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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1932

Page

3

Debutante Kitty Parker Honored At The Cloisters Dance

Long Branch Millwood society notes guests including Miss Polly Taylor Miss Nancy Young Wickes and Miss Kitty Parker as the Parker home hosts a debutante dance. Fort Loudoun DAR meets January 11 at Mrs War si Rice home. Christmas program at Rest Methodist Sunday School promises Yuletide pageant The Heart of Christmas directed by Esther Ridegway invites all.

Long Branch Millwood Polly Taylor Nancy Young Wickes Hally Carrington Brent Katharine B. Garrett Robert B. Deford Douglas Gorman Fenwick Keyser George W. Dobbin Peter P. Blanchard Jamess. Whedbee, Jr T. Edward Hambleton, Jr David G. McIntosh W. Champ'n Robinson Sumner A. Parker Miss Kitty Parker The Methodist Church Esther Ridegway

Social Calendar Lions Kiwanis Choirs and Clubs Weekly

The schedule lists regular weekly meetings and luncheons for the Lions Club Kiwanis Club young people's choir Grace Lutheran Grace Brethren United Brethren Rotary American Legion Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church and the Music Lovers Club with locations at George Washington Hotel Grace Grace Street and the Buckley home on South Stewart Street.

Lions’ Club George Washington Hotel Kiwanis Club The United Brethren Church Grace Lutheran Church Rotary Club American Legion Post Braddock Street Music Lovers’ Club Frank L. Buckley South Stewart Street

Mrs. Reid Injured. To Be Moved to Winchester Hospital

Mrs. Reid wife of Revenue Commissioner R E Reid of Boyce Clarke county was injured Saturday afternoon when she fell on ice in the capital city and was to be brought to Winchester Memorial Hospital for treatment by ambulance. The injury blamed on a hard icy pavement. hip reportedly most affected. Earlier unknown thieves stole Mr. Reids Plymouth sedan from a Richmond garage, later recovered with undisclosed location. Miss Martha Catherine Stackhouse wed Thomas Hancock Grafton at Wayne sboro on December 17. ceremony led by Rev Dr Hunter B Blekley. Miss Stackhouse is daughter of Dr and Mrs Wade Stackhouse of Dillon South Carolina. she is a graduate of Agnes Scott College and registrar at Mary Baldwin College. Mr Grafton is son of Rev Thomas B Grafton of Vicksburg Mississippi and holds degrees from Presbyterian College and Columbia Seminary. he works in Northwestern University religious education department.

Richmond R. E. Reid the Revenue Boyce Clarke County Winchester Memorial Hospital Reid Mr. Reid Martha Stackhouse Grafton Mary Baldwin College Staunton Wade Stackhouse Dillon S. C Martha Catherine Stackhouse Thomas Hancock Grfnton C. C. Freed Waynesboro Hunter B. Blekely First Presbyterian Church Freed Betty Freed Agnes Scott College Decatur Ma~ Baldwin College Thomas B. Grafton Vicksburg, Miss Presbyterian College Colinton Columbia Seminary Northwestern University

Temperance Union to Convene at Handley Library

The regular semi monthly meeting of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union will meet at Handley Library at 3 o'clock Thursday afternoon. A full attendance of members is urged.

Woman's Christian Temperance Union Handley Library

Mrs Jennings Returns From Hospital Visit

Mr Herbert H Jennings of West Boscawen street travels to Washington to accompany Mrs Jennings home after her major operation at Emergency Hospital there. Report this afternoon says Mrs Jennings is greatly improved and hopes rise for an early and full recovery.

Jennings Herbert H. Jennings West Boscawen Street Washington Beverley Wright Grippe Soree W. Nelson Page Amherst Street

Community updates from Shenandoah Valley area

Local names and activities cover illnesses, visits, and holiday plans. Peyton J. Marshall and Officer Hinkins are reported ill with grippe and influenza while Miss Griffiths and Miss Keckley prepare for Christmas visits. Various residents plan travel or family gatherings around South Washington street and Clarke county.

