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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1936

Page

3

Harms Receives Warm Reception In Philadelphia Concert

William Harms, billed by Winchester National Concert Association, earned praise in Philadelphia after being chosen by Leopold Stokowski to perform Bach’s Fifth Brandenburg Concerto with the Philadelphia Orchestra in three concerts. Critics lauded his unaccompanied first movement cadenzas and overall technique.

William Harms Winchester National Concert Association Philadelphia Leopold Stokowski Bach Philadelphia Record Harms Evening Bulletin Evening Public Ledger Samuel Laciar Mr. Harms

New Year Dance at Massie Home in Stephens City

Miss Mabel Massie entertained a large group of friends at her home in Stephens City on New Year's evening. Among guests were Miss Mary Ruth Grimier of Savannah and several local residents. Also noted were upcoming staff changes at Miller's Drug Store and returns from Florida trips by Mrs. W. F. Long and Miss Jane Cooper.

Mabel Massie Frank Massie Stephens City Mabel Mary Ruth Grimier Savannah Miss Massie Massie Heath Virginia Stickley Helen Marian Watson Susie Nettie Carbaugh Elizabeth Wolfe Sarah Brumback Margaret Bauserman Martha Funk Anne Snake Winchester Roy Wisecarver Joe Funk Russell Orndorff Phil Ba Eddie O’néley Buster Lovelay Howard Massie Harold Estep New Market Heterway Ridgeway W. Vierhard Tacre Cumberland Sam Stickley Strasburg William Stickley, Jr Richard Petrie Jane Cooper Florida Miss Jane Cooper Charles H. Cooper Martinsburg Pike Jacksonville Taropa Lakeland St. Petersburg Key West Florida Keys Miss Cooper Havana Cuba Prof L. Adolph Richards Civil Service Preparatory School Washington, D. C Handley High Sch Achhool Jersey City N. J Relay Wewberry’s Five and Ten Cooper Richard A. Cooper Cedar Creek Handley High School Gulf Refining Company Margaret Jane Willey Middletown James L. Willey Miss Willey

Social Calendar of Lancaster Area Clubs and Groups

Tuesday events include Lions at George Washington Hotel and Berryville Camp anniversary at the same venue. Wednesday features Kiwanis luncheon, District Nurse Association meet, Young People’s Choir practice, and Winchester Frederick County Young Democratic Club dinner. Thursday Rotary Club luncheon and Otterbein Guild meeting, with Friday American Legion gathering at George Washington Hotel.

George Washington Berryville Camp No Modern Woodmen of America Aoe Win United Brethren Church Winchester and Frederick County Young Democratic Club Winchester Lodge Ellis Piccadilly Grace Rotary Club George Washington Hotel Otterbein Guild Frances Chapman North Cameron Street Robert Y. Conrad Post American Legion

Misses Wood to Return From Barnesville Visit

Misses Mollie and Clara Wood plan to return home to Millbank near the Opequon after spending Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Gibson Bradfield in Barnesville Ohio. They travel with Mr. and Mrs. Bradfield and their sons Ely and Edmund Bradfield who go back to Episcopal High School in Alexandria Virginia. Mrs. Bradfield’s mother Mrs Ernest Eze will stay in Ainesville for the winter as the Bradfields visit Mr. and Mrs. B F Arthur Jr of South Stewart Street next week.

Barnesville Mollie Clara Wood Gibson Bradfield Ohio Millbank Opequon Bradfield Messrs Ely Edmund Bradfield Episcopal High School Alexandria Ernest 8

Ed ward W. Scheer honored as head of two railways

Ed ward W. Scheer longtime Baltimore and Ohio executive earned the presidency of both the Reading Company and the Central Railroad of New Jersey, succeeding the late Charles H. Ewing. Born in 1875 at Zaleski Ohio, he has 45 years in railroading and strong ties to Winchester and the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival. Beckford School boys sail to Florida for winter session aboard the Berkshire under headmaster E B Whelan.

