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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1934

Page

3

Mr. Lee R. Grim Confined by Illness at Niece Home

Mr. Lee R. Grim a longtime Winchester cashier and member of a prominent local family was bedridden at the home of his niece Mrs. Fred A. Crisman on South Loudoun Street after an illness struck yesterday afternoon. His condition was described as serious and his many friends regret his illness.

Lee R. Grim Winchester Fred A. Crisman South Loudoun Street Grim Levi T. F. Grim Union Bank of Winchester

Weekly Social Calendar of Stephens City Clubs and Events

A series of weekly meetings and events across Stephens City including Music Lover's Club sessions at 7:30 p m, Eastern Star at 8:00 p m, senior class dance 9:30 p m to 1:30 a m, Lions Club luncheon 12:30 p m, Young People's Union rally 6:30 to 8:00 p m, Ladies' National Memorial Association 3:00 p m, adult choir at First Baptist 3:00 p m, Kiwanis lunch 2:45 p m, young people's choir 7:00 p m, Winchester Lodge Elks 6:00 p m, Grace Lutheran adult choir 6:15 p m, Rotary lunch 1:00 p m, and a Chanters musical program at Trinity Lutheran Church 8:00 p m on Sunday.

Music Lover's Club McKinley Order Eastern Star Farmers and Merchants National Bank & Trust Company Stephens City High School Phens City Bank Lions Club George Washington Hotel Young People’s Union of the Valley District Church of Christ Cork Street Ladies’ National Memorial Association Isaiah Wright East Piccadilly Street First Baptist Church Kiwanis Club Winchester Lodge Benevolent Order of Elks Grace Lutheran Church The Chanters Trinity Lutheran Church Stephens City

Epworth League Hosts Surprise Party for Two Brides Elect

The Epworth League of Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church threw a surprise party for two brides elect Miss June Mason and Miss Edison Birdsall. Green and white decorations featured a doll dressed as a bride at the center of the brides table. Miss Marguerite Schmidt sang I Love You Truly. The league presented many attractive gifts to the honorees.

Epworth League Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church League June Mason Edison Birdsall Marguerite Schmidt Miss Mason Birdsall

Harvard Class of 1904 Reunion at Washington

Mr Alvin Baird attended the Harvard graduating class of 1904 reunion in Washington where President Roosevelt hosted a luncheon at the White House. Alvin and Mrs Baird later hosted lunch at Oakhill Fauquier County for several classmates and an invitation to Roosevelt was extended but declined due to prior engagement. Also, Mrs Minnie Kemp Barb and Mrs Mary Branch visited Fort Ohio area en route to the national convention in Boston.

Alvin Baird Washington Harvard Roosevelt White House Minnie Kemp Barb Florida State League Women Voters Mary Branch League Unter M. Stine

Rear Admiral Smith and wife guest of Nurtons in local visit

Washington DC based Rear Admiral Norman Murray Smith, chief of the bureau of yards and docks, and Mrs. Smith were weekend guests of Admiral and Mrs. L M Nurton on North Loudoun Street. Navy officials note Smith’s prior service with Nurton when he led the first naval district in Boston. The Nurtons hosted a dinner in their honor Saturday night.

Norman Murray Smith Washington, D. C L. M. Nurton North Loudoun Street Admiral Smith Bureau of Yards and Docks Navy Department Washington Admiral Nurton First Naval District Boston Mass Secretary of the Navy Nulton

Birth of Isaac Frederick Stine Jr. in Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs I Fred Stine welcomed a son at Memorial Hospital who will be named Isaac Frederick Stine Jr. Mrs Stine, formerly Shirley Clai borne Oakes, is daughter of Mr and Mrs J C Oakes. Mr Stine is Frederick county agricultural agent, son of Mr and Mrs Hunter M Stine of Fort Collier Farm near town.

I. Fred. Stine Memorial Hospital Isaac Frederick Stine Stine Shirley Claiborne Oakes J. C. Oakes Frederick County Hunter M. Stine Fort Collier Farm Town

Two Couples From Out-of-State Secure Marriage Licenses

Two couples secured marriage licenses in the county clerk's office over the weekend. Both couples reside outside the state. W Howard Earnshaw Jr and Mary Catherine Lehman, of Hagerstown Maryland, applied to wed. Selby G Jacobs and Dorothy E Weaver, of Keyser West Virginia, were the second couple. Jacobs is a Keyser mail carrier.