Christmas Holiday Visitors Reported Across City Homes

A list of residents and guests includes Miss Eloise Caldwell at home with grippe, Virginia Richards visiting from Harrisonburg State Teachers College, Mrs. Lawrence Tierney of Bluefield, and many others traveling to spend the holidays. Names, addresses, and family hosts cover South and North Washington streets, Valley avenue, West Cecil, and Cambridge area, with students from Virginia Interment College, Fishburne Military School, Harvard, and Richmond.

Eleanor Griffith Robert Beech School Catonsville Alfred Kerfoot Kerfoot South Washington Street Eloise Caldwell Mrs. Clinger Caldwell National Avenue Grippe Virginia Richards Harrisonburg State Teachers Pem” Lyman Cumberland, Md Homer G. Lyon West Cecil Street George Cross Fishburne Military School Waynesboro C. S. Cross South Loudoun Street Lillian Oakes Virginia Interment Baptist College Bristol J. C. Oakes West Cecil Street Charles Massey Harvard University Cambridge Mass Carl F. Massey Merriman’s Lane

Roosevelt For Liberal Giving In Tuberculosis Battle

President elect Franklin D. Roosevelt urges continued funding for tuberculosis control as a key social welfare issue. He notes tuberculosis mainly affects young people and emphasizes buying Christmas seals supports education to cut active cases in Winchester and Frederick County.

Franklin D.lt Winchester Frederick County

Seven Injured Slightly In A Bus Accident Near Shellsville

Seven passengers aboard an Indian Coach Lines bus were cut and bruised in a crash near Shellsville Dauphin county on an icy highway. None seriously hurt. Injured include Rita Leaditt 22 of St Paul Minnesota David Smarisky 49 of Detroit and Rose Weinerman of Detroit.

Associated Press Harrisburg Indian Coach Lines Shellsville Dauphin County Rita Leaditt St. Paul Minn David Smarisky Detroit Mich Rose Weinerman

Coast Guard Aids Tank Steamer Near Cape Henry

The cutter Pontchartrain was ordered to sea to assist the tank steamer Hagan after it ran ashore off Cape Henry Virginia. The vessel carries a crew of 34 men.

Coast Guard Associated Press New York Pontchartrain Hagan Cape Henry

Brotherhoods Not For Continuance

The Railway Brotherhood informed the management committee they would not accept the presidents proposal for a six month extension of the current wage rate 10 percent under the basic scale and continuance of these rates after next July 31 until adjusted by the railroad labor board.

Associated Press Chicago Railway Brotherhood Railroad Labor Board

Packages Stolen From Parked Car

Mrs John DeHaven reports theft from her locked car on West Boscawen Street between Loudoun and Braddock. Thieves forced entry and took parcels including kid gloves candy five ties and other small items valued at 9 to 15 pounds.

John DeHaven Loudoun Street West Boscawen Street Loudoun Braddock Streets

Debtors Hinted to Seek Help from Reconstruction Finance Corp

A brief line notes that foreign debtors might receive assistance from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation as a potential remedy.

The Reconstruction Finance Corporation

Get Christmas Cards At the Home Print Shop

The Home Print Shop offers Christmas cards with optional names and chosen verses. Fine quality at low prices with prompt service. Cards can be mailed for 12 cents. visit today to order.

Senator Wagner seeks relief act liberalization for RF C loan rules

Senator Wagner argues the Reconstruction Finance Corporation remains bound by overly technical and legal restrictions. He says Congress has provided billions for relief yet funds stay unused and urges a broader liberalization of the act to widen the corporation s authority.

Washington Reconstruction Finance Corporation Wagner N. Y Congress Senate

Politicians Use Same Bunk Despite Differences

The remark argues that politicians need not be bedfellows as rival factions share similar routines and alliances. It notes a cynical view of political cooperation and suggests common behaviors persist across parties.

New Farm Relief Program Held To Be Boomerang

Washington December 19. Representatives of the packing industry told the House Agriculture Committee that the proposed domestic allotment farm relief plan would lower hog prices and hurt producers. George B. Putnam of Swift & Company and Frank A. Hunter of Hunter Packing argued the tax to fund premiums would boost consumer costs and reduce hog movement. They warned pork stocks would pile up if the plan passed.