Edward W. Scheer Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Reading Company Central Railroad of New Jersey Charles H. Ewing Scheer Zaleski Baltimore and Ohio Winchester Beckford Florida Beckford School Woodstock E. B. Whelan Baltimore Berkshire Merchants and Miners Line Ormond Fla Jacksonville Paul Rutledge Delmar Robinson

Former Resident Frye Dies in Springfield Ill at 77

Obituary notes Charles Edward Frye of Shenandoah County born near Lebanon Church. He worked as a contractor and builder in Illinois after long Virginia roots, survived by his widow Emma Goff Frye and many Virginia relatives. last Virginia visit 1932 Frye Reunion at Old Frye Fort.

Charles Edward Frye Springfield Mr. Frye Joe Pressley Frye Bowman's Crossing Shenandoah County Lebanon Church Ohio Illinois Frye Charlie Frye Virginia Strasburg Laura B. Windle Viola Rosenberger Julian, Lloyd Holmes Rosenberger Hayfield Atwell Frye Woodstock

Cottage Cheese Salad Tip With Tart Jelly

A kitchen tip suggests topping cottage cheese salad with one teaspoon of tart jelly to dress it up and enhance flavor. The note emphasizes the jelly's taste and its decorative appeal.

President Seeks Broad Neutrality Policy To Discourage War

President Roosevelt urged Congress to set a strict neutrality policy aimed at discouraging war. House and Senate leaders introduced bills granting wide authority to restrict arms and non-mission materials, with differing approaches on quotas and export bans. A final plan would bar exports and loans during war, while others push mandatory restrictions based on trade shifts.

Washington Roosevelt Congress State Department United States McReynolds D-Tenn House Foreign Affairs Committee Pittman Senate Foreign Relations Committee Rep Ludlow D-Ind Nye R-Nd Clark D-Mo Foreign Relations Committee Senate America

Famous Davies Light Opera Co In Varied Program

Davies Light Opera Company led by William Davies performs at Handley Auditorium in a two part program. Part one features quartet numbers duets solos and piano pieces with works by Koontz Dvořák Purcell Verdi and others. part two offers excerpts from Bohemian Girl Martha The Vagabond King Rio Rita No No Nanette or Of Thee I Sing showcasing dramatic operatic scenes.

Famous Davies Light Opera Co Handley Auditorium Winchester Education Association Davies Light Opera Company William Davies Chicago Davies Martin Koontz Joshua Jericho Lawson Dvorak Tannhauser Catman Purcell Verdi Martha Rio Rita Nannette

Protests Mount as Light Drive Forwards

A public protest over traffic lights grows as residents call for safety hearings. The article notes driver M C Fleet testifying about a left turn that caused injuries to Mr Franks daughter, with reckless driving dismissed after costs. Pastor W M Brashears criticizes council for lacking traffic lights at busy points. A large crowd is expected at Tuesday night’s budget hearing.

Payl M. C. Fleet Frank Fleet Hollis C. R. Anderson W. M. Brashears Council

Democrats Begin 36 Campaign Wed Night Card

Card of thanks from Lottie Paynter expresses sincere appreciation to many friends for sympathy at the death of her mother Malvina Johnston. Campaign note indicates context of the 1936 campaign.

Malvina Johnston Lottie Paynter

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Franklin Anderson Miller’s Drug Store C. Franklin Anderson Miller's Drug Store Anderson Virginia Woolen Company Brooks’ Pharmacy East Piccadilly Street Mr. Anderson C. A. Anderson No. 339 West Cork Street Michael Collins Miller United Brethren Young People’s Choir Misses Wood Mr. Scheer Margaret L Hodgson Pudding Brooks Springfield, Ill Charles E. Frye Nina Lou Triplett Richard A. Cooper, Jr Harrisburg New York West Cork Street Irvin Triplett Hagerstown Thomas Smallwood E. Bruce Shade Cincinnati Engineering The University of Cincinnati Robert G. Harper Arthur M. Field, Jr Hampden-Sidney College Katy Bell Evans Kendall School Washington, D C Paul Malm Newport News Joe Big Joe Nandoah Valley National Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation W. L. Goliday Sunnyside Gainesboro Pike Harry Shirley Lovett’s N. Loudoun Yrave Loudoun St Haldeman Produce Company C. C. Mays Nashville, Tenn Tennessee James T. Granberg Nashville King Winter the Commercial & Savings Bank Gerrard St Underwood N. Loudoun St Telephone Florsheim Lovett Brothers R. M Swimley East Geo. Washington Hotel
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