Corporation Clerk's Office W. Howard Earnshaw, Jr W. Howard Earnshaw Mary Catherine Lehman Isaac N. Lehman Hagerstown Earnshaw Selby G. Jacobs

Little Theatre Plans Three Act Play at Next Meeting

The regular Little Theatre meeting is set for tomorrow night at 7 30 in the Langley Library auditorium. Plans for a June three act production will be discussed and after the business portion a one act play Here We Are by Dorothy Parker will be shown. Cast includes Mrs Burr Powell Harrison and Mr John Williams. Admission is free and all are invited. The show was postponed from last Tuesday.

Little Theatre Iandley Library Dorothy Parker Burr Powell Harrison John Williams

Garden Clubs Hostesses During Historic Week

Historic Garden Week sponsored by Garden Club of Virginia runs through April 28 bringing visitors to Virginia. Winchester and Clarke County Garden Club members host at old homes all week with daily hostess listings in The Star.

Garden Club of Virginia Virginia Winchester Clarke County Star George Washington Hotel Information Booth Louis Baker Fred Barr Sophie Baker Clifton J. W. Arthur William Smith William Smith. “Pairfield”"—Mrs. Fred Boyd, Mrs. G. O. Miller Audley Fred Glaize, Jr John Steck, Jr Carter Hall R. E. Byrd H. B. McCormac P. W. Boyd B. B. Dutton Scabby Kenneth Gilpin W. A. Baker

Pine Bride Lula May Pine to Mr. Paul R. Dettra

Miss Lula May Pine daughter of Mrs George A Pine announces her marriage to Mr Paul R Dettra son of Mr and Mrs L R Dettra of Stephens City Frederick county. The ceremony was in Hagerstown Maryland on April 19 conducted by Rev J M Gillum of St Pauls M E Church. The bride a nurse from Washington County Hospital class of 1926 will reside in Winchester after a motor trip.

Lula May Pine Paul R. Dettra George A. Pine Berryville Clarke County L. R. Dettra Stephens City Frederick County Hagerstown J. M. Gillum St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church Washington County Hospital Dettra Winchester

Miss Helen Curl Weds Carl Haffer in Maryland

Announcement from Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Curl of Front Royal Virginia that their daughter Miss Helen Curl married Mr. Carl Haffer of Romney West Virginia on March 12 at Ellicott City Maryland officiated by Rev. H. D. Stewart. The groom manages Hackleys Exchange in Moorefield West Virginia and the couple will reside in Romney.

J. C. Curl Front Royal Helen Curl Carl Haffer Romney W. Va Ellicott City H. D. Stewart Methodist Episcopal Church Hackley’s Exchange Moorefield P. W. Turner Ann Turner Washington, DC P. W. Turner, Jr Frank Buckley Stewart Street

Winchester natives, visitors gather in area for weekend

A text heavy with names and places notes Miss Ruby Jackson returning to Hagerstown Md after a Winchester visit and updates on Major John Heber Flood’s improving health. It lists funeral attendees, hostesses and social visits from Winchester to Martinsburg Shepherdstown Washington and Clarke County communities.

Ruby Jackson Winchester Hagerstown

Middletown Minstrel Troupe Stages Good Morning Judge

In Middletown Virginia last week the high school auditorium hosted a minstrel and one act blackface comedy Good Morning Judge under the Middletown Athletic Association. Participants included Julian Everly as interlocutor Si Derrick on piano William Keith Virgil Stewart Eugene Pope William Kline Frederick Kline Sam Pangle Ainsworth Sperry William Galliday and others as end men and chorus members.

Middletown Middletown Athletic Association Julian Everly Si Derrick William Keith Virgil Stewart Eugene Pope William Kline Frederick Kline Sam Pangle Ainsworth Sperry William Galliday Wilson Borden Claude Carper Leslie Wright Paul Everly John Derrick Charles Hammack Herman Mitchell Norman Brill Albert Foxx Jimmy Kline Randolph Larrick

Cemetery Cleanup At Ebenezer Church Near Whitacre

The committee calls all interested to meet Thursday April 26 for an all day cemetery cleaning at Ebenezer Christian Church near Whitacre. Burial lot owners urged to bring picks and shovels to assist.

