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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1931

Page

3

Coronation Week Social Calendar for Queen Shenandoah

The schedule lists social events in Winchester and nearby venues for Queen Shenandoah and her court. Mrs. Richard Eve Byrd hosts a Monday reception. coronation at Handley High School. Princess reception at courtfield. Apple Blossom balls and musicales at George Washington Hotel and Hotel Drucilla. grand parade and triumpal march through Winchester. features performances by Red Bailey’s Ten Collegians and Buddy Codori’s Pennsylvania Ramblers. events continue Wednesday with luncheons and ballrooms across town.

Queen Shenandoah Handley High School Courtfield Harry C. _ Stouffer George Washington Hotel Red” Bailey Collegians Apple Blossom Square Ce Rouss Hall Senseney Strasburg Hotel Drucilla Jordan Springs Buddy” Codors Pennsylvaniania Ramblers Shenandoah Winchester Winchester, Fair Grounds North Shenandoah Valley Academy Staunton Military Academy Orchestra Gold Room Red Bailey Buddy” Codori Pennsylvania Ramblers

Prominent Fairfax Women Named For Parade Panel

The article lists several Fairfax residents including Mrs J Fred Essary and Mrs Blair Banister as parade panelists. It notes Miss Margaret Yeakley of New Kensington Pa has been invited to be first assistant librarian in New York City after completing library training at Simmons College and a degree from Wittenberg College.

Vantage J. Fred Essary Annabelle Essary The Virginia College Blair Banister Thomas R. Keith Margaret Yeakley New York City New Kensington T. B. Yeakley Yeakley New York Simmons College Boston Simmons Wittenberg Collge Springfield New Kensington High School Taylor Yeakley Lynn Mass Miss Yeakley Taylor B. Yeakley First Lutheran Church of William Yeakley Frederick County Hunter Yeakley Winchester

Washington Parties To Attend Blossom Festival In Winchester

The Washington Post reports Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester begins tomorrow and runs through Wednesday with private parties in town. Notables Mrs Harry Flood Byrd and Mrs Thomas W Harrison will entertain guests as part of events tied to Gray Gables. A Washington alumnae trip from Sweet Briar College is planned for Wednesday with luncheon and tours at the Hunter home, reservations required by tomorrow.

Washington Post Winchester Harry Flood Byrd Virginia Thomas W. Harrison Washington Sweet Briar College Elizabeth Saunders Gray Gables

Marriage License Issued To John Wilkinson And Miss Northamer

A marriage license was issued in the Corporation clerk's office today to John Edwin Wilkinson of Munson Pennsylvania and Mary Margaret Northamer of Kylestown Pennsylvania. The Rev E J Rohart of First Christian Church officiated. Wilkinson is a postal clerk and the son of Frank Wilkinson of Munson. Northamer is the daughter of George Northamer of Kylestown.

John Edwin Wilkinson Munson Mary Margaret Northamer Kylestown Frank Wilkinson George Northamer E. J. Rohart First Christian Church Harrison Banks Burr Powell Harrison Banks of Winchester Queen of Love and Beauty Polly Brinton Peter Yates Brinton Richmond

Hensell to Visit During Apple Blossom Week

Mr Clarence W Hensell arrived from Staunton to attend the Apple Blossom Festival and will stay the entire week. He will spend most time at Frank Feinberg’s store on North Loudoun street, where he was long connected and will greet old friends there.

Hensell Clarence W. Hensell Staunton Frank Feinberg Loudoun Street

Arranges Display In Honor Of Queen Shenandoah VIII

Mr. C. A. Cooper has set up a military and artistic display at No. 120 East Clifford street to honor Miss Patricia D. Morton of Winchester England. The exhibit features apple blossoms and national emblems of the United States and Great Britain. Public viewing is invited day or night. Nearby, the Hodgson garden with numerous tulips is also open for inspection.

Shenandoah VIII C. A. Cooper F. B. Hodgson East Clifford Street Patricia D. Morton Winchester Eng United States Great Britain Joseph Hodgson

Mrs Byrd Hosts Dinner For Queen Shenandoah VIII

Mrs Richard Evelyn Byrd of Amherst Street prepared a dinner tonight for Queen Shenandoah VIII Patricia Morton and her mother Mrs Edward Stroud, with guests Mr and Mrs Ashton Starke of Richmond, Virginia. Mr and Mrs Harry Schmidt hosted by Mrs Jack Andresen of Glen Rock, New Jersey, sister of Mr Schmidt.

