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Obscure social note mentions Mrs Isabelle F Miller related to timely mail and reception plans. Text is fragmented with no clear event or date.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1929
Page
3
Obscure social note mentions Mrs Isabelle F Miller related to timely mail and reception plans. Text is fragmented with no clear event or date.
The Sleeping Car Conductor magazine published in Kansas City features a large photograph of the Read House in Chattanooga Tennessee. It notes G Miller O Rear assistant manager of the Read House Winchester and extols the hotel as among the souths finest with generous hospitality and personal courtesy to sleeping car conductors. President Warfield stayed at the Read House during a recent Chattanooga trip and spoke highly of it.
Cadet Private Howard W. Smith Jr. of Alexandria, son of Judge Howard W. Smith, is a private in the Greenbrier Military School band in Lewisburg West Virginia. In his second year he joins the junior class and trains under Maj Wix Strock in the new equitation course using school horses. The prize winning Shenandoah Valley Apple Blossom Festival band helped Greenbrier win honors at Winchester. His Alexandria and Washington friends note his progress as a horseman.
Announcement from Rev. and Mrs. Frederick W. Neve of Ivy Albemarle County states the engagement of their daughter Miss Frederica Neve to Mr. Edward Summers Gardner of New York and Morristown New Jersey. Archdeacon Neve is known for founding the Order of the Thousandfold prayer league, with Miss Neve active in the cause.
Birthday parties were held last Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Clark in Westernport Maryland. It marked the seventy ninth birthday of Miss Martha Rowe of South Cameron Street and the birthday of Mrs Clark a niece of Miss Rowe. A joint celebration brought family members together for the event.
Ten members of Grace Lutheran Church Sunday school taught by Mrs. E B Cooper met at her South Washington street home last night to fill Christmas stockings for disabled soldiers, a yearly contribution. Stockings were filled and sealed and are ready for distribution. Refreshments were served afterwards.
Mrs J W Branner and her son George R Branner from Glasgow Montana visited the Commercial Hotel. Mrs Branner formerly Miss Mary Fawcett of Harrisonburg Virginia will spend the winter in Harrisonburg with her brother C G Branner. George Branner aims to complete a fine arts course during the eastern stay.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of Braddock Street Church, Winchester, Va., paid tribute to Mrs. H. M. Canter wife of Rev. Dr. Harry M. Canter recently appointed presiding elder of Rockingham district. The appreciation note praises her four years of active service leadership diplomacy and generosity. It notes her removal to Staunton and asks blessings for her continued work in the Kingdom.
The senior branch of the Junior Auxiliary of Christ Episcopal Church hosts a silver birthday tea Friday afternoon October 18 from 3 to 6 at Mrs. Henry M. Baker’s home 502 South Washington Street. Proceeds support Mountain Missions. The public is urged to attend and support the effort.
The Woman's Auxiliary of Winchester Memorial Hospital plans a card party Thursday October 17 from 8 to 11 PM at the George Washington Hotel. Elegant prizes and refreshments will be offered. To reserve a table call Mrs. Eugene Cooper 27 or Mrs. B B Dutton 91. Proceeds fund china and linen for the hospital.
A marriage license was issued in the corporation court clerk's office to Richard D. Storry and Mayme M. Spaid, both Washington D C residents. The bride, a Lehan West Virginia native, has lived in Washington for some time and is the daughter of John and Mrs Spaid. The groom is the son of Frank Storty and a mechanic by trade.
The regular semi monthly meeting of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union will be held at 3 o'clock Thursday afternoon at Handley Library. Members are urged to attend, and delegates who attended the state convention in Charlottesville will report on that gathering.
The regular meeting of the Winchester and Clarke County Garden Club will be held tomorrow at the home of Mrs. B F Arthur Jr No 502 South Stewart Street An important meeting includes the election of officers for the ensuing year.
Mr. Harry C. Fletcher, manager of Jones' Creamery on South Cameron Street, has been seriously ill since last Wednesday but is now slowly improving. He has many business and personal friends hoping for a swift recovery.
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church circle 7 will meet Thursday evening at o o clock at the home of Mrs Amos Prince in Clearbrook. All members urged to attend.
