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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1927

Page

6

Marriage Highlights at Rockville and Shawsville

Social and Personal notes announce the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. McDonald John in Rockville Md with a reception at the bride’s home. Attendants include Ruth Susanna Goode and Esther Emily Goode while Rusco H Crowell serves as best man and several ushers are named. Guests from Washington Gaithersburg Baltimore and Arlington attend. The couple will reside in Washington. Garden Club plans a Wednesday meeting at Mrs Edward G Hutie’s near Musswood Clarke county with reports from the Virginia Garden Club convention.

McDonald John Wastiingsway M. M. John Shawsville Christian Church Rockville Ruth Susanna Goode J. Goode Esther Emily Goode J Rusco H. Crowell Washington J. Grady Parrott Nicholson, Jr J. Cher Nicholson Rs. F. Leslie Etchison Gaithersburg Frank H. Higgins Charles R. Anderson Win Chester Margaret Knipper Consuelo Marcus Shagogue Baltimore Herman Schmidt Arlington, Va Rusco H. Crowell James McCulloch Donella Elizabeth Edith McCulloch Kensington John Will Garden Club E. &. Butler Winchester and Clarke County Edward G. Hutie Musswood Garden Club of Virginia Staunton

Violin Class Recital At Market Street Church

Members of Mrs. Austin Sloat's violin class perform a year end recital at 8 pm Friday June 3 in the Sunday school room of Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church. Miss Ethel Hartman and Mrs. Raymond Rosenberger provide piano accompaniment. Featured players include Helen Ambrose Rosali nd Walker Barbara D Steele Alice Eagle Cordell Huff Helen Baley Kievra Stouffer Rosalie Nelson Allison Hartman Ashley Stouffer Fenton Nelson Evva Stouffer and Rosalind Walker with orchestral selections such as a Brahms waltz and a Jamecnik plantation patrole.

Brahms Jamecnik Rossini Wiliam Tell Fenton Nelson Evva Stouffer Rosalind Walker

Miss Whitlock Stars in College Irish Musical Comedy

Miss Madeline Whitlock led the Harrisonburg State Teachers College Glee Club production of The Wishing Well in Walter Reed hall. In the comedy she played Terrence Fitzpatrick O Grady, scion of a wealthy family who seeks a safe romance amid Dublin scheming.

Whitlock Madeline Whitlock Glee Club Harrisonburg State ‘Teachers’ College Walter Reed Hall Terrence Fitzpatrick O'Grady Dublin Sara Belle Shirkey O. T. Ritter Mary Catherine Ritter Joe and Tom Ritter

Gladys Sargent Recites Poem at Shawnee Sunday School

Miss Gladys Sargent of Kernstown presented a poem titled When Pa Was Cook at St Pauls Church on May 26 the Shawnee district Sunday school convention. She impressed all with a clear recital and her cheerful demeanor as a committed willing worker at Handley School.

Gladys Sargent Kernstown St. Paul's Church Gladys Handley School

Deyerle Hosts Roanoke Guests At Weekend Dinner

Mr and Mrs Deyerle of Roanoke Va entertained over the weekend with guests including Audrey Fritts of White Post Clarke county Elizabeth Price of Taylors Store Va Frank and Nattie Hunst on of Berryville and Paul Pierce of Winchester Also Nell Crawford and Corinne Deyerle of Raleigh Court Roanoke hosted a dinner Saturday night in honor of the visitors Rev S R Ludwig pastor Winchester rural charge United Brethren Church spent weekend at Keyser West Virginia addressing former congregation with Mrs Ludwig and their children and son in law Mr and Mrs Boyd A Grayson returning home last night

Deyerle J. Arthur Deyerle Roanoke Audrey Fritts White Post Clarke County Elizabeth Price Taylor’s Store Frank and Nattie Humston Berryville Paul Pierce Winchester Corinne Deyerle Raleigh Court Mrs.Deyerle Mr. Ludwig Keyser W. Y S. R. Ludwig United Brethren Church W. Va Ludwig Boyd A. Grayson

Denny Family Visit Stirs Local Circles

Mr and Mrs Walter Denny of Philadelphia and Mr and Mrs Victor Denny of Woodbury New Jersey arrived Saturday by car for a visit to relatives and friends. Mrs Walter Denny stays for the summer with relatives at White Post Clarke county while Mrs Victor Denny plans a month's visit to Charlottesville Virginia.

