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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1931

Page

3

Social Calendar Highlights Berryville Events

Social calendar lists Thursday yard party at Baptichurch to benefit the church building fund, an evening Well town Church lawn event for Sunday school, and Berryville Horse Show Dance with music by Buddy Cordori and his Pennsylvanians. Also notes American Legion meeting at the George Washington Hotel and a hostess luncheon for Mrs. lip W. Boyd and Mrs. John M. Steck Jr. plus multiple social engagements and a marriage license in Winchester.

Church Building Fund Welltown Church Lawn Berryville Jordan White Sulphur Springs Buddy” Corddi American Legion Post George Washington Hotel Buddy” Cordori Robert c C. Glass Aer Winchester Ene

Social and travel notices fill Kernstown and nearby towns

A long list of social events and visits fills the region. Ents entertain at Tokus Inn near Opequon with several Misses and Mrs guests. Rev John L Jackson of Charlotte joins Mrs Jackson at Hilandale. Local residents attend dances, hospital stays for appendicitis noted, and visits include Dabney Harrison Jr in Clarke County, Helen Miller returning from Norfolk, and Meredith Todd Elizabeth Stuart from Washington.

Jane Scully Julian Bros- Lindsey Mildred Rich Elizabeth Stuart Lindsey Dies Lawrence Tier John M. Steck, Jr With Todd Eleanore Philadelphia Greenway Russell Bret Kennedy Columbia Dabney Harrison County Anne Brooke Constance Buckley T. Morgan Radford Georgia Conrad Nancy Larrick Emma Ginner Susan Carolyn m Riverton Fred L. Glaize, Jr Virginia Tayloe Boyd Tokus Inn Opequon Mary Capper Mary Sullivan Elizaebth Sullivan Milton Bauserman Hunter Gaunt Luvella Anderson Lucy Dean Louisa Hollis Marion Ewing Philomena Laren Helen Shockey Cramer Lycette Katherine Berry Ruth Fisher Irma Fisher C. A. Hoshour John L. Jackson Charlotte, N. C Dabney Harrison, Jr Clarke County Meredith Todd Washington Miss Todd

Local social notes list visiting guests and club events

Mr G W McC Pe ee erstown Md spent last week with Mr and Mrs at their home. Guests include Mrs Buster Heacox and Master Bobby Heacox and Mr Walter Heacox of Pittsburgh. Mrs Granville Shirley Cumberland Md joins her son Harold. Mr John Lawson Upperville visits friends. Mrs Frank Gearing hosts bridge club on Handley Ave. Mrs J Victor Arthur visits Easton Md. United Brethren Church choir practice canceled due to firemen parade.

G. W. McC Eeerstown, Md Buster” Heacox Bobby Heacox Walter Heacox Pittsburgh Albert Hunter Gray Avenue Granville Shirley Cumberland, Md Harold Shirley John C. Cather Frank Gearing Handley Avenue J. Victor Arthur John V. D. Tweedy Easton, Md United Brethren Church Young People’s Choir

Ideal Weather Marks Opening Of Clarke Show

The show features 21 entries in the opening class with Ostend of Ostend-led horses. Hunter winners include Clifton Stables' Clifton's Choice and Chatter Play from Ernest Woolf. Other strong entries arise in heavy drafts, best yearling, best 3 year old, and pony classes with names like Musketeer, Somerville, Somerville’s Orange stable, and McComb of Wilmington cited among top finishers.

