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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1932

Page

2

Timber Fire Burned 25 Acres Near Hayfield Virginia

A spring forest fire started about 1 PM near Hayfield on the Will Hayes and David Larrick estate burning some 25 acres of woodland and part of an apple orchard. Neighbors aided, keeping the blaze in check by 6 PM. Victims included Mrs. Hayes and properties of J D Kern H M Sartelle and Will Hayes.

Hayfield West Frederick Will Hayes David Larrick Hayes New York J. D. Kern H. M. Sartelle

Rare Old Irish Prints On Display At Local Store

Twelve old Irish prints from the Nicholson family of New York, copies of original oil paintings in Belfast, hang in the John S. Brown Linen Company office, and are shown at The Leader store on North Loudoun Street. The exhibition draws strong interest from patrons of Irish flax history, tracing from seed sowing to cloth production and sale at public auction near the Guild Hall.

Nicholson New York John S. Brown Linen Company Belfast Ireland T. F. Timberlake North Loudoun Street Old Guild Hall

Old Prints From 1792 At Timberlake Store Display

Nicholson family recall arrival in America and praise for linen trade connections with Mr Ortake Wowe. Mr Timberlake to display fine old prints in his store, admired for quaint detail not common in modern engraving. Chicago bootleggers struggle as they grab conventions. Miami News reports.

Nicholson America Ortake Timberlake

Ru-Ma Promises Rheumatism Relief In A Week

An advertisement promotes Ru-Ma pain relief for rheumatism. It claims a1 bottle stops all muscle and joint misery within seven days or a full refund. Baker's Drug Store invites rheumatic sufferers to try Ru-Ma with money back guarantee.

Baker's Drug Store Adv A. D. Mack Dept. of Accounts Chestnut St Philadelphia

Hable's Palace Presents The Cuban Love Song with Tibbett

At the Palace Theatre Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer offers The Cuban Love Song a musical comedy drama with Lawrence Tibbett. Saturday program includes extra entertainment for all ages. Cupid the trick pony performs at 3 00, 7 41 and 9 40 p m. Air Eagles features a sky epic by Hughes Grey and Har ee ee.

Palace Theatre Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Palace Lawrence Tibbett the Palace Cupid Hughes Norman K Grey Otis Haree

Law of the Tong ends at Colonial tonight

Warner Bros. completes engagement with The Law of the Tong at the Colonial showing its final times today. The film stars Jason Robards Phyllis Barrington and John Harron in a Chinese underworld thriller presented in natural color. Tex Takes a Holiday screens tomorrow with action suspense and romance.

Law of the Tong Colonial Jason Robards Phyllis Barrington John Harron Tex

Behind the Mask at Capitol Stars Jack Holt Today

Warner Bros Capitol program features Jack Holt in Behind the Mask a thriller from In the Secret roice. Also shows Frank McHugh Extra Extra Ripley Believe It or Not and Phar Lap victory in Capitol News. Chic Sale and Dickie Moore perform The Expert from Edna Ferber as tomorrow’s bill.

Jack Holt Capitol Frank McHugh Capitol News Phar Lap Aurua Caliente Chic Sale Dickie Moore Little Dickie Moore Edna Ferber Miss Ferber

Berryville High School presents Washington life episodes play

Berryville Virginia April 1 Berryville High School staged a bicentennial themed program with seven episodes from General George Washingtons life. Miss Mildred Simpson announced each scene. Highlights included Washingtons youth leadership Valley Forge Lafayette Mount Vernon and Nellie Custis marriage.

Berryville Berryville High School General Washington Mildred Simpson Lawrence Augustine Jane Washington Craighill Burke Young George Washington Madame Custis Walter Blout Laura Sinkabine Valley Forge Marquis de Lafayette Lafayette Mount Vernon Nellie Custis Lawrence Lewis Audley

Loan Companies To Talk Business At Ocean View

The Virginia Industrial Lenders' Association holds its regular quarterly meeting April 7 at Ocean View Golf and Country Club Norfolk. Delegates from across Virginia will attend with a noon golf tournament luncheon. A national conference report, digest of state small loan laws, and a discussion of industry problems amid widespread unemployment will follow.

