Social Notes Arrive for Ms Miller’s Social Desk
Social and personal news items should be mailed or phoned to the social reporter Mrs. Isabelle F. Miller by 6 p.m. for the next day’s column.
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Isabelle FP. Miller
Winchester Evening Star in Winchester, Virginia
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1930
Page
3
Woman's Civic League Plans Fall and Winter Activities
The Woman's Civic League held its first fall meeting at Mrs. R. T. Bar's home with several new members. Speakers discussed milk grading and the Handley Library needs, and the milk fund was continued after stories of milk parties improving underweight children. Major and Mrs. Miller of Richmond travel to their home as their son Cadet Philip Miller recuperates in Memorial Hospital. Colleen DeHaven received a five dollar prize for looseleaf notebooks. Major Thomas Meeks of Salvation Army visited Winchester. A wedding in town featured Mrs. John Grove attending. the bride from Gore, Frederick county, and Mr. Pope from Kernstown plan to live there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic League
R. T. Baron
Ad. Smith
State Dairy Inspection Service
Ith
Vernon Eddy
Handley Library
Eddy
League
Antion
Edna Eighmey
Civic League Milk Fund
Petrescu
F. M. Miller
Richmond
Winchester
Philip Miller
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Memorial Hospital
Miller
Eightieth Division
United States Army
Winchester Reserve Officers’ School
Colleen DeHaven
Handley High School
Current Topics Magazine
United States
Miss DeHaven
Miller School
P. A. DeHaven
Clearbrook
Town
Baptist Church
John Grove
William Oates
Gore
Frederick County
Pope
George Pope
Kernstown
Marriage License Issued for Walters and Haines couple
A marriage license was issued in the Corporation clerk's office to Samuel B. Walters of Winchester and Regina Haines of Martinsburg West Virginia. Walters is a son of John W. Walters and works as a mechanic. Haines is a daughter of Charles H. Haines of Martinsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Clerk
Samuel B. Walters
Winchester
Regina Haines
Martinsburg
West Va
John W. Walters
Charles H. Haines
District Nurse Association Rummage Sale Set
The District Nurse Association announces a rummage sale on Saturday October 18 at 710 South Braddock Street. Funds are needed for fall and winter work and donations of second hand clothing furniture or household furnishings are welcomed. Merchants with unsold merchandise may contribute as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Nurse Association
Clarence E. Hardy
South Braddock Street
Recent Guests At Home Of Mr. Carper
Recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Janney Carper near Smithfield West Virginia included William Swartz and Mr. and Mrs Slonaker near Brucetown Mr. and Mrs. Alton Kent and children of Charles Town Virginia Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Abell and children and Mrs. Edward Brown of Bunker Hill West Virginia Miss Lyda Chapman of Winchester Miss Gladys Purcell Mrs Nathan Shirley and children of Smithfield Mr. and Mrs L G Bates of Washington are guests at the George Washington Hotel Taken ill suddenly while on duty at terms Mrs Thelma Stine ticket agent at the Union Bus Terminal was removed to the home of Mr and Mrs E L Stine in the county with unimproved condition this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carper
Janney Carper
Smithfield
W. Va
William Swartz
Slonaker
Brucetown
Alton Kent
Charles Town
Edgar Abell
Edward Brown
Bunker Hill
Lyda Chapman
Winchester
Gladys Purcell
Nathan Shirley
Thelma Stine
Union
E. L. Stine
Miss Mason on Vacation Visit from New York City
Miss Dixie Mason of New York City arrives for several days with her parents Mr and Mrs Isaac Mason of South Braddock Street. A former Columbia Medical Center psychiatry staff member, she is a 1925 Handley High School graduate and has studied in Baltimore New York and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason
Dixie Mason
New York City
Isaac Mason
South Braddock Stret
Columbia Medical Center
New York
Long Island
N. Y
Handley High School