Ebenezer Christian Church Whitacre

White garments and spring reminders spark practical buys

Observations on blossoms and seasonally needed whites lead to a shopper's list including sandals and sweaters. A note on trusted local commerce highlights Rhodes Drug Company 373 with cautious, fast prescription delivery.

Summer frocks in light fabrics at Timberlake’s

Cotton and sheer fabrics lead summer evening fashion with La Cire seersucker organdies linens piques and ginghams. Pastel shades available at Timberlake's Department Store at reasonably low prices.

la Cire Timberlake

George White's Scandals at The Palace Theatre tease

It promises a dreamlike revue with dazzling costumes and Lucy Valleé style crooning. The program includes Sally ONeal in 16 Fathoms Deep and Buffalo Bill Jr in Lightning Bill plus The Mystery Squadron on Friday and Saturday.

Rucy Vallee George White Palalce Theatre Sally O'Neill Buffalo Bill, Jr Mystery Squadron

Cast of Good Morning, Judge features notable soloists

Soloists include Leslie Wright Paul Everly John Derrick and Randolph Larrick. A sizable cast selected for Good Morning Judge lists Wright Carper Brill Mitchell Derrick Everly Larrick Hammack Kline Wilson Borden and Foxx.

Leslie Wright Paul Everly John Derrick Randolph Larrick Claude Carper Norman Brill Herman Mitchell Charles Hammack Jimmy Kline Wilson Borden Albert Foxx

Bank Committee Considers Code Action in Marshall

A Virginia State Bankers Association code committee session at Marshall considers final action on the William H. Byrd matter from Harrison. Local bankers attend as the group weighs code provisions and possible rulings affecting the Harrison area.

Code Committee Virginia State Bankers ' Association Marshall William H. Byrd Harrison

Sloat Heads to Marshall Meeting as Committee Chairman

Burg serves as chairman and John I. Sloat of this city, a committee member, left this morning to attend the meeting at Marshall.

Guy Fauver Sentenced to One Year in Jail

Guy Fauver of Mountain Falls in Western Frederick county received a total year in jail from Magistrate J. B. Snape for breaking into the home and molesting Cecil Fauver a distant relative. He was given six months for breaking into and six months for violating a peace bond.

Guy Fauver Mountain Falls Frederick County J. B. Snape Cecil Fauver

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Mr. Lee R. Grim Rotary Club President Huntsberry Admiral Mrs. Smith Mrs. Fred. Stine Coats Margaret L Hodgson Margaret Hansbrough Capitol Theatre Billy Barnes Beautiful Girls F. L. Buckley F. Allerton Read, Jr Athlone George Marshall John Heber Flood Orchard Hill Angela Orndorff Martinsburg James Walters Montrue Bessie Orndorff H. M. Anderson Warren Sager Mrs. Sager Stanley Harmer Raymond Baby Shepherdstown Joseph A. Massie Harry K. Russell Melvin Green William Hitt Middleburg Mr. Pember Lyman H. C. Lyman Cumberland, Md William Harty Mr. Harty Marian Harty Mary Hennedy Miss Dee Jane Scully John 8. Scully, Jr Herbert Jennings Lynchburg Pedford H. E. Simms New Orleans Postal Telegraph Cable Company Simms Robert Rea Dr. L. Slaven Mount Jackson Kenneth Rice Shenandoah River Maud Shipe South Ralph Moores Staunton Mr. Moores L. K. Moores Federal Reserve System America Federal Reserve Banks Feeral Reserve System Shenandoah Valley National Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Legant Batiste Clara V. Fultz W. Boscawen St U. 8 Pat Off Stafford Pemberton Geo. Washington Hotel Brooks’, Pharmacy Rhodes Drug Company Huntsberry's Harper Shop Pingley and Carper the Commercial & Savings Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Colpin.i Geo. W. Kurtz Cameron Street R. M. Swimley Manitary Food N. Loudoun St Loudoun St Urst Rainbowridge Gardens Ask'us Earl C. Fries L. E. Harris & Co. Larrick’s F. L. Sargent Boyce J. F. Massey & Son Stine’s Cash Sanitary R. G. A. Stores Lovett’s Normandy Oxford Lovett Brothers N. Main Street
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