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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1931

Page

3

Arthur Field Joins New York Firm in Rochester Post

Arthur M Field formerly of this city and now of Rochester N Y has joined H C Cohn & Company a leading neckwear maker with the Superba brand He will head styling and buying spend time in New York and lead promotional work and Philadelphia area sales The 1920 Orlano firm founder organized a half million dollar national trade prior to consolidation planned for Jan 1 1932 Also notes on licenses weddings and social events.

Arthur M. Field New York Rochester N. Wes of H. C. Cohn Company United States Superba Field New York City Philadelphia Cornell University Winchester Hopkins and Field Orlano Robertl. Barton, Sr Arthur M. Field, Jr Anne Dudley Field

Wednesday Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Meetings

The social calendar lists Kiwanis luncheon at the George Washington Hotel at 12 45 pm and Rotary at 1 00 pm. Choir practices include United Brethren Church at 8 45 pm and Grace Lutheran at 8 30 pm. Additional items cover Circle No 7 at Brad dock Street M E Church, a 7 30 pm dance class at the George Washington Hotel, Loyal Temperance Legion at Braddock Street M E Church, American Legion Post luncheon at 12 30 pm, and Choral Club at Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church at 7 30 pm.

Kiwanis Club George Washington Hotel American Legion Post Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church

Winchester Bride Burnis Funkhouser Weds Earl Grim in Maryland

A large circle of friends in Winchester and Hampshire County, W Va, saw Miss Burnis Funkhouser marry Mr Earl Grim in Frederick Maryland on Tuesday December 8. The ceremony was at the minister's home with Rev A R Snedegar officiating. The bride is the daughter of J T Funkhouser Capon Bridge WV and has worked in Shenandoah Valley Apple Cider and Vinegar Co offices. The groom, son of Robert A Grim, attended Handley High School and works in real estate with Herman H Hable and has been active in promoting dances locally. They will reside on Fairmont Avenue in Winchester. Meanwhile Elmer Blackburn’s hip fracture condition is improving at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Also announced is the engagement of Margaret Stuart Kennedy to John M Barcke with the wedding planned December 29 at Miss Kennedy’s aunt Miss Caroline S Hunter’s home on South Washington Street. The Kennedy family and Hunter Kennedy will arrive in Winchester early next week. Paul Massey is visiting Baltimore for several days.

Winchester Hampshire County W. Va Burnis Funkhouser Earl Grim Frederick A. R. Snedegar Methodist Episcopal Church J. T. Funkhouser Capon Bridge Capon Bridge High School Shenandoah Valley Apple Cider and Vinegar Company Mr. Grim Robert A. Grim Handley High School Herman H. Hable Grim Mrs. Grim Fairmont Avenue Margaret Kennedy Robert M. Kennedy Columbia S. C Margaret Stuart Kennedy John M. Baarcke Miss Kennedy Caroline S. Hunter South Washington Street Kennedy Hunter Kennedy

Dinner Party Hosts Bennett Attend Christmas Fun

Mr and Mrs Bennett entertained Sunday at their county home with guests including Rev and Mrs Charles Wagner and several others. The town prepares for Christmas at Old Bethel as Sunday School members plan the annual holiday entertainment. Miss Nellie Mae Tewalt wed Mr C H Maxfield in Hagerstown MD. Mrs J William Stryker leaves Memorial Hospital after 16 weeks of care for a fractured limb. Other locals report hospital recoveries, travel plans, and social visits as winter activities start.

E. L. Bennett Charles Wagner Nate Lewis Boyd Unger Wilmer Stine Janice Stine Old Bethel Thel

Misplaced Credit On Bees And Honeycomb Shape

The article explains that bees do not think in hexagons. Honeycomb cells are cylinders that, when soft and crowded, form a six sided pattern due to mathematical packing. Darwin’s remark on strength and space is referenced as misattributed to bee intent.

Lindbergh Ends Virginia Visit On Weather Delays

Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh left Richmond with former Governor Harry F. Byrd and the Breckenridges after a weekend in Virginia. He blamed bad weather for a hunting trip miss and said he would return to New York to clear up work. He plans no near term trips, but hopes to visit Virginia again with Mrs Lindbergh.

