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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1928

Page

3

China and the world outlook as seen by Dr Tucker Shields

Dr Randolph Tucker Shields of Tainan China spoke at the Gentry Inn scene on May 8 about modern China. He outlined three Chinese regions under different leaders, foreign influence, and the role of Western nations, urging intelligent aid from America and Great Britain to prevent Russian resurgence. The report also notes Mr and Mrs Henry Munt returning to Hopewell after visiting Winchester Gettysburg Baltimore Washington Cape Charles.

Dr. T. S Gentry Lubenya Eld Essington Inn Randolph ‘Tucker Shields Tainan China Shields Mediterranean Mnow Atlantic Pacific Manchuria Chang Tso-Ling Darien Feng Yu Hsiang Feng Moscow Chiang Kai Shek England America Friends of China Russia Japan Great Britain Dr. Shields Petersburg Progress Index Henry Munt Hopewell Valley of Virginia Winchester Gettysburg Baltimore Washington Cape Charles Munt Post Office Department Richmond

Civic League Meets at Handley Library Monday

The Woman's Civic League will hold its regular monthly meeting at Handley Library at 3 30 o clock Monday afternoon May 14. Reports are expected from members who attended the Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs convention in Alexandria. The Fort Loudoun Chapter D A R elected Rose McDonald as regent and noted the resignation of Mrs. Warren Rice. The chapter plans a June 19 picnic at Packall Ford near Shepherdstown.

Woman’s Civic League Handley Library League Maurice M. Lynch Martin Wisecarver C. Fred Barr Virginia Federation of Women’s Clubs Alexandria Rose McDonald Fort Loudoun Daughters of the American Revolution John H. Rosenberger Warren Rice J. W. Sibert Susie Strider Anna S. Briggs D. W. Ritenour G. O. Miller D. O'Neal George H. Heist H. R. Greene Vernon Eddy Frank B. Crawford Richard Hatcher Rice Shepherdstown Jost Hite Pennsylvania Rumsey Steamat

Birthday Party for Mr. Ritter Draws Wide Winchester Circle

Friends and relatives gathered May 8 at the Ritters’ Northwestern Grade home to celebrate Mr. Ritter’s 33rd birthday. Surprised guest list included Ritter family members from Winchester and nearby towns along with visitors from Detroit and Chicago, with gifts, games, and refreshments as the evening progressed.

Loring Ritter Mr. Ritter Strother Sherman Warren Driver Winchester Maurice Ritter Detroit Mich Virginia Larrick Catherine Dove Boyce Nellie Anderson Gore Hilda Louise Hoover Daisy Luttrell Lelia Myra Payne Anna Virginia Bayliss Francis Hook Pauline Marple Messrs Norman Luttrell Leo Walden Chicago Ill Edmond Wilson William Cooper Harry Maynard Patterson George Larrick Raymond Pingley James Stephen Merriner Edward Payne Philip Ritter Ritter

Marriage in Hagerstown Ties Katherine Brombaugh to Le Kane

Relatives and friends in Hagerstown heard of the marriage of Katherine Brombaugh daughter of Mr and Mrs L A Brombaugh West Race street to Le Kane of Winchester Virginia. The groom works as a weaver at the Winchester woolen mill and the couple have gone to his home in Winchester.

Hagerstown Katherine Brombaugh L.A. Brombaugh West Race Street

Sunday School Teachers Entertain at First Baptist

Sunday evening social in the First Baptist Church social room hosts the intermediate department teachers. Activities include games and refreshments as part of the church community gathering. Rev Dr Price to return to China next August and is noted as a leading Southern Presbyterian missionary who studied with Drs McFaden and Graham at Union Theological Seminary.

the Baptist Sunday School First Baptist Church Price China P. Frank Price Winchester Southern Presbyterian Church F. T. McFaden James R. Graham, Jr Union Theological Seminary

Swimleys Return From Mystic Shrine Convention

Dr and Mrs A C Swimley return home after two months away following attendance at the annual Mystic Shrine convention in Miami Florida concluding their trip.

Swimley Shriners A. C. Swimley The Mystic Shrine Miami Fla

Notable Visitors and Residents Gather in Winchester Society Notes

A crowded roster of visitors and locals fills Winchester society pages with travel to the south east and west Florida coast and a Havana tour. Guests at Hotel Jack include Harvey Hester Henry Westall and G B Norris while Miss Verda Boehm heads to Washington. Regulars include Dr Swimley reopening his office and Miss Dorothy Crisman visiting Martinsburg.

Messrs Harvey Hester Henry Westall Asheville, N. C Jack

Local residents return from travels and medical care

Mr H D Fuller to return from Rotary in Norfolk this afternoon. John Clayton, recently operated on at Johns Hopkins, recuperating en route to Albemarle. Mrs S Gardner Waller of Front Royal guests of Mrs E Blanch Crisman on South Braddock. Mortimer Harkins Sr of Washington visits South Loudoun Street. Miss Lucas and Miss Williams of Howard Pa visit Dudleys on South Cameron then go home. Mr and Mrs W S Gilkeson return from Culpeper after Apple Blossom Festival trip. Mrs John Milburn of Cleveland recovering after tonsil operation at Memorial Hospital.

Cauthorn W. L. Cauthron South Washington Street Leigh R. Powell B. W. Wright Albert Dudley Baltimore Mortimer Harkins, Jr Mrs. Kremer Loudoun Street Washington Verda Boehm Roanoke Misses Boehm North Cameron Street John Clayton Johns Hopkins Hospital Albin 8. Gardner Waller Front Royal E. Blanch Crisman South Braddock Street Mortimer’ Harkins, Sr Mrs Luther Kremer South Loudoun Street W. S. Gilkeson York Apartments Culpeper D. J. Coleman M. H. Caffee Winchester Maryland Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch John Milburn Cleveland Ohio John Loy Memorial Hospital

Local visitors frequent area during the festival

Mr J Martin Carper of Richmond and Marshall Carper of Aflex stay with Mr and Mrs W S Carper at ring home in Boyce during the festival. Guests include Karl E B Martin recovering from an appendicitis operation at Memorial Hospital and Herbert Keeler of North Carolina. Also visiting are C A Ford of Front Royal plus Mary Wineman and Howard and John Wineman from Greensburg. Guests from Martinsburg and Hagerstown enjoy the event at O D Braithwaite’s Fairmont avenue home.

J. Martin Carper Richmond, Va Marshall 8. Carper Aflex W. 8. Carper Ring Boyce Karl EB. Martin Memorial Hospital Herbert Keeler North Carolina Martin Willie Dunn Della Dunn Sue DeHaven Martinsburg W. Va Paul Deval Richmound Grace Georgie Heatwold Hagerstown O. D. Braithwaite Fairmont Avenue

Senate passes bill to curb cotton gambling penalties

The Senate approved a bill setting penalties of 15000 dollars or up to five years in prison for government officials who publish predictions about cotton trends. The measure, sent to the House, aims to curb speculative cotton gambling.

Associated Press Washington Senate House

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