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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1937

Page

5

Social calendar for Thursday and Friday in town

Thursday features Rotary Club at George Washington Hotel 1:00 PM Turner Ashby Chapter U D C at Mrs Cather South Washington 3:00 PM Lutheran Missionary Society meets 7:30 PM. Friday lists American Legion at George Washington Hotel 1:00 PM Girl Scout Council at Col E M Whiting West Clifford 3:30 PM Sunshine Wing chow mein dinner Grace Lutheran 5:00 PM Ladies Aid at Mrs Sibert 906 South Cameron 7:30 PM Braddock Street church Young Christian Class social room Sunday School 8:00 PM.

Turner Ashby Howard Cather South Washington Sunshine We Grace Lutheran Church Ladies Aid Society The Congregational Christian Church Sibert South Cameron Street Braddock Street Christian Church Shanholtz

Memoirs and Memorials Among Historical Topics

Mr Glass spoke on memoirs and memorials noting differences and citing Pepys and Russell as memoirs. He highlighted monuments and endowments like the Pyramids Taj Mahal and Rockefeller Foundation as memorials, and named local historic markers and sites for future markers. The talk closed with praise for the chapter and suggested marker sites on Loudoun Street.

Glass Samuel Pepys William Greenway Russell Winchester David Holmes Conrad Handley Library Halicarnassus Taj Mahal Rockefeller Foundation Williamsburg Charles B. Rouss Holy Writ Jacobs Bethel Samuel Joshua Gilgal Jordan Red Sea Mr. Glass Fort George Fort Loudoun M. E Braddock Street Loudoun Street Kurtz George Washington Lovetts Shoe Store Craig General Washington Harry Cookus Hagerstown Rosenberger Elmer Griffin T. S. Jolliffe Melville Shirkey D. W. Ritenour

Sunshine Class Chow-mein Dinner at Grace Lutheran

The Sunshine Class of Grace Lutheran Church sponsors a chow-mein dinner in the social room on West Boscawen Street. Dinner runs Friday evening from 5 to 8 o'clock to aid needy families at Christmas.

Sunshine Grace Lutheran Church West Boscawen Street

Rice McMullen wedding invitations issued in Morgan Street

Mr and Mrs Warren Rice of Morgan street announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Elizabeth Shannon Rice to Carl Maxwell McMullen. The ceremony will be on Tuesday December 28 at 8 o clock in Christ Episcopal Church with Rev R B Nelson officiating. Several pre wedding and holiday season parties are planned.

McMullen-Rice Warren Rice Morgan Street Elizabeth Shannon Rice Carl Maxwell McMullen Christ Episcopal Church R. B. Nelson Miss Rice McMullen

Shower Honors Mr and Mrs Orndorff at Stine Home

Mrs E L Stine entertained at her home in honor of Mr and Mrs Elsworth Orndorff who were married several weeks ago. The bride formerly Miss Emily Hawkins daughter of Mr and Mrs Carlton Hawkins received many gifts and good wishes. Mrs Stine served refreshments.

Orndorff E. L. Stine

Modern Etiquette Questions and Local Club Notices

Q and A on invitations refusal and supper etiquette. Girl Scout Council of Winchester to meet at 3 30 PM at 2 Col and Mrs E M Whiting West Clifford street for Christmas program prep. Young Christian Class Braddock Street M E Church holds November December meeting at 8 PM in church social room.

The Girl Scout Council Col Mrs. E. M. Whiting West Clifford Street Girl Scout Council of Winchester E. M. Whiting Braddock Street M. E Edmonia Haddox

Rouss Fire Company Bowlers Meet Front Royal Relief Team

The Rouss Fire Company bowling team from Winchester will face the Front Royal Relief Fire Department bowlers in Front Royal tonight. A rematch is planned later in Winchester.

Front Royal Rouss Fire Company Winchester Front Royal Relief Fire Department

Veterans of Foreign Wars Sponsor Fashion Show in Front Royal

A fashion show sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars will be held in Front Royal next week. Senior girls from Warren County High School are set to participate.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Front Royal Warren County High School

New Britain Man Gets 10 Days For Broken Mirror Incident

Albert Madej will serve ten days in jail after a court found he broke a mirror over his wife Mrs. Madej in New Britain Connecticut. The incident involved head injury and prompted the defense to argue intent.

New Britain Conn Albert Madej

Gift Shop Features Holiday Sets and Candies

Yardleys Old English Lav ender and Cara Nome Evening In Paris gift sets with perfumes and compacts. Norris Exquisite Candies highlighted. Christmas greetings cards offered. Brooks' Pharmacy lists Phone 766 for inquiries.

Yardleys Paris Norris

Roosevelt and Garner share hunting tale as Bankhead listens

President Roosevelt, Vice President Garner, and Speaker Bankhead are pictured in a light moment. Garner is said to be telling Roosevelt about a recent hunting trip in Pennsylvania while Roosevelt jokes about a fishing trip. Bankhead smiles at the exchange.