Virginia Richmond Charles A. Lindbergh Harry F. Byrd Henry Breckenridge New York Byrd Airport Lindbergh William T. Reed Pollard Capitol Winchester Byrd Breckinridges Metropolis Colonel Lindbergh

Many Converted During Christian Church Revival

A revival at Timber Ridge Christian Church near Hampshire county Virginia ended Sunday with over 50 converts. Evangelist Mrs Margaret Spencer of New York led the two week series with strong help from Pastor Rev A W Andes and Mrs Andes as crowds filled the church each night and on Sundays.

Christian Clurch Timber Ridge Hampshire County Marget Spencer New York Andes

Roxy's Father Dies While Son Conducts Program

The Associated Press reports Gustave Rothafel died in his Brooklyn home during a radio appeal by his son Roxy for hospital aid. The 78 year old, said to be in perfect health, died as Roxy and his group closed the program broadcast on WMAC. The program titled Radio Scandals ended with a hymn.

Roxy New York Gustave Rothafel WMAC Pitals Kospke Brooklyn

Powers, West Virginia’s "Bluebeard," faces crowd at trial

In Clarksburg during a murder trial, Harry Powers known as West Virginia's "Bluebeard" returns from lunch to a large crowd shouting vet him. On the witness stand Powers remains calm as the courtroom press and onlookers push for action.

Clarksburg W. Va Harry Lemke Northboro Mass Powers

Watermelon Origins Traced Across Early Trade Routes

The article notes watermelons originated in Africa and spread to India and China by the tenth century. It highlights Sanskrit usage and suggests the fruit had no ancient Greek or Latin names prior to the Christian era.

Africa India Reems Ching

Simple Bookcases Decorated With Paint And Wallpaper

Simple bookcases built by carpenters or more elaborate styles can be made distinctive by lining shelves with paint in a contrasting shade. Small figured wallpaper patterns also add an attractive touch to the interior.

Where Mosquitos Breed

Mosquito larvae hatch in standing water and grow into adults. The larvae shed skins that float as they rest until their wings dry and they are ready to fly.

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Evening Star Cumbreland Corporation Clerk J. E. Sandbower, Jr Cumberland, Md Blue Belle Barrett Meadowville J. E. Sandbower T. S. Barrett Alexandria Biddle Mayflower Hotel Washington J. Wilmer Biddle Baltimore New England W. P. Massey William Massey Miss Farley Massey Auburndale Miss Fahs Katherine Fahs Luther A Thomas Grace Lutheran Church South Streart Street Guntur Women’s Missionary Society of Grace Church Young People’s Choir United Brethren Church Rotaryan George Washington Olel Circle No. 7 Braddock Street M. E Cecil Bailey Camerron Street Stafford Pemberton Loyal Temperance Legion Braddock St. M E Elmer Blackburn Middletown Winchester Memorial Hospital Paul Massey Baltimores Alllon Huntsberry Mrs. Bennett Miss Tewalt C. H. Maxfield Nellie Mae Tewalt Hagerstown Lutheran Church Mr. Carter J. William Stryker Memorial Hospital South Loudoun Street Stryker Leo DeHaven Paul Sine B. F. Sine Virginia Avenue Ethel Carper National Avenue Falls Church Leslie Oy Myrtle Bragg E. W. Armstrong Covington George Petley North Cameron Street Sybella Crisman State Teachers’ College Harrisonburg H. B. Watson Chevy Chase Carolyn Pitzer Martinsburg Edward G. Herman Jacqueline Engli T. W. English Elsie McFarland Highland Avenue June Armel Ben Armel Guy Withers Emily Lansford Greystone Terrace Dorothy Woods Garfield Hospital Leslie N. Woods Betty Hirth Jane Mudd North Cameron Street Katrina McCormick Medill McCormick Isabelle Rowland Middleburg Col. Lindbergh Lakehurst Red Cross Buncutter Tire Co Margaret L. Hodgson Warner Bros William Faironum Thomas Santschi Stirtine Homicide Squad The Associated Press Tiny Bluebeard Wade Thur Pure Food Store Braddock and Boscawen Streets Brazil Bardiai Fair Play Store Spartan Radio Dellinger Bros E. Piccadilly St Bell Clothes Shop Florida C. W C. W. Ramsburg Grocery Ryan Igr. We Gladi Cees Cogswell R. M. Swimley
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