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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1928

Page

3

Frederick County Couple Wed by Clergyman

A Frederick county clerk issued a marriage license today to Joseph Bragg, textile worker, of Bruce, and Frances Swimley, daughter of Mr and Mrs Swimley of the same place. The ceremony was held last evening at Stephens City with Rev O D Bee serving, Bragg is a War county, Va native. Also noted is the Richmond marriage of Archer Wyatt McCormick and Victoria Mae McLeod, who will reside at 600 West 24th Street, Richmond after September 25.

Frederick County Frederick County Clerk's Office Joseph Brage Brucen Frances Lucille Wimley J. Swimley Willat F. Bragg Waren County Bragg Niiss Swimley Stephens City O. D.eee Methodist Biscopal Church South Formely Brucetown Arch Archer Wyatt McCormick Richmond Victoria Mae McLeod Shenandoah Valley West 24Th Street Woodland Heights McCormick Edgar Maxwell McLeod William Thomas McCormick South Boston Virginie

First Public Appearance of Tavlos Pupils at Colonial Club

Miss Flora Ballard performed a graceful Indian dance at the Colonial Centre last evening as the Tavlos pupils made their debut. A second performance is planned for Friday night on the second floor of the American Legion building with music by the Colonial Serenaders.

Don Tavlos The Colonialentre Flora Ballard T Tavlos American Legion

Attractive Entertainments For Mrs Lindsey

Mrs Lindsey from Alexandria Virginia returns after a weekend visit hosted by Miss Elizabeth Barr on West Boscawen Street. Barr entertained for Mrs Lindsey with a bridge party Friday night. Mrs R C Green hosted a dinner at the Country Club Saturday for Mrs Lindsey. Mrs Philip Williams and Miss Mary Miller entertained at Mrs Williams home with bridge in Mrs Lindsey honor. Mrs Byrd Goes to Norfolk to Meet Commander Byrd. Mrs Richard Evelyn Byrd left by motor for Washington and an evening boat to Norfolk to meet her son Commander Byrd Jr in Norfolk before his Antarctic expedition ship loading this fall.

Lindsey Alexandria Elizabeth Barr West Boscawen Street Miss Barr R. C. Green Country Club Philip Williams Mary Miller

Visiting relatives bring several families to Herald home

Mrs. Griffith and daughter, Woodstock visitors Mr. and Mrs. Karry Frazier and daughters Elizabeth and Virginia Frazier of Summit Point WV join Nan Frazier of Ohio, Henry Baker of Charles Town WV, Marshall Melwin of Baltimore, and Mrs. Joseph Griffith and daughter of Winchester in returning to their homes after visiting relatives Mrs. David H. Walton and Mrs. P. H. Rohrbaugh at their Herald residence.

Brumback Undergoes Appendicitis Operation

Mr. Charles I Brumback of Stephens City and Frederick County Board of Supervisors underwent an appendicitis operation at Memorial Hospital late last night. His physicians report the condition as very satisfactory today.

C. I. Braumback Charles I. Brumback Stephens City Board of Supervisors Frederick County Winchester Memorial Hospital Brumback

Henry Family Visit Draws Guests From Several States

Mrs. R. B. Henry and daughter Miss Mabel Henry of Lock Four Pa. plus Mrs. Henrys son J. Ween of Roscoe Pa. were guests of her brother-in-law Silas Henry at his county home. Mrs. Henry, once a county resident, had not visited in 38 years. Also visiting were William Franklin of Flint Michigan Leroy Franklin of Cedarville and Ambrose Vernon and son John Vernon of Fairfax Virginia.

R. B. Henry Mabel Henry Lock Four Henry J. Ween Roscoe Silas Henry William Franklin Flint Mich Leroy Franklin Cedarville Ambrose Vernon John Vernon Fairfax, Va

Emory Glee Club to Perform in Shenandoah Valley

James H O Knox, manager of the Emory Glee Club of Emory University Atlanta Ga, reports the group will appear in the Shenandoah Valley this winter with likely stops in Harrisonburg Staunton Baltimore and Washington. The forty member ensemble is well known and popular.

Emory University Glee Club James H. O. Knox Emory Glee Club Emory University Atlanta Knox Glee Club Shenandoah Valley Harrisonburg Staunton Baltimore Washington

Mrs. Barton family returns to Richmond for winter

Mrs. Robert T. Barton Jr and her young son Robert III have left for Richmond after a month as guests of Mrs. R T Barton Sr of South Washington Street. They accompanied Major Barton who was here for the weekend. The Bartons spent part of the summer season in New England.

Robert T. Barton, Jr Richmond Robert R. T Barton South Washington Street Major Barton

Visitors From Ohio Visit Caverns and Local Notables

A group from Ragland Ohio led by Mr and Mrs J R Oliver with Miss Mary Oliver arrive for a local visit to Mr and Mrs David Grimm on South Cameron street. They plan trips to Shenandoah Valley caverns and to stay with Mr and Mrs J B Gerver in Boyce before returning via Washington and Gettysburg. Nearby notices report the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs George Pappas of Strasburg, owner of Crystal Restaurant, with Mrs Pappas formerly Miss Pauline Hart of Boyce. visits by Miss Virginia Hicks of Dayton connected with General Motors. and weekend trips by J R Michael manager of the Radio Shop after completing Atwater Kent Radio Service course in Philadelphia.

