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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1932

Page

3

Community group meetings fill weekly social calendar

A busy schedule lists Legion Auxiliary at Mrs C E Dorsette home, South End Hose Company elections, Lions Club lunch at George Washington Hotel, Kiwanis luncheon, United Brethren youth meeting, Grace Lutheran choir practice, Rotary Club luncheon, George Washington Hotel tap and ballroom dancing, American Legion Post luncheon, and Choral Club practice at First Presbyterian annex. Full attendance urged.

American Legion Auxiliary C. E. Dorsette Morgan Street South End Hose Company Lions’ Club George Washington Hotel Kiwanis Club Young People’s Dho United Brethren Church Grace Lutheran Church Rotary Club Stafford Pemberton American Legion Post First Presbyterian Church

Engagements and Society Notes From Front Royal Area

Judge and Mrs Olmstead announce the engagement of their daughter Margaret to Mr Lynn Orville de Lashmutt of Washington. The wedding is planned for early summer and Margaret has recently debuted in Washington and winters with her aunt and uncle Dr Henry Cook Macatee at 2324 California Street. Ruth Loraine DeBussey marries Dr John Braxton McKee in Winchester at the residence of Dr and Mrs George H Smith Jr. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs John W De Bussey of Detroit. the groom is son of Dr and Mrs Thomas K McKee of Smyth County. An important L T L meeting is set for Thursday January 7 at 7:30 PM at Braddock Street Methodist Church South. Miss Boyd hosts a bridge luncheon for Miss Mary Virginia Steck and Miss Harriet Jacobs, with Steck a Vas sar College student and daughter of Mrs H Clay De Grange. Miss Zula B Smoot, a local nurse, remains in stock to mourn her father David Smoot.

G. Olmstead Front Royal Margaret Lynn Orville de Lashmutt Washington Miss Olmstead Henry Cook Macatee California Street de Lashmutt Grace Moffatt de Lashmutt Lynn O. de Lashmutt Ruth Loraine DeBussey J. B. McKee John Braxton McKee Winchester George H. Smith West Cork Street S.%. Clark First Baptist Church John W. DeBussey Detroit Mich Dr. McKee Thomas K. McKee Smyth County Miss Boyd Mary Warden Boyd Fairmont Avenue Mary Virginia Steck Harriet Jacobs Atlanta Boston Mass Miss Steck Miss Jacobs Vassar College H. Clay de Grange

Miss Helen French Bride of Mr T P Chapman

Mrs. William Schoonover French of Woodstock announces the marriage of her daughter Miss Helen French to Mr. Thomas Prince Chapman on Saturday January 2 in Washington. Chapman is secretary treasurer of Shenandoah Caverns Inc and heads the caverns advertising department. He belongs to Acca Temple Richmond.

William Schoonover French Woodstock Helen French Thomas Prince Chapman Washington Chapman H. B. Chapman Shenandoah Caverns, Inc the Caverns Acca Temple Order of Mystic Shrine Richmond Gladys Carpenter Kernstown William A. Swartz Clearbrook Hagerstown Daubert C. J Triplett Bunker Hill Swartz E. J. Swartz Brucetown Woolen Mills

Holiday Travelers Return Home From Miami Trip

Mrs. Emma Benson and relatives returned to the Valley Pike home after a Christmas motoring holiday to Miami. Miss Beulah Crigler of Culpeper and Miss Mariella Benson also joined the party, with others from Shenandoah and Culpeper counties.

Emma Benson Miami Fila Valley Pike Beulah Crigler Culpeper Handrey Shenandoah

Weekend visitors and residents return amid social notes

Long list of local residents and guests returning home or visiting in town. Names include Sampsell Winkfield Crisman Huntsberry Huntsberry Russell Brown and others with their destinations in Harrisonburg Winchester Waynesboro and Washington. One illness note reports Janet Jenkins recovering from measles and pneumonia.

Local residents return from holiday visits and travels

A long list of residents depart and return from holiday visits across cities including Wilmington, Philadelphia, Washington, Roanoke, and Martinsburg. Students Cadet William Kern returns to West Point. Miss Velma Pannett to Garfield Hospital. Miss Lou Mace to Philadelphia. families greet relatives in Charlottesville and Bristol as they resume duties and schooling.

