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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1936

Page

3

Continental Congress of D A R Opens Monday in Washington

Fort Loudoun Chapter members head to Constitution Hall for the 45th Continental Congress with 4000 delegates expected. Mrs. F J Marshall to attend as regent. alternate G B Slater and Nan Williams accompany. President General Mrs. Becker to speak. Roosevelt invited. White House reception Thursday. Mayflower Hotel banquet Friday.

Continental Congress D. A. BR Fort Loudoun F. J. Marshall Washington Continental Congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Hall Susan Glass Strider Katherine Glass Green G. B. Slater Upperville Nan Williams Woodstock Marshall W. H. Marshall William A. Becker Roosevelt Congress White House Mayflower Hotel Army Navy Marine

Social Calendar events and club meetings listed

The page lists 12 events: Lions Club at George Washington, Modern Woodmen at Winchester Camp, Kiwanis at George Washington Hotel, Young People's Choir at United Brethren Church, Winchester Lodge 867 BPOE at Ellis' Home, Grace Lutheran adult choir, Washington String Quartet at Handley Auditorium, Rotary Club at George Washington Hotel, and Robert Y. Conrad Post American Legion at George Washington Hotel. Times span early afternoon to evening.

The Lions’ Club George Washington Winchester Camp Modern Woodmen of America Camp’s Hall North Loudoun Street Kiwanis Club George Washington Hotel United Brethren Church Winchester Lodge Ellis Piccadilly and Braddock Grace Lutheran Church Washington String Quartet Handley Auditorium Robert Y. Conrad Post American Legion

The Little Theatre thanks contributors for Captain Applejack set

The Little Theatre extends thanks to numerous individuals and firms for lending stage furnishings and props for Captain Applejack. Also noted are social items including a surprise birthday party for Bernice Largent and a New York wedding couple visiting Carter Hall in Virginia. The column covers local notices and family events with brief health and travel updates.

Little Theatre Captain Plejack D Properties John M. Jeck Melvin Green C. F. Massey Thomasibson John M. Steck Minnie Wigginton A. Ring Edwin Ccarker John Scully, Jr Neil Funk Moling Cather S. Solenberger Com'y P and Glaize and Brother Captain Applejack

Radio Highlights Schedule Summary

A dense list of broadcast times and programs across WEAF WJZ WOR WABC and WRVA featuring orchestras dramas news and speeches. Notable items include Captain Tim adventure stories the Shenandoah Apple Festival dramatization and Patman anti chain store bill discussion with Rep Wright Patman and Charles W Dunn.

WEAF Thurn WJZ Tim Thornton Fisher Edwin C. Hill Hampton Institute Singers Carl Hoff Losts WABC WOR Chicago Symphony Orchestra Boston Symphony Orchestra WRVA Lieut-Gov. James Robinson-Patman Wright Patman Texas Charles W. Dunn Associated Grocery Manufacturers Clem McCarthy Lucas Dornberger

Foltz longtime farmer and bank director dies at 87

Ezra W. Foltz 87, prominent farmer and businessman from near Middletown, died at home after a six month decline. He directed two Shenandoah river farms and served as director of the First National Bank in Strasburg. Survived by son C. W. Foltz, three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Sunday 2:30 at St. Paul's Lutheran, Strasburg. interment Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers nephews Arnold, E. C. Goss, E. C. Parker.

Ezra W. Foltz Frederick County Warren County Middletown C. W. Foltz Mr. Foltz First National Bank Strasburg Samuel Anna Rebecca Height Foltz Shenandoah County Julia Bushong

Winchester Golf Club Reelects Officers and Appoints Pro

At a stockholders meeting Winchester Golf Club, Inc. reelected officers except secretary J. Grim who resigned in 1935. W. Nelson Page remains president and Clarke T. Cooper vice president. E. R. Coffey Jr. is appointed club professional for a third year. New committees include Greens, Farm, House, Entertainment, and Men's Golf Activities.

Winchester Golf Club, Inc E. R Rut) Coffey, Jr W. Nelson Page T. B. Patton H. B. McComac W. E. Cooper Philip R. Fowle Clifford D. Grim J. W. Arthur Ed. E. Stone Wendell B. Goode Ed E. Stone Ed C. Goss F. A. Read, Jr W. E Goode W. N. Page George E. Smith, Jr Ed. Barr Pinckney Arthur

Softball League Debates Park Use and Umpire Plan

A regional softball meeting at the Men's Athletic Club discussed park use offers from the Park Association and set rules for eight paid umpires, a $10 team fee, a 20 man limit per team, and non-transferable rosters. Final season details to be arranged on April 24 with all clubs represented.

Northern Virginia Power Company The Lions Club O’sullivan Rubber Company Elks’ Club Atlantic and Pacifico Stores South End Hose Company Virginia Woolen Company Health Club Men’s Athletic Club Park Association

Judges Score Victory In 3 Cornered Meet

Handley high school crushed Hedgesville and Bunker Hill in a three way track meet here. RFed Baker led Handley with four wins in five events including a 56 second 440. Handley faces Massanutten Military Academy next, following two victories that give them a strong title shot.

Handley High School Hedgesville Bunker Hill West Virginia Handley Baker Coach Sargent Woodstock Massanutten Military Academy H. H Dunlap Haines Beard Fravel Sutton Rosenberger Stuart al Handley Thrift Crabill Zuckerman Duvall

Citizens Urged Local Cooperation Amid National Crisis

Mr. Riley stresses citizen involvement in a major international event with local stakes. The paper lists early local contributors including Baptist, Mrs. Ethel, Boyd's Drug Store, $5, Baker, E. E. $5, with more names to follow in future issues.

Paige Riley Baptist Ethel Boyd's Drug Store Baker

Community Aid List of Donations and Contributions

A compiled tally shows contributions from multiple individuals and businesses including Cather T. Russell Fay Logan R Keffer Grocery E W J Hearty Virginia Inc and Hansborough Mildred M along with Nichols C L Glaize Pred L estate and Woolworth F W Co among others. Totals range from five to fifty dollars reflecting a local fundraising effort.

Cather T. Russell Fay Logan R Keffer Grocery E. W. J. Hearty Virginia, Inc Hansborough Mildred M Hable Herman H Kurtz Furniture Keystone Knight E. M. Sr Lynch M. M Nicodemus C. L Glaize Pred L Robinson, We Ritters Meat Market Steck J. M South End Snarr Dr. Geo. G Underwoods Bakery Woolworth F. W. Co

San Jose’s Drive To Hire College Trained Officers Grows

In San Jose California August Vollmer renowned police reformer notes rising demand for college educated officers as municipal forces seek higher professional standards and training. The report highlights evolving training programs and city pressure to elevate hiring requirements.

Police Chief Urges Berkeley Securing Bluecoats from San Jose State

The chief of police in Berkeley notes a recommendation for California municipalities to procure new police officers from San Jose State College, signaling a statewide effort to bolster city forces.

Berkeley California San Jose State College

High Water Help Douses Farmhouse Blaze

In Yakima Washington a swollen irrigation ditch aided firefighters when Mrs Bes sie George’s house caught fire. Twenty farmers formed a bucket brigade and used flood water to extinguish the blaze despite normally dry ditches.

Yakima Wash Bessie George

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