Virginia Industrial Lenders’ Association Ocean View Golf and Country Club Norfolk Banking State Corporation Commission State Association Washington W. H. Cardwell Richmond Association R. F. Camalier National Association Virginia

Personal and social notes from Berryville region

Local social column records visits and returns of families and students. Joseph F. Moore Jr and Charles L Burwell return to Episcopal High School near Alexandria after holidays. Guests include Roberta Aylor in Roanoke, Katherine Crockett from Mary Baldwin College, and several others visiting from Baltimore Richmond Cumberland and Washington.

Berryville Joseph F. Moore, Jr J. F. Moore Charles L. Burwell J. Omerae Burwell Episcopal High School Exandria Fp.l. Ayler Roberta Aylor Roanoke T. S. Crockett H. B. Harris William B. Stalnaker William Stalnaker, Jr Cumberland E. G. Coiner Washington Holmes Allen Mr Allen R. O. Allen

Richmond Return and Visitors Fold into Local Scene

Miss Frances Wolfe has returned to Richmond from Timore and visited Culpeper relatives. In Fredericksburg, Miss Alexina Galloway, Miss Garnett Levi, Miss Louise Huyette, and Miss Linda Chilton from Somers Va. return to State Teachers College. Mr and Mrs Goodwin H Williams host at Airlie their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Tom Peyton and two children from Bethesda.

Richmond Frances Wolfe

Local Happenings Among area Students and Guests

Miss Margaretta Whiting and her mother traveled to Baltimore for the holidays and returned to Garrison Forest School for Girls. Miss Anne Cabell Williams of St. Hilda's Hall in Charles Town visited her mother Mrs. Samuel Chew Williams. Miss Connie Peterkin of Parkersburg West Virginia stayed with Mrs. A. T. Jones in Winchester and visited Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Wray.

Margaretta Whiting PF. B. Whiting Garrison Forest School Baltimore Anne Cabell Williams St. Hilda's Hall Charles Town Samuel Chew Williams Connie Peterkin Parkersburg W. Va A. T. Jones Winchester Frank M. Wray

Late Conveyances of County Realty

Real estate transfers admitted to record in Frederick County Clerk's office include R L Long to Wayne sboro Gasoline and Oil Co with three year gas station rights from July 1 1931 and 1 cent per gallon. J W Lockhart to Commonwealth of Virginia for Route 834 improvement with nominal consideration. Herbert S Larrick to Lula Mae Daniels 212 acres in the county. E E Bayliss by special commissioner to Gainesboro district property. Tull Ruble et al to George S Clark 165 acres in Gainesboro district with nominal consideration. Charles E Lowery et ux to Clinger W Caldwell 148 acres in Shawano district with nominal consideration. J Fred Thwaite et ux to Hugh S Solenberger half undivided interest 2 1/2 miles northwest of Winchester with nominal consideration.

Frederick County R. L. Long Waynesboro Gasoline and Oil Company Middletown T. W. Lockhart Commonwealth of Virginia Herbert S. Larrick Lula Mae Daniels J. Fred Thwaite Hughs. Solenberger Winchester

Ireland Rejects Membership Claim Over Empire Dues

England demands Ireland pay dues as a British Empire member, while Ireland asserts it is not a member and rejects the obligation. The exchange centers on Ireland asserting independence from imperial structures and financial duties.

England Ireland

Mrs Newcomb Returns to Farm State College After Holidays

Miss Mary Elizabeth Newcomb returned to the State Teachers' College at Farm after spending the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Newcomb. The brief notice notes her return to campus duties.

Mary Elizabeth Newcomb

Brucetown Circuit Rev C J Clark Services

The Brucetown circuit led by Pastor C J Clark lists Sunday activities including Sunday School at 10 a m and Epworth League at 7 15 p m. Preaching at 8 p m. Burnt Factory Bible School at 10 a m and Epworth League at 7 30 p m. District readings note Young People meeting and Hi League at 7 15 p m.

Tepherisce-Mendey Epworth Burnt Factory Srasstown Gundes A. m. Young

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