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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1936

Page

3

Larricks Host Wide Circle Of Holiday Guests

Mr and Mrs C B Larrick hosted many guests over Christmas and New Year including Leonard Larrick Peggy Lou Luttrell and families from Washington D C and local relatives. A surprise birthday party for Albert Clark featured music games and refreshments with many friends present. Piedmont Hunt dates and ministerial luncheon plans announced along with student returns to Catonsville School and a surprise birthday dinner for L H Morris.

C. B. Larrick Leonard Larrick Peggy Lou Paul Luttrell Jane Bernice M Isaac L Donald N. Luttrell Hattie Pingley Raymond Pingley Golden Larrick Albert Clark Charles Street Henry Seal Elmer Whitlock Dollie Clark Bessie Clark Belva Whitacre Hilda Mae Clark Messrs Thomas Edwards Garland Whitlock Norman Sirbaugh Everly Carper Kermit Whitacre Junior Whitlock Alonzo Whitlock Edward Leroy Richard Clark Kenneth and Randolph Seal L. H. Morris C. C. Morris and Son Clifton Shenandoah Dane Riley Ella Kerp Joy Chrisman Mozelle Gaunt White Post

Social calendar notes weekly meetings and events

Tuesday events include Kiwanis luncheon at George Washington Hotel and district nurse meeting near the courthouse. The Young People's Choir, Winchester's Young Democratic Club dinner, Winchester Elks Lodge gathering, and Grace Lutheran adult choir practice follow. Thursday Rotary and Otterbein Guild meetings are listed, then Friday American Legion post activities at the George Washington Hotel.

Kiwanis Club George Washington Hotel District Nurse Association Young P.o Vle United Ren Church Winchester and Frederick County Young Democratic Club Winchester Lodge Ellis Piccadilly and Braddock Grace Lutheran Church Rotary Club Otterbein Guild Frances Chapman North Cameron Street Robert Y. Conrad Post American Legion

William Harms to perform Friday for National Concert Series

William Harms, a rising American pianist born in Kansas, will perform Friday night at the Andley High School Auditorium in Winchester as the first National Concert Association series event. The concert begins at 8 30 with tickets limited to members and guests from out of town.

William Harms Kansas New York Philadelphia Mr. Harms Philadelphia Orchestra Leopold Stonkowsky Fritz Reiner Columbia Broadcasting System Harms Josef Hofmann National Concert Association Winchester Andley High School

Hart in Mount Alto Hospital Shows Little Change

Mrs. James W. Hart reports no notable improvement in her husband who is a World War veteran patient at Mount Alto Veterans Hospital. He suffered a breakdown months ago and was injured in a September automobile wreck near Middletown. He has been hospitalized for two months with little progress.

James W. Hart Washington Mount Alto Veterans’ Hospital Hart Middletown

Frederick County Teachers To Meet Saturday

The Frederick County Teachers Association will convene Saturday afternoon at 1 o clock in the county courthouse. President Paul E Behrens calls the meeting to discuss various association business matters.

Frederick County Frederick County Teachers’ Association County Court House Paul E. Behrens Civic League Handley Library Melvinees Toay

Shower Tonight For Mrs Richard Cooper in West Cork Street

Mrs Richard A Cooper Sr hosts a shower tonight at her apartment on West Cork Street extended for Mrs Richard A Cooper formerly Nina Lou Triplett. Separate items note Lutheran Missionary Society postponing its Grace Lutheran Church meeting and Shawnee Garden Club to meet January 16 at 3 PM at Mrs Allen Hawthorne's residence.

Richard Cooper Richard A. Cooper West Cork Street Cooper Nina Lou Triplett Lutheran Missionary Society Woman's Missionary Society of Grace Lutheran Church Shawnee Garden Club

Robertson To Address About 300 Democrats

Willis Robertson congressman from Virginia's Seventh District will be the Jackson Day speaker at the George Washington Hotel tomorrow night January 8. The dinner begins at 7 45. About 300 Democrats from Winchester and Frederick Clarke Shenandoah counties are expected for a rousing meeting. Robertson is praised as a fine orator and after dinner speaker.

Willis Robertson Seventh Congressional District Virginia George Washington Hotel Winchester Frederick Clarke Shenandoah Robertson

Tharpe Attends Heaslips Officials Meeting in Hagerstown

Ernest C. Tharpe, local representative of Heaslips Monumental Works in Hagerstown Maryland, spent yesterday in the city attending a general meeting of officials and employees. Plans for the coming year were thoroughly discussed and decided upon.

Ernest C. Tharpe Heaslips Monumental Works Hagerstown

Virginia auto deaths rise in first six days of 1936

Eight people died in Virginia car crashes during the first six days of 1936. If this daily rate continues, the annual automobile death toll would fall far below last year's level.

