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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1931

Page

3

Local Penwomen news and social notes from Winchester area

The Bul letin reports Katherine Glass Green, a Virginia-born DC branch member and noted author, curates True Stories of Old Winchester for Americana collectors. Also noted are Roberta Campbell Lawson’s election as second vice president of the Oklahoma City Penwomen. a marriage announcement for Sallie K Loker to Rev. David Messick. and updates on W. P. Hazlegrove’s recovery, County Treasurer Robert S. Smith’s improving health, and various local visits and engagements in Frederick and surrounding counties.

The Bulletin National League of American Penwomen Katherine Glass Green Virginia District of Columbia Roberta Campbell Lawson Nannie R. Glass Winchester Oklahoma City Penwomens Mr. Messick Sallie K Loker Rockingham County David Messick Clearbrook V. Cephas Fahnestock Church of the Brethren Frederick County John Loker Messick

Social Calendar Items From Local Clubs and Churches

Regular meetings and luncheons at George Washington Hotel include Lions Kiwanis Rotary American Legion and a Circle at Brad dock Street M E Church. Choir practices at United Brethren Grace Lutheran and Choral Club meet in a Sunday School room. Dance classes and a Brad dock circle meet as scheduled.

Kiwanis Club George Washington Hotel Grace Lutheran Church American Legion Post Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Young Peoples Chair United Brethren Church

Round Hill Four Hill Club Meets At School House

A Round Hill Four-H Club meeting on December 1 at the Round Hill school house drew 19 members and five visitors led by Miss Elizabeth Farrar. She covered gardening with boys and clothing with girls, plus Christmas gift ideas. the club adjourned to January 12. Also announced is the December 7 wedding of Elizabeth Russell Robinson to Joseph Stanley Sheetz in Woodstock. The bride is from Strasburg. the groom works for the State Highway Commission. The Girls Athletic Association invites members to a Yuletide Dance at Rouss Hall on Christmas night with signups to Miss Lucy Dean December 23 and 24.

Round Hill Four-H Club Elizabeth Farrar Frederick County Farrar Elizabeth Russell Robinson Strasburg Joseph Stanley Sheetz Staunton Woodstock M. Shealy St. Paul's Lutheran Church Russell Turner Robinson Strasburg High School Girls’ Athletic Club Girls Athletic Association Rouss Hall Lucy Dean Piccadilly Street

Mae McCartney sells men's gifts at The Betty Shoppe

Mrs. Mae McCartney from New York returns with a full line of gifts for men now on display at The Betty Shoppe on West Boscawen Street marking the first men’s merchandise in years. Community notices follow about church practice, visits, and local social events with numerous residents traveling between Washington Baltimore Roanoke and surrounding towns. Indians win damages from New York state over land theft. farmers seek financial relief for lands they own.

Mae McCartney New York West Boscawen Street McCartney New York State

Colored Man Found Dead In Shack Near City

Robert James known as Bob, a resident of Winchester aged around 60 to 70, was found dead in a shack near the city ab batoir. Police ruled out foul play after noting the body likely died of a heart attack several days earlier. Funeral services are set for tomorrow at 3 pm from Kurtz Funeral Parlor with Rev. S. S. Springs officiating. Burial at Orrick Cemetery. Survivors include Reid Pete James.

Robert Bob") James Bob Margaret Funk Kurtz Winchester Reid Pete James Cameron East Boscawen Streets Springs Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Orrick Cemetery

Miss Addams Reported Better After Operation

Miss Jane Addams, Nobel Peace Prize co winner, is described as having had a good night and doing well after an abdominal operation at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr Thomas S Cullen provided the bulletin, noting her condition this morning in Baltimore.

Associated Press Baltimore Jane Addams Thomass. Cullen Chicago Johns Hopkins Hospital

Five Killed By A Tornado In Louisiana

Five people, all described as Black, were killed near Hartman and Cotton Valley La., when a tornado struck Saturday night. Reports reach Shreveport with no telephone contact to the stricken area, leaving details sparse and hard to verify.

Louisiana Hartman Cotton Valley

Northwest Louisiana Floods Hit Highways and Farms

Rainfall floods wide areas in northwest Louisiana causing extensive damage to major roads and agricultural property. Officials assess roads, and communities coordinate cleanup and relief efforts amid continuing wet weather.

Louisiana

Gandhi sails for ce to arrive December 28

Brindisi Italy December 14 Ma hatma Gandhi sailed today for ce where he is due December 28.

Associated Press Brindsi Italy Mahatma Gandhi

Also Mentioned on This Page

Papi Ori the Evening Star Hazlegrove W. P. Hazlegrove Roanoke Walter D. Myers Washington Street Farmville Cocke Hazlegrove and Shackelford Hugh J. Hagan L. Franklin Moore Mr. Smith Robert S.smith Kernstown Mrs. Kater W. S. Clarke Bill Clarke William Brown Washington M. A. Hutsler Andrew Kater Clifton N. J Clarke Maurice Carter Mary Elizabeth McLamb Benson, N. C Loma Smith Richmond Maurice Francis Carter George H Eva Carroll Carter Front Royal Temperance Legion Loyal Temperance Legion Braddock Street Methodist Betty Hirth Tom Enser Ruby Jackson Bessie Hamilton Harry Beck Hagerstown R. C. Barnes Harrisonburg W. Lee Fisher Valley Avenue Clara Berry Handley High School Walter Beck Bristol, Tenn W. E. Grim North Braddock Street George H. Grim Alexandria Katherine Fahs L. A. Thomas South Stewart Street Miss Fahs India Gunjur India Gladys Carpenter Mrs. Mae Triplett Bunker Wil Meniion Lions George Washingtonotel Young People’s Choir Rotary of George Washington Circle No. 7 Braddock Street M. E Cecil Bailey South Cameron Street Prettendance Stafford Pemberton Allen Huntsberry Th . M. Hiltzheimer Kitty Sutton O. T. Wright Odetta Carpenter Lon Carpenter F. A. Read, Jr Clarke County Mary Katheryn Stryker Cork Street Middleburg B. F. Arthur, Jr Barnesville Ohio Gibson Bradfield Avis Funkhouser Raymond J. Funkhouser South Washington Street J. B. Beverley West Clifford Street Richard Mudd M. Charles Burke Stewart Castleman Luther Welsh W. B. Castleman Brucetown Christ Episcopal Church William Beverley West Cork Street T. F. DeHaven Shepherdstown W. Va Ross Veazey Julian F. Ward Mrs. Veazey Ward James Lindsay Spo Mrs. Donal Brady Philadelphia Mr. Brady Mrs. Brady Miss Addams Voliva Buncutter Fire Co Shreveport, la Europe Columbus Ceresota J. Jos. Sullivan Margaret L. Hodgson Rascal Paul Lukas Bachelor Dorothy Jordan Charlie Ruggles Vivienne Osborne Thelma White Fanny Watson Warner Bros Garamount Mhi Farnum Tom Santschi Constance Constance Bennett Ascot Speedway Los Angeles Marquis de la Falaise IGG Ins Directore Gandhi Lovett Bros Frank Lovett Grace Pure Food Store Braddock and Boscawen Street Fair Play Store Studebaker Dellinger Bros E. Piccadilly St Bell Clothes Shop Florida C. W Reddish C. W. Ramsburg Grocery C. Ryan Telephone Oeic EE Cogswell R. M. Swimley
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