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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1931

Page

3

Wedding Bells and Shifting Honeymoons Across West Clifford

After the ceremony a reception at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Seabright on West Clifford Street followed by a honeymoon trip. The couple will reside at 20 West Clifford. The bride, John Handley and Shepherd College graduate, and Mr. Hoover, Williamsport High School graduate, have ties to local families and churches. The piece also notes a prenuptial shower for Miss Seabright at the Congregational Church, highlights Stewart Elting’s rowing victory with Tabor Academy, and mentions several local birthday events and church activities in Kearneysville and Ridings Chapel.

and Seabright West Clifford Street No. 20 John Handley High School Shepherd College Shepherdstown W. Va Hoover Williamsport Christian Endeavor Society Congregational Christian Church Anne Amelia Seabright Orville Hoover Stewart Elting 8. O. Elting Tabor Academy Marion Mass Columbia University Harlem River Kent School Kent England Anna Amelia Seabright Mr. Hoover First Christian Church Braddock and Clifford Streets Harry W. Seabright Thomas O. Hoover Ernest Lee Nalle Clarendon Eulalia Savage Roy A. Cather Massenet R. L. Williamson Mendelssohn

Social Calendar Events Across Town

The schedule lists a Turner Ashby Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy meeting at Mrs. F McFaden on North Bradlarke Street at 3 30 PM and a high school alumni gathering at Mrs. Kenneth Rice at 7 30 PM. The High School play Beads on a String will be shown in the auditorium with a benefit extension of the school day. A Braddock Street E Church South Circle No 2 meeting at Mrs. Cecil Bailey on South Cameron Street at 8 PM followed by an American Legion Post luncheon at the George Washington Hotel and a Mary Martha Class gathering at Miss Louise Gray’s Courtfield Avenue home at 8 PM.

Oliver Grim Turner Ashby United Daughters of the Confederacy F McFaden North Bradlarke Street Hand“ Jey High School Kenneth Rice Circle No Braddock Street He E. Church Cecil Bailey South Cameron Street American Legion Post George Washington Hotel Mary Martha Centenary Reformed Church Louise Gray Courtfield Avenue

Rev E T Clark Returns From Annual Vacation

Rev E T Clark pastor of First Baptist Church returns from Parksley Virginia where he vacationed with Mrs Clark and their young son. Mrs Clark will remain at the eastern shore home for a few weeks. Rev Clark will conduct prayer meeting tonight at First Baptist Church.

E. T. Clark First Baptist Church Parksley

Winchester Shrine Club Meets In May Gathering

The Winchester Shrine Club held its regular meeting Monday night May 18 at 6 30 in the Farmers and Merchants Bank building. Following the business session the Eastern Star ladies served a dinner to members. A fair attendance was noted. Next meeting is set for the third Monday in June at the same time and place. Mrs Strother Sherman visits Washington with relatives and assists Miss Mary Sherman who is under osteopathic care for a nervous disorder. Miss Cecelia Massey spent yesterday in Washington as a guest of friends.

Winchester Shrine Club Farmers and Merchants Bank Ladies of the Eastern Star Mrs. Sherman Capital Strother Sherman Washington Leslie Cooper Mary Sherman Miss Sherman Girls’ Athletic Association Association Elks’ Club Klena Hoshour Margaret Kelchner Ruth Trepass Chester Hobart

Shenandoah Valley Daughters hold district meeting

The Shenandoah Valley District Daughters of Rebekahs will meet tomorrow evening in Berryville with Starlight Lodge hosting. Miss Lyda Chapman presides as district president, and officers for the coming term will be elected. District lodges include Berryville Front Royal Bentonville Edinburg Stephens City and Winchester.

