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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1931

Page

3

Social and Personal Notes Highlight Local Guests

Sweden painter Carl Larsson is noted in social circles. A luncheon for local unit auxiliary guests at George warning to do at noon is described. Remarks by Mrs. John B. Neill and solo by Mrs. Ray Sartelle accompany a business meeting. Various departures and visits are listed along with a marriage announcement and cadet medical update.

Luray Harrisonburg W. A. Baker John B. Neill Berryville Ray Sartelle Louise Glasg Boyd R. Richards M. Rogzel R. T. Barton R. T. English Alexandria Iles McKinney Prances Beverley Hilda White Portsmouth

Winchester clubs schedule a week of meetings and luncheons

A busy social calendar lists Monday events including the Winchester Shrine Club dinner at McKinley Chapter and a June of the Lion’s Club meeting at George Washington Hotel. Other gatherings include Junior Auxiliary at Nurses' Home, Century Club at Mrs. Russell’s, and Kiwanis and Rotary events at the George Washington Hotel.

4. L. Horner Mary George Warner Washington E. P. Bean Stewart St Winchester Shrine Club McKinley Puccio The Lion's Club George Washington Hotel Winchester Memorial Hospital Nurses’ Home Century Club Harry K. Russell Little Theater Organization Handley Library Kiwanis Club Rotary Club American Legion Post

Century Club hears on Nordic royalty and art from Dalecarlia

Mrs. B. B. Dutton reads a Norse royalty sketch praising King Haakon and Queen Maud of Norway for guiding Norway after 1905. The talk notes Dalecarlia peasant dress, Anders Zorn, and his role in popularizing Swedish art and old customs.

Century Club Ntres Scandinavia Carl F. Massey B. B. Dutton Haakon Maud Norway Sweden Earl Marto Anlish Trondshem New York City Anders Zorn Victor Arthur Zorn Dalecarlia London United States Andrew Carnegie Prince Eugene of

English Queen Presented With Apple Candy

A letter from Buckingham Palace was read claiming the Queen acknowledged receipt of a box of apple candy sent by Mrs. Vernon Haines. Gerald Chiche a private secretary stated the Queen’s thanks for the thoughtful gift and the kind expression of appreciation.

Vernon Haines Whitehead Tor Buckingham Gerald Chicheavate

Crowley Trial Postponed On Request Of Counsel

The murder trial of Prantis Crowley for Patrolman Frederick Hirschs killing was postponed to next Monday at the request of former District Attorney Charles Weeks, Crowleys counsel. Crowley was not present in court and Weeks said he had only met his client twice. Crowley was captured ten days ago in an uptown apartment with Rudolph Duringer, not in the Brennen case. Helen Walsh, a Brennen associate, was arrested with the group and is a key state witness.

Associated Press Noy Prantis Crowley Frederick Hirsch Charles Weeks Crowley Weeks Hod Rudolph Duringer Bruns Iia’ Brennen Helen Walsh Hirsch Iehe

Hoover Dam Act Declared Constitutional by Supreme Court

The Supreme Court sustained the Hoover Dam Act authorizing construction on the Colorado River as constitutional. The long debated measure faces ongoing political and legal scrutiny amid federal and regional water rights disputes.

Associated Penile Moore Dam Colorado River Supreme Court

Five Pointer Health Drive Marks School Anniversary

A Warren County school celebrates a community health initiative led by Dr Helly and the bureau director. Betsy Lear and Martha Conenhayer back the movement with the county nurse Miss Leslie Moxy supervising. The program aims to free children from remediable physical defects and gain support from local teachers and the public.

Bayner Réewaad Schaal Aie Helly Stale Girecter Bureau of Pss Health Mina Cora Coventy Ite Martha Conenhayer Sits Ae Willer Suiperin'end F Yehoots Leslie Moxy Rare Palliabic Saxvice

World Schools Exchange Messages Reported by AP

A chaotic OCR fragment describes a worldwide attempt to send friend messages via telephone and internet channels. It mentions a Washington high school student and a London schoolboy in an international exchange context, with references to officials in Carson City and a foreign relations committee, but the text is garbled and incomplete.

Washington Ovca Council Stockton Calif Melita Overnor Carson City Sehdte Foreign Relations ‘Committee Toon. Wae Hebert Waa Shad John London

Market Stocks Fall Broadly As Leaders Lose Ground

Stock trading cooled in mid afternoon as key leaders slumped. American Telephone dropped seven points while U S Steel and other rails and utilities sagged. Notable declines hit A T and several blue chips with 2.5 million shares changing hands.

