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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1928

Page

3

Social and Personal News From Martinsburg Winchester Area

Mr and Mrs L J Fries celebrate their ninth wedding anniversary at home 818 South Aleigh Street Martinsburg with Rev Reu Schmucker and others as guests. Rev Walter R Alexander and daughter Ruth arrive in Winchester for a week with Mrs C L Carver family and will preach at First Baptist Church. Lena Kelchner returns to Norfolk for St Marys Academy. Seabright family from Philadelphia visiting Winchester. Federal council registration drive for day nursery to follow. Bridge games held by Girls Etie Association. prizes awarded. Dr E J Will marries Mattie C Garber in Richmond. Various visits and travel plans noted for residents and guests in Winchester area. Epworth League hosts suitcase party for Miss Mary Katherine Kern heading to Goucher College. Elsie F Wolfe weds Odell C Roomsberg in Winchester. Numerous social visits and entertainments including bridge parties and Shy.

L. J. Fries Southaleigh Street Martinsburg Reuchmucker Hopewell Schmucker J. Schmucker Berkeley Tomaci Levi Os Winchester Ma:ries Melvin Fries Ormer & Son J. Friese Able Ruble Fries Julia DeHaven Mary Goene Ahawk Walter R. Alexan Ruth Aler South Carolina C. L. Carver Eleanor Carver South Cameron Street Alexander First Baptist Church Baptist Church Rock Hill D. C Florence Miss Kelchner Norfolk Lena Kelchner George Kelchner St. Mary’s Academy Washington Margaret Kelchner Kelchner Albert Curl Seabright Walter Seabright Philadelphia George Washington Hotel James W. Seabright Day and Zimmerman Girard College Mattiea Garber E J. Will E. J. Will Shenandoah Valley Harriconburg Mattie C. Garber City Richmond Fred R. Chenault Methodist Episcopal Church South Will Harrisonburg Mattie Co. Wine Shenandoah County William D. Garber Epworth League J. Luther Neff Oscar Harry Carrie Wright Margaret Schmidt Mary Virginia Rosenberger Elizabeth Hogan Margaret Graber Iona Harry Meesie Andrew Robert Babb Miller Fletcher Cordell Huff Harold Rowe Elsie F. Wolfe Odell C. Roomsberg Augusta W. Va Church of Christ W. L. Dudley Albert A. Wolfe John E. Roomsberg Roomsberg

Committees of D A R To Meet Monday in Winchester

Fort Loudoun Chapter D A R calls all recently appointed committees to a 2730 o'clock Monday session at Handley Library. Mrs Samuel D O Neal of Vaucluse and Miss Rose MacDonald of Berryville lead as general chairman and regent. Reports due from each committee with full attendance urged.

Fort Loudoun Daughters of the American Revolution Winchester Handley Library Samuel D. O'Neal Vaucluse Rose MacDonald Berryville

Legion Auxiliary Members Attend Richmond Meeting

Mrs R T Barton and Miss Frances W Beverley left yesterday by car for Richmond to attend today’s meeting of the executive committee of the American Legion Auxiliary Virginia division. Mrs Barton will return with her son Major R T Barton Jr and join the family for the weekend. Beverley will stay in Richmond for the weekend authorities indicate.

Legion Auxiliary Committee R. T. Barton Frances W. Beverley Richmond American Legion Auxiliary Virginia Division Barton R. T. Barton, Jr Beverley

Visitors lodge at Hotel Jack and nearby towns

Capt Thomas B Hart of Andrew Chambers Apple Exporting Co Glasgow spends the apple season in Winchester staying at Hotel Jack. Numerous guests pass through, including Mrs Robert T Barton Sr Mrs J Scott Parrish Mr and Mrs Robert B Murray Mr and Mrs W S Washington and children and Col Carroll Menefee. Local residents Mrs Elbert C Magruder and family leave for Richmond and Washington visitors depart for school. Dinner guests include Andrew Bell C R McCann Percy Miller J H Yost Scott Grant and Col Frank Hamilton from Liverpool England.

Thomas B. Hart The Andrew Chambers Apple Exporting Company Glasgow Scotland Winchester Hotel Jack Robert T. Barton, Sr Country Club J. Scott Parrish Richmond Mrs. W Washington and Children Alexandria, Va Jack Andrew Bell C. R. McCann Percy Miller J. H. Yost Scott Grant Col Frank Hamilton Liverpool Eng G. Edgar Soutter Jordan Spring Hotel

Porto Rico Gale Shelters, Death Toll Expected

A report from San Juan describes 80 percent of homes unroofed and devastation across Porto Rico. Officials warn of famine and disease while rescue efforts begin. Navy moves to rush Red Cross disaster chief Henry M. Baker to Porto Rico.

Bahamas United States Apeal Associ Press Thomas FE Brenner University of Porto Reo San Juan Ithart Washington Wilbur Charleston D. C Henry M. Baker Red Cross Porto Rico Navy Department Sana Juan Naval Guantanamo Bay Cuba Navy

Corn Dominates Grain Market As New Crop Prospects Loom

Chicago dispatch notes corn consumes market attention amid plunging barn stocks and strong domestic use for 1928 crop. Export expectations rise while wheat hits new low as oats rally on corn scarcity and higher feed demand. Prospects for a larger export trade and improved crop quality are discussed.

Associated Press Chicago Washington United States Europe Danube Canada

Batter Making Shows an Increase Over Last Year

Chicago reports indicate a material year over year rise in batter production and a generally conservative market. Butter prices have slipped about one cent across most grades, though storage butter remains profitable to move due to comparatively high fresh-bood quotations.

