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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1931

Page

3

Prince of Liars a Harpers Ferry Play by Heart Church Cast

A Hearts Church youth group presents the comedy Prince of Liars in Harpers Ferry W Va tonight. The plot follows Arthur Hummington who after reading the Arabian Nights acts to help others, causing a series of comic complications when a visiting actress arrives. The cast includes Chester Hobert Ralph Ormerod Joshua Gillibrand Fred Liary and others. Randolph Macon students attend the Apple Blossom Festival with Dr R E Blackwell among the visitors.

Dar A Teale Haroun al Rashid Arthur Hummington Chester Hobert the Prince of Liars Ralph Ormerod Jack Harrell Joshua Gillibrand Edwin Lillis Dobson Fred Liary Rosa Colombier Louise Rehill Daisy Maitland Virginia Rehil Barbara Helen Fugitt Randolph-Macon R. E. Blackwell Randolph-Macon College Ashford Messrs J. K. Cox Ashland J. B. Hedrick, Jr Front Royal R. H. Lewis Cumberland, Md C. W. Paskal Meorgefield W. Va L. C. Staples Stephens City E. B. Zimmerman Pittsburgh

Social Calendar Highlights Seven Meetings Tonight

Thursday schedule lists G A A regular meeting at 7 00 P M in the club room and a 8 30 P M Choral Club session at Christ Church Parish House. Also 8 00 P M shows The Comical Country Cousins benefit play in Inwood for Boys Band and 1 00 P M American Legion Post luncheon at George Washington Hotel.

Christ Church Parish House Inwood W. Va American Legion George Washington Hotel

Twin Sisters Tie The Knot In Double Charlotte Ceremony

Miss Martha Virginia Snyder and Miss Elizabeth Carolina Snyder wed Hub Reid Jones of Asheville and George Norman Bisa nar of Hickory in Myers Park Methodist Church Charlotte on April 30. Attendants included Sherwood W. Jones Donald Johnson and Mrs Bar nette Garrison. The brides are daughters of Mr and Mrs James Luther Snyder. The reception followed at the Snyder home on Queens Road.

Snyder Charlotte N. C Winchester Frederick County Jefferson County W. Va Myers’ Park Methodist Episcopal Church Martha Virginia Snyder Hubert Reid Jones Asheville Elizabeth Carolina Snyder George Norman Bisanar Hickory James Luther Snyder Frieda Crisman Adam Crisman Summit Point Olivia Harmer John S. Soat Gilbert R. Combs Mrs. Snyder Queens Road Myers Park Stuart Hall Staunton National Park Seminary Washington Raleigh

Local chapter officers chosen as annual picnic planned

At a meeting at the former's home in Richmond area absent members were noted. Mrs. Frank Baldwin Crawford was elected regent and a full slate of officers was announced. The group stored plans for the June picnic at a historic site and welcomed Mrs. J. Howard Cather as chairman of arrangements.

G. Hardy South Stewart Virginia William Davis Continental Congress Washington Katherine Glass Greene J. Howard Cather Frank Baldwin Crawford Anna Briggs William P. Massey Henry Moling, Jr C. Vernon Eddy Boyd R. Richards William W. Glass Susie Glass Strider John H. Rosenberger D. W. Ritenour John W. Rosenberger Townsend Jolliffe William Richards

Delphian Society In Regular Session In Winchester

The Winchester Chapter of the Delphian Society met at Handley Library with theme on Roman civilization. Members present included Mrs. Elizabeth Kurtz Grim and leaders Mrs. E G Rusk and several others. two guests attended. The next meeting is scheduled for May 28 at 8 pm.

Winchester The Delphian Society Handley Library Elizabeth Kurtz Grim E. G. Rusk Louis L. Baker Boyd R. Richards C. Vernon Eddy Samuel F. Hoshour Carl R. Swinson

Out-of-town visitors, guests in Strasburg and Fairfax Lane

Mr Charles J Borum and Dr A L Vaughan of Strasburg spent today in the city. Mr and Mrs Frank Hole and Mrs Elizabeth Markling of Barcroft Va and Mr J H Burkholder and Mrs Edward Burkholder of Wick visited Katie Chapman at home. Miss Nan Purcell shows slight improvement but remains ill. Miss Nancy Chapman returned to Atlanta after a county stay with her mother and sister Elizabeth Rosenberger as far as Washington. Miss Martha Glenn of Princeton N J visited friends, en route to Wardensville Va to stay two weeks with her parents, met by her sister Susie Glenn. Invitations issued for a Strasburg Theater dance this evening with Soddy Haines and his orchestra. Mr Jack Riley of New York City recently arrived to visit his mother Mrs J W Riley on West Piccadilly. Miss Margaret Nelson returned to Atlanta after visiting Mrs J Victor Arthur in Fairfax Lane.

