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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1927

Page

3

Birthday Surprise for Mrs. DeHaven in Lew

Social items recount a large birthday visit to Mrs. Hutch DeHaven of Lew with friends and relatives from Gainesboro Winchester and nearby towns bringing meals gifts and best wishes. Also notes a birth at Memorial Hospital and various society notices from Fort Loudoun Chapter D A R to garden club awards and local visits and dinners.

Edward Brown Edgar Marple Ala A. Anc Wiliam Lineburg Winchester Lawrence Ruble Virgil DeHaven Dean Rogers Winifred Rogers Opal Davis Mary, Ritter Gainesboro Harry Clements Mer Nathaniel DeHaven Sammie Ruble Richard Lineburg Edgar Julian Harple Mrs. DeHaven Ritter Arthur M. Ritter Memorial Hospital John William Ritter Fort Loudoun Winchester Golf Club Warren Rice W. P. Massey G. O. Miller Stuart H. Edmonds Cave Garden Club Winchester and Clarke County Garden Club Winchester Country Club James Fightarf Avenue

U D C Protest Fee to Visit Lees Tomb

The Virginia Division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy protests a fee for visitors to Lee's Tomb. The article notes Mrs. Roberts as a longtime leader and historian, daughter of Thomas S. Bocock, former speaker of the Confederate States Congress, and lauds her role in Arlington Cemetery monument work. It covers other elected officers including Mrs. J. B. Stanard, Mrs. John Hopkins, Miss Frances Jenkins, and Mrs. R. B. King plus secretaries Adhilla Yowell and others.

Virginia Roberts Thomas S. Bocock Appomattox Confederate States Congress Arlington Cemetery J. B. Stanard Norfolk Theoloqy John Hopkins Keswick Frances Jenkins Strasburg R. B. King Fortsmouth South Flournoy United Daughters of the Confederacy Richmond F. T. McFaden Presbyterian Church Cabell Flournoy Lexington Greene Katherine Glass Winchester Herbert S. Larrick R. Gray Williams Turner Ashby Shenandoah Valley T. Russell Cather Robert M. Ward Att’ H. Edmonds Ward Eva Bell Suwanee Ole Virginny Dixie W. C. N. Merchant Chatham B. S. Blenner Charleston S.C Blenner Soldiers Norman W. Randolph James E Irvine Charlottesville W. C. N Merchant Irvine W. A. Porter Petersburg

THIRD GAME OF SERIES TAKEN FROM PIRATES BY YANKS

The article covers a meeting of Confederate and history figures, praising Dr. Fitzgerald Flournoy and detailing speeches at a Winchester Lexington event. It highlights ideals of the old south and notes remarks by state historians, officers, and dignitaries.

Fitzgerald Flournoy Washington and Lee University Lexington Eva Eigin Bell Culpeper Flournoy New South YANKS

Gehrigs two base hit sparks New York in World Series first

In the opening inning Gehrig doubled driving in Combs and Koenig as New York leads Pittsburgh 2 0. Ruth belted a first series homer in the seventh with Combs and Koenig scoring, while Pennock blanks Pirates after seven innings. Pittsburgh pitchers mix, Cvengros relieved late. Paris notes tree facts in closing.

Pittsrburgh L. Waner Koenig Gehrig Rhyne Men‘se P. Waner Meusel New York Combs Meadows Ruth Wright L. W. Ser Pittsburgh Traynor Azzeri Barnhart Lazzeri Dugan Harris Grabowski Gooch Pennock P. Wanner Haris Erries New York Durst Cvengros Coombs Bengough Spencer Ben Rough Rhawnie Herb Pennock Pirates

Harrisonburg Delegation Leads State Convention Attendance

Mrs Saylor and Dr Myers headed one of the largest delegations from Harrisonburg to the state convention. Myers presides over the Rockingham county chapter with about 140 members. Delegates included Miss Gillie Hill, niece of Gen A P Hill, and Miss Maude Hill, his grandniece, linking local history to the Petersburg appomattox retreat.

Saylor Dr. Myers Harrisonburg Myers Rockingham County Gillie Hill A. P. Hill Petersburg Appomattox Maude Hill General Hill

Governor Byrd Proclaims Fire Prevention Week in Virginia

Governor Harry F Byrd designates October 9 to 15 as Fire Prevention Week urging all Virginians to take earnest active interest. He calls on civic groups schools and churches to participate and thanks newspapers for publicizing past crusades against fire waste.

