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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1932

Page

3

Social calendar lists weekly meetings and clubs

A Tuesday through Friday schedule lists regular meetings for S T S at Braddock Street M E Church, Woman's Missionary Society, White Hall Community League, Kiwanis, United Brethren choir, Grace Lutheran choir, Rotary Club, tap and ballroom dancing at George Washington Hotel, American Legion, Choral Club, Otterbein Guild, and more with locations and attendance notes.

Kiwanis Club George Washington Hotel Young People’s Choir of The United Brethren Grace Lutheran Church Rotary Club Stafford Pemberton American Legion Post First Presbyterian Church Otterbein Guild U. B. Church Fran Bush South Street

Birthday Party Held for Garland Heflebower

Mr and Mrs D W Heflebower hosted a Sunday January 3 birthday surprise at their Rippon home for Garland Heflebower. Guests included Pauline Heflebower, George West, G H Heflebower family, Lakeman sisters Ada and Kathleen, Cather, and Richard Grove among others.

D. W. Heflebower Rippin Garland Heflebower Rippon Pauline Heflebower Shephardstown W. Va George West Charles Town G. H. Heflebower Frances Virginia Lucille Heflebower J. D. Lakeman Ada Kathleen Lakeman Opequon Cather Richard Grove Kernstown

American Legion Auxiliary Reports On Work

The regular monthly meeting was held at 7 30 p m at Mrs C E Dorsette s home on Morgan street with good attendance. The group acknowledged a 100 gift from the Robert Y Conrad Legion Post for Christmas rehabilitation work and discussed Christmas relief efforts. Cards candy and apples were sent to veterans in ten area hospitals, and boxes toys and clothing were prepared for veterans in road camps city jails and families in the community.

American Legion Auxiliary C.E. Dorsette Morgan Street Robert Y.conrad Legion Post

Miss Lucetta Hill Weds Edwin Shepherd in Virginia Ceremony

Announcement that Miss Lucetta Hill of Locust Dale Virginia married Edwin D Shepherd of Madison Mills and Philadelphia on Saturday January 2 at Indian Trace Locust Dale. Bride's family noted as prominent and Shepherd is great grandson of Francis Madison. They will reside in Philadelphia. Dr George William Small has returned to the University of Maine after holiday visits.

Tanquary John C. Cather Amherst Street Mary Wallace Tanquary Elizabeth Tanquarry Herbert Floyd Lucetta Hill Edwin Shepherd Locust Dale Edwin D. Shepherd Madison Mills Philadelphia Indian Trace Lucie W. Hill Edwin F. Hill A. P. Hill Confederacy Virginia Mr. Shepherd Walton Francis Sarah D. Shepherd Tranquilla Francis Madison James Madison Mrs. Shepherd Small University of Maine George William Small Modern Language Association of America

Two Pennsylvania Couples Licensed To Marry Here

The Corporation Clerk's office issued marriage licenses to two Pennsylvania couples. Louise A. Knisely of Harrisburg plans to marry Alfred Gligh of Maysville. he is an auto mechanic. Mary A. Kitzmiller of Waynesboro and Merchline M. Riddleberger of Waynesboro received licenses. Riddleberger is a student.

Pennsylvania Corporation Clerk's Office Louise A. Knisely Charlotte Knisely Harrisburg Alfred Gligh Christ Gligh Maysville Mary A. Kitzmiller H. M

W C T U to Meet at Handley Library

The Woman's Christian Temperance Union will hold its regular semi monthly meeting at 3 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the Handley Library. Mr. Andrew Babb has returned to the University of Virginia after spending the holidays with his parents.

The Woman's Christian Temperance Union Handley Library Andrew Babb University of Virginia Loring C. Staples Randolph-Macon College Ashland John Perrine Blacksburg Virginia Polytechnic Institute Joe Hohannis University of West Virginia Boscawen Street John Trevor Downer Fort Hoyle Garland M. Hansbrough North Braddock Street John Warren Rice Lexington Washington and Lee University Mrs Warren Rice Braddock Street Messrs Thomas and John Scully Princeton University Russell A. Joyce Handley High School Clifford Street Cruz, Va

Chiles Returns From Memorial Hospital

Former Frederick county treasurer Samuel M. Chiles returns home to Plainfield Kernstown after a month at Memorial Hospital following surgery and shows steady recovery. Local social notes record bridge prizes at a Ridgeway party and several residents resuming studies or visiting relatives in Baltimore Martinsburg and Washington.