Associated Press Chicago

Lawyer Convicted Of Shooting Wife's Divorce Attorney

Fayette J. Tyrell an attorney was convicted of second degree murder for killing Philip Clark at Munhall First Christian Church on a Sunday morning in May. The verdict carries a sentence of 10 to 20 years with sentence deferred on a motion for a new trial. Tyrell, once Sunday school superintendent, had been canceled for Clark's wife in divorce proceedings. Clark confronted Tyrell at the church before services and Tyrell fired, mortally wounding him.

Associated Press Pittsburgh Fayette J. Tyrell Philip Clark Munhall First Christian Church Clark Allegheny County Trrill Cansel Clarke Tyrell

None Made So Great May Need Help and Service

A Seneca line notes that greatness attracts fear and reliance on others, even from the least powerful, stressing human vulnerability and the reach of kindness or harshness across social ranks. The quotation underscores humility before power and the constant potential for dependence.

Seneca

Fisher case shifts probe from Keyser to Harrisonburg

Special to The Star reports investigators from Keyser West Virginia arrive in Harrisonburg to probe the death of a student nurse in Dr. Otto Fisher's Keyser office. Prosecutors and local officers examine letters and office assets as a preliminary hearing approaches amid murder charges and witness questions.

Harrisonburg Otto Fisher Fisher Keyser W. Va West Virginia Ernest A. See Vause F. Alkire Lee Alkire Fawley Logan Ernest A. Lee Brown Dr. Fisher Miss Weisel Orville Liskey Iear

Christ Episcopal Church Sunday Services Schedule

The church lists 8 a m holy communion 9:45 a m Sunday school 11 a m morning prayer and sermon on The Israel of God 8 p m evening prayer and short address. 9 a m services at Stephens City. A note from Josh Billings on silence and accuracy follows.

Stephens City

McLaughlins and others visit Rev J W Bell in AR

Dr and Mrs W K McLaughlin and son William and Mr Samuel Miller of Alltona Pa spent the weekend with Rev and Mrs J W Bell. Miss Elsie Armel and Martha Pifer attend Handley High School in Winchester. Mr and Mrs FE White and grandson visited BE Tevalt near Relief. Mrs W F H Jordan left to teach Bethel school in Warren county.

AR Va W. K. McLaughlin William Samuel Miller Alltona J. W. Bell Mieses Elsie .Armel Martha Pifer Handley High School Winchester FE. H. White Little Grandson BE. W. Tevalt W. FH. Jordan Bethel School Warren County

Gore Baptist Church Service Schedule

Gore Baptist Church invites all to Sunday school at 2 30 p m preaching at 3 20 p m BYP A at 7 30 p m and extends a cordial invitation to all services led by Pastor Rev B F T Clark.

BF. T. Clark

Reverend J Hog Smith Sermons Noted at Cedar Cliff

Cedar Cliff Vaucluse reports Rev J Hog Smith preaching at 9 30 a m at Cedar Creek Sands school 10 a m Mount Hope Chapel Sunday 19 a m sermon 8 p m tonight with mention of locations and times in the notice.

J. Hog Smith Cedar Cliff Vaucluse Cedar Creek Terror Sands School Mount Hope Chapel

Mt Carmel F B Church Services on South Braddock Street

The Mt Carmel F B Church on South Braddock Street outlines Sunday school singing from 10 to 10 16 with opening exercises from 10 15 to 11 16. Attendees join the song service after the lesson at 11 30 a m led by Rev J H Quiett. The pastor's subject is A Slain to Save a Word and all are invited.

South Braddock Street Spriggs J. H. Quiett

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. L. J. Fries Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Church Council Federated Council of Church Women Friends’ Meeting House Girls’ Athletic Club Girls’ Etie Association Sue Schlack Beverley Rice West Jacob Griffith Indianapolis Ind Virginia Griffith T. Walter Capper North Loudoun Street Griffith Scott Parrish Winch South Washington Street Hopkins North Carolina Cora Hopkins Pinehurst N. C Western Union Telegraph Company Harold Darlington Kingston Mrs. Robinson Ohio D. A. Robinson Clearbrook Wilmington Robinson Haines Morton Mumma Philip Williams Mary Miller North Washington Street Morton C. Mumma Mumma United States Navy Lewis N. Glover Virginia Elder Glover J. Foster Gray Louise Thwaite Virginia Silver Miss Thwaite Hugh S. Solenberger Mr. J. August Graber Huntsberry Robert B. Murray Wichita Hotel George M. Beltzhoever Charles Town Julian W. Whiting Rockville, Md Col. Carroll Menefee Sperryville, Va Elbert C. Magruder Billy Jimmie W. 8.Bromley Magruder Frank Magruder Edward Williams. Burford Cleveland, Ohio Harrisonburg, Va Catherine Snider Wardensville Potomac State School Messrs Cameron McKensey New York Joseph Paul Leesburg J. A. Richard South Stewart Street C. R. Morganthal Great Atlantic Pacfic Tea Company Samuel Zimmerman B. S. Scott Mechanicsburg, Pa Randolph Wellford Richmond, Va Gray Gables Inn William Beverley John H. Bocock John LaBouisse Powhatan Clarke County West Port R. I A. E. Kock Minersville Christ Episcopal Church Washington and Boscawen Sts Robert B. Nelson Eany Josh Billings Enna Jettick Health Shoes Diary of Enna Jetti Ded Piscle Lovett Bros Armel Gore Baptist Church County Presbyterian MT. Carmel F. B. Churgen Colored Colonia Gilbert Cossaicks Rene Adoree Ernest Torrence Gilbert Palle Boule N. Main Street Phillips Woodbury’s Endicott-Johnson S. Kirson & Sons
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