Social Calendar Highlights Club Meetings and Engagement News
A packed social week lists meetings at Braddock Street M E Church South Handley Library United Brethren and Grace Lutheran choirs plus Rotary and American Legion events. Miss Juanita Hockman hosts a formal tea where engagement to Clem Sydnor is announced. guests include out of town friends and family planning further parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
George
Washington
Friends’ Meeting House
Winchester Choral Society
First Presbyterian Church
The
Loyal Temperance Legion
Braddock Street M. E
Jenny Lind Hockman
South
Washington Street
Juanita Hockman
Hockman
L. L. Hockman
Clem Sydnor
Lynchburg
Norfolk
Miss Hockman
Handley High School
Lynchburg College
Sydnor
University of Virginia
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
John Hockman
Dorothy Needy
Bright Grove
Garland Canter
A. T. Scofield, Jr
Larchmont
N. Y
Betty Maphis
Strasburg
Martinsburg
W. Va
Nancy Riddleburger
Enthusiasm in opening Red Cross campaign luncheon
The Red Cross campaign opening luncheon in the George Washington Hotel drew over a hundred attendees. Rev. E T Clark gave a prayer, followed by welcomes from Rev. Robert B Nelson and roll call by H B McCormac. Winchester and Frederick county turnout underscored drive aims to aid winter relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Gold
George Washington Hotel
E. T. Clark
H. B. McCormac
Robert B. Nelson
Frederick County
McCormac
Nelson Page
Page
Winchester
Paxton Couple Return From Harrisonburg Visit
Mr and Mrs William Paxton returned from Harrisonburg where they were guests of Mr and Mrs Robert Campbell over the weekend. A buffet supper Saturday evening hosted by Mrs Campbell drew the younger married set of Harrisonburg. The Paxtons were former Harrisonburg residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Paxton
Harrisonburg
Robert Campbell
Boy Scout Troop To Hold Important Meeting
All members of Troop No. 5 Boy Scouts of America are urged to attend at troop headquarters at 7 oclock this evening. The meeting is described as important.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scout
Troop No. 5
Boy Scouts of America
Veteran Strasburg minister Hurts in Hernia Operation
The Rev. J. D. Hamaker of Strasburg, long time pastor of the Strasburg Christian Church and known as the Bishop of the Valley, underwent hernia surgery at Memorial Hospital last Friday. At age over 80 he is reported doing as well as could be expected and remains under care after a half century as a gospel minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Mamaker
Strasburg
Church of the Disciples In Christ
Memorial Hospital
Hamaker
Valley
Dan Gregory and His Vocal Recording Orchestra At Jordan Springs Dance
A dance is announced for Friday evening October 11 at the Jordan White Sulphur Springs Hotel with Dan Gregory and His Vocal Recording Orchestra. The orchestra, praised as one of the finest in the community, recently provided music for a nurses charity dance and is returning by popular demand. They have broadcast on WCAU Philadelphia WWIW Cincinnati WTAM Cleveland and KDKA Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan White Sulphur Springs Hotel
Dan Gregory
Vocail Recording
Nurses’ c
Jordan Springs
WCAU
Philadelphia
WWIW
Cincinnati
WTAM
Cleveland
KDKA
Pittsburgh
Whitacre Sunday Guests Host Large Family Reunion
Local social notes list numerous relatives and friends visiting or staying with Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Pugh at Whitacre. Names include Plank Brill Carter Pugh Solenberger and others from Winchester Martinsburg and nearby towns. several travel to Baltimore Washington and Clarksburg for visits and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Pugh
Whitacre
Frank Plank
Harry Brill
Edward Brill
Edward
Marion
John Carter
Margaret Price
Braxton Ritter
Raymond Pugh
Kenneth
Winchester
Hilda Pugh
Ella House
Martinsburg
Thomas Byrum
Melvin
Milton
Rex
R. M. Pugh
Dorothy Clark
Loring Pugh
Mrs Watkins Hosts Tea for Mrs Campbell at Millwood
Mrs William Bell Watkins entertains this afternoon at her home near Millwood in honor of Mrs Campbell of Kentmere. Winchester guests include Mrs R T Barton Mrs Lewis H Hyde Mrs Harry K Russell and Mrs Melvin Green. Armel Community League meets Thursday Oct 8 at 7 30 pm at Armel School with county supervisor Miss Starling giving a talk. Dorothy Wood returns to Washington to continue training as a nurse at Garfield Memorial Hospital after weekend visit with Mr Leslie N Wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Edwards
Melvin Green
