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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1936
Page
3
At a literacy era meeting the Child Welfare Association discussed sponsoring a Girl Scout troop and planned personal visits to needy families to assess conditions. Reports from Eulalia Nalley and Nan Keating covered last month and funds were approved for a family moving from county to city.
A schedule of community events includes the Young People's Choir practice at United Brethren Church, Ladies Missionary Society at Ebenezer Church of Christ, and Robert Y Conday Post activities at Handley Library. Also listed are Rotary Club luncheon, Turner Ashby Chapter U D C meeting, Onward and Upward Bible Class, Winchester Shrine Club dinner dance, Girl Scout Leaders gathering, and weekly Lions and Kiwanis Club meetings at George Washington Hotel.
Mr and Mrs Samuel F Kenney of Vaucluse celebrate their fifty fifth wedding anniversary today. Both seniors, he turns 78 next August and she will be 76 in October. They wed January 15 1881 in Harpers Ferry West Virginia. Readers recall a long life in Maryland and West Virginia and a residence in Frederick County for forty five years at Vaucluse.
The Girls Athletic Association announces its new Executive Council led by vice president Miss M Opal Robinson and secretary Miss Mary Sullivan. Other officers include treasurer Miss Salome Crisman and social chair Miss Emily Sanford with several committee heads named. An initiation party is set for Thursday January 23 at the Club Rooms with Miss Gladys Farrer chairing the entertainment group.
An executive committee meeting of the United Brethren on Endeavor Society was held at the Virginia Loan and Thrift office. The group discussed business matters and reported food and clothing baskets distributed at Thanksgiving valued at $50 and Christmas at $55, totaling $105. They plan a fund to cover expenses for a delegate to the annual training school in Dayton, Virginia each summer.
The Otterbein Bible Class United Brethren church will hold its annual meeting at 7 30 PM at president Mrs Henkel Carpenter’s home 361 East Piccadilly Street. Mrs Ray Hicks is the teacher and full attendance is requested.
Five year study shows children of wealthier parents acquire teeth later and with better quality than children from poorer families. Howard W. Green, secretary of the Cleveland Health Council, cites the findings.
Richmond Va January 15 General Wm McK Evans denied he was relieved of command of the Army of Northern Virginia department of the United Confederate Veterans He said Commander Harry Rene Lee claimed he had been relieved Evans noted Virginia veterans refused to pay dues to the V C V under Lees leadership and the by laws do not vest removal power in the commander The removal order Lee said was issued January 8 could not affect an elected officer per Evans statement
Clarence Pope of Kernstown had reckless driving charges dropped on condition he pay $4 costs and damages after an accident injuring Lyda Chapman of this city. Chapman suffered a knee injury but is recovering. Charges against Alice Maphis, driver of the other car, were also dismissed.
A northbound fast freight train derailed 16 cars near Altavista, ripping rails and delaying passenger service on the Southern Railway. Crews worked for hours to clear debris. travel may resume on a temporary track this afternoon. No injuries were reported.
Two men were found guilty of drunkenness in Police Court today. Carl Patton was fined $10.25. Talbot Glass of Baltimore Maryland, labeled a habitual drunkard, was sentenced to six months on the State Farm, suspended on condition he leave town immediately.
A special and highly important meeting of scoutmasters and assistants is set for 7 30 tomorrow evening at the Boy Scout office. Frank R Horton scout executive announced plans for the anniversary week and reports of assignments and some changes will be authorized.
STATE CAPITOL Richmond Va Jan 15 The Senate privileges and elections committee deferred hearing of the election contest filed against Senator R. R. Parker a Democrat.
Notice states Mr and Mrs B F Sager relocate from Sager's Barbecue Lunch Room at 5 Valley Ave to Sager's Hotel across the street, now open with their sandwich and short order menu. They invite customers and friends. (1-15-11)
The Wise-Dickenson district extends the deadline to tomorrow at 4 15 p m for former Senator Roland Chase Republican to appear as a contestant in the ongoing matter.
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