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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1936

Page

3

Civic League Luncheon To Feature Safe-Driving Film

The February Civic League meeting will be a luncheon at the George Washington Hotel on Thursday February 6 at 1245 p m. The program spotlights a safe-driving campaign with The Winchester Star Lions Club and the Chamber of Commerce and includes a moving picture shown after lunch before the Rotary Club. Andrew Bell Chamber secretary arranged the film from the state highway safety department. Mrs Ralph Snapp and Mrs William M Richards head arrangements.

League Civic League George Washington Winchester Star Lions Club Chamber of Commerce Rotary Club Andrew Bell State Department of Highway Safety Ralph Snapp William M. Richards

Social calendar items for Sunday to Friday events

A listing of community meetings and events: Charley Rouss Fire Company service at Capito Theatre with a 2:30 assembly at Rouss Hall. Young People’s League program at Macedonia M E Church by Brucetown league. Week motifs include Lions Club luncheon, Modern Woodmen camp meeting, Kiwanis luncheon, District Nurses meeting, Young People’s Choir practice, Eagles lodge, beauty pageant, Grace Lutheran adult choir, Civic League luncheon, Rotary luncheon, Sun shine Club at Braddock Street M E Church, and American Legion luncheon at George Washington Hotel.

Charley Rouss Fire Company Capito Theatre Rouss Hall Young People’s League Macedonia M. E. Church South Brucetown League Woman's Auxiliary Winchester Medical Hospital The Lions Club George Washington Hotel Modern Woodmen of America Camp Hall North Loudoun Street Kiwanis Club District Nurses’ Association United Brethren Church Winchester Lodge No Ellis Piccadilly and Braddock Boyce Grace Lutheran Church

Miss Paula Larned Engaged to Marry Joseph Miller

Miss Paula Alexander Larned becomes engaged to Joseph F. Guffey Miller son of Carroll Miller of Washington and Pittsburgh and a U S Senate relative. The couple will wed in late spring in Washington with West Point and Yale ties noted among families. Local guests join Larned and Miller kin for weekend visit. Virginia officials discuss vocational education work.

Paula Larned Joseph Miller Paul Alexander Larned West Hartford Conn Paula Alexander Larned Joseph F. Guffey Miller Carroll Miller Interstate Commerce Commission Miller Washington Pittsburgh Miss Larned Arthur Davenport Charles Town Virginia England United States Military Academy E. B. Alexander Alexandria West Point Charles W. Larned Ww. E. Larned Academy Hartford Art School Yale School of Fine Arts Mr. Miller Nicholas Martian Washington, Lee Dandridge Col Edward Cook Pennsylvania University of Pittsburgh Berzelius Tau Beta Pi Sigma Xi Colony Club Milwaukee Chain Belt ‘Co

Surprise Bridge and Dance Honoring Ennis in Charles Town

A surprise party at Mr. and Mrs. Julian Rogers home honored Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Ennis of Charles Town W Va. About twenty guests attended enjoying bridge and dancing with yellow and white refreshments. Present were Evelyn Ennis Mary Rissle Emma Patton Frances Trimble Winnie Duckworth Matchie DeVonde Harry Ridgeway Paul Wright Lyle Thayer Vincent Noonan Bobby Jones Bill Fox Ryland Conner and the Rogers couple. The Ennises received many gifts.

Julian Rogers Wilbur Ennis Charles Town W. Va Emma Patton Frances Trimble Winnie Duckworth Matchie DeVonde Harry Ridgeway Paul Wright Lyle Thayer Vincent Noonan Bobby Jones Bill Fox Ryland Conner Ennis

William E. Carson Suffered Rib Injury in Hospital Visit

William E. Carson former chairman of the State Conservation and Development Commission of Riverton fractured a rib early this week while undergoing an x-ray at Memorial Hospital. He is reported today to be satisfactorily improving.

William E. Carson State Conservation and Development Commission Riverton Memorial Hospital Pease

Mayor Anderson to Teach Bible Class at Grace Lutheran

Mayor C R Anderson will lead the Grace Lutheran Church Men's Bible Class session at 9 45 Sunday morning. He will present the lesson and also give a talk on the topic.

Anderson C.R. Anderson Grace Lutheran Church

Sunday School Plans Clothes Drive for Needy

The Young People of the church at last Sunday's meeting decided to give clothing to those in need. Parents are urged to remind their children and the group to bring clothing to Sunday School tomorrow morning.

Mrs J M Steck Jr Hosts Luncheon for Mrs Edward Barr

Mrs J M Steck Jr hosted a luncheon in honor of Mrs Edward Barr former Virginia Hunter Boyd who married last summer. About 30 guests attended but Mrs Steck fell ill and could not attend her own event.

