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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1929
Page
3
Social and personal notes for the department can be mailed or called in at any time. Mrs. Isabelle F Miller requests news by telephone between 3 and 4 pm for the following day. Phone number 33.
Washington and Culpeper social circles announce the marriage of Representative Henry St. George Tucker of Virginia and Miss Mary Jane Williams of Washington and Culpeper. The couple plan a late June ceremony at Redwood, her family's country estate, with the wedding kept intimate and in Virginia after Congress adjourns.
The city mourns the move of Mr. Ernest Houde, popular Capitol Theatre organist, to the New Virginia Theatre in Harrisonburg, Virginia after eight months here. His演 work drew praise from theatre-goers and a recent First Baptist Church concert sold out. Garden Club to meet May 22 for reports from delegates who attended the Garden Club of America annual meeting in Philadelphia. Hosts Mrs. Barton and Mrs. Green will entertain guests at tea. May garden tours draw Baltimore visitors to kenmore restoration sites across Virginia, listing many social attendees.
Mr and Mrs T Y Conway of Roanoke Virginia were guests of Dr and Mrs T A Williams in Middletown. Former Middletown residents they recently sold their Montamvista farm to M Frost of Miami Florida and departed Saturday for Washington and Baltimore before returning home.
The Women’s Auxiliary of Winches ter Memorial Hospital asks friends to donate flower vases to keep a ready supply for the hospital. They especially need large vases for long stemmed blooms. New or used vases are welcomed.
Mrs. William B Sinnott formerly Miss Virginia L Athey of Winchester has been elected vice regent of the E Pluribus Unum Chapter DAR in Washington Mrs Harvey M Friend is now regent The chapter picnic will be held Saturday June 8 at the Sinnott home Battery Park Bethesda Md
Mrs George Barnett formerly Miss Montague of Baltimore returns to Washington to join General Barnett then plans to visit Wakefield Manor in Virginia for the summer season.
The Winchester Renekah Lodge of the Odd Fellows will entertain the Shenandoah Rebekah Association at 8 o clock tomorrow evening. Regular monthly business meeting of Circle No. 8 at Braddock Street Methodist Church is set for 8 o'clock Tuesday evening at Miss Jessie Markwood s home. Several social and club events follow through the week with notices of dinners, parties, and visits to Berkeley Springs and Roanoke.
Miss Grace Virginia Fries of Grimes County and Mr. Guy Albert Webber of Cumberland Maryland married Saturday at the Winchester circuit United Brethren Church parsonage. Rev C J Racey officiated. The bride, daughter of U S Fries, will reside with Mr and Mrs William L Webber in Cumberland while continuing church activity.
Mr C T Owen of the local AAA office and Mt Jackson manager J B Kuykendall, with Washington HQ counsellor Miss Mills, plan a formal Staunton branch opening at the Stonewall Jackson Hotel. Mrs Connally plans a return to White Post with a remodeled home. George promoted at A and P Store No 2 in Boscawen and Loudoun Streets. Williams new supervisor from Orange. Denny visits from Warsaw. Rodgers depart for Bristol to visit relatives.
Brooklyn businessman Mr Charles H Oehm visited on business. Mrs C L Garton, from Hagerstown, Md, stayed with Mr and Mrs Fred Thwaite. Mrs W Earl Martin returned to Remington Va with her companion Mrs Martin after a weekend here. Various locals and guests including Miss Wandell Henry improving after illness, and visits from Mr Samuel G Michaels, Mr Roy G Mitchell, and others in town.
Miss Martha Glenn spent the weekend here as a guest of friends while en route to Gardensville West Virginia where she will spend time with her parents Mr and Mrs John Glenn.
The New York stock market moved between gains and losses as pools pushed up certain dividend plays while central list rallying faced fresh offerings. Traders hope settlement of reparation issues or a ruling in the St. Louis and O Fallon case could revive trading after weeks of narrow conditions. Total volume approached 3.5 million shares.
Friedrichshafen Germany May 20 Commander Hugo Eckener said the Graf Zeppelin will not resume its trans Atlantic voyage until four of the five motors are replaced and a full scientific examination is completed after last week’s engine failure. He hopes to return the ship to Friedrichshafen from Cybers on Thursday or Friday this week.
Johnny Salo of Passaic New Jersey led the 22 mile leg from Midland to Odessa in 21 minutes 30 seconds faster than the field at daybreak. He extended his advantage by 17 minutes yesterday after clocking 5 09 05 for 40 miles with Sam Richmond of New York, tying Gavazzi England for third at 5 26 05.
A protracted standoff looms as the Senate and House clash over farm relief. Dispute centers on the debenture provision added by the Senate over President Hoover’s objections. Conferees vow to stand by their bills, with potential reconvening steps and votes likely shaping the outcome.
Ernest Williams 67 vice president of Norfolk Southern Railway and of the Durham and South Railway died at his Lynchburg home from heart disease. The obituary notes his leadership roles and age.
Reports from Shanghai dated May 20 claim Kwangsi forces captured Canton. No independent confirmation here. The text also mentions a tariff bill being considered by Congress.
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