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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1931
Page
3
After breakfast guests headed to Blue Ridge Country Club for six foursomes on the golf course. The winning group included Spencer Carter, Thomas Nelson Carter, George H. Burwell and Ewart Johnston who received prizes for their victory.
Saturday events include Christ Episcopal Church adult choir practice at 7 45 p m and junior choir at 6 45 p m. Daughters of America lawn party at Valley Home Gore with Lions Club participation at George Washington Hotel. Kiwanis luncheon at 12 45 p m and Winchester Clarke Garden Club meets at Mrs H B McCormac home. Rotary Club gathers Thursday 1 00 p m at George Washington Hotel. District Nurse Association hosts a benefit card party at George Washington Hotel urging public support.
Miss Mary Viola Hovermale married Rual Percell Anderson at Zion Church in Frederick County Virginia on August 29. The ceremony was conducted by Rev S J Goode of Zion Church and followed by a wedding trip through Maryland and Pennsylvania before settling at a Timber Ridge home under construction. The bride, daughter of R C Hovermale, was a former State Teachers College student and a teacher for five years. The groom is a fruit grower and farmer from Gore.
The Evening Star notes Raymond B. Dickey L L B L L M and District of Columbia bar member is reappointed dean of the American Institute of Banking in Washington. He has taught Law I and Law II since 1920 and is now one of three honorary Washington Chapter members along with his 1924 dean appointment. Dickey's mother was Lucretia Athey of Harpers Ferry and the family has Winchester links.
The Circuit Court clerk's office issued licenses today for Charles A Dorton Jr and Marjorie A Reid both of the county. Dorton is the son of C A Dorton Sr and works in a dry cleaning shop. Reid is the daughter of Herbert B Reid of Middletown. Also licensed were Lester G Barrick and Mabel S Parks of Kernstown with Barrick son of Philip W Barrick and a mechanic by trade. Parks is the daughter of J B Parks and was born in Hardy County West Virginia. Barrick is a Shenandoah County Virginia native.
Mr. and Mrs. O L Jamison depart for a motor tour to New England. He will attend a convention of Aetna Life Insurance Company agents in New London Connecticut on Monday and visit points of interest in the region.
Mrs J C Oakes entertains at her West In home for her daughter Anne with a pink yellow white party theme. guests include Dorothy DeGrange Shirley Carter Williams Jane Cather Dorothy Hawthorne and many others. pink cake candles games and a large party menu planned.
The first fall meeting of the Junior Auxiliary of Winchester Memorial Hospital is set for Tuesday afternoon at 3 15 o'clock at the horses home on Clifford street. Members are urged to attend for discussion of important matters and to hear a report on last summer's benefit card party and tea.
Mr and Mrs Neal Williams returned to the home of Mrs Williams parents Mr and Mrs Al lamong after a two week motoring trip through New York state Toronto and Windsor Canada They were chaperoned to New York City by two fresh air girls Anna Taub and Catherine Keenan who have spent the summer with Mrs Ali. Invitations Issued For Dance At Jordans At Jordan White Sulphur Springs Hotel for Winchester hospital benefit. Local People At Dance At Massanutten Final dance of season held at Massanutten Lodge attendees from the city included Kathleen Sutton Jenny Lind Hockman Virginia Dover Russell Mary Greenway Russell Tom and John Scully Robert and Seddon Nelson Lewis Hyde James Landis Lenwood Fultz. Misses Oakes Leaving For College Shirley and Lillian Oakes will attend Virginia Intermont College at Bristol VA to study home economics and teacher training. Mrs Hyde and family reopen home at West Boscawen Street. Mr Hyde heads to Yale University. Lovell Grove and family visiting from Washington plus Donald Shockey returning from Richmond. Earl Stacey and Marie Stacey guests at Valley Avenue home. William O Grove to enter University of Richmond. Marcus Ritter ill at home. Nat Page from Clarke County to Fort Defiance VA for Augusta Military Academy football training camp and Winter studies. Kathryn Crockett from Berryville to Mary Baldwin College.
Beefee and Harleene depart for Cumberland to attend the Maryland State Dental Association semi annual meeting. Rev E A Lambert from Braddock Street Mist Episcopal Church visits Gaithersburg for a trustees meeting. Numerous residents travel to Lonaconing Martinsburg Lexington and Lynchburg for education visits swimming parties and family visits while others recover from illness and plan future trips.
