Engagements and Social News From Winchester Area
Mrs. William Nelson Wilbur of Warrenton announces Harriet Mason Wilbur's engagement to Charles Thyson Castleman of Leesburg, with June wedding planned. Nan Taylor to wed Richard H. Gray in Waynesboro on June 29. Gray works at Shenandoah Valley National Bank. Gertrude Spencer Brugh to marry in Paris this June. Lions Club members return from Farmville state convention led by Dr. Hawthorne. Mrs. Byrd reopens Amherst Street home for summer in Winchester. Merle B. Grubbs named Warren County High School valedictorian. to attend Hollins College. Birthday dinner honors Mr. Lockhart at daughter’s home. attendees include regional families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Nelson Wilbur
Warrenton, Va
Harriet.Mason Wilbur
Charles Thyson Castleman
Mr. Castleman
Eament
George Fielding Taylor
Waynesboro
Augusta County
Nan
Taylor
Richard H. Gray
Winchester
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Miss Taylor
State Teachers’ College
Harrisonburg
John Kerr School
Gray
Gertrude Brugh
Paris
Lynn K. Brush, Sr
Hagerstown
New York
Gertrude Spencer Brugh
Brugh
Lynn K. Brugh
Mary Stuart
E. C. Stuart
Lions’ Club
Lions Club
Farmville
Allen T. Hawthorne
Joseph B. Newlin
Leonard Sirbaugh
Kenneth Rush
Herbert Miller
Thomas M. Hiltzheimer
Hawthorne
Yuanoke
Front Royal
Merle B. Grubbs
E. L. Grubbs
Warren County High School
Miss Grubbs
Hollins College
Navy and Hopkins lacrosse guests attend Baltimore game
Admiral and Mrs Louis M Nulton joined the navy contingent at the Navy Johns Hopkins lacrosse match in Baltimore last Saturday with guests Comdr and Mrs Jonas H Ingram Lieut Comdr and Mrs Harry G Pattick and Comdr Paul D Dashiell Miss Dorothy Nurton visited Louisville and attended the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs Saturday Mrs McCormick hosted a tea for her mother in law Mrs A M D McCormick in Louisville
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Louis M. Nulton
Navy
Baltimore
Comdr
Jonas H. Ingram
Harry G. Pattick
Paul D. Dashiell
Dorothy Nurton
Louisville
Churchill Downs
McCormick
Lynde
Delawder Craige Wed in Winchester Ceremony
Announcement reports the marriage of Miss Verdie F. Delawder of Criders Rockingham County Virginia to Mr Theodore W. Craige of Macine Virginia. The ceremony was performed by Rev George W Stover at the United Brethren Church parsonage in Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verdie F. Delawder
Benjamin Delawder
Criders
Rockingham County
Theodore W. Craige
John Craige
Macine
Winchester
George W. Stover
The
United Brethren Church
North Avenue
Misses Evans and Dunlap Visit Washington Guests
Miss Katherine Evans Miss Frances Evans and Miss Margaret Evans travel with Mr Arthur Dunlap to Washington. They are hosted by Frances Evans a Garf ield Hospital student nurse and sister to the Evans sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine
Margaret Evans
Arthur Dunlap
Washington
Frances Evans
Garfield Hospital
Social Roundup Shows Visitors And Travel in Middletown Area
Mrs John Randolph Graham returns to New York after visiting uncle and aunt Dr and Mrs Julian F Ward. Mrs E W Webner and daughter Vera from Daytona Beach stay at Hotel Jack. Mr Fred Stryker travels to Washington and Baltimore after weekend visit. Frank Chandler Warren Hammack visit Middletown and Stephens City. Ruby Thomas visits sister Esther in Washington. Dorothy Stuart returns from Baltimore. William Lovett Jack Wilson visit Baltimore relatives Frank and Harry Lovett. Mrs J P Stryker returns from Washington to attend ill brother Rev John Massey at Providence Hospital. Father Massey improving. Mrs Claude Cammer hosts a bridge luncheon with five tables. Mrs R H Stokes returns from Rockville. Mrs C E Pope and son visit Middletown. W K Talley Jr spends night at George Washington Hotel. Winifred Ward Louise Dix teach in Stephenson. Dix heads home to Cape Charles, with Ward to Baltimore next.