Denny Walter Denny Philadelphia Victor. Denny Woodbury N. J Messrs. Denny White Post Clarke County Victor Denny Charlottesville

Miss Fletcher Weds Delbert Light in City Ceremony

Announcement of the marriage of Miss Elsie Fletcher of Whitacre to Mr. Delbert G. Light of Berkeley County W Va. The ceremony was conducted Saturday evening by Rev. George W. Stover at the United Brethren Church parsonage on North Avenue. The couple will reside in Bunker.

Miss Fletcher Delbert Light Elsie Fletcher George Fletcher Whitacre Delbert G. Light J. My Light Berkeley County W. Va George W. Stover Te Parsonage United Brethen Church North Avenue Bunker

Martinsburg businessman William S. Bert gravely ill at home

News reaches Friends of William S. Bert a well known Martinsburg merchant tailor and longtime city council member and school commissioner is critically ill at his Martinsburg home His wife is the former Miss Dieffenderfer who has many Winchester family connections

William S. Bert Martinsburg W. Va Bert Dieffenderfer Winchester

Pageant Tonight by Woman's Auxiliary at Presbyterian Church

The Woman's Auxiliary of the Presbyterian Church presents a missionary pageant this evening at the church. Musical selections will be performed by Miss Mary Louise Sartelle, Miss Mary Louise Glass, and Miss Harriet Pearson. all are invited.

Woman's Auxiliary of The Presbyterian Church Mary Louise Sartelle Mary Louise Glass Harriet Pearson

Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs J W Lowery at Valley Pike Home

A surprise birthday dinner for Mrs. J W Lowery marked her 52nd birthday at the Valley pike home. Family and friends attended with baskets of food and a 52 cake baked by her daughter Mrs B H Jones. Numerous greetings, gifts, and visitors from across towns were noted, including relatives in Memphis and Detroit.

W. Lowery The Valley Pike Lowery B. H. Jones J. M. Lowery Mollie Lena David and Robert Lowery Kenneth Boyce Kelchner A. C. White B.h.jones Dailey Orndoff Nancey Bowley William E. Newlin David Barnet M. H. Ritter Detroit, Mich Rebecca Tyndall Memphis, Tenn Peyton J. Marshall Shenandoah Valley Academy

Local residents host and visit across towns during weekend

Miss May Bell Kemp arrived in town as a house guest of the Misses Mathews on North Loudoun street. Numerous visitors including Mrs. Luther Kremer and son from Gettysburg and Misses Laura Smith Nell Reid from Washington stayed with local families. Guests from Baltimore Philadelphia Hagerstown and Norfolk stopovers mingle with locals at hotels and homes around Winchester and nearby towns.

William Holliday Philadelphia Misses Motter North Loudoun Street May Bell Kemp Hampton, Va Mathews Luther Kremer Marshall Kremer Gettysburg Laura Smith Nell Reid Washington, D. C Adelle Metz

Col Conrad Recites Tribute to War Dead in Virginia Guard

Colonel Conrad delivered a Capitol Platform speech honoring war dead, tracing the birth of the United States from colonial turmoil to the birth of a new nation. He framed the historical drama from colonial amendments to Philadelphia ratification, noting regional tensions over tariffs and trade.

One Hundred Europe Philadelphia England Potomac

Leaders in Control and the Civil War Crisis in United States

The passage traces early constitutional interpretation between strict and loose constructions, the split between northern industrial states and southern agricultural states, and the Civil War as the resolution. It honors war leaders and declares a united nation as the enduring heritage.

