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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1934

Page

3

Stag party honors Jack Lindsey before Sept wedding

Jack Lindsey, to wed Miss Mary Thomas on September 6, was feted at a stag party at Tokus Inn hosted by Frank Gearing, with gifts including an electric waffle iron. Guests included Kenneth Grim and many local friends. A separate shower for Miss Thomas was held at the Girls Athletic Club with hostesses from the community.

Jack Lindsey Mary Thomas Tokus Inn Frank Gearing Mr. Lindsey Kenneth Grim C. §. Shade Hubert Cather Sherman Farmer

Social Calendar Highlights Weekend and Weekday Gatherings

The notice lists events at Bry ane School and Riding Chapel United Brethren Church for charity and homecoming. Lions Club luncheon at George Washington Hotel Tuesday 12:30 pm followed by Kiwanis at the same venue. Midweek luncheons, church choirs, and Elks and Grace Lutheran adult choir meetings are scheduled through Wednesday evening.

Riding Chapel United Brethren Church Lions Club George Washington Hotel First Baptist Church Kiwanis Club Young People's Choir First Baptist Churc Winchester Ee Benevolent Order of Elks Grace Lutheran Church

Beeler Family Reunion at Lebanon Church

Descendants of the late John Beeler gathered Sunday August 26 at the old home place near Lebanon Church for a reunion. Attendees included living children Dee Beeler of Martinsburg and Fannie Bly of Strasburg and many relatives from Berkeley Springs Martinsburg and Strasburg.

J Beeler Old Home Place Lebanon Church Dee Beeler Martinsburg W. Va Fannie Bly Strasburg John Beeler Harry Widmyer Jess Beeler Sarah Beeler Henry Beeler Lewis Dawson Lewis Freeze Bertha Dawson Berkeley Springs Paul Beeler Will Beeler Goldie Tedric Anna Portia Ramona Manspeker Rowland Pine Lena Pollard Raymond Bly Roland Bly S. C. Beeler Gilbert Emory Junior Julius Beeler E. Stickley Rubye Clyde Chally Joel Beeler Arthur Beeler Charles Beeler Burrel Mattie Beeler Frank Funkhouser Charles Lena Easter Arthur Miller Mahlon McDonald Ed Colvin Lesta Hall Nelvin Hall Alfred Lake

Brooks Drug Store unveils modern ice cream bar

The Brooks Drug Store announces a modern ice cream bar opening on Saturday September 1 alongside a full remodel. The ad invites patrons to visit the updated shop and see the new offerings.

Rev Locke to Officiate Ward Walton Wedding

Rev J H Balthis will assist as Miss Madelin Walton ties the knot with Lt R Delaney Ward in Woodstock at the Woodstock Methodist Church South. The ceremony will be officiated by Rev W F Locke of the Winchester District with many prominent Valley and East attendees invited. Walton is listed as the daughter of Mrs Clyde E Walton and the late Mr Walton of Muhlenburg Hall Woodstock.

Nina Elizabeth Tinsman Hubert Tinsman Floyd Randolph Benner John Benner Clearbrook United Brethren Church George W. Stover Bluemont Loudoun County W. F. Locke Winchester Baltimore M. E. Church South Woodstock Madelin Walton R. Delaney Ward J. H. Balthis Woodstock Methodist Episcopal Church Woodstock Methodist Church East Miss Walton Clyde E. Walon Mr. Walton

Miss Virginia Sloane Earns B S Degree in Harrisonburg

Miss Virginia Sloane received her Bachelor of Science degree at Harrisonburg State Teachers College last night. She is the daughter of the Rev A E Lambert and Mrs Lambert, formerly of Braddock Street M E Church South, now stationed in Roanoke. The Lamberts attended the graduation exercises.

Virginia Sloane Kauffman ‘School Harrisonburg State Teachers’ College Sloane A. E. Lambert Braddock Street M. E. Church South Lambert Roanoke Harrisonburg

Ridgely Jackson Receives Bachelor of Science Degree

Miss Ridgely Jackson, a Handley School third grade teacher, earned a Bachelor of Science degree at Harrisonburg State Teachers College during last night’s graduation exercises. She is the daughter of Mrs. Emma Jackson of 902 South Loudoun Street.

