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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1934

Page

3

Entertainments and weddings mark Winchester holiday season

Mr and Mrs H T Snapp hosted a dinner with relatives in the Opequon area. The Christmas operetta A Poor Little Rich Girl was postponed and slated for January 3 at Stephens City High School Auditorium. Eleanor Shockey and Gordon Rice married in Rouzerville.

H. T. Snapp Mear Opequon Christina Carrie Snapp Odessa Baker Fannie Pitcock Frank Pritchard Henry Womeldorph Ella Snapp Near Opequon Linden Singhass Lester Winchester Mattie Snapp Garland Kathleen Snapp Middletown Oren Granville le Snapp Osts Julian Steele Stephens City High School Joe Nk

Social Calendar Highlights Weekly Meetings and Choirs

A dense list of weekly gatherings including adult choirs at First Baptist and Grace Lutheran, Kiwanis and Rotary Club luncheons at George Washington Hotel, District Nurse Association near the Court House, Braddock Street M E Church women, Winchester Elks Lodge, United Brethren youth choir, Bradock Street Methodist youth choir, Music Lovers Club, and Lions Club on Tuesday at the George Washington Hotel.

First Baptist Church Wedesday Kiwanis Club George Washington Hotel District Nurse Association Court House Young Peoples’ Choir The United Brethren Church Young Peoples Winchester Lodge Benevolent Protective Order of Elks Grace Lutheran Church Woman’s Missionary Society of Braddock Street M. E Golden Rule Bible Classroom Rotary Club Gorge Washington Hotel American Region Post Young Peoples” Choir Bradock Street Methodist Episcopal Church Music Lovers’ Club Lions Club

Capt Edward H Diffenderfer Ill At Home

Capt Edward H Diffenderfer a long time Winchester builder aged 90 is confined to bed at his South Braddock street home with illness regarded as serious by his family Friends have inquired daily about his condition He is father to Mrs R Frank Barr and Mrs Jack Smith who resides at the home palace.

Edward H. Diffenderfer Winchester South Braddock Street Diffenderfer Captain Diffenderfer R. Frank Barr North Avenue Jack Smith Home Palace

Dr. J A Richard Slightly Improved in Baltimore

Winchester dentist Dr. J A Richard, treated in University Hospital Baltimore after a December tonsillitis attack, is reported slightly improved. His wife returned from Baltimore saying he seems better. He had stayed home on South Stewart Street a few days before seeking specialist care.

J. A. Richard Winchester University Hospital Baltimore Richard South Stewart Street

Hart Strickler Wedding Marries In Hagerstown

Miss Edna Beatrice Hart wed Howard Preston Strickler on December 29 at the United Brethren Church parsonage in Hagerstown. Rev. George W. Stove officiated. The couple, both residents of Hagerstown, Md., plan to reside there with Edna the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alvey G. Hart and Howard son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard F. Strickler.

Eleanor M. Shockey Gordon Rice Routerville C. Gordon Rice W. Pa 8. L. Flickinger Centenary Reformed Church Washington Street Gordon Aikin John W. Nail North Main Street Charmian Rice Bruce Shockey Rouzerville Charles S. Rice Waynesboro Winchester Handley High School Keystone Valve and Manufacturing Corporation Highfield Pennsylvania Corporation Clerk’s Office Eleanor Shoskey Bruce Shoskey Edna Beatrice Hart Howard Preston Stickler The United Brethren Church George W. Stove Hagerstown Alvey G. Hart Strickler Howard F. Stickler

Reconstruction Finance Corp buys over 50 million in foreign gold

The Reconstruction Finance Corporation disclosed it purchased more than 50 million dollars of foreign gold as part of the administration plan to raise commodity prices. The move is reported by the Associated Press from Washington on January 2.

Washington Reconstruction Finance Corporation

Anderson Takes Up New Duties

Anderson named head for NC State College football program under a three year contract. Former Notre Dame coach Heardly W. Anderson takes over after storm damage to the banner.

Anderson An. Press North Carolina State College Heardly W Notre Dame

Important Crews Reported In Death Of Farm Woman

Coroner Fred Holland said investigators would soon have important evidence in the murder of Margaret Brumbley a 48 year old farm woman found beaten and stabbed to death at her home seven miles from Crisfield Md. early yesterday local officers expected major leads.

Associated Press Crisfield, Md Fred. Holland Margaret Brumbley

Coroner's Jury Reconsiders Brumbley Death Evidence

Sargeant Walter Martin from Baltimore examined the bedroom where Mrs Brumbley was killed. The coroner and Somerset officers count on his findings. Sheriff Luther Daugherty says Mrs Brumbley was probably struck with a blunt instrument and stabbed in the temple with an oyster knife.