Baltimore
Canada
Adamses Welcome Son in Southern Pines
Mr and Mrs Myron G Adams are parents of a son born in Southern Pines North Carolina on Sunday September 28 Friends in Winchester report the birth Miss Marian Harloe formerly of this city is the mother’s former name Mr Robert Hamilton of Hagerstown Maryland visited yesterday with Mr and Mrs W Lee Fisher on the Valley Pike Mr and Mrs Flannigan of Uperville Virginia were in town shopping yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron G. Adams
Winchester
Southern Pines
N.C
Miss Adams
Marian Harloe
Morton Harloe
Robert Hamilton
Hagerstown, Md
W. Lee Fisher
Valley Pike
Weekend visitors and residents in Winchester area
A list of locals and visitors includes Mr. Robert Mamag of the University of Virginia visiting his Washington parents on South W Street, Mr. T. A. of Clarke county ill at his son's home, Mrs. George F. Norton departing for Mount Vernon to visit relatives, Mrs. Annie Johnson returning from Washington after the death of her uncle R. E. L. Whitacre, and others such as Mr. John Carver of Baltimore, Mr. Lyle Herrell and his uncle on a business trip to Ohio, Miss Virginia Nye Duvall in Oakland Maryland, and families staying at Hotel Jack and George Washington Hotel. Master John Hockman improving after surgery, Dr. M. M. Lynch Jr. and family visiting Winchester, and Mrs. Stanley E. Harmer returning home from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Mamag
University of Virginia
Washington
South
Annie Johnson
R. E. L. Whitacre
Lyle Herrell
Mason J. Herrell
Ohio
Cleveland
Canton
M. M. Lynch, Jr
Hackensack, New Jersey
Winchester
M. M. Lynch
South Washington
Rotary Talk at Woodstock Highlights Service Above Self
Rev Dr Frank McFaden of Winchester addressed the Woodstock Rotary Club urging appreciation of blessings and acceptance of good times and bad. He praised Rotary’s global impact and urged members to live the Rotary principle of Service Above Self through active civic service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodstock
Frank
F.mcfaden
Winchester
Rotary Movement
McFaden
Rotary
Cuban Congress approves 20 day suspension of guarantees
In Havana the Cuban Congress in a special session granted President Machado power to suspend constitutional guarantees for 20 days to restore public order. The measure could extend island wide. The president cited sedition propaganda as justification and sought authority to strengthen public confidence and national strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Havana
Cuba
Cuban Congress
Machado
Congress
Death of Woman Under Suspected Attack At Local School
The body of a woman was found by her husband Charles Rohare an agricultural instructor at the school. Authorities said an examination showed she was killed by a maniac or a person in a rage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Rohare
Market Ends a Turbulent Week With Weariness
New York stock market closes a turbulent week with weariness as traders slump into weekend profit taking. Bears attack soft spots while pivotal shares see uneven demand and most important stocks finish one to seven points lower. Total volume around 900000 shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Bears
Pivotal
Transac
Recent City Realty Transfers Joined in Court Records
The Shenandoah Valley Apple Cider and Vinegar Corp updates list numerous recent deeds admitted to record by the clerk of the Corporation Court. Transfers include properties on Fairmont Avenue Braddock Street North Cameron Street East Germain Street Loudoun Street and other parcels with various nominal or specified considerations. Included are parcels to James M Hott J H Lockhart et ux to Fred L Glaize John Solenberger Clarence L Butler Cumberland Valley and Martinsburg Railroad Co Jess H Hicks Charles P Bailey William R Bryarly R C Green Fred A Crisman Margaret Coontz and J W Baker among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Court
Shenandoah Valley
Fred L. Glaize
Johns
Solenberger
North Cameron Street
Clarence L. Butler
Cumberland Valley and Martinsburg Railroad Company
Braddock Street
Suetherthan B. Ritter
Jess H. Hicks