Samuel M. Chiles Frederick County Memorial Hospital Plainfield Kernstown Chiles

Funeral Rites Tomorrow for Jl Shanholtz

Funeral services for the late J Iitz Shanholtz a Cross Junction farmer and funeral director will be held tomorrow morning. Relatives meet at his home at 11 for rites conducted by Rev. Joe Collis and Rev. Charles Wagner. Interment follows at the family lot beside Wesley Chapel. Surviving are his widow three daughters and five grandchildren.

J.iitz Andertaker Cross Junction Frederick County Shanholtz Joe Collis United Brethren Church Berkeley Springs W. Va Charles Wagner Gainesboro Methodist Church South Wesley Chapel Robert Shanholtz Cross Junction Camp Modern Woodmen of America Unger’s Store Patriotic Order Sons of America Frances Files Ernest Gray Luther Shirley Max Braithwaite Edward Stotler B. C. Holliday E. D. Shenk S. H. Braithwaite Floyd Luttrell A. J. Whitacre Frederick DeHaven

Church Guild To Meet This Evening At Centenary Church

The Girls' Guild of Centenary Reformed Church will meet at 7 30 this evening at Miss Luvella Andersons home on National avenue for the first meeting of the year and officer elections. The Dorcas Class gathers Friday at 8 at Mrs George Forneys on East Clifford street for an important session.

Girls’ Guild Centenary Reformed Church Luvella Anderson National Avenue Dorcas George Forney East Clifford Street

Newcomer to resign as head of Baltimore Trust board

Waldo Newcomer announced by Howard Bruce will resign as chairman of the Baltimore Trust Company executive committee next Tuesday January 12 at the stockholders meeting. He will stay on the executive committee and board of directors after 26 years in banking. He has held multiple directorships including Atlantic Coast Line entities and Northern Central Railway and serves as vice president of several firms.

Waldo Newcomer Baltimore Trust Company Howard Bruce Newcomer Henry B. Gilpin Winchester Bruce National Exchange Bank Atlantic Trust Company Atlantic Exchange Bank and Trust Company Walters’ Railroad Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Atlantic Coast Line Company of Connecticut Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company Northern Central Railroad Company Safe Deposit and Trust Company Savings Bank of Baltimore Consolidated Gas Electric Light and Power Company Safe Harbor Water and Power Company Davison Chemical Company Silica Gel Corporation Chesapeake Steamship Company United Porto Rican Sugar Company Eastern Rolling Mill Atlantic Coast Line Company of Connecticut Northern Central Railway Baltimore Clearing House

Holiday travelers return to duty across Virginia

A series of society notices records residents returning home for the new term or after holiday visits. Names include Jack Woods at Langley Field Norfolk and Miss Marion Laughton at Handley High School, with others visiting relatives in Richmond Berryville and Boston before resuming duties in Washington Martinsburg Harrisonburg and Mount Jackson.

Marion Chauncey Gray Gables Inn New York City Miss Chauncey Handley High School Marion Laughton Peyton Street Jones Putney

Eastern apple raisers optimistic about future demand

Myron S Foster, president of the Northwestern Fruit Exchange, reports from eastern trips to New York Boston Washington Pittsburgh Chicago Minneapolis Duluth Martinsburg and Winchester that dealers expect improved demand for boxed apples after the holidays. He warns against rushing sales of the 1931 crop, noting drought effects and a possible light crop next year while still foreseeing a market for good apples.

Wenatchee Wash New York East Washington Myron 8S Foster Northwestern Fruit Exchange Boston Ashington Pittsburgh Chicago Minneapolis Duluth Martinsburg W. Va Winchester

Shirts in bookform packages attract retailers

Ohio State Journal notes that ads show apparel sold in booklike packages, signaling a new retail strategy and expanded product presentation.

Ohio State Journal

Chicago Grain Closing Prices

Closing grain prices as reported by Hibbs & Company of the NYSE and Chicago Board of Trade. Hibbs Building Washington D C. Telephone National 0540.

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Chicago Board of Trade closes with little change

Trading on the Chicago Board of Trade showed minimal movement as prices held near the prior session. Futures quotations were Wheat May 56 1/2, July 55, September 56 7/8. Corn May 41 1/4, July 43 1/2, September 43. Oats May 26 1/2, July 25 1/2, September no sales. Rye May 46, July 46, September no sales.

Chicago Board of Trade

New York Stock Exchange Quotations Furnished

W 8 Hibbs & Company members of the New York Stock Exchange and Chicago Board of Trade provide quotations. Hibbs Building Washington DC. Telephone National 0540.

