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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1931

Page

3

Dinner Party Tonight For Miss High In Roanoke

Miss Martha High of Roanoke Va arrived to visit Miss Betsy Rice on North Braddock street. A dinner party in Highs honor is planned at Miss Rice s home with many of the younger set invited.

Miss High Martha High Roanoke Betsy Rice North Braddock Street Miss Rice Hollins Collége Madeline Fries Garfield Hospital Washington Louis E. Fries Braddock Street

Social Calendar Details Dances and Club Meetings in Leesburg Area

A series of upcoming events lists dances in Leesburg and Jordan Springs, regular Lions Kiwanis and Rotary meetings with luncheons at George Washington Hotel and local venues, choir practice at Grace Lutheran, a Steph ens City Social Club gathering, a Yard party benefit, and an American Legion Post luncheon all inviting public participation. The notices include times from 12 30 PM to 2 PM and venues such as Smith Park George Washington Hotel and Grace Lutheran Church with dated weekly occurrences.

Leesburg Lions’ Club Smith Park Middletown Kiwanis Club George Washington Hotel Stephens City J. H Ashwood Grace Lutheran Church Jordan Springs Ike Dixon Rotary Club Welltown Church Lawn American Legion Post

Girls' Athletic Association Meets and August Events

The Girls' Athletic Association held its regular meeting on Thursday August 6. Members discussed upcoming events including a dinner at Tokus Inn on August 12 sign up by August 11. A regular tea is planned for August 18 and a hay ride on August 25.

Girls’ Athletic Association Tokus Inn Virginia Rehill Lord and Spencer's Piccadilly Street

Local social notes cover travels and visits across towns

Mrs Molly Hudson returns to Albin after time with Mrs A R Lichliter on Valley Avenue. Several attending funerals in Baltimore and family gatherings in Berryville Harrisonburg and Charles Town. Invitations issued for dances at Jordan White Sulphur Springs during Berryville Horse Show.

Robert C. Winmill New York Warrenton Europe Molly Hudson Albin A. R. Lichliter Valley Avenue Margaret Hansbrough Georgia Conrad Charles Town W. Va J. B. Brazier, Jr Jordan White Sulphur Springs Hotel Berryville Buddy Codors

Dovell to Headline Boxing Show at City Hall

Former east coast lightweight champion Dovell, now in Newport News, leads a Wednesday boxing card at City Hall. He faces Battling Harman of Harrisonburg in a main eight round bout as Harman predicts a tough challenge ahead. Semi final features Kid Litton versus Leonard McKenny. Preliminary pairs Young Spitzer and Battling Whiteman in a six round clash.

Young Dovell East Newport News Bobby Simpson Young Shepherd Battling Sports City Hall Dovell Battling Harman Harrisonburg Harman Kid Litton New Market Shenandoah Valley Leonard McKenny Martinsburg W. Va Young Spitzer Lineville Battling Whiteman

Weekend Visitors Increase in Berryville Area

Mrs John Cather and Miss Martha Tucker hosted visitors at a Shenandoah river cottage. Several families from Washington and New York vacationed in Berryville with locals and relatives, including the Levens and the Shanks, and Mrs Charles Robinson visiting from Newport News.

Lewis Dinkle Romney W. Va Cumberland John Cather Martha Tucker James Nevitt Harold Shirley Cumberland, Md Charles Robinson Newport News, Va M. J. Hardesty Berryville

Bank Robbery Suspect Named by Lincoln Attorney

Emery J. Smith special attorney for Lincoln National Bank said Gus Winkler, jailed in St. Joseph Michigan after a collision, was one of the men who robbed the bank of 2 500 000 last year. Three others await trial at Lincoln as gang members.

Associated Press Chicago Emery J. Smith Lincoln National Bank and Trust Company Lincoln Neb Gus Winkler St. Joseph Mich Winkler

Brutality of Police Scored by Commission

A commission condemns police brutality citing denial of defense and misconduct by court and prosecutor. Third Degree methods include sleeplessness beatings with hoses sandbags and tear gas. Experts acknowledge some argument merits but condemn abusive interrogation practices.

Officials plan organize a unit of Farm Bureau

Mr Holsinger advocates farmer organization as a path to lower costs and higher profits. The Frederick County Farm Bureau supply house is expected to be in Winchester. Holsinger then goes to Washington to testify before the Interstate Commerce Commission on proposed freight-rate increases he opposes, citing hardship for agriculture.

Holsinger Farm Bureau Frederick County Farm Bureau Winchester Washington United States Interstate Commerce Commission

Postwar Moratorium Debates Loom Over Statesmen

After the war debt crisis is discussed, statesmen are expected to keep their positions through post moratorium periods as fiscal plans are reviewed.

Padlock on Communist HQs as Berlin rioting Ends

Police padlocked the Karl Liebknecht Haus in Berlin to close Communist headquarters until August 20 after last night’s deadly riots. The Rote Fahne newspaper suspension for two weeks and an emergency ban on outdoor meetings were ordered. Bruening and Curtius returned from Rome, praising the plebiscite victory but lamenting the violence.

Berlin Germany Karl Liebknecht Haus Rotefahne von Hindenberg Prussia Bruening Cologne Curtius Mussolini Rome

Gas Station Operator and Farmer Fined in Gasoline Law Case

J. S. Cooley a Middletown gasoline station operator and C. L. Keeler a local farmer paid $25 fines plus costs in county magistrate court on Saturday for alleged violations of laws governing gasoline sales for agricultural use. Officials indicated the violations were said to be accidental.

J. S. Cooley Middletown This County C. L. Keeler

Frigidaire Jubilee Offer Lures Buyers With Free Fan

Five day promotion celebrates Frigidaire’s fifteen years. Visit the showroom to see new models and dramatic tests proving Frigidaire as the top electric refrigerator. Receive a free fan with a five dollar down payment and purchase on easy terms. Don’t miss this golden opportunity.

Frigidaire

Grain futures close higher after last hour coveting

Grain prices in Chicago trading stayed nearly unchanged until the final hour when short covering advanced the entire list. Closing quotes show September and December contracts up fractions with May also higher across corn and oats markets.

Chicago Board of Trade

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