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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1930

Page

3

Three Faces East Opens at Capitol Theatre

Constance Bennett and Eric von Stroheim star in a spy melodrama set during World War I. Bennett plays a nurse secretly serving as a spy for British and German intelligence, while von Stroheim portrays a double life as a butler.

Constance Bennett Eric von Stroheim Capitol Theatre Warner Brothers Vitaphone Miss Bennett von Stroheim Anthony - the Eternal Triangle Vib Bing Bennett Eric Vouilliam Courtenay Charlotte Walker Craufort Kent William Holden William von Brincken

Wedding Bells and Local Happenings Highlight Week

A wedding at Heart Catholic Church joins Miss Margaret Strykser and Mr. George Massey Stryker with a blue Independence gown and family ties. Nearby, Miss Elizabeth Oates marks her eleventh birthday with friends. Lieut. and Mrs. Lindsey depart for Fort Omaha. Norman Tucker joins the cast of Steel Wheels. a Christian Endeavor weiner roast is planned at Bartonsville.

Acres Heart Catholic Church Margaret Stryker George Any mena-Laren Marshall Stryker Paul Massey Mary Massey Stryker J. P. Stryker Clayton Ritter Insburg Paul Tomney Washington Baltimore Norfolk Norman Tucker Steel Wheels Norman Peyton Tucker Shenandoah Valley Academy Beverley Hills Cal Tucker Mr. Tucker William Tucker Winchester Christian Endeavor Society of the First Christian Church F. B. Anderson Bartonsville

District Nurse Association Meeting Announced for October 1

The District Nurse Association sets its regular meeting at 3 PM in office rooms near the Court House on Wednesday October 1 with secretary Wisecarver urging full attendance as the fall business session begins. Miss Jane Turner Foster to Marry Dr. John Claiborne Palmer in Charleston West Virginia soon after Christmas. Edna Hoffman wed Harley Dixon at Moorefield. Dorothy Greene returns from abroad to Winchester. Junior Missionary Class entertained by Mr and Mrs Dunn Paxton’s Chapel members. Local youth dine at the Egyptian Tea Room in Washington with a larger party venturing to Fox Theatre.

District Nurse Association Court House In Wisecarver Jane Turner Foster Jems R. Foster Glenville the Plains John Claiborne Palmer Charleston W. Va Mrline County Miss Foster James R. Foster Edward Carter Warrenton Palmer University of Virginia Charleston General Hospital Edna_ Hoffman Dixon Harley Dixon George G. Dixon Piedmont Edna Florence Hoffman Moorefield John 8. Hoffman John A. Wood Keyser Presbyterian Church M. T. Dunn Opequon Paxton’s Chapel P.R. Diehl John W. Rosenberger Martin Wisecarver Mary Lou Steele Pauline Smaltz Pauline “Lewis Inwood George Haines Winchester Russell Kaplan Thomas Fairfax Hardesty Summit Point Washington Roanoke Clifton Forge Hyattsville Fox

Mrs McFadden Suffers Mild Stroke At Home

Mrs Annie E McFadden widow of Patrick J McFadden suffered a slight paralytic stroke at 603 South Washington Street several days ago. Her condition today is reported much improved. She is sister to the late John Doran of the same neighborhood.

McFadden Annie E. McFadden Patrick J. McFadden South Washington Street

Local social scene threads through weekend travel visits

A parade of visitors returns and travels marks the weekend in town. Albert and Mrs Hunter and son Paul visit Berkeley Springs. Miss Mildred Hingington and M Adele Metz host at North Loudoun. Hamiltons from Hagerstown voyage via Winchester Roanoke Richmond and Washington.

Mrs. Albert Hunter Paul Mr. Hunter Berkeley Springs W. Va Mildredington M. Adele Metz North Loudoun Street

Winchester Faces Heavy Cumberland in Season Opener

The Winchester Football Team, playing a first game with no substitutes, lost 2 to 0 to Cumberland Collegians of Maryland. A late 70 yard run by a Cumberland back was the standout moment as night football costs and lighting plans were discussed for future games.

Winchester Cumberland Collegians Marylanders A. Aspath Berland Eee Haymaker Crewe Zirkle Spoler Seabright LG Coleman Hillyard Browning Doran van Horn Ritter Sarver Carper Chaney Hawkins Insegna Hockman RH McCarty McCauley LH Wolfe Harrel FB Snyder Bowers Kavanaugh Wash Tichell

Indian Relics Found in Frederick County

A. E. Baker displayed two Indian relics at The Star office today. A six inch stone tomahawk and a large stone spear point were found on Hogue Creek bottom near Hayfield, dating to Shawnee times. The tomahawk was used as a stone axe and only as a weapon after battles.

