Five Judges Named for Christmas Light Fest Contest
The Winchester Festival of Lights contest has five judges selected from Berryville Front Royal Strasburg and Middle town. They will evaluate entries Saturday night and participants are asked to keep lights on from eight to ten p m. Merchants and fire departments contributed prizes and support for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Andrew Bell
Zabans Mattress and Box Spring Company
Centve
Berryville
Front Royal
Strasburg
Trad
Middletown
Bell
Star
Apple Way Tourist Camp Opens on Route 11
The Apple Way Tourist Camp is now open on Route 11 under new management. The facility offers a heated dining room and a shop described as the home of good eats and general merchandise. Proprietor W. C. Pennington invites local business support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christmans
Winchester
William ©. Hodge
Apple Way
W. C. Pennington
Will of Ethel Smith Bequeaths Estates to Relatives
The late Ethel K Smith's will directs funeral expenses paid and a tombstone. The estate's balance is divided among relatives: Merton Kremer one sixth. Vivian Derrick one twelfth. Virginia Derrick one thirty sixth. Dorothy Der. Merton Der. Camille Heitmuller. Margaret Smith. J August Graber one twelfth. Billie Jean Smith one twelfth. Helen Graber one thirty sixth. John Graber one thirty sixth. Wilbur Graber one thirty sixth. William Norman Graber one twelfth. Trust held for all nephews and nieces until age 21 by Shenandoah Valley National Bank. Camille and Margaret Smith named executrices with bond set at $20,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel K. Been Smith
Corporation Court
Jane
Camille Heitmuller
Merton Kremer
Vivian Derrick
Virginia Derrick
Dorothy Derrick
Merton Derrick
Margaret Smith
J.august Graber
Billie Jean Smith
Helen Graber
John Graber
Wilbur Graber
William Norman Graber
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Camille
Winchester Gun Club To Host Prize Turkey Match
The Winchester Gun Club will hold a turkey and chicken prize match at Rouss Park next Wednesday, December 29, announced by Arthur Seabright, committee chair. Last event drew fewer spectators. organizers expect more sportsmen. Winners included Tony Renner with 45 straight to win the first turkey, J C Powell of Cumberland Md with two turkeys, O D Williams Luke Md and Willis Anderson Gore Va with two prizes each. The big 17 pound turkey on the card went to Mr. Wenzel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester’ Gun Club
Rouss Park
Arthur Seabright
Eee Kens
Tony Renner
J.C. Powell
Cumberland, Md
O. D. Williams
Luke, Md
Willis Anderson
Gore, Va
Toney Francis
Westernport
EcDonald
Headsville
W. Va
Mr. Wenzel
Japanese Chinese Envoys Meet at White House Reception
Japanese ambassador Hiroji Saito and Chinese envoy Chengting Wang attend a White House diplomatic reception in full dress. Saito is joined by his wife while Wang brings his three daughters Yoeh An Fu and An Hsiu for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Fet
United States
Hiroji Saito
Japan
Chengting Wang
Yoeh
An Fu
An Hsiu
Rotarians Host 30 Boys at Christmas Luncheon
Rotary Club hosts 30 boys listed on the Sanaa List for a Christmas dinner with music stunts and gifts of candy and oranges. Rev Ronald S Wilson of Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church will speak on The Spirit of Christmas. The event is an annual Rotary Christmas program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Sanaa
Fellowshipub
Ronald S. Wilson
Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church
Rainfall Totals at Winchester Research Lab
Present and past rainfall figures show 24 hour ending yesterday at 6 p m none. December to date twenty ins year to date forty eight point fifty four ins. Monthly and annual averages for 1913 to 1936 list January two point four six inches through December. Annual average rainfall past 24 years at Winchester Research Laboratory is thirty four point seven four inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Research Laboratory
Infant Award Granted in Damage Suit in Frederick
Judge Philip Williams in Frederick Circuit Court awarded $1,669 to Arlan Ivon Anderson an infant 9 years old suing by his father Ivon Anderson. The case against Leo W. Wertheimer covered personal injury hospital and physician costs from an accident at Northwestern Grade on May 14, 1937. James P. Reardon represented the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Williams
