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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1936

Page

9

Washington And Pitt Ready For Rose Bowl Tilt

Washington Huskies and Pittsburgh Panthers prepared for the Rose Bowl with final workouts and preparatory tastings in Pasadena. Coaches and managers held luncheons and dinners as they braced for the big game and completed strenuous practices before delving into the bowl atmosphere.

Washington Pitt Pasadena Calif Pittsburgh Huskies Pitt Panthers San Bernardino

English Manner Nurse Pleads Guilty Over Fake Fire Alarm

Miss Mabel Mether, a children's nurse, sought to mail a letter in a red box and faced charges of turning in a false fire alarm. She pleaded guilty and received a suspended sentence after stating she spent much of her life in England where mail boxes are different.

New York Mabel Mather England

Flogging by Hooded Mob Targeted North Carolina Farmers

Two farmers were seized and flogged by a hooded mob calling themselves Christians. William Inman, 38, and Jesse Cox, 66, of Free land North Carolina, were questioned about church attendance before the brutal beating. Police are investigating the incident.

William Inman Freeland N. C Inman Jesse Cox Central Press

Famous Diamond To Glitter For Mrs. Ned McLean

Washington reports the Hope Diamond will shine at a New Year’s Ball hosted by Mrs. Evalyn Walsh McLean. She revives a 20 year old tradition with a 500 guest party at Friendship estate, new wing, two orchestras, loudspeakers, and overflow lodging for out of town attendees. Notables include Walter Damrosch and Mary Roberts Rinehart. no first family members will attend. Jock McLean turns 21 next month.

Washington Hope Evalyn Walsh McLean McLean Friendship Cabinet Walter Damrosch Mary Roberts Rinehart Joseph Hergesheimer Atwater Kents Philadelphia William Randolph Hearst Beverly

Salvation Army Watch Services Announced for Tomorrow Night

Major James Mars of the Salvation Army announced watch night services will be held tomorrow evening in the Court House Hall. Regular preaching begins at 8 o clock and the watch service opens at 10 30. A cordial invitation is extended to everyone.

James Mars Salvation Army Court House Hall

Gotham To Be Gay New Year's Eve Celebrations In 1936

New York forecasts a lively New Year's Eve with crowds around 1,000,000 in and about the city. Venues raise cover charges from $1 to $15, while some cut fees to attract patrons. Hotels and halls plan multiple parties as celebrations include meals, hats, noisemakers, and souvenirs.

Gotham New York Broadway Jack Dempsey Cotton Club Versailles Skylark Park Avenue Waldorf-Astoria Rainbow Room

Lindstrom Seeks Reinstatement to Baseball Return

Fred Lindstrom once the boy wonder of baseball plans to apply to Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis for reinstatement after quitting the Dodgers last May. He is convalescing from a broken right arm and may rejoin the Dodgers if Grimes wants him, or join another major league club or become a Chicago radio broadcaster.

Chicago Freddie Lindstrom Brooklyn Dodgers Lindstrom Kenesaw M. Landis the Dodgers Burelgh Grimes

County Transfers Real Property in Frederick County

The Frederick County clerk records transfers including Chapin Sacks Corporation to Southern Dairies Inc a lot and improvements in Stephens City for nominal consideration Heirs of Fred L Glaize deceased to John P Allen a parcel of land in Opequon District near Armen Nominal consideration William M Edmunds to Shenandoah Valley National Bank 132 acres northwest of Winchester Esther M Sevenk et al to John W Sibert a Cedar Creek Grade lot Shawnee District nominal consideration

Frederick County Chapin Sacks Corporation Southern Dairies, Inc Stephens City Fred L. Glaize John P. Allen Opequon Armel William M. Edmunds Shenandoah Valley National Bank Winchester Esther M. Sevenk John W. Sibert Cedar Creek Shawnee

County News Christmas Social And Travel Mentioned

County notes report Christmas visits and family gatherings. Fremont Dick of Winchester spent Christmas Eve with H. K. Dick. Ollie Lewis visits relatives in Piedmont West Virginia. The district also notes mumps illness among Jessie Lewis and Marjorie. Several families hosted dinners and attended a funeral in Piedmont.

Fremont Dick Winchester H. K. Dick Ollie Lewis Piedmont W. Va Jessie Lewis Marjorie Leo Lamp Washington, D. C Dye D. A. Smith John Lewis Tom Clark John Livengood John Smith Dick Duvall O. C. Dix Clarence Miller Charles, Esten Reva May Virginia Lee Kilmer Martinsburg Dory Miller

Refuge Christmas Eve Draws Busy Attendance

Refuge Virginia on December 30 reports a well attended Christmas Eve entertainment. Local residents and visitors share greetings as families visit kin in the area including Bowmen and Orndoffs. Various readers note illnesses and minor injuries, while others spend the holidays with relatives in Martinsburg and Winchester.

Canterbury Notes from CANTERBURY VA Christmas visitors

Canterbury notes record visitors and stays during Christmas and New Year. Mr. McClure Rowland from Leesburg visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. B A Rowland. Clinton Mumaw of Cincinnati visited his sister Mrs. Tom Perry. Supper guests included Andrew Kincaid Forest Glen Md and others. Teammates and relatives of Berryville and Refuge areas are listed among weekend visits.

Refuge Beverly Bowman James Ornoff Adaline Sargent Winchester Arthur Walls Roy Bowman L. L. Bowman Minnie Rouzee Kate Cornwell Dave Ebersole Garland Bray John Elsred Baltimore Frank Pitcock R. C. Hicks June J. Herbert Orndoff Martinsburg W. Va Marvin White Glen Phil Bowman Orndoff Ralph Hess Washington State Willis Ruggles Audrey’ Conner Wilma Ferrebee Canterburg McClure Rowland Leesburg B. A. Rowland Clinton Mumaw Cincinnati Ohio Tom Perry Andrew Kincaid Forest Glen T. C. Ferrebee Medrickle William Perdue Berryville Harry Rinkeland Reliance

Bank Closings On New Year Holiday 1937 Notices

New Year’s Day holiday closes several banks on Friday January 1 1937 All paper maturing that date may be paid on Saturday January 2 1937 Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Co Commercial and Savings Bank Union Bank of Winchester Shenandoah Valley National Bank announce holiday hours and next banking day.

J. H. Yost Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Co John IL. Sloat Commercial and Savings Bank Geo Brushnell Union Bank of Winchester Nees Eurring Harold G. Brown Shenandoah Valley N2t

Marian Martin Coat Frock Pattern 9172 Promises Chic Novelty

The Pattern 9172 coat-frock from Marian Martin features a contrasting pointed collar and cuffs with a bow sash. It promotes easy cutting and stitching via a Complete Diagrammed Sew Chart and offers sizes 12 through 40 with yardage details. Orders to the Pattern Depart Winchester Evening Star 232 W 18th St New York.

Marian Martin Cage Winchester Evening Star Pattern 18Th St New York

Slip Pattern No.1217 B for Barbara Bell sizes 34 to 50

The notice describes a sewing pattern for a slip with six gores and a V top, offered as Barbara Bell Pattern No.1217 B in sizes 34 through 50. It notes fabric requirements for size 34 and promotes sending for the Barbara Bell pattern book with recommendations for various fabrics and ages.

Barbara Bell

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