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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1935

Page

3

Easter Social Round In Williamsburg From Local Families

Miss Nelia Beverley of William and Mary College hosted a supper and dance for her guest Miss Sarah Mesbit at 408 West Clifford Street. The Beverleys also entertained Miss Mesbit at Milton Valley in Clarke County and hosted luncheon with Miss Betty Browse in Charles Town. The Dudley family plans a motor trip to Williamsburg and the University of Virginia with visits to relatives and Melvin Watson, nephew of the Dudleys, during the week.

Sarah Mesbit Nelia Beverley William and Mary College Williamsburg J. B. Beverley Clifford Street Beverley Miss Beverley William Beverley Milton Valley Clarke County Miss Mesbit Betty Browse Charles Town W. Va Mesbit W. L. Dudley Kathryn Esther Dudley New York University of Virginia Dudley Kathryn Dudley Scarsdale N. Y White Plains Melvin Watson J. T. Watson Lynchburg, Va Charles Clark Washington, D. C Zula Belle Smoot West Cecil Street Carl Lee Smoot Woodstock

Social Calendar for Winchester and Nearby Groups

Monday 9 30 p m Darice sponsored by Boys Association in Stephens City bank building. Tuesday 12 30 p m Lions Club meeting and luncheon at George Washington Hotel. Wednesday 12 30 p m Kiwanis Club regular meeting and luncheon at George Washington Hotel. 8 00 p m Winchester Lodge Benevolent Order of Elks. 8 00 p m Spanish Club at 506 West Clifford Street. 8 15 p m Adult Choir practice at Grace Lutheran Church. Thursday 12 45 p m Rotary Club regular weekly meeting in George. Friday 12 30 p m Robert Y Conrad Post American Legion luncheon.

Darice Boys Athletic Association Bank Buitling Stephens City Lions’ Club George Washington Hotel Kiwanis Club Winchester Lodge Benevolent Order of Elks Spanish Club Charles Miller West Clifford Street Grace Lutheran Church Rotary Club Reguar Robert Y. Conrad Post American Legion

Women’s Golf Club Plans Outlined for Season

The Winchester Golf Club Women’s Committee met on April 18 to map the season. Members include Mrs Stewart O Elting Miss Frances Page Miss Mary Miller Mrs Philip Williams Miss Virginia Tayloe Boyd and Mrs J V Arthur. They plan out of town club matches hostess duties catering Ladies Day events and two teams with captains. First Ladies Day set for May 14 weather permitting. Additional items note upcoming marriages and engagements in the community.

Winchester Golf Club Stewart O. Elting Frances Page Mary Miller Philip Williams Virginia Tayloe Boyd Paul Rutledge Virginia T. Boyd

Roserberger and Bishop Marriage in Waynesboro

Announcement of the marriage of Miss Rhoda M. Rosenberger of Waynesboro to Mr. Charles F. Bishop of Quincy. The ceremony took place at 5 o'clock Saturday at the United Brethren Church parsonage with Rev. George W. Stover officiating.

Sally Hockman Melvin Renner Albin Hagerstown Washington, D. C Joseph Hockman Reliance Renner St. Mark's Lutheran Parsonage J. W. Ott Rhoda M. Rosenberger Waynesboro Charles F. Bishop Quincy George W. Stover The United Brethren Church North Avenue Edward Rosenberger J. M. Bishop

France Rejects All Negotiations With Hitler

Paris reports France rejects direct talks with Reichsfuehrer Hitler to ease Europe’s strained situation. Officials say a German plan seeks to split the three powers and warn that negotiations would threaten the Franco British Italian unity from Stresa and Geneva.

Paris France Herriot

The House of Rothschild origin and local social notes

The article notes Mayer Anselm Bauer as founder of the Rothschild house and the sign of the Red Shield giving the family name. It then provides a string of social notes from Winchester and nearby towns detailing visits, illnesses, recoveries, and hosts among residents and visitors, including families from Catonsville Washington Boyce Greenwall and Stephenson.

House of Rothschild Bauer Mayer Anselm Bauer

Local Churches Report Strong Easter Attendance And Trade

Winchester churches saw larger Easter crowds with many communicants, confirmations, and new members added. Sunrise services drew big crowds, while ministers noted rising spiritual interest. Easter bonnet shoppers boosted millinery and florists as local retailers reported solid gains over last year.

Winchester Christ Miller

Free Press Held As Impregnable Against Farcism

NEW YORK, April 22. Secretary Harold L. Ickes defended freedom of the press at the Associated Press annual luncheon, calling it a safeguard against fascism communism and privilege. Frank B. Noyes praised AP founders and recalled Ickes early political work with admiration.

Ickes Associated Press New York Harold L. Ickes Interior Department

Ceylon’s Colonial History Through Dutch and British Rule

Ceylon stands as one of the earth’s oldest settled areas with centuries of European influence. Portuguese control lasted over a century and a half, the Dutch held the island for 140 years, and since 1798 it remained a British colony.

Ceylon Asia

Elephant herd doubles in Uganda protectorate

In the Uganda Protectorate the wild upland territory at the heart of tropical Africa reports the elephant herd has doubled over the past twenty five years. The finding highlights growing wildlife numbers in the region and implications for conservation and land use.

Uganda Protectorate Tropical Africa

Putnam says he will wait for Amelia Earhart's records

George Palmer Putnam says he has faith in Amelia Earhart and believes it worthwhile to wait as she pursues new flying records. Earhart notes plans are uncertain but may include a non stop flight to New York if feasible at high altitude in Mexico.

Mexico D. F George Palmer Putnam Amelia Earhart Putnam Miss Earhart New York Nepala Hidalgo Burbank California Rema Honolulu Oakland Calif

The Millenium Sermon at First Brethren Church

Evangelistic meetings continue each night this week at 7:45 at the First Brethren Church on Berryville avenue. Tonight's subject is The Millenium and tomorrow night will be The New Heaven and the New Earth. Services are not sectarian and Rev. Dr. Bowman has aided thousands in practical Bible knowledge. All are welcome.

First Brethren Church Berryville Avenue Bowman

German Leader Signals Quick Move To Restore Rearming Policy

Berlin reports indicate Hitler will press his protest against the League of Nations and push a detailed rebuttal of Geneva's criticism of German rearmament. Foreign office spokesmen say a rapid, forceful reply will accompany a broader restatement of Germany’s stance. Nazi circles foresee further actions to deter a perceived assault on Germany.

Berlin Hitler League Council Germany Council

Reich Quietly Retreats as Easter Recess Nears

The Reich remained in its Bavarian mountain retreat while the Wilhelmstrasse paused operations for the Easter recess, which ends tomorrow.

Gag Rule Day Said to Be Waning by House Speaker Burns

Washington April 22 House Speaker Burns says the gag rule era is ending as conditions improve and Congress can study remedies before passage. He notes emergency post Roosevelt swift action left little time for deliberation and asserts current bills are sound and won’t disturb the public.

House Washington Burns Congress Roosevelt

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