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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1937

Page

3

Community Club Schedule For Week In Town

Social calendar lists 8:00 p m regular McKinley Chapter No 19 Eastern Star meeting at Farmers and Merchants Bank. Tuesday 12 30 p m Lions Club luncheon at George Washington Hotel. Wednesday 12 45 p m Kiwanis Club luncheon at George Washington Hotel. 3 00 p m Fort Loudoun Chapter Daughters of the Confederacy meeting at Mrs C P McVicar home.

McKinley Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Farmers and Merchants Bank The Lions Club George Washington Hotel Kiwanis Club Fort Loudoun Daughters of the Confederacy C. P. McVicar

Civic League Luncheon Highlights Housing Plans and Speakers

The Women’s Civic League met at the George Washington Hotel with Mrs. A. B. Pennypacker presiding in the president’s absence. Dr. Charles R. Anderson spoke on his Winchester England trip and local safety programs, with pictures. Committee members announced future luncheons and a housing project for the coming year.

Women’s Civic League George Washington Hotel Melvin Green Florida A. 8. Pennypacker Martin Wisecarver C. P. McVicar Charles R. Anderson Winchester England Anderson William M. Richards H. H. Jennings E. J. Rusk Ian MacCallum Stewart Elting H. Clay DeGrange Civic League

Meetings Of Auxiliaries Of Christ Church

Dr Burke of the Hudson Stuck Memorial Hospital in Alaska will speak to the joint meeting of the Women's Auxiliaries of the Christ Episcopal Church on Monday afternoon at 3 30 at the church Official Board To Meet On Monday Night The postponed meeting of the Official Board of Market Street Methodist Church will be held on Monday night January 18 Miss Anne Kerr Russell and Miss Mary Parke Maddox of Marshall spent the day in Washington While there they were joined at luncheon by Miss Margaret Byrd a student at Gunston and Miss Anne Elting a student at Cathedral Mrs George Smith and Mrs Horace Davies spent the day in Washington Mrs B A Roland spent the past week as the guest of her sister Mrs Florence Morgan at her home in Martinsburg W Va av now is the Mrs Charles Shumate of Clarke county is the guest of her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Thomas Shumate at their home on North Braddock street where she will spend the remainder of the winter Mrs J W Parrish of Gore has closed her home for the winter and will be the guest of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs N B Shingleton at their home on South Cameron street Mrs Lewis M Allen will leave for Baltimore Sunday where she will spend some time Dr J W Ebert of West Palm Beach Fla and his mother Mrs M P Ebert of Stephenson were dinner guests on Friday at the home of Dr Ebert's aunt Mrs John Ebert of North Loudoun street Mrs Frank Hack returned to Winchester last night after spending several days as the guest of her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Ridgley White of Baltimore Mr Thomas Baldridge has returned to Winchester after attending the trade showing of The Black Legion at the Uptown Theatre Washington D C

Christ Church Burke Hudson Stuck Memorial Hospital Alaska Christ Episcopal Church Anne Kerr Russell Mary Parke Maddox Marshall Washington Margaret Byrd Gunston Anne Elting Cathedral Charles Shumate Clarke County Thomas Shumate North Braddock Street J. W. Parrish Gore N. B. Shingleton South Cameron Street J. W. Ebert West Palm Beach, Fla M. P. Ebert Stephenson Dr. Ebert John Ebert North Loudoun Street Frank Hack Winchester Mrs. Ridgley White Baltimore Frank Gibb, Sr Sarasota Florida

Friendship Fire Company Resolves Sympathy for Deceased Member

The Friendship Fire Company adopts resolutions expressing sympathy to the deceased member's wife Mrs Affleck. The testimonial will be inscribed on permanent records and a copy given to Mrs Affleck and published in the local press. Committee: James P. Reardon, Arthur M. Field, Fred W. Forney.

Friendship Fire Company James P. Reardon Arthur M. Field Fred W. Forney

Old Leaders Banquet Note Includes Rouss Birthday

The article mentions the annual banquet honoring leaders, noting February 11 as the birthday of Charles Broadway Rouss after whom the company is named. The speaker for the event is indicated but not fully quoted.

Ptage One Charles Broadway Rouss

Modern Etiquette Q and A on hostess duties and manners

The Q and A advise the hostess to ensure each girl has a partner and that timid men enjoy themselves. It says avoid phrasing likening friendship to others and to place women first when entering a hotel dining room.

