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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1927

Page

3

Miss Corinne McAtee Weds Everitt Birkitt in Charles Town

Social items report the quiet Tuesday evening wedding of Miss Corinne FE McAtee to Mr Everitt Birkitt at Charles Town with Rev Fearnow officiating. Guests included Martinsburg residents, post wedding supper at Bell Vue, and a honeymoon trip to Pittsburgh returning Oct 20.

Corinne McAtee Birkitt Charles Town Corinne FE. McAtee Everitt Birkitt Fearnow Summit Point Bell Vue Harry Zinn W. M. Huyett

Red Cross Charts Winter Program Plans

The local Red Cross Chapter executive committee outlined fall and winter plans after a two month hiatus. July and August reports show 75 cases with 15 ex servicemen, while juniors in five districts prepare for fall Red Cross work and delegates were chosen for the Washington national convention October 3 to 5. A special roll call meeting is set for October 13 to finalize campaign details.

Red Cross Couny Edna Petrescu John Kerr School Bessie Corkey Handley School Elizabeth Greenawalt Miller School National Red Cross Washington R. B. Nelson Vernon Eddy Melvin Green W.L. Dudley C. A. Freed J. Luther Neff B. J. Earp F. T. McFaden W. Mc. Bond Roy Larrick M. M. Lynch Robert Larrick Middletown T.S Cooper Bloom Pauline Greenawalt Sophie Baker Martha Stowers

Judge Newman Laid To Rest In Massanutten Cemetery

Woodstock mourns Judge Edgar D Newman with a ceremony at the Massanutten Cemetery attended by leaders from church and state. Governors, congressmen, bankers and citizens from Harrisonburg Winchester Staunton and beyond joined the funeral. Clergy Dr W D Keene led the service with reminders of his life of faith public service and education. A quartet sang hymns as pallbearers and officials honored the longtime community figure.

Woodstock Edgar Douglas Newman Massanuttan Virginia Commonwealth Harrisonburg Winchester Staunton Front Royal Methodist Church J. B. Rush Jacob Haun G. G. Dickerson Clarence Bauserman G. Russell Boyer Richard 8 Shenandoah Valley National Bank Philip Williams 17Th Judicial District Howard Benchoff Massanutten Academy Judge Newman Woodstock Methodist Church Shenandoah National Bank Seoples Bank of Mt. Jackson Massanutten National Bank of St Shenandoah Caverns Shirley Carter Winchester Capitalist W. D. Keene Judgee Newman the Woods Church Keene Brie le H. M. Canter H. P. Hammill H. C. Hatcher Hugh Morrison Ruth Rockafellow J. L. Shaffer C. C. Skles Jesus

Recovery continues in stock market gains for many issues

The stock market extended its recovery with gains of 1 to 7 points on many active issues. Some soft spots appeared but did not unsettle the main list as the market closed strong. Total trading around 1,900,000 shares.

Associated Press New York

Prices of Apples In Glasgow Market Fair Prices Reported

Immature apples shipped from Virginia to Glasgow Scotland brought only fair prices. 11,000 barrels from the steamer Caledonia, out of New York, sold in Glasgow. York Imperials brought $4.32 to $6.96, other Yorks $5.52 to $5.76, and Ben Davis $3.36 to $4.32.

Virginia I Glasgow Scotland G. R. Cooper, Harnden and Company Caledonia New York York Imperials

Edward Jeffery Dies at 84 a Gould Associate

Edward T. Jeffery longtime president of the former Denver and Rio Grande Railroad and close associate of the Goulds died in his Biltmore Hotel apartment after a three day illness. Born in Liverpool he came to the United States at seven and began as an office boy with the Illinois Central later rising to general manager over three decades.

Associated Press New York Edward T. Jeffery Denver and Rio Grande Railroad George Gould Goulds Tofay Biltmore Hotel Liverpool Eng United States The Illinois, Central Railroad

Gorne Again Shows Tendency to Soar to Higher Ground

Wheat growers in Saskatchewan speed harvesting after a snow fall blanketing the prairies. A weekly grain review notes corn trading sentiment in Iowa Illinois and Indiana with forecasts of uneven yields and potential U S and European demand shifting as frost risk looms. Export prospects show North American wheat supplies rising while oats cash values stay strong and provisions slide on stock declines.

Associated Press Winnipeg Saskatchewan Prairies Weekly Grain Market Review Chicago Tipperary Iowa Ilinois Indiana United States Europe North America

Butter Prices Trim Household Use Safer Supplies

Chicago report shows housewives limit butter purchases as prices rise. Distributors note stronger conservatism while butter arrivals lag behind last week and last year. Heat wave effects diverted fat to ice cream and milk, reducing production and storage pressure.