Water
Clifford
Clarence O. Grim
Charles P. Bailey
East Germain Street
William M. Richards
R. T. Bryarly
R. C. Green
Loudoun Manor
Harry Ransom
Fred. A. Crisman
Philpot
John W. Coontz
Margaret Coontz
South Kent Street
F. B. R. Anderson
J. W. Baker
Woodland Avenue
Harris Addition
Forney Named President of Staunton Theatre Club
Jack Forney of Staunton was unanimously chosen president of an employees organization for Warner Brothers theatres in Staunton. He has been linked with Shenandoah Valley Theatre Inc and served as chief projectionist at Strand Theatre for the past year. The first meeting outlined preliminary plans and social activities led by Warner Brothers executives. Strand and New theatres staffs are members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Forney
Shenandoah Valley Theatre, Inc
Strand Theatre
Staunton
Warner’ Brothers Theatres
Warner, Brothers
Strand
New Theatres
Baby Kidnapping Ends in Tragic Drowning Near Home
A four month old girl kidnapped from her crib last night near here was found drowned in a milk storage house close to her home today. Paul Lewis, the father, reported the bed empty and the body found within 50 yards of the house after arousing neighbors. His $40 purse was missing with no trace of the kidnapper or robber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated
Paul Lewis
Lewis
Youth Killed Two Hurt In Pitt West Virginia Football Trip
In Waynesburg Pennsylvania a car carrying University of Pittsburgh students from Philippi West Virginia to Morgantown struck a parked truck. George Waddell was killed and Thomas Ewing and Francis Franklin were injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Waynesburg
George Waddell
Philippi
W. Va
University of Pittsburgh
Pitt
Morgantown
Information Sought on G. M. Foster by Red Cross Claim
Mrs. Pearl M. Axson of Fort Wayne Indiana asks the Red Cross for any information on her father George M. Foster once of Winchester. She seeks details of his whereabouts death or alive as part of settling an estate. Foster reportedly left Winchester in 1926 intending to reach Fort Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Red Cross
Pearl M. Axson
Fort Wayne
Ind
George M. Foster
Winchester
Foster
Charges Against Jones Continued
Charges of embezzling funds of the Virginia Methodist Orphanage pending against J. P. Jones a member of the Virginia General Assembly and former orphanage treasurer were continued until October 8 in police court here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Richmond
Virginia Methodist
J. P. Jones
Virginia General Assembly
Greenway Social Roundup Highlights Visits and Callers
Mrs Eva White visited Mrs Howard White last Thursday. Mrs Kate Cornwell spent a day with Mrs Bertia Armel. Mrs Lee Brown of Greenway weekended at Gi ues awaeetes eee Funk's home. Mrs Lola Perry visited Mrs Harry White near Stephens City. Mr and Mrs Willie Walker and daughter called at Howard White's home. Miss Wallie Arnold called on Mrs Howard White. Guests of Mr and Mrs Willie Walker included Mr Walker and daughters Mildred and Lucille from Nineveh. Mrs Leslie Carper and Mrs William Shubert with children from Winchester called Wednesday evening. Miss Hilda and Miss Hazel Grubbs visited Miss Annabelle White last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenway
Eva White
Howard White
Kate Cornwell
Bertia Armel
Lee Brown
Lola Perry
Harry White
Stephens City
Willie Walker
Wallie Arnold
Mr Walker
Mildred
Lucille
Nineveh
Leslie Carper
William Shubert
Winchester
Hilda
Hazel Grubbs
Annabelle White
Wider highways raise risk of multi car crashes Judge
On narrow two lane roads rear end and head on collisions were common. Now highways are being widened to allow three or four vehicles to collide simultaneously, according to a judge.
Mrs P Y Brinton to Direct Christ Church Choir
Mrs P Y Brinton named director of the Christ Church Episcopal choir in Winchester with Riza Peter Yates Brinton as future director. Reorganization includes sopranos Altos tenors and basses listed. communion service tomorrow morning. offertory solo Come Unto Me by Lindsay. evening anthem Now the Day is O er by Speaks.
