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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1929

Page

3

Jefferson the Liberal opens Fort Loudoun DAR season

Fort Loudoun Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held its opening fall meeting at Mrs. J. Howard Cather’s home on South Washington street. Edward Perry Browning of Handley High School spoke on Jefferson’s liberal principles. New members were named, and Alexandria hosts the state conference October 28 31 with delegates listed. November meeting set for Mrs. Louis E. Rice’s home on North Loudoun Street.

Fort Loudoun Daughters of the American Revolution J. Howard Cather South Washington Street William P. Massey Jefferson the Liberal Edward Perry Browning Handley High School Jefnyger Thomas J. Holt Thompson Sowers National Society Alexandria Rose MacDonald Warren Rice Harry R. Greene Samuel D. O’neal D. W. Ritenour Stuart Edmonds Anna Briggs C. W. Trenary Grover Cooper J. W. Sibert Boyd R. Richards Frank B. Crawford

Surprise birthday party for Mrs Henry Dick at Reynolds Store

A large gathering in Martinsburg, West Virginia, honored Mrs. Henry Dick at her Reynolds Store home on October 8. Guests included numerous local couples and families, with refreshments served and the centerpiece a biryh cake featuring out of town guests from Setauket and Patchogue, Long Island.

Mrs. Henry Dick Henry Dick Reynolds Store W. H. Oates Glenn Homer Shade Willie Gilbert Noah Utah Crossen Virginia Minnie Maryland Crossen George Crossen Charlie Dick Doyle Dick Ivy Marvin Jerry Dick Eva Willadean Sam Dick Charles Robert Eliazeth Luttrell Ora Hottle Kila Elizabeth Peacemaker Susan Lewis Margery Bohrer Troy Dick Thelma Melville Dick Kathleen Wilmer Stine Janie Ed Lewis Hodgson Fanny Golda Pauline Moore Edith Bohrer Mildred Kiger Tressa Dick Earl Joshua Leroy Place Roy Bohrer E. M. Wells

Veteran preacher J C Hooks to settle in Winchester after Kansas trip

The Rev J C Hooks of New Market Va recently granted superannuated relations by the Baltimore Annual Conference has visited relatives in Kansas City Kansas and will make Winchester his future home. He served as a Confederate veteran in the Civil War and was the only active Confederate on the Baltimore Conference list until retirement. Needlework Guild Directors Meet to assemble clothing at 3 pm next Tuesday October 15 at Mrs D W Ritenour home to prepare stockings underwear sheets and pillow cases for distribution. gifts to reach directors by the morning of the 15th.

J. C. Hooks New Market Baltimore Methodist Episcopal Church South Kansas City Kans Winchester Hooks Frederick Circuit Mount Hebron Mr. Hooks General Forrest Needlework Guild D. W. Ritenour Needlework Guild of America

Benefit bridge party at Girls Athletic Association raises prizes

About 35 youths attended the Girls Athletic Association benefit bridge party at the club rooms. Prizes donated by Huntsberry's Shoe Store Baker's Drug Store Gray and Sheetz and the Margaret Hodgson Shop were awarded to Mildred Landis Mrs. Fred Whetzell Katherine Dispan nett William Whetzell Frank Conway and Gordon Aiken. Harry Jack hospitalized at Memorial Hospital for evaluation of leg surgery after a recent appendicitis operation. The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals seeks donations for a rummage sale including clothing shoes china glass furniture and rugs. Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Albin welcome son Kenton Dean born October 8 at Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Albin formerly Lela Jackson.

Girls’ Athletic Association Huntsberry’s Shoe Store Baker’s Drug Store Gray and Sheetz Margaret Hodgson Mildred Landis Fred Whetzell Katherine Dispannett William Whetzell Frank Conway Gordon Aiken Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals Robert M. Ward South Washington Street M. D. Albin Memorial Hospital Kenton Dean Albin Lela Jackson

Miss Miriam Haldeman to Be Married Tomorrow

Miss Miriam Haldeman daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles W Haldeman of Melvern near Philadelphia will marry Mr Karry Hanes tomorrow afternoon at the Melvern Presbyterian Church. Kathryn Borden will be one of four bridesmaids.

