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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1930
Page
3
A fragmentary social and personal notice indicates arrangements for mail and telephone communications. It mentions Mrs Lelie F Miller acting to receive notices by phone between 3 and 4 pm for an upcoming day related to an outstanding bill.
In a feature on Tuareg culture a writer describes the desert tribesmen as a potential threat to peace while detailing their traditions, history in Africa, and role under French rule. The piece covers Siwa Oasis near Egypt with Jupiter Ammon temple ruins, summer heat reaching 112 degrees, and Camel Corps ties. It also mentions dramatic shifts as British disbands the corps and local prospects wane.
Mr and Mrs James M Thomson of New Orleans return to Washington from Summit Point Virginia where they rented a cottage and stay at the Mayflower They are joined by Miss Imogene Thomson and Mrs Washington Berry Grove and plan departures for New Orleans and West Virginia Su r Gen Hugh Cumming sails for Europe to attend the Office Internationale d Hygiène Publique sessions Mrs Cumming begins a Virginia motor trip with Senator and Mrs John B Kendrick and daughter Mrs Brobert Reilly Harmon visiting relatives at Kivtojeke Cape Charles
Miss Duvall hosted the W. D. T. Society gathering at the Typical Home with guests including Gertrude and Elnora Clevenger, Rena Myers, Louise Clevenger, Claudine Lovett, Lena Riley, Mrs. Thurman Pierce, Mrs. Garland Canter, and Mrs. Clarence Butler. Miss Marian Talbot and Miss Isobel Wood plan a summer Pacific coast trip, mainly San Diego and San Francisco, with other Pacific states visited. Eugene du Pont and Mrs. du Pont of Greenville Del and Mrs. Alfred H. Gawtrop of Wilmington Del were guests last night at the George Wash- highlighting a social tone.
Dr Frederick H Baetjer professor of roentgenology at Johns Hopkins Medical School and a Winchester native left Johns yesterday for a Florida fishing trip. He underwent several operations on his hands after exposure to powerful rays during his work.
A special musical program will be rendered by the Friday Morning Music Club of Staunton Woodstock at the Keefe Church Thursday evening at 8. Local guests include Miss Madeline Whitlock of Arlington and Mr. J C McDowell of Chambersburg with several other visitors noted.
Fragmentary report mentions Mr F Hodgson ill at home and a medical note about S S Hodegon meeting with OR Swimley. Includes garbled figures 120 con and unclear context about discharge or return to health.
Mr J Haines Liluincott of Atlantic City New Jersey and Mrs Robert Walker of See EEN Va were entertained during a past week by Mr and Mrs Miles B Dean at their home Running Waters in the county. Miss Hilda Gordon Correll is leaving next week for Concord North Carolina where she will visit her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs W A Brown. Miss Correll will also spend time with Mrs EB C Earnhardt Jr at her summer home at Blowing Rock North Carolina.
Mrs A Bird and Miss Mary E Bird of Elkins West Virginia have visited the home of Mr and Mrs C E Babb for the past week.
Dr and Mrs G G Crawford of S Va were guests of friends yesterday. Miss Katherine Ridgely Dorset returned to St Paul Apartments after visiting Mrs Cozy Byrd Wilkins on the Apple Blossom Festival at Winchester Va. Mrs R E Ayler and Mr G E Ropp were in town today. Mr George Pine of Berryville a Berryville post office worker was a business caller. Mr and Mrs William Neudenberg of Berryville welcomed a daughter at Memorial Hospital. Miss Ellen March of the Methodist Home Gaithersburg Md passed through Winchester en route to Woodstock to visit friends and later Strasburg Winchester and Charles Town before returning.
Mrs J E Sutphin hosted at South Washington street home with guests from New York Mrs W M H Kenep on and Mrs Lawrence Shields staying at the George Washington Hotel last night.
The House elections committee will reopen hearings on the Hill Palmisano contest for Maryland's Third District seat in Baltimore. The panel, led by Chairman Vincent, plans further informal discussion about election returns from Palmisano's home precinct. Palmisano is a Democrat and Hill a Republican.
In 1880 New York state extended voting rights to women on school matters marking the first suffrage privilege in this domain. This adds to the historical record of women’s political participation and educational policy in the era.
The Colonial Theatre hosts Smiling Eyes Company with Frank Maley leading a musical comedy program. Featuring Bennett and Bennett, the Mason Sisters, Jack Neff, Bob Capers, Lillian Maley, and Frisco Four, the act promises big time entertainment with changing programs and extra feature nights.
A military expert argues Gibraltar serves no useful purpose while a judge notes the insurance company remains strong. The exchange highlights debate over strategic value and financial backing.
An argument over work led Dan Rakes, a negro employee, to allegedly shoot manager Daffin with a shotgun from a tenant house window. Daffin was taken to Emergency Hospital with internal injuries as Rakes was jailed on a charge of shooting with intent to kill.
Reno May 3 Lady Mary Heath noted aviatrix was granted a divorce from Sir James Heath citing extreme cruelty.
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