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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1934

Page

3

Girls' Athletic Association Holds Monthly Tea

The Girls' Athletic Association hosted a tea on Thursday from 5 30 to 7 p m at their club rooms on West Piccadilly street with flowers and lights. Guests of honor included Miss Mary Thomas whose engagement was announced and Miss Opal Robinson who received a topaz dinner ring for her presidency. Several members and out of town guests attended. a swimming party and supper at Jordan Springs is planned for August 23 with sign up through Miss Margaret Kelchner.

Girls’ Athletic Association West Piccadilly Street Mary Thomas Opal Robinson B. Mager Elsie Mathews Irene Clark Ida Lycett Angela Baecher Norfolk Josephine Virginia Miller Woodstock Jack Crowl Martinsburg Emily Marshall Clearwater Fla Jordan Springs Margaret Kelchner

William Pangle Honored at a Dinner Here

A dinner was hosted at 207 South Kent street for William Pangle formerly of the city and now living in Red Lion Pennsylvania. Pangle ran a cigar store here over 50 years ago and is remembered by many longtime residents.

Harmon Shanholtz South Kent Street William Pangle Red Lion Pangle Luther Shanholtz Minnie Updike Morris Shanholtz

Social Calendar highlights weekly meetings and events

Tuesday 8 00 p m Modern Woodmen of America Camp 15 510 meets at 136 North Loudoun Street. 12 30 p m Lions Club luncheon at George Washington Hotel. Wednesday Kiwanis Club luncheon at George Washington Hotel. 7 00 p m First Baptist Church youth choir practice. 8 00 p m Winchester Lodge Elks weekly meeting. 8 15 p m Grace Lutheran Church adult choir. Thursday Mt Olive Hottel Keller Frav el Reunion all day. 12 30 p m Rotary Club luncheon at George Washington Hotel. Friday 1 00 p m American Legion post luncheon at George Washington Hotel. Saturday Gore Virginia annual community picnic.

Modern Woodmen of America North Loudoun St Lions Club George Washington Hotel Kiwanis Club Young People’s Choir First Baptist Church Winchester Lodge Benevolent Order of Elks Grace Lutheran Church Hottel-Keller-Fravél Mt. Olive Rotary Club American Legion Post Gore

Missionaries Leave for Japan From Baltimore Area

The Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Daniel C. Buchanan and family depart for Kyoto Japan sailing August 24 from San Francisco aboard the President Pierce with a stop in Honolulu. They have served in Japan for 13 years and plan to resume work at their mission station. Dr. Buchanan recently earned a PhD from Hartford Seminary Foundation.

Buchanan Japan Daniel Crump Buchanan Ren United States J. George Baetjer Fairmont Avenue Kyoto Dr. Buchanan Chicago San Francisco Calif Pierce Kobe Honolulu Northern Presbyterian Church Katherine Baetjer William ¢. Buchanan Gifu Southern Presbyterian Church Hartford Seminary Foundation Hartford Conn

Visitors from West Virginia Guests at Fairmont Avenue Home

Mr and Mrs George Taylor host their granddaughter Ann Thompson and friend Nellie Murrell this week at Fairmont avenue. Thompson begins her junior year at State University Morgantown on August 31. Murrell starts her junior year at Randolph Macon Woman's College Lynchburg. Both are Handley High School Class of 1932 graduates.

George Taylor Fairmont Avenue Ann Thompson the Maples Sector W. Va Nellie Murrell Lynchburg Miss Thompson State University Morgantown Miss Murrell Randolph Macon Woman’s College Handley

Williams Continues Steady Improvement After Surgery

Mr. R. Gray Williams of the Winchester bar is reported to be steadily improving after an operation at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore. Senator H. F. Byrd of Virginia said he visited Williams last Friday and Williams expects to return home soon.

