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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1936

Page

5

Rural Sections Well Prepared For Christmas

Hayfield Virginia residents plan for a traditional Christmas with decorations meals and church and school programs. Mount View and Mount Olive submit schedules with musical performances recitations and a charity basket pageant and a Santa Claus visit to conclude the holiday events.

Hayfield Rmony St. Nick Span Western Derick Prate Mount View Graded School Ralph Lee Triplett Mount Olive Wayne Miller Vivian Cooper Carl Lewis Audry Cooper Hilda Lewis Kilham Rev B. F. Spitzer Santa Claus

In His Steps at the Palace Tonight and Wednesday

Arable's Palace shows Charles M. Sheldon tale In His Steps with stars Eric Linden and Cecilia Parker. Fox News reel and a novelty supplement the feature. Also The Man Who Lived Twice with Ralph Bellamy Marian Marsh Isabel Jewell on Wednesday only. Fox News Reel and novelty supplement accompany.

Palace Eric Linden Cecilia Parker Charles M. Sheldon Fox News Ralph Bellamy Marian Marsh Isabel Jewell Palace Theatre Mr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

What Means It To You and a Duke of Windsor Skepticism

A reflective verse questions Christmas peace and goodwill in church carols and bells. It contrasts sentiment with personal heart action and faith, ending with a curious jab about the Duke of Windsor and a petty joke about skids in luggage.

Duke of Windsor Norfolk Ledger- Dispatch

Sunday Beer and Wine Sales contested in Virginia courts

Virginia prosecutors prepare test cases challenging Sunday alcohol sales under the blue law. Richmond and King and Queen County officials plan prosecutions, with judges in Sears' circuit signaling further action across Middlesex Mathews Gloucester and King William counties. Some counties already ban Sunday sales under state law.

Tshmond Virginia Commonwealth T. Grayaddon Richmond J. D. Mitchell King and Queen County Mitchell J. Boyd Sears King and Queen Grand Jury Middlesex Mathews Gloucester Kingz William Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Jurge Sears Touena Vista Bath County Accomac Botetourt Eben C. Felkes Bard Huetings

Va. Farmers Study 2000 Year Old Crop Plan

Virginia agriculture commissioner George W. Koiner said a new soil conservation bill will teach farmers lessons Europe used 2000 years ago on crop rotation. He argued European practice kept soil fertile across centuries while American single crop areas wasted soil.

Richmond George W. Koiner Virginia General Assembly Europe Koiner

Illness Fatal to Miss Elizabeth N Dunlap

Miss Elizabeth N. Dunlap of Rock Enon Springs died last night at 9 30 at her sister Miss Susan Dunlap’s home on North Loudoun street after a brief illness. Born August 3 1849 she was 87 and remained a lifelong member of Timber Ridge Christian Church. Survived by sister Miss Susan Dunlap and brother Turner A. Dunlap of Rock Enon. Funeral Thursday at Kurtz Funeral Home with Rev R A Whitten officiating and burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery.

Elizabeth N. Dunlap Rock Enon Springs Susan Dunlap Miss Dunlap William Margaret Pugh Dunlap A. H. Herrell Washington, D. C Winchester Kurtz R. A. Whitten Congregational Christian Church Mount Hebron Cemetery Turner A. Dunlap Rock Enon

Marian Martins Spring Pattern Book Ready for You

Marian Martin releases a new spring pattern book with easy to sew fashions for all ages from toddlers to full figured women. Includes frocks suits gowns and fabrics plus a pin money wardrobe. Price 15 cents for the book or pattern order together for 25 cents. address pattern department Winchester Evening Star 232 W 18th St New York.

Marian Martin Winchester Evening Star 18Th St New York

Public Sale of Meadowbrook Farm in Frederick County Virginia

Public auction at the Frederick County Courthouse in Winchester Virginia to sell Meadowbrook Farm a 75 acre tract near Bartonville. Sale set for December 31 1936 at 11 am with one third cash and the remainder in two equal annual installments secured by a deed of trust and insured buildings.

George H. Heist Louisa W. Heist Circuit Court Frederick County Virginia Winchester Bartonville Meadowbrook L. L. Hockman Regina Reed B. P. Harrison Dunn & Duvall

Cantata At Market Street Church By Choir Tonight

Market Street Church choir presents the Christmas cantata The Son of the Hit by Helen Fairchild at 7 30 pm in the church auditorium under the direction of Claude Grim with Mrs Mae Carper at the organ. The program includes solos by Eugene Russell Andrew Babb and Mrs A C Halvosa among others and a church family party with carols and readings follows in Sunday School rooms.

Market Street Church Helen Fairchild Ray Sartelle Claude Grim Mae Carper Eugene Russell Andrew Babb A. C. Halvosa Bethlehem Harold Rowe Charles L. Hoover Jeannette Isabela Kennedy Konitz Epworth League Alabama Andy McCurdy Orge Linden Craig Granny Mitchell Mary Ellen Babb Mrs. McCurdy Ethel Harry

Simpson Effects Are Moved Out

London report says Wallis Simpson moved from Cumberland Terrace as workmen load furniture and return items lent by former King Edward while she vacationed on the French Riviera.

London Wallis Atfield Simpson New Cumberland Terrace French Riviera Edward

Drought Delays Mistletoe and Oklahoma Flower Picking

A drought delays this year’s mistletoe crop and pushes the state flower harvest into February. Mrs Simpson’s lease at Fort Belvedere expires without renewal. Oklahoma City bachelors face postponed Christmas kisses as drought hinders seasonal greenery.

Fort Belvedere Oklahoma City Oklahoma

Marian Martin Pattern 9118 Front-Button Frock

Busy morning guide to sewing a flattering wrap-around front-button frock by Marian Martin. Pattern 9118 fits sizes 14 to 44, includes Gibson Girl sleeves and handy pocket, priced 15 cents pattern and 15 cents book, order from Winchester Evening Star Pattern Depart at 232 W. 18th St New York.

Marian Martin Marian Martin Lew Winchester Evening Star 18Th St New York

ARAX Herbal Remedy Promoted by Miller's in Winchester

An advertisement touts ARAX as a digestives and liver bile flow booster. It claims quick relief from gas heartburn and constipation and says the product is sold and recommended by leading druggists, with Miller's at 107 North Loudoun Street in Winchester, Virginia, offering consultations.

Miller’s North Loudoun Street Winchester Virginia

Barbara Bell Pattern No 1924 B Fashion Ad

The Evening Star promotes Barbara Bell Pattern No 1924 B for sizes 12 through 46 with busts 30 to 46. The tailored robe features clean lines, contrast facings, cuffs, tie belt, and four pockets. Available in fabrics from flannel to gingham. pattern book offers 100 Barbara Bell patterns for various ages and occasions.

Barbara Bell

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