J. M. Steck, Jr Edward Barr Virginia Hunter Boyd

Clergy Leaders Open Two Week Inspiration Meeting Tour

Rev W O Talbert travels to Fredericksburg to partner with Rev Dr F J Prettyman for a two week inspiration meeting then proceeds to Port Republic and Grottoes in Rockingham county to assist Rev Dr M D Mitchell. Among tourists at Silver Springs Florida were Charles A Pine and Calvin Chapman with spouses from this city. Dorothy Marie Netherton, daughter of H T Netherton, underwent mastoiditis surgery at Memorial Hospital and is improving. United Brethren young people's choir urged to attend Sunday 11 45 service. Mia Stacy Lloyd return from Florida to Carter Hall Clarke county. Evelyn Ennis of Charles Town guest of Mrs Julian Rogers. Mary Shanholtz, ill last week, now able to go out.

H. Eugene Richardson Reliance Warren County Johnson Nursing Home Front Royal Velma Jeane Richardson Nora Brannum George Brannum Harrisonburg Rockingham County W. O. Talbert Fredericksburg F. J. Prettyman Port Republic and Grottoes M. D. Mitchell Silver Springs Fla Charles A. Pine Calvin Chapman Dorothy Marie Netherton H. T. Netherton South Market Street Memorial Hospital United Brethren Young People’s Choir

Canada United States Securities Trade Surges in 1935

The Dominion reports Canada sold 180,170,178 dollars of securities to the United States in 1935 while buying 116,615,692 dollars, the highest cross border activity between the two nations.

Ottawa Ont Canada United States Dominion

The Next Hundred Years The Unfinished Business of Science

January Book Club selection The Next Hundred Years The Un finished Business of Science by C C Furnas surveys main scientific fields with candor and wit. The book critiques present day uncertainties and offers a delightful view of scientific progress. Available to borrow at Handley Library.

C. C. Furnas Handley Library

Winchester Evening Star Warren County Bureau Notice

Editorial and advertising service details for the Warren County Bureau of The Winchester Evening Star. Provides contact telephone number Front Royal 149 R for subscriptions and services.

Warren County The Winchester Evening Star Telephone Front Royal 149-R

Front Royal News Roundup in Warren County Highlights

Front Royal Virginia reports a slate of local updates. Adult emergency education classes begin Monday at 7 30 PM in Fireman's Hall with teachers Mrs Grace Sutphin and Mrs Kate Owen. Social and academic visits span Front Royal residents including families visiting relatives in Texas and Washington. Classroom events and local operator meetings also noted.

Front Royal Warren County Grace Sutphin Kate Owen

Ice Treated At City Intersections After Cold Wave

City workers remove ice at numerous intersections as a cold spell ends and scatter cinders at others. Drivers are warned that moisture on the slick streets can form quickly once temperatures rise, making control of vehicles difficult.

Richmond Weekend Social Notes Highlight Local Visitors

Mr Jack Morgan and two children spent yesterday and today in Richmond with Mrs Morgan. Byrne Downing Jr plans a two month trip to Florida and southern states for Old Virginia Packing Co. Dr H H Sherman and Col John C Boggs attended Randolph-Macon Academy executive meeting in Richmond with Mrs Boggs and Miss Byrd Anderson. Edgar Rohr of Manassas will visit his parents L S Rohr for the weekend. The Royal Troubadors sing at Walton ballroom tonight. Giles Downing and Howard McFall travel to Richmond for the Richmond University vs Randolph-Macon College game in Ashland. Lyle McFall will join them then return home for the weekend. Misses Helena Symond and Lillian McFall of Washington will spend the weekend at home. J Peters will spend the weekend in Norfolk.

Marjory Baptiste Boydton, Va Anne Bond Petersburg Byrne Downing, Jr Florida Old Virginia Packing Company H. H. Sherman Col John C. Boggs Randolph-Macon Academy Richmond Boggs Byrd Anderson Giles Downing Howard McFall Richmond University Raudolph Macon College Ashland Lyle McFall Helena Symond Lillian McFall Washington

Rotary dinner guest speaker on horse breeding at Front Royal

Major Marion M. Voohees of the Front Royal Remount Depot addressed the Rotary Club on horse breeding as a key part of the U S Army Remount Service and the Front Royal Depot. G W Garner of Strasburg attended as a guest.

Front Royal Marion M. Voohees U. S. Army Remount Service G. W. Garner Strasburg

Rev W W McIntyre to Preach at Front Royal M E Church

The Rev W W McIntyre presiding elder of the Winchester District of the M E Church South will be guest preacher at the Front Royal M E church tomorrow at 11 o'clock. After the service he will conduct the second quarterly conference of the district.

Front Royal W. W. McIntyre Winchester M. E. Church South M. E

Advisory Board Meets Monday on County Planning Program

Advisory Board of county and town professionals and business men will meet Monday at 1 30 in the social room of the Methodist Church Front Royal to discuss a county planning program. County Agent D M Cloyd will preside.

