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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1934

Page

3

Birthday Dinner Honors Mr Burks At Boyce Home

Mrs H J Burks hosted a birthday dinner for her husband at Boyce Clarke County with 24 guests. Attendees included Riley family members and friends from White Post Refuge Winchester and Hagerstown. The event closed with well wishes for Mr Burks.

H. J. Burks Boyce Clarke County Burks Mr. Burks Riley Geraldine Riley Dave Oswald Riley Harry Thomas McCormick White Post Tairbee James Hartley Clayton Hartley Refuge E. W. Steele Winchester Bennie Barton Washington Thomas Gorman Viola Gorman Carlton Gorman Hagerstown Vallie Kerns Bergie Rickard Charles Kerns Violet Miller Evelyn Poates He and Son Sunny

Social Calendar Highlights Weekly Local Events

A dense timetable lists activities across four days including church rallies, weddings, recitals, legion meetings, choirs, minstrel shows, a dance, and Elks lodge gathering. Notable events feature the Winchester United Brethren rally, Tom Thumb wedding at Stephens City High School, and minstrel performances at Middletown High School.

Girls’ Athletic Association Winchester United Brethren Church Winchester Church Julian Steele Stephens City High School Peter Watts Brinton George Washington Hotel American Legion Post Young People’s Choir Braddock Street Peer Episcopal Church Middletown Athletic Association Middletown High School Middletown Minstrel Music Lover’s Club Phens City Bank First Baptist Church Winchester Lodge, Benevolent Order of Elks Grace Lutheran Church

Local Dance At Questover Tonight For Clarke County Guild

The Little Theatre Guild of Clarke County sponsors a dance at Questover the country home of Mrs. S T Crockett two miles east of Berryville on the Winchester Washington highway. Winchester residents plan to attend to benefit the recently organized guild with a one dollar charge per couple. Soddy Haines and His Virginians from the city will provide music.

Little Theatre Guild of Clarke County

Bridge Party Hosted by Mrs. Albert Larrick

Mrs. Albert Larrick hosted a spring themed bridge party Tuesday night at her Gray avenue home. Attendees included Mrs. Urban Sheetz Mrs. Hunter Gaunt Mrs. Howard Shockey and others. prizes went to Mrs. Shockey first place Mrs. Sheetz second place and Mrs. Gaunt booby prize.

Albert Larrick Gray Avenue Urban Sheetz Hunter Gaunt Howard Shockey M. D. Bauserman William Brown J. E. Harrell Walter ‘Knee Chester Hobart Ivan Vanney Mary Pearson Mary Sullivan Mary Thomas

Hamburger's Store Interior Redecorated

A new coat of paint is being applied this week to the interior of Hamburger's Store on North Loudoun Street, giving the shop a very attractive appearance. Mr. Robert Lonas, injured recently at the Virginia Woolen Company plant, remains confined to his home on North Kent Street.

Hamburger’s North Loudoun Street Robert Lonas Virginia Woolen Company North Kent Street

Miss June Mason to Wed June 6 in Winchester

Miss June Mason daughter of Mr and Mrs A D Mason is set to marry Mr W Argenbright son of Mr and Mrs P M Argenbright of Staunton Va on Wednesday June 6 The couple are well known in Winchester with Argenbright serving as manager of Lovett Brothers shoe store on North Loudoun Street

June Mason A.D. Mason W. Argenbright P.M. Argenbright Staunton Miss Mason Winchester Argenbright Lovett Brothers North Loudoun Street The Washington Herald Beatrice Stone Warr Sanford Stone Richard Moore Washington Asheville N. C Atlanta

Dr James Moves Offices to West Piccadilly Street

Local notices list Dr James shifting offices from Hable Apartments to the Hotel Jackee building on West Piccadilly Street. A string of social updates notes brief visits, entertainments, and travel among Winchester residents, with multiple mentions of kinship, church events, and weddings.

Dr. James West Piccadilly Street Howard L. James Hable Apartments Hotel Jackee Building

Luncheon Hosted for St Louis Guests by Mrs Boyed

Mrs Karl Boyed gave a luncheon in honor of Major and Mrs H Doig of St Louis and Mrs Doig formerly Adelaide Heath has visited Winchester. Miss Vivian Hershberger had emergency appendicitis surgery at Memorial Hospital and is reported in very satisfactory condition. Mr Harold G Brown and Mr W H Wheeler drove to Richmond on business. E Douglas Davis of West Clifford street is rapidly improving after a long illness.

Mary Enders Augustus Nolan John Enders Richmond Mary Lee Enders Baltimore Nolan Front Royal Mary Venable Warren County High School Katherine Manuel M. L. Riggleman Rock Oak W. Va Memorial Hospital Mr. Riggleman W. L. Riggleman Stephens City Erser Riggleman South Loudoun Street Burr Powell Harrison Dorothy Smith George Sydnor St. Stephen’s Church Westhampton Winchester American Legion Handley High School Sue Ellen Brown J. Lee Massey Marie Fries B. and C. Baking Company Mary Greenway Russell Gray and Sheetz Bernadetta Sullivan Novick Transportation and Storage Company Gladys Melvin Green Karl Boyed Major H. Doig St. Louis Doig Adelaide Heath Vivian Hershberger Miss Hershberger Harold G. Brown W. H. Wheeler E. Douglas Davis West Clifford Street

Baseball Practice At Park This Eve

Suitably clear spring weather brings local players to the Park diamond for an afternoon practice. Coaches will be on hand at 6 o clock as players gather gloves bats and balls for another stiff session. Be on your marks, boys.

Park

Living for Today and Tomorrow in Hope and Faith

A reflective essay urges readers to embrace the present with purpose and trust. It argues that hope fuels resilience, reduces worry, and brightens the future, noting beauty in daily life, nature, and the nobility of those around us as strength for tomorrow.

Notice to Public on Express Rate Revision Hearing

The Railway Express Agency requests authority from the State Corporation Commission to revise express rates between Christian, Craigsville, Greenville, Mint Spring and Swoope in Virginia. The hearing is on May 9, 1934 at 10:00 A.M. in Richmond Virginia. The proposed revisions include both rate increases and decreases and all interested parties should attend and present evidence.

Railway Express Agency, Incorporated State Corporation Commission Richmond Virginia Christian Craigsville Greenville Mint Spring Swoope

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