Friends of the Red Cross
Walter Bosserman
Fred Glaize
Hunter Boyd
Stewart Bell
Harry Schmidt
Irene Slonaker
Ellen Boyd
B. B. Dutton
Bryan Conrad
J. A. Richard
Branch
George Washington Hotel
Solenberger
Howard M. Solenberger
Memorial Hospital
Nancy Canter
Garfield Hospital
Washington
Mrs
Garland Canter
John Hockman
John Hockman, Jr
Martinsburg
L. L. Hockman
Washington Street
Charles Dwight Boies
Cleveland
Ohio
W. S. Huyett
Boies
Beatrice Huyett
William Bell Watkins
Ield
Millwood
Campbell
Kentmere
Winchester
R. T. Barton
Lewis H. Hyde
Harry K. Russell
Armel Community League
Armel
Miss Starling
League
Dorothy Wood
Garfield Memorial Hospital
Leslie N. Wood
Prominent Local Couple Wedding Ad Front
A poem lists local businesses serving a forthcoming wedding for Bob and Betty in Winchester. It names Glaize and Brothers building materials, Emmett's stylish store, Miller Brothers Flower Shop, Hodgson and Browns Jewelry, Baker's Drug Store, Shryock's Beauty Shoppe, Bickers Motor Co, Barr's Studio, Cammer Tire Co, Farmers and Merchants National Bank, Roger's Service Station, G. W. Clowser, Pure Food Grocery, Miller and Anderson, Betsy Ross Restaurant, Ducious B and C Brad, J. W. Arthur, Cammer cleaner, Bett's Boot Shop, and Nunn-Bush. The piece invites readers to watch for the couple next Tuesday.
Chicago Grain Closing Prices
Chicago grain closing prices furnished by Hibbs & Company of the New York Stock Exchange and Chicago Board of Trade. Hibbs Building Washington DC telephone numbers listed.
Grain futures close with mixed gains on CBOT
Closing CBOT prices show Wheat moving to December 47, March 4952, May 51 percent. Corn settles December 3434, March 3642, May 3852. Oats finish December 2112, March 1, May 243. Rye ends December 38 percent, March 3934, May 4034.
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Chicago Board of Trade Today
New York Stock Exchange Quotations Furnished by Hibbs Co
Hibbs & Company provides quotations for the New York Stock Exchange. The firm, a member of both the NYSE and the Chicago Board of Trade, is based in the Hibbs Building, Washington D C. Telephone numbers are listed for contact.
Stock Quotes From New York Exchange At 2 30 P M
Quotations at 2 30 P M show Allied Chemical at 77 percent American Can 80 Amer Power and Light 22 American Telephone and Telegraph 132 Anaconda Copper 14 Bethlehem Steel 29 Chrysler 145 Coca Cola 106 General Electric 28 General Foods 344 General Motors 2539 Goodyear 224 Int Harvester 26 Union Pacific 1149 Woolworth 50 and others. The British pound sterling was $3 85 at 2 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Stock Exchange
Allied Chem. & A
American Can
Amer
Power & Let
Amer, Tel
Tel
American Teb
Anaconda Copper
Atlantic Cst. Line
Balto. & Ohio
Bethlehem Steel
Chesa. & Ohio
Chrysler
Coca Cola
Consolid
Eastman Kodak
Elec
Let. & Power
Fox Picture
Gen'l
Electric
Gen'l. Foods
Gen'l. Motors
Goodyear
Int. Harvester
Ennecot Copper
Llorilard
Loew's
Mont. Ward
Nat'l. Biscuit
N. Y. Central
Packard
Penna. R. R
Radio
Reynold's Tob
Sears Roebuck
Southern Pacific
Southern R. R
Stand. Brands
Stand. Oil
N. J
Texas Corp
Union Pacific
U. S.rubber
U. S. Steel
Warner Bros
Western Union
Westinghouse
Woolworth
Speculation on Morrow death shocks capitol and nation
News of Senator Dwight W. Morrow’s death prompted President Hoover to consider attending his funeral in Englewood. The Senate balance shifts to 47 Republicans and 47 Democrats with one Farmer-Laborite as tie-breaker. Lindberghs depart Shanghai after learning of Morrow’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight W. Morrow
New Jersey
Morrow
Capitol
Hoover
Englewood
Philadelphia
Senate
Lindberghs
Shanghai
Charles A. Lindbergh
Hermes
Woosung
Lindbergh Aerial Tours Delayed After Yangtze Incident
The aircraft carrier evacuated a damaged plane from Hankow after a capsize from the Hermes. Colonel and Mrs. Lindbergh were thrown into the Yangtse river. When asked about continuing aerial tours, Lindbergh replied he would rather wait before any announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hankow
Hermes
Lindbergh
Yangtse
Winchester Men Caught With Lead Frog Hollow Liquor
Two Winchester men Homer Hook and Roy Mason were arrested Sunday night by State Officer Raymond Bayliss and Deputy Sheriff Charles Feltner for transporting 32 gallons of moonshine across the Shenandoah River at Castleman’s Ferry. They admitted obtaining liquor in Frog Hollow Maryland and planned to land it in Winchester by crossing the Potomac at Point of Rocks Maryland. They are jailed in Berryville and await a hear ing later this week.
