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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1938

Page

8

Roving Luncheon and Club Meetings across City Venues

A weekly luncheon and several meetings are listed at the George Washington Hotel and other city venues. Activities include the R. Conradian Legion gathering, Federated Council of Church sessions, Girl Scout Council, Elks Club minstrel rehearsals, and monthly Euterpean Club and AAUW meetings at private homes and local clubs.

Andley Library Lions, Kiwanis Botaxy George Washington Hotel Eekly R. ¥. Conradian Legion George Washingto Federated Council of Church Wee Handley Library Girl Scout Council J. A. Richard South Stewart Street Elks Club Euterpian Club Mildred Jones South Loudoun Street

Valuable Book Presented To Fort Loudoun Chapter

Fort Loudoun Chapter D A R held its January meeting at the home of Ms J Howard Cather on Sout Washington street. Mrs Katherine Glass Greene presented the book American Women the Official Who's Who Among The Women of the Nation to the Continent Chapter to be sent to the National Library in Washington. After the session, E T Clark spoke on Thomas Jefferson praising his life and principles and urging renewed focus on education and patriotic citizenship. He noted Jefferson as author of the Declaration of Independence and founder of the University of Virginia.

Fort Loudoun Daughters of the American Revolution J. Howard Cather Washington Street Katherine Glass Greene N Jonal Washington Jefferson Clark Col B. M. Roszel Turner Ashby Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy Brantz M Roszel Shenandoah Valley Academy Lee Jackson Claadka Robert E. Lee Herbert Larrick West Clifford Street Larrick Fred Barr Wiliam Barr Lucy F. Kurtz Roszel Stonewall Jackson

Social notes and upcoming events in Winchester

Mrs Julian Ward to host weekend guests Miss Arabelle Davies and Horace Davies arrive from Baltimore to stay with Mrs Ward at South Washington street. A Presidential Birthday Ball planned January 27 at the George Washington Hotel with Bob Riley and his orchestra to raise funds for the Infantile Paralysis charity. A separate charity card party on January 29 at Hawthorne Library. Marriage announced for Miss Mable Lauria Offutt and James A Burke in Hagerstown. Glaize couple to host dinner with relatives. Middletown High to present Wings Over The Atlantic on Monday at 8 pm to benefit the Library Fund.

Arabelle Davies Horace Davies Baltimore, Md Julian Ward South Washington Street Charles R. Anderson E. R. Branch Andrew Bell George Washington Hotel Gold Room Bob Riley Bell Roosevelt Fund For Fighting Berryville Hawthorne Hobart M. Offutt Mable Lauria Offutt James A. Burke Hagerstown Frank G. Mentzer United Brethren Church Handley High School Burke Mitchell High School Mitchell Winchester Middletown High School Orville Wake

Birthday party honors Mrs. Sirbaugh in Chapin homes

Friends gathered at Mr and Mrs Rodney Sirbaughs Chapin apartments on West Boscawen Street to celebrate Mrs Sirbaughs birthday. The evening featured dancing at Yorks with guests including Miss Georgia Foreman Jack Blackburn Upton Snider Virgil Copeland and the Rice and Glaize couples. Also noted is Neva Pearson from Holton Me ill with illness at Miss Ida Wyndhams and Helen Avis Grimm returning to Westhampton College after two weeks ill at home on West Gerrard Street.

Rodney Sirbaugh Chapin Apartments West Boscawen Street Sirbaugh Yorks Georgia Foreman Jack Blackburn Upton Snider Virgil Copeland J. Warren Rice Jr William M. Glaize Neva Pearson Holton, Me Ida Wyndham Helen Avis Grimm Westhampton College Richmond West Gerrard Street

Old Age Aid Plan Faces Local Tax Hurdles

Richmond January 13 Delegates weigh the Old Age Assistance Commission proposal that localities pay 37 1 2 percent of costs. Nelson county's T Tinsley Coleman Jr says counties cannot raise such funds and warns rural tax burden would doom the bill. He argues land and tangible property are already taxed heavily and country people will oppose more taxes.

Richmond T. Tinsley Coleman, Jr Nelson County Old Age Assistance Commission General Assembly Coleman

Canadians Call Off Flying Trip

A seven member Canadian aviation officials group led by W. S. Smart deputy minister of transport had planned a visit to Langley Field Virginia to tour laboratories of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics but the trip was cancelled due to a weather forecast of poor flying conditions.

Washington National Advisory Committee For Aeronautics Langley Field State Department W. S. Smart Navy

Eddie Cantor at Hable's Palace Ends Tonight in Ali Baba Goes To Town

Eddie Cantor stars in Ali Baba Goes To Town at Hable's Palace Theatre for the last time tonight with Fox News Reel and a top supporting cast. Smith Ballew appears Friday only in Hawaiian Buckaroo offering western song and action from Arizona to Honolulu.

Eddie Cantor Hable’s Palace Theatre Fox News Smith Ballew Hable's Palace Theatre Arizona Honolulu

Golden hosts Friday Bridge Club in Front Royal

Major and Mrs. James B. Golden will entertain the Friday Bridge Club at their home tomorrow evening. Mr. Charles McClure has gone to Florida for the winter. Mrs. Henry Downing returns from Annapolis with Capt. and Mrs. G. V. Stewart. Major and Mrs. Rolfe Millar host weekend guests from Richmond. Tonight the Warren County High School Band, directed by Capt. S. B. Hoose, performs at the high school auditorium.