37 Hurt When Bus Wrecks Near Stoyestown Pennsylvania

A motor bus wreck near Stoyestown, Pennsylvania injures all 37 aboard. Mrs Bessie Brown of Woodbridge New Jersey suffers skull and spine fractures. R A Kneff of Akron Ohio has a fractured arm. The Great Eastern Stage overturned after leaving the Lincoln Highway and caught fire. Firefighters were called to the scene.

Associated Press Johnstown Stoyestown Bessie Brown Woodbridge N. J R. A. Kneff Akron Great Eastern Stage Lincoln Highway

Washington awaits Japanese moves in Manchuria

Washington awaits new moves by Japan in Manchuria as U S officials monitor regional actions. Wet advocates note sentiment gains as 60 anti prohibition measures are introduced in Congress versus an average of 70 in prior years.

Washington Japan Manchuria Wet Congress

Governor Pollard Nears End Of Virginia Budget Message

Richmond Jan 4 The 1932 Virginia General Assembly nears completion of the Governors message and the biennial budget with legislators awaiting deficit free planning. Pollard studied commission reports on highways county reform and criminal costs ahead of a January 14 budget release and editors meeting.

Associated Press Richmond Virginia General Assembly Pollard General Assembly Commission On Commercial Highway Transportation

Tribute to Dulaney B Purcell Brucetown Native Dies in Baltimore Construction Accident

The death of Dulaney Byrd Purcell, 1910 born in Brucetown and youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Byrd Purcell, occurred December 21 in Baltimore from an accident while erecting a building. A large crowd attended his Christmas day service at home and he was buried in Brucetown cemetery. Reverends Clark Myerly and McFaden led rites as floral tributes marked the mournful farewell.

Dulaney Byrd Purcell Byrd.Purcell Brucetown Baltimore C. J. Clark Harry Myerly F. T. McFaden Winchester

Tenor Cyril Mee to Broadcast Songs of Yesterday Tonight

Winchester singer Cyril Mee will broadcast a program titled Songs of Yesterday at 10:15 this evening from radio station WJSV located at Mount Vernon Hills Virginia. The program showcases Mee as a prominent entertainer and vocal performer.

Cyril Mee Winchester WJSV Mount Vernon Hills

Business School For Winchester Opens Officially

The Southeastern Commercial College in Winchester held its formal opening at 9 o'clock. Mayor Shryock and Rev. E. T. Clark addressed guests, praising the new school and urging steady effort to reach the top. Miss Harper welcomed students as the day and night classes begin.

Southeastern Commercial College Winchester Edna Isenhour E. T. Clark The Baptist Church Shryock Harper Clark Commercial College

Chas. R. Edmonds of Front Royal Dies in Winchester

Charles Robert Edmonds a longtime Front Royal resident died at Winchester Memorial Hospital at 12 15 PM after a yearlong decline. He was 67 and had worked as an undertaker with Updyke and Edmonds before turning to carpentry. Survived by his wife Bertha Sapinger, daughter Mrs. Donald Campbell of Hagestown, and son Lloyd Edmonds of New York City. Remains to Front Royal. funeral planned for Wednesday.

Charles Robert Edmonds Front Royal Winchester Memorial Hospital Edmonds Updyke and Edmonds Bertha Sapinger Warren County Donald Campbell Hagerstown Lloyd Edmonds New York City

Comptroller Calls For Bank Statements From Banks

The comptroller of the currency issued a call for the condition of all national banks as of the close of business Thursday December 1, 1931. This action was communicated by the Associated Press from Washington.

Associated Press Washington Comptroller of the Currency

London Jeweler Robbed of Gems in Bold Mayfair Heist

In a daring London robbery, several men in a car stopped Regent Street, knocked the manager to the pavement, seized $100,0000 of gems from a vault over the weekend, and sped away from the bank vicinity. An American actress news item follows with a quip about diaries.

Associated Press London Mayfair Regent Street

Bias and Ghiles 41 MUSLS of New Hampshire in Senate row

Charles P. Stewart critiques Moses Khiles of New Hampshire for provoking opposition through sharp wit. The piece argues the office of President pro tempore lacks real power but notes Moses’ habit of belittling colleagues across parties. His biting humor risks backfiring.

