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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1932

Page

3

Social calendar lists clubs and church gatherings

The notice outlines Wednesday to Friday events including choir practices at United Reformed, Grace Lutheran, and Braddock Street churches, Loyal Temperance Legion lecture, Rotary luncheon, Delphian Society, American Association of University Women meeting, dancing classes, and a card party at Sacred Heart. Also coverage includes a basketball team dinner, Washington heritage tea plans, and a Christian Endeavor backwards social at East Piccadilly.

United Retern Church Loyal Temperance Legion Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church Grace Lutheran Church Ladies’ Aid Society Riding Chapel United Brethren Church Marcia Hammock Rotary Club George Washington Hotel Delphian Society Handley Library Winchester American Association of University Women George G. Snarr South Stewart Street Stafford Pemberton Girls’ Athletic Association West Piccadilly Street Ladies of Sacred Heart Catholic Church American Legion Post Young People’s Choir Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church Christian Endeavorers Christian Endeavor Society Congregational- Christian Church Roy Larrick East Piccadilly Street

S V A Reopens For Spring Session After Holidays

Shenandoah Valley Academy reopened at 6 30 p m after a two week spring holiday. Cadets spent vacations in Halifax North Carolina Wardensville West Virginia Washington Pittsburgh Madison Wis Natural Bridge Baltimore The Plains Leesburg Philadelphia Hackensack Mt Jackson Lexington Centerville Middleburg St Joseph Mo and other locations.

Shenandoah Valley Academy Stedman Halifax N. C Maxwell Wardensville W. Va A. Arias Washington Bodwell Pittsburgh W. Krouse Brooks Madison Wis Nevitt Upperville Orr Herrin Natural Bridge Taylor Baltimore Skinker the Plains Baldwin Charleston Owen Roszel Wainwright Leesburg Kahnemund Baer Catonsville Thompson Huntington Ferris Martins Ferry Ohio McGill Turberville Centerville Turner Middleburg Downer Fort Hoyle Philadelphia Miller Hackensack Sillick Martin Elliott Robinson Fairmont Shannon Mount Jackson Patterson Lexington N.C H. G. Taylor Bartlett St. Joseph Krouse

Style Show at Local Gift Shop Aims for Spring Bride Attire

Announcement from the Ruby Jackson Shoppe in Hagerstown Maryland states a style show will be held Thursday April 7 at the George Washington Gift Shop. Miss Jackson will display on the main floor outfits suitable for the early spring or summer bride.

Ruby Jackson Hagerstown Inez McKinster George Washington Miss Jackson

Braddock Street Church Circle Plans Benefit Supper

Circle No 7 of Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South finalizes menus and arrangements for a Friday 5 to 8 PM benefit supper to be served in the Sunday School house with attractively arranged dishes and low mood prices, inviting public attendance.

Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South Sunshine Club

Mens Bible Class Social Debate At United Brethren Church

The Men s Bible Class of the United Brethren Church will host a social in the church basement Friday evening April 8 at 7 30. The Luttrell debating team will argue the topic Resolved That Wealth and Luxury Do Not Increase Happiness. A silver offering will be collected for the class.

United Brethren Church Luttrell United Brethren Church Young People’s

Young People To Attend Vo M 1 Dances In Lexington

Several local youths plan to attend a spring series of dances at the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington. Notables include Mr Monte Green of Washington street and Miss Virginia Carson of Riverton who attends the Cathedral School for Girls in Washington.

Monte Green Washington Street Lexington Virginia Military Institute Virginia Carson William A. Carson Riverton Cathedral School For Girls Washington

Social notes from Stephens City and nearby towns

Mrs. Julia Pierce Beaver visited Stephens City with Miss Anna Orndorff. Various residents share illness recoveries and travels, including John Stuart improving at home Haw thorne, Harrison Davies studying at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, and many hosting bridge clubs and guests on West Washington and Stonewall avenues.

Julia Pierce Beaver Stephens City Anna Orndorff Harrison Davies Baltimore Johns Hopkins University Judge Mrs. T. W. Harrison South Washington Street Elise Alien Richmond Burr Powell Harrison West Leicester Street Robert M. Glass Harrison

Winchester resident escapes injury after auto train collision

George W. Bowley, a well known Winchester resident, escaped serious injuries when his automobile was struck by a Pennsylvania Railroad train at Lenore crossing in Frederick County. The car was hurled from the tracks and turned over, but Bowley walked away shaken but unharmed and continued to Winchester. The train No 5873 halted. Bowley thanked the crew and left.

George W. Bowley Winchester Pennsylvania Railroad Lenore Frederick County Bowley Mr. Bowley

Funeral Services For Mrs Barton

Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Pence and their daughter Frances returned from Edinburg after attending the funeral of Mrs. Ophelia Bixler Barton 54 wife of Emmett A Barton who died Sunday The deceased was cousin to Mrs. Lula Forney and Mrs. W A Sale whose husband died here last evening The funeral was conducted by Rev Mr Rhodes and Rev Mr Massey Interment was in the cemetery at Edinburg.

Elsie Mathews Ida Lycett Tokus Inn Girls’ Athletic Association Nellie Slonaker Virginia Harrell Bat” Fries Mrs. Lycett Ida Elsie Irene Mathews Frances Preffitt Margaret Kelchner Ruth McCann Emma Graves Mary Cather Irene Headley Cramer Lycett Caps Hoshour Jack Harrell Lawrence Russell Holmes Fries L. H. Pence Frances Edinburg Ophelia Bixler Barton Emmett A. Barton

Woodrum Attacks Racketeering At Farm Board Hearing

Virginia Democrat Rep Woodrum assailed high salaries at the grain stabilization corporation and cotton cooperatives, accusing Farm Board officials of racketeering and saying the board could halt top pay at any time. He pressed the issue amid House applause during consideration of the billion dollar supply bill for Independent offices.

