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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1930
Page
3
Mrs Teabelle F Miller will be glad to receive stuff by telephone between 3 and 49 pm for the following day at the department. The phone number is not fully legible in the notice.
Miss Altemus and John Hay Whitney of Falls of the Schuylkill Virginia are reported engaged after years of rumor. Whitney, 24, heir to Payne Whitney estate, owns Upperville property and works at Lee Higginson. Wedding date not set. Mr H T Antrim ill at Boyce. Mrs Blandy marries Major E L Bull in New York. Bull to assume control of The Tuburies estate in Clarke County.
The Loyal Temperance Legion plans a regular meeting at 116 North Braddock Street at 7 pm noting a one half hour change due to the Boys Scouts court of honor at 8 pm. Members should bring song sheets and invite a new member if possible. Mrs Strother Boyd remains unimproved after a fall injury at Red Bud.
In the Baltimore Southern Methodist issue an account notes the thirty eighth Public Night exercises at Randolph-Macon Academy Front Royal Va. Hugh L Shiley of Baltimore won the declamers medal. He is the son of George W Shiley of Baltimore and formerly of Millwood Clarke County.
Mr and Mrs H L Rush of Berryville and Mr and Mrs E G Webber of the county returned from Baltimore where they attended Mercy Hospital nurses commencement. Their daughter Miss Nellie Rush was a member of the graduating class.
Miss Neva K Schaeffer of Ottumwa Iowa was weekend guest of Mrs Joseph B Newlin on West Clifford Street. She left yesterday for Washington. Her brother Lieut Walter Schaeffer was the first American officer killed in the World War.
Mr and Mrs George Seabright of Millwood avenue announce the birth of a son on Monday May 19 naming him Donald Edward Mrs Seabright formerly Miss Ellistine Oates of Gore Epworth League to hold May social and business meeting at Miss Elizabeth Keeler 319 West Leicester street Braddock Street Methodist Church South invites leaguers to attend and bring a new member Miss Elizabeth Siler a student nurse at Flushing Hospital to complete her course next February Young People's Choir United Brethren Church to meet Friday for practice at 7 o clock Story by Miss Sampsell in Christian Voice The Music of the Skies appears in the May issue Miss Brownie Sampsell will be a monthly contributor The Rev and Mrs Norris A Lineweaver are in Baltimore attending graduation exercises
Miss Irene Bott of Stephens City married Howard Haines of Winchester in Hagerstown Maryland last Saturday May 17. The bride is the daughter of F F Bott and the groom is son of Charles Haines of North Kent street. He works for the municipal government. They will live with the bride's parents for now.
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Georgie Burke daughter of the late Mr. Burke and Mrs. Mary Loveless of Jephenson and Mr. George Bowyer Jr son of Dr. and Mrs. George Bowyer Sr of Upperville Virginia took place in Martinsburg West Virginia on Thursday May 15 The couple will reside in Baltimore Maryland.
The Maryland District of Columbia Federation of Labor unanimously approved a resolution calling for repeal of the Volstead act and the eighteenth amendment. It urged returning liquor control to the states, arguing prohibition had failed with rising drunkenness and debauchery over the past twelve years.
The Associated Press reports speculators retreating as bears attack the rise in today's stock market. Losses of 2 to 5 points appeared in key issues with some larger declines, while overall volume remained substantial. Call money stood at 3 percent and the close was heavy with about 3.5 million shares changing hands.
The early expression is “laissez-faire, laissez passer,” meaning “let do or make, let pass or go.” The full phrase is interpreted as indicating non interference in actions and decisions.
Boxwood was consecrated by the Greeks to Pluto the guardian of evergreens, symbolizing life that endures through winter in the underworld and beyond.
Public auction scheduled for June 7 1930 at 11 oclock in Winchester Virginia for a 126 acre tract with a house outbuildings two wells and 500 bearing apple trees 200 bearing pear trees. One third cash remainder in two annual installments evidenced by bonds payable in one and two years with interest and secured by deed of trust and insurance policy. H R Kern trustee. Auctioneers Dunn and Duvall.
In Frederick County Virginia a decree from May 15 1930 directs a Master Commissioner to inquire into the real and personal estate of Lucy A. P. Baker deceased, identify heirs and shares, assess partition feasibility, account for her estate and debts, set a reasonable attorney's fee, and fix a June 4 1930 hearing at 4 N Loudoun Street for all interested parties and creditors to prove claims.
Grover Whalen resigns today as New York police commissioner and will retire at noon tomorrow to take an executive post at John Wanamaker department store. He leaves a 100000 dollar per year General Manager role for a 10000 dollar annual commissioner pay.
Early balloting in today’s primary for U S senator governor and other offices was heavy in spots with cloudy weather and mild temperatures. Philadelphia observed quiet but fairly heavy turnout as detectives monitored for election irregularities.
In Frederick County Circuit Court an order appoints B F Strother as trustee of White Hall Methodist Episcopal Church on recommendation of proper church authorities.
Death of the Johnston infant from Washington D C was buried at Green Hill Cemetery in Berryville. Senior class at Boyce Agricultural High School staged That’s One On Bill in Summit Point. Baptisms at Boyce Baptist Church clergy Rev C V Van der Linden. Junior Auxiliary to host strawberry festival May 24 at Parish Hall. Visitors include Stuart Thompson of Chicago. Local residents note shopping trips in Winchester and visits by the Garver and Carr families to Cratic Town and Knoxville Tennessee.
In Tokyo on May 20 a high ranking naval officer killed himself aboard a train between Kobe and Tokyo. Lieutenant Commander Eiji Kusakara of the naval general staff slashed his abdomen with a sword. He reportedly voiced bitterness over the navy’s future after the London Conference. Admiral Ko tora Takarabe remains under guard with a motor escort.
The guilds of the Middle Ages derived their name from members gathering annually for a feast and payment. This custom linked craft associations to a shared social and economic event tied to communal celebration.
The sea devil fish uses a long tentacle from its head like a fishing line with bait to lure small fish, then snaps shut its jaws to seize prey in the sea.
Vice-President Curtis casts deciding vote to free conferees from pledges on the Hawley Smoot tariff bill. Senate clears provisions on debenture and flexible amendments, signaling likely conference with the House and final action this week. The National Grange backs the debenture plan as essential for farmers to bear higher rates on industrial goods.
Boxer Jack Dempsey announces a trip to Africa to hunt large game as crowds grow for upcoming prize fights. He aims to pursue trophies while staying focused on his boxing career ahead.
Oliver J Mee aged 49 died of a fever during a hunting expedition in South Africa. He was a Kimberley diamond mine director active in Africa for 20 years and had served as a Boer War soldier. Survived by widow John Mee, sister Mrs Olivia, two children, and mother Mrs Farrant of Adelaide. Cyril Mee of Winchester listed as recipient of the notice.
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