A. E. Baker Star Office Frederick County Hogue Creek Hayfield Baker

Perry Wilson forfeit 500 cash bond in liquor case

Perry Wilson’s $500 cash bond was forfeited after he failed to appear in police court on an alleged illegal possession of liquor charge. Authorities pursued him following a Saturday arrest when four gallons of liquor were found during a Dodge Street home search conducted under a warrant by Police Chief GC W Hollis.

Perry Wilson Justice Weems Wilson Dodge Street GC. W. Hollis

Chicago Board of Trade Chief Defends Russian Hedging

President John A. Bunnell told a congressional committee that Russian short selling on the Chicago exchange was a hedging operation, not gambling. He said the Russian government has no reason to hedge, answering a question about hedging on the market.

Associated Press Chicago John A. Bunnell Chicago Board of Trade Special Congressional Committee Russia Bunnell John SS. Nelson Maines

Local Visitors and Students Depart for Studies

Capt. and Mrs. Ewart Johnston of Clay Hill Clarke county visited town today. Mr J O Hershman of Wardensville West Virginia leaves for Canada to attend a veterinary college this fall and winter. Miss Virginia Lupton daughter of Mr and Mrs D W Lupton leaves Saturday for Baltimore to study at the Maryland Institute of Art. Miss Lupton is a Handley High School graduate.

Mrs. Ewart Johnston Clay Hill Clarke County J. O. Hershman Wardensville W. Va Canada Veterinary Virginia Lupton D. W. Lupton Baltimore Maryland Institute of Art Lupton Handley High School

Handley Judges Tie Tech In Opening 1930 Football Tilt

Handley High School and McKinley Technical School played to a 6 to 6 tie in the opening 1930 football game. Handley’s defense stifled Tech’s aerial attack while Richard Duvall scored Handley’s touchdown and Tech answered with a late score to force the draw. Lee Garber starred at quarterback for Handley as both teams matched penalties and fighting spirit.

Handley McKinley Technical School Washington, D. C Tech Baltimore City College Anne Vo Pet Caer Handley Boys Carri Richard Duvall Ving Garber Lee Garber Washingtonians Jackson le Wohlfarth Cather Esmnas Stipe Ly Lank Armel C Hartman Fisher Rg Howser Rush McIndoo Colston Re Stehan M. Garber Ab Moore Fries Ih Edwards Duvall Thomason L. Garber Rb Oehman Handley McCauley

Convocation of Valley Churches Opens Tonight

The Valley Convocation of the Protestant Episcopal Church opens with an 8 o'clock service at Christ Church on Washington and Boscawen streets. Rev. Dr. Campbell Sayers of Middlebury will preach. Sessions run tomorrow and Wednesday, with public attendance invited.

Protestant Episcopal Church Christ Church Washington and Boscawen Streets Campbell Sayers Middlebury

Mission Woman Praises Vegetable Compound

Mrs. J. W. Albertson of 1015 Miller Avenue Mission Texas says she could hardly do her housework due to weakness but after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she feels much better and recommends it. She offers to answer letters from women asking about its effects.

Mission, Tex Lydia E. Pinkham J. W. Albertson Miller Avenue Mission, Texas

Six Persons Are Convicted In Police Court

Six defendants were convicted in police court this morning for offenses including drunkenness and driving under the influence. Karl Gardner received a $12 fine for speeding. Tom Shanholtz paid $14 for improper use of automobile license tags. George Riggs was fined $118, jailed 30 days, and had his license revoked for one year for operating a vehicle under liquor. Melvin Jenkins was fined $12 for drunkenness. Walter Dodson jailed for drunkenness. Oliver Brooks, colored, fined $17 for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Riggs was arrested after a Saturday incident involving three cars between this city and Welltown and will face hit and run charges tomorrow.

Ase Karl Gardner Tom Shanholtz George Riggs Melvin Jenkins Walter Dodson Oliver Brooks Riggs Bayliss Well Town

Hanting Law Is Violated in Court Fines Set

A. C. White of the city fined 9.25 dollars in county magistrate court for hunting on enclosed lands without owner permission. Max Butler of Winchester fined 24.25 dollars for hunting without a license. Justice Tavenner said Butler’s license will be revoked until he provides the name of his unnamed companion.

A. C. White Max Butler Winchester Butler Tavenner

Trys To Break Junior Record At Newark Flight

Bob Buck, 16 year old Elizabeth aviator, took off from the NJ metropolitan at 7.10 am to break the junior record of 29 hours 29 minutes and to try the west-east Schneider record.

Associated Press Newark Bob Buck Elizabeth Buck Schneider

Five Members Of Election Board Get Jail Terms

Five members of an election board in Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania were sentenced to six months to one year in prison after pleading guilty to frauds during the spring primary election that pitted Gifford Pinchot against Francis Shrunk Brown for the Republican gubernatorial nomination. They were also fined $500 plus court costs and permanently dis franchised for four years by Judge Coughlin.