Ridgeley Jackson Handley School Harrisonburg State Teachers College Miss Jackson Emma Jackson South Loudoun Street

Winchester Boys Win Honors At Camp Beckford

J B Beverley of Winchester won the camps highest honor a silver cup for best all around camper at Camp Beckford Edinburg Va. Other Winchester honorees included Colin Hayley best athlete most popular Derek Hayley kindest and Billie Kerfoot most improved and best fisher man. The closing night featured Les Roman esques cast including Sylvette Colin Hayley Percinet Beverley Stratore Frank C Masin Jr and others with Derek Hayley directing and Colin Hayley praised for the difficult feminine lead.

J.B. Beverley Camp Beckford Edinburg Winchester Colin Hayley Derek Hayley Billie Kerfoot Beverley Sylvette Percinet J. B. Beverley Stratore Frank C. Masin Boston Mass Bergamin-Percinet A W. Ackerman East Orange N. J

Revival Meet Nears Close at Pleasant Valley Church

Large crowds attend two week revival at Pleasant Valley United Brethren church as services end this Sunday at 8 p m. Stereoptican pictures titled The Holy City In the Sweet Eye and Bye The Good Shepherd Ti We Meet and My Jesus I Love Thee will be shown. Baptism and reception of members to follow. Mrs Senger's Bible class will present a brief program. Come early for seats.

Pleasant Valley

Hope America Will Join League

Hope that the United States will be the next in line is held in unofficial circles as Russia’s entrance into the League of Nations is all but assured. Swift action to give the Soviet a permanent seat at Geneva on a par with Great Britain, France and Italy is expected when league sessions begin next Friday.

Associated Press London United States Russia League of Nations Geneva Great Britain France Italy

Mr. Pemberton Reopens Dance Classes in Winchester

Stafford Pemberton, of the Washington School of Dancing, restarts his six season Winchester program at the George Washington Hotel. Classes begin Wednesday September 5 at 7 30 p m with lessons in foxtrot waltz tango and more. No enrollment needed just come or call 225 1 for information.

Stafford Pemberton Washington School of Dancing Winchester George Washington Pemberton

Mrs Sarah Kerns Dies After Long Illness Near Boyce

Mrs Sarah C Kerns 64 wife of T R L Kerns died at 8 45 last night on the M H Russell farm near Boyce after two years of illness and nine months as an invalid. She leaves husband son Walter S Kerns of Washington DC and daughters Beulah and Grace Kerns. Funeral at the late home Saturday at 2 PM. Interment Mount Hebron Cemetery with pallbearers Dr Charles O Dearmont William Dearmont Holmes McCormick Harry Lewis L Cameron O M Hillyard.

Sarah C. Kerns T. R. L. Kerns M. H. Russell Boyce Kerns Sargent Hayfield Walter 8. Kerns Washington, D. C Beulah Grace Kerns Mount Hebron Charles O. Dearmont William Dearmont Holmes McCormick Harry Lewis L. Cameron O. M. Hillyard

Clergyman Blasts Flapper Age In Rotary Talk

Dr. Charles N. Tyndell of Niagara Falls Episcipal Church in Niagara Falls N C told Winchester Rotarians that America has regressed in moral and spiritual standards since World War I. He linked cinema morality and current literature to harmful trends and said the nation is reaping the harvest of lax thinking.

America Charles N. Tyndell Niagara Falls N. C Winchester Rotarians Dr. Tyndell V. C. Bodam Hopewell Edward G. Garrett Leesburg

Notable guests attend session under President Howard

Clark Hoge of Leesburg Paul Gaylord of Staten Island Art Kitchen of Clearwater Mason Dillard of Birmingham and Bradley Kilgore of Purcellville attended as guests of members during the session presided over by President D. J. Howard.

Clark Hoge Leesburg Paul Gaylord Staten Island N. Y Art Kitchen Clearwater Fla Mason Dillard Birmingham Ala Bradley Kilgore Purcellville D. J. Howard

Dinkle Couple to Visit Friends in West Virginia Over Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Dinkle will arrive Sunday from Elkins West Virginia to spend the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Roy A. Larrick at their Capon River cabin. They will also visit Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Larrick at High View West Virginia.

Margaret Ethel Vorous Gladys Moorehead Swimley Station Burch West Virginia Fred Aston Crafton Pittsburgh Penna Roy A. Larrick Capon River Elizabeth Phillips Aston Mrs. Larrick L. G. Dinkle Elkins W. Va Mrs. Dinkle D. L. Larrick High View

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