Musls New Hampshire Congress Curtis Senate New Moses New Hampshire Statesman Solons

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Margaret Olmstead Marr Braddock Street Zula B. Smoot David Smoot Huntsberry T. P. Chapman Mr. Swartz Florida Miss Cooper Beatrice Cooper Charles Mander Alexandria Raymond Cooper Fox Theatre Miss Keller Margaret Keller George Keller Rosalie Oakes Catherine McVicar Reuben H. Hulver Ethel V. Williams Frederick County S. R. Ludwig Madelin Walton Clyde Eby Walton Madelin Johnson Walton Robert Dulaney Ward Bladenboro N. C Poston Esther Poston William L. Poston North Kent Street du Four White Hall League White Hall Community League White Hall School House Charles L. Scott Easton S. S. Hawkins Albin Charles Godfrey Miller Mr. Miller Marian Tupper Miller Frances Kline Isabelle Cain Memorial Hospital James Sampsell Willie Sampsell Anne Harrison James B. Winkfield National Avenue Hunter C Lester Dailey Cross Junction Ruby Coverstone Pittsburgh Martha Tucker Handley Avenue Fairfax, Va Sidney N. Jones Sybella Crisman E. Blanche Crisman Harrisonburg State Teachers’ College Harriet Pearson Chase City Mrs Lewis Pearson W. A. Huntsberry W. E. Huntsberry North Loudoun Street West Point N. Y United States Military Academy Virginia Anne Huntsberry Farmville Loudoun Street E. B. Rowe Rest W. H.trimble R. A. Trimble White Hall W. W. Frazier Meda Frazier Ridgeway Otterbein Guild of Frances Bush South Street Guild Margaret Beck Paul Beck North Avenue Elizabeth Burkhalter Handley High School Stewart Street June Bean Peter Vredersburgh Williamstown Williams Colles Virginia Vredenburgh A. M. Baker South Washington Street Virginia Glass Dove Boyce Martinsburg Mrs. Wageey Harry F.byrd,jr Virginia Military Institute Lexington Harry F. Byrd Rosemont Berryville Anne Tucker McGuire American Academy of Dramatic Art Carnegie Hall Hunter H. McGuire North Braddock Street Virginia Cover Russell Holton Arms School For Harry K. Russell South Stewart Street Clara Berry Southern Inn Piccadilly Street Miss Berry Richard B. Brown Mrs. Brown P. C.brooks Fishburne Military School Waynesboro W. A. Brooks National Training School Lucy May Cochran Sue Ellen Brown Marshall Winkfield School of Medicine Medical College of Virginia Rev. W. H. Sampsell Janet Jenkins Fred. Jenkins No. 515 Leigh Williams Wilmington, del Seddon Nelson University of Virginia Robert B. Nelson West Boscawen Street H. Clay DeGrange Manheim, Pa Harry E. Potts H. Russell Potts Wilmington Del Garland F. Potts Bessie L. Corkey Washington Street Spring Lake Mary Wineman Greensburg, Pa Ralph Cain John Fisher Roanoke College Salem, Va W. Lee Fisher Valley Avenue John I. Brown, Jr West Pittston, Pa John I. Brown Lou Mace Philadelphia Katie Mace South Braddock Street Ladies’ Aid Society Centenary Reformed Church Velma Pannett Garfield Hospital Lee Pannett Sarah Brooks Messrs. H. C. and Bright Grove Mary Himelright William Edgar New York Edgar George W. Ring Charlottesville Lillian Oakes J. C. Oakes West Cecil Street Bristol Virginia Interment College Edna Lamb Covington John Lamb William Bentley Kern John A. Kern Stanley Clevenger Raleigh North Carolina State University Eloise Clowser Clifton Clowser Pennsylvania Gov. Pollard Assembly Executive Mansion James H. Price J. Sinclair Brown Salem House Brown D. B. Purcell Business School For Winchester Chas. R. Edmonds Humorist Buncutter Tire Co Who's Who In Charles P. Stewart Sidewine George H. Moses the Commercial & Savings Bank National Credit Corporation No. 1 Federal Reserve District R. M. Swimley C. W. Ramsburg Grocery Ryan, “Gr Fair Play Store Pecan Glade Reardon’s
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