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Winchester
Homer Hook
Roy Mason
Shenandoah River
Castleman's Ferry
Raymond E. Bayliss
Charles Feltner
Berryville
Frog Hollow
Harpers Ferry
Potomac River
Point of Rocks
Sino-Japan ese problem and education issue noted
The text mocks the Sino-Japanese issue and highlights concern for American students' welfare this winter, emphasizing that every school child should have enough to eat. It reflects a highbrow correspondent tone and uses invented wording to imply the wartime context and domestic priorities.
Youthful gang admits to many hijacking jobs
Bray and two companions blamed for several robberies, claiming innocence in Berryville garage burglary. They were taken to Berryville for grand jury action as Clarke County officers recover stolen property from a car in Winchester. Bray denies last night's Berryville garage robbery involvement.
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Bray
Winchester
Harris Addition
Berryville
Perry Smith
Clarke County
Burke
Armel
Brown
Chicken scam probe expands as Bray questioned in sale case
Police hold Bray in Winchester after two suspects sold fowls for 17 dollars and an Armel admitted involvement. The report notes a broader inquiry into the poultry incident and ongoing questioning by local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armel
Bray
Winchester
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Adult Woman's Missionary Society of
Braddock Street
M. E. Church
John H. Rosenberger
West Boscawen Street
Little Theatre Organization
Handley Library
United Brethren Church
District Nurse Association
D. Puller
Grace Lutheran Church
American Legion Post
Mr. Sydnor
Mrs. Paxton
Miller- Cook
Huntsberry
Gregory
Mr. and
Mrs Pugh
Louise Rehill
Elkins
Berryville Avenue
Emma Gina Baker
Donald Weems
Fred A. Read, Jr
Frank A. Jacques
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Shenandoah County
Roy Hockman
Mary Greenway Russell
Baltimore
Paul Williams
Frances Pence
Messrs
Floyd, Earle and
John Patton
Clarksburg
Moorefield
Mary Miller
Evelyn Crismore
Earle LeFevre
E. B. LeFevre
Inwood
W. Nelson Page
New York City
John Downing
Front Royal
Armel League
Bob
Betty
Glaize
Brother
Emmett
Miller Brothers Flower Shop
Hodgson and Brown
Baker
Bickers Motor Co
Barr
Goodrich Silvertowns
Cammer Tire Co
Silvertown’s
the Farmers and Merchants National Bank
Roger
Gerrard St
G. W. Clowser
Crowser
Miller
Anderson
Betsy Ross Resturant
Ducious B
Brad
J. W. Arthur
Cammer
Bett
Chicago
W. B. Hibbs & Company
Chicago Board of Trade
Hibbs Building
Washington, DC
Telephone National
Washington, D. C
Paule
Sponsored By
Colonial Theatre
John B. Rogers
Florsheim
Lovett Bros
Staunton
Mahatma Gandhi
Chicago Daily News
Buncutter Tire Co
S. Braddock St
Bell Clothes Shop
Chase and Sanborn
Uth
C. W. Ramsbury Grocery
Roland C. Ryan
Mgr
the Hatter
Margaret L. Hodgson
R. M. Swimley
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