Mrs. Byrd Ashton Starke Richmond Richard Evelyn Byrd Amherst Street Shenandoah VIII Patricia Morton Edward Stroud Mrs. Starke Jack Andresen Glen Rock New Jersey Harry Schmidt South Washington Street Andresen Schmidt

Richmond Festival Tour Draws Local Families

The Richmond News Leader reports about festival plans with residents touring Shenandoah belt blooms and visiting Winchester Staunton and Staunton area relatives. Mr and Mrs Henry Carrington will drive to Winchester to meet Mr and Mrs H B McCormac. Miss Helen Tarrant Moyeton Sanders and Mrs Bruce Livy join a Richmond weekend circuit to visit Mrs Burr Hem and Mr and Mrs William Sitterding.

Richmond News-Leader Shenandoahapbelt eSee Saeen Oe Henry P. Carrington H. B McCormac Winchester Helen Tarrant Moyeton Sanders Staunton Bruce Livy Richmond Burr Hem William Sitterding

Rev Mr and Mrs Witherspoon Return From Honeymoon

The Rev E D Witherspoon and his wife return from their wedding trip spent largely in Greensboro North Carolina and Raleigh and Statesville. They reside at 405 West Cork Street. Frances Talbot McFaden is Mrs Witherspoon. He pastors Highland Avenue Presbyterian Church.

E. D. Witherspoon Greensboro N. C W. S Witherspoon Raleigh Statesville West Cork Street Witherspoon Frances Talbot McFaden L. C. Caldwell Natalie F. Smith Edward Ingle Richmond F. T. McFaden Presbyterian Church North Braddock Street

Cham bersboro Man Heads to City on Brief Business

M Shatzer of Chambersboro Pa travels to a nearby city for a day or two on business.

M. Shatzer Chambersbore

Festival Guests Arrive for Local Social Week

A stream of visitors arrives for the festival in the city with dignitaries and families from Bristol Tenn to Washington and Richmond checked into local homes. Host families include the Stouffer, Kaufman, Grim, McCartney, McFaden, Stryker, Richards, Parson and Arthur households among others.

Birth of Anne Parker Barnett at home of Barnetts

Mr and Mrs John E Barnett welcomed an eight pound baby girl named Anne Parker Barnett. Former Miss Madeline Strode of Stephens City is noted. Various relatives and guests from Washington Charlottesville Baltimore Flint and Harrisonburg visit or prepare for the upcoming festival. Memorial Hospital notes and local arrivals are listed with multiple host families and guests.

Evelyn Harm Newton Harman Clearbrook Memorial Hospital Ann Hill Baltimore Rosalie Nelson West Boscowen Street Carroll Baker Bobby Lizzie Baker Chevy Chase, Md James W. Hillward South Braddock Street Paul Crofts Ralph Dens Mary Duwaller Washington Floyd Grim Frank J. Massey Mary Massey Masters Kern and Frances Massey J. P. Stryker North Kent Street William H. Arthur Ashland B. F. Arthur John A Neel Capitola Neel John £. Barnett Anne Parker Barnett Sadie Finklestein State Teachers Morris Finkelstein Leonard Leech Small Son Flint, Mich C. W. Hollis

Fall Looks To Hoover As Only Hope of Escape

Albert B. Fall pleaded for a presidential pardon as his sole escape from a one year jail term and a $100000 fine on bribery convictions linked to naval oil reserve leases. He will not appeal further and cites likely fatal strain from any re trial.

Fall Hoover Three Rivers New Mexico Albert B. Fall E. L. Doheny Secretary of the Interior District of Columbia Frank J. Hogan Washington

Franklin Repository to End May 15 Merge into Public Opinion

The Franklin Repository of Chambersburg Pennsylvania announced it will cease operations May 15 and merge into the Public Opinion its purchaser. Founded in 1869 and a member of the Associated Press the paper will discontinue as a standalone publication.

Associated Press Chambersburg Franklin Repository Pennsylvania Public Opinion

Stocks Higher In Dull Trading Close Firm

New York May 5 stocks edged up in dull trading with the market finishing firm. Copper prices fell but losses narrowed as the metal declined. Total volume under 1.5 million shares.

New York

Chicago Grain Closing Prices Rise on Visible Supply Decline

A greater decrease in the visible supply of all grains plus Liverpool strength pushed Chicago Board of Trade prices higher. Wheat May 83 ½, July 64, Sopa 63. Corn May 56, July 58 ½, Sep 58. Oats July 27 ½, Sep 28. Rye May 33, July 36, Sep 38.