Associated Press Chicago

Tunney Decision Stands as CHICAGO Chooses Champion

The State Athletic Commission will not overturn Gene Tunney's championship. Chairman John C. Righeimer said there will be no reversal, effectively closing protests from Leo Flynn, Dempsey's manager.

Associated Press Chicago Gene Tunney State Athletic Commission John C. Righeimer Righeimer Leo Flynn Dempsey

General Brett dies after long military career

Maj. Gen. Lloyd M. Brett United States Army retired died yesterday in Walter Reed Hospital Washington He entered the army under Gen Nelson A Miles During World War I he commanded a brigade of the Eightieth division which aided the breakthrough of German resistance late in the war Many Winchester and Frederick county men served under him in the Blue Ridge division

Associated Press Washington Lloyd M. Brett United States Army Walter Reed Nelson A. Miles Brett Winchester Frederick County Blue Ridge

Man Identified in Check Forger Fatally Shot

The Associated Press reports in Chicago that a man identified as Joseph Ross, posing as a former professor, was fatally shot. The incident occurred on September 24.

The Associated Press Joseph Ross

Virginia Daughters Gather for 32nd U D C Convention

The Virginia Division U D C holds its 32nd annual convention in Winchester from October 4 to 7. Delegates include Mrs. William T. Barr and Mrs. D. W. Ritenour. alternates Miss Lucy W. Russell and Mrs. C. R. Keeler. Activities include a reception at 4 30 p.m. October 4 hosted by Miss Lucy F Kurtz and remarks by state president Mrs. A. C. Ford.

Virginia Winchester Turner Ashby William T. Barr D. W. Ritenour Lucy W. Russell C. R. Keeler Lucy F Kurtz South Loudoun Street A. C. Ford Philip Williams United Brethren Church Katherine Glass Greene R. Gray Williams Fitzgerald Flournoy Washington and Lee University Giles Cook Matthews County General Lee

Wall Street Declines Sweep Through Markets

Reactionary price movements trigger moderate declines in rail and industrial averages in New York. Weak spots emerge as money rates, brokers loans, and spotty business reports weigh on sentiment. Oil shows strength while fears of overproduction curb gains.

Associated Press New York Texas Motors Nash General Motors Pierce Arrow Willys-Overland Commons Goodyear Goodrich and Lee Baldwin Fisher and Cutten John J. Mitchell Chicago Eerie Union Pacific

Forger Shot as He Flees Through Chicago Streets

University of Chicago student Ross was shot and fatally wounded by a bank fireman while fleeing after attempting to cash an illegal check at First National Bank. Officials identified the forger, police pursued him, and the gunfire occurred as he broke through crowds and reached the street.

University At Chicago First National Bank Ross Ross Ger

Meaning of Peace and The Blood of Christ Sermons

Church bulletin lists Rev. James A. Johnson services at Kernstown and Stephens City with Sunday school at 10 a.m. and 9:45 a.m., sermons titled The Meaning of Peace and The Blood of Christ, Epworth League meetings at 7:30 p.m., and promotion day services with evening sermon The Inevitable Christ.

Kernstown Epworth League Refuge

Seventh Day Adventist Chapel Sermon at 7:30 Sunday

Elder R. D. Hottel will preach at the Seventh Day Adventist Chapel No. 10 West Cork Street at 7:30 p m Sunday. The sermon title is The Kingdom of Grace and the Kingdom of Glory.

Seventh Day Adventist Chapel West Cork Street R. D. Hottel

Grand Rally at St Paul A M E Church Colored

Rev George R Proctor leads Sunday services at St Paul A M E Church Colored on North Londoun Street. Sermon at 11 a m by Rev W I Snowden. Sunday school at 2 30 p m by Rev W T Snowden. Evening service at 8 p m. All members and friends urged to attend and help make the rally a success.

Harry Mitchell Loudoun Street Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore ST. Paul A. M. E. Church Londoun Street Geo. ER. Proctor W. I. Snowden W. T. Snowden

John Mann M. E. Church Schedule in Cork Street

Rev Horace A Johnson leads services at John Mann M E Church East Cork Street with church school at 10 a m. Morning sermon at 11 a m and evening sermon at 8 p m. Morning topic Prepared Evening topic Readiness and Young People’s League at 7 p m.

John Mann M. E. Church East Cork Street Horace A. Johnson Oeworth League

Samuel L. Shank Reform Mayor Dies of Heart Attack

Samuel Lewis Shank former Indianapolis mayor dies at 65 from a heart attack. He appeared as a witness at a trial of Mayor John Duvall and was known for efforts to cut food prices, including a potato sale from the city hall steps. Miss Beulah Lyons visits from Chambersburg for the weekend.

Samuel L. Shank Reform Indianapolis Ind Samuel Lewis Shank

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