Social and Personal Notes From Martinsburg Area
Former Senator Charles J. Faulkner and wife returned from a trip to New York where they attended a reception for Commander Richard Evelyn Byrd at the Plaza Hotel. Other items mention weddings in West Virginia, a DAR talk by Mrs. Greene, a birthday surprise for William C. Haines, and Edyth Hennan's marriage to Raymond Finfrock in Savannah and Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Faulkner
York City
Hotel Plaza
Comdr
Richard Evelyn Byrd
Faulkner
North Pole
Martinsburg Evening Journal
Edyth Hennan
Raymond McDonald Finfrock
Savannah
Winchester
Finfrock
C. C. Finfrock
Clearbrook
Dodge Automobile Agency
Yowell Hosts 25th Anniversary Reception at Monticello
Mr and Mrs Robert Ernest Yowell celebrated twenty fifth wedding anniversary with a large Monticello Hotel reception in Charlottesville. The couple, well known in Winchester, once lived there and Mr Yowell and father in law the late James A Burgess ran Hotel Evans. The rose room looked festive with dahlias, a two and half foot high seventy eight pound wedding cake shaped like a miniature baronial castle, and a frosted dome with a lit tower. The castle stand rested on a gravel drive made of cinnamon and shredded coconut in a green cocoa decoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Ernest Yowell
Monticello
Charlottesville
Winchester Woman Named Superintendent at State Endeavor Meet
At the Virginia State Christian Endeavor convention in Bristol Miss Frances T. McFaden of Winchester was named superintendent of alumni and evangelism among state officers. She has long led Christian Endeavor work since moving to Winchester and helped her Presbyterian society win the contest banner years ago. The Winchester Presbyterian Society also received the senior efficiency banner at the Bristol gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Weekend visitors and locals in Winchester
Miss Bessie Kramer of Washington visited her parents Mr and Mrs P Kramer over the weekend. Miss Kramer is a student at George Washington University. Several others returned home or traveled, including Miss Mary Lynch Mrs M M Lynch and Mrs R D Saxe. Various residents planned trips to Richmond Baltimore Martinsburg Fort Monroe and Stanford Conn with family and church connections noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corrine Thomas
Washington
Esther Thomas
Ethie DeHart
A. J. DeHart
Garfield Hospital
Bessie Kramer
Mrs. P. Kramer
Miss Kramer
George Washington University
Mary Lynch
Mrs. M. M. Lynch
Charles P. Summerall, Jr
Fortress Monroe
George Washington Hotel
Pearl Headley
Ethel Wendell
J. W. Headley
Jack Diviley
Meyersdale, Pa
Rochester, N. Y
Handley Victors In Close Battle With Staunton
Handley team members Ritter Hawkins and Ritenour starred as Baker, Barr, and quick wing players contributed. Clevenger center and Duff Renner aided a strong effort while Staunton fought hard in defeat. Next, Handley may face George Washington University freshmen if Chambersburg cancels.
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M. Ritter
Hawkins
Ritenour
Baker
Barr
Quick
Clevenger
Renner
Duff
Staunton Armstrong
Lineweaver
Bradford
Staunton
Chambersburg
Handley
George Washington University
Dog Considered Guilty Of Contributing To His Death
Justice Tavenner rules a dog may share contributory negligence same as a human in an auto collision. BE D Kline sues Smith Guard for 75 dollars after his rat terrier was killed on a county road near Stephens City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Tavenner
BE. D. Kline
Smith Guard
Queen Marie of Romania Begins Two Month Western Tour
Queen Marie of Romania sails from New York aboard a ten car rolling palace for a two month western tour. She will stop at Albany Syracuse Buffalo and Niagara Falls with her children Prince Nicholas and Princess Ileana. The journey follows a royal reception at the Metropolitan Opera House and includes a West Point review amid rain showers and sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Queen Marie
Rumania
Buffalo
WGR
Niagara Falls
Albany
Syracuse
Marie
Prince Nicholas
Eana
Grand Central Station
Metropolitan Opera House
West Pointers
West Point
N. Y
United States Military Academy
Romania
Marié
Hudson
Garrison
Ileana
Oregon Oregonian paid for opposition to Stanfield
Senator Reed ordered an investigation into the Oregon senatorial campaign after editor George Putman alleged the Portland Oregonian received 35000 from Franklin K. Griffith of Portland Electric to oppose Stanfield. The claim cites 25000 sent from Philadelphia and asks for a full inquiry.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Oregon
James A. Reed
Missouri
Senate Campaign Funds Committee
George Putman
Salem
Putman
Fred Steiner
Burt J. Haney
Stanfield
Putnam
Franklin K. Griffith
Portland Electric Company
Portland Oregonian
Philadelphia
