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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1931

Page

3

O'Neal Memorial Fund Start At Fort Loudoun Chapter

The Boul chapter proposes a Gen Daniel Morgan Memorial Fund of Fort Loudoun Chapter D A R for Union Theological Seminary students in Richmond. A memorial service for Edith Jackson O Neal widow of Samuel D O Neal of Vaucluse was held and a silk flag from Dr and Mrs Jackson presented by C Vernon Eddy. Delegates from the chapter to the state conference in Richmond include Mrs Crawford, Mrs D W Ritenour and Mrs William P Massey. Alt. will be Mrs Stuart H Edmonds and others. Next meeting set for Friday November 13 at Mrs J Howard Cather’s home.

Nevclas Union Theological Seminary Richmord Gen Daniel Morgan Fort Loudoun Edith Jackson O'Neal Samuel D. O'Neal Vaucluse Richmond Crawford D. W. Ritenour William P. Massey Stuart H. Edmonds Michael A. Collins Boyd R. Richards Lucy F. Kurtz William B. Davis John W. Rosenberger William W. Glass

Social Calendar of Local Church Activities

Friday evening features Christain Endeavor and a roast at Crystal Caverns with all members invited. Regular meetings follow at 8 00 p m and 9 30 p m including Young Ladies Bible Class and a cake sale. Sunday union meeting at 4 00 p m with Rev Witherspoon to speak.

Christain Endeavor Society Street Presbyterian Church Crystal Caverns Congregational Christain Church Misses Mathews North Stewart Street Chistain Endeavor Society Union E. D. Witherspoon Epworth League Round Hill Methodist Church Kiwanis Club George Washington Hotel United Brethren Church Grace Lutheran Church Shenandoah Valley

Fort Loudoun Chapter Daughters of Revolution Meet at The Elms

The Fort Loudoun Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met Wednesday afternoon at The Elms the Richards home on the Valley Pike. Regent Mrs Frank B Crawford urged action for the Washington bicentennial celebration and Miss Lucy F Kurtz representing the United Daughters of the Confederacy offered the room in the old Washington headquarters for the chapter. Organizing regent Mrs Katherine Glass Greene proposed starting a fund with interest for a monument to Maj Gen Daniel Morgan.

Fort Loudoun George Washington United Daughters of the Confederacy Daniel Morgan

Needlework Guild Displays Aid With Red Cross

Needlework items donated by Boyd's Store are shown to support the Red Cross and District Nurse Association. Garments sheets and towels will be distributed to help clothed children. Community members contributed to the annual collection aiding those in need.

Ne Boyd Red Cross District Nurse Association

Local Social News Recaps Milford Visitors and Town Affairs

Milford residents host family and out of town guests while local churches plan events. Visitors include Mr. William Bechtel and Mrs. Bechtel from Milford to visit Mr. and Mrs. N. H. ter Jr. in town, and E. W. Armstrong from Cumberland, Md. Also listed are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hirth, improvements after operations, travel returns from Philadelphia, and preparations for church suppers and radio performances.

William Bechtel W. J. Hirth Wehr Pittsburgh, Pa Charles Hirth West Monmouth Street

Light Brigade Service Moves to Sunday Morning

The Grace Lutheran Light Brigade moves their hour to 11 Sunday morning. They leave the Sunday School service briefly, then meet as the Light Brigade during the morning worship. Children bring gifts for Porto Rico children and for the hot lunch fund. A treasure chest is being prepared for the mission.

Light Brigade of Grace ‘Lutheran Arch Light Brigade Porto Rico

New York Stock Exchange Quotations

Hibbs & Company provides quotations from the New York Stock Exchange and Chicago Board of Trade. The Hibbs Building in Washington DC serves as the contact point with telephone service listed.

W. B. Hibbs & Company New York Stock Exchange Chicago Board of Trade Hibbs Building Washington, D. C Telephone National

Market Gains Lift NYSE Amid Broad Buying Interest

At midafternoon the New York Stock Exchange showed gains from fractions to over five points with a general buying mood. Norfolk and Western rose about 5 points, Baltimore and Ohio up about 2, United States Steel ahead a dollar, American Tobacco A up 24, and the British pound at 3.86 dollars.

New York Stock Exchange Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Norfolk and Western United States Steel American Tobacco Allied Chem, & Dye

Father Kelly Famed Fighting Chaplain Dies at 56

The Rev. Father Francis A. Kelly died after years fighting tuberculosis. He served as the fighting chaplain with the Twenty Seventh Division from landing in France to the end of World War I, aiding in the Hindenburg Line assault and earning decoration from General Pershing and allied governments. Miss Sue Schlack left for Knoxville for the weekend.

Cairo Francis A. Kelly Father Kelly France Hindenburg Line John J. Pershing

Armits Stealing Car Then Staging Cafe Hold-up

Brennen Hubbard of Cambridge Maryland was held for arraignment on charges of holding up two Baltimore women near Preston and stealing one of their automobiles. He admitted the holdup and another later at an Elkton restaurant, as the women sought to identify him. The case was before Magistrate Percy Douglas.

Associated Press Preston Brennen Hubbard Cambridge Percy Douglas Baltimore H. Oliver Jones Lola E. Coles Easton Hubbard Elkton

Chicago Grain Closing Prices Report

Chicago Board of Trade closes show slight gains with buying by commissions and light selling. Wheat December 50 5% May 54% July 55% Corn December 35 74 May 39% July 41% Oats December 22 14 May 24% July 24% Rye December 38 75 May 41 54 July none.

Chicago Board of Trade

Long Record of Service to Our Community

Our long record of service to the people of this community is one of our most precious assets. To patrons it guarantees experience and reliability, qualities time alone can give. We have enjoyed the confidence of two generations of friends and neighbors.

Edison Pulse Weakens as He Lies in Coma

News from West Orange New Jersey reports Thomas A. Edison remains in a coma with a weakening pulse but not yet at a critical point. Dr. Hubert S. Howe provides morning bulletin updates detailing Edison’s condition as his supporters await any signs of improvement.

Edison

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