Ments Holland Sargeant Walter Martin Baltimore Crisfield Luther Daugherty

Stock Market Quietly Opens New Year In Mixed Trade

New York stocks started the year with narrowly mixed moves in quiet trading. Profit taking from last Saturday's advance was evident in the early sessions as prices fluctuated without clear direction.

New York

Wall Street Kicks Off Year With Modest Gains

Market close shows fractional gains as January starts with cautious optimism. Foreign exchange climbs with sterling at 5.18 dollars, up by two cents.

Wall Street

Good Showing of Banks Pleasing To President

Federal deposit insurance up to 2500 was proclaimed in effect for all but 3 percent of depositors. President Roosevelt called it a move to renew faith as 13,423 banks were insured. The plan extends to July 30, 1934 and will rise to cover deposits up to 10000 in full.

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Associated Press Washington Roosevelt S Commercial & Savings Bank FDIC

Front Royal Silk Mill Reopening Confirmed

John R. Ruegg, superintendent of the Schwarzsch-Huber Silk Mill in Front Royal, confirms the mill will reopen today. About 50 employees will resume work this week and the number is expected to grow in subsequent weeks.

John R. Ruegg Schwarsenbach-Huber Front Royal

Former Chinese Minister Wu Dies at 47

Dr. C. C. Wu, former Chinese minister to the United States, died suddenly at age 47 in Hong Kong. Officials cited cerebral embolism as the cause.

Hong Kong China C.C Wu United States

Brooks' Compound Syrup of Tar with Cod Liver and Menthol

An historical advertisement for a cough remedy named Brooks' Compound Syrup of Tar with Extract of Cod Liver and Menthol. The product promises relief from coughs throat irritations and related symptoms. The listing emphasizes medicinal ingredients and health benefits typical of patent medicines in its era.

Brooks

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Dennis Fiesona Mrs. H. T. Snapp Stephens City School Mr. Steele B. C. Steele Riverton C. R. Loy Violet Carlisle Berryville Frank LeHew Verlin LeHew S. M. Grouse Cedarville Jim Price Pine Hills Mrs. Steele C. R. Greene Evelyn Eloise Vivian Chambers Leon Greene Christ Episcopal Church Mary Greenway Russell Hunter Gaunt Philomena Laren Frank Fuller Robert B. Nelson Elizabeth Adams Edward Blount Walter Blount Clarke County John Adams the Plains Fauquier County Berryville High School Johns Hopkins University Blount Funk W.H. Funk Memorial Hospital North Loudoun Street Washington, Pa E. R. Sperry Trone W. Sperry Thomas Sperry Fred Kline Samuel Madison Sperry Jane Scully Fairmont School John S. Scully Huntsberry Mr. Benham Harry K. Benham Page Brook Claire James A. Miller Burr Powell Harrison Georgia Conrad Anne Brooke Kern Harry R. Kern William P. McGuire Nellie Hamilton Warrenton Frances Budd Philadelphia Dabney Harrison Girls’ Athletic Club Girls’ Athletic Association West Piccadilly Street Women's Christian Temperance Union Handley Library Fred Stine Luray I. Fred Stine W. C. Shackleford Northern Virginia Henry Haas Harrisonburg W. A. Baker South Washington Street Richard E. Griffith, Jr R. E. Griffith West Clifford Street Haverford College Allen D. Merrill Sonny” and Margaret Clarke Merrill Pocomoke City, Md Helen Boyer Messrs R. J. Clower Luther Bauserman Woodstock Mary G. Lupton St. Elmo Cooper Mr. Cooper Hugh Reid Helen Allamong Stephenson Jesse Snapp Brucetown Lyda Chapman Bessie Mary Thornton Charles Thornton Shenandoah Avenue A. E. Bryant Wheling W. Va Nannie Turner West Cork Street John North, Jr Arabella Davies Lewis H. Hyde Thursday Bridge Club West Boscawen Street Virginia Peery Elkridge Hilda Miller Garland M. Hansbrough North Braddock Street Prof Mrs K. W. Butsler Shepherdstown Mr. Butsler D. F. Isler South Cameron Street Cecil Funk Virginia Richards William M. Richards Oakton, Va W. J. Hottel Bristol, Tenn Frank M. Magruder Elbert T. Magruder Richmond Congress Shenandoah Valley National Bank Front Royal Silk Mill Depos the Commercial & Savings Bank N. Loudoun St Loudoun St Sanico Stokely Price Brooks’ Pharmacy Philco Margaret L Hodgson Big Joe R. M. Swimley
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