Associated Press Virginia

Virginia Delegation Hesitates to Comment on AAA

Virginia lawmakers in the delegation refrain from public comment on the AAA ruling. Reps Woodrum and Robertson note doubts about aspects of the act and hope Congress can craft a constitutional solution to preserve farmer benefits. Flannagan voices cautious stance pending substitutes. Burch studies tobacco impact before commenting. Darden and Bland also withhold stance amid potential peanut and potato effects.

House Woodrum Roanoke Robertson Lexington Congress AAA John W. Flannagan House Agricultural Committee Thomas G. Burch Martinsville Colgate W. Darden Norfolk S. Otis Bland Newport News Lindsey Warren North Carolina

Democrats in Legislature Set Caucuses and Session Start

Democrats in the legislature plan caucuses on Wednesday followed by a joint session to hear Governor Peery's message. Leaders predict a busy 60 day session with Social Security, unemployment insurance, and the budget bill as major focal points. Grace Brown Thomas returns to Marion College after Christmas at home on South Stewart Street.

Peery General Assembly Assembly Ashton Dovell

Corbin forces deny link to three brothers assault case

C W Corbin a Berryville avenue filling station operator and coal fleet owner says neither he nor any of his seven brothers are the three Corbin brothers named in yesterday police court assault charge. He clarifies the brothers are not the ones from No 321 Highland avenue. Miss Mary Katherine Hoover returns home after Christmas visit with sister Mrs Helen Smith in Washington DC.

C. W. Corbin Berryville Avenue The Star Corbin Brothers William Melvin Jesse Corbin Highland Avenue Mary Katherine Hoover Mrs Helen Smith Washington, D. C

Miss Krise Returns to Elmira College After Holiday Visit

Miss Harriet Krise, daughter of Mr and Mrs W M Krise, spent the holidays with her parents on West Clifford Street and returned yesterday to her studies at Elmira College for Women in Elmira New York.

Griffith Catonsville Elinor Josephine Griffith Roberts Beach School Alfred M. Kerfoot Kerfoot Washington Street Baltimore Lou Hopewell Edinburg Victor L. Denny West Cork Street Strasburg H. T. Hopewell Roanoke E. J. Tice Miss June Bean E. P. Bean South Stewart Street Memorial Hospital Mary Sartelle E. B. Sartelle South Loudoun Street St. Agnes’ School Alexandria Hildegarde Ros Mi Sartelle Harriet Krise W. M. Krise West Clifford Street Elmira College For Women Elmira N. Y

Richmond man given twenty years for murder in Goochland

In Goochland County Virginia Judge Alexander T Browning sentenced 36 year old Harry K Sprouse of Richmond to twenty years in prison after he pleaded guilty to the second degree murder of E L Hicks The sentencing took place yesterday at the Goochland Courthouse with Sprouse age 36 facing the term.

Goochland Harry K. Sprouse Richmond Alexander T. Browning Sprouse E. L. Hicks

Texas Prison Board Votes to End Use of Bat Punishment

The Texas State Prison Board moved to abolish the leather strap called the bat used to punish incorrigible convicts, with only one dissent in the vote. The decision marks a shift in disciplinary methods within the prison system.

Houston Tex Texas State Prison Board

Baker s Drug Store bladder laxative ad

An old Bakers Drug Store advertisement promotes juniper oil and Buchu leaves in small green tablets to flush acids and waste, relieve bladder irritation, and restore sleep and energy. It promises results in four days and a return visit for a 25 cent purchase if not pleased.

Bakers Bakers’ Drug Store

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Mrs. C. B. Larrick Piedmont Hunt A. C. Randolph Kennels Grafton Guinea Bridge Rectortown Unison Upperville Winchester Ministerial Association Girl Scout Council Harold G. Brown South Washington Street Chevrolet Chévrolet Parts and Service Department Baltimore Zone Detroit T. Russell Cather Margaret L Hodgson Isanitary Loudoun Green Bay Mr. Hart Miss Hopewell Girls’ Athletic Club Girls’ Athletic Association West Piccadilly Street Delphian Society Lovett’s N. Loudoun St Brooks’ Pharmacy Tavenner’s Maj. A W. Robertson Robertson To MR. Cupid Jessie Lipsey Frank F. Merriam California Long Beach Cal Merriam James Madison Democrats Grace Brown Thomas L. A. Thomas Marion College Marion Shenandoah Valley National Bank U. S Federal Reserve System Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Commercial & Savings Bank the Commercial & Savings Bank H Member Rhodes Drug Company E. Gerrard St Snowflake Biscuits Underwood Ol N. Loudoun St Telephone Harpers Ferry Baltimore & Ohio Enna Selby Arch Preservers Lovett Brothers R. M. Swimley East Geo. Washington Hotel
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