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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1929

Page

7

Capital Debs On Edge For Winter Of Gayety

Washington society prepares for debutantes with teas dances and teas. Helen Ray Hagner hosts the first get together. Debs include Alberta Perley Marian Wells Toranda Prochnik Victoria Catalini and others with international ties.

Sue McNamara Ashington Washington Helen Ray Hagner Alberta Perley Clarence Perley Marian Wells Walter Wells Astrid Ungern-Sternberg Albert J. Myer Toranda Prochnik Austria Madame Prochnik Mise Victoria Catalin Obacirach Army of Debutantes Cap Helen Walker Catherine Berry

Ax And Shovel Beautify Bay State's Roads

Massachusetts highway beautification expands to 600 miles with landscaping. James H. Taylor, highway landscape supervisor, describes planting programs to soften harsh alignments. The effort includes traffic islands with low shrubs and rock edging and a 12 acre nursery supporting a new highway landscaping role.

Bay State’s James H. Taylor State Department of Public Works

Springfield News Warns Drivers Over Street Hazards

The Springfield News notes drivers speeding around sharp street corners should not rely on trimming trees or telephone poles to prevent crashes. The piece urges caution and safer driving practices amid urban streets.

Meyer Transit Company seeks permit for Winchester to Romney bus service

Notice states that on October 7 1929 at 2 P M Meyer Transit Company Inc will apply to the Virginia State Corporation Commission for a certificate of public convenience and necessity to operate motor vehicle passenger service between Winchester Virginia and the Virginia West Virginia estate line ending at Romney West Virginia. Thomas O Moss counsel signs the notice.

Virginia State Corporation Commission Winchester Virginia Virginia-West Virginia Romney West Virginia Meyer Transit Company, Inc Thomas O. Moss

Alva Seger to Frederick H Dominick Engaged

Announcement lists Alva Seger daughter of Mr and Mrs George N Seger Passaic New Jersey engaged to Frederick H Dominick a representative from South Carolina in a congressman engagement notice.

Alva Seger George N. Seger Passaic, N. J Frederick H., Dominick South Carolina George I White

War Mothers elect Virgil McClure national president

Mrs. Virgil McClure of Lexington Kentucky was chosen as national president of the American War Mothers at the Louisville convention. A humorous prediction noted who would wear longer skirts and whether they would sweep streets and save street-cleaner costs.

Mra Virgil McClure Leximnon, Ky American War Mothers Louisville

Radio Station Schedules and Programs Across Networks

A dense listing of radio programming and station affiliations for numerous networks and markets. Includes show titles such as Dinner Music, Paul Whiteman’s Band, Harbor Lights, and The Jesters, with many station call letters and regional partners noted.

WABC New York CBS WHK WEAN WADC WSPD WFBL WLEW WKBW WKERC WCAU AVIAS WLBW United Symplory Orchestra WMAL WHIK WWKBW WNACG WKRC WFAN 100 Jesse Crawford WKB WNAC Wadc PD WCAO WIAS WGHP WEL Adodson Boat WTIC WCAEB WWI WTAG WFI Roads of the Sky Amelia Earhart WRC WIOD WSM WCSH WWJ WCAE WTAM WPTF WAPI WEFI WGY WGR WIAR Victor Arden WEF WJAR WSAI WEE WGN WHAS WSB Eskimos WEEI WWSB WRVA WBT WJAX EEF Wey Cae WFIC WSAL Harbor Lights WRYA Hal Kemp WEAF KYW

Roosevelt to Govern Porto Rico in October

AP reported Theodore Roosevelt Jr will become governor of Porto Rico in October. He will reside in La Fortaleza overlooking San Juan Bay, with a $10,000 salary and access to the palace furnishings as he leads 1.6 million citizens of diverse heritage under American rule.

Roosevelt Alexander George Washington Theodore Roosevelt Porto Rico Columbus Teddy San Juan Rosevelt United States Isabella la Forteleza Por Rico Mrs. Roosevelt

Mrs Brooks Buys Brother's Half Of Round Hill Estate

In Round Hill Virginia on October 1 Mrs Linda Carruthers Brooks of Winchester purchased the remaining half of her mother Lotte Carruthers Van Devanter's estate. The Gregg farm includes a dwelling, outbuildings, 110 acres, and has passed within the Gregg Hatcher and Carruthers families for over a century. Immediate possession is granted.

Round Hill Linda Carruthers Brooks Winchester Lotte Carruthers van Devanter James G. Carruthers Gregg Hatcher Carruther

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