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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1927

Page

3

Engagement of Major Flood Announced Here

The engagement of Mrs. John Pearce Campbell of 405 West Cork street to Major John Heber Flood of Lexington Kentucky has been announced. Flood, a longtime summer resident here, is a cousin of Mrs. Richard E. Byrd and Mrs. Douglas Fuller of Winchester. The couple plans a future wedding and then a several month European trip.

John Pearce Campbell West Cork Street John Heber Flood Lexington Major Flood Richard E. Byrd Douglas Fuller Winchester Campbell Edward Contee Johnson Reverdy Johnson Maryland

Dr John P Smallwood Weds Miss Penelope Brown in Virginia

The marriage of Dr John P Smallwood of East Falls Church Virginia to Miss Penelope Brown of Virginia occurred at noon Saturday at Pohick Church. Rev Robert Allen Castleman of Old Falls Church officiated in a small ceremony. The couple, popular in their communities, will reside later in Falls Church.

John P. Smallwood Brown Virginia East Falls Church Penelope Brown Pohick Church Robert Allen Castleman Old Falls Church Smallwood Falls Church

Bride Genevieve Herrell Wed to Garland Johnston

A marriage license was issued in the Corporation Clerk’s office Saturday afternoon to Garland L. Johnston and Genevieve D. Herrell, both of this city. The groom is son of B. F. Johnston and works in the equipment department of the Northern Virginia Power Company. The bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence L. Herrell of North Avenue, formerly in the clerical department of the same power company.

Herrell G. L. Johnston Corporation Clerk Garland L. Johnston Genevieve D. Herrell B. F. Johnston Northern Virginia Power Company Lawrence L. Herrell Northavenue

County Couple to Wed in Local Ceremony

The County Clerk’s office on Saturday issues a license to wed for Raymond Sine and Alberta Lowery. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs J B Sine, and the bride, 18, is a county resident and daughter of Mr and Mrs C B Lowery. The groom resides at Lebanon Church.

Raymond Sine Alberta Lowery J. B. Sine C. B. Lowery Lebanon Church

Virginia Garden Club Members Attend Chrysanthemum Show

Virginia garden club members and guests visited the U S Department of Agriculture greenhouse show featuring nearly 600 chrysanthemum varieties. Notable blooms included the Calvin Coolidge, Grace Coolidge, Mrs Charles H Curtis, Admiral Beatty, Seminole Chief, Dr J M Inglis, Mrs Charles Fox and a mix of 155 Japanese types plus 400 pompion and single varieties.

Virginia Washington Jardine United States Department of Agriculture Calvin Coolidge Grace Coolidge Charles H. Curtis Admiral Beatty Garden Club of America Cavalry J. M. Inglis Charles Fox

Hinks Couple Visits Berryville Clergy Travels

The Rev. Edwin S. Hinks and his wife, from Casanova Virginia, return to Fauquier after visiting Mrs. Ward on South Washington Street. He preached at Grace Episcopal Berryville and led services at Christ Church in town. Other locals welcomed guests and noted health updates and travels to Williamsport and Walter Reed Hospital.

Hinks Edwin S. Hinks Casanova Fauquier County Robert M. Ward Washington Street Grace Episcopal P. M. Smith Corning N. Y Williamsport H. C. Funk South Loudoun Street

Rodgers visit to Pittsburgh amid ill sister in law

Mr. S. Dean Rodgers left for Pittsburgh to see his seriously ill sister Mrs. H. W. Rodgers. He will also visit his brother in law Mr. James H. Rodgers of Erie, Pennsylvania.

S. Dean Rodgers Pittsburgh H. W. Rodgers Rodgers James H. Rodgers Erie W. Nelson Page Mrs Abney Payne Charleston W. Va

Residents and visitors gather at local homes and travels

Social notes list guests and hosts across Winchester area including Mrs. Byrd and Mrs. Massey at Piedmont near Rapidan Virginia. Several families visit Baltimore Washington Charleston and Charlottesville for weekends and medical matters.

