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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1927

Page

3

Apple Blossom Socials Tour Ends With Busy Week

Local society notes list dozens of residents visiting friends in Alexandria Richmond Roanoke and Baltimore. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Lutzmo Miss Baker and families, with disease of the month post graduate plans and festival guests from Hagerstown Martinsburg and Garrett.

T. S Henry Edward Fulmer Rebecca Nagle Ethel Nagle Lancaster W. Gillgar Pottsville Clara Taylor Martineburg H. L. Cage Brunswick A. T. Henry South Kent Street Mary Markard J.C. Bastian Ralph Bastian Catherine Bastian Norfolk W. R. Campbell Edward Pickering Cumberland, Md Russell Ryman Pittsburgh James Hughes Jack Martinia Sumberland Hughes E. K. Hetzer Mary Hetzer Harold Hutchinson Hagerstown D. C. Fiscel Union Bridge Emma Affleck South Cameron Street Alexander Hamilton Ruby Jackson Bessie Hamilton Barnes Beck Harry Beck Miss Grace Beck Hagerstown, Md Lee Fisher East Lane Avenue Hilda Miller Lawrenceville N. J Garland Hansbrough

Game wardens barred from arrest fee under 1926 ruling

Attorney General John R. Saunders rules wardens cannot collect the arrest fee for making arrests in violations of game laws. Regular and special wardens who collected $4,826 in 1926 must stop. Wardens may, however, collect 50 cents for appearing as witnesses in prosecutions after arrests.

John R. Saunders Department of Game and Inland Fisheries R. G. Dillard Center Cross Newport News Saunders

Heavy Buying of Low Priced Rails Market Action

The Associated Press reports heavy buying of low priced rails in New York trading on May 2. Prices reached years highs as speculation intensified and call money rose to 4 percent. The market opened strong, gained through the first hour, and closed on a strong note with about 1,500,000 shares traded.

Associated Press New York

Sterilization Of Feeble Minded Is Held To Be Valid

The Supreme Court sustained state laws allowing sterilization of feeble minded individuals. The Virginia law faced challenge from Carrie Buck of a state colony for epileptics. The ruling noted public welfare aims and potential release benefits. about fifteen other states have similar laws. The surrounding items list social visits and local residents mentioned in the same column.

Washington Supreme Court Virginia Carrie Buck

Flood relief drives surge as Hoover eyes plan

President Coolidge cabinet panel sets a ten million dollar goal for flood relief. Mr Hoover will return to the flood district Wednesday night as engineers assess breaches in levees. Knights of Columbus approve a fifty thousand dollar Mississippi flood fund split between Red Cross and local councils.

Coolidge Hoover Cor Us Knights New’ Haven Conn Supreme Board of Directors The Knights of Columbus Order Red Cross Fund Knights of Columbus Councils Flod

Rescue Workers Reenter West Virginia Mine After Fire

Rescue teams backed by a fire resumed exploration of blast torn tunnels at the Everettsville mine in Fairmont West Virginia as officials seek the fate of 77 workers entombed since Saturday afternoon. At least 16 dead have been confirmed with 12 removed and four killed at the tipple.

Associated Press Fairmont W. Va Everettsville

Mrs Snyder Breaks Down During Cross Examination

In Queens Village Court House on May 2 Mrs Ruth Snyder testified for three hours under cross examination in the murder case of her husband. She claimed co defendant Henry Judd Gray is solely guilty and said Gray killed for the $96000 insurance. The defense lawyer pressed questions while Gray remained brisk and whispered with his counsel.

Associated Press Queens Village Court House N. Y Ruth Snyder Henry Judd Gray

State Highway Policeman Slain By Bootlegger

A Chicago bootlegger driving liquor from Windsor Ontario shot and killed state highway policeman Sam Mates near Sturgis Michigan as he attempted to search the contraband auto. The killer took the officer's pistol and sped away in a car with an Illinois license.

Associated Press Chicago Windsor Ont Sturgis Mich Sam Mates Illinois

Colored couple receives marriage license in city clerk office

A marriage license was issued to Douglas Strange a colored janitor and son of Robert Strange and Viola Parker a colored daughter of Elias Parker both of this city in the corporation clerk's office.

Corporation Clerk’s Douglas Strange Robert Strange Viola Parker Elias Parker

Appreciation for Handley School Queen Festival Helpers

A Winchester Virginia May 2 1927 report credits Mrs W H Bosserman and a large team for traffic control picture chards and coronation ceremonies at Handley School. It praises Queen Mrs Kenneth Gilpin and court aides with numerous volunteers and organizers led by H Clay DeGrange and Alison Cooper.

Am Miller C. R. Keeler Jances McFaden Esther Norton Virginia Silver Nannie Cooper Fred Glaize Walter Bosserman Woodrow Wilson Bartofi Glaize Hunter McGuire H. K. Russell Lewis Hyde Frances Page Victor Arthur D. W. Ritenour Richard Griffith Stewart Bell Earl Clowser Carlin Gray Leslie Woods John Franklin Rodman New Orleans Kenneth Gilpin H. Clay DeGrange Alison D. Cooper

Seat On Stock Exchange In N. Y. Brings $200,000

New York officials announced the sale of a New York Stock Exchange seat at a record 200000 dollars matching prior high bids. Names of the buyers who paid 192000 194000 195000 will be disclosed on Thursday as the total value of all 1100 memberships reaches about 220 million dollars.

Stock Exchange N. Y New York New York Stock Exchange

Police Court Outcomes Include Drunkenness and DUI

Dispositions record Benjamin Kendell and James Lillis fined for drunk and disorderly conduct. Kendall $12 plus costs, Lillis $27. Theodore Reynolds cited for reckless driving with collision $28. T B Frazier and Leo Ritter charged with operating under liquor influence, $118 fine plus costs and a 30 day jail term suspended.