Back Ince Roosevelt John Nance Garner William B. Bankhead Garner Pennsylvania Bankhead Central Press

Local Notes From Front Royal And Warren County

Richmond visitor Homer Stokes stays with his ailing mother Mrs. John Morgan at Riverton. Families visit relatives in Riverton Charlottes ville and Washington while several residents travel to Baltimore Lewistown and Staunton for visits and medical matters.

Homer Stokes Richmond John Morgan Riverton Mr. Morgan

Funeral services for Mrs Emma Carnell Saturday afternoon

Front Royal reports the funeral will be held Saturday afternoon for Mrs Emma Carnell wife of Howard S Carnell who died yesterday at her home. The notice lists the family residence and funeral arrangements as provided by local authorities.

Front Royal Emma Carnell Howard S. Carnell

Mrs Carnell Dies After Short Illness on Prospect Street

Mrs Carnell of Prospect street died after a illness of a few days. She was the daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Dodd Foster of this county and is survived by her husband two sons Vernon and Keller and a daughter Mrs Welby Costello. Services by Rev H W Shannon and Rev J F Owens will be held at 2 o'clock from the home. Interment will be in Rockland Cemetery.

Raymond Kerlin Peachy Hockman South Washington Street Dr. Kerlin Jane McEwen Richmond Kerlin Cuba North Washington Street Prospect Street Carnell Dodd Foster Welby Costello Vernon and Keller H. W. Shannon J. F. Owens Rockland Cemetery

Gifts For Needy Are Secured

Front Royal reports strong support for Christmas baskets in Warren county. Town Sergeant Edgar C. Smith collects canned goods fruits clothing toys and cash for distribution on Christmas morning. The Park Theatre offers a 10 30 matinee with entry a food staple, and Murphy Theatre follows with a Tuesday matinee. Baskets are prepared under the King s Daughters three circles helping every needy family in the county.

Front Royal Edgar C. Smith Warren County Sergeant Smith Park Theatre Murphy Theatre King’s Daughters

How Thyroid Gland Powers Life and Metabolism

Dr. Clendening explains the thyroid as a central regulator analogous to a city mayor, controlling growth, weight, appetite, emotions, and muscle action. He cites thyrotoxicosis cases with goiter and a patient who burned 6,000 calories daily yet lost energy, illustrating the gland’s powerful influence and the body’s metabolic fire.

Friedrich Muller

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SONAL Rotary Club George Washington Hotel Missionary Society of Lutheran Church R. Y. Conrad Post American Legion Middletown 4-H Frederick County Middletown Club High School Agricultural Building A. J. DeHart Betty Lunsford May Racey Mary Gettysburg Little Theatre Winchester Little Theatre Georgia Conrad W. D. Field Lewis H. Hyde Schuyler Larkin Vance Larkin Mollie Glass Phyllis Bryarly Weatherby Frances Beverley Roberta Lee Kathleen Dellinger Martinsburg W. Va Gladys Godlove J. D. Rinker Stephens City Washington Philip Williams Shirley Ann Washington, D.C James Kenneth Robinson Ray Robinson Clarence Robinson Washington, D. C Yesteray M. B. Bickers Jane Bickers Frances Bickers Rouss VETS United States Colonial Beauty Shoppe Nina V. Wolford Cor, Piccadilly & Cameron Sts Gift Headquarters Brooks’ Pharmacy John Nance Front Royal and Warren County News North Branch B. J. Farringer Baltimore Garden Club Lyle F. Hansbrough Bill Brower New York Annie Compton Alice Bowman Willie Burt Enfield, N Julian Major Charlottesville Frank Forsyth Franklin Henry Coe Orville Bowen Susan Marshall Mrs. Clark William Barraclough Lewistown Charles McClure Lyle Rohr Florida Lucian Carr Julian N. Major Wayne, Pa Dudley Carr Major Carr Mr. Major University Hospital C. L. Melton Johnson Nursing Home Charles Stossel Accomac E. E. Purdum Harry Skelton Berkeley Springs Mr. Sklton Rev. Skelton Giles B. Cook Tazewell C. D. Guthrie Strasburg Robert Rives Academy Danville Aubrey G. Weaver Harrisonburg Staunton Pifer Ted Pottery Pifer Printing. Co N. Loudoun St Hem Santa Claus Lan the Gas CO Miles Music. CO the Men’s Shop Hamburger Warner Milleef Inday Sophie Bridge Require Features, Inc Clendening Logan Clendening M. D St. Nick Huntsberry's Huntsberry Winchester’s Shoe Lady Anne Main St Beauty Service Sunshine Cleaners E. Piccadilly St Boscawen Street Winchester, Virginia
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