Senate
Jewel theft at Toledo involving forged checks
Jack Kloville a New York diamond salesman reported the theft of $100000 worth of unset diamonds. Three young men presented checks at Union Station to claim trunks containing the gems. The trunks were later found at a downtown Toledo hotel without the jewelry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Toledo
Ohio
Jack Kloville
New York
Union Station
Kloville
Reaction Deepens In Stock Market After Government Crop Record
Reaction price tendencies reappear as short interest needs were met. Traders cite the government's record crop estimate of 17,454,000 bales and weak public participation as factors. Market activity remains dull in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
York
President Will Vote In Person At Northampton Home
President and Mrs Coolidge will travel to Northampton Massachusetts to vote on election day confirming a push for greater voter participation. The presidential party leaves Washington Monday and returns after casting ballots with no further endorsements expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Coolidge
Northampton
Mass
White House
Persian Shah Escapes as Car Bomb Kills Officers
The Shah of Persia escaped unharmed when an escort vehicle blew up near Damavend during a tour of Manzandaran province. Several officers were killed and two injured. The blast carried arms and bombs, with the cause not yet known as the shah continued his journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teheran
Persia
Manzandaran
Damavend
Alleged Spurious Coin Maker Caught In Bunning Fight
Peters burg Virginia October 25 On counterfeiting charges for $10 gold pieces Jack Stone was arrested after a chase in which six shots were fired. Police believe he may be the man sought by Norfolk and federal authorities as the author of spurious $10 gold pieces passed mainly at theatre cashiers and drug stores from Providence Rhode Island to Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Petersburg
Jack Stone
Norfolk
Providence
R. I
Virginia
Rain Delays Elks Caravan Through Winchester
Inclement weather reduced the Elks caravan from Pennsylvania Maryland and Alexandria en route to Shenandoah Caverns. Only about 65 cars and 200 people passed, far below the expected 800 cars and 3,000 people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Alexandria
Shenandoah Caverns
Hopkins Dies at Capital After Illness
William B. Hopkins, a member of a prominent Washington family, died last Friday at his residence The Decatur. He had been ill about two weeks. Funeral services were held at Oak Hill Cemetery chapel. He was a son of the late George W. and Mary Ann Hopkins and brother of Miss Anna Bessie Hopkins. The Hopkins family often spent summers in Winchester and knew many friends here.
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William C. Haines
East Leicester Street
Mr. Haines
Centenary Reformed Church
Haines
Lewis Jones Knitting Company
North
Cameron Street
George Henry. Haines
Winchester
Winchester’s Best-Known Singers, and Mr. Haines
Bonus
William B. Hopkins
Washington
Decatur
Oak Hill Cemetery Chapel
Mr. Hopkins
George W
Mary Ann Hopkins
Anna Bessie Hopkins
Hopkins
Charles M. Russell, Noted Cowboy Artist, Dies in Montana
Charles M. Russell, famed cowboy artist, died suddenly at his Great Falls home from heart trouble. The death occurred last night as reported by the Associated Press.
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The
Associated Press
J Great Falls
Mont
Charles M. Russell
President Can Oust Appointees At His Pleasure
Supreme Court rules in Myers case that the President may remove postmasters and other executive appointees without Senate consent. Chief Justice Taft writes that federal statutes limiting removal power are void. Portland, Oregon case referenced. decision reinforces executive power over appointments.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Senate
Supreme Court
Myers
Portland
Oregon
Taft
Buckshot Halts Convicts In Wild Cash For Liberty
Seven convicts sparked a two hour riot at Missouri state penitentiary using knives and a shirt factory siege. Guards fired buckshot to stop the escape attempt injuring several. guard J L Seleman and inmate Ollie Cooper were stabbed though none in serious condition.
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Jefferson City
Missouri State
J. L. Seleman
Ollie Cooper
Sleeman
Cooper
Henry Mitchell
National Apple Week Explained to Queen Marie
New York reports National Apple Week activities expanding as Halloween approaches. Events include a visit by Queen Marie of Romania at Public School No 28, an annual Apples week meeting at the Waldorf Astoria with Miss Apple crowned, and apple presentations at theaters and schools. Red Grange to address Yankee Stadium event. Keith-Albee theaters stage Halloween parties with apples.
