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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1932
Page
3
Sunday morning Otterbeing Guild and Epworth League events at local churches with later dances and concerts. Rotary Lions Kiwanis and community choirs schedule meetings and rehearsals through Friday amid lectures, benefit shows for the Girls Athletic Association, garden club exhibits, and a week of related social activities in Winchester.
The Garden Club of Winchester and Clarke County captured blue ribbons and second prize for a two year narcissus exhibit at the State Narcissus Show in Alexandria on Tuesday the 12th. Mrs. Edward G. Butler led the exhibit setup and other local members attended, with thanks extended to transportation organizers and attendees. The next Garden Club of Virginia event is the Rose Show at the George Washington Hotel on June 10.
Relief Four H Club met Tuesday afternoon April 12 at 2 30. The president led the session with roll call and minutes read. New songs were learned and Miss Farrar instructed on dresses the girls are making. The club adjourned until May. Mrs Lawrence Davis of Roanoke is visiting near Opequon. Frances Pence of Parkway, injured at Handley High, is somewhat improved.
Mrs. Philip W. Boyd hosted a Fairmont avenue supper for Winchester and Carre County Garden Club members who attended the Narcissi Show in Alexandria. Roanoke guests included Mrs. John O. Boyd and others from the Martinsburg area.
Mrs. Samuel H Miller improves at her daughter’s home on North Braddock street after bronchitis. Thomas B Ferguson of Washington visits Mrs. Martha E Tucker on Handley avenue for weekend. Mrs. Smeliie and newborn return home from King's Daughters Hospital Martinsburg. Sme lie works with American Oil branch offices locally. Miss Mary Crisman from F S Emmert Son and Company suffers a severe grippe. Mrs. Samuel G Spangler of Gettysburg visits her novices on South Loudoun street. Mrs. Taylor F Hahn and Mrs. Luther C Kremer host. Spangler dines at John H Snyder’s on North Avenue. Miss Mary Murdock from Larchmont N Y visits aunt Mrs. John F P Rodman Sr on Courtfield avenue. Miss Blanche Smich from Washington comes to Courtfield avenue for weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gearing. Miss Betty Freed of Virginia Avenue Public School faculty travels to Waynesboro Va for weekend with Dr and Mrs C C Freed. Little Miss Louise Cooper improves slightly at grandfather J W Cammer’s home after grippe.
Andrew Bell seeks help to form a Winchester Sons of Confederate Veterans chapter. Turner Ashby Chapter support praised for aiding Harrisonburg veterans data collection. Mrs. Courtney Byrd Jones presents a detailed life sketch of General J. E. B. Stuart. Grace Lutheran Light Brigade to meet at 11 tomorrow. Mrs. Russell Patton reported mildly improved after influenza.
Mr. L. K. Smith, manager of the Emmett store, is confined to his home with grippe. Mr. Kirby Rosen is spending the weekend at Waynesboro, Virginia and will be accompanied home by Mrs. Rosen. Miss Helen Patton, on National Avenue with an attack of flu, was reported today to be improved.
Weather outlook from Washington April 16 reports the week starting Monday will bring showers in the North and Middle Atlantic States. Showers are forecast Wednesday and again toward the end of the week. Warmer on Tuesday, cooler Thursday, and warmer Friday.
The North Frederick Home Demonstration group met at Mrs. Lee N Whitacre s Wednesday afternoon April 13 The demonstration titled A Well Prepared Dinner was prepared and served Attendees included Elizabeth Farrar and many local members.
A roster of women and a few men listed as Mrs or Miss in a social column includes Mrs. Alton Omps, Mrs. Ernest Batt, Miss Lucy Havermale, Mr. Nora Largent, Mrs. Ira Eaton, Mrs. Frank Flowers, Mrs. George Whitacre, Mrs. Lee N. Whitacre, Mrs. Daisy Peacemaker, Mrs. Hat tie Larrick, Mrs. Befsha Adams, Mrs. Lola Stotler, Mrs. EF. W. Braithwaite, and Mrs. Foster Line. The list reflects a mix of married names and individuals featured in society notes.
Experiments indicate a chim panzee experiences acute nose and throat infections similar to colds that affect humans. Names mentioned include Mrs. Sam Braithwaite Mrs. Walter Adams and Miss Martha Pugh in the surrounding discussion.
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