Antofi Pacific Northay Pacific Thar Sik New York Central National Biscuit Southérrt Pa Wettie Rambert Los

Knights Templar Hold Services in Front Royal Church

The Winchester Commandery No. 72 Knights Templar held the Feast of the Ascension at Christ Methodist Temple in Front Royal. Over 100 knights attended representing area commanderies from Martinsville, Woodstock, and Winches ter, with Shirey of Front Royal commanding. Services were followed by a banquet at the Masonic Temple in Front Royal.

Knichts Templar Winchester Iighta Templer Front Royal Ble taaPade Coungan Crrain Virginie Martinshyre W. Vaw Woodstock Aly Fennt Royal Foe Armibes

Former Deputy Caught to Raid at Fair Grounds

A garbled report notes a former deputy and sheriff involved in a raid at the fair grounds. Federal agents seized cash and assets. unclear names and details due to damaged text. Local authorities and gangs are mentioned but specifics are unreadable.

Fair Grounds

Bootleg Chief Murderer’s Gun Death Linked to Gang War

A chaotic news fragment reports a gangster’s gunfight ending in death amid a bootlegging feud. Authorities tag the incident to rival gangs as ongoing violence escalates in Canton and nearby towns.

Expulsion Of Spanish Prelate Sparks Wide Interest

Madrid reports ongoing government pressure as church authorities clash with authorities surrounding a Spanish prelate. Demonstrations and protests grow near church buildings, with calls for restraint and official clarification from the Vatican and state authorities.

Madrid Spein Fanos Biehdy Riedlepee

Dental care moves between rival schools by car

The State Department of Vitality reports a scheme where children from civil districts travel by automobile for dental care. Mason Knox Jr, head of the Bureau of Child Engineering in the state, notes concern over improper access and the spread of this practice across southern Maryland counties.

Cival Maryland J. Ei -Mason Knox Jr Chipf Bureau of Child

Textile strike spreads across factories reported

Disjointed OCR text notes widespread textile labor unrest affecting hundreds of workers. Mentions Rosick Wace tin and 109, 608 workers, unclear dates, and a report by the Associated Press.

Rosick Wace Tin

Supreme Court Sustains Indiana Chain Store License Fees

The Supreme Court today upheld the Indiana law of 1920 imposing heavy license fees on chain stores, clearing its validity. The ruling contrasts with pending North Carolina challenges, and notes ongoing debate over similar taxes in other states.

Washington Supreme Court North Carolina

Insurrectionists Fight in Canton as Nanking Loyalists Skirmish

Canton, Kwangtung, May 18. Insurrectionists assail military units loyal to the Nanking government. Reported killings include about 200 Nanking soldiers. Provisional Canton government believed possible within days as factions clash over disarmament.

Assorizien Press Canton Kwangting China Fishti Tatwern Antanwse Asurrectionists Ardop Jane

Colored Church Is Residuary Legatee Under Woman's Will

The will of Alice Young probated in the Corporation Court names Miss Frances Pi as administratrix with annexed, leaving personal property to Ella Young Amanda Gilbert Jordan and others while the remainder goes to trustees of John Mann M. E. Church. The will dated February 7 1930 provides bequests of 50 to Rose Nickens Susan Washington Alice Hall and John Jefferson 25 to Amanda Jordan and Ella Young and a $100 cash bequest to Page. The estate’s value is estimated at $2400.

Alice Young Amanda Jordon Elie Young John Mann M. E. Chir Frances Pi Q

First American Wounded In War Slain By Wife

Edgar Bouligny a 43 year old photographer once named the first American wounded in World War I was shot and killed early today by his wife in their French Quarter apartment New Orleans. She said years of quarrels and threats led to the killing. He recently returned from New York after wartime service with Lafayette Escadrille.

Associated Press New Orleans Edgar Bouligny Bouligny New York Lafayette Escadriller Paris Hfe

Grains End Lower on Liverpool Weakness and NY Declines

Chicago grain prices eased as Liverpool market weakness and lower New York securities depressed activity. December contracts posted new lows with Wheat July 59 44, Sept 59 14, December 63 ½. Corn July 56 ½, Sept 56, December 49. Oats July 70 27, December 29. Rye July 38 ½, December 41.

Liverpool YX Stock Exchange Chief Board of Trade

Two Killed in Fire Collapse at Texas Plant

Gainesvill e Texas May day disaster leaves two dead and several injured as front wall of a burning building falls. Foreman Talley age 37 of Texas Power and Light Co and Wayne Williams age 28 of Bladragh Corp are identified dead. Fire-damaged building housed Frew Brothers Motor Co and Kenney Hardware Co with losses pegged around 120000 dollars.

Associated Press Gainesville Tex Cy Talley Pexas ‘Power and Aght Compan Wayne Williams Lladragh Frew Brothers “Motor “Company Kenney Hardware Company

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