Williams R. Gray Williams Winchester Bar Union Memorial Hospital Baltimore H. F. Byrd Virginia

Miller Hosts Dinner with Hawes Couple in Town

Dr and Mrs James A Miller entertained guests Dr and Mrs John Hawes of Baltimore Md last Monday evening They had earlier stayed with Dr Miller s brother and wife Mr and Mrs John G Miller in New Market Then they traveled to Cumberland Md to visit Mrs Hawes parents and relatives Dr Hawes was a college friend of Dr Miller at Allentown College

James A. Miller John Hawes Baltimore Dr. Miller John G. Miller New Market Cumberland

Hafner Piggott Wedding Invitations Issued

Mr and Mrs Hugh Piggott of near Purcellville issued invitations for the marriage of their daughter Miss Irene Piggott to Mr Charles J Hafner. The ceremony will be at Hillcrest Cottage Lake Washington Haskell New Jersey Sunday afternoon August 26 at four o clock.

Hafner-Pigott Hugh Piggott Purcellville Irene Piggott Charles J. Hafner Hillcrest Cottage Lake Washington Haskell N. J

Richardsons Attend Bible Conference in Manetta Springs

The Rev. H Eugene Richardson pastor of the Reliance United Brethren church and Mrs. Richardson left for Manetta Springs near Harrisonburg to attend a Bible conference all week. He will return in time for his regular appointments next Sunday.

H. E. Richardson H. Eugene Richardson Reliance United Brethren

All Day Conference Of Four Ladies Aid Societies

Four Ladies Aid societies of Reliance United Brethren charge plan an all-day conference in Stephens City in September. An interesting program with visiting speakers is being arranged. The Woman's Missionary Society at Reliance will join this group.

Reliance United Brethren Charge Stephens City Woman's Missionary Society Reliance

Beatty Reunion Draws 200 Descendants in Bluemont

More than two hundred Beatty kin gathered at Bluemont for a reunion, moved to the town hall by rain. The crowd included Beatty descendants from Virginia Maryland Indiana and Michigan with prizes for oldest attendee and greatest distance traveled. Officers were elected for the coming year with plans for a 1940 reunion in Pricedale Pennsylvania.

Beatty Bluemont Robert Beatty Ireland S. W. Beatty Strasburg Rev H. FE. Richardson United Brethren Church Reliance Miss Beatty W. R. Beatty Theodore Tede”) Beatty Decatur Ind Beatty Kinsfolk Virginia West Virginia Maryland District of Columba Pennsylvania Indiana Michigan W. S. Beatty W. R. Turner Handen Pricedale Ww. E. Sargent Kernstown Henry Beatty Calvin Turner Arthur Turner Ethel Shillenberger Detroit Mich

Young People Choir to Meet at United Brethren Church

The Young People's Choir of the United Brethren Church will hold an important meeting at 7 o'clock Wednesday evening. All members are asked to attend as final plans for a forthcoming weiner roast will be discussed.

Young People’s Choir U. B United Brethren Church

Lynch to Attend State Bar Convention on Steamer Brittanic

Maurice M. Lynch dean of Winchester Ber Association sails from Norfolk to Bermuda for Virginia State Bar Association sessions aboard the Brittanic. Also notes weekend visits and travels of Sager family and local residents on various trips and health updates.

M. M. Lynch Maurice M. Lynch Winchester- Ber ‘Association Brittanic Norfolk Bermuda Virginia State Bar Association

Revered Junkin Family Vacation Guests in Lewisburg

The Rev. Edward L. Junkin pastor of the Lewisburg Presbyterian Church, with Mrs. Junkin and two children, weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Junkin Sr. at Dr. and Mrs. Charles D. Gilkesons home 16 North Washington street. Also with them was Mr. Cecil Sullivan of Laurans e South Carolina.

Edward L. Junkin Lewisburg Junkin W. M. Junkin Charles D. Gilkeson North Washington Street Cecil Sullivan Lauranse S. C

Mrs Saunders Visiting Family in Middletown

Mrs W P Saunders of Middletown spends the week with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Abram Zirkle on North Stewart street.

Three Winchester Women Travel Through Southeast on Visit

Mrs. Emma Crump, Mrs. Jean Foster and Miss Patsy Foster depart Winchester by motor for a relatives visit in western North Carolina, Tennessee and Georgia. Mrs. Crump plans to buy hats for L. R. Smith, Inc. during the trip.