Frederick Warren Counties Mirian Haldeman Charles W. Haldeman Melvern Philadelphia Karry Hanes Haldeman J. 8. Haldeman Kathryn Borden Joseph L. Borden Warren County Miss Haldeman Borden

Potomac Edison Donates Early 1100 Volt Generator to Ford Museum

Potomac Edison Company presents an early alternating current generator to the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn Michigan. The unit, a revolving armature design rated 1100 volts single phase 69 cycle, was recovered from Hyndman Pennsylvania and reconditioned in East Pittsburgh before transit. A tablet will commemorate the gift and honor Edison whose work shaped civilization and modern life over the past fifty years.

Henry Ford Museum Dearborn Michigan Thomas A.edison Potomac Edison Company Hyndman Westinghouse Electric Company East Pittsburgh Dearborn Museum Potomac - Edison Company Mr. Edison

Land 150 Pounds Of Sea Bass In Two Days Fishing

Harry H. Woodward and cousin Ralph Young fished two days at Point Lookout Maryland on the Potomac River Chesapeake Bay. Captain Clarence D. Bradburn led the boat they used. They landed 150 pounds of sea bass including many striped bass, with 22 fish caught first day and 19 second day. Blood worms peelers and trolling were used.

Harry H. Woodward Point Lookout Potomac River Chesapeake Bay Ralph Young Washington Clarence D. Bradburn Ridge Messrs. Woodward Young

Body Of Woman To Be Exhumed

Department of Justice agents ordered exhumation of Virginia McPherson after testimony suggested a skull fracture rather than strangulation by a pajama belt as the cause of death. The decision follows earlier belief of strangulation. The case underscores ongoing investigation and new forensic findings in Washington.

Associated Press Washington Virginia McPherson Department of Justice

Order A Police Probe In Capital

Senate ordered an investigation into Washington police, the district attorney’s office, and the DC commissioners after a bungling allegation tied to the death of Virginia McPher son a nurse found strangled with a pajama belt in her Pennsylvania Avenue apartment.

Washington District Attorney's Office District of Columbia Senate Virginia McPherson Pennsylvania Avenue

Thirty Perish As Wave Hits Launch

A Veracruz shore launch was swamped by a wave yesterday close to Tlacotoyan with 30 people drowned. The victims were among the town’s best known residents. Mr Al Taylor of Atlanta represents Eureka Hose Co. and is in Winchester on business.

C. A. Oettinger West Orange N. J Edison Lamp Works Winchester Mexico City el Universal Tlatocoyan Vera Cruz al Taylor Atlanta, Ga Eureka Hose Company

Easier Money Aids Recovery In Stock Market

In New York on October 11 easier credit and bullish copper data spurred stock prices. Wall Street remained optimistic about the Federal Reserve brokers loan decline, though the drop was smaller than expected. Broad buying supported gains from 1 to 12 points, with specialties leading on bullish signals. Call money fell to 50 percent.

New York Wall Street Federal Reserve

Edison Key to a Century of Inventions and Habits

A profile of Thomas Edison reveals his dedication to work and varied interests. He commutes by Ford car, values the phonograph, and treats money as secondary to invention. Deafness stems from a childhood train incident, and his business is run by his son Charles while others manage his needs.

Ford Edison Mr. Oettinger George Bernard Shaw London Samuel Insull New York Charles Edison

Schwartz Shifts to Fullback For Washington State Grid

Elmer Schwartz moves from guard to fullback and is counted on for a major role this season on the Washington State college football team.

Elmer Schwartz Washington State College

Senate backs Federal Farm Board nominees

Washington Oct 11 The Senate agriculture committee voted a favorable report on the nomination of all members of the Federal Farm Board. The item appears in a Dallas News clipping noting possible concerns about the plant’s production plans andworker discussions.

Associated Press Washington Senate Agriculture Committee Federal Farm Board

County Methodist Episcopal Service at White Church

A Sunday preaching service at White Church at 7 p m led by the pastor invites all to attend.

Methodist Pal Church White P. m

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