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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1930
Page
3
Social reporter Mrs. Isabelle FP. Miller accepts items by mail or telephone for the next day. Fado anteni on news Sa between 3 and 4 p m for the following day. Phone 33.
The Boyce rural High School staged That’s One On Bill at the Parish Hall last evening with humor and a cast led by Mildred Wilson in place of Miss Mary Lou Fritts. A future benefit play The Cousin From Coon Ridge is set for May 14 at Hayfield school house. Dr. Ralph B. Snapp attends Virginia State Dental Association in Richmond May 12 14.
The new imported Deauville Sandals are handwoven from soft leathers with molded or regular soles. They come in narrow American lasts with widths from AAA to C and include Cuban or high heel options. Broad selections feature the stamped trade mark Deauville Sandals.
Members from Winchester attended the district convention in Richmond and returned by automobile last night. Highlighted attendees include H. Clay De Grange, McSherry Lupton, John F. Rodman, Hugh Duffey, D. D. Arnold, Rev. Dr. McFaden, Fred Gains, Thomas J. Cooper, H. B. McCormac, T. B. Patton, Charles Coffman, J. Victor Arthur, Percy Miller, J. William Stryker, Bernard Sullivan, John Miller, Walker Bond, Alson Hott, Ralph Fansler, Daniel Lupton, and Cyril Mee the song leader.
The Winchester Book Club met yesterday afternoon at the Model Home on Graystone Terrace. Miss Duvall hosted and refreshments followed the meeting. Attendees included Mrs. Walter H. Bosserman and other local ladies.
The Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South men hosted a Mother's Day banquet in the church parlors honoring mothers of the congregation. The program featured hymns, readings, toasts, solos, and a talk by Rev. Robert B. Nelson with accompanying piano by Ivan Jackson. Several local residents and visitors were noted in attendance or plans, including travels to the Pacific coast and visits to Harrisburg and Greencastle.
In Berryville Virginia on May 13 to 15 church leaders from the diocese and several officials will attend the annual meeting of the Women s Auxiliary to the Board of Missions at Grace Episcopal Church. Noted prelates include Rt Rev Henry St George Tucker and Rt Rev R E L Strider among others with 170 delegates and multiple officers listed. The White Post Millwood Wickliffe and Berryville branches will host as guest branches.
Weather outlook for the week beginning Monday calls for showers in the Middle Atlantic and North Atlantic states starting Monday or Monday night. Showers will continue two or three days before generally fair weather returns. Cooler by midweek with a warm spell possible on Saturday.
Handley High School Cadet Band and Orchestra under Prof. W. Hy McIlwee delivered a new musical triumph at the annual concert in the High School Auditorium. The program, called the best in the two organizations’ history, featured the Handley Quartette with the band and lively xylophone solos by Kenneth Windle and a comical number The Band Didn’t Strike. The program closed with a stirring march by the full band and bugle corps. The concert highlighted the skills of young musicians with strong instrumental solos and ensemble performances.
The office of California Republican Senator Hiram Johnson in the Capitol was ransacked last night with personal correspondence files rifled. Police began an investigation as Johnson stated that his private correspondence was read, though no items appeared to be missing at first.
New York May 10 Leading shares closed higher after a quiet two hour session with 1 900 000 shares traded. Gains of 3 to 8 points were seen in more than a score of issues as professional traders awaited further testing of early week lows.
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals announced a rummage sale to be held here next week with the exact day to be announced early in the week. Volunteers seek angel or apparel donations and ask contributors to contact Mrs. Robert M. Ward at 41 J by phone.
In Chicago on May 10 Mrs Al bino De Porre two months a widow killed her three children and then died by her own hand. Neighbors found the scene at the cottage after the murders and the woman’s body. Poverty and grief over the husband’s death were blamed for the tragedy.
The election contest of John Philip Hill a Republican against Vincent L. Palmisano a Democrat over a lease in the Third Congressional district of Maryland Baltimore City was reopened today before the House elections committee. Hill's counsel renewed fraud charges while Palmisano's attorney cited Maryland Court of Appeals decisions that non mandatory provisions of state election law are directory.
President Hoover and a small party arrived at a Virginia mountain camp after a fast drive from Washington and brief road delays. As the President paused, several dozen convicts working on the road stared curiously at him before he changed into fishing clothes and went to the stream.
In Bombay on May 10 ceremonial prayers ushered in Bakrid, marking Abraham’s sacrifice. Thousands participated peacefully as leaders spurned processions to avert clashes. Unusual protective measures were set across India to prevent Hindu Muslim rioting during the Mohammedan feast.
Census statistics show Lancaster PA with 60,596 residents, up 7,446 or 14 percent, and Lebanon PA with 25,362 residents, up 719 or 2.18 percent, reflecting regional growth.
Forty seven civilians died in Chengchow during an aerial bombardment by government forces. Many injured as several buildings were destroyed. Fighting continued along a 70 mile front near the Lungha Railway with northern forces deploying armoured cars and lorries converted into anti aircraft tanks.
Seven planes carried two students from Carnegie Institute of Technology Michigan Ohio State Kansas University University of Illinois Detroit University Minnesota for a Curtis-Wright air tour departure from Pittsburgh toward Baltimore. In Baltimore they join John Hopkins students and meet arrivals from Cornell Harvard and New York University in New York.
Justice was dispensed to three brothers in local police court today totaling 109 dollars. Ellis H. Shifflett was fined 75 dollars for flouring a revolver and threatening to shoot Mrs. Edith Whitlock at 368 Charles street. Two brothers John W. Shiffiet and C. E. Shiffiet were each fined 17 dollars for assault and disorderly conduct in Funk's pool room.
A mob attacked a courthouse vault as guards fought to reach a jailed negro. Explosives blasted barriers, a door was blown off, and a body was dragged and chained to an auto before being set ablaze in the negro district. Soldiers later removed the corpse amid post‑dawn violence and fires.
Hogue Creek Virginia notes list visits on May 10 as Rev and Mrs C J Racey and a driver were dinner guests of Mrs de Bowman. Vernon Baker visited with Mr and Mrs Heflin and children. George Clarke of Whitacre joined Mr and Mrs Gover and sons for a recent Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. 0 Miss Frances Larrick spent Sunday evening with Miss Orndorff. Mr. and Mrs. Westa and children visited Mr. and Mrs. J B Orndorff that evening.
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