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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1934

Page

3

Miss Josephine Millner Weds Mr Crawford At Strasburg Home

Miss Josephine Lincoln Millner, daughter of Walter D. Millner and the late Mrs Millner of Strasburg, married James Jamison Crawford son of Dr and Mrs G G Crawford of Strasburg at her father's home. The ceremony by Rev H M Crimpa featured a white satin organza gown and a rosebud bouquet.

Josephine Lincoln Millner James J. Crawford Strasburg Walter D. Millner Delphinium Martha Turner Millner Sophia McLeod Zea Lee Craighill Washington, D. C P. M. S. Bird III Mount Jackson Ruth Hopewell Crawford Columbia Law School Washington, D.C

Miss Mary Eleanor Gilmore Weds Hugh Sproul Jr in Emlenton

Miss Mary Eleanor Gilmore daughter of Mr and Mrs Hugh Richmond Gilmore married Hugh Bell Sproul Jr son of Mrs Hugh B Sproul and the late Mr Sproul at the Gilmore home in Emlenton Pa The ceremony conducted by Rev Boyd F Williams featured yellow gladioli and blue delphinium decorations The bride wore white crepe and valley lilies The reception followed with a buffet supper and the couple left for a wedding trip along the east coast to reside near Staunton Va The notices also mention a birthday party for Louise Shiley in Woodstock with friends from Edinburg and Woodstock attending

Mary Eleanor Gilmore Hugh Sproul Emlenton Hugh Richmond Gilmore Hugh Bell Sproul, Jr Hugh B. Sproul Mr. Sproul Braeburn Staunton Gilmore Boyd F. Williams Robert White Lafore Edith Margaret Gilmore Johanna Roses Erskine Sproul J. S. Shiley Stephens City Woodstock Louise Shiley Alice Didawick Hilda Santmiers Julia Wilkins Edinburg Bessie Pauline Ruth Nelia Wilkins Gilbert Ray Paul William Mike Wilkins Florence Bushong Dorothy Betty Jane Wright Elizabeth Tenisa Belva Ruth Bowers Gladys Christie Ruth Goode Eunice Burner Goldie Lee’ Estep Lizzie Funk Virginia Fogle Emma Katherine Boyer Mabel Louise Eva Alva Shiley Alfred Bushong Ford Stanley Wright Stanley Frank Bowers Paul Goode William Mowery Allen Gochenour Fred Kibler Bruce Cecil Stultz Junior Fogle Edward O'Flaherty Elmer Shiley George Bauserman Helen Charlotte Bauserman

Athey Joins U S Army. Local Legion Auxiliary Meets

Norman Athey son of Mr and Mrs C C Athey has been accepted by the United States Army in Baltimore after passing the physical exam He will work in the ordinance office at Fort Howard near Baltimore Athey a Handley High School graduate and Handley Band member has many local friends. An important American Legion Auxiliary meeting is tonight at Mrs Robert Beverleys South Mewart street at 7 30 Delegates to the Department convention in Lynchburg will be elected likely four delegates. Also Mrs R C Hook hosts guests including sons Robert M Hook principal Woodstock High and Paul G Hook principal Chatham High and Mrs Robert M Hook. Paul Hook returns from University of Virginia with Master of Arts degree to be awarded next month Sundays guests Geneva Getz and Ruby Garber from Forestville Shenandoah county.

Norman Athey C. C. Athey United States Army Baltimore Fort Howard Athey Handley High School Handley Band American Legion Auxiliary Robert A. Beverley South Mewart Street Department Lynchburg R. C. Hook Amherst Street Robert M. Hook Woodstock High School Paul G. Hook Chatham High School Robert M. Fiook Paul Hook University of Virginia Geneva Getz Ruby Garber Forestville Shenandoah County Winchester and Clarke County Garden Club Handley Library W. G. Dunnington Dunnington Robert Y. Conrad Shawnee Garden Club Winchester Woman’s Club Clarke County Mary Thomas Lindsey Mary Louise Thomas East Piccadilly Street Jack Pearson Lindsey Angus Scotland Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Miss Thomas Ella Thomas Walter Thomas Memorial Hospital W. G. Lindsey Forfar Academy America Lewis Pearson National Avenue Pure Food Store

Round Hill 4-H Club To Entertain

Round Hill 4-H Club will entertain the Frederick County 4-H Club Council on Wednesday at 8 o clock on the lawn of the Presbyterian Church in Round Hill. After a brief business session the program will feature recreation and refreshments. Miss Margaret Larrick is council chairman.

