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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1929

Page

3

Surprise Birthday for Miss Ruba Grady at Home

A Wednesday evening surprise party honored eighteenth birthday girl Miss Ruba Grady of Stephenson. Friends enjoyed games, music, and refreshments at the Red Bud road home, with many relatives among the attendees.

Ruba.Grady Miss Grady W Grady Stephenson Red Bud Road Thomas Finnegan James Hepner Edward Kiger William Grady Bennett Ruth Irene Finnegan Beulah Tharp Evelyn Harmon Blanche Grace Dove Ruby Frances Gladys Grady Stuart Anderson Floyd Tharp Howard Caine Grantham Harmon James

Talbot Family to Sail Eastward Via Panama

Mr and Mrs Walter Talbot and their daughter Miriam, of this city, will sail from San Francisco on June 6 for New York by way of the Panama Canal. The party, now staying at the Barcelona Hotel in San Diego after months of travel on the Pacific coast, reports a wonderful trip in a letter to Mr H Russell Potts of East Piccadilly Street.

W. BR. Talbot Walter Ft. Talbot Miriam Talbot San Francisco Cal New York Panama Canal Talbot H. Russell Potts East Piccadilly Street Pacific Coast

Miss Rosenberger Hosts Baldwin Alumnae Meeting

The lower Shenandoah Valley Mary Baldwin College Alumnae chapter met at Miss Elsie Rosenberger's South Washington street home for business and a charming entertainment. Eighteen members from Virginia and nearby West Virginia attended the 8 o'clock gathering.

Miss Rosenberger Baldwin Lower Shenandoah Valley Mary Baldwin College Elsie Rosenberger South Washington Street Virginia West Virginia Rosenberger Ted

Gunston Hall Seniors Lead Annual Luncheon Host by Bakers

Twenty one members of Gunston Hall senior class of Washington and three teachers attended a luncheon today at the home of Mr and Mrs W A Baker on South Washington Street. Miss Emma Ginn Baker, class president, entertained guests and the American Beauty rose color scheme was tastefully carried out.

Gunston Hall Washington W. A. Baker South Washington Street Emma Ginn Baker Mra. Baker

Stanton clergyman to attend United Brethren conference

The Rev. S. R. Ludwig of Stanton, Virginia, arrived yesterday and will spend the weekend with his son in law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. B A Grayson. He will depart Monday for Lancaster, Pennsylvania to attend the United Brethren General Conference.

S. R. Ludwig Stanton, Va B. A. Grayson Lancaster

Bridge party honors Miss Patterson at Winchester Club

Miss Elizabeth Patterson of Charlotte NC is a house guest of Mr and Mrs Fred Glaize on East Piccadilly Street. Miss Virginia Hunter Boyd will entertain at the Winchester Golf Club on Monday for a bridge party honoring Miss Patterson.

Miss Patterson Elizabeth Patterson Charlottee N. C Fred Glaize East Piccadilly Street Virginia Hunter Boyd Winchester Golf Club

Mrs Byrd Reopens Winchester Home For Summer

Mrs Richard Evelyn Byrd returns from Richmond and reopens Amherst Street residence for the summer season in Winchester after spending winter and spring away.

Richard E. Byrd Richard Evelyn Byrd Richmond Winchester Amherst Street

Regional Flower Show At Warrenton June 18

Warrenton Fauquier Loudoun Leesburg and Winchester clubs host a regional flower show on June 18 in the parish house of St. James Church Warrenton Va. Guests include Mrs Ann Lee Rogers of Mount Crawford visiting with Mr and Mrs F Estes Kline at Oakland near Vaucluse during the Virginia Classis session.

Warrenton St. James’ Church Fauquier-Loudoun Leesburg Winchester Clarke County Ann Lee Rogers Mount Crawford F. Estes Kline Oakland Vaucluse

Sager Family Visits Ill Father in Washington Mo

Dr and Mrs W Warren Sager and sons John I Hfarmer and Stanley Melvin Sager of Washington Missouri came to see Mrs Sager's father Stanley E Harmer who has been ill at his home 110 West Cork Street. The Rev Father Thomas B Martin rector of the Church of the Sacred Heart returned today from a motor trip to Washington. Mr and Mrs Robert J Maher of New York arrive Monday to visit Mrs Maher's sisters Mrs James H Bott and Mrs Joseph P Miller.

William Norton Baltimore William B. Norton W. A. Norton Norton Winchester Massanutten Military Academy Woodstock Shenandoah Valley Academy H. J. Martin Tubeyries Boyce Clarke County Memorial Hospital W. Warren Sager John I Hfarmer Stanley Melvin Sager Washington Thomas .B. Martin Church of the Sacred Heart Robert J. Maher New York James H. Bott Joseph P. Miller

Weekend guest list and local updates from Charles Town area

Miss Mildred Rinker of Washington will visit Miss Adele Metz on North Loudoun Street. Melvin Miller shows improvement after a mumps illness. Frank Lovett returns from Staunton to his home tomorrow. James Lamp and family visit Bristol while Philip and Mrs Mis are with them. Virginia Rehill to spend weekend with Miss Madelyn Morriss in Charles Town. Mrs Helen Barr and Billie Wood visit Harrisonburg for the weekend. Mr and Mrs M G Chamberlin of Greencastle will spend weekend with relatives. Charles Leonard of Westinghouse Baltimore was in town on business. Nurse Gladys Miller of Winchester Memorial Hospital is confined with grippe.

