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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1935

Page

6

Fame minded bachelors list for 1936 mariage hopes

A playful roundup names leading eligibles in New York Washington Chicago and Hollywood as prime matrimonial prospects for 1936. Figures include Frank Crowninshield Alfred Vanderbilt Harvey Laden Jimmy Donahe Arthur Metz Arthur Meeker Jr Henry Horner and Hollywood names Dick Powell Fred MacMurray Randolph Scott Gene Raymond Nelson Eddy among others.

M. E. Collins New York Washington Chicago Hollywood Frank Crowninshield Vanity Fair Fmost Alfred Gynne Vanderbilt Harvey Laden Jimmy Woolworth Donahue F. W. Woolworth Barbara Hutton J. Edgar Hoover Asen Rush D. Holt West Virginia Senate David I. Walsh Massachusetts Ken Tinkham Turner W. Battle, Jr Secretary of Labor North Carolina Augusta Rosso Italy Melvin Purvis Dillinger Arthur Metz Arthur Meeker, Jr Henry Horner

Vaucluse News Notes Summary of Christmas Visits

In Vaucluse Virginia on December 31 Mr and Mrs Robert Costello and Mr and Mrs Charles Willis and daughter visited relatives near Winchester and Maurertown. They attended a Christmas entertainment at Cedar Cliff on December 26 and a Christmas program at Ridings Chapel titled The Christ Child.

Vaucluse Robert Costello Charles Willis Scott Vann Winchester Martin Hammack Cedar Cliff Middleburg Costello Esther McInturff

Martins wedding guests and winter gathering noted

The text records a society gathering with Mr. and Mrs. Dyke of Martins as hosts guests included Lichliter wedding two daughters Marietta and Golightly and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Costello. Dinner guests on Friday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Inskip are mentioned as well.

Martins Charles Willis Marietta Golightly Robert Costello Fred Inskip

Whitacre Resident Hurt Falling From Porch

Whitacre Virginia resident Mr Kellar suffered a hip injury after falling from a porch at the Johnson home. A physician was delayed by swelling, and he was moved to Memorial Hospital in Winchester. His wife joined him in Winchester to be with him.

Cross Junction Eddie Largent F. J. Gardner J. W. Brannon Lowell Brannon Lowell, Jr Billy Baltimore Homer Spitzer Hedgesville W. Va Mildred Dick John W. Whitacre Lester Dailey

Whitacre Family Reunion Visit Spans Gainesboro

Mrs. George Whitacre and granddaughter Miss Mary Kate Omps spent two days last week visiting Mrs. Clay Rodgers and Mrs. C. T. Adams in Gainesboro.

George 8

Apprehension On Potomac River Flood Feared

Hagerstown Md December 31 snow blankets western Maryland eight to ten inches deep raising fears of floods in the Potomac River and its tributaries if there is a sudden thaw.

Potomac River Hagerstown Maryland

Conflict In Testimony At Dovel Hearing

A relative of the late Thomas L Williams described a hearing in which F L Dovel of Stephens City and eyewitness Walter Grim gave conflicting statements about the Millwood road accident of December 24. Williams died two days later from multiple injuries after the right front fender allegedly struck him as he retrieved a hat. Grim testified Dovel blew the horn and swung left, but not enough to avoid Williams, who was near his own car. Earlier reports note technical manslaughter charges against Dovel were dismissed.

Thomas L. Williams F. L. Dovel Stephens City Walter Grim Millwood Williams Grim Mr. Dovel Mr. Williams Bayliss The Star Dovel

Most Wandering Chickens Back On Their Roosts

The Associated Press survey shows over 90 percent of missing persons in 1935 returned home within a week or two. Notable exceptions include William F Ferry of New York who vanished after placing a wreath on his wife’s grave and Justice Joseph Force Crater who remained missing after years in Times Square.

John Lear Associated Press Chicago William F. Ferry New Yorker Justice Joseph Force Crater Times Square Crater New York

Mystery Study on Missing Men Surpasses Women Nationwide

A country-wide study finds men are more frequently missing than women, with February showing the deepest chill in disappearance reports. The report notes weather does not deter inquiries or affect attention to missing persons cases.

New Kiwanis Officers to Be Installed at Meeting

Kiwanis Club will install its new officers for the coming year at the meeting tomorrow. Past Lieutenant Governor Jesse Oakes will supervise the installation. Outgoing President Ansel Solenberg er will report and incoming President Wendell Goode will announce committee appointments. Board members for 1936 include George Bushnell Sam Brookes Ancel Groves Dr R H Kerlin Wilbur M Krise J Sloan Kuykendall and Dr H S Pifer. E B Cooper is vice president and Andrew Bell secretary treasurer.

Kiwanis Club Jesse Oakes Ansel Solenberger Wendell Goode George Bushnell Sam Brookes Ancel Groves R. H. Kerlin Wilbur M. Krise J. Sloan Kuykend

Premature New Year Prank Lands Boy in Police Custody

A 14 year old boy, only in shoes and socks, rapped at a young woman’s door then walked through snow to a second floor apartment in Baltimore. A neighbor helped him inside and provided clothes after the youth claimed two unnamed boys robbed him of clothes and 55 cents. police later investigated.

Baltimore Harry W. Meier Meier

Boy’s New Year celebration leads to clothes left in alley

Edward Hitzelberger testifies that the boy admitted removing his clothes and leaving them in an alley as part of a New Year celebration.

Edward Hitzelberger

Millions In Racing Taxes Paid To State Treasuries

A New York 1935 survey shows 15 states collected 6 972 550 43 from pari mutuel and turnstile receipts, boosting totals over 1934. The total of all such machines reached 220 753 268, with New York, Louisiana, and Missouri excluded.

New York Associated Press Amea Louisiana Missouri

There's Something About a New Broom and a New Frock

An illustration and description promote Barbara Bell Pattern No. 1787-B a trim house dress set in sizes 14 through 44 with a V neck contrasting fabric bright buttons and a belt. The design features a gathered blouse a full skirt with front panel pockets kick pleats and coordinated collar and cuffs. Pattern book details and ordering instructions are provided with tomorrow teaser on a detachable criss cross collar.

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