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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1931

Page

3

Virginia Girls Plan Attendance at Black-White Ball

Miss Alise Byrd and Miss Mary Byrd along with Miss Bruce Crane Miss Gertrude Murrell Miss Susan Clay and Miss Crane Williams of Richmond will travel to Washington to attend the black and white ball on November 9 hosted by Mrs William Laird Dunlop Jr at the Mayflower. The Byrd and Crane families are prominent in Richmond society.

Washington Post Alise Byrd Mary Byrd Bruce Crane Gertrude Murrell Susan Clay Crane Williams Richmond Washington William Laird Dunlop, Jr Upper Brandon Miss Crane Richard Crane Westover

Social Calendar Highlights Local Club and Church Events

Wednesday events include Kiwanis regular meeting and luncheon at George Washington Hotel at 12 45 pm and Rotary lunch at 1 00 pm. Choir practices at United Brethren and Grace Lutheran Churches. Girl Scouts entertain at Handley Library Auditorium. Martinsburg Rotary Club hosts annual banquet and dance. Friday Legion Post luncheon at George Washington Hotel and Halloween social at United Brethren Church. First Baptist Church Willing Workers sponsor chicken and waffle supper in the church basement. Public invited.

Kiwanis Club George Washington Hotel Handley Library Martinsburg Rotary Club Martinsburg The American Legion Post Hallowe’en Social United Brethren Church First Baptist Church

Hallowe'en Social At United Brethren Church

The United Brethren Church hosts its annual Hallowe'en social at 7 30 Friday evening with Amos n Andy sketch campfire scenes special songs and games. A nominal admission goes to offset incidental expenses and the Christian Endeavor Society sponsors the event.

The United Brethren Church Social Commit Amos ‘N’ Andy Christian Endeavor Society

Miss Ruby Lewis Weds Earl Robertson Jr in Church Ceremony

Announcement of the marriage of Miss Ruby Lewis to Mr. Earl Robertson Jr at the First Christian Church parsonage with Rev. R. L. Williamson officiating. Bride's parents are Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Lewis of East Pall Mall street. They honeymoon in Charles Town W Va before living with the bride's parents.

Ruby Lewis Earl Robertson First Christian Church R. L. Williamson E. B. Lewis East Pall Mall Street Robertson E. E. Robertson South Kent Street Jesse Kiracofe East Piccadilly Street Nancy Rosalie Kiracofe Salome LaFollette Lehew W. Va Harrisonburg

Girls' Athletic Club to Host Hallowe'en Banquet

Local Girls' Athletic Association announces a Halloween dinner and banquet at Tokus Inn near Opequon on October 29. Members must sign up with Mrs. Virginia Harrell at Lord and Spencer's by 5 PM tomorrow.

Girls’ Athletic Club Hallowe'en Girls’ Athletic Association Hallowe’en Tokus Inn Opequon Virginia Harrell Lord and Spencer's

Treasurer Smith Improves. Local Notices Under Way

The Frederick county treasurer Robert 8. Smith, ill at home in Kerns town, showed improvement this afternoon after a poor night. Numerous locals note friends and relatives traveling for illness, visits, and events with several residents returning from Lexington and Paris, Kentucky.

Smith Robert 8. Smith Frederick County Kernstown

Stability Must Be Assured For Free Philippines

President Hoover warned that immediate Philippine independence without guaranteed economic stability would bring disaster. He said independence must wait until stability is assured and noted cabinet discussion found no policy conclusion yet.

Philippines Associated Press Washington Hoover Congress United States Philippine

Thirty Million Vote As Britain Chooses National Budget

London voters count their ballots on eight inch square sheets amid a banner election with Ramsay MacDonald backed by The Times and opponents warned against harming the poor. Analysts predict a government majority up to 200 with results aired by the WABC Columbia network in the US tonight.

Associated Press London Times Ramsay MacDonald Daily Herald House of Commons United States Wabc-Columbia

Bank Heist Near Baltimore by Two Armed Men

Two bandits, one Black and one White, robbed the White Hall Bank in Maryland’s Baltimore County, fleeing with about $6,000. They forced cashier J. Howard Ensor and clerk Miss Ida Slade into the vault, used a shotgun, seized gold and currency, and escaped toward the Pennsylvania line on the York road.

Associated Press Baltimore White Hall Baltimore County J. Howard Ensor Miss Ida Slade Ensor Miss Slade Pennsylvania State Line York Road

Fines Imposed In County Court

W L Creswell was fined 119.25 for operating an automobile under the influence of liquor. William Bray paid 15.25 in fines and costs on a reckless driving charge.