Front Royal Methodist Church D. M. Cloyd

Stop Is Necessary Preventing Car From Steering

The statement notes that stopping is required to avoid loss of control as wheels lock and the vehicle cannot be steered. It implies a hazardous condition where failure to halt could lead to an accident.

Auto overturns school door in Paulding incident

A driver showed contempt for education by driving up a sidewalk and up 12 steps to the high school entrance, smashing the front door in a dramatic act in Paulding, Ohio. The event spurred police and school officials to review security and safety measures.

Paulding, O

Counterfeit tax tokens found in Toppenish

In Toppenish Washington counterfeit tax tokens appeared recently with holes punched in them. Real tokens are worth five cents each and these fakes aim to mimic the official money used for state taxes.

Flower Culture To Be Discussed By Demonstrators

Home Demonstration program for February 3-8 lists 4-H Club meetings and flower culture talks. Activities include sessions with Miss McBryde on flower gardening and yard improvement for Gore Stephens City and other clubs across Frederick County.

Farrar Ram Hayfield Aes Kernstown Stephens City Mountain View Frederick County

Restaurant to Be Sold February 13 in Winchester

The National Park Restaurant on North Loudoun Street in Winchester, once advertised as The Greek Restaurant, will be sold on February 13 following a distress warrant for rent. The property owner is E. R. Huntsberry, with operators listed as John Dillis and John Pappas. It is unclear if the business will continue after the sale.

National Park Winchester E. R. Huntsberry C. E Dillis John Pappas Huntsberry

Magnificent Obsession At Palace Next Week

The Palace Theatre screens Universal's Magnificent Obsession in a John M. Stahl drama featuring Irene Dunne and Robert Taylor. Irene Dunne plots against Taylor, a moonlit car incident causes a crash and brain injury, leading to blindness and a tale of pathos across the United States and Paris.

Universal John M. Stahl Palace Theatre Irene Dunne Robert Taylor Taylor Miss Dunne United States Paris

Winchester Jury Commissioners Appointed for 159 Start

Judge Philip Williams appoints Robert S. Bell and Noble C. Pierce as jury commissioners for Winchester for the year beginning February 15 in an order filed with the city clerk.

Robert S. Bell Noble C. Pierce Philip Williams Winchester

Snowy Weather Outlook for North and Middle Atlantic States

Weather outlook for the week beginning Monday calls for snow in the North and Middle Atlantic states. Snow is expected on Monday with snow or rain in the south portion by Wednesday. Fronts pass with colder temperatures around Thursday and then a slight warmup later in the period.

Washington North Middle Atlantic

Why Zone Survey Steps Up For City Planning

Officials stress real property survey is not for tax use but to aid zoning plans. Monday’s survey seeks information to guide the City Planning Commission in proposing residential commercial and industrial zones without upheaving current conditions. Public cooperation is urged to ensure accurate data for protecting and guiding property development.

City Planning Commission

Also Mentioned on This Page

Rotary, Club Sunshine Club Braddock Street H. B. Garber No. 204 Parkway Robert Conrad Post American Legion Teachers’ College W. R. Legge Staunton Warrentown McKinley Order of the Eastern Star McKinley Chapter Philco Mrs. Pine Harry R. Kern, Jr Washington, D. C Mia Stacy Lloyd Carter Hall Clarke County Evelyn Ennis Mary Shanholtz H. L. Shanholtz South Kent Street Front Royal News J. B. Harnsberger North Carolina Falla Church High School Randolph-Macon Parker Hitt Mary Lou Hitt Texas Lieut Warren Whitside Mrs W. W. Whitside Remount Depot Betty Russell Berryville Joseph W. Keyser Capt Mrs. Elmer Young Retail Merchants Association Fairlawn W. R. Hillyard W. E. Collins Frank Collins Norman Mauck Mary Wood Shannon Pan-American School Frank Forsyth, Jr William and Mary J. Frank Forsyth Jack “Armer George Armel W. CC.” Weaver Irene Hoskins Ethel Stickley New York City Weavers Department Store Duncan Gibb University of Virginia Frank Gibb Mrs. Brill C. A. Duke Henry Downing Luray Harry Graves O. W. Borden Mr. Borden Carnation Beauty Shop Ilasol Brooks’ Pharmacy Jack Morgan H. H. Marlow Edgar Rohr Manassas Mrs. L Rohr Royal Troubadors Walton Ball Room Sixth Street Mr. J. Peters Norfolk Major Voohees Rotary Mr. McIntyre M. C. McBryde Palace Shenandoah Valley National Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation the Commercial & Savings Bank Underwood N. Loudoun St Telephone R. M. Swimley Winchester Furniture Co Main St Lincoln Zephyrs Lincoln Pie RGA Jack Armstrong WJSV
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