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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1930
Page
3
The department reports that the coal reporter tare tenbatte B. Miller will be available for inquiries or notes between 8 and 4 pm on the specified day.
The Century Club begins a study season focusing on Scan ioe and the migrations of the Angles Saxons and Jutes. Mrs. Robert T. Barton discusses early Teutonic history, Beowulf, and galleys, while climate and geography are linked to Nordic life, trade, and the region’s cultures.
Miss Katharine E Baylis daughter of Venner N Baylis and Katharine Baylis of Opequon wed James H Merriner of Gore Virginia in a October 13 ceremony at the Lutheran parsonage Hagers town Maryland. Both graduates of Handley High School class 28 and 29. They plan to reside at 315 Amherst Street after October 27.
Mr J Few Brown assistant cashier of Shenandoah Valley National Bank has been confined to bed on North Washington street with bronchitis but is now much improved. A mistaken report yesterday claimed pneumonia. It will likely be some time before he can rise again.
Mr. William Carroll Alexander of New York attended the twelfth annual Kiwanis Capital district convention in Norfolk. He is past Kiwanis International vice president and a former New York City Kiwanis Club president. Over 600 Kiwanis members from Virginia Maryland Delaware and DC were present.
A marriage license was issued in the Corporation Court clerk's office today to Alfred Lee Saunders of Uniontown Pennsylvania and Sara Kathryn Addis of South Brownsville Pennsylvania. The nuptials were performed later in the day by Rev. Dr. Frank T. McFaden, pastor of Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church. The Saunders will reside in Uniontown where the groom is employed as a mechanic.
Mrs. Ernest S. Ely entertained guests this afternoon at her South Stewart Street home with a bridge party for visitors Mrs. Joseph Scattergood of Philadelphia and Mrs. Robert Adams of Pelham New York. They are staying with Mrs. Ely’s sisters Miss Mollie Wood and Miss Clara Wood at their Big Otne Berryville Pike residence.
The Gainesboro Community League will hold a call meeting at 7 30 o clock next Tuesday evening October 28. All officers and members are asked to be present.
Mr. R. L. Bageant, a known citizen of the White Hall area in Frederick County, recently underwent an appendix operation at Memorial Hospital. He is much improved but will likely be away from home for some time before returning.
Winchester residents Wesley Crisman Thornton Bryarly Hubert Cather and Jack Blackburn are at the University of Pittsburgh for the Notre Dame football game in Pittsburgh today. They plan to return home tomorrow.
Mrs E B Merkling of Clarendon Va fell on steps Friday suffering severe injuries and probable skull fracture. Her sister Mrs Kate Chapman and relatives Mrs Elizabeth Rosenberger and Virginia Rosenberger left for Clarendon after a message.
Announcement from Nashville friends for the marriage of Mrs Monta R Hartley of Atlanta Georgia to Dr T W Hughes formerly of Atlanta now of St Louis. The ceremony occurred at 530 pm Sunday October 12 in the Palm Room Hotel. Rev F M Boyer officiated with Mr and Mrs E T Tennison and Miss Hanes Chapman as attendants. After the ceremony the couple drove to New York and Montreal and will reside at 5664 Belmont Boulevard St Louis. The bride has visited Winchester recently at Miss Chapman’s home.
A birthday party for Betty Jeanne Nixon was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Nixon on Amherst Street to celebrate her sixth birthday. Guests included Misses Jane Cather Dorothy De Grange Betty Griffith Mary Miller Mary Cooper Greta Patton Janet Nixon and Masters Fly Clark Jimmy Sprint Jas Haines and Jasper Sale.
Marriage licenses issued in the Corporation Clerk's office show Paul L. Rowe and Miss Mary E. Harbaugh of Waynesboro Pa to wed. Rowe is the son of Clyde Rowe and an engineer. Harbaugh is the daughter of John H Harbaugh and Floyd Settles with Carman Snowberger, both of Waynesboro. The Rev E J Rohart of the Church of the Brethren was the officiant for the latter ceremony.
Mrs Richard Evelyn Byrd and her granddaughter Miss Margaret Byrd have come back from Hartford Conn where they attended a celebration by municipal authorities honoring Rear Admiral R E Byrd Jr who received a distinguished visitor medallion in the city. Miss Edna Lazenby Wed to Mr William Henderson in Washington D C with later wedding trip to Winchester and Milford returning to Hopewell to reside. Hallowe en social planned at Kauffman school October 29 inviting public. Miss Ruth Newcome visiting Washington with sister Cora Newcome.
W W Dellinger, a Winchester business leader and Studebaker dealer, was badly bruised when a large Eastern bus backed out of a garage. He walked behind the moving bus and was crushed against a wall. He was taken home for treatment. no bones were fractured.
