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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1928

Page

3

Reorganized Orchestra to Play for Elks’ Dance in Winchester

The Original Serenaders under Pat Dunn will supply music for the Elks’ ball at Rouss Hall Thursday night. The reformed Dunn orchestra, noted for modern rhythmic dance programs, will open Winchester’s winter dance season with special hall decor, favors for guests, and a committee led by Warren Eddy et al. Meanwhile, Anton Brees will leave Mercersburg Carillon for Mr Bryan Barker of Sydney, as Mrs Woodrow Wilson returns from Europe, and Virginia Knights Templar officers depart for Danville conclave.

Shenandoah Pat Dunn Elks Rouss Hall Dunn Onone Messrs Warren Eddy Lawrence C. Hollis E. W. Dixon Charles K. Over Winchester Anton Brees Mercersburg Carillon Mercersburg Pa.) Academy Bryan Barker Sydney Australia Brees Mercersburg Academy Barker Loughborough England Mountain Lake Edward Bok Indianapolis Ind Knights Templar Alexander M. Baker C. Vernon Eddy Danville Knights Templar of Virginia Baker and Eddy F. T. McFaden Frank H. Dorsey Winchester Commandery No. 12 Richmond Grand Royal Arch Chapter

Frederick County Couple Granted Marriage License

A marriage license was issued at the Berkeley county clerk's office in Martinsburg West Virginia to James Rupert Armel a Frederick County native and machinist at Bunker Hill and Carrie Virginia Roberts daughter of Charles and Mrs Roberts of Bunker Hill.

Frederick County Berkeley County Martinsburg W. Va James Rupert Armel Bunker Hill Carrie Virginia Roberts Charles Roberts

Homeward Return After Hospital Operation

Mr. W H Warden returns home to McCauley Hardy county after an operation at Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Warden accompanied him, while son Jacob Warden was treated for a fractured arm at the local hospital. Elmer Sanger, brother of Mrs Castleman, is in Harrisburg Hospital for eye treatment. Thanksgiving hop set at Shenandoah Valley Academy gym Friday night November 30 with the Black Diamond Orchestra.

W. H. Warden Memorial Hospital Hies McCauley Hardy County W. Va Warden Jacob Warden Elmer Sanger G. W. B. Castleman Wadesville Harrisburg Sanger S. V. Academy Shenandoah Valley Academy The Chevron Black Diamond Orchestra

Injured Lad Recovering At Memorial Hospital

Master Richard Creswell son of Mr and Mrs Julian F Creswell has been at Memorial Hospital since October 15 and is improving nicely. His arm was crushed in an electric washing machine wringer at his home at 111 Whitlock Avenue.

Memorial Hospital Richard Creswell Julian F. Creswell Creswell Whitlock Avenue

Sunday Dinner Guests From Nearby Towns

Mr and Mrs Paul Rife hosted a Sunday dinner with guests including Mr and Mrs Sibert and their son Lenren from Winchester Mr and Mrs D W Rife of Middletown Mr and Mrs Lawrence Sibert and son from Winchester Mr and Mrs Leroy Fries and daughter of Linville Mr and Mrs Lertie Kratzer and two daughters of Linville Mrs G L Kratzer Mrs Barbara Rife and daughter Florence of Washington.

Paul Rife Harrisonburg News-Record

Miss Hilda Cain Weds Ray Carlyle in Hagerstown

Announcement of the October 19 marriage in Hagerstown Maryland between Miss Hilda Cain daughter of Mrs Ida Cain and the late Charles W Cain and Mr Ray Carlyle of Winchester. The ceremony was conducted by the Christian Church pastor. Carlyle works for the Virginia Woolen Company. They reside with the bride's mother at 113 West Pall Mall Street.

Hilda Cain Ray Carlyle Ida Cain Charles W. Cain Winchester Hagerstown Christian Church Carlyle Virginia Woolen Company

Returns From National Convention Attendees Share News

Mrs. John Mills Mrs. Mildred Hoover and Mrs. Themuel Anderson return home after attending the Patriotic Order of America national convention in Washington. Mrs. Hoover attended as Camp No. 5 delegate while Anderson and Mills were visitors.