Mr and Mrs GarlandQuarles and Miss Helen Crisman were among Winchester residents who attended the Weavy Notre Dame football game in Baltimore Saturday.
Mr Lester Shatzer takes a clerk post with Brown and Fisher. R A Johnson of Hot Point Electric Co visits. A H Dove returns improved from Memorial Hospital. Dr and Mrs Harry Levin visit Baltimore. J W Barringer returns home, improved after major operation. Mrs Elizabeth A Horsey visits Westernport. A G Mason attends Patriotic Order of America convention in Indianapolis. R C Green leaves for Washington on business. Lonie R Clevenger visits Strasburg. Asa Crisman family weekend in Wormelsdorf. C S Hurn visits family on Valley Pike. Isabelle Wood and Mary Park Colston attend Navy Notre Dame game in Baltimore. Mrs W Clark and daughters travel to Washington for the day.
A dance tonight at Purcellville Town Hall features the Shenandoah Valley Serenaders. Local residents and visitors are noted among attendees, with several people arriving from nearby towns and states for the event and social visits.
Mr Ralph D Breasley of Parkersburg guest at Mrs J Swimley s home. Holmes McAboy of Opequon Heights sold White Lady Ayrshire heifer to C M Snapp of Woodbridge and sold Rudolph Lady Mitchell 2nd No 71161 and Rena Ross of Capon No 66442 to J B Fisher of New Hollard Pa. Andy Whitacre spent weekend at Whitacre with ailing father. Hershel of Charles Town visiting I L Bragg. M W Zinn Huntington in Harpers Ferry on business visiting Mrs M B McAboy. Harry McAboy and son spent Sunday with Mrs McAboy s parents John Legg. Rev Harry L Myerly and wife Sunday visit Olin Grant Martinsburg. Public school opened Monday with Miss McQuay and Miss Carpenter Winchester as teachers. M W Zism Huntington guests at Ray R Ruc e Thursday evening.
Senators assert Scrivener was slain by police as authorities reopen the death inquiry. Governor Byrd requested the probe. Scrivener’s parents appeal for a full investigation amid criticism of police suicide theory and a coroner verdict of murder. Jury member Holmes notes evidence pointed to homicide, not self-inflicted death.
A fragmented account describes a political convention prodigiously discarding bosses by backing a professor turned general candidate. The figure, once a Democrat, faced denunciations and questions about how he would reform Virginia politics amid party realignments and leadership intrigue.
A speaker criticizes Dr. Brown for lacking concrete tax reform ideas in Virginia and presses for disclosure of his past votes on constitutional amendments. The piece defends Democratic progress, attacks Republican claims, and argues for continued investment in roads and education under Democratic leadership.
The text argues for cutting state costs while preserving essential services. It details how 82 cents of each tax dollar goes to roads and education, 62 cents to roads, and 20 cents to education, leaving 18 cents for all other government. It claims abolition of the 18 cents is impossible without dissolving the state, cites savings under the Democratic administration, and contrasts 1912 versus 1927 spending on roads, education, health, agriculture, and law enforcement to argue for prudent ongoing savings. It urges continuing improvements to keep Virginia's government efficient and responsive.
Brucetown notes report Rev. C. J. Clark and his parents arriving at the parsonage on Thursday evening. Rev. and Mrs. H. V. Wheeler from Washington called on friends Wednesday. Local Methodist Episcopal Church South ladies prepared a welcome dinner and a pound ing will be held for Rev. Mr. Clark on Friday evening at the parsonage.
Mr and Mrs Frank Waters Jr and a party of friends from Washington were guests yesterday of Mrs G O Miller at her city home.
A speech extols Virginia wealth and the tax base fueling roads and public services while warning Dr Brown against highway tax cuts that would shave millions from road funding. It lauds Virginians for enterprise and heritage, noting John Garland Polled’s steadfast patriotism and loyalty to state values in Burg.
A Natex representative promotes the new remedy in Harrisonburg and nearby towns urging local residents to try this natural preparation for stomach, kidney, liver and bowel relief. Testimonials claim relief from indigestion, loss of appetite, constipation, and rheumatic pains with claims of renewed strength and sleep.
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