Lions Cluo George Washington Hotel Modern Woodmen of America Lodge Hall North Loudoun Street Kiwante Club Young People’s Choir First Baptist Church Winchester Lodge Benevolent Order of Elks Presbyterian Church Round Hill Fredéric County Frederick County

Brooks Pharmacy Store Ad Highlights Low Prices

Brooks Pharmacy The Rexall Store advertises a double header ice cream cone for 5 cents and groceries like Liggitts grape juice pints at 19 cents Witch Hazel and Milk of Magnesia at 29 cents per pint or bottle.

Brooks Rexall

Edna O Leary Weds Edward Miller in Methodist Parsonage

Miss Edna Marguerite O Leary and Mr Edward Thomas Miller were married at eight Sunday morning at the Southern Methodist Parsonage. Rev Hubert Sydenstricker officiated. The bride wore a white crepe frock with white accessories and a corsage of roses and babies breath. The couple plan a wedding trip to Maryland New Jersey and Delaware and will reside in this city afterward.

Edna Marguerite O’leary Edward Thomas Miller Southern Methodist Parsonage Hubert Sydenstricker Arthur O'Leary Handley High School Consumers Utilities Company R. A. Miller Richmond Washington and Henry High School Fitch and Hurst

Miss Augusta Foster Visits Relatives in Frederick County

Miss Augusta Foster of Berryville is visiting relatives in Frederick County this week, sharing time with family and exploring local sites.

Augusta Foster Berryville Frederick County

Visiting World's Fair headline for Mr C C Brannon

Mr C C Brannon clerk of Frederick county Circuit Court left Saturday night to spend ten days at the Century of Progress Exposition in Chicago. Mrs Brannon deputy clerk will oversee the office during his absence. Additionally several residents embarked on vacations or visits to Atlantic City Greenville W Va Martinsburg and Boston reflecting a busy period in local travel.

C. C. Brannon Frederick County Circuit Court Chicago Brannon Martinsburg W. Va Mr. Brannon

Fairbanks and Schenck Returning to New York

Douglas Fairbanks Sr and film executive Joseph M Schenck will sail for New York aboard the Rex from Villefranche France on Wednesday, tied to Merle Oberon who also returns to London to begin work on a new film.

Associated Press London Douglas Fairbanks, Sr Joseph M. Schenck Merle Oberon New York Villefranche France Business Associates Miss Oberon

Gambling Lid Clamped Down In New Orleans

Police raided a Ninth Ward party and ordered a ban on games of chance sponsored by civic and church groups. A lotto game costing five cents to play was found on a residential lawn. Louis Denbaum, 58, was arrested for conducting the drawing.

Associated Press New Orleans Ninth Ward Protective Association Reno Louis Denbaum

Virginia Elks Open Convention in Portsmouth

The Virginia State Elks Association opened its 25th annual session in Portsmouth with over 200 delegates and their wives present. J. M. Overton of the Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce gave the principal address as the convention runs through tomorrow night.

Associated Press Portsmouth Virginia State Elks Association J. M. Overton Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce

World A M E Youth Congress in Washington

The African M E Church will hold a Young People’s Congress in Washington D C from August 8 to 12 under the Religious Education department. Bishop M H Davis of Baltimore will be episcopal host with Dr S Morris arranging experts for the sectional meeting and several delegates named from Winchester.

M. E. Church Washington D. C Department of Religious Education Allen C. E. League M. H. Davis Baltimore Ms. S. Morris Nashville, Tenn Winchester H. Milton Mickens Hattie Bell Rose Pinkett George Carey, Jr Lucy Parker A. F. Martin

Rival Armies Stand By Guns In Bloodless War

In New Orleans both Huey P. Long and T Semmes Walmsley guard city offices with armed factions facing off near Lafayette Street. Police and National Guard prepare for possible action as injunctions seek demobilization of troops and court appearances are set for tomorrow.