W. L. Creswell William Bray

Hoover Voig es Appreciation Of Visit Of Laval

President Hoover and Secretary Stimson sent farewell messages to Premier Laval expressing gratitude for the visit to the United States. Hoover asserted personal appreciation for the cordial talks and the opportunity to welcome Laval and his party.

Hoover Voiges Laval Associated Press Gton Hoover Stimson France United States New York Ile de France Josee

300 Elite Meet Fosters Friendship Hosts Gar Wood in Detroit River Estate

The Committee of One Hundred gathers annually in the north for fellowship, led by host Gar Wood at his Grayhaven estate on the Detroit River. Speakers include Gov. Wilber M. Brucker, Mayor Frank Murphy, Julius Barnes, Cyrus H. K. Curtis, and Harvey S. Firestone.

Miami Beach Fla North Gar Wood Grayhaven Detroit River Wilber M. Brucker Detroit Frank Murphy Julius Barnes Chamber of Commerce of the U. S Cyrus H. K. Curtis Philadelphia Harvey S. Firestone Akron Tire

Bernard Shaw and cash for writing in Manchuria note

Bernard Shaw favored Russia but now returns to a country paying cash for literary work. A Literary Digest caption reads China and Japan at grips in Manchuria. A despatch from Weston Ore notes the scrap of a trunk line.

Literary Digest China Japan Manchuria Weston Ore Der

Canning Season Ends for Wife Not Employer

A terse snippet from Northwest Insurance in Minneapolis notes the canning season is over for the wife, but wishes it were true for the employer.

Northwest Insurance Minneapolis

Wheat and Rye Prices and Sales Report

Wheat December 5754 May 62 percent July 63 percent. Rye December 4214 May 47 percent. July sales did not occur.

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Virginia Grace Lutheran Church Rotary A George Washington Otel Mr. Earl Robertson Miss Hockman Huntserry Huntsberry Flood W. R. Talbot South Washington Street Henry D. Flood Stewart Street Gravel Springs Lola Brumback Elvira Abshire Byrd Richard Evelyn Byrd Amherst Street Harry F. Byrd Rosemont Berryville Womans Christian Temperance Union U. B. Church Civic League Red Bud Church Society Workers’ Council of the Red Bud James R. Chapman Martin Hughes Martin McDaniel Cherrydale Lyda Chapman West Clifford Street L. H. Pence Frances Pentz Messrs John Patterson Floyd Earle Cumberland, Md Mr. Teackle Spady Hampton E. W. Lathrop Topeka Kan John B. Liggett Ligg This T. M. Hiltzheimer Memorial Hospital Dudley F. Gray Warrenton, Va Mary R. Buckner Fred L. Glaize, Sr Piccadilly Street Edward G. Butler Millwood Portsmouth Virginia Garden Club Board of Governors John W. Griffith Clarke Summit Harry M. Seabright East Cork Street Griffith Hilda Seabright Mr. H. S. Duffey Pennsylvania Virginia Hunter Boyd Emma Ginn Baker Washington Street Elizabeth Neilly Beverley B. Wright West Leicester Street Lexington William Paxton This City Woodstock Harrisonurge Mary Ruth DeWitt Helen Ritter Thomas Kremer Juanita Riley Lynchburg Lynchburg College G. W. Riley Valley Avenue Emma Miller Ernest Gasch Charles Beck Bristol Tenn J. S. Haldeman Bryan Berry Ralph Hables Bethany College Louise Brooks Wilson Garver Henry Brooks Mary Virginia Robinson Fred. A. Robinson Loudoun Street Earl Ponton Star Tannery Elijah Pifer Easton Maryland Winnie Ruth Judd Los Angeles Darlington Ind Boston Herald Central Park Casino Mademoiselle Josee Laval James J. Walker Monsieur Laval Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney League Council Prentiss Gilbert Geneva Switzerland State Department League of Nations Council NEW York Stock Exchange W. B. Hibbs & Company Chicago Board of Trade Hibbs Building Washington, D. C Telephone National Allied Chem. & Dye American Can Amer. Tel. & Tel Amer. Tobacco Anaconda Copper Balto, & Ohio Bethlehem Steel Chrysler Cont Oil Del Gen'l Electric Gen'l Motors Kennecot Copper S. Licklard Mont. Ward Nat'l Biscuit Packard Stand N. J Bernard Shaw Russia Cincinnati Enquirer Schraff’s M. K. Shirkey Prop Chicago Board of Trade Margaret Hodgson Buncutter Tire James A. Live White House C. W. Ramsbury Grocery C. Ryan Mer R. M. Swimley Funsra Directors Bell Clothes Shop Winchester
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