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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1934

Page

9

Service of Thanksgiving Pageant at Centenary Church

The Centenary Church held a service titled Episodes of Thanksgiving drawn as a pageant by several youth groups. It featured a ceremonial offering in Jesus time by Beth Hollingsworth and another by a German refugee family, followed by a modern offering for missionary work in China by Mr and Mrs Robert Dechert and others. The event closed with a congregation offering titled My All I Give to Thee.

Beth Hollingsworth In Seal Germany Ruth Thomas Kathryn March Frances Forney J. William Hollis Gordon McKnee China Robert Dechert E. Brooks Flickinger Alice Virginia Flickinger

Cross Junction Notes

Cross Junction Virginia reports recent guests at the home of Mr and Mrs C G Baker include Mr and Frank Donelan and family Hazel Baker and Mr Curls Punkhower of Washing.

Cross Junction C. G. Baker Frank Donelan Hazel Baker Curls‘ Punkhower

Martinsburg Guests Gather at Local Homes

Mrs. Donald Basque and family of Martinsburg attended visitations with Effie Luttrell Min, and the Braithwaite home hosted relatives. Z G Baker, National Fruit Product Co. employee, spent days at his Martinsburg residence. Floyd Luttrell and wife drove to Martinsburg for family gathering. Mrs. Ray Lewis returned to Winchester after staying with Braithwaite relatives. Dr Noble Whitacre and wife visited Braithwaite home Sunday.

Ton Donald Basque Martinsburg Effie Luttrell Min R. G. Braithwaite Winchester Z. G. Baker National Fruit Product Company Floyd Luttrell Ray Lewis J. 8. Braithwaite Noble D. Whitacre E. W. Braithwaite

No Word From Kieckhefer Co on Shenandoah Plant

R B McHale of the Shenandoah Boxboard operation said no information has been received from Kieckhefer Container Co of Delair New Jersey about the plant’s future after its $250000 purchase. McHale completed a local market survey and was optimistic about prospects and recommended continuing operations, but declined further comment.

Keickhefer Container Company Delair N. J Shenandoah Boxboard Corporation New Jersey R. B. McHale

Marian Martin Designs Flatters The Figure For Fuller Figures

The feature promotes Marian Martin sewing patterns aimed at women with larger figures. It highlights a raglan sleeve line, paneled skirts for a slimming silhouette, and a satin scarf detail. Pattern 9217 offered in sizes 34 to 44 with material specifics and ordering instructions from Winchester Evening Star Pattern, 232 W 18th St New York.

Marian Martin Winchester Evening Star 18Th St N. Y

Barbara Bell wraps a full figure house dress pattern

Barbara Bell Pattern No. 1539 B presents a wrap around housedress for full figures with a back cut in one and waist darts. The design features a shawl collar and belt, sizes 36 to 50, requiring about 3 1/2 yards of 36 inch material for size 36 and 1/2 yard of contrast. Tomorrow: A youthful one piece frock.

Barbara Bell

Federal relief code compliance required for supplier statements

A ruling requires suppliers used for relief to declare compliance with codes. Copies were sent to 60 firms in Winchester. all signed except one firm unable to assure full compliance due to vague interpretations. The rule targets towns with 7 500 population or more.

Ee Eee Es Ee Eeed Tor Sanale Winchester

Rev McGukin to Speak at Rotary Club Meeting

The Rev EB B McGukin of Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church will be principal speaker at the Rotary Club gathering at 1 PM Thursday at the George Washington Hotel. The Handley High School Gleem Club of about 20 voices will sing.

EB. B. McGukin Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Rotary Club George Washington Hotel Handley High School Gleen Club

One Fined and Warned in Police Court Morning

A fine and a warning were issued in two Police Court cases. Walter Elliott of DeHaven was fined 10.25 dollars for drunken and disorderly conduct. George Mills known as Pug of Clearbrook was dismissed with a warning for disturbing the peace.

Polce Walter Elliott DeHaven George “Pug” Mills Clearbrook

Missionary Address on Life and Customs of India Tonight

D. H. Mahaffey of Stanley Virginia will speak at 7 30 this evening at the First Brethren Church on the life and customs of Indians. He brings a gospel message and pictures showing actual life and habits. All are invited, parents urged to bring children.

India First Brethren Church Mahaffey Stanley

Yuletide Program At Mt. Pleasant

The Mount Pleasant United Brethren Sunday School led by Asa Racey will present a Christmas program and pageant titled Christmas on Thursday evening December 20 at 7 30. The public is invited and Mrs. John Perry chairs the preparation committee assisted by Mrs. Franklin G. Senger.

Mount Pleasant United Brethren Sunday School Asa Racey John Perry Franklin G. Senger

John Mann Church Christmas Program

The Christmas program of the Sunday School at John Mann Methodist Church will be held at 8 o clock in the evening on Christmas Day next Tuesday. Miss Bettie Jackson, the superintendent, will be in charge. The school will present an attractive program and all are invited.

John Mann Methodist Church Bettie Jackson

Our Yesterdays Fatty Arbuckle Provided Laughs for Movies

Our Yesterdays recalls Roscoe Arbuckle known as Fatty a silent era comedian who thrilled audiences with pantomime. Born in 1887 in Kansas he started as a three dollar per day extra and rose to leading roles before a west coast court case ended his film career.

Fatty” Arbuckle Roscoe Arbuckle Fatty Goers Kansas Arbuckle West Coast

Grade Crossing At Old Chapel To Be Removed

Clarke county Virginia officials and Norfolk and Western Railway representatives move to eliminate the Brigg's Station crossing and reroute traffic under the railroad. The railroad pays rights of way, the State Highway Department builds the road, county cost none. Gaylord crossing discussed after two fatalities. Byrd urges an overpass at that point.

Berryville Brigg's Clarke County Norfolk and Western Railway Old Chapel Board of Supervisors State Highway Department Gaylord Norfolk and Western Highway Department Harry F. Byrd

Rehabilitation Committee Named to Study Rural Problems

A Frederick county committee to study rural rehabilitation issues was formed with C. I. Brumback as chairman. Members include R. A. Wall, W. R. Legge, I. Fred Stine, Miss Elizabeth Farrar, Lee Whitacre, Earl Edwards, and Logan Fay. A meeting is planned soon though a date is not fixed.

Frederick C. I. Brumback Board of Supervisors Brumback R. A. Wall Stephens City W. R. Legge Handley High School Winchester I. Fred Stine Elizabeth Farrar Lee Whitacre Whitacre Earl Edwards Frederick County

Winchester Boy Scouts Executive Committee Meeting Tonight

The executive committee of the Boy Scouts of Winchester will meet at 7 30 o clock this evening at the Handley Library. A full attendance is urged by R Horton executive secretary.

Boy Scouts of Winchester Handley Library R. Horton Secre

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