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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1936

Page

3

Social events and club meetings listed for the day

Regular Young People's Choir at United Brethren Church. Winchester Lodge 867 meets at Ellis' Hall. Grace Lutheran adult choir practices. Rotary Club luncheon at George Washington Hotel. Sunshine Club meets at Mrs Potts home. Women’s Christian Temperance Union gathers at Handley Library. Old Frederickstown Garden Club meets at Mrs Snapp's home. Girls' Athletic Association meets in club room. Frances Asbury Union meets at Braddock Street Methodist Church.

United Brethren Church Winchester Lodge Ellis’ Dall Piccadilly and Braddock Streets Grace Lutheran Church Rotary Club George Washington Hotel Sunshine Club Braddock Street Methodist Church Grier Potts Gray Avenue Women’s Christian Temperance Union Handley Library Old Frederickstown Frederickstown

Lewis McCrea wedding invites in New York society

Mrs James Alexander McCrea of New York issued invitations to the marriage of her daughter Agnes McCrea to Henry Lewis III on Wednesday December 16 at 4 30 in the afternoon at St James Church New York City. A reception will follow in the Colony Club Ballroom.

James Alexander McCrea New York Agnes McCrea Henry Lewis Arts University New York City Henry Post Mitchell Alexander Mackay-Smith Mackay-Smith Farmey Geo. H. Burwell George H. Burwell Boyce Boyce High School Jessica Dragonette WEAF NBC CBS WJZ Francisco Castillo Najera U. S WABC Alexander F. Whitney Wayne King Fred Allen

Final Rehearsal For United Brethren Choir Tonight

The United Brethren young people's choir holds a final practice at the church at 6 45 PM tonight before Sunday when the choir will lead singing. All members are urged to attend amid other church activities and upcoming meetings.

United Brethren Young People's Choir

Modern Etiquette Questions and Answers Feature

A column by Roberta Lee answers reader questions on style guiding color choices by skin tone, introducing a husband at social events, and dinner etiquette noting vegetables are passed twice. The piece reflects a midcentury etiquette voice and practical tips for social behavior.

Roberta Lee John Mr. Brown

Choir and Education Board Meet Tonight at Local Churches

The Choir of the Church of Christ will rehearse at 6 30 PM. The Board of Christian Education meets after the prayer service at 7 30 PM at Braddock Street Methodist Church.

Church of Christ Board of Christian Education Braddock Street Methodist Church

Roosevelt Saluted by Argentines on Buenos Aires Route

On the 50 block route to the dock along Avenida Alvear Callao and Santa Fe Argentines lined the windows to wave and salute Mr Roosevelt and his escort as their visit continued.

Avenida Alvear Avenida Callao Avenida Santa Fe Mr. Roosevelt

Judge Puller Hero of Memphians Public Orator

Judge Puller highly regarded as a leading national capital lawyer and public speaker. The Commercial Appeal praised his Memphis address for beauty of thought and eloquence, noting a captivating closing peroration. He is well known for academic honors and long service in Washington law practice and university lectures. Winchester Lodge of Elks secured him as memorial service orator.

Puller National Capital Memphis Washington Winchester Lodge of Elks

Illness Fatal to Mrs. Edwards in Gainesboro District

Mrs. Laura Edmonds aged 68 died at 9 PM at her home on the Northwestern Grade in Gainesboro district after heart trouble. She was born in Clarke county to Robert and Elizabeth Stump. Funeral at Highland Avenue Presbyterian Church Friday at 3 PM, burial in Mt. Hebron Cemetery. Survived by husband William, son Herbert Edmonds of Frederick County, daughter Mrs. Mattie Fry of Winchester, brother Bud Stump, and three sisters Mrs. Emily Carver, Mrs. Lear Pugh, and Mrs. Mary Rinker.

Laura Edmonds Gainesboro William Edmonds Edmonds Herbert Edmonds Frederick County Mattie Fry Winchester Bud Stump Emily Carver Lear Pugh Mary Rinker

Wedding Guests Gather for Elizabeth Palmer Christian's nuptials

Millwood Virginia reports a midday wedding at Old Brandon Church where Elizabeth Palmer Christian wed Bowman Gray Jr. Attending were Mrs. Daniel and Mrs. Beverley with family, plus Richmond and Winchester social figures.

Mrs Beverley Millwood William Beverley Edwin A. Palmer Richmond Elizabeth Palmer Christian Bowman Gray Old Brandon Church Brandon Robert Williams Daniel Daniel W. Ormond Young William H. Palmer

Blue Ridge Hunt Meets at Russell's Gate During Freeze

Mrs Karl Boy Ed hosted week end guests Jok and Mrs Lehnkering from Germany before Christmas. The Blue Ridge Hunt at Russell's Gate on Monday saw master William B Watkins and a host of society riders chase a fox along pine thickets and across a frozen Opequon before returning to Miss Ellen Wheeler's for entertainment.

Karl Boy-Ed Jok Lehnkering Ofter- Germany America Russell's Gate William B. Watkins Edward B. Jacobs W. Pinkney Wetherall Ellen Wheeler Virginia Jacobs Gwynn Harrison John Payne George Greenhalgh Alex. Mackay- Smith Jane Cary Randolph B. O'F. Randolph

Miss Farrar Leads 196 Household Linen Project

Miss Farrar organized 196 household linens and other articles with 137 women producing canning budgets and 55 entering in Ball and Kerr canning contests. Canning contests occurred in communities, eliminating county exhibit transport to Winchester. 4-H Club work expanded to 12 clubs with 181 members, focusing on Home Improvement as the major project.

Winchester

4-H CLUB REPORT HIGHLIGHTS COUNTY PROJECTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

The Frederick county 4-H program reports canning budgets totaling 6288.04 dollars and poultry club earnings of 49.50 from expenses 48.20. Yard improvement and dress contests involved many members with county and state sponsorships from Hazel Atlas Kerr Glass Ball Brothers and Montgomery Ward. A second 4-H Club camp drew 41. 12 girls and one leader attended State Short Course in Blacksburg. Four All-Stars formed from 4-H clubs along with county council activities and 62 demonstrations by 37 club leaders. A Community Canning Bee produced 172 quarts of soup mix for hot lunch programs. other groups attempted similar projects but faced obstacles.

Poultry Club Frederick County Club Hazel-Atlas Ball Brothers Kerr Glass Corporation Montgomery Ward Blacksburg County Club Council

Homemaker Demonstrations Highlight County Farm Progress

The report notes two homemakers served as Farm Flock Demonstrators with one flock ranking highest in the state in October. Demonstrators kept precise flock records and tracked poultry dividends. A sewing machine clinic cleaned nine machines, funded by free state expert advice. A steam pressure cooker brought total to 12 bought in two years. The Better Housing Campaign aided 438 homes with water systems, kitchen sinks, interior/exterior painting, chimneys repaired, and tree planting. A County Dress Revue featured competitors from local groups. District and state federation meetings drew Home Demonstration members, with 18 attending district, 12 state, and 20 at the Associated Country Women World event in Washington. Homemakers Market sales reached 9,005.43, with the top seller at 1,612.89 and a seller who has never missed Market since 1932 selling 1,300 pounds of butter.

Associated County Women of World Frederick County Associated Country World Washington, D. C

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