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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1930
Page
3
Social and Personal News items may be mailed or phoned in any time to Social Reporter Mrs Isabelle P. Miller who will receive news between 3 and 4 PM for the following day. Phone number provided.
The Century Club's twenty fifth anniversary dinner was hosted by Mrs W A Baker in Winchester with about seventy attending. Judge Philip Williams gave a scholarly talk on early court establishment in the Valley of Virginia. Mrs Massey presided as grace and post dinner remarks summarized the year’s activities. Out of town guests attended from Newville Pa Aldie Va Washington D C Pittsburgh Pa Minneapolis Minn and Minneapolis Minn.
Mr. Charles W. Galloway vice president in charge of operations of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and companions toured Winchester yesterday on a Shenandoah Valley motoring trip. They tested a specially built Pullman trailer featuring a full kitchen with stove and sink, running water, two beds, six chairs and other furnishings. The trailer's windows are screened and the vehicle is described as modern in every detail.
Little Miss Ruth Des Jardins the Michigan speller visited this city with her mother Miss May Crubacker Detroit representative of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and Mr Slutz Detroit News rep. They were met by Mayor F A Shryock and Andrew Bell secretary of the Chamber of Commerce. After touring they departed for Shenandoah Caverns. Also in town Mr and Mrs Saul Hoffman and daughter Lina of Washington guests for several days with Mr Hoffman formerly connected to Mount Vernon Hills Va radio station and said to be exploring Winchester interests to establish a local station.
An ad copy promotes Wilbur Coon Shoes offering wide backs and roomy fronts to fit bunions. It claims special measurements prevent corn reappearance and provide snug arches instep and heel with extra width as needed.
The American Legion Auxiliary holds its monthly meeting at 7 30 pm Monday June 2 at Miss Caroline Hunter's home on South Washington Street. The president urges all members to attend.
The Rev. Emerson Rohart and family vacation in Tylertown Pa visiting relatives. Mrs. O. L. Jack family to motor to Washington and Norfolk then Virginia Beach to reopen Cavalier Hotel cottage. Miss Hazel Bailey to attend University of Virginia summer sessions after teaching in Berkeley Springs. Dorothy Anderson hosts a surprise bridge party in honor of Miss Cornelia Gray. Barrett family from Grafton and relatives visiting in Millwood and West Boscawen streets. Vera Willey, Braddock Hospital nurse, spending vacation with parents in Middletown.
A parade of guests from Camden Baltimore Brooklyn Wilmington Norfolk and beyond are listed as spending weekends with relatives and staying at Hotel Jack and homes in Winchester Virginia. Notable names include Miss Lidaton Miss Kraemer Miss Dawson Mr Bowles Mrs Lowman and Mr Gratz among others while Miss Kline returns to Winchester with family.
Clarke County commemorations gathered May 31 at legion headquarters with Lloyd William Post American Legion and Auxiliary, Boy and Girl Scout troops, and National Guard. The ceremony at Green Hill Cemetery honored 13 World War soldiers and Civil War graves, with speakers Rev. R L Moore and Rev. R E Eustler, taps by a Boy Scout, and poppy fund drives led by local volunteers. Flowers, prayers, and local garden gifts accompanied the service.
The Winchester team will host Purcellville Sunday afternoon at Rouss Park. Loudoun County’s lineup includes veteran all star players from high school and college ranks. Winchester seeks win after two close games this week. Local fans encouraged to attend. admission is free. Lunsford and Swanson back for Winchester. Purcellville battery unavailable.
Glen H. Curtiss piloted a giant twin motor transport from Albany to New York covering 137 miles in 80 minutes, shaving nearly 72 minutes from his 1910 time. He circled Governor's Island then landed at Curtiss Field in Valley Stream, noting he enjoyed the flight and recalling his early discovery of air currents.
In 1865 Winchester women organized a memorial service on June 6 to strewn flowers on over 2,400 graves in Stonewall Cemetery honoring soldiers of the South. More than 5,000 women from Winchester and Frederick County participated, with veterans acting as guard. The practice influenced Decoration Day in the North, though Winchester kept calling it Flower-Strewing Day.
Mrs Lucy Elizabeth Neville of Millwood Clarke county dies at home from injuries after a fall a week earlier. In her ninety fourth year widow of A V Neville she leaves son Frank B Neville of Washington and daughters Mrs Harry Hansucker and Miss Nora Neville. Funeral at Millwood home at 1 pm Sunday with burial at Old Chapel graveyard.
City revenue commissioner C. E. Trenary announced that Monday is the final day for filing state personal property and income tax returns as required by state law. After that date penalties will be imposed for late filings.
Billie Arnold of Chicago wins the 500 mile race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 4 hours 58 minutes 39.72 seconds averaging 100.44 mph before a crowd of 170000. Cantion, Schneider, Meyer and Cummings follow. One fatal crash claims mechanic Paul Marshall from Detroit, with 14 of 38 starters finishing amid multiple wrecks on the north turn.
Santa Monica California May 31 Fifteen passengers of the 45 foot fishing boat Ameco are officially reported missing after a capsizing three quarters of a mile offshore Decoration day. Three bodies recovered last night. Captain William Lightfoot and survivors attributed the disaster to a huge wave and a rush of passengers to one side to avoid the wind. Police counted 52 rescued. The total aboard was believed to be 70.
Chicago May 31 Philip Gnolfo known as a professional Chicago killer was slain while two companions William Carnedo of Toledo Ohio and Joseph Fiannca of Rochester NY were wounded. A 14 year old boy was struck by a stray bullet. A machine gun shotgun and revolver were used.
Dr J Walter Fewkes aged 79 died at his Forest Glen Maryland home after a short illness. He specialized in lore and life of western Indians and was a respected authority in folklore research.
A group of about 100 Korean Communists bombed and burned the Korean Association buildings and schools in Seoul according to a police communique cited by Rengo News Agency. The May 31 dispatch from Tokyo attributed the attacks to the band as part of a nationwide unrest.
Graf Zeppelin arrives at Lakehurst New Jersey with limited ballast gas under escort by Los Angeles and other craft. Eckener reports the craft endured a severe squall near Pernambuco, plans Seville Spain next, then Friedrichshafen.
Sunday school starts 9 30 am with W B Wells as superintendent. No 11 am service. Rev Mr Shores of Martinsburg WV preaches at 745 pm. Christian Endeavor meets at 7 pm. A cordial welcome to all.
Clifton Forge May 30 The nearly severed body of W. K. Thompson 47 was found on a bed in a sleeping porch with a butcher knife beside him. Coroner Dr. H. W. Anderson and Sheriff L. H. Hepler led a coroner's inquest. motive initially thought to be self harm was ruled out. robbery was excluded as a motive after cash was found.
Dr. Gillespie, head of a Southern Presbyterian seminary in Decatur, Ga., died in Charlottesville from pneumonia at age 50 after attending his church assembly. Survived by wife, two sons and a daughter, including Richard T. Gillespie Jr. Funeral set in Rock Hill, D. C., with body later sent home.
Dow and the Rev. and Mrs Blakely of the seminary. Blakely resigned as a cher of the seminary faculty to up her duties at Staunton. Dr. Gillespie was at the General Assembly's on christian education and serial relief and of the on men's work.
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