England Philadelphia Europe

American Dead Honored Today In Special Service

On Memorial Day in Paris and across France American servicemen were honored with services led by General Pershing and Ambassador Herrick. French officials and veterans groups joined in wreaths at cemeteries and American churches, with isolated graves receiving flowers.

Associated Press Paris France America Herrick

Albert Ransom Dies After Long Illness At 222 Haddox Ave

Albert Ransom an elderly colored man died at his daughter Lula Montgomerys home at 222 Haddox avenue at 11 oclock today after a long illness He leaves a widow a son Joseph Ransom and two daughters Lula Montgomery and Katie Gillyard the latter of Baltimore The funeral will be at the house at 3 oclock Wednesday afternoon with Rev B L Engel officiating and burial in Orrick cemetery

Albert Ransom Lula Montgomery Haddox Avenue Joseph Ransom Katie Gillyard Baltimore B. L. Engel Orrick Cemetery

William D Trimble 93, White Hall Resident, Dies

William D Trimble aged 93 retired farmer of White Hall Frederick county died at 11 45 Saturday night at his home two miles north of White Hall. Survived by four sons and one daughter. Funeral Tuesday 10 30 at home with Rev Keesecker of Bunker Hill officiating. Burial in family graveyard. Pallbearers named Luttrell Bailey Crim Hott Taylor Bailey.

William D. Trimble White Hall Frederick County Mary F. Trimble R.aimble F. F. Trimble Gertrude Trimble Robert S. Trimble Springfield Ohio W. H. Trimble Ridgeway W. Va Mr. Keesecker Bunker Hill Arthur Luttrell H. C. Bailey G. L. Crim J. T. Hott George Taylor Earl Bailey

District Nurse Association Monthly Meeting

The District Nurse Association holds its regular meeting on Wednesday June 10 at 4 p.m. in the Chamber of Commerce Building offices. Nurses will present reports on the community's sick and related welfare matters.

District Nurse Association Chamber of Commerce

Woe to the man who grows old without wisdom

A reflective line laments aging without wisdom and warns of a door closing when the future does not open to a person, framing a philosophical meditation on time, luck, and growth.

Old Romance Sparks Tragedy at Maryland Inn

Baltimore County road house incident ends with James Richards dead. Harry Cohen, 28, held on murder charges after admitting self defense as shots were fired amid a rekindled romance involving Reba Ward and Richards. Three others detained, one sought. Read details from Associated Press.

Baltimore Baitimore Wores James Richards Harry Cohen Cohen Reba Ward Richards Road House

Two Black Shirts Are Killed By Men In Red Ties

New York May 30 Two black shirted Fascisti followers were killed on the way to a Decoration day parade. Victims Joseph Carisi tailor and Nicho Amorroso printer were stabbed and shot by unknown assailants whose witnesses say wore red neckties signaling allegiance to the Italian Nationalist party. Matinee crowds in Times Square faced a riot as 500 black shirt Fascisti tried to seize three Italians who had attacked a member. police stopped the confrontation and the Italians escaped.

New York Fascisti Joseph Carisi Nicho Amorroso Times Square Fascisti League of North America

Kaiser's Brother Absent At Welcome To Von Hindenberg

In Keil Germany May 30 Prince Henry brother of the former Kaiser was absent at a welcome for President von Hindenberg. The Holstein nobility attended in force and monarchist flags lined the streets as the republic's top official toured the city and province.

Associated Press Keil Germany Prince Henry Kaiser Holstein von Hindenberg

Mrs Stebing Dies In Philadelphia

Mrs. Stebing, formerly Miss Mary Beckey of Philadelphia, died in Philadelphia from heart trouble. She is survived by her husband and one daughter. notification came to Mrs. B F Cline.

B. F. Cline Oliver Stebing Philadelphia Stebing Mary Beckey

No Liquor Cases To Be Considered By This Grand Jury

A Frederick county grand jury is summoned for Monday June 6 in Circuit Court. Members include Coleman Dunn Julian W Baker E R Sperry Loring Hook John W Harper Jacob Beaver and P C Petrie. About six indictments will be reviewed all felonies. For the first time in years no liquor cases are on the docket.