Wheat futures posted gains with December old 78% and new 79% and March up to 82% while May advanced to 84% and July to 84% in Chicago trading. Corn futures showed December at 11% and March at 199% with May around 81.5% and July at 82.5%. oats for December 36% and May 39% with March at 38% for both old and new.
Washington weather outlook for the North and Middle Atlantic states forecasts a period of rain around Wednesday and again at week end. The week begins cold, with warmer conditions midweek and a slight cool down toward week’s end.
New York stock market staged a limited two day rally with most gains kept. Traders closed the week pessimistic as Friday trading saw weakness in farm implement shares and overall activity about 1.2 million shares traded.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad begins construction of a new double track bridge 1400 feet long over the Potomac at Harpers Ferry West Virginia to replace the existing span. Eleven deck plate girder spans will use 4 400 000 pounds of steel and 4 000 cubic yards of concrete. Work is underway with line realignment to ease river crossing. Total cost estimated at 800 000 dollars.
The Rev S J Goode of the Church of Christ has returned from Washington where he attended the International and World Conventions of the Disciples of Christ. Sessions ran October 14 to 23 with several thousand attendees. He will fill his Romney appointment tomorrow. Also: Miss Isabella Mayo Cameron arrived from Clarke county and visits the Jefferson Hotel. Mr and Mrs C Stodder of Washington are guests at the George Washington Hotel. Miss Anna Hall of Washington joins Mr and Mrs S M Davis and will visit Lost City W Va this Sunday. Mr and Mrs J J Merlen of New York are guests at the…
Alfred Hershry aged about 56, who lived alone near Shawnee Sp in Winchester, was found dead in his bed this afternoon. The coroner and police are investigating the cause of death. He was the son of the late Frank Henry and had lived in Winchester all his life.
Apple market in Martinsburg West Virginia covering Cumberland Shenandoah Potomac district with cool cloudy weather. Export demand moderate domestic weak market dull carload prices list Stayman and Ben Davis varieties with small sales at 3.50 to 4.25 per barrel and per bushel prices for U S No 1 and utility sizes. bulk prices around 0.90 to 1.15 per cwt with few sales and several varieties noted.
Mrs. T Lemeus Ware wife of T L Ware died in Martinsburg after a sudden internal hemorrhage in the late afternoon. She leaves husband a daughter Lela Quinzel son Dustan Ware parents Jacob and ? Dick both 83 of Martinsburg, six sisters and two brothers, and three grandchildren Wain Quinzel Junior Quinzel and Ray Ware. Funeral set for tomorrow at 2 30 p m from her home in Martinsburg.
Deeds filed for record include M DeHaven et al to Chore T Hoge for land and buildings. James P Beardog and T Rus sell Cather to William J Muse for about 239 acres at near Trone Post office for 492.10. John H Anderson et al to Virginia Glass Land Corp for 15 foot right of way along Winchester and Western Railroad tracks for 500. John W Parrish et ux to Virginia Glass Sand Corp along railroad tracks for 200. Marion Lineburg et ux to Virginia Glass Sand Corp road tracks for 200. Melvin K Sandy et al to Arthur F Huffman for land and appurtenances on Stephens City White Post highway for 3000.
A curiosity from Buffalo Springs farm of L L Watson near Summit Point West Virginia describes a shoat with an extra foot branching from the lower part of one front leg. The pig weighs about 85 pounds and appears normal besides its doubled limb, using the extra foot without difficulty.
A chimney fire at No. 906 Woodland Avenue was reported about 11 o clock this morning. The Reuss Fire Company arrived and extinguished the blaze with chemicals before any damage occurred.
The article notes a high incidence of dental issues among Handleys pupils and mentions a clinic committee led by Dr. C Bruce Harley, Dr. George H Heist, and Dr. B M Knight Jr. It references remarks by Mr Coolidge about Mr Morrow and a comment on information from a notable figure.
The Brazilian military junta overthrew President Washington Luis and the cabinet in Rio de Janeiro. Detained in Guanabara Fort, Luis and key officials faced a swift transfer of power as generals De Castro, Telles, and Menna Barreto assumed control. The army and navy reportedly supported the revolt as negotiations began with regional state representatives.
Rioting erupts as two generals and Cardinal Leme press President Washington Luis to resign. Police guard Guanabara Palace after a 2:30 a.m. standoff and a second demand by the military. Washington Luis clings to power as crowds burn papers, loot shops, and display red Liberal symbols amid a carnival mood. The U S ambassador reports a military junta now runs Brazil and that the Bank of Brazil funds are protected.
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