Clarke Lewis M. Allen Ostend J. W. McComb Wilmington Del Whitney, Somerville and Allen Musketeer Thomas H. Somerville Orange Dr. Allen Hunter C. E. Norman Purcellville L. Stull and Brother Summit Point W. Va J. 8. Payne Berryville J. S. Payne R. H. McAfee Charlie Sam Childs Big Bones Clifton Simpson Round Hill Pearl Scott S. D. Childs Pete Dragon Meadow Brook Stock Farm Carles Town E. Norman Meadow Brook Charles Town Percy R. Drury Boyce Peach Brothers Upperville Percy R. Day Henry Norman Dr. L. M. Allen Winchester L. M. Allen Brown Bruin Fairfield Farm Gaylord Coy Sailor Girl Burwell Millwood Primrose Janet Horrent John W. McComb Benton Stables Middleburg Speedy Lad B. O'F. Randolph Stanley Green, Jr Leesburg Robert Palmer Alexandria Allison Edw. Miller Royce Bobby Hanna Washington, D. C Thomas H Somerville Frost Brothers Clifton Betty Hammond Chilton Stables Ernest Woolf Chilton Farms Oswegethie

Sergeant's Sale of Chevrolet Coach in Winchester

Court order dated July 20 1931 authorizes public auction at City Hall Market Street Winchester Virginia. Chevrolet coach motor No 2349705 to be sold Saturday August 22 at 10 am cash terms. Sergeant City of Winchester.

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Church Laymen Form Society 10 Aid Membership

Church South laymen formed the Christian Fellowship Club at a schoolroom meeting. G Reginald Haines chaired the organizing committee with F Amos Shryock and W M Shade presenting the plan. Officers elected included Victor W Wheeler president and four ward captains. Speeches praised leadership shifts and shared spiritual aims.

Copal Church South G. Reginald Haines F. Amos Shryock W. M. Shade Shryock Christian Fellowship Club Victor W. Wheeler Harry W. Copenhaver J. Ray Everhart C. L. Nicodemus H. B. Garber Stewart B. Green Harry C. Brill D. O. Louderback R. Hurst A. H. Jackson C. P. McVicar

New Church Officers Plan Steps Toward Stronger Fellowship

The newly selected officers discussed expanding church organization to utilize valuable materials and support a more vital Christian fellowship. They pledged to meet soon to prepare for realizing the dream despite criticisms of excess organization, and to promote loyal leadership.

Legion Convention Expected Record Attendance In Clifton Forge

The American Legion state convention meets August 23 26 in Clifton Forge Virginia with potential record turnout. Delegates will discuss the veterans hospital rehabilitation welfare legislation and other topics while six or more candidates contest for state commander. The four day program includes a 40 er 8 banquet a legion banquet a big parade dances scenic drives theatre parties and other entertainment.

Clifton Forge aAll American Legion Legion Veterans’ Hospital Williams Post

Husband Receives Six Months for Cutting Wife

Goddie Johnson of near Stephens City was jailed for six months after a magistrate found him guilty of assaulting his wife and son-in law Clarence Tevalt with a razor. The incident followed prior abuse with a broom and a dispute over Mrs. Johnson's refusal to return home.

Goddie Johnson Stephens City Justice Tavenner Clarence Tevalt Tevalt Johnson

Frederick County Board to Inspect County Home Today

The Frederick county board of supervisors are to conduct their annual inspection of the Frederick County Home. They will survey inmate conditions and overall home conditions. The home serves the indigent residents from Winchester and Frederick county.

Board of Supervisors of Frederick County Winchester

Grand Feature Parade Entries Listed by Fire Companies

A fragment lists 47 fire companies to march in a grand feature parade with crew counts and equipment. Notable names include Hose Company No. 4 Harrisonburg with 35 men and a band, Edinburg Fire Company, Boyce Fire Company with 12 men and a truck, Staunton Fire and Auxiliary with 50 men and a truck, Harrisonburg Fire Company No. 1, Clarendon Fire Company with 18 men and a truck, Woodstock Fire, West Point Fire with 20 men, Leesburg Fire Company with 15, and Alexandria’s four companies with auxiliary units.

Pany Hose Company No Harrisonburg Edinburg Fire Company Boyce Fire Company Staunton Fire and Auxiliary Harrisonburg Fire Company No Clarendon Fire Company Woodstock West Point Pire Leesburg Fire Company Alexandria’s

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