The office of the supervisor of home economics in Virginia announces 157 public schools will receive state aid and supervision next session, up 57 from last year. Aid comes from state and federal governments, with 39 teachers continuing work in summer programs. Last summer 2 022 home projects, worth about 14450 dollars, were completed by girls, including planning meals, sewing, laundry, gardening, canning, and home upkeep.
The 1931 fair in Winchester ended with a deficit around $500 as income totalled about $2,500 against $3,000 in operating expenses. Receivers appointed by Judge Philip Williams oversaw the event, with Burr P Harrison and James P Reardon as receivers and Benjamin F Arthur Jr as manager. Receivers expect prompt attention to the fair’s bills.
Belize recounts a rising death toll with reports of over 150 dead, including 11 American priests. Porto Rico experiences minor damage from another hurricane with only thirteen families seeking Red Cross relief. Weather advisories note weakening disturbances near Haiti and the Yucatan region, while Formosa typhoon hits Taiwans south with casualties and destruction. Lindberghs postpone Osaka take off due to typhoon tail end.
In Morgantown West Virginia early today mine guards fought snipers in the hills. Guards repelled the attackers after about fifteen minutes of fighting and Monroe Hamilton a 35 year old guard was wounded. State police and county officers rushed to the scene and guarded the Connellsville By Product Company plant at daybreak.
DETROIT Sept 12 An autogiro piloted by Amelia Earhart Putnam noted woman flyer crashed while making a landing at the star fair grounds here Putnam was not injured and escaped unscathed in the mishap that drew quick aid and attention from onlookers.
Winchester reports seek contests with Cumberland Harperstown and York. Mrs and Mrs William G Massey host a miscellaneous shower for Mrs Ernest Clem. Frederick county schools shorten term to eight months. Apple silage from peels and cores urged for farmers. Ohio Republicans adopt platform enforcing all laws. Winchester finance committee names Baeller Patton Gray and Hable. Apple picking delayed ten days, workers stranded. Grace Romayne Cover to Frances Symington wedding expected in Baltimore. Rev W L Dudley leaves for vacation in New York and New Jersey. Virginia crude cup cron production around 3 325 000 barrels.
An old notice from September 12 1916 shows Winchester fair officials promoting a racing program. It also mentions former South Carolina Governor Cole L. Blease losing to Louis Tracy’s The Grip of Fear becoming a daily feature, and Virginia game wardens being appointed to protect wildlife. L Marshall Baker hosts a dance honoring Frances and Virginia Marshall of Chicago.
The Rev. T. E. Gainer, Powers’ spiritual adviser, testifies he saw a truck carrying a heavy woman, with a canvas flap raised, aligning with the murder case that has led to new lines of inquiry. Authorities note Mrs. Asta Eicher and Mrs. Dorothy P. Lemke were among Powers’ victims, with three children also slain.
Weak NYSE security list caused traders on the Chicago Board of Trade to sell across the board. All grains declined with corn taking the largest hit. closing prices show Wheat September 48 1 2, December 20 44, May 54. Corn September 41 3 4, December 37 4 6, May 41 3 4, Rice September 21, December 23, May 26 4.
The Rev Dr Papa Kennedy 53 a Greek professor at Alexandria Theological Seminary was found dead in a Romney hotel while returning from Union West Virginia He appeared healthy Thursday but died of a heart attack Survived by widow son three sisters and two brothers Funeral held at Zion Episcopal Church Charles Town burial in family burying ground
The gospel tent meetings on Berryville avenue feature a Bible reading contest drawing much interest. Last night 560 chapters were read by 35 participants, with one reader completing 150 chapters while continuing regular work. Rev. E. J. Rohart notes blessings and souls drawn to God through reading. Rev. Leo Polman speaks at 7 45 this evening on Earnestness. Attendees are urged to bring Bibles.
The Boy Scouts of Winchester assisted District Nurses Association by placing a first aid tent inside the race track near the grandstand at the fair. Nurses began work soon after the tent was ready and continued throughout the event.
The New York stock market closed the week feebly with no inclination to extend yesterday's late rally. Trading was sluggish, selling accelerated in the final hour, and prices fell quickly. Dividend uncertainty weighed on weaker issues as turnover stayed under a million shares for the two hours, with many stocks down a few points.
President Hoover urged national observance on October 11 for the 150th anniversary of Count Casimir Pulaski the Polish patriot. The Associated Press reports the call from Washington.
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