Tribute to Affleck Fire Company Meeting Recap

Members of the company stood in silence for a tribute to Duke Affleck and the Memorial Committee was tasked to draft resolutions on his death. The firehouse won a $15 prize for best decorated station during Christmas, with officers reporting year long improvements and a successful 12 months. Treasurer Brown’s financials were praised, and Rev W W McIntyre spoke, presenting a token of appreciation to E T Swanson before an informal post meeting smoker.

Affleck Duke Affleck Brown W. W. McIntyre Winchester M. E. Church, South E. T. Swanson

Demonstration Agent Outlines Week's Program

Miss Elizabeth Farrar outlines a week of 4-H club meetings home demonstration group sessions and committee work. Activities include Board of Supervisors report regional conference at Front Royal and joint meetings of Gownesboro and North Frederick groups.

Chancery Suits In Berkeley Co Of Interest Here

Two major chancery actions filed in Berkeley County Circuit Court involve C L Robinson Ice and Cold Storage Corp of Winchester versus Charles M Solenberger and local and regional lenders and trustees, plus Peoples Trust Company versus J Tabb Janney and about 65 defendants. The suits span Winchester Frederick and Clarke counties in Virginia and Jefferson and Berkeley counties in West Virginia, naming banks corporations attorneys doctors a hospital and others.

Martinsburg W. Va Jefferson Frederick Counties Circuit Court Berkeley County C. L. Robinson Ice and Cold Storage Corporation Winchester Charles M. Solenberger Federal Land Bank of Baltimore Merchants and Farmers Banks C. E. Martin James M. Mason Charles Town Peoples Trust Company J. O. Henson J. Tabb Janney Frederick County Berryville Clarket County Woodstock Shenandoah County Jefferson County

Will Call Roll At Church of Christ

Church of Christ will conduct a Sunday roll call of the entire membership led by Rev. George Earle Owen. The Loyalty Program starts January 17 and runs through Easter with a sermon on The Requirements of a Good Education and a youth educational program. Gifts will be given to each family present.

Church of Christ George Earle Owen

Stanley Hoover's Lambs Killed Near Baltimore Train Crash

Timberville farmer Stanley Hoover lost 270 lambs in a collision when a passenger train struck the freight hauling the lambs to Baltimore stockyards. He returned from Baltimore where he arranged to have damages claimed adjusted.

Stanley Hoover Timberville Baltimore Hoover

Cities of Refuge by Philip Gibbs at Handley Library

Philip Gibbs offers a postwar Europe view in Cities of Refuge detailing the lives torn by conflict. The work, like his prior novels Blood Relations The Cross of Peace and Now It Can Be Told, draws on his war correspondent experience and exposes hidden truths behind glory.

Philip Gibbs Europe Philip Gis Handley Library

Town visits and weekend plans mark Front Royal notes

Front Royal residents and visitors populate the weekend scene with trips to Richmond and Washington. Notables include Judge Philip Williams, Commonwealth's Attorney Frank Moffett, and Senator Aubrey Weaver, alongside college students and teachers from Warren County high school.

Lena Barman Erma Kline Warren County High School Keezeltown

Horton And Owen Guests of Rotarians

The Front Royal Rotary Club met at the Afton Inn with Rev. George BE Owen of Winchester as guest speaker His topic was Scouting He was introduced by Frank R Horton Scout Executive of the Shenandoah Area Council who was also a guest.

Front Royal

Local People Attend Bishops Crusade Mission Rally

Dr H H Sherman and Mrs Sherman Rev and Mrs R B Claggott Mrs Mollie Robinson Rev Charles York and others from here will attend the Bishops Crusade a missionary rally at Mount Vernon Place Methodist Church Washington D C Tuesday morning beginning at 10 o clock

Front Royal H. H. Sherman Sherman R. B. Claggett Mollie Robinson Charles York Mount Vernon Place Methodist Church Washington, D. C

Tim Holt Signs Long Term Contract With Wanger

Tim Holt, 17 year old son of actor Jack Holt, has signed a long term contract with Walter Wanger. He will join the Wanger company for an early assignment though no film has been set yet. Holt recently visited family in Front Royal and is a Culver Military Academy graduate in Indiana.