R. EB. Byrd J. A. Massie Piedmont Egbert Lee Rapidan

Man Who Wrote Madame Butterfly Dies In Hospital

John Luther Long author of Madame Butterfly and other works died in a Clifton Springs New York hospital at age 66 after an illness and recent operation. He left a legal career to pursue writing and created the story that inspired Puccini's famous opera.

Associated Press Philadelphia John Luther Long Clifton Springs N. Y

New York Man From Errand Boy to Editor

A New York man who began life as an errand boy rose to become an editor, illustrating how beginnings can shape a remarkable career. The remark underscores the danger of starting life in a modest role.

New York

Revival Series by Rev Dr Bame at First Brethren Church

The Rev Dr Charles A Bame, Ashland Ohio college pastor, will begin revival services at the First Brethren Church on the Berryville pike starting Sunday November 20. He has pastored in Dayton and Philadelphia and now speaks to many students and lectures widely. The pastor invites all to attend and plan ahead.

Dr. Bame Brethren Church Charles A. Bame Ashland Ohio First Brethren Church Berryville Pike Emerson Rohart Bame Dayton Philadelphia Pennsylvania Brumbaugh

Admiral Magruder to report to Navy Secretary Wilbur

Rear Admiral Thomas P. Magruder, recalled as Philadelphia district commandant after criticizing naval administration, will report to Curtis D. Wilbur on November 5 and may testify before naval affairs committees. Magruder, 69, from Mississippi, commanded a squadron of the Atlantic fleet in World War I.

T. P. Magruder Associated Press Washington Thomas P. Magruder Fourth Naval District Philadelphia Naval Administration Curtis D. Wilbur Secretary of the Navy Naval Affairs Committees Congress Wilbur Magruder Navy Naval Academy Mississippi

Greek President Wounded In Assassination Attempt

In Athens the Greek president Admiral Paul Kondouriotis was shot in the head by a 25 year old waiter as he entered his automobile during the Congress of Greek Mayors. He underwent a minor operation and his condition later reported satisfactory.

Associated Press Athens Greece Ariotis Paul Kondouriotis Congress of Greek Maiyors

Scotch Irish ancestry and Boston founding facts

The text states Scotch and English roots in northern Ireland with limited Irish blood. It notes Boston, Massachusetts, founded on September 7, 1630 by John Winthrop and Puritans who arrived from Salem and Charlestown the prior year.

Northern Ireland Boston Mass John Winthrop England Salem Charlestown

Ruth Muret emerges as busiest Hollywood extra of 1920s era

Hollywood reports Ruth Muret, a lithe Atlanta beauty with brown eyes, has averaged over six days a week in front of the camera for two months. She came West with her mother and sisters after four years on stage with Fred Stone in New York, filling atmosphere roles for film studios.

Associated Press Hollywood Cal Hollywod Ruth Muret Atlanta Fred Stone New York Ruth

Former Annapolis Student Fined After Drunken Driving

Philip Galloway, former student at the United States Naval Academy, appealed a thirty day jail term for driving while intoxicated. In Baltimore County on February 1 he struck a child who died. manslaughter charges were not pressed. Judge Bond fined him $5 and costs, noting the drunkenness charge related to the same incident.

Associated Press Balis!one Offic Court Philip’ Galloway Ormer United Wi Naval Academy Bond Galloway Baltimore County Baltimore Dron

Millionaires join hunt scene in Melton Mowbray

American and British titled guests gather for the hunting season in Melton Mowbray England. The Maharanee of Cooch Behar buys 11 horses and falls on her first day. Participants include R. E. Strawbridge and wife from Philadelphia, R. H. Walsh and wife from New York, F. Ambrose Clarke of Long Island, and polo star Laddie Sanford.

Associated Press Melton Mowbray Eng Maharanee Cooch Behar R. E. Strawbridge Philadelphia Leicestershire Bob” Strawbridge Strawbridge R. H. Walsh New York

Mrs Forbush Reported Near Summer Home In New Hampshire

A report that Mrs Anne Ramsey Forbush wife of a local pastor who disappeared in Washington was seen near Fairfield New Hampshire reached Canandaigua New York mayor MacFarlane. The Forbush summer home is in Canaan New Hampshire as friends search the area for her near Fairfield.