Shenandoah Valley Daughters of Rebekahs Berryville Starlight Lodge Lyda Chapman Asig Valley Front Royal Bentonville Edinburg Stephens City Winchester

Handley High seniors plan May play and social events

The Handley High School senior class of 1931 plans a May 29 play under Miss Robinson's supervision with promising progress. Mrs. B. B. Dutton hosts a Friday Bridge Club event at Washington Street. Footnote mentions Washington Seminary attendee Margaret Hansbrough and several local residents visiting, ill, or entertaining guests as Scarlet fever recovery and a wedding occur nearby.

Handley High School

Death of Ralph Barton Noted Illustrator Shocks New York

Renowned caricaturist Ralph Barton, 39, was found dead in his East Fifty-seventh Street apartment with a pistol in his hand. Police labeled it a suicide amid personal crisis. Barton had suffered a prior heart attack and was known for satirical work in Vanity Fair and Harpers Bazaar. He had four marriages, the latest ending in Paris a month earlier.

Associated Press New York Ralph Barton East Fifty-seventh Street Barton Vanity Fair Liberty Harpers Bazaar Germaine Marie Tailleferre Paris

Death of Samuel J Moore Saddens Mountain Falls

Samuel J Moore 37 died May 5 in Memorial Hospital after an appendicitis operation. Son of J Lawson Moore he farmed with his father and was active in church life. He leaves father and three sisters Lillian Pingley Lucy Bucher and Fannie Moore. Funeral was at Mountain View Methodist Church conducted by Rev Corron with interment following.

Mountain Falls Memorial Hospital Samuel J. Moore Lawson Moore Star Moore Eto Hattie Peer Oscar Pingley Lillian Pingley Stephens City Lucy Bucher Winchester Fannie Moore Mountain View Methodist Episcopal Church Corron Wardensville W. Va

Gravel Springs Cemetery Pallbearers Named

Pallbearers were Charles Wiridell Ollie Wiridell Clarence Wiridell Charles Williams Marvin Holtzman and Joseph Pingley for services at the Gravel Springs cemetery.

Gravel Springs Charles, Ollie and Clarence Wiridell Charles Williams Marvin Holtzman Joseph Pingley

Master Swindler Surrenders To U S Authorities

John Factor known as Jake the Barber surrendered to U S authorities in Chicago. He faces extradition to London after being sought for a 5 million dollar swindle in England. British counsel Godfrey Haggard filed complaints and will pursue extradition for trial.

Associated Press Chicago John Factor Jake the Barber England United States Federal Building Godfrey Haggard London

Miss Nichols Plans Solo Atlantic Flight Next Week

Ruth Nichols will attempt a solo transatlantic flight within a week, announced by her aeronautical advisor Clarence D. Cham berlin in Jersey City. The project aims to fly from the United States to Europe with Nichols piloting solo.

Miss Nichols Associated Press Jersey City N. J Ruth Nichols Atlantic Clarence D. Chamberlin

Faithful Welcome for Aimee McPherson Returns Home

A large crowd greets Aimee Semple McPherson at Angelus Temple after her world cruise. She stands with flowers lifted as well-wishers press around to witness her homecoming.

Aimee Aimee Semple McPherson Angelus Temple

Chicago Grain Closing Prices Report

Dull trading on the Chicago Board of Trade left prices near yesterday's final levels. Closing: Wheat July 60 1/2 cents, September 29 1/2. Rye July 39, September 39, December with no sales.

Chicago Board of Trade

Acquitted Of Killing Husband In Nice

Charlotte Nash Nixon-Nirdlinger was acquitted of manslaughter in the March shooting of her husband, Philadelphia magnate Fred G. Nixon-Nirdlinger, in their Nice villa. The self defense plea carried the brief trial as a packed, dramatic courtroom heard the verdict.

Associated Press Nice France Charlotte ‘Nash Nixon-Nirdlinger Fred G. Nixon- Nirdlinger Philadelphia St. Louis

Courtroom Standoff Ends After Police Reserve Time Clearance

A courtroom incident concluded as police reserves required 200 minutes to clear the corridor. No additional details on suspects or charges are provided in the fragment.

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