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John Randolph Graham
New York
Julian F. Ward
Hog Prices Dip as Richmond Market Slumps
Richmond market reports show hog prices falling from 11 to 10.50 per hundred while overall meat sales stay strong. Cattle ranges and butter, eggs, and poultry prices shift modestly. spring lambs bring 17.50 for choice stock. potato sacks sell 5.50 to 6.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia
Western Creamery
K . St. Louis
Donald G. Best
Quincy
Illinois Department
American Legion
National Legion
George Cummane
Best
Cummane
Illinois
Missouri
Cummune
Quincey
Southern Illinois Penitentiary
Leonard, Ill
Two Marines, One A Captain, Killed By Nicaraguans
In La Paz Centro near Neon Nicaragua Capt C L Buchanan and Pvt Marvin Jackson of the US Marines were killed in a clash with liberal forces. Six rebels died and several marines were wounded.
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Associated Press
Managua
Nicaragua
C. L. Buchanan
Marvin Jackson
United States Marines
la Paz Centro
Neon
Nova Scotia Believes Nungesser Reached Newfoundland
Reports from Nova Scotia and Newfoundland claim the missing trans Atlantic flyers Charles Nungesser and Francois Coll reached Newfoundland on their planned Paris to New York flight. Postmaster General New dismissed these sightings as unreliable, citing Ames as a cautionary example of mistaken reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nova Scotia
Nungesser
Newfoundland
Associated Press
St. Johns
N. F
Ocean Pond
Charles Nungesser
Francois, Coll
Paris
New York
Harbor Grace
White Bourne
Washington
New
Ames
Pennsylvania
Mexican Congress Protests U S Nicaraguan Policy
The Mexican Congress through a permanent commission backs a Costa Rican request for Latin American parliaments to denounce U S Nicaraguan policy. The foreign committee report warns of political consequences and assigns responsibility for any diplomatic fallout with powers ruling the world. It will be sent to Costa Rica, other Latin bodies, and U S senators who opposed the state department stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Permanent Commission
United States
Foreign Committee
Borah
State Department
Right 10 Punish for Syndicalism Upheld by Court
The US Supreme Court upheld state power to punish syndicalism advocacy. California and Kansas laws were valid, denying free speech defense for syndicalist doctrine. Whitney and Burns convictions were sustained. in Kansas, Fiske was acquitted for insufficient evidence. The ruling held IWW organizers not automatically guilty under the statute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court
California
Kansas
Highest Tribunal
Charlotte Anita Whitney
William Burns
Industrial Workers ‘of the World
Harold B. Fiske
Workers of the World
Pinedo Eyes Newfoundland Flight for Lost French Fliers
In Chicago on May 16, Francesco de Pinedo, Italy's four continent aviator, plans to monitor the North Atlantic search from the air for Captains Nungesser and Coli, missing after their Atlantic crossing attempt. He will fly over Newfoundland and the Labrador coast after leaving Montreal for Trepassey. Quebec orders a hydroplane search along the St Lawrence and Gulf to find the missing flyers.
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Chicago
Nungesser
Colt
Atlantic
Francesco de Pinedo
Italy
Newfoundland
North Atlantic
Pinedo
Montreal
Trepassey
N. F
America
Columbus
Quebec
Province of
Labrador
St. Lawrence River
Gulf
Oll
Taschereaux
Wheat Price Fluctuation in Winchester Market
Wheat in Winchester rose to 1.40 per bushel this morning then fell to 1.36 this afternoon after telegraphic advices from Chicago and other markets signaled a sharp break in grain prices.
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Winchester
Chicago
Southern forces capture Pukow from Northerns on Yangtse
Pukow on the north bank of the Yangtse opposite Nanking fell to southern Chinese forces early Sunday. Northerners evacuated without a fight and looters were dealt with after departure while Chiang Kai-shek led maneuvers near Nanking. A British steamer Lungshan was fired upon near Whampoa Fort with no casualties.