Margaret Flickinger Floyd Flickinger University of Virginia S. L. Flickinger North Washington Street Flickinger Daniel Morgan Mildred Rinker Washington Adele Metz North Loudoun Street Mis Virginia Rehill Charles Town W. Va Madelyn Morriss Gladys Miller Winchester Memorial Hospital

Funeral of William T. Lewis to be held at Grace Church

Funeral services for William Travers Lewis prominent Clarke county lawyer bank president Democratic leader and churchman who died yesterday in his law office will be held at Grace Episcopal Church Berryville at 3 30 Sunday afternoon with the rector Rev Vincent Franks officiating Interment will be in Green Hill Cemetery Many Winchester residents expected to attend as he had many friends here.

William Travers Lewis Clarke County Grace Episcopal Church Berryville Vincent Franks Green, Hill Cemetery Winchester Lewis

Funeral for Charles W. Rideout at Mount Carmel Free Baptist

The funeral for Charles W. Rideout colored who died at his home on Fremont street will be at 2 PM Monday from Mount Carmel Free Baptist Church South Braddock street with Rev S S Spriggs and Rev Ren Layton officiating. Interment follows at Milton Valley Cemetery Berryville. Uncle Charlie was known for his quiet industrious nature and respected by the Winchester community.

Charles W. Rideout Freemont Street Mount Carmel Free Baptist Church South Braddock Street Ren. Layton Milton Valley Cemetery Berryville Charlie Winchester

Longtime Berryville native dies after years of illness

The deceased had limited ability to work in recent years due to age related infirmities. He lived in Winchester for many years, previously at Berryville. He was married twice and left a widow, four stepdaughters, grandchildren from the second marriage, and three sons with grandchildren from the first marriage.

Berryville Winchester

Stock Prices Drift Down Amid Credit Concerns

The Associated Press reports stock prices fell today in New York as credit uncertainty grew. A few high priced specials rose to new highs while the broader market faced heavy selling for both long and short accounts. total volume around 1.5 million shares.

Associated Press New York

Wales and Hagen Win a Foursome

The Prince of Wales and Walter Hagen defeated Sir Victor Sasson and Aubrey Boover by two holes in a secretive foursome match at Swimley Forest England on May 18. The event was arranged to remain confidential with the venue concealed.

Swimley Forest Eng Prince of Wales Walter Hagen Victor Sasson Aubrey Boover

Air Conditioning Cools House as Senate Keeps Sweating

House engineers reveal the new air conditioning system in the U S Capitol cooled and purified air for 435 Representatives removing most dust and germs while humidifying for summer comfort. Senate awaits a similar installation delaying adjournment.

House of Representatives Senate Charles R. Torbert Bureau of Standards House Capitol Congress Willis H. Carrier Newark N. J Capitol Park Tyler Page

Grain Quotations In Chicago Market

Closing quotations in Chicago today received by W R Spiel man and Company stock brokers show Wheat May 101 and 1 half. July 103. Sept 109. Dec 113. Corn May 86 and July 87 and Sept 9. Beans May 45 and July 44 and Sept 42.5. Wheat futures mixed with scattered near term gains and declines across contracts.

Chicago W. R. Spielman and Company Dee Ees

Fishermen Return With Tales In An Age Of Doubt

A brief, wry note on fishermen arriving home with tall tales, reflecting a mood of skepticism and uncertainty characteristic of the era. The line hints at disbelief surrounding community reports and local lore.

High School Latin Contest At University Of Virginia

High school students from about ten Virginia cities travel to Charlottesville for a Latin test tournament begun at the University of Virginia. Forty boys participate as the Virginia section of the Classical League sponsors the event while the High School Literary and A League plans to assume control next year. Communities entering include Alexandria Clarksville Clifton Forge Gordonsville King George Louisa Man Orange and Staunton.

University University of Virginia Virginia Alexandria Clarksville Clifton Forge Gordonsville King ‘George Louisa Man Orange Staunton

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Isabelle F. Miller Middletown Glee Club Middletown High School Ethel Stickley Martinsburg Northern Virginia Power Company Potomac Light and Power Company Crandall Apollo Hall Schill West Virginia Serenaders Miss Baker Ludwig To Jessie Lupton Bell Telephone Exchange The Telephone Pioneers of America Pioneers Robert B. Nelson Christ Episcopal Church Council of the L. B. LaFollette Willa Jennie Shreck William Clem Cumberland, Md Laura Smith Esther Smith East Lane Avenue Katherine Baker Albert Baker Carroll Baker Scott S. Baker W. Stewart Allamond Whlmington, del George Washington Hotel R. H. Stokes Rockville, Md Minnie C. Baker Cameron Street C. E. Pope and Son Stickley Huntsberry Milady Jean Arthur C. L. Smith John Smith D. A. Smith Ada Clark John Livengood Herbert Fries A. §. Fries White Hall United Brethren Missionary Convention Messrs J. S. Denny White Post R. W. Royston Mary Frances Hillyard Wade Dixon Melvin Miller Frank Lovett James Lamp Bristol, Vaenn Philip George Helen Barr Billie Wood Harrisonburg State Teachers’ College M. G. Chamberlin and Family Greencastle, Pa Charles Leonard Westinghouse, Electric and Manufacturing Company William T. Lewis Grace Church Charles Rideout Citizen Wales Hagen Lucette North Main Street the Capitol Coates Ggirl Lipoma Sample Shoe Store H. Seckiser M. DeHotel Maryland Coleus Columbae Templar Miller Bros Piccadilly Red Winchester North Market St
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