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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1937

Page

5

Handley Trustees Honor Shirley Carter With Tributes

The Handley Board of Trustees pays tribute to Shirley Carter who died August 8 at his residence in the city. Carter, born August 10 1857 in Winchester Virginia, was a leading business and civic figure, serving as hospital chairman and director of several companies. The board expresses deep sorrow, extends sympathy to his family, and orders the resolutions published.

Handley Rye Shirley Carter Addison Bowles Carter Ey Gwyn Burwell Burwellamily Carter Hall Buss John Bell George Rusmisell S . Hansbrough Hansbough & Carter Virginia Western State Hospital Board General Hospital Board Virginia Woolen Company Northern Virginia Power Company Pgaterbed Credit Corporation Colonial Brick Corporation Berkeley Woolen Company Martinsburg W. Va National Fruit Product Company Pamlico Timber Corporation of North Carolina Mount Hebron Handley Board of Trustees

Hidden Treasure Finders Denied Shares By Court Ruling

In Baltimore in 192? Henry Grob and Theo dore Jones uncovered a $20 000 gold coin hoard. Henry died at 18 from pneumonia before the court ordered release of his share, leaving $7 000 in the bank after fees. The court upheld the finders keepers rule after lengthy legal wrangles.

Baltimore Henry Grob Henry Young Grob Theodore Jones Theodore

She Had To Eat at Hable's Palace Today

The Palace Theatre shows Jack Haley Rochelle Hudson Arthur Treacher and Eugene Pallette in She Had To Eat today only. A Fox News reel and a novelty accompany the feature. Navy Blues follows on Thursday with Mary Brian Dick Purcell and Warren Hymer, plus Fox News Reel and a Comedy.

Palace Jack Haley Rochelle Hudson Arthur Treacher Eugene Pallette Palace Theatre Arizona Romeo Fox News Mary Brian Dick Purcell Warren Hymer Hable’s Palace Navy

Allem-Millers Close Service Sunday Night

The Allem-Miller Musical Messengers and Evangelists ended a Gospel meeting at the First Brethren Church on Berryville Avenue. Despite rain, crowds attended nightly, 15 people embraced faith, and many testified to personal improvements and renewed service in Winchester. The group hopes to return next year to further their influence.

Allem-Miller Muscal First Brethren Berryville Avenue Winchester

Babe Cries as Police Seek Snatcher of 3 Month Old

Chicago, Aug 25. Baby Diane Carol Lucas, 3 months, was snatched from a carriage in a busy north side district. One anonymous call led police to an apartment building steps four miles away where she was found 23 hours later. The infant was returned to her relieved mother Dorothy Lucas and father Herman Lucas, amid tears and joy.

Chicago Diane Carol Lucas Dorothy Lucas

Virginia Dare Stamp On Sale for 350th Anniversary

A special five cent Virginia Dare commemorative stamp is now on sale at the Winchester post office. The one inch square stamp, printed in light blue by the flat plate process, was first issued in Manteo North Carolina near the Lost Colony site.

Virginia Dare America Winchester Manteo N. C

Conscientious Patient Dislocates Shoulder After Arm Cast Removal

Petersburg Indiana resident Denzil Abell followed medical advice to exercise his arm after a broken arm cast was removed. He exercised too zealously and dislocated his shoulder several weeks after the fall from a horse.

Petersburg Ind Denzil Abell Abell

Berryville Personal Brevities Card Party Reservations Grow

Mrs. E P Berlin announces numerous reservations for a community card party at Mrs Blackburn Smiths home this Saturday. Notables include Mrs William Wattles and Mrs Thomas Nelson Carter among many local attendees. Angela Mellville leaves for Northfield Mass. for a new position. visitors arrive from Elizabeth New Jersey.

Berryville E. P. Berlin Blackburn Smith William Wattles Charles Town Thomas Nelson Carter Graham Dougherty C. C Funkhouser Boyce William Chapin Huntington Peter Williams Archibald Leeds Riely J. M. H. Clagett Tyson Dortch James Riddle J. D. Griffing Hobson McGehee H. B. Harris C. Williams Joseph F. Moore E. Blackburn Moore Garland Williams Bruce Gorham J. Harris Lloyd Williams T. S. Crockett R. N. Dorsey Frank M. Wray Neil McKinney Angela Mellville Archibald Cummins Northfield Mass Henry Schneider Elizabeth N. J Cummins

Local Social Circles Note Weekend Guests and Visits

Mrs A P Thomson hosts daughter in law Mrs James M Thomson Paul Thomson Jr and Miss Gretchen Thomson of New Orleans. Gretchen just returned from Charleston W Va. Hawthorne hosted tea for Mrs Walter H Taylor of Norfolk. Dorsey family to return from Rehoboth Beach. Mary McGehee home in Washington. Lorenzo Lewis entertained Charles Ellet Cabell and Lieut and Mrs Ferguson Bryan of Alexandria and Mr and Mrs Fielder. Rose MacDonald at Farmville for state school supervisors meeting and State Board of Education in Richmond. Goldsmiths hosted visitors during horse show and weekend guests from Petersburg.

A. P. Thomson James M. Thomson Paul Thomson, Jr Gretchen Thomson New Orleans Paul Thomas Charleston W. Va Walter H. Taylor Norfolk Lorenzo Lewis Charles Ellet Cabell Ferguson Bryan Alexandria Fieldler Washington Fielder Washington Lewis Rose MacDonald Farmville State Board of Education Richmond

Funeral Attendees From Roanoke and Wilmington Gather in Community

Family and friends attend the funeral of Miss Janie Moore with notable guests from Roanoke and Gloucester. Charles M Broun and Elizabeth Broun arrive, Dr. Hugh Trout also attends, while Mr. and Mrs. Garland Potts visit from Wilmington. Betty Jaqueline and Sally Holmes plan to return to Philadelphia after visiting Long View.

Charles M Broun Elizabeth Broun Hugh Trout Roanoke Gloucester Janie Moore Carter Catlett Catesby Fields Hutchison Miss Boykin Annie Stribling R. E. Potts Garland Potts Wilmington Del Mr. Potts The Delaware Trust Company Joshua Holmes Betty Jaqueline Sally Holmes Williams. Powers Long View Philadelphia

Alfriend Quits Leesburg Paper

Charles Town West Virginia August 25 John 8 Alfriend Jr who ran the Loudoun Times Mirror Leesburg Va resigned his post to devote his time to an automatic heating apparatus agency in this area Previously he worked for Westmoreland Davis on the Southern Planter the owner of the Times Mirror

Charles Town W. Va John 8. Alfriend, Jr Loudoun Times-Mirror Leesburg Times- Mirror Alfriend Westmoreland Davis Southern

Evening Star Delivery Policy Note

Subscribers in Winchester and Fairfax area may report missing Evening Star delivery to Postal Telegraph with no charge for the service. the notice outlines no-cost replacement for undelivered copies.

Winchester

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