Washington House Agriculture Committee George BE. Putnam Swift & Company Frank A. Hunter Hunter Packing Company East St. Louis Hunter Putnam

Counties cut school terms to fit incomes

Richmond December 19. Local school terms are being cut to fit the school income, Dr. Siddy B. Hal, state superintendent of public instruction, said today. Owing to decreased state and local incomes various counties in the state already are taking steps to reduce terms.

Richmond Siddy B. Hal

Dinka Are The Largest Negro Tribe In Egypt Sudan

A historical note describes the Dinka as the largest black tribe in the Egyptian Sudan, inhabiting regions along both banks of the White Nile.

Sudan White Nile

School term lengths cut in Pulaski Tazewell and Cumberland districts

Dr. Hell said Pulaski will shorten the school session to eight months from nine. Tazewell county cuts from 160 days to 140. Cumberland officials announced a term reduction. Final decisions hinge on local boards and school revenues as tax payments due December 5 continue. Combs reports delinquency around 50 percent, with today’s receipts improving the average.

Hell Pulaski Tazewell County Cumberland Hall E. R. Combs Craig Harrisonburg

Second Cut for State Workers

A verse by Carter Wormeley laments repeated pay cuts for state employees. The poem compares reductions to kicking Santa Claus, noting a bleak midwinter mood as workers face another wage cut in June and a diminished Christmas outlook. The piece uses dark humor to express frustration with government austerity impacting public servants.

Man Found Along Road Not Injured

A man found lying along the rush hour road near Winchester was picked up by passing motorists and taken to Winchester Memorial Hospital. Identified as William Hatfield of Indianapolis, he was believed to be exhausted and exposed but not seriously injured. He remained hospitalized for observation.

Ur Pike Winchester Winchester Memorial Hospital William Hatfield Indianapolis Ind Hatfield R. F. Cline

French Land Measurement Arpen Defined in History

An old French land unit arpen roughly equals an acre, noted in historical context. The term reflects early measurement systems and contrasts with modern units in discussions of land area.

Richmond to Trim City Payroll by 250000

Mayor J Fulmer Bright announced a payroll reduction of more than 250000 starting February 1, the new fiscal year. Salaries above 1000 a year may face cuts, with the exact distribution to be decided later. no salary below 1000 will be reduced.

Richmond J. Fulmer Bright

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Iyaz Fort Loudoun Daughters of the American Revolution Warsi Rice North Braddock Mary Robinson North Cameron Street Rest Church Mrs. Reid Dorothy Gilpin J. Marshall H. Bruce B. Skipwith Bruce Dorothy Dixon Gilpin Donald Newcomer Gilpin Nathalie C. Whiting Agnes Drewry Deford Rosalind Fuidekoper Hugh N. Nelson Huntsberry Mr. Peyton Marshall Peyton J. Marshall Shenandoah Valley Academy Hinkins Edward B. Hinkins Josephine Griffith Leesburg Young People’s Choir Maxine Keckley Harrison Davies Johns Hopkins University Baltimore Thomas W. Harrison Dolores Funkhouser Stuart Hall School For Girls Raymond J. Funkhouser Charles Consolvo Eventide Consolvo Lawrence Tierney Bluefield W. Va W. A. Baker South Washington Virginia Vredenburgh Philadelphia New York City Charles J. Blair, Jr North Cameron Street Danville Charles J. Blair Messrs Upton Snyder Richard Carpenter Warrenton Effie Baker Florida E. A. Langley Georgia Conrad North Washington Street Sophie Baker West Cork Street Carlton Hotel Robert Chapman Seabury Davies Jellan F. Ward South Walhington Street Chris Hockman Paul Tomney, Jr Paul Tomney Peachy Hockman University of Richmond L. L. Enkman Owen Neathery Falconer Alfred Bland Tucker Pensacola, Fla Martha E. Tucker North Stewart Street Nancy Devereux Bowly St. Catherine's School Willow Lawn Valley Pike Charles L. Bowly Margaret Chew Charles Town Col B. M. Roszel Roosevelt Kris Kingle Commonwealth Santa Claus Santa Carter Wormeley Shenentozh Valley National Bank Our the Commercial & Savings Bank Hamman’s Toyland Hamman’s Dollar Store Nave’s Style Shop Sos Loudoun and Koscawen St the Bell Clothes Shop Margaret L. Hodgson Lovett Shoe Main St RM Swiumley
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