Chicago Board of Trade Liverpool United States

State Takes Over An Old Bank In Washington Pa

Washington Pa May 4 The First National Bank and Trust Company, the largest and oldest bank in Washington county, was taken over by the state banking department today. Officers said it was solvent with deposits of 5 370 190 and resources of 6 983 355. Surplus and profit stood at 712 326 and capital at 600 000 with dividends of 72 000 paid last year.

Associated Press Washington, Pa First National Bank and Trust Company Washington County State Banking Department

Flier Completes Trip's First Leg From Japan to Alaska

Seiji Yoshihara completes the first leg of a planned trans Pacific flight by landing at Numusaki Japan after a 368 mile hop from Tokyo. The leg routes via Kurile and Aleutian Islands. The aircraft and pilot aim to reach the United States in subsequent legs.

Associated Press Numusaki Japan United States Kurile Aleutian Islands Seiji Yoshihara Tokyo

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bering Star Richard Eve- Byrd Queen Queen Shenandah Lewis H. Hyde Boscawen Street W. E. Cooper Admiral Richard Evelyn Byrd John M. Steck, Sr Fairmont Avenue Huntsberry’s Huntsberry Mr. and Mrs. Witherspoon Hyde West Wew Street Helen Weaver Front Royal Miss Lunsford Messrs Jack Cheney Ridgely White Tome School Port Deposit, Md Frank Hack Washington Street Monte Green University of Virginia Mrs Melvin Green Augusta Conrad Fred L. Glaize East Piccadilly Street Sallie Paxton Florence Ala Josephine Powe St., Louis Louis L. Baker Braddock Street Stuart Hall Henry Barton Daniels William and Mary College Williamsburg, Va Miss Mary McKenzie Elmer Carruthers University, Va Robert Connor Cherrydale W. B. George South Stewart Street Kimmy Cox Edway Harris Gr Stone Terrace Cox Elmer T. Hicks Willard, Ohio J. H. Bott Skipper” Woodward Long Island City N. Y Col Bryan Conrad Stewart Street Woodward J. B. Jones Oscar Harry Mr. Jones Medical College of Virginia Jones J. N. Bagwell, Sr J. N. Bagewell, Jr Parkway D. A. Dickson Bristol, Tenn C. Stouffer Mrs. M. Geller L. Kaufman Joan Nichols Detroit, Mich Mary Greenway Yee Nonie McCartney Robert Burbank Kate McCartney Laura, Bates Bessie Branner Leslie Wright Christine Cedar Creek Sarahan Apple Pie Ridge Leslie D. Grim Bobbie Harrisburg, Pa Mrs. Grim Walter Shiner Handley Avenue Maurice Bluing Thomas Lomax Hunter Richmond Times Dispatch Judge Fishburne Boyd R. Richards Anne Rissler Charles Town W. Va Mary Capper Miss Capper Mr. Lewis Buddy 3d Alva Richards Read Gibson Richmond, Va Louise Harris Berryville Sally McDonald Wilmington, del Albert Baker Hilda Miller Johns Hopkins Hospital Garland Hansbrough Harry K. Barr Barr Shipping Corporation William MacKenzie West Boscawen Street Martin Matthews Mother Taylor Barr Thomas Sprint Charlottesville Mamie Childs Mr. Sprint Sprint Evelyn Chids Margaret Beck State Teachers’ College Harrisonburg Paul Beck Louise Snyder Richard Osborne Parkway Avenue Eleanor and Elizabeth Barton Randolph, Jr Mas Robert T. Barton, Jr J. Scott Parrish Robert T Barton, Sr W. W. Emory Ben Sutton Elk Park T. M Hiltzheimer West Cork Street Sutton Leah Eakle Hagerstown Martha Stine W. A. Henson Riverton Mrs. A. Swanson Trevor Downer Jack Brazier Rand M Hansbrough Bell Clothes Shop, Inc Sélanberger Owe Hunt Hubby Orient Alicia Patterson Aviatrix Joseph Medill Patterson Chicago Peter Grimm Shanghai W. Apie & Company Tinta Jubbe Wishisaton Cro Telephone National Flier Trip Deauville Lovett Bros Margaret Hodgson Riley & Son Kaufman Coats Saeed A. _M. SWIMLEY
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