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Shanghai
Pukow
Yangtse
Nanking
Chiang Kai-Shek
Tientsin-Pukow
Chuchow
Sampans
Chiang
Ross
Canton
Whampoa Fort
American Can Co Reopens Tax Rebate Case in N J
Federal Judge Joseph L Bodine reopened hearings in the 3 million dollar suit by the American Can Company and subsidiaries against the United States for alleged excessive income tax in 1917. The complainant seeks a rebate of 2,681,702 dollars plus 6 percent interest from the Bureau of Internal Revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
Joseph L. Bodine
American Can Company
United States
Bureau of Internla Revenue
Bootleggers Must File Income Taxes
The Supreme Court ruled that bootleggers and others with income from unlawful business must file federal income tax returns. However, the maker of the returns has a right to test the validity of tax on such income.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Mrs. Margaret Ritter Dies in Washington Widow of William Ritter
Mrs. Margaret C. Ritter former resident of this city died in Georgetown University Hospital Washington D C from heart trouble after a four week stay She was daughter of the late Adam and Mary Sawyer of Frederick County and widow of William Ritter who died thirty years ago Survived by sister Mrs Turner A Carper and two nephews The remains go to Harvey Carper’s home for services Wednesday at 3 o clock with burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery
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Margaret C. Ritter
This City
William Ritter
Georgetown University Hospital
Washington, D. C
Adam and Mary Sawyer
Frederick County
Ritter
Turner A. Carper
Stephens City
This County
Harvey Carper
Lacy Carper
East Germain Street
Mount Vernon Place
M. E. Church
Washington
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Sons of Revolution Open Convention In Richmond Today
The 38th annual National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution opens in Richmond with more than 1000 delegates. Wilbert H. Barrett of Adrian Michigan is president general and will give the morning address as committees are formed. Gov. Byrd and Mayor Bright participate in welcoming ceremonies.
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Richmond
National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution
House of Delegate
Wilbert H. Barrett
Adrian
Mich
Frank A. Smith
D. D
Elizabeth
N. J
Harry F. Byrd
Virginia
Fulmer Bright
National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution
Alfred Brosseau
Children of the American Revolution
Edward W. Fish
Virginia Society of Sons
H. M. Smith, Jr
Barrett
Ten Miners Injured As Cage Plunges At Scranton Mine
Ten men were injured nine seriously when a mine cage dipped 60 feet to the bottom of a 600 foot shaft at the Scranton Coal Company Dickson City project. Engineer George Brownell, 55, collapsed at his post causing the cage to run free and strike hard.
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Associated Press
Scranton
Johnson
Scranton Coal Company
Dickson City
George Brownell
Pomerene Names Meredith as Leading Nomination Candidate
Des Moines Iowa May 14 Former Ohio Senator Atlee Pomerene says William G McAdoo is out of the running for the Democratic nomination while Gov Smith of New York remains a viable contender He also calls E T Meredith a leading candidate and notes strong support for Smith among Democrats.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Atlee Pomerene
Ohio
William G. McAdoo
E. T. Meredith
Secretary of Agriculture
McAdoo
Pomerene
Gov. Smith
New York
Meredith
Sharp Rise in Broker Loans Triggers Stock Selloff
New York. May 16. Turbulent trading sent markets uneven as brokers pushed shares higher in parts of the list while selling pressured many names. The move followed the renewal rate for call money rising to 4 percent and the calling of about 15 million dollars in loans, with expectations of another federal reserve broker loan increase when figures are released after the close. Total volume neared 1.5 million shares.
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Associated Press
New York
Federal Reserve
Mrs. Annie M. Lillick Laid To Rest In York
The funeral of Mrs. Annie M. Lillick widow of John K. Lillick, formerly of the city, was held at her home 655 Lincoln Street York Pa on Thursday at 3 pm. Rev I A Raubenold officiated and Greenmount Cemetery burial followed committal by the Daughters of Liberty. The home was crowded with friends and flowers filled the rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie M. Lillick
John K. Lillick
Lincoln Street
York
I. A. Raubenold
Grace Reformed
Vincl Promises Strength for Weak Children
Advertisement claims Vincl strengthens nervous, run down children and adults. A mother testifies her boy, once 80 nervous and weak, gained health after taking Vincl. Warns if cod liver oil cannot be taken, use Vincl. promises first week of increased strength appetite and sleep. Miller's Drug Store promotes this iron and cod liver compound.