Benjamin Kendell James Lillis Kendall Lillis Theodore Reynolds T. B. Frazier Leo Ritter

Myer Traded To Boston Americans For Emory Rigney

Charles Buddy Myer of the Washington club was traded to the Boston Americans for Emory Rigney. Myer, a steady batter since his American League debut, displaced Roger Peckenpaugh as Washington’s regular shortstop last season. Rigney previously played for Detroit. No cash changed hands.

Myer Boston Americans Emory Rigney Washington Charles Buddy") Myer Washington American League Baseball Club Boston Americans Today Southern Association Roger Peckenpaugh Rigney Detroit

Prayers Offered for W L Boothe in Roanoke Hospital Fight

In Roanoke Virginia on May 2 hundreds of citizens prayed for Walter L Boothe 18 as doctors reported a fair pulse and improved condition after two near fatal sinking spells since an April 21 automobile crash. Respiratory corps members continued to assist to inflate his lungs with steady, careful work.

Associated Press Roanoke Walte L. Boothe Jefferson Hospital Respiratory Corps Acci

Fragmentary medical note on surgery date and condition

Dent last May. The patient was partially paralyzed when surgeons began an operation April 21.

Middle age quip on eating and feelings in Ohio State Journal

A humorous aside from the Ohio State Journal notes that middle age is when you might as well eat it since you will feel about the same the next day. The line reflects a light, wry take on aging and appetite.

Ohio State Journal

Spring Fever Fades With Restorative 8.8.8 Tonic

An ad warns readers against spring fatigue and promotes 8.8.8 tonic made from herbs to restore appetite energy and vigor. It claims the product builds red blood cells and aids nourishment, offered in two sizes at local stores.

Aern

Fines Levied After Police Court Disagreement

Mrs. Eva F. Smith paid a $7 fine and Mrs. J. W. Linebirg paid $17 after a personal confrontation that led to a police court outcome.

Eva F. Smith J. W. Linebirg

Also Mentioned on This Page

Century Louis L. Baker Century’ Clob North Braddock Street Miss Minnie Baker Mage Sale Force Society George W. Lutzmoflorea Alexandria, Va Frank Chandler, Jr Lectrical Equipment Company Harrisonburg Mary Barr Stephens City Cecil Holtz‘Man Richmond Chandler Frank Chandler Strasburg Kandler Ae. ‘Paul Tomney D.C Middleburg Maurice Cather Maurice Cather, Jr BE. W. Cather S. Blanche Shoop Charles Town Alson Hott Virginia Loan and ‘Thrift Corporation Mr. Bowles Handley Messrs Raymond’ Kerlin Andohn Fisher Charlotteville Frank Plank East Boscawen Street Lloyd Charlottes- Wille, Va W. R. Talbot Russell Miller Orando, Va W. O. Gillie Richmond, Va A. J. ‘DeHart Bente DeHart Clydé Charlotte DeHart State Teachers’ College Miss Pearl Headley Mrs J. W. Headley Martin Hughes James R. Chapman Lyda Chapman Garland Potts Wilmington, I Mr. Potts S. BE. Hotchkiss E. A. Speikht James Rs Charles Anston Atlantic City N. J Washington Inn South Stewart Street J. W. Frye Brooklyn Margaret St. Ceran McAl Hotel James R. Pbell Martinsburg Omer O. Stickley Martin Wisecarver Ambherst Street Homer Dudley W. L. Dudley A. L. Franklin N. E. Funkhouser J. D. Kesecker Berkeley Springs Arthur Athey East Piccadilly Street Carey Barton Winneka Joseph Barton May Cooper Miss Helen Cooper Miss Pearl Brown Ralph B. Snapp Northwestern University Alfred Brown John Locke St. Louis. Mo R. M. Ward John Seabright East Corkstret Seabright Handley High School Nora T. Fling M. W. Fisher C. Shull Whitlock Avenue Oakland California Eleanor Robinson Dayton, Va Hannah Savage Memorial Hospital George M. Lamb John Lamb Herbert Miller Peyton Street Lester McGuire Samuel Fritts Columbus Ohio Mrs. Fritts Norfolk and Western Railroad Paul Miller Baltimore Julian Grubbs Marshall, Va Nannie Turner Agnes Smith Philadelphia R. T. Barton John Lee Turner Mrs. Turner Lucie White Walter Chadduck Earl Massey South Braddock Street Bernard Rédman Garrett, Inc J. P. Haddox Frank Howe and Brunswick, Md C. E. Butts Starkey Asa Crisman Winchester I. Miller Huntsberry Tate Frances and Charlotte Swimley Irving College Mechanicsburg, Pa R. M Swimley North Loudoun Street John Bowers Misses Murnan North Kent Street Bowers George P. Ayres William Burley P. Crockett Genevieve George W. Lutz T. F. Flaherty Queens Street Boston Mass Flaherty the Star Leonard Leech Leonard Leech, Jr S. H. Miller J. P. Mercer C. T. Owen Esther Thomas Ella Omas Red Cross Mississippi Flood Relief Fund Twin Cites Monroe Ouachita River Twin Cities West Monroe Lover's Lane Memphis Mississippi River P.W. Brist Vicksburg Arkansas Pettysville Ark Big Lake New Madrid Manila Red River Alexandria Vick Big Bend Page Eugene B Department of the Queen H. Clay DeCrange Boothe Sample Shoe Store M. B. Clowe Dop CE Brothers J. Howard Cather & Co le Cabriolet Lali Tira Ea Muu Ete Teese
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