McCone California James McCone Mary McCone Hunter H. McGuire San Francisco Cal Fort Omaha Neb Fannie Elizabeth Smith Edward Kremer Richmond Edward Ogle Kremer Winchester Shearer First Baptist Church of Robert Edwin Smith Winchester Memorial Hospital Stuart Circle Kremer Handley High School Shenandoah Valley Academy Thomas E. Kremer Charles J. Borum A. L. Vaughan Strasburg Frank Hole Elizabeth Markling Barcroft J. H. Burkholder Edward Burkholder Wic Katie Chapman The Couny Nancy Chapman Atlanta Elizabeth Rosenberger Washington Martha Glenn Princeton N. J Glenn Wardensville D. Va Susie Glenn Jack Riley New York City J. W. Riley West Piccadilly Street Margaret Nelson J. Victor Arthur Fairfax Lane

Found Guilty In Auto Liquor Case

Harry Allemong of the county was found guilty in the county magistrate court by Justice Tavener for operating a vehicle under the influence of liquor and illegal possession of liquor. He received six months in jail, a $100 fine plus costs, and his car was confiscated. He appealed to the Circuit Court with a $500 bond. Principal witness Jake Haines testified he was invited into the car and offered liquor, refused, and then alleges Allemong forced him to drink and assaulted him. Allemong denied the charges and said Haines was drunk and fell into the car.

Harry Allemong Tavenner Allemong Jake Haines Haines

Chicago grain closing prices ease on weak Liverpool New York values

Prices on the Chicago Board of Trade slipped as Liverpool and New York declines pressured markets. Short selling and realizations pushed values lower, with July wheat at 61 1 2, September 61 4, December 65. July corn 61 2, September 57 4, December 6. July oats 28 1 2, September 28 1 2, December 30 4 5. July rye 39, December 42 1 2.

Liverpool New York Stock Exchange Chicago Board of Trace

U. S. Steel Slumps to New Low on Rail Weakness

The stock market closed hard as rails weakness and selling pressure dragged U. S. Steel down nearly three points to under 107, its lowest since 1924. Rock Island and Union Pacific each fell about five points amid over 1,500,000 shares traded.

Associated Press New York U. S. Steel Rock Island Union Pacific

Berwin Heights Girl Thought To Be Held Captive

Ruth Wanamaker 25, foster daughter of Dr and Mrs M L Turner of Berwyn Heights Maryland, is missing after leaving Union Station to meet her foster mother. Police investigate kidnapping or amnesia theory as two anonymous notes suggesting captivity proved false leads. Detectives searched the Pennsylvania Avenue house and a Seat Pleasant Maryland address but found no trace of the girl.

Associated Press Washington Ruth Wanamaker M. L. Turner Berwyn Heights Union Station Pennsylvania House Pennsylvania Avenue Seat Pleasant

Tolerance Defined by Covington Virginian Quote

A Covington Virginian quote on tolerance frames forgiveness of others as a personal stance. It emphasizes a mindset of forbearance toward different views and actions.

University Head Dies After Signing 300 Diplomas

Dr. 8 Dol Brooks of Baylor University, 67, died in Waco Texas after a cancer battle. He had planned to sign diplomas for 400 graduates but stopped after signing about 300 as doctors ordered rest. He sent a farewell message to students telling them to carry on.

Associated Press Waco Texas Dol. Brooks Baylor University Brooks

Baptists Endorse Hoover on Law Observance Arms Plans

In Birmingham on May 14 the Southern Baptist Convention unanimously adopted and forwarded to President Hoover a resolution praising his stance on law observance and enforcement and on the reduction of land and naval armaments.

Birmingham Ala Southern Baptist Convention Hoover

Bandits Raid A Hotel Dice Game

Six men armed with shotguns robbed a Louisville hotel dice game venue on May 14, grabbing cash and fleeing. Police searched the area for suspects and reviewed surveillance for leads. No injuries were reported in the incident.

The Associated Press Louisville, Ky

Robbery at Watterson Motel Yields Cash and Jewelry

A pistol wielding suspect robbed the Watterson Motel basement area today escaping with cash estimated between 3500 and 5000 dollars and a quantity of jewelry. Police warn more items may be missing as investigation continues.

Watterson

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