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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1932

Page

3

Social Calendar Highlights Weekly Club Meetings

A series of local gatherings list a Monday cooking class at Northern Virginia Power Co hall and Legion Auxiliary at Miss Frances Page's home, Lions Club luncheon at George Washington Hotel Tuesday, Century Club at Mrs Greene, Little Theatre at Handley Library, Kiwanis luncheon, youth and adult choir practices, Rotary Club luncheon, children and tap dancing both at the George Washington Hotel, and American Legion Post luncheon.

Home Service Department of Northern Virginia Power Company Home Service Hall American Legion Auxiliary Frances Page West Cork Street Lions’ Club George Washington Hotel Century Club Katherine Glass Greene Little Theatre Handley Library Home Service Department Northern Virginia Power Company

Notable Names in Local Directory Listing Revealed

A partial list names Lyle Strosnider Robert Rees Ed win Lillis Alfred Scott Lee Gar ber Lee Baker Richard Lineburg Arthur Dolphin Wesley Hawkins Hershey Lunsford Willie Brown Elwood Mason Frank Harris Kenneth Strobridge Trenton Garber Rodger Luttrell Claude Derflinger among the community figures identified in the OCR extract.

Lyle Strosnider Robert Rees Edwin Lillis Alfred Scott Lee Garber Lee Baker Richard Lineburg Arthur Dolphin Wesley Hawkins Hershey Lunsford Willie Brown Elwood Mason Frank Harris Kenneth Strobridge Trenton Garber Rodger Luttrell Claude Derflinger

Garland Burnett Marries Joseph Beaver in Lynchburg

Miss Garland Burnett of Chat ham Virginia becomes the bride of Joseph Beaver of Roanoke in an Easter Sunday ceremony officiated by Rev. R. W. Burnett. The couple will reside in Roanoke where Beaver is in business.

Miss Garland Burnett Mr. Beaver Millwood Lynchburg Garland Burnett Chatham Joseph Beaver Roanoke R. W. Burnett W. H. Burnett J. L. Burnett H. H. Shewbridge Beaver

Young People of Winchester Presbytery Meet in Martinsburg

The Young People of Winchester Presbytery gathered at Martinsburg Presbyterian Church with about 50 attendees from Shepherdstown Kearneysville Spring Mills and Martinsburg. Miss Glenn led devotionals Miss Morri son presided the meeting and the group collected a five cent tax and a $10.30 offering for Hampden Sydney and Blue Ridge Academy scholarships.

Young People’s League of Winchester Presbytery Martinsburg Presbyterian Church Shepherdstown Kearneysville Spring Mills Martinsburg Glenn Lillian Flagg Mary Frances Morrison Young Peoples’ League Hampden-Sydney and Blue Ridge Academy Foster Gain Martinsburg League Elizabeth Small J. A. Robbins D. H. Rodgers

April Fool Party Hosted by Miss Pauline Morris

Miss Pauline Morris entertained guests at her Valley avenue home on a Friday evening reception honoring Miss Katherine Ware now of Washington. The decor was by local interior decorator Mr Joe Bayliss. Attendees included Misses Alice Sheawn Elizabeth Wingfield Virginia Gardner Charlotte Strode Margaret Price Pauline Trodge Reba Rinker Nettie Carbaugh Edna Garber Georgia Batt Tootie Keller Charlotte Jenkins Betty Drake Peggy Carbaugh Elsie Locke Katherine Bradford Audrey Luttrell Beulah Stultz and Messrs Amos Fincham Joe Bayliss Mike Garber Reid Lunsford.

Pauline Morris Valley Avenue Katherine Ware Washington Morris Joe Bayliss Alice Sheawn Elizabeth Wingfield Virginia Gardner Charlotte Strode Margaret Price Pauline Trodge Reba Rinker Nettie Carbaugh Edna Garber Georgia Batt

Elsea Commissioned as Army Engineer Reserve Lieutenant

War Department announces Daniel Snyder Elsea has been commissioned second lieutenant in the Army Engineer Reserves. He is the Berryville native and VP I senior set to graduate in June. His brother Thomas Elsen excels at VPI and is a Reserve Corps lieutenant this year. The Elsea family resides in Berryville and Graystone Terrace in Winchester.

War Department Washington Daniel Snyder Elsea Army Engineer Elsea W. L. Elsea Berryville Thomas Elsen Graystone Terrace Virginia Polytechnic Institute Blacksburg Elsen

Miss Margaret Byrd Undergoes Appendectomy

Miss Margaret Byrd daughter of Mr Thomas B Byrd underwent an appendectomy at Memorial Hospital yesterday and was reported in satisfactory condition today. Miss Byrd was stricken yesterday morning and rushed to the hospital where the emergency operation was performed. Mrs Louise Benner who had been confined at home on South Cameron street for a severe grippe attack is able to be out and has resumed duties with the Winchester Printers and Stationers.

Ethel Loudella Dick Clearbrook Harry Wilson LeDane Hagerstown John A. Dick Meda Dick Handley High School LeDane C. A. W. LeDane Inwood W. Va Fain Walter Fain Norfolk Washington Winchester Shenandoah Valley Virginia House of Delegates W. D. Smith William D. Smith Winchester Memorial Hospital Dorothy Carr Smith Smith Alice Carr Clarksdale Shenandoah Valley Academy Christchurch Margaret Byrd Thomas B. Byrd Memorial Hospital Miss Byrd Louise Benner South Cameron Street Grippe P. E. Campbell Kernstown Mary Virginia Steck Poughkeepsie N. Y Vassar College H. Clay DeGrange South Washington Street John Ashby Williams James A. Boorman Elizabeth Williams Kathleen Sutton West Cork Street

Miss Capper Visits Washington Relative in City

Miss Mary Capper from Washington spent yesterday with her grandmother Mrs. Henrietta Capper at the Capper residence on North Loudoun Street.