Circuit Court Frederick County Coleman Dunn Julian W. Baker E. R. Sperry Loring Hook Jacob Beaver P. C. Petrie

Man with uniform and firecrackers sparks revolution talk

A Boston Transcript remark notes that a man wearing a uniform and wielding firecrackers could ignite revolutionary sentiment in certain South American nations.

Boston Transcript

Roughing It With Three Musketeers From New York Around Rim of North America

Three boys from New York City Canandaigua and Winchester recall a sea voyage on the Suspearco. Steve Hanmer narrates the March departure, describes ships, crews, and watches, cargo loading, and fogbound harbor bells. They face rough meals and tropical heat, with vivid sea and sky descriptions.

New York Rim of North America Pacific Coast Flivver Cornwall-on- Hudson Steve Hanmer New York City Sherman Beeman Canandaigua N. Y Abner Huntsberry Winchester United States Army West Point Abe Sherm

Church Delegates Uphold Hymn Singing Report

Delegates to the United Presbyterian Church of North America vote to hold the next General Assembly in St Louis with Los Angeles as another invitee. The judiciary committee's report on hymn singing is upheld, dismissing petitions and voiding actions toward a psalm hymnal.

Associated Press Washington United Presbyterian Church of North America General Assembly St. Louis Los Angeles J. M. Lashley Miller Judiciary Committee

Albin Brevities: Local Social Notes from Albin Va

William Smith and family from Kylertown Pa visited Mr. and Mrs. W A Orndorff. Earl Bailey and friends spent Sunday at Greenspring. Lela Janney called on friends in the village. John D Hartman visited his son Lewis Hartman in Winchester. S E Brown and H E Yeakley hosted guests last week. Susan B Howard called on friends Friday. Mrs Joshua Marple suffers rheumatism attack.

Albin William Smith Kylertown W. A. Orndorff Earl Bailey Greenspring Lela Janney John D. Hartman Lewis Hartman Winchester E. Brown H. E. Yeakley Susan B. Howard Joshua Marple

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Ruth Goode Mr. J. McD. John Miss Sargent Woman's Auxiliary Jack Smith Mrs. Smith Edwin Harold Smith Beulah Cline Capper Annie Keating Birdie Lam Mrs. Thomas Lam Stephens City Leonard Riley Augusta Henry Schneider Memorial Hospital John Dean Keyser, W. Va Lee Fisher Harrisonbure, Va Irwin Yeakle Baker’s Drug Store Mrs. D. C. McCallum G. F. House Southern Electric Company M. L. Shagogue Mason Snapp South Loudoun Street Blair Hahn Staunton, Va Taylor Hahn R. §. Smith Margaret Beck Beck Senandoah River Miss Beck P. A. Beck Maggie’ Wood M. K. Potter Atlantic City George Barrie Ralph Pollard Thomas Nelson Pollard Miss Richards F. H. Bateman Tampa, Fla Rodger Smith Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company Howard Dove W. H. Huber Dove Internal Revenue Bureau Douglas F. Spangler Strasburg, Va D. L. Larrick J. W. Winkfield Harpers Ferry W. R. Foley Archie Davidson Hagerstown Davidson C. H. Hayes Bessie Becher Hagerstown, Md George Washington Hotel Harry Lindamood McKeesport Katherine Forney South Cameron Street Woodstock T. J. Lindamood Morgan Smith J. W. Osborn G. E. Osborne Ruth Osborne South Orange Mr. Osborne George Keller Elzabeth Buchanan Japan Dorothy Buchanan Flora McDonald College North Carolina D. C. Buchanan Fairmont Avenue George Haines Col. Conrad United States of America Wm. D. Trimble Maryland Inn Aindy Charles Lindbergh International Newsreeld San Salvador Cuba Haiti J.W. Arthur General Insurance Rouss Ave
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