Those Who Didn't See Fete Missed Memorable Event
The Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester Virginia surpassed prior years in scale and spectacle. Queen Mrs Kenneth N Gilpin led a well organized event despite imperfect weather, with high praise for Frederick County Chester H Clay DeGrange and the committees for a memorable festival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Virginia Fruit
Virginia State Horticultural Society
H. Clay De+ Grange
Kenneth N. Gilpin
Frederick County
Chester
H. Clay DeGrange
Swanson to Head Memorial Day Exercises at Front Royal
United States Senator Claude Swanson of Virginia will be the principal speaker at Confederate memorial exercises in Front Royal on Monday May 23. The event, organized by the Warren Memorial Association with Warenco lawyer Aubrey G. Weaver, includes unveiling a marker for the Battle of Front Royal and begins at 2 PM in the Court House yard drawing residents from Winchester and Frederick County.
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United States
Claude Swanson
Virginia
Front Royal
Aubrey G. Weaver
Warenco
Warren Memorial Association
Swanson
Court House
Winchester
Frederick County
Wide streets and shifting meanings
The text notes Champs Elysées in Paris as the widest street in the world with immense width. It mentions Canal Street in New Orleans as possibly the widest in the United States at about 200 feet. It also explains the word let evolving from forbid to permit, making “without let or hindrance” mean no obstruction.
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Champs Elyseess
Paris
Canal Street
New Orleans
United States
Police court fines reckless driving after hydrant crash
Defendant forfeited a $25 fee in police court for reckless operation of an automobile that smashed a fire hydrant and knocked down several fence panels on Amherst Street yesterday morning.
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D. Fee
Amherst Street
Hipparchus Founding Figure in Scientific Astronomy
Hipparchus, a celebrated Greek astronomer who flourished between 160 and 125 B. C., is regarded as the founder of scientific astronomy. He catalogued the stars and made many important discoveries.
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Hipparchus
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Harriet Wilbur
Walter Taylor
Norfolk, Va
Mr. Lockhart
A. T. Edwards
L. C. Haines
Dorothy
H. C. Oates
Edith Haines
Sapon Bridge
W. Va
F. E. Boyer
T. A. Schrivener
Maggie Triplett
Mary Fletcher
Annapolis
Bae U.S
Huntsberry
H.russell Potts
East Piccadilly Street
Ant
Shenandoah Life Insurance Company
Roanoke, Va
Bayliss Boyce
Hagerstown, Md
R. M. Johnson
Frank Hupp
Hugh Trout
George B. Lawson
F. Haine
J. L. Yates
M. R. Staples
Roanoke
George Washington Hotel
American Medical Association
George Arnett
Trenton, N. J
Evelyn Totty
Raphine, Va
A. R. Shickle
Dave Shickle
Inwood
Broadway
Walter
Botkin
Wapakoneta
George Reynolds
Cross Junction
L. C. Lentz
Kingsport, Tenn
Leslie Grimm
Harrisburg, Pa
Walter A. Shiner
Handley Avenue
Leonard D. Loveless
Riverton, Va
Ella B. Welch
Nineveh, Va
Louise Ely
Pittsburgh
John T. Roddey
Marshall Willis
South Washington Street
Rock Hill
W. A. Ryan
Elizabeth Stuart
E. F. Barr
Dorsey Reid
Boyce
Reid
Mr. B. A. Grayson
W. D. Garvin
Berryville
Alexander Hamilton
Lee Fisher
East Lane Avenue
George R. Green
White Post
Girls’ Athletic Association
Gertrude Schneider
Emmert’s
G. ‘W. Morris
E. L. Engle
George L. Dowdy
Lynchburg, Va
G. F. House
E. W. Webner
Vera Webner
Daytona Beach, Florida
Jack
Fred Stryker
Messrs
Frank Chandler
Warren Hammack
Harrisonburg, Va
Middletown
Ruby Thomas
Miss Esther Thomas
Dorothy Stuart
William Lovett
Jack Wilson
Frank and
Harry Lovett
J. P. Stryker
Rev
John Massey
Providence Hospital
Father Massey
Claude Cammer
R. H. Stokes
Rockville, Md
C. E. Pope
W. K. Talley, Jr
Petersburg, Va
Winifred Ward
Louise Dix
Stephenson
Miss Dix
Cape Charles
Miss Ward
Batter Falls
Mexican Congress
Supreme Tribunal So
Lungshan
American Can Co
Sons of Revolution
John Lillick
Vincl
Sample Shoe Store
Senator Swanson
Alilectibegt i
Gelili
Dethal
Petermans
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