Canandaigda N. Y Anne Ramsey Forbush Washington Fairfield N. H MacFarlane Forbush Canaan

Noted grid star Jack Walsh found dead in York Pa

The 24 year old son of William V Walsh sales manager at the Chicago plant of the American Chain Company was found dead in York Pa under mysterious circumstances. Walsh captained and played quarterback on three top football teams at St Ignatius Catholic High School and earned a Notre Dame medal and scholarship before attending St Edwards College in Texas. He was married three years ago to his childhood sweetheart and leaves a 22 month old son. He had been working in the York branch of the American Chain Company.

Chicago Jack Walsh York William V. Walsh American Chain Company Wis Tio Bt.togis Catholicd High School

Attorney Genevieve Cline Nominated for Federal Appraiser Post

Genevieve Cline, a woman attorney now serving as federal appraiser for part of Cleveland, has been recommended to President Coolidge for appointment to the Court of Customs Appeals in New York.

Genevieve Cline Atttorney Cleveland Coolidge Court of Custom Appeals New York

Also Mentioned on This Page

Major John H. Flood Andrew Hough Andrew B. Elsea Clarendon Church Agdreygh Arg Percy Hough Clarendon Andrew Broaddus Elsea William Lee Elsen Oferryville First Baptist Church of Perry L. Mitchell Herbert A. Hutson Austin M. Kay Frank Elmer Brown Little Hope Hutgoni Billy Stone William Morrell Stone Thomas Elsea Berryville Marvin Longerbeam William Elsea New York City N.A. Rees Hough Georgette Jace Elsen Fisen North Carolina Tenth Street William Lee Elsea Les Elsea Suffolk Massen Milfred. Millicent Winchesett Daniel, Kiignt Ane Christian Endeavors Christian Endeavor Society of the United Brethren Church Committee On Hallowe'en Secretary of State Virgin Mrs. Kellogg Hot Springs Homestead Hotel Asn Red Cross Huntsberry Lawrence Herrell Lyle Herrell Marshall, Va Mrs. Chappelle Katherine Herrell E. L. Henry Walter Reed Hospital Mr. Henry Herbert Harmer Olivia Harmer Eva Miller B. F. Hubbard Clearbrook Frank Butsell South Braddock Street Memorial Hospital Eustler Messrs Elmer Fuller Joseph Anderson Virginia Rehill Helen Nicodemus Brunswick, Md Maynard Clowser Littie Colleen Clowser H. Clay DeGrange DeGrange Melvin Green Montgomery Green University of Virginia South Washington Street John M. Steck Harry K. Russell Lewis N. Barton C. A. Bahlman Norman Bahlman Lydia Chapman Martin McDaniels Cherrydale Mary Bahlman Edward Dean M. L. Ewing Stephens City Holmes McFarland J. Newton McDonald North Braddock Street Thurman Pierce Warren Eddy Lynchburg, Va Leonard Riley Emerson Brown Inwood Martin Shade R. M. Swimley Dorothy Crisman Howard Kelley Hospital Blanch Crisman Mrs. J. M. Orndoff F. N. Ogden George Washington Hotel C. M. Showalter Carroll Smith N. Clay Shull Little Madeline and Anna Barr Shull Bridgewater Shull Grace Barr Hollis Helen Miller Martinsburg Oscar Taylor Ethel Cave Richmond, Va Westbrook Sanitorium Margaret Chew Shenandoah Valley Academy Roszell Sarah Chew Charles Town James Keffer Charles Keffer M. E. Hildebrand J. W. Keffer R. H. Keffer Strasburg William Keffer Mountain Falls E. E. Roberts Radford West Leicester Street Ruth Hurst Nadine Dore Southern California Los Angeles International Newcareer Annapolis Big Boy Paddy Creedon Wilbur Coon Mahakanee OF Coouch Benar The Associated Cross Ruth Elder Paris Lindbergh Louisville Times York, Pa Kansan Charles Curtis Kansas Curtis Senate Amhen
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