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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1931

Page

3

Social Calendar Highlights Local Club and Church Events

At 8 00 P M the Choral Club meets in the Parish House. The Loyal Workers Bible Class Harvey Fishpaw urges attendance. Friday at 12 30 P M the American Legion gathers at the George Washington Hotel. 5 00 8 00 P M a Chicken and Waffle Supper supports Winchester Memorial Hospital Nurses Home. 8 00 P M a play Prince of Liars is shown at Sacred Heart Church basement. J W Schlak’s Bible Class from Rest Sunday School presents The Comical Country Cousins in Ridgeway hall.

Choral Club Loyal Workers Bible Class Harvey’ Fishpaw American Legion George Washington Hotel First Baptist Church Winchester Memorial Hospital Sacred Heart Church J. W. Schlak Bible Class of Rest Ridgeway

Miss Mildred Millison Weds Elsea in Simple Ceremony

Miss Millison of Clarke county married Mr. Thomas Elsea of Berryville in a home ceremony at the bride’s sister’s house on the Valley Pike. The event featured violin and vocal numbers, flower girls, and a reception for about 75 guests before the couple's departure for a southern Virginia trip and plans to reside at Greystone Terrace.

Love Millison Clarke County Thomas Elsea Berryville Dudley C. Lichliter Valley Pike Helen Barr Cadman Philomena Laren E. A. Lambert Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South Virginia Greystone Terrace W. T. Millison Josephine Lupton Millison Elsea WE. Elsea J. Howard Cather Harris Pharmacy W. L. Elsea Vida Elsea

True Stories of Old Winchester outreach by Civic League

A Civic League booklet titled True Stories of Old Winchester is due next week. It recounts Winchester history with families such as Harris Wisecarver Sinkabine Levi Spates and many others listed, with proceeds to fund the Civic League Milk Fund.

Civic League Winchester Washington Little Riley Hite Allen Britchard Boswell Nelson Lillis Affleck Snapp Bailey Marstellar Willis Love Mosby Dupont Ramseur Tucker Lupton Polk Miller von Hillern Barton Steele Lee Barker Clarke Hunter Sperry Heiskel Anderson Grim Civic League Milk Fund

Opequon Golf Club Women Organize Season at Sallye Snodgrass Home

Tuesday afternoon members met at Mrs. Sallye Snodgrass's home Boydville to organize for the season. Elected team captain is Mrs. Greenland and secretary treasurer Miss Lawter. Wednesday matches begin April 29 at 2 pm with Henson and Geyer hosting the first game. The team will play at Hagers Town on June 10.

Opequon Golf Club Sallye Snodgrass Boydville G. J. E. Sponseller J. O. Henson L. I. Rice C. N. Campbell C. Greenland G. B. Gey P. A. Bennett M. E. Law

Chicken supper served by local churches this evening

Christian Endeavors are serving a chicken supper from 5 to 8 PM in the Church of Christ building on West Cork Street. Tickets may be bought at the door from Christian Endeavor members. A rousing hash of community attendance is expected.

Christian Endeavors Christian Church of Christ Congregational Christian Church Church of Christ West Cork Street Christian Endeavor Societies

Women's Auxiliary Grace Lutheran Meets Tonight

The Women's Auxiliary of Grace Lutheran Church will meet at Miss Jennie Green's home at 315 South Loudoun Street tonight at 7 30. Other notes list guests and visits including Mrs. Walter M Morton from Charlotte with sister Mrs. Martha Tucker. Narcissus Show attendees in Middleburg Virginia. Mrs. Lewis H Hyde and house guest Mrs. Walter Greacen and Mrs. John Steck.

Women’s Auxiliary Lutheran Church Women's Auxiliary of Grace Lutheran Church Jennie Green South Loudoun Street Walter M. Morton Charlotte, N. C Martha E. Tucker Handley Avenue Middleburg Lewis H. Hyde Walter Greacen John Steck Hunter H. McGuire Lewis Hyde John M. Steck, Sr Gardner Brown James B. Russell Washington Street

Carolina Woman’s 47 Pound Weight Loss With Kruschen Salts

Mrs. S. A. Solomon of New Bern North Carolina reports losing 47 pounds in three months using Kruschen Salts one teaspoonful daily in warm water. She weighed 217 pounds, suffered back and abdominal pains, and now weighs about 170 with improved energy and looks. A 4 week bottle costs 85 cents at Baker’s Drug Store with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.