Mary Capper Washington Henrietta Capper Loudoun Street

Vannoys Welcome Daughter as Winchester News Notes

Mr and Mrs Ivan Vannoy of West Monmouth Street welcomed a daughter at Memorial Hospital this morning. The Vannoys moved to Winchester years ago and are active in the younger married set. Mrs Vannoy is active in the Girls Athletic Association. Mr Vannoy works for the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company. Also, P E Campbell of Kernstown remains at home recovering from a fractured hip.

Ivan Vannoy West Monmouth Street Memorial Hospital Vannoy Winchester Girls’ Athletic Association Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company West Piccadilly Street

Women and men spend differently on clothing humor

A humorous quip quotes a writer on spending habits with women buying too many clothes and men too few, framed as another distressing case of cause and effect by The Humorist of London.

London

Crupper Edges Crupper Becomes Virginia Committeeman

Virginia Republicans vote to nominate Col Henry W Anderson for national committeeman but the Crupper faction wins seven delegates at large, ensuring Joseph L Crupper of Falls Church secures the post. Includes lists of delegates alternates and state executive members.

Roanoke Henry W. Anderson Col. Anderson Joseph L. Crupper Falls Church Crupper Virginia C. Bascom Slemp Norfolk Anderson Charlottesville Hoover William N. Doak Robert H. Angel M. M. Caldwell Menalius Lankford Congress S. Floyd Landreth Galax Willian N. Doak Mr. Stemp A. S. Witt Big Stone Gap P.S. Burruss Lynchburg C. C. Middleton Murray Boocock Keswick M. J. Dewitt Richmond R. G Dyson Emporia W. T. Hopkins Newport News Lewis A. MacMahon Arlington Jaquelin Taylor J. S. Adams Ninth H. E. Page R. O. Crockett Curtis M. Dozier R. A. Fulchler Charles A. Hammer J. W. McGavock S. P. Powell J. EB. B. Smith John B. Phillips Slemp Old Guard Republican Party Mr. Crupper

Across and Down Puzzle Clues Mixed in One List

A grid of crossword like clues lists numerous definitions and word play items. Entries include celestial body terms and names, linguistic notes, currencies, and household terms with several thematic connections unclear from the fragment.

Envy Fuels View On Tax Refunds

A Honolulu Star-Bulletin editorial notes that those in Washington who issue tax refunds seem to benefit those who do not need them. A separate item reports Charles Kilburn of Chicago cited for failing to secure a dog license and presenting a medical certificate claiming rheumatism.

Washington Honolulu Star-Bulletin Charles Kilburn Chicago

Comment on Democrat President Elect and Treasury Fix

Judge jokes that a Democrat elected president in November could reduce the Treasury deficit by appointing a practical Tammany figure as Secretary of the Treasury. The remark reflects political humor about party figures and finance policy.

Treasury the Treasury

Four National Debate Champions Crowned at Tulsa Event

Helen Staley and Mary Beaghler of Hastings College won the girls championship while Mason Frost and Marvin Dean of Redlands University captured the men’s title at the national forensic tournament in Tulsa, Oklahoma conducted by Pi Kappa Delta.

Tulsa Okla Pi Kappa Delta Helen Staley Mary Beaghler Hastings College Hastings Neb Mason Frost Marvin Dean Redlands University Redlands Cal

Merced and Yosemite drivers log 900000 miles with no accidents

Archie Leonard of Merced and William Brantley of Yosemite Calif have driven about 900000 miles over 17 years without a single accident. In Chicago Mrs Anna Glenning was released after being arraigned on attempting to murder her baby, described as a crank by her husband.

Archie Leonard Merced William Brantley Yosemite Calif Anna Glenning Chicago

Also Mentioned on This Page

Presbytery District Nurse Association American Association of University Women George G. Snarr South Stewart Street E. T. Clark Snarr Mr. Finley Fort Loudoun John N. Finley Mr. and Mrs. Vannoy Kent Street Virginia Whisson Charles Town Whisson Harry Keller Richard Griffith Haversford Haversford College Richard E. Griffith West Clifford Street Virginia Richard William M. Richards M. S. Loy E. L. Good J. E. Rinker Fletcher Jane Mudd Betty Hirth Charles Hirth Baltimore Community League of White Hall Girls’ Guild Centenary Reformed Church Mary McDonald New York City Wonder Apparel Shop New York Leonard Riley Boston Mass G. W. Riley Messrs Edward Stiedtman M. M. Mills Lexington Brest Christian Anthony Etta Christian Charles F. Massey Harvard University Cambridge C. F. Massey West of Own C. T. Owen Cumberland Tuesday Bridge Club James B. Yates Handley Avenue Herbert Hoover Detroit News John Zeus Iso Fai Lei Shenandoah Valley National Bank Shades Beret Margaret L Hodgson Lovett Bros Lovett Brothers N. Main St The Commercial & Savings Bank the Commercial & Savings Bank R. M. Swimley People's Bargain Store North Main Street Veirs Goodyear Buncutter Tire CO S. Braddock St
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