Front Royal James B. Golden Charles McClure Florida Henry Downing Annapolis G. V. Stewart Capt Mrs. Stewart Warren County High School S. B. Hoose

Burial of Harry Gummiss at Arlington National Cemetery

Harry Gummiss son of Mrs. Peter C. Meade of the Front Royal Remount Depot died in a St. Louis hospital from peritonitis after an operation and was buried in Arlington National Cemetery. His wife accompanied the body east and met Maj and Mrs Meade and Col and Mrs Warren W Whitside in Washington as services were held at 2 pm at Fort Myer Chapel. He is survived by his mother and wife and had visited his mother at the Remount last year. Also notes that the girls and boys town basketball teams open their season tonight in Luray with a doubleheader on the high school court.

Harry Gummiss Peter C. Meade Front Royal Remount St. Louis Arlington National Cemetery Washington, D. C Washington Meade Warren W. Whitside Fort Myer Chapel Gummissy Remount

Rites Held For Little Girl Lucille Pomeroy

Funeral services for 8 year old Lucille Pomeroy daughter of Mr and Mrs Madison Pomeroy were set for tomorrow at 2 pm at First Baptist Church with Rev Emory Trainham officiating. She died yesterday in Memorial Hospital after mastoiditis surgery. Interment in Prospect Hill Cemetery.

Front Royal Lucille Pomeroy Madison Pomeroy Memorial Hospital First Baptist Church Emory Trainham Prospect Hill Cemetery

Front Royal Remount Depot Ships 20 Horses to Harrisburg

The Front Royal Remount Depot shipped 20 horses today to Harrisburg Pennsylvania for use in a National Guard unit. A marriage of local note united Miss Laura Elizabeth Klohe and Mr Alexander Arthur Orloff in Hagerstown with Rev J Kemp Horn officiating. The bride is the daughter of Sergeant Lewis Klohe Sr of the depot.

Front Royal Harrisburg Lewis Klohe, Sr Front Royal Remount Depot Mr. Orloff Chicago, Ill

Creomulsion Promises Quick Help for Coughs and Colds

A Raleigh style ad touts Creomulsion a palatable Beechwood Creosote preparation that soothes irritated mucous membranes and loosens germ laden phlegm. It claims fast relief for chest colds and bronchial irritations and offers a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.

Groundhog Lodge Plans Dress Rehearsal for Groundhog Day

Groundhog Lodge in Quarryville Pennsylvania announces a dress rehearsal for the official awakening of the groundhog on February 2 Groundhog Day. Lodge members will wear silk hats robes and carry canes as they march to the wood chucks lair. The event is described as a ceremonial practice with no real effect on the forecast.

Quarryville George W.hensel

Weather Note Forecast Six More Weeks of Winter

February 2 groundhog forecast hints at continued cold season. The usual shadow reminder signals extended winter conditions across the region.

Winchester Men Attend Sales Meeting

The Miller and Anderson sales force for Frederick Clarke and Warren counties returned from the Server Company convention at the Hotel Emerson in Baltimore. Attendees included A. G. Stokes Jimmy Eyler Charley Dick George DeGrange and E L Hevener.

Miller and Anderson Electrolux Frederick, Clarke Warren Counties Emerson Baltimore A. G. Stokes Jimmy Eyler Charley Dick George DeGrange E. L. Hevener

Radio Highlights On Air Tonight Across Stations

Radio listings outline programs from WEAF WOR WABC WJZ and WCAF through late evening. Soaps sketches news dramas concerts and variety shows feature guest stars violinists orchestras and familiar characters. Continuous schedules include Amos n Andy Hillbilly acts Red Star Rangers and Jack Armstrong with music from the Marek Weber and Hall orchestras.

WOR WABC Senate WEAF WJZ Press-Radio Benno Rabinoff Charlie Chan Tzz Don Winslow Navy Mary Sothern Jack Armstrong Red Star Rangers Hill Uncle Don Marek Weber del Casino Wabc—Press Weaf—Press Keating Jack Fulton Franklin MacCormack Jack Smith Wja Mr. Keen WCAF Reisman Martin Katzman Orch Hugh S. Johnson Kate Smith Jimmy Kemper Osborne March of Time Gabriel Heatter Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra Maj. Bowes Broadway Sinfonietta Alfred Wallenstein R. M. LaFollette Wisconsin Bing Crosby Bob Burns Commedian Ida Lupino Trotter Orchestra Tish Eessays Elsa Schallert

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DIA Personal The Katherine G. Greene Miss Lofton Mr. Miller James Lofton Charles J. Lee Miller West Pall Mall Street Circle No. 11 Braddock Street M. E. Church H. B. Garber Gearing James T. Gearing Charles Swartz Harvey Feltner Milton Swartz Herman Swartz Rippon. W. Va Col. B. M. Roszel R. T. Barton Robert T. Barton South Washington Street Woman's Auxiliary Institute Episcopal Diocese of Virginia Mayo Memorial Church House Beta Simga Phi Beta Sigma Phi Sorority S. L. Flickinger South Cameron Street Lacy Margaret L Hodgson Roberta Lee Mable Offutt Mr. Burke Mrs. Glaize William Glaize M. E Consumers Coal CO W. B. Snider & Son Sue Pifer Printing CO Loudoun St Hable’s Palace Brooks’ Pharmacy JapoRub VapoRus Pacific Gaum Whawati New Zealand South Pacific Ocean Front Royal and Warren County News Telephone Front Royal 149-R Luray York Fanchon Suede Huntsberry Groundhog Lodge Federal Deposit Insurance Corp'n Johnson Colonial Beauty Shoppe Cor Piccadilly & Cameron Nina V. Wolford Sunshine Service
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