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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1927

Page

7

Miss Margaretta Henry Weds Gilbert Soyez in East Falls Church

Social notes report the marriage of Miss Margaretta H M Henry daughter of Rev and Mrs John B Henry of East Falls Church to Mr Gilbert Louis Soyez son of Mr and Mrs Charles Desire Soyez of Paris France. Ceremony conducted at the bride’s home by Rev Henry. Soyez a New York City businessman and former World War French Blue Devils member.

Margaretta H. M New York City Blue Devils America Phillippe C.,soyes Washington Hhis

Social Roundup From Alexandria to Hamburg

Miss Stella Moore and Clarence Moore of Alexandria hosted at Shannon Hill with Mrs. Elizabeth A. Horsey over the weekend. Elizabeth Frye from Washington visits at West Cork Street with her brother-in-law and sister. J W Pease returns to Hamburg after aiding a Wardensville flour mill project. Shriners ceremony in Staunton drew Mr. and Mrs. Wagner Mrs. Allison and Mr. Shaver of Detroit. Moise family returns to Hamburg after Wardensville visit with Pease household. Mrs. J W Pease of Wardensville visits Edgar and M B Hook in the city. Kenneth B Henry of the Radio Shop reports back from Washington after a Southern Wholesalers Inc. meeting and banquet.

Stella Moore Clarence Moore Alexandria Elizabeth A. Horsey Shannon Hill Elizabeth Frye Washington Stanley E. Harmer West Cork Street William B. Wagner George W. Allison W. D. Shaver Detroit, Mich Shriners Staunton J. W. Pease Wardensville W. Va Messrs Edgar and M. B. Hook Kenneth B. Henry Atwater Kent Southern Wholesalers Inc Atwater Kent Radio

Forest Fire Losses Drop Across Nation in 1926

Forest service figures show 1926 fires caused about 26 million dollars in direct damage in the United States from 91 793 fires scorching 24 300 000 acres. Shenandoah National Forest burned 17 acres, far below state and regional totals with most fires started by humans.

United States Forest Service United States Department of Agriculture Shenandoah National Forest Shenandoah Forest Mississippi Alabama Georgia Delaware Rhode Island Vermont Southeastern Carolinas Florida West Mississippi Missouri Arkansas Oklahoma Louisiana Texas Northeastern Appalachian States East Mississippi Lake States Rocky Mountain States Pacific States Arizona Colorado New Mexico Wyoming New Hampshire Wisconsin Minnesota California Pennsylvania New York Virginia Maryland West Virginia

President Coolidge Not Convinced on Extra Session

Washington reports that President Coolidge favors sticking to the regular congressional schedule unless stronger demands arise. Cabinet and GOP leaders, including Senator Curtis and Representative Tilson, oppose convening Congress early, arguing no policy gains and potential quorum issues for the Senate over the Smith-Vare contests.

Washington Coolidge White House Congress Senate Curtis Representative Tilson

United Brethren Conference Opens in Local Church

The United Brethren Conference opens in a local church with a missionary focus. Rev. S. R. Ludwig will report on foreign missions, followed by Rev. J Stewart Inneral's address. The committee on boundaries will close the morning session.

United Brethren Conference S. R. Ludwig J. Stewart Inneral

Business Opportunity Offer From Paul Kaye

A note invites readers to join a business opportunity called Privilege Trading with small capital. It promises free information and directs to Paul Kaye at 194 Broadway, New York, with a hold on further action.

Paul Kaye Broadway New York

Virginia Farm Income Largely Steady Despite Poor Crops

Virginia crop conditions show overall 2.1 percent above the ten year average in August with cash income roughly equal to 1926 due to higher prices. Wheat cotton tobacco and peanuts yield below average while white potatoes rise. corn improves across most districts. hay and feed crops rise with abundant pasture and grazing favorable statewide despite some dry pockets and heavy rains.

Virginia

Record Potato Yield Across Virginia Hits New High

The Virginia potato crop for the year is estimated at 22,552,000 bushels, up from 11,658,000 last year and 14,484,000 average. Early potatoes yielded over 200 bushels per acre with 23,000 railcars shipped, while August rains aided grass growth improving fall grazing prospects in the southwest grazing region.

Virginia Sudan Associated Press Richmond Virginia Crop Reporting Service Henry M. Taylor State Department of Agriculture

Senator Means predicts Willis as next Republican candidate

Colorado's Senator Rice B. Means forecast that Ohio's Senator Frank B. Willis will be the upcoming Republican presidential candidate, drawing some attention to both lawmakers among a small group previously unaware of them.

Rice B. Means Colorado Frank B. Willis Ohio

Mrs Noah Sier Passes Away At Her Home Here

Mrs. Sarah A. Sier widow of Noah J. Sier a former Frederick county farmer and Civil War veteran died at 9 30 this morning at her home 16 East Gerrard street from complications of advanced age She was in the eighty eighth year and had lived in Winchester for 57 years Survivors include three sons Harry Luther and Allison Sier four daughters Katherine Roberta Annie and Helen two sisters and fifteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren The Rev Dr C A Freed is expected to officiate at funeral arrangements not yet completed

Sarah A. Sier Noah J. Sier Frederick County East Gerrard Street Sier John Harnsberger Westminster Emma Baultzie Baltimore William Sier Elkhart Ind Grace Lutheran Church of Winchester C. A. Freed

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