W B Hibbs & Company New York Stock Exchange Chicago Board of Trade Hibbs Building Washington, D. C Telephone National Hibbs & Company

Market session shows dull NYSE trading and short covering

Trading on the New York Stock Exchange was dull with short covering dominating volume. Some selling persisted but with less intensity than yesterday as shorts were absorbed by buy orders. pound sterling at 3.364 dollars in mid afternoon quotes.

New York Stock Exchange Shorts Allied Chem, & Dye American Can Amer, Tel Tel Amer, Tobacco

Wall Street Feels Dividend Shrinkage Amid Market Pressure

The Associated Press reports dividend cuts looming as the stock market opened with renewed weakness. American Smelting and Santa Fe Railroad lowered dividends amid recession fears while Garnett and Company suspension caused limited market impact. Call money rose to 3 1/2 percent and sterling cables opened down half a cent at $3.36 1/2.

American Smelting Santa Fe Railroad Garnett and Company New England Sterling

Also Mentioned on This Page

Evening Star Braddock Street M. E Woman's Missionary Society Braddock St. M. E Edwin C. Yost W. Clifford Street White Hall Miss Glynn Paul Glynn Mount Williams Jamesetta Glynn District Nurse Association Peggy Carbaugh Alice Funk Stephens City Edwin Asselts Charles Boza Casimir Bracken Jemesetta Glynn Huntsberry Louise Martin N. C. Cole Norman C Cole Frederick Thaddeus Skizzinski St. John’s Catholic Church Cole H. W. Martin St. Joseph's Parochial School Mr. Cole H. M. Cole Mr. Chiles Mrs. Ridgeway Bridge Fred Ridgeway Ridgeway Herman 8. Barr John H. Kern Victor Ridgeway Jack Crowl Benjamin Franklin School For Accountants John N.G. Finley Baltimore Finley Mae Miller Gore Robert L. Johnson Robert Riley Landon School J. W. Riley West Piccadilly Street Wayne McVeigh Racey C. J. Racey Bayard Emma Gina Baker Washington Street Bluefield Lawrence Tierney Hilda Miller Samuel Miller Donald Shockey Nat Page Boyce Virginia Anne Huntsberry Mary Lou Fritts Farmville State Teachers’ College Louise Rehill Berryville Avenue Harrison Davies Johns Hopkins University Judge Mrs. T. W. Harrison Betty Freed Waynesboro, Va Betsy Rice Hollins College Hollins Mildred Ruth Racey Pargetsville Mary Warden Boyd Robert Beech School Catonsville Philip W. Boyd Fairmont Avenue Kathleen Sutton Cork Street Elizabeth Williams William Tripnell Weston JL. Shanholtz Church Guild Charles Mort Nancye Canter Garfield Memorial Hospital Garland Canter West Boscawen Street Margaret Richards George Washington University Boyd R. Richards Charles A. Jones Boycé Charles A. Jones, Jr Edgewood Arsenal Maryland M. Katharine Jones Catskill N. Y Robert A. Hicks and Son C. F. Hicks Port Royal Edna Holland Monmouth Street Newport News Dorothy Woods Leslie N. Woods William Purches Barney Purcher Princeton, N. 1 Jack Woods Norfolk, Va Langley Field Miss Westwood Beverley Byrd Harry F. Byrd Rosemont Berryville Studoe Gunston Hall Rls Edward Merritt Mass Elizabeth Dame William M. Dame Robert M. Ward South Washington Street William Beverley Elizabeth Wis Richmond William Cabell Brown South Washington Mrs. Byrnes Gray Gables Alexander P. Lyon Alexander and Harlan Lyon Youngstown Mr. Lyon Curtis A. Bly Hi Parents Jesse Bly Fairview Avenue Sara Carper Woodland Avenu E. E. Spitzer Mount Jackson, Va Virginia Richards Harrisonburg Sta‘ Teachers’ College William Richards Valley Avenue J. L. Mauck G.R. Sumption Buncutter Tire Co Baker Street Roy Russell Anaconda Balto, & Ohio Bethlehem Steel Chrysler Oil Del Gen'l Motors Kennecot Copper Licrlard Mont. Ward Nat'l Poet N. & W Packard Stand Brands Texas Corp Liv U. S. Steel Woolworth Wall Street Associated Press the Commercial & Savings Bank National Credit Corporation No. 1 Fifth Federal Reserve District R. M. Swimley Fair Play Store Pecan Glade Reardon’s Special Coffee Raddoc' Penta Phone
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