John Mills Mildred Hoover Themuel Anderson Washington of the Patriotic Order of America Hoover Camp No. 5 Anderson Mills United States

Saunders Defends Prohibition and Warns Virginia Vote

Colonel Saunders criticizes enforcement under Republicans and attacks Mellon’s role in federal Prohibition. He praises Governor Smith for candor, urges Democrats not to desert the party, and forecasts Smith’s victory and a return to normal Democratic dominance in Virginia.

Saunders Harding-Coolidge Andrew W. Mellon Smith Virginia Byrd Hoover

Sunday Exhibitions at The Flying Field Protest

A letter urges Winchester readers to stop Sunday automotive and circus style shows at the flying field arguing they violate the Sabbath. The writer calls for action to protect the day and cites examples of punished Sunday offenses and mass attendance. The piece ties in with broader concerns of morality and American patriotism.

Star Winchester

Nation Prosperous Says President Issues Thanksgiving Proclamation

President Coolidge issued the annual Thanksgiving proclamation calling on the people to give thanks on November 29 for prosperity in agriculture, industry, and commerce. The message emphasizes national peace and protection from pestilence and disaster during the past year.

Associated Press Washington Coolidge

Hoover to Speak in St Louis on Nov 2 Night

Herbert Hoover will leave Washington for a final campaign swing and speak in St Louis on the night of November 2. He will address voters by radio from Stanford University near Palo Alto during his postelection schedule before continuing through western Maryland West Virginia and Kentucky on the way to St Louis.

Hoover St. Louis Associated Press Washington Herbert Hoover Stanford University Po’ Alto Cal Mr. Hoover Wester Maryland West Virginia Kentucky

Charity Donations From Winchester Fair Prize

The Rev. F. B. Sapp won $15 in a Winchester fair contest and donated $10 to the District Nurse Association and $5 to the local Red Cross chapter, the announcement said.

F. B. Sapp Winchester Fair District Nurse Association The Red Cross

Divorce by publication in Winchester case of Foster

Matilda Foster sues Byrd E Foster for divorce a vinculo matrimonii on grounds of cruelty and desertion. The defendant, a non resident, must answer within 15 days after publication and notices will be posted at the Winchester court and mailed to the address in the affidavit.

Byrd E. Foster Winchester Star Corporation Court City of Winchester

Harrison's Speech Continued From Pascem

The speech challenges the opposing party's promises to help farmers while claiming they oppose every bill offered to aid farmers. The speaker insists they are willing to act and criticizes inaction on farm relief measures.

Pascem

Trade Sends John Ross Roach to Rangers for Chabot Cash

Toronto Maple Leafs star goalie John Ross Roach is traded to the New York Rangers for goalie Lorne Chabot and $20 000 in cash. Roach is acclaimed as the league’s top net minder.

John Ross Roach Toronto Maple Leafs New York Rangers Lorne Chabot

Knut Eckener Reunites With Zeppelin Commander in Washington

Knut Eckener, son of the Graf Zeppelin commander, arrived in Washington with his distinguished father after risking his life to repair the damaged port fin en route to the United States. International Newsreel.

United States Knut Eckener Washington

Saunders Speech on Postwar Politics and Tammany Defense

The speech notes post Civil War shifts with Virginia named Military District No 1 and Republicans accused of political retribution. Tammany Hall is praised for defending Jefferson Davis and opposing Republican venom, contrasted with other party machines in Philadelphia.

Saunders Virginia Tammany North South Jefferson Davis Davis Robert E. Lee Philadelphia

Farmer Relief Bill Sparks Seventh District Debate

A Virginia lawmaker argues for a single farm relief bill to aid farmers and prevent bankruptcy, contrasting his stance with opponent Mr. Garber who opposes the measure. He warns that farmer welfare directly impacts bankers, merchants, and professionals in the district and urges support for the bill.

Mr. Garber Garber Virginia

District race talk on farm relief and votes in Congress

Speech fragments discuss farm relief legislation and the voting record in Congress. It notes Republicans supported the bill, a Republican president vetoed it, and mentions Senator Curtis as a GOP supporter who would have overridden the veto with four Republican senators.

Congress Garber Curtis Senate

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