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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1936
Page
3
A dense schedule lists semi monthly Modern Woodmen and Kiwanis meetings at various venues including George Washington Hotel and Handley Auditorium. Also noted are Rotary Shawnee Home Demonstration Club, Lions Club luncheons, a Stephens City high school dance, and a Peters burg state convention report by Winchester University Women.
Miss Iva Kauffman married Mr. Garland Anderson formerly of Winchester on April 14 at her mother's home on Main Street Lay. Rev. A L Boliek officiated with witnesses Mrs. R A Kibler and Oliver Bumgardner. The bride wore dark blue with gray accessories. They held a reception afterward and guests from Washington included John Kauffman, Addie Scurry, and Annie Mae Milford. Isabella Mayo Cameron of Raleigh visited Clarke County.
Announcement of the marriage of Mrs. Angie Lee Hummer to Mr. Charles W Grimm, both of Winchester, following a ceremony Saturday evening April 11 at the Reverend J D Russell’s parsonage on Whitlock Avenue. The couple reside at 416 South Cameron Street. Grimm, son of Mrs. Grimm and the late Mr. Philip T Grimm of Boyce, has lived in the city for years and works for Winchester Milling Corporation.
Mr. Robet Riley and his Dance Band have been engaged to play for the annual junior and senior prom of the National Cathedral Girls' School in Washington Saturday evening. The event is expected to be a standout social affair with many students in attendance. The Riley organization also plays for Stephens City High School dance Friday evening.
Frederick Recreation Club schedules an 8 o clock meeting at the home of Mrs Temple Homar 348 National Avenue all members urged to attend.
By decree of the Frederick County Circuit Court the Shenandoah Valley National Bank of Winchester versus L A Lamp et al the undersigned offers the property at public auction. The 140 acre tract near Senseney Road with house bank barn two machine sheds 20 acres in bearing orchard and 40 acres woodland will sell at 11 AM on May 20 1936 in Winchester. Terms: one third cash with balance in two equal annual payments secured by deed of trust and insured buildings with 6 percent interest. Bond required by decree.
Fire chief William Stryker announced new policy requiring callers to cover rural response costs. Rates are 10 per mile and 25 per hour for pumping. Alarms outside Frederick county will not be answered. Fields must confirm owner pays and water is available before dispatch.
The district headlines a new pastime as visitors race up the 898 steps. H H Pohlmann, 69, former St Louis grocer, completed the ascent in 16 minutes. Benjamin K Morrow, 54, ex Marine, sprinted to the top in 7 minutes 59 seconds. A Pennsylvania schoolgirl reportedly did it in 7 minutes 20 seconds last week, though the claim was disputed.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Baltimore Southern Methodist Conference convened in Clifton Forge Virginia for a three day meeting with delegates from Maryland Virginia West Virginia and the District of Columbia. Mrs W H Ballengee of Edinburg presided as officers met and luncheon guests were hosted by Mrs M B Whiting.
A local printer advertises services for envelopes bill heads setter heads statements and related job printing capabilities. The note highlights custom printing options for businesses seeking branded stationery and document materials.
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