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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1926

Page

3

Winchester wedding reveals grand ceremony and European voyage

The social event celebrates a bride of Grace Covenant Church with a detailed gown ivory satin lace and a veil Tulle adorned with orange blossoms. Attendants include Artemis L. Gates of New York and Margery Glasgow of London. Guests travel plans include a six week Europe trip aboard the Paris after a reception at Minberga Farm.

Robert B. Nelson Louis 1 Grace Covenant Church Plebride Artemis L. Gates New York City Era Margery Glasgow London England Mary Carver Boston Mass Louise Branch Elizabeth Scott Richmond Ewart Johnston Clarke County Barton Mess Ingleside Court Hanford MacNider MacNider Henry T. Davidson New York Poe Aviation Trubee Davison Davison Preston Witherspoon Jere Witherspoon Robert T. Barton Winchester Arthur Maxwell, Field Rochester N. Y Randolph Barton Bolling Haxall Barton David Barton John Dyer Daniel Hamilton Hayward Hamilton Baltimore William Alexander

Bridge Tea and Shrine Guests Highlight Winchester Social Round

Mrs. Joseph Wright hosted six tables of bridge at the Winchester Golf Club honoring Mrs. Perkins Hazelgrove of Roanoke Va guest of Dr. and Mrs. Walter D. Myers. A luncheon preceded the games. Local Shriners attended the Leesburg ceremonial with Winchester residents among the attendees.

Joseph Wright Winchester Golf Club Perkins Hazelgrove Roanoke Walter D. Myers Leesburg Winchester Mystic Shrine John H. Snyder E. W. Dixon Adelle Metz A. C. Slonaker D Fileaker Frie Vernon Eddy Frank de Ee Nary M. B Har Lovett Claude Stickley J. B. Beverley

Social Roundup Notes From Winchester Visitors and Residents

A sequence of brief society items lists visits and stays in Winchester. Names include D P Pierce in Allentown on business, Mrs H H Wilton and daughter from Audley Farm Clarke County, F B Holman of Denmark DC, Col T P Luquer and Miss E P Luquer of Bedford NY, A H Clapp of Bedford Hills NY, Col and Mrs John Keating of Cumberland MD, D S Orndorff of Waynesburg PA returning home, Devorah Fitzgerald of Fairmont WV visiting the Joneses on North Braddock Street, Helen Payne discharged from Memorial Hospital after appendicitis, Herman Barr Beverley Rice Herman Stine attending VPI dedication and VP I Va Tech game, Cornelia Gray hosting Embroidery Club, Carolyn Lemley Stephens City nursing student convalescing, J W Larrick and wife traveling to Richmond, Mrs Francis Denny of Pittsburgh en route to Georgia, Mrs Theodore Conner Harpers Ferry visiting Miss Emma Conner.

Last Rites For Late Mr Barrie At 4 O clock Tomorrow

Funeral for George Barrie 111 who died suddenly at home on Stewart Street will be held from his residence Saturday afternoon at four o'clock. The Rev Robt B Nelson will conduct services at Christ Episcopal Church and Mount Hebron Cemetery. Robt Y Conrad Post American Legion members will escort, with delegations from Winchester Lodge 867 BPOE and Charley Rouss Fire Company in attendance.

George Barrie Stewart Street Tomorow Nooe Robt. B. Nelson Christ Protestant ‘Episcopal Church Mount Hebron Robt. Y. Conrad Post American Legion Barrie Winchester Lodge No. 867 Charley Rouss Fire Company

Insurance Agents To Hold Convention In Winchester

The Virginia Association of Local Insurance Agents holds an annual convention at the George Washington Hotel in Winchester starting Monday at nine o’clock. The northern territory covers Alexandria to Lexington and east of the Blue Ridge. Local arrangements are led by Clifford D. Grim, J. Victor Arthur and I. N. Good. Luncheon at the hotel. Speakers from New York, Baltimore and Richmond expected along with Insurance Commissioner Joseph Button of Richmond.

Virginia Asociation George Washington Hotel Winchester Association Virginia Alexandria Shenandoah Valley Lexington Blue Ridge Clifford D. Grim J. Victor Arthur I. N. Good George Washington New York Lattimore Richmond Joseph Button

Quakes Sway Aftershock Report Confounds Seismograph Readings

Dr Bierley explained that two of the three seismographs at the observatory were thrown off by the first shock making it impossible to base a full theory on the third chart.

Rotary Club Luncheon Highlights Singers and Baton Gift

Winchester Rotary Club's luncheon featured a choral program by Rotary Anns and Rotarians led by Joe Hodgson and Hugh Duffey. The Handley High School Band’s W. H. Mellwee received a baton for service to the community. An October 28 benefit concert at the Colonial Theatre will aid the crippled children's fund with violinist Elinor Whittemore. Inter-city meeting at Shenandoah Caverns set for Oct 25. attendees included regional Rotarians and guests from Washington and New York.

