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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1932
Page
3
A local man in New Market, connected with several business ventures, plans to wed this coming early summer. His father, Dr. Miller, is a former Virginia Legislature member, indicating prominent family ties in the region.
The Centenary Reformed Church choir holds 7 30 p m rehearsal followed by Braddock Street M E Church young peoples choir at 7 00 p m The South End Hose Co Ladies Auxiliary hosts a 8 00 p m benefit card party at their hall Brucetown School pupils stage a 8 00 p m miniature Mock Wedding of 1850 in the schoolhouse Rest Church youths host a social at the Snapp residence Ridgeway Bryarly Junior League closes its year with an evening program Sarah Zane Fire Company meets in place of May 6 Blue Ridge Night Club in Bluemont hosts a subscription dance in the evening"}
The third annual spring celebration at Stratford Hall in Virginia honors Light Horse Harry Lee and Anne Carter Lee. It opens at 2 30 p m under the Robert E Lee Memorial Foundation and includes delegates from historic groups. No admission fee during celebration hours.
McKinley Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star will hold services Sunday at 8 PM at the Presbyterian Church on South Loudoun Street with Rev. Dr. F. T. McFaden preaching and special music. Organist Prof. W. G. Barnes will lead the music. members from Strasburg and Front Royal are expected.
The Star staff thanks Miss Bertha Von Hillern for a box of her renowned doughnuts supplied to local readers. Von Hillern began small and now runs a busy operation, often into the night to meet demand. Mrs Byrd’s guests receive a string of entertainments with a luncheon, bridge party, motor trip to Romney, and a grand buffet supper hosted by local hosts on Handley Boulevard marking the close of a social series.
Mrs Louise Rosanna daughter of James Rosanna of Washington D C wed Guy A Shuttleworth son of Samuel Shuttleworth of Washington at First Baptist Church parsonage Rev EB T Clark officiated They will reside in Washington where Shuttleworth works in merchandising. Others travel notices and social visits follow in Winchester.
Warrenton Country School for Girls hosts an annual horse show at the school farm on May 9 with nine classes including junior and senior horseman ship and ladies hunters. The Stuyvesant School for Boys holds its show the following Friday. The Virginia Gold Cup Race and two other races are set for next Saturday with entries rising. entry close tomorrow. Ensign Alfred B. Tucker III visits his mother Mrs. Martha E. Tucker on Handley Avenue after ten months aboard the U S S Nevada. he heads to the Naval Air Station Pensacola reporting May 15.
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Martha Isabelle Donald of Lexington Virginia to Mr. John Allen Johnston of Leesburg Virginia occurred on Friday February 5 in Catlettsburg Kentucky. The couple will reside in Buena Vista Virginia.
Mr Clarence Cougill Jr a Georgetown University third year student was injured in an incident in Washington needing emergency operation. He is reported to be progressing well and may leave Georgetown University Hospital in about two weeks. Mr and Mrs Ellsworth Keller Mr J Lee Miller and Mr C E Cougill returned home after visiting him. Miss Westwood Beverley Byrd a Gunston Hall School for Girls pupil will travel to Alexandria Virginia for a formal dance at Episcopal High School this weekend.
Local letter-writer praises Parson Nelson as head of Winchester cleanup efforts and urges a city wide initiative. He proposes burning nine tenths of fences and outbuildings to transform Winchester into a cleaner town, arguing old fences look ugly and modern autos no longer need barriers.
The text notes Europe’s growing reluctance to rely on the American dollar. It reflects a broader mood that allies may distance themselves from U.S. influence while contemplating independent financial and political strategies amid uncertain times.
One year ago Miss Patricia Morton of Winchester and her mother sang in apple fete events while Winchester hosts the fete. Strasburg High School to join the children's parade. University of Virginia President Alderman fatally stricken on a Pennsylvania train. Mrs Glaize and Mrs Barton read Century Club papers. Caverns found near Moorefield West Virginia. Attorney Philip Williams named judge of Seventeenth Judicial Circuit. W Spott White leaves Highland Avenue Chapel $500. Coolidge urged to visit flood areas. Mrs Woodrow Wilson optimistic about attending the apple fete. Madison Lodge to unveil portrait of Capt Robert L Gray.
Local farmers complain about labor quality claiming workers cannot run a hack saw while plans unfold to train the first contingent of American troops on French soil. French forces prepare a massive offensive against German armies. James P Reardon resigns from the Union Bank of Winchester board. Wheat rises to 3.05 dollars per bushel.
Red Bud School of Hampshire County earned the health pennant for the healthiest one room school again this year at May Day. Miss Retten announced the award and presented the blue and white pennant to teacher Mrs. Lillian M. Eaton after noting the school met 20 requirements. The health score listed 27 pupils enrolled and other health related criteria.
Donations to fund the Ninth Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival were announced by treasurer Clifford D. Grim. The list includes individuals and corporations such as Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co, General Glass Corp, Montgomery Ward & Co, Northern Va. Power Co, and Virginia Woolen Co, with gifts ranging from 1 to 100 dollars. A closing quote by E. Everett Hale is noted.
The report shows 10 health buttons and 14 facilities items assessed. It notes immunization completion counts, partial hot lunch coverage, sanitary pits and water supply, scales, thermometers, light shades, and hand washing practices, with Four-H Club presence confirmed. May Day participation is approved.
The funeral for James W. Lowrey 77 who died yesterday was held at 2 PM in the Mount Hebron Cemetery chapel with Rev. Robert B. Nelson officiating. Interment followed in the family lot. He is survived by two daughters Mayme V. Chitty and Lillian M. Rust and one sister Laura Dodson. Agnes Lowrey is noted as a daughter.
An American Oil Company ad markets the Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester Virginia May 4 and 5 with Amoco gas urging motorists to visit. It highlights paved roads and the festival queen plus court and invites first time visitors as well as returning attendees. The piece ends with a political aside about Philippine independence.
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