Associated Press New Orleans Huey P. Long T. Semmes Walmsley City Hall Long Walmsley National Guard Raymond H. Fleming Alexandria Parish Leng Lone Civil District Court Numa P. Avendano Court of Civil Nat W. Bond Failung

Drought Deals Heavy Losses to Texas Farmers

Texas farmers report millions in losses from a severe drought. Cotton and wheat yields are down across multiple counties as pastures vanish and ranges dry up. Gov Ferguson calls a special August 27 legislative session to authorize new state bonds to ease unemployment amid the drought.

Associated Press Dallas Tex Texas Panhandle Amarillo Miriam A. Ferguson Dwight P. Reardan Federal Intermediate Credit Bank Houston Texas Relief Administration Gulf Coast

Valley Central Conference Meeting Set At Mayland

The Virginia Valley Congregational Christian Conference comprising Greene Page Rockingham Shenandoah Shenandoah and Frederick counties Virginia and Hampshire County West Virginia will hold sessions at Mayland Church. Dr 8 C Harrell will address the gathering along with several committee reports including Social Service Home Missions Christian Union Apportionments and Nomination chaired by J C Bradford W C Wampler R L Ettle and R Roy Hosaflock. A large turnout from member churches and friends is anticipated due to the conference center location.

8. C. Harrell Social Service J. C. Bradford Home Missions W. C. Wampler Christian Union R. L. Ettle R. Roy Hosaflock Virginia Valley Congregational Christian Conference Greene, Page Rockingham Shenandoah Frederick Virginia Hampshire County W. Va Congregational Chritian Church Mayland

Fiume's political status shifts after 1918

Fiume on the Adriatic was Hungarian territory until 1918 when Gabriele d Annunzio organized a seizure of the district and nearby islands. After the action, Jugoslavia claimed Fiume within its domains until 1924.

Fiume Adriatic Sea Hungary Gabriele d’Annunzio Jugoslavia

Pollen Chart Guides Hay Fever Seasons Across Year

A chart using exposed gelatin dishes maps pollen in the air, showing peak hay fever levels around August 24 25. Ragweed plants drive the rise with declines after mid September, with frost ending the season by early October. Readers are urged to plan vacations to avoid peak pollen days. The note promotes six Dr Clendening pamphlets offered for ten cents each.

Clendening Logan Clendening

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AL Amm American Legion Robert Y. Conrad Post Billy Barnes Philadelphia Barnes Capitol Theatre Allen Carr Overhill Inn Times Square The Capitol Huntsberry Legion Auxiliary Edna O'Leary Mr. Miller Margaret Hart Hart Esne Hagerstown Harold Rowe H. V. Hart Hart Haven Taylor's Landing Miss Hart Hagerstown High School Smith College Rowe Commercial and Savings Bank Charlotte Wilson Mavin Yeakle Vivian Monath Virginia Morin Louise Porter Lovely D. Gruber John Corby Edward Reichter Williamsport Virginia Lee Crisman Harry Ridgeway Frances Trimbill Shafer R. A. Shafer Page McKendree Etchison William E. Shannon Frederick, Md Etchison England France Germany Belva Shenk Elen Robinson Corinne Gano Atlantic City N. J A. D. Braithwaite Cross Junction Miller Keckley Maxine A. P. Williamson Jessie Hottel R. B. Moore Greenville Charlton Crenshaw D. D. Crenshaw South Stewart Street R. P. Anderson Gore Blacksburg Anderson A. R. Carper Summit Point Charles Town Bettie Hardesty Adam Hardesty Stephenson Mary F. Gold S&s. S. Chatham Merchant’s and Miners Line Boston Mass Fairbanks and Schenck Elks World A. M. E Macedonia Church Benefit Young Peoples League Mayor Walmsley Senator Long the Commercial & Savings Bank Winchester, Va Wise Old Owl Esso By Logan Clendening, M. D United States Big Joe A. M. Swimley Geo. Washinton N. Loudoun St Loudoun St Rock Creek John Doe American Express Shenandoah Valley National Bank Lovett Brothers N. Main Street Lovett’s
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