Washington Woodruf Virginia House Grain Stabilization Corporation Cotton Farm Board House Appropriations Woodrump Cotton Cooperative

Ancient skulls as defense in politics say archaeologists

Detroit News notes that men of 1,000,000 years ago had thicker skulls than modern men. The piece mentions ancient defenders needed granite 15 pounds to hurled defi, contrasting with today’s political defis and skulls, implying degeneration.

Detroit News

Naval Officer Injured In Balloon Landing Tilt

Lieut-Comdr. Edward Cochran was injured while attempting to land a Navy balloon after a solo flight from Lakehurst New Jersey. The balloon tilted after dragging on wires near a barn, throwing Cochran about 20 feet and fracturing his leg.

Associated Press Lakehurst N. J Naval Air Station Edward F. Cochrane Freehold Ely Cochrane

Capper proposes trade boycotts to enforce Kellogg pact

A Senate resolution to impose trade boycotts on Kellogg pact violators was introduced by Republican Senator Capper of Nebraska. The report also ridicules various interjections about currency, credibility, subsidies, and war debts reflected in the era’s chatter.

Associated Press Washington Senator Capper Republican Nebraska

Memphis Man Lives In Oven After Car Crash

Jack Doty aged 27 of Memphis Tennessee has lived for almost a year in a specially built oven at 108 degrees to survive after severe burns from a fatal fishing trip. He lies on his stomach and plans call for skin grafts on his back and legs. Two companions died in the accident.

Jack Doty Memphis, Tenn Doty

Disorders Continue in Newfoundland Amid Mob Turmoil

St Johns Newfoundland April 6 The Associated Press reports Newfoundland plans to ask a national government to calm mobs that smashed windows of the House of Assembly and forced Premier Sir Richard Squires into hiding. By 10 am no resignation had been received. War veterans banded together to counter the mob’s influence as the dominion’s political future remained unsettled.

Associated Press ST. Johns Newfoundland House of Assembly Richard Squires Squires Dominion

Stock Market Rises After Early Losses On Tax Opposition News

The market opened with urgent selling and sharp declines in early trading, hitting new lows for a six day stretch. News of Treasury opposition to proposed stock transfer and dividend taxes sparked a recovery, yielding fractional gains by midday as the pound sterling firmed to about $3.79.

Associated Press New York The Treasury

Capone and a Fashion Forward Look Sparks Contrast

A mention notes Al Capone’s notoriety alongside a vivid image of his dress sense, suggesting a clash with horizontal stripes that would irritate the famous gangster. The Beaumont Enterprise hints at his style impact in a cautious, society-focused brief.

al Capone Beaumont Enterprise

DeHart Released From Jail On Wife's Request

Clyde DeHart, jailed for non support, was freed on the request of his wife according to Domestic Relations Court Judge Donald L. Weems. The judge noted the release was at the wife’s request and ordered no further arrangements.

Clyde DeHart Donald L. Weems DeHart

District Nurse Aided Stranger in Illness

Clan T. Brannagan from Ohio fell ill with tuberculosis and received extensive nursing care from the District Nurse Association. He stayed at the Commercial Hotel where nurses attended to his needs and kept his room orderly.

Clan T. Brannagan Ohio District Nurse Association Commercial Hotel

Prayer meeting canceled at United Brethren Church

Congregation urged to attend mass meeting at Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church at 8 oclock where Dr J M Rowland will lecture on Prohibition.

United Brethren Church Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church J. M. Rowland

Bond Issue Still Leads Straw Vote

Results of the Chamber of Commerce straw vote on funding an adequate water supply show 1070 for the bond issue and 275 against. To date 1345 of 2463 qualified voters have cast ballots on the bond issue.

Chamber of Commerce

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Home Service Department of Northern Virginia Power Reyes Miss Mathews G. A. A. Squad Kenmore Sister Mrs. Whitney Llangollen John Hay Whitney England Llangollen Farms Charles B. Shider New York City Winchester Branch F. S. Emmett, Son and Company Ruth Sampsell Mrs James Winkfield National Avenue Ervin Gardner Shepherd College Shepherdstown E. F. Gardner Capon Bridge Betty Hirth Phyliss Palmer Wilbur Riley George W. Riley Valley Avenue Langley Field Lieut Riley Fort Sam Houston Texas Messrs Jack Riley Phillip Glaize London School For Boys Bobby Riley Margaret Beck State Teachers’ College Harrisonburg Paul Beck North Avenue Philip Miller Helen Buckley Frank Buckley W. G. Strickler Front Royal Mariella Benson Emma Benson W. D. Smith Memorial Hospital Oey W Lovett Brothers Main St John Stuart Hawthorne Fred L. Glaize, Jr Stonewall Avenue Col. Brantz. M. Roszel Beall Knight Lynchburg, Va Virginia Episcopal School B. M. Knight Fairmont Avenue Joe Hohann Morgantown Wva University of West Virginia West Boscawen Street Virginia Hunter Boyd West Cork Street Charles Anderson Lavella Anderson Harrisburg Loring Mumma Henry Free Norma June Lou Newlin Cumberland, Md John L Brown G. W. Bowley Hollywood Springfield News-Sun Goodge ECO S. Braddock St Goodyear N.B.C Barton Woodrum Boston Transcript Vancouver Sun Newark Ledger Boston Herald Shenandoah Valley National Bank Tall Commercial & Savings Bank C. D the Commercial & Savings Bank R. M. Swimley People's Bargain Store North Main Street Shades Beret Margaret L Hodgson A. D. Mack Dept. of Accounts Chestnut St
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