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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1928

Page

3

Social and Personal Notes From Fort Loudoun DAR Meeting

Fort Loudoun Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution plans its last fall meeting at 3 30 PM Wednesday in Handley Library lecture hall. Members urged to attend and invited friends to discuss the state conference in Winchester November 13 15. A founders day pyperani marks the October 11 1590 anniversary with memories of Strathmore Arms Washington and the election of Mrs. Harrison as president general.

Gont Library Fort Loudoun Daughters of the American Revolution Handley Library Inchester American Society Strathmore Arms Ashington Benjamin Harrison Rose MacDonald Berryville United States

Marriage of Miss Noland to Mr. Pouder at Ballston Virginia

The ceremony took place Saturday afternoon at the bride's brother's home in Ballston. The Rev Dr William Page Dame officiated. Bride Miss Elizabeth Ca bell Noland wore wedding finery. maid of honor was Mrs Wallace E Brimer. flower girl Miss Anne Pearson Chapman. best man Dr Stanley Warden. After a Bermuda trip the couple will reside in Baltimore.

Nancy Wattles Hunter Alexandria Wattles William C. Wattles James Wilson Hunter William Curtis Hunter Baltimore St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Helfenstein Maryland Percy Foster Hall St. Paul's Church William Wattles Horner Cleveland William Faulkner Hunter Charles E. Lippitt Elmington Clarke County Thomas Lippitt United States Marine Corps Elizabeth Cabell Noland George Harry Pouder Ballston Stacy Taylor Noland William Page Dame Christ Church School Wallace E. Brimer Anne Pearson Chapman Stanley Warden Dover Del Mr. Pouder Bermuda

Weekend visitors linger in town at local homes

Mr Elmer Pusey and Newton Griffith of Washington spent the weekend with Griffiths on North Loudoun street. Lawrence C Hollis visited New York friends. Mrs Pliny Wilson returned to Johnstown Pa after a week with her parents the Herrells. Dave Miller and others visited Harrisonburg Va to see Sadie Finkelstein at State Teachers College. Ha serstown Md Edison agent Paris range spent the day on Potomac Edison business. Fred E Clerk formerly Handley School superintendent now in Chicago suburb visited town last evening.

Josephine Ebersole Washington Mrs A. L. Ebersole South Cameron Street Gardner W. Brown New York White Sulphur Springs Wa. Va James B. Russell South Washington Street Elmer Pusey Newton Griffith Mr. Griffith Ann W. Griffith T. Walter Capper North Loudoun Street Pliny Wilson Johnstown Lawrence Herrell Mr. Wilson Henry A. Wilson M. Finkelstein Dave Miller Harrisonburg Sadie Finkelstein State Teachers’ College Paris The Potomac Edison Company Haserstown Fred. E. Clerk Handley Schools Chicago

Lady Astor Wears Famous Jewels at Governor's Ball

Miss Eleanor Fry performs as a fairy beside Lady Astor as the governor opens the ball. The scene features courtly reception lists, Virginia leaders, and a southern choir, with Lady Nancy remembered fondly by attendees.

Lady Astor Eleanor Fry Phyllis Astor Major Mills Neal Nancy England Bonnie Kentucky Sewanee River Winchester Major Robert Barton Barton John Graham Newville W. A. Baker Virginia

Brilliant Virginia South Carolina Grid Battle Draws Yarns

A vivid report of a hard fought Virginia versus South Carolina football clash at the university. Lady Astor attended with her party and dined with officials. Flippen of Virginia scored a 70 yard opening TD while South Carolina countered with a rapid return by Wemberley.

Lady Astor Richmond Monticello Phyllis Astor Charles Dana Gibson Alderman South Carolina University Home College George Ferguson Winchester Flippen Virginia Wemberley South Carolina McGuire Falconer William P. McGuire

South Carolina Boys Rally to Defeat Chicago University 24 13

South Carolina turned a late rally into a 24 13 victory over Chicago University after Zobel returned a 60 yard Virginia punt for a touchdown and another 60 yard punt return for a score. A long forward pass and South Carolina touchdowns in the final period sealed the win.