Associated Press Wilkes Barre an_ election board Gifford Pinchot Francis Shrunk Brown William T. Lewis Jack Hayes, Jr Joseph Purcell Walter Burringer Reese Lewis Coughlin

Umpires Chosen For World Series

J. E. Jack Reardon and Charles Rigler will umpire the National League games in the World Series, announced by President John A. Heydler. American League umpires George Moriarity and Harvey Geisel were named at Chicago by President Ernest Bernard.

Associated Press New York J. E Jack) Reardon Charles Rigler John A. Heydler Chicago Ernest Bernard George Moriarity Harvey Geisel

Opening Prices In Grain Market Report

Prices for September and December contracts in corn and oats are listed. Corn shows September at 80 and December at 77 1/2 with March 77 and May 79 1/4. Oats trade at 35 1/2 for December and 38 1/2 for March with May at 39.

Associated Press Chica Ill Tae Cotn Oats

National Banks Face Treasury Call for Condition

The comptroller of the currency ordered a nationwide report on the condition of all national banks as of the close of business Wednesday September 4, with results to be announced today.

Washington, Sept Ornate

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Isabelle F. Miller Miss Oates Clarence Oates Greenwalt Additi Elizabeth Oates Ella Jack Pon Rudolph Ann Douglas Seal Gertrude Jones Bess Shade Betty Shryock Mary Lee Sybil Grim Mary Lynn Irwin Peggy Landon Dorothy Greenwalt Gertrude Elizabeth Jones Pauline Evelyn Garber Helen Knight Odetta Carpenter Dorothy Sencindiver Sarah Carper Masters Russell Grim Jack Smith Derrick Hayley Darsh Lock Howard Grim Albert Miller Wilbur Oates Richard Cooper, Jr John Rudolph Harold Cooper Lindsey Julian B. Lindsey Hunter H. McGuire North Braddock Street Fort Omaha Nebr Judith Braxton McGuire Country Club Mary Hyde Lewis H. Hyde West Boscawen Street J. L. Jacob Staunton, Va Jack Christian Endeavorers Huntsberry Dorothy Greene Miss Dorothy Greene Harry Raynor Greene Scandinavia Iceland England Miss Greene Richmond Grover Schlack Grover H. Schlack Memorial Hospital Schlack Nina Thwaite Thwaite John Thwaite M. S. Hudson Mrs. Hudson Gladys Carver Isaac Carver Hudson Miss Carver Ernest Grayson Matthew Ebersole Matthew Ebersole, Sr Hagerstown, Md Roy Howard John S. Hamilton Hagerstown Messrs. E. W Fred Braithwaite Cross Junction H. D. Lucas Upperville William Bowles Millwood F. C. Hoover Broadway J. L. and Nat Humston Berryville W. W. Keller Walter, Jr George J. F. Bly W. A. March Edgar Rush City Carlisle Harrisburg James, March Richard Stern E. Maurice Grim John W. North, Jr Herman Shirley Merlin Walter Willis Lebanon Yesteray 8. L. Flickinger Co. S. Hartman The Reformed Church Harry Ehm John Nix and Company Col C. W. Cochran Ida V. Willis Harrisonburg Saylor D. Myers Virginia Tayloe Boyd P. W Boyd Boston Institute of Fine Arts Thornton Barrett Garvin F. Bowles Ford Motor Company Mrs Bowles Clearbrook Margaret St.Ceran Amherst Street Tracy L. Riley Rebecca Clements Fleming, Ky Robie Riley Capon Bridge W. Qe Maury Trimble Betty Jones Connecticut Mary Greenway Russell Laura Smith Esther Smith East Lane Avenue Messrs Norman Marshall Ray Powell Hanover, Pa George R. Barr Arthur B. Dicks Cumberland, Md Persell D. Plank North Kent Street Girls’ Guild Missionary Society of Centenary Reformed Church Fred A. Read Kate Chapman Dennis Stine Elizabeth Rosenberger Virginia Rosenberger Helen Berkholder Falls Church Chapman Ollie Baker Walter Smith Mrs. C. G. Henninger St. Augustine, Fla George Washington Hotel E. H. Denton York, Pa J. G. Denton Berryville Pike Capt Hockman Woges Valley Churches Lydia E Pinkham Hanting Trys Election Board George Washington Hote Goodyear W. A. Buncutter & Son Albin, VA California VOGUE Margaret Hodgson W. T.house Winchester Flour & Feed CO Cumberland Valley Elevator Kaufman’s Daily Florsheim Shoe Florsheim Shoes Clovett Plonshela Hotel Jack Fulper Apple George ‘Washington “Hotel Betsy Ross Crystal Restaurant
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