Ohio J. R. Oliver Mary Oliver E. C. Gerke Anna Large Ragland David Grimm South Cameron Street Shenandoah Valley Caverns Gerver Boyce Washington Gettysburg George Pappas Strasburg Memorial Hospital Pappas Crystal Restaurant Pauline Hart Virginia Hicks Dayton J. H. Bott Joseph P. Miller Hicks General Motors Corporaton J. R. Michael Philadelphia Atwater Kent Radio Service

Local residents take trips and visits noted in daily roundup

Mr C T Owen and Mr M E Jones depart for several days on business in the valley with stops at Woodstock Staunton and Harrisonburg. Gus Everley of Keyser W V returns home after visiting relatives in Winchester.

C. T. Owen American Automobile Association M. E. Jones Shenandoah Life, Insurance Company Woodstock Staunton Harrisonburg

Local residents make short trips and moves this week

Thomas Harrison Davies leaves for Woodberry Forest Academy in Orange Virginia to begin as a student this fall and winter. Mrs Davd Lowenstein returns to Baltimore after visiting friends. Mrs W E Barr and Miss Alice Estep plan a week of Shenandoah River fishing in Clarke County. Levi C Fries returns home to North Braddock Street after a month in New York New Jersey and Philadelphia with daughter Mrs R L Lang. Gladys Carver of Harper Method Shop returns from Washington with courses in Eugene permanent waves and finger waving. J M MacHale arrives from Philadelphia to join wife and sons at Kremer home on South Kent Street. Marjorie Kremer visits Chambersburg Pa. Mr and Mrs J S Haldeman move from county summer home to Winchester for winter residence at 600 South Washington. P W T Loy of Potomac Edison Company in Hagerstown here on business. Mrs Eugene Anderson of White Post spends yesterday in Winchester. Mr and Mrs J E Pitman of Kernstown were here yesterday.

Levi C. Fries North Braddock Street New York New Jersey Philadelphia R. L. Lang Gladys Carver Harper Method Shop Washington J. M. MacHale Mr. MacHale J. S. Haldeman Winchester South Washington Street

Democratic Promise of Honest Government in Future Election

The piece urges voters to back Democrats, claiming eight years of Republican rule produced multiple senatorial investigations that exposed alleged corruption in the Fall, Forbes, Daugherty, Doheny, Vare, and Illinois Smith cases and pledges honest, efficient governance if returned to power.

Fall Forbes Daugherty Doheney Vare Tlinois Smith

Democratic Leaders Champion Alfred E. Smith as Standard Bearer

A political speech lauds New York Governor Alfred E. Smith as the Democratic standard bearer. It praises his leadership, reform record, and clashes with corruption, citing Root, Hughes, and Wickersham, and notes women’s potential influence in the upcoming election.

Democratic Party Republican Party Pennsylvania Rocky Mountains Root Hughes New York Elihu Root Wickersham Hughes, and That Has Made the Masses of People Rally To His Banner. “Mr. Root New York State Constitutional Alfred B. Smith

Women’s suffrage and Smith’s support in party history

The piece notes the Democrats’ role in women’s suffrage and appointing women to positions, citing Governor Smith’s liberal record. It highlights 1919 attempts to ratify suffrage, ongoing advocacy for equal pay, and the party’s broader acknowledgment of women’s rights and influence.

Texas Democratic Party Smith New York Hon

Questioning Governor Smith’s Public Trust Integrity

The text asserts Governor Smith has never betrayed public trust and remains a model of integrity, challenging any claim of betrayal and defending his unassailable character.

Smith

Free Chest Clinic To Be Held Here on September 21

The next chest clinic for persons suspected of having tuberculosis will be held at the District Nursessociation offices in Chamber of Commerce by day September 21 between 9 30 a m and 12 noon and 2 to 4 p m The clinic will be led by C W Scott of the State Board Health with local assistance Everyone who feels they may have symptoms is invited to attend and receive expert medical advice The examinations are free to all.

Chamber of Commerce Fi Cha C. W. Scott State Board. Health

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Valley Leesburg Tavlos Henry Shaver Polhamus Strother Shull Nancy McIntosh Cora Hamberger Front Royal Remount Station W. H. Moore Miss Pearl Moore Jennie Shrodes Williamsport, Md Kate Mace South Braddock Street Soy RP Fotwear Huntsberry Gus Everley Keyser W. Va A. D. Mason National Avenue John H. Coulter Jack Asa Crisman William A. Norton William A. Norton, Jr Frank H. Krebs Stark Smith Western Union Telegraph Company Jack. Miner Cambridge, Mass North Loudoun Street G. W. Armentrout Beatrice Huyett Pine Mountain Settlement’ School Harlan County Woman's Christian Temperance Union Handley Library Greene Memorial Church Roanoke Josep McCarty Cecil Street Hugh Nelson Huidekoper Arline Strickler Winchester Memorial Hospital Grippe George L. Craig Roanoke, Va Harriet E. Cornwell Farmville State Teachers’ College Edna L. Lamb John P.lamb West Clifford Street Thomas Harrison Davies Woodberry Forest Academy Orange Davd Lowenstein W. E. Barr Alice Estep Shenandoah River Clarke County Marjorie Kremer Northern Virginia Power Company Chambersburg, Pa P. W. T. Loy Potomac Edison Company Hagerstown Eugene Anderson White Post J.E. Pitman Kernstown Gov. Smith William H. Baker Washington and Boscawen Streets Boscawen Street Stewart Street B. M. Sullivan Sample Shoe Store Lovett Bros Endicott Johnson Shoes S. Kirson & Sons
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