Winchester Handley High Mellween Handley Schools Colonial Theatre Kiwanis Rotary Clubs Crippled Children’s Fund Elinor Whittemore New York City Rotary Anns Fred L. Glaize Marshal Baker Shenandoah Caverns Lutay Woodstock Front Royal Hunter Chapman Bill Pierson Washington, D. C WCAP Ed. Reed Mercer, Pa Parson” Brown Fred Bunnell Richmond Tom Ryan C. F. Bell Board of Water Supply Mrs.Bell Clark Cooper

Moonshine Raid Ends With Vow Of Abstinence

Sheriff Pannett and deputies raided a North Frederick county site hunting for a still. They found two barrels of mash and a cistern water source contaminated by decayed animal carcasses. The youths witnessed the contraband and, impressed by the hazardous contents, pledged to quit drinking moonshine.

Sheriff Pannett Frederick County

Jurors Summoned for Next Monday in Frederick Circuit Court

The Circuit Court of Frederick County summons jurors for next Monday to hear a number of liquor cases. Names listed include Daniel Metz Lee N Whitacre B L Lafollette Paul Haldeman HB L Lemley John W Morrison G Peacemaker and J E Pitman.

Circuit Court Frederick County Daniel Metz Lee N. Whitacre B. L. LaFollette Paul Haldeman HB. L. Lemley John. W. Morrison G. ©. Peacemaker J. E. Pitman

Byrd Urges Vote for Judge T W Harrison in Seventh District

The message praises Judge T W Harrison and calls for a large majority in his re election. It argues the people in the Seventh District recognize his record and urges all Democrats and voters to cast ballots in November for his continued public service.

Seventh District

Pappas Held on Wine Possession Charge After Baltimore Return

Gus Pappas was taken into custody after returning from Baltimore on a charge of illegal possession of a large quantity of wine. Police raided his apartment yesterday finding over 150 gallons of grape wine and several barrels of grape mash. A postponement was granted until Monday and he was released on bond.

Gus Pappas Baltimore

Givens Reports Hog Cholera Situation in Frederick County

Dr. H C Givens, state veterinarian from Richmond, consulting with local vets and hog breeders in Clarke and Frederick counties on the hog cholera outbreak. He notes Frederick county faces alarming daily new cases, cooler weather may help, but inoculation with scarce serum is the only sure control. State law requires immediate burial of dying hogs to prevent spread.

H. C. Givens Richmond H. S. Miller P. J. Landis E. W. Miller Winchester J. M. Casey Berryville Frerick County Clarke Frederick Givens Middle West Frederick County Tidewater

Winchester Merchant Fined For Weapon Carrying

H J Higgs a south Winchester merchant was fined 25 dollars 25 cents in police court for carrying a weapon and also ordered to pay 12 dollars in fines and costs on a drunkenness charge The case notes a second fine and costs imposed last night.

H.J. Higgs South -Winchester

Evangelist Wake Urges All to Be Christians at Local Church

The Church of Christ hosts a growing evangelistic service led by Rev. Mr Wake. He proclaims joining the church as essential, calling it a divine institution and urging individuals to personal commitment. Tonight examines What Think Ye of Christ with multiple services planned through Sunday.

George W. Stover United Brethren Church Mr. Stover Church of Christ Old Rugged Cross Evangelist Wake Jesus Christ Christ Memorial Institution Winchester Bible School Christian Endeavor

Hardy Couple Headed to Baltimore for Weekend

Mr and Mrs W G Hardy depart for Baltimore to visit daughters Miss Helen Hardy at Goucher College and Miss Mary Lees Hardy teaching at Roland Park Country School for the weekend.

W.G. Hardy Baltimore Helen Hardy Goucher Mary Lees Hardy Roland Park Country School

Elks Pilgrimage to Caverns Sunday Large Affair

Secretary Andrew Bell of the Chamber of Commerce reports a large Elks pilgrimage to Shenandoah Caverns on Sunday. The group plans to leave at 8 15 and arrive around 10 30 with notable attendees including Judge Leon Yourtré and J J Powell.

Andrew Bell Chamber of Commerce George R. Packett Erstown Elks Shenandoah Caverns Lodge Andra Washington Harpers Winchester Hagerstown Maryland District of Columbia Delaware

C. E. at County Home Event Notice

The Christian Endeavor Society Burnt Church will hold their Sunday gathering at the county home on October 24 at 4 o clock.

The Christian Endeavor Society Burnt Church

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