Frederick
Arlan Ivon Anderson
Ivon
Anderson
Leo W. Wertheimer
James P. Reardon
Evening Star Winchester Postal Telegraph Prompt Delivery
Courier note in a historical Winchester bulletin promises prompt delivery from the Evening Star and Cal Postal Telegraph with no charge for this service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Cal Postal Telegraph
Endeavorers to Present a Christmas Play at Church
The Christian Endeavor of the United Brethren Church will present a Christmas play in the church auditorium on Christmas night at 7:30. Past years drew capacity crowds. this year’s performance, titled Bothan Ay T Mati, was listed in the International Found of Religious Education by Miss Grace Sloan Overton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris
United States
Canada
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Virginia
Christian Endeavor of the United Brethren Church
Grace Sloan Overton
Santa Visits Lions as Guests Receive Gifts
Lions Club Christmas frolic features John Kerr School students singing carols and meeting Santa at the hotel. Santa distributed gifts to each child and club members, noting 13 blind families to be aided this year and calling for donations at Winchester Wholesale Grocery by Thursday December 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
Lions Club
John Kerr School
Santa Claus
Lion Homer Garber
Winchester
Boscawen
Amherst
William Schenck
Lion C. F. Schenck
D. H. Sencindiver, Jr
Lion
D. H. Sencindiver
Herbert J. Ksife
R. C. Hengeveld
Local play features Ritter Blye Fries Patton Bowles
Cast includes Edwin Ritter Curtis Blye Paul Fries Kenneth Patton Mrs Garvin Bowles and Miss Dorothy Anderson. Directed by Mrs Voyners and Mrs Robert Lewis. Mrs Win Ritter leads the s e u s i z. No admission charge, public invited. Christmas offering for the denomination's orphanage and home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Ritter
Curtis Blye
Paul Fries
Kenneth Patton
Garvin Bowles
Dorothy Anderson
Voyners
Robert Lewis
Win Ritter
United Brethren
Golliday Sentenced for Death of Conway Poole
Roy A. Golliday of Middletown and Washington, D. C., was found guilty of reckless driving and jailed 30 days by Trial Justice A. J. Tavenner. He paid a $50 fine plus $11.25 costs, and his license was suspended three months for the fatal near Stephens City of Conway T. Poole of Waynesboro, Va. The defendant claimed blinded by oncoming lights and that he did not see Poole’s truck until moments before the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy A. Golliday
Middletown
Washington, D. C
A. J. Tavenner
Golliday
Conway T. Poole
Waynesboro
Stephens City
Frank Brumback
Woodstock
Poole
Commonwealth
Burr P. Harrison
Galliday
Roosevelt Praises Scout Training For Citizenship
Franklin D Roosevelt honorary president of Boy Scouts of America issues a Christmas message to 1,076,055 Cubs Scouts and leaders including 865 in the Shenandoah Area Council based in Winchester. He lauds citizenship training and notes 16 years of active support. In Shenandoah area 546 Scouts 228 Scouters 72 Cubs and 20 Cub Leaders identified with the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Boy Scouts of America
Shenandoah
Winchester
Roosevelt
Boy Scout Organization
Boy Scout
United States
Franklin Roosevelt
Shenandoah Area
Baker Reappointed to Frederick County Finance Board
Judge Philip Williams in Frederick Circuit Court reappoints J. W. Baker to the Finance Board for 1938 through 1941. The board approves depositories chosen by the county treasurer for county funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Williams
Frederick
J. W. Baker
Finance Board
Council approves weather stripping for chamber
City Hall committee authorizes weather stripping of windows in the Council Chamber to improve heating during winter meetings. Several recent sessions faced trouble keeping temperatures at proper levels despite heated debates among council members.
Wedding Announcements Money Saving Prices
Local society page notes couples announce marriages with modest ceremonies and affordable plans. Listings highlight wedding dates, venues, and budget friendly options for outfits and reception details.
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Nie
GUN Club
Hiroji Sako
Central Press
Rotarians
Wil
Lasro
United Optical Service
Gene Byrnes
John Kerr
Leonard B. Sirbaugh
James Shockey
Conway Poole
Baker
Muggs and
Skeeter
C. I. Brumback
Pee Wee
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