson
S.S.S
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