Byrd United States Chicago Harry F. Byrd Virginia Commonwealth

Body of Huerta Taken to Nogales in Mexico

The body of Alfonso de la Huerta, brother of former provisional president Adolfo de la Huerta, was transported to Nogales, Sonora after a battle near Imarez. Federal General Aguirre led 100 men who tracked him to a confrontation with eight Yaqui Indians, leaving de la Huerta dead. In San Antonio, the San Antonio Light reports Gomez forces aligned with Huerta interests at a morning conference.

Associated Press Nogales Sonora Mexico Alfonso de la Huerta Adolfo de la Huerta General Aguirre Mexican Federal Army de la Huerta Imarez Imarez, 60 Miles From Here. General Aguirre Pedro Medina Aguirre Huertas San Antonio Tex Arnulfo Gomez Calles Huerta

Prices Up for Really Good Apples in Eastern Markets

A USDA report notes rising prices for Wealthys and Rhode Island Greenings in eastern shipments as harvests wind down in New York and Virginia. Western stocks, weather, and late-season activity shape exports with overall U S and Canadian volumes about half of last season. prices vary by grade and region.

United States Department of Agriculture New York Rhode Island New York State New Mexico Washington Cara Idaho Oregon California Colorado U. S Grimes Golden Potomac Valley Yorks Michigan Grimes United States Canada

Remus Pleads Not Guilty in Quick Trial Bid

George Remus once the so called millionaire bootlegger pleaded not guilty at arraignment for a preliminary hearing. He asked to go before the grand jury promptly to secure an indictment and start trial. He spent a restless night in jail and said he felt as good as can be expected under the circumstances.

Cincinnati George Remus Imogene Remus Tria

Local Guests and Visits Highlight Rosenberger Weekend

Rosenberger Virginia visitors include Rev Edwin Smith and family from Nice. Virginia Spillman from Maryland spent time with Mr and Mrs von Miller. Maude Belle Brewer Martha Frye and Lena Dyke visited relatives. Frank MacIlwee from Washington visited his brother. Mountain View school opened with Miss Beasley teaching.

Washington Mountain View Miss Beasley

Card of Appreciation from County Home Superintendent

A notice from the County Home superintendent announces severance of relations with Frederick County and invites taxpayers of Wine and Frederick counties to visit the fort for inspection. The message expresses gratitude for favorable associations and past favors during tenure.

Frederick Frederick Co

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mr. Morgan Thomas P. Morgan, Jr Washington and Northern Virginia The Mutual Life Insurance Company Shawnee Inn Action of Virginia Mutual Life Henry S. Baker T. W. English Ridge Frank B. Crawford North Washington Street Virginia Division Daughters of the Confederacy Margaret Boswell Washington, D. C Boswell James Boswell T. J Stonewall Jackson Chancellorsville General Jackson A. T. Musser Burouge Spring Dale Bartonville Arbuckle Louis L. Baker Detroit Mich Horace Davis Mr. Davis Laurel Laurel, Md Josephine Arthur L‘iss Arthur S. E. Roberts Danville, Va Hotel Jack May Cooper Daugter Helen Cooper Wayne Cooper Hom George Lee White Post F. N. Ruskell Travellers’ Life Insurance Company Messrs C. C. Molar G. T. Twyford Potomac Edison Company Hagerstown, Md A. W. Dean Stephens City Herbert Pelch Oscar Barnhard Allentown Herbert Shutte H. B. Thayer Grafton, W. Va Wilbur Riley Lynchburg College Lynchburg, Va G. W. Riley Edward Ei Signal Corps of States Army Allen Lawrence €. Hollis Harold Sowers Ella Thomas Bedford H. H. Stratzman Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company Baltimore E. F. Sally John H. Yates Rochester, N. Y Jack Harvey L. Bell Russell Bell Strasburg, Va W. A. Mitchner W. D. Mitchner Rochester, Pa George Washington Hotel Mrs. L. W. Leech and Son J. L. Kaufman Charles Dean Chester F. H. Sperry Mary Sperry T. R. Willey Winifred Willey Middletown Huntsberry’s Shoe Store North Main Street Fee Lee Robert L. Jeffreys Chase City B. C. Phiegar Christiansburg Lucy F. Kurtz Cadell Flourney Charles Selden Crosses McRobertert Perkinson Danville Howard Nichols Lee Chapel Mildred Lee Francis R. E. King Portsmouth James A Scott Lynchburg Scott H. F. Lewis Bristol James A. Scott Edwin Goffingon Cape Charles Goffingon Pittsburg Comics C. Gooch P. Meadows Paris Union Dr. Scholl Schell Winchester Wholesale Gro. Co Rosenberger A. Macilwee Mt Cabin Garber Mfg. CO South Braddock St Winchester,Va NEW Virginia Hand Laundry Bear Kent Boyd F. Jackson Fuer Eesti FE John M. Massib Alexander Castoria Ieee
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