Emma Crump Jean Foster Patsy Foster Winchester North Carolina Tennessee Georgia Crump L. R. Smith, Inc

Funeral Held for Jacob Coffman Station Manager

The funeral for the late Jacob Coffman, a filling station manager, was held yesterday at the United Brethren Church near Edinburg. Rev. R L Moore officiated. pallbearers included Douglas Crismore and Charles Clark among others. Coffman survived by his widow Harriet V Coffman and daughter Hilda May with one sister Mrs William Good.

Jacob Coffman Memorial Hospital United Brethren Church Edinburg R. L. Moore Southern Methodist Church Winchester Douglas Crismore Curtis Seabright Charles Clark Robert Johnson Mathew Kabler Clarence Bush William Frye William Coffman Lester Polk J. Paul Hottel Coffman George Coffman G. H. Gochenour

Fall Seed Loans From Federal Agency Announced

The Farm Credit Administration authorized fall seed crop loans similar to last spring. Loans close September 15, 1934. J. Gray Beverley of Warrenton heads the program. contact County Agent I. Fred Stine for details. Beverley will be in the county agent's office August 23 and 24 from 9 to 12 to receive applications. Maximum loan is 250 dollars with a first mortgage on the crop. notes mature August 31, 1935.

Farm Credit Administration J. Gray Beverley Warrenton Fred Stine Beverley

Pleasant Valley Revival Service Opens Tomorrow

The Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church begins evangelistic services tomorrow at 8 p m. Each evening this week and for two weeks except Saturday, with 20 minutes of singing and solos or duets illustrated by stereo slide pictures. Mrs Senger will conduct Bible training and singing for children.

Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church Franklin G. Senger

Berryville Man Scalded After Tank Accident

Lonnie Willis of Berryville was severely scalded from the waist down after falling into a tank of steaming water at the Berryville Basket Company plant. He was treated by a Berryville physician before being moved to Memorial Hospital for special care.

Lonnie Willis Berryville Memorial Hospital Berryville Basket Company Mr. Willis Hsa

Longshoreman Shot in Portland Waterfront Battle

A longshoreman was killed and another wounded in a waterfront fight in Portland Oregon on August 20. Police linked the clash to factional strife arising from the recent coast maritime strike.

Associated Press Portland Ore

Early Gold Hoarder Christophe Hidden Wealth in Bahamas Home

Christophe known as black emperor of Hai ti maintained a summer residence in Inagua Bahamas where he stored large quantities of gold still hidden.

Christophe Haiti Inagua Bahamas

Circle No 8 Meets At Mrs Sartelle Home In Forestville

Circle No 8 of Braddock Street M E Church South meets with Mrs E B Sartelle at 410 South Loudoun Street at 7 30 PM Mrs Leslie Carper president asks all members to attend. Visitors from Forestville Shenandoah County include Elsie Nelson Charles Dunlap Arthur Spaid and Kenneth B Hook en route home from the Mayland Congregational Christian conference. Hook principal of Forestville High School for three years will return next month.

Braddock Street M. E. Church South E. B. Sartelle Loudoun Street Leslie Carper Forestville Shenandoah County Elsie Nelson Charles Dunlap Arthur Spaid Kenneth B. Hook Mayland Hook Forestville High School

Currency inflation and political pressure in Roosevelt era

Central Press Staff Writer analyzes Roosevelt’s inflation strategy and the pressures from farmers, inflationists, Big and Small Business, unions, and liberals. The piece discusses Senator Elmer Thomas’s inflationist stance and the President’s attempt to placate diverse groups without losing support.

The Real Unforgotten Man Sees Hope in White House

A distressed White Collar Worker feels intimidation from many sides as living standards drop. He fears bosses and radicals while hoping Roosevelt will provide security for old age amid mass unemployment. He clings to a slim hope for federal relief.

New York Roosevelt Big Business American Federation of Labor White House

Foods That Build The Nutritional Reserve For Children

Dr. Logan Clendening explains how children need a nutritional reserve to maintain steady growth. Key factors include higher energy and protein needs, minerals like calcium and iron, and vitamins. Infants require about 50 calories per pound daily. foods should emphasize milk sugar potatoes eggs cereals toast orange juice bananas cream and butter.

Logan Clendening M. D

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