Drive For Troop Funds Is Started By Boy Scouts
Boyce Virginia plans an annual fundraising drive for the Boy Scouts with eight district leaders. The campaign starts soon and runs for one week as scouts seek community support for worthy projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyce Scouts
Boyce
Boyce Scouts of America
E Scouts
Two Fined For Changing Dates On Refund Slips
Berryville Virginia reported two individuals were fined $25 plus costs each yesterday afternoon for altering dates on refund slips. The incident occurred in Berryville with local authorities stating the pair admitted wrongdoing and paid penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
Volney P. Hill Confederate veteran dies in Shepherdstown
Volney Purcell Hill, 88, a Civil War veteran of Company A,th Virginia, died at the home of his son Craven Hill in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. Survived by son Percy Hill and a sister Mrs. Sarah C. Beans. Funeral at his Shepherdstown residence Sunday at 2 PM, burial in Charles Town. He was born in Frederick County and moved to Loudoun County as a child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purcellville
Volney Purcell Hill
Craven Hill
Shepherdstown
W. Va
James Washington
Mary Lodge Hill
Frederick County
Loudoun County
Hth
Virginia
Craven
Percy Hill
Hagerstown
Sarah C. Beans
Round Hill
Charles Town
Mrs Mary J Dunn Dies After Stroke At 75
Mrs Mary J Dunn widow of Robert Dunn died at six this morning at her niece’s home on Red Bud road east of Winchester after a paralytic stroke last Thursday. She was 75 and leaves three siblings. Funeral Monday at Red Bud Church with Rev O D Lambert officiating. interment in the church graveyard. Pallbearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary J. Dunn
Robert Dunn
BE. D. Kiger
Red Bud Road
Winchester
Virginia
Red Bud Church
O. D. Lambert
William Frazier
Jack Davis
Neville Stephenson
Clary Kinney
Lee R. McCann
Joseph Jolliffe
Death of Ephraim Mason in Berkeley County West Virginia
Henry Mason of Winchester learns his father Ephraim Mason died in Berkeley County West Virginia due to paralysis. A lifelong Berkeley County farmer, he left a widow formerly Miss Fannie Barrett and many children including Henry Mason Martinsburg H Mason Tuscarora Elmer Willis Marlowe Edith Marvin Arlie Mrs Sarah Canby. Funeral held this afternoon at Tuscarora Church with burial in the adjacent cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Mason
Winchester
Ephraim Mason
Berkeley County
W. Va
Mason
Fannie Barrett
Berkeley
H. Mason
Martinsburg
Elmer
Tuscarora
Willis
Marlowe
Edith
Marvin
Arlie
Sarah Canby
Magistrate Pulliam Fines Two Over Tax Refund Date Fraud
Magistrate Pulliam fined H. C. Warden and C. M. Galloway for altering refund dates on state tax slips. Warden allegedly changed September 7 to 11 while Galloway altered August to September 8. Officer Maynard Peleer filed charges after slips did not tally with Standard Oil duplicates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pulliam
H. C. Warden
C. M. Galloway
Galloway
Maynard Peleer
Chartes Ce
Standard Oil Company
Notable line about Jake Lingle killer eludes police
A Macon Telegraph quotation notes the shooter of Jake Lingle is hard to locate, joking that perhaps he rolled under the bureau. The remark reflects a public fascination with the Chicago crime case and the difficulty of capturing the assailant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Lingle
Macon
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Salvation Army
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Les
Tginia Pangle
Dorothy F Rice
Philomena Laren
Gaunt
Mildred Milleson
Miss Miller
Gladys Miller
Mrs. L. G. Bates
George Washington Hotel
Mrs. Flannigan
Upperville, Va
T. A
Clarke County
Luther
George F. Norton
Mount Vernon, N. Y
Harry W. Cook
Mrs. Johns
Mrs
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John Carver
Western Electric Company
R. T. Thompson
A. D. Thompson
Fisherville
Hotel
Jack
J. W. Hawkins
Nye Duvall
Northern Virginia Power Company
Oakland, Md
John Hockman
C. P. Turner
R. M. Turner
Schenectady, N. Y
Stanley E. Harmer
City Realty
Theatre Club
G. M. Foster
Jones
North Main Street
Ober’s Fertilizer Factory
G. Obert& Sons CO
North Market St
P. Y. Brinton
Christ Church
Volney
P. Hill
Mr. Hill
A. L. Turner
South Cameron Street
Mary J. van
Mr. Mason
Delmonica
Betsy Ross
Berets
Margaret Hodgson
Faz-Patr
Goodyear
W. A. Buncutter & Son
Albin, VA
Lovett Bros
Santo
Prin Jettick
WJZ
Hotel Jack Coffee
Apple’ Gift Shop
George Washington
W. T. House
Winchester Flour & Feed CO
Cumberland Valley Elevator
Kaufman’s Daily
ST. Winchester
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