S. A. Solomon New Bern N. C P. S Baker

Right Of Way Dispute Sparks Two Assault Warrants

Warrant issued for Harvey on assault and battery in a dispute over a small right of way between two farms. Clinger says Cornwell struck him during tree removal work and later kicked him. A second assault charge against Clinger by Mrs. Pansy Dove is set for the same time and court. A Frederick Circuit ruling grants the right of way to Emma Clinger by adverse possession.

J. W. Clinger Harvey Clinger Cornwell Tavenner Pansy Dove Frederick County Williams Emma Clinger

Stocks Plunge To New Lows For The Year

The Associated Press reports a bear market rally failed to hold as scores of issues fell to fresh lows for 1931. Early gains of two to three points faded under heavy offerings, with Baltimore and Ohio and Fox Films dropping four points or more. Call money rose to 1 1/2 percent as trading turned dull and the market overall weakened.

New York Bears Baltimore Ohio Fox Films Call Money

Shouse Denies GOP Charges Over 10 Million Anti Raskob Pamphlets

Democratic National Committee official Shouse refutes claims that the GOP bought 10 million copies of a magazine article attacking John J. Raskob on religious grounds. He says the assertions rely on a San Francisco newspaper report and Scribner's Magazine reference. He maintains the pamphlet was part of Republican publicity in last fall's congressional campaign.

Democratic National Alive Committee California Republican Organization John J. Raskob Shouse Fess San Francisco Blican Committee Robert Cruise McMa McManus Scribner's Republican National Committee Hoover-Raskob

Noted British Airman Killed in Collision

Air Vice Marshal Felton Vesey Holt commander of Britain's air defenses was killed in an airplane collision at Seahurst Park Sussex April 23. His pilot Flight Commander Henry Moody also died. The other plane’s occupants escaped unharmed.

Seahurst Park Sussex Eng Felton Vesey Holt Great Britain Henry Moody

Bandits Release Two Missionaries In Hankow Kidnapping Case

Lutheran mission headquarters reported from Hankow China that two missionaries Miss Esther Nordlund an American and Miss Augusta Nelson a Swedish were released by Bandits who kidnapped them in April.

Associated Press Hankow China Lutheran Mission Kingdhow Esther Nordlund Augusta Nelson Kanae

Fourteen Die as Train Hits Bus Near Fromélles

In Lille France on April 23 a train struck an automobile bus near Fromélles killing fourteen people and injuring twenty. The locomotive overturned in the crash.

Associated Press Lille France Fromélles

Distilled From Plants Essential Oils Use and Purpose

Essential oils are volatile plant principles used in perfumery and medicines. They are derived from plants and distilled to capture aroma and therapeutic compounds for various products.

Pie Shell Glazing Keeps Crust From Soaking Sore

The guide advises brushing pastry with beaten egg after lining the pie tin and before adding filling to prevent a soggy crust. This simple step helps maintain crispness and avoid sogginess in custard lemon and other soft pies.

Haddox Terrace Grocery Sold to Samuel L Boyles

WM. J. Lockhart announces sale of The Haddox Terrace Grocery to Samuel L. Boyles. He disclaims responsibility for any bills after April 20, 1931 and thanks patrons for their patronage. Dated April 22, 1910.

Chicago Grain Closing Prices Sink as Delivers Hit New Lows

Prices at the Chicago Board of Trade fell across cereals amid overall stock weakness. Wheat May at 82 1/8, July 82 5/8? September 82 1/2. Corn May 59, July 60 7/8. Oats May 29 3/8, July 29 1/2, September 29. Rye May 36, July 38, September 39 7/8.

New York Chicago Board of Trade

Americanism and the cost of charity in society

A critique argues that vast charitable spending fails to address root causes of need, calling for smarter reforms. The piece contends reliance on philanthropy without systematic change sustains dependency and ignores structural problems.

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