South Carolina Chicago University Zobel Virginia

Stock Market Advances As High-Priced Issues Lead

The market rose led by high priced specialties with new highs for many issues. Gains reached up to 12 points while some speculative favorites faced selling pressure and a few soft spots appeared. Money rates held at 6 percent.

New York

Aged Banker Given Five Year Sentence

Louis F. Levy a former Baltimore bank employee was sentenced to five years in the house of correction after pleading guilty in Criminal Court to embezzlement. He claimed he did not believe he over drew more than 400 of the 43 000 alleged short in the bank's accounts.

Associated Press Baltimore Louis F. Levy House-Of-Correction

Insane Prisoner Makes Third Escape Attempt at Hospital

Ronald Harris, convict in burglaries and robberies, mounted a third escape attempt at Spring Grove Hospital for the Insane. He blinded guard John Dillon with pepper spray and seized keys before a crowbar was found in his cell. Harris had previously escaped twice from the institution while under committing burglary sentences.

Associated Press Baltimore Ronald Harris Spring Grove Hospital Harris Pepper John Dillon

Larry Semon Dies Noted Comedian of Screen at 39

Victorville Cal Oct 8 Larry Semon motion picture comedian died here today after a struggle with double pneumonia since last Friday. Born West Point Mississippi 39 years ago he worked as a magician cartoonist and vaudeville tumbler before turning to film comedy. The article notes his career and personal troubles following financial reverses in the industry.

Associated Press Victorville Cal Larry Semon Semon West Point Miss Lemon

Berwyn family found dead in gas heated Berwyn home

Chicago officials report the bodies of Mrs. Clyde Ryker, 35, and her three children discovered in their Berwyn residence on the west side. Authorities described the scene as a suspected gas-related tragedy discovered this morning.

Associated Press Chicago Clyde Ryker Berwyn West Side Suburbs

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Mr. Neff Woodbine School League Woodbine Community League John G. Hubbard Thelma Hubbard George Taylor Woodine School Taylor J. Luther Neff Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church H. B. McCormac Virginia Woolen Company of Virginia Manufacturers’ Association Robert Fansler Arthur Fansler George Fansler Howard A. Kelly Hospital North Dakota Carmel Boyer Stephens City Annie E. Lane Valley City N. D Big Pine Wake Minn Minneapolis Fergus Falls Detroit Lakes Lane Riefkohl Husband Norfolk J. W. Riley West Piccadilly Street Lieut. C. A. Jones, Jr Foreign Service Charles A. Jones, Sr Boyce Charles A. Jones, Jr Edgewood Arsenal Jones Hawaii Dolly Madison Garden Club St. Thomas Episcopal Church Orange Huntsberry’s Chester’s Elizabeth Noland George H. Pouder Henry Boyd Henry W. Boyd Mr. Boyd P. W. Boyd Fred. S. Boyd Fred. L. Glaize Ellen and Sallie Boyd John H. Seal John H. Seal, Jr William Verhas Eloise Giles William B. Wagner North Braddock Street G. O. Miller Capon River Hampshire County W. Va Virginia M. Haycock Eva H. Miller Helen G. Miller M. A. Danielson Edward E. Stone Bélair, Md Hogan Brunswick, Md Frank Jacques John Bowers Hester Rowland Summit Point Harry Bryant Austin Sloat Harry K. Sloat Scott A. Affleck E. W. Armstrong Bel Air, Md Robert Ford B. J. Ford Elkhart Ind James P. Reardon Staunton, Va Cadet James P. Reardon, Jr Staunton Military Academy Carson Spillman Garland Spillman Pharmacy Medical College of Virginia Lawrence C. Hollis Jieportance Otwear Ile Athens Helen of Troy Lovett Bros Sample Shoe’ Store Hartz Mountain Canaries Hillyard’s Wallpaper Store Jack Sheriff Bill Cody Boscawen Street Lions Club George Washington Hotel Tra Rales Ie Phillips Milk Coty’s Face Woodbury’s Soap N. Main Street MO. S. Solenberger & CO N. Loudoun St Winchester Furniture CO Main Street
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