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New York
Hallowe'en
Queen Marie
Romania
Theusewives League
Waldorf-Astoria
Julian Heath
Apple
Ri Theatre
Misa Plorence Moore
Miss Moore
Dewit Clinton Highway
Red” Grange
Yankee Stadium
Keith-Albee
Metropolitan
Lesh
Keith Apples
al Keith Theatres
Geco
Public Warned To Stay Away From U S Mail Cars
Atlanta October 26 Maj Alfred A Cunningham M C commanding the South sector urged public cooperation with Marine guards protecting United States mails. He warned that interference could place lives in jeopardy and that guards may shoot to kill at the first threat to prevent tampering.
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Atlanta
Marined
United States
Alfred A. Cunn
M. C
Re Worth
Texas
Cunningham
Associated Press
Attended Funeral of Chas. W. Hook
Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Rutherford and others from Berryville attended the funeral of Charles William Hook, young son of Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Hook, held last Friday in Martinsburg West Virginia. Friends met at 716 Winchester Avenue and services were at Pikeside Church, conducted by Revs. Collis and Balthis. Interment followed at Green Hill Cemetery. Many Winchester relatives joined locals for the services.
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J. M. Rutherford
William Emmett
Cordelia Hook
Berryville
Charles William Hook
R. R. Hook
Martinsburg
West Va
C. L. Hook
Winchester Avenue
Pikeside Church
J. R. Collis
Balthis
Green Hill Cemetery
Winchester
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Nator
Mrs. Faulkner
West Virginia
John Wilson
Dillons Run
W. Va
Lillie Robinson
Pleasant Dale
United Brethren Church
North Avenue
George W. Stover
Bertha McKinney
P. F. Whisman
Paul F. Whisman
Bertha Marie McKinney
William McKinney
Virginia Avenue
Joseph 8. Duckwall
Highland Avenue — Presbyterian Chapel
Whisman
James C. Whisman
Washington, D.C
Greene
Stuart Edmonds
West Leicester Street
Harry Raynor Greene
Fort Loudoun
Daughters of the American Revolution
Lawrence Augustine
Children of the Revolution
England
Mr. Finfrock
Ernest Yowell
Dr. Scholl
Sample Shoe Store
Miss McFaden
E. Body
E. L. Grim
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Edward L. Grim
South Loudoun Street
William Lupton
Harrisonburg
Wilbur Riley
Lynchburg College
Lynchburg, Va
J.W. Riley
Margaret Hodgson
McAlpin Hotel
Mr. Asbury Kern
Ellensburg, Wash
Katherine
Elizabeth Kern
H. R.kern
J. A. Kern
Ogla Compton
Fred Stryker, Jr
Atlantic City
N. J
Mrs. Compton
Newlin
Mr. Stryker
Fred Stryker
Leona Lauck
Handley School
Joseph Roe
William Holliday
Motter
Loudoun Street
W. A. Baker
Richmond, Va
Lawrence Herrell
Marshall, Va
Messrs
C. T. Harbaugh
G. C. Wright
Hagerstown
John Howard
Revenne
L. A. Clark
Gainesboro Road
Charles Fishpaw
C. J. Carver
R. L. Chaplin
Frederick Md
Frederick Fair
Maurice Grim
Elmer Muller
Thomas White
Takoma Park
Luther White
Paul Tomney
Fred Stryker, Sr
Marshall Stryker
Billie Tomney
Roanoke
Catawba Sanitorium
Mrs
Byrne Cook
Blair
Roanoke, Va
Daniel Metz
Adele~ Metz
Greencastle
M. B. Chamberlin
R. D. Saxe
Harry Lovett
Baltimore
Thelma Kellican
Memorial Hospital
T. H. Rudy
Ralph Rosenberger
Beverley Wright
Lawrence Hollis
Washington, D. C
Isabelle Lanford
Harrisonburg Normal School
Emily Lanford
Dr. Hesse
Grace Lutheran Church
J. R. DuShane
Libby McCormick
Stanford, Conn
Lucy Gibson
Bishop Gibson
R. M. Ward
Miss Gibson
Girls Friendly Society
Handley Victor
Handley Staunton
Stagdale
R. E
PO Ritter
Reavesee Brown Rr
R. G
F. Lineweaver
Qulck
Aewdte
Wilson
West
Saees Baylor
Goodlee Rommel
Seeres
R. Lineweaver
Moore R. H. B . Barr Somes
Bradford L
H. B
Armstrong Ritenour
Huntsberry
Denis Leargue
Kansas City, Mo
Senate Campaign Funds
League of Nations
Indiana
Poppy Cock
Joseph Myers, Jr
Clyde A. Walb
Indiana Republican State Committee
Chicago
Watson
Robinson
World Court
Reed
Walb
Missourian
Federal
Republican Committee
U.S
Elks Cavern
Wm. B. Hopkins
Buckshot
U. S
Chas. W. Hook
Athanson
Unniversity
North Main St
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