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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1932

Page

2

Berryville Social Note Highlights Local Charity Event

Berryville Va August 25 jens Wednesday afternoon at noon featured a benefit card party raising funds for two community Christmas trees for white and colored children. Local and out of town guests attended with prizes donated by merchants and several social entertainments at homes like Longview and Fairfield. Concert organist Gene Stewart of Washington to give a free recital at Grace Episcopal Church tomorrow afternoon.

Berryville Jens Smith Frank M. Wey J. M. H. Clagett HB. Whiting Nannie Thomas Benjamin Crampton Garnett Levi Alexina Galloway L. M. Allen Bryan Conrad John Wolfolk Winchester Marcia Wynne New York Lee Bacon Madison Wis Nicholson Baltimore Agnes Smith Middlesex County Elizabeth Jones Christiansburg Dressens New Haven Conn Percy Crown Robert Browse John W. Davis Julia McD. Davis John Y. McDonald Mr. Davis Emma Davis Clarksburg Long Isand Frank M. Wray Julia McD Davis Betty Browse Edward Gilkerson Cloyd H. Marvin General Carter Blue Ridge Fairfield Malcolm Taylor Mary Lou Taylon Herbert Taylor Washington Taylor Grace Episcopal Church Lou Tucker Sonny Neill John Y. MacDonald Harry Goldsborough Jacksonville Fla Anne MacDonald E. L. Eustaphieve W. Va Emmavis John D. Rhodes Lemare The

Front Royal and Harrisonburg to Battle in Valley Series

Front Royal and Harrisonburg meet in a three to five game series starting Sunday. The Shenandoah Valley clash features top local clubs the Rockingham County League champions and the Front Royal All-Stars with stars like Lefty Burgess Harry Dean Maury and Huffman in the lineup. The series will move between Front Royal and Harrisonburg drawing strong interest nationwide.

Front Royal Harrisonburg Rockingham County Shenandoah Valley Lefty Burgess Bridgewater Harry Dean Maury Huffman All-Stars

Golfing Links Produce Lifetime Thrill at Winchester Club

In the annual championship at Winchester Golf Club close matches extended to 20 holes. Ed Stultz and Jackley halved twice with a late penalty stroke deciding the finish on the creek, while John Scully edged Frank Gearing in another 20 hole thriller. Dorsette and Perine won easy second flight wins, and Colonel Elt ing fell to Dorsette.

Winchester Golf Club Jackley Ed Stultz Jack Lady Luck John Scully Frank Gearing Frank C. E. Dorsette R. E. Perrine Colonel Elting Dr. Armentrout Dorsette Phil Fowle

Two Banks At Charles Town To Consolidate

Co TOWN W Va Aug 25 boards of directors of Farmers and Merchants Deposit Company and the Jefferson Bank and Trust Company have agreed to consolidate the two banks subject to stockholder approval. A special meeting to vote on the merger is set for September 20. The contract says consolidation will improve efficiency and economy while offering greater depositor protection. the merged institution will be named the Farmers Bank and Trust Company.

Co Town W. Va Farmers and Merchants Deposit Company Jefferson Bank and Trust Company Farmers Bank and

Trust Company Shares Set for New Bank Formation

The new bank will issue 2,000 shares of $50 stock with each institution receiving 1,000 shares. It is capitalized at $100,000 with $50,000 surplus and an undetermined reserve. Combined assets of the two banks total $1,000,000. Directors to be elected by stockholders on September 20.

Officials Warn About Spanish Mail Scam

Postal authorities issued a warning about fake mail from Spain offering a share of a fortune. George E. Brill received such a letter in northwest Baltimore claiming a $120,000 payoff if he helped a Spanish gentleman secure release from bankruptcy. The note directs contact through a confidential intermediary.

Spain George E. Brill Baltimore

Spain Seen As Haven For Swindle Operations

Mr Brill argues Spain’s laws do not recognize attempt to swindle as a crime and calls the country a base of operations for swindlers. He warns that any money sent or failure to acknowledge mail would end all contact.

Brill Spain

Acme 114-Ton Truck Auction Notice

Public auction of an Acme 114 ton truck Motor No 8R21763 at the Court House on Saturday September 3 at 11 o clock under a reserve lien. Signed H W Ebert. 8-24-2p-91

H. W. Ebert

Young Tennis Players Making Good Progress

Winchester youths under Eugene Grabb Jr train tennis with Miss Junen as mascot. Players Kenneth Robinson Edwin Glaize Allison Hartman and Holmes Barnett faced rivals from Diresburg and Oostey with Glaize beating Oostey 11 8 and Barnett defeating Ellis 6 3 6 2 while other results show mixed outcomes.

Winchester Eugene Grabb, Jr Miss Junen Kenneth Robinson Edwin Glaize Allison Hartman Holmes Barnett Diresburg Atchison Dee Ae W. Moshi Glaize

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