Front Royal Hollywood Tim Holt Jack Holt Walter Wanger Wanger Company Mr. Holt Fannie Holt Markham Culver Military Academy Indiana

Apple and Pear Quotas Set for First Quarter 1937 France

France fixed import quotas for apples and pears from the United States at 842 162 bushels of 50 pounds each or about 1 114 cars for the first quarter of 1937. The apple market closed January 6 in Paris with weak prices, while demand for pears remained firmer. Virginia York Imperials traded at 12.61 dollars per 100 kilos.

United States United States Department of Agriculture Washington Paris Virginia York

Warren County High Girls Rout Middletown 63 to 0

Warren County High School opened the season with a 63 to 0 win over Middletown High School in Front Royal. Starters included Martin with 22 points and Boyd 20, Clem 7, Leroy 4, with multiple substitutions and Clem injuring an ankle in the second quarter.

Front Royal Warren County High School Middletown High School Middletown F Clem Keller Martin Boyd Clem Leroy

Radio Highlights Roosevelt Inauguration Plans Broadcast

New York reports plans for the Roosevelt inauguration day in Washington with parade, ceremony and inaugural concert by the National Symphony and four operatic stars. Networks NBC CBS MBS will preempt regular programs for the broadcast plus detailed Sunday and Monday radio schedules featuring concerts, talks, and performances across WEAF WJZ and WABC stations.

New York Roosevelt National Symphony NBC CBS MBS Intercity

Also Mentioned on This Page

Women’s Civic League Holis Mary Virginia Saunders Leslie Brown Clarence Saunders Leesburg Leslie R. Brown Lincoln Gerrientown Mad Presbyterian Arch Manse Mdahl Mem 3 Own Leslie R. _own Rose Lown Loudoun County Richard R. Brown Mrs. Warren French Warren French Montclair N. J Legion of Friends North Carolina Tom Byrd Oliver Isilin Middleburg William Mitchell Detroit Staley Byrd Kenneth N. Gilpin Millwood W. Nelson Page McCormac Mr. Arthur H.B. McCormac J. W. Arthur Pompano Hillsborough Club Federated Council Mary Federated Council of Church Women Catawba Herman McKay William Richards Braddock Street D. M. Sprinkle Braddock Street Methodist Church Hoye Riley Margaret Collins Denny W. O. Talbert Mae West Greenville S. C Market Street Methodist Church George Smith Horace Davies B. A. Roland Florence Morgan Lewis M. Allen Thomas Baldridge Black Legion Uptown Theatre Margaret L Hodgson Elizabeth Farrar Board of Supervisors Gainesboro 4-H Hove and Girls North Frederick Mary Whitacre County Campaign Committee Mt. Williams Round Hill 4-H Club Star Tannery 4-H Club Gravel Springs Home Demonstration Group Daisy Orndorff County Loudoun St Berkeley Co Brooks’ Syr Brooks Brooks’ Pharmacy Warren County Winchester Evening Star Gussie McFall Telephone Front Royal 149-R Front Royal News William, Carl Williamsburg George Rineburg Catherine Carter Walter Carter Philip Williams Win- Spysgomaal Town Town Commonwealth Frank Moffett Rappahannock County Duncan Gibb University of Virginia Frank Gibb Sr Frank Gibb, Jr Caroline Carson Hubert Peffer Shenandoah Lawrence Meems Mount Jackson Prof Q. D. Gasque Richmond Ira Beaty L. B. Dutrow G. Tyler Miller Warren Aubrey G. Weaver Mrs. Henry Downing Major Mrs. Rosfeillar Addie Carson Horton and Owen France Shenandoah Valley National Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Geo Washington Hotel Nina V. Wolford Main Street Middletown High P—Martir Coowy C—Somner Ceeeseeee Funker Bc—Ram Ciceseeveeses McPall CaPper WEAF Hampton Singers Snow Village Joe Cook Chateau Irvin Cobb Harold Stern WJZ NHC NBC Home Symphony Ed Wynn Meredith Willson Sojourners’ Banquet Harry W. Colmery American Legion Ben Bernie Congress Marion Talley WABC Sir Josiah Stamp London N. P. Philharmonic Joe Penner Phil Baker Eddie Cantor Detroit Symphony Community Sing Abe Lyman Radio City Symphony Magic Key We, the People Ripley Henry Busse Phil Spitalny School of the Air Chicago Rochester Civic Orchestra National Council of Jewish Women the Commercial & Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Goron Winchester Furniture Underwood N. Loudoun St Big Joe R. M. Swimley
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