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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1935

Page

3

Miss Florence Jones Marries Dr John Barrett at World’s Fair

Mr and Mrs George L Jones of Clarke County announce the marriage of their daughter Florence Courtney Jones to Dr John Francis Barrett son of the late James J Barrett and Mrs Ellen Barrett of Pittsburgh. They wed September 7 1934 in Chicago during a World’s Fair visit. Florence comes from a prominent Clarke County family. Barrett is a graduate pharmacist who has worked three years for Dr E P Berlin in Berryville.

George L. Jones Clarke County Florence Courtney Jones John Francis Barrett James J. Barrett Ellen Barrett Pittsburgh Chicago Joseph R. Jones Christ Episcopal Church, Millwood Courtney Byrd Jones Barrett E. P. Berlin Berryville

Stepk rn City Group Meets In New Club Room

The Stephens City Home Demonstration Group held an all day meeting in the new club room in the Hinkle building. Officers were elected and chairs reseated and refurbished during the day.Named attendees include Mrs. Cara Grove and Miss Elizabeth Farrar among others. General Turner Ashby Chapter will meet January 19 at 3 pm at Mrs. Fred L. Glaize’s home on East Piccadilly Street. The Woman's Auxiliary of Winghest Memorial Hospital reelected officers. The Auxiliary donated $241.38 to the hospital in the last year.

Stephens City Hinkle Cara Grove Leo Wisecarver P. C. Petrie W. M. Stickley Randall Ridgeway F. B. Cadwallader Harry Frazier C. L. Golliday J. S. McCarty Ada Trussell H. P. Lovett Miller Bailey Snapp Williams H. A. Funk C. ©. Watson Braynard Campbell Elizabeth Farrar Turner Ashby United Daughters of the Confederacy R. E. Lee Fred L. Glaize East Piccadilly Street Winghest Memorial Hospital Offic D. W. Ritenour John 8. Scully Harry Schmidt B. B. Dutton Amy W. Owen Woman's Auxiliary Lester Miller Lee Miller West Piccadilly Street West Pall Mall Street Cash and Carry Curtis Bly

Social Calendar and Club Meetings in Winchester

Evening events include Circle No 8 at Braddock Street M E Church South Missionary group. Lions Club benefit revue at Capitol Theatre. Music Lovers Club meets at Mrs R E Griffiths home. Saturday Gen Lee birthday observed by Turner Ashby Chapter U D C at Mrs Fred L Glaize Sr home. Winchester AAUW meets at Mrs George G Snarr home. Tuesday Lions Club lunch at George Washington Hotel. Kiwanis lunch at George Washington Hotel. Winchester Lodge Elks meets. Adult Choir practice at Grace Lutheran Church. Rotary luncheon at Hotel.

Circle Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South Lions Club Capitol Theatre Music Lovers’ Club R. E. Griffith West Clifford Street R. E. Lee Turner Ashby Fred L. Glaize East Piccadilly Street Winchester American Association of University ‘Women Hom George G. Snarr South Stewart Street The George Washington Hotel Kiwanis Club Winchester Lodge Benevolent Order of Elks Grace Lutheran Church

Homecoming and gatherings mark Back Creek Valley eventful weekend

In Back Creek Valley Mr and Mrs William Dunham hosted a home coming and wood chopping party last Saturday with many relatives and friends attending. A large oyster supper is planned by the Ladies Auxiliary of the South End Hose Company for January 24 and 25 with hot delivery service available. A birthday party for Little Miss Minnie McCarty celebrated her eleventh birthday with games and a taffy pull. The Fawcett family attended a funeral for Joseph Fawcett, noting their Quaker ancestry in the valley.

South End Hose Company Minnie McCarty June Arline McKnee Nina Shingleton Lena Robinson Jean Huff Carlotta McCarty William Penn Fawcett Pearl Margaret Ann Fawcett Raymond Rogers Alderson W. Va Joseph Fawcett Fawcetts

4-H Clubs Plan Activities For Coming Summer

In Frederick county Virginia 4-H clubs Round Hill Mountain Falls and Bryarly win the county banner for perfect records at achievement day. 337 entries highlight banning contests as C A Montgomery and home demonstration staff speak to the group. Officers include Babs Larrick Hilda Orndorff Hunter Bayliss Isabel Rosenberger Harriet Adams Louise Carper and Howard Kennedy.

Virginia Four C. A. Montgomery Belle Burke Elizabeth Farrar I. F. Stine Couty Mabel Rosenberger Orville Willey, Jr Julia Braithwaite Dorothy Sharitz Sarah Thomas Babs Larrick Hilda Orndorff Hunter Bayliss Isabel Rosenberger Harriett Adams Louise Carper Howard ‘Kennedy

William Bell Wins Oration Contest at Handley Assembly

William Harman Bell won first prize in the Handley assembly oratorical contest on the subject Gen. Robert E. Lee. Sponsored by Turner Ashby Chapter UDC, first prize was five dollars donated by Mrs. R. B. Slonaker. Second went to Miss Margaret Byrd with a silk Confederate flag prize. Third prize to Paul Rutledge. Glee Club songs followed and thanks were given to the UDC chapter for books and magazines.

William Harman Bell Stewart Bell Handley Assembly Robert E. Lee Turner Ashby United Daughters of the Confederacy R. B. Slonaker Margaret Byrd Thomas B. Byrd Lucy Kurtz Paul Rutledge Garland R. Quarles Fred L Glaize

Little Choice For Justice In Hauptmann Fate

In Flemington New Jersey Justice Trenchard faces Hauptmann sentencing after a jury verdict. If convicted the jury’s mercy recommendation guides life imprisonment or death penalty. an acquittal would send Hauptmann back to the Bronx for extortion charges.

Flemington N. J Thomas W. Trenchard Bruno Richard Hauptmann New Jersey Hauptmann Trenchard Bronx

Mrs. McCormac Hosts Century Club Meeting

Mrs. H. B. McCormac entertained Century Club members Tuesday afternoon at Handley Boulevard home. Guests attended and the program featured a Mary of Guise paper by Mrs. Lewis Allen and a current events talk by Mrs. B. M. Roszel. Also noted were health updates on Milton Swartz and hospital news for Mrs. Frank B. Crawford. Virginia Steck departed for New York for an extended stay.

H. B. McCormac Century Club Handley Boulevard Mary of Guise Lewis Allen B. M. Roszel

Mrs Call Weds Mr Boettiger in Great Secrecy

John Boettiger formerly with the Chicago Tribune married Anna Roosevelt Dall in a secret ceremony at the Roosevelt home in New York. The couple left for an unannounced destination while White House officials confirmed the union and noted Boettiger will reside in New York.

Mrs. Call MR. Bottinger New York John Bettiger Washington Chicago Tribune Anna Roosevelt East Sixty Fifth Street Roosevelt Anna Roosevelt Dall John Boettiger Chicago New York City East Sixty-fifth Street J. Frederic Kernochan James Roosevelt James Roosevelt, Jr Elliott Ruth John Harry Hooker Boettiger

Crimson Flashes Win Thirteenth Victory Over Marshall Club

The Crimson Flash Athletic Club defeated Marshall Athletic Club 50 to 34 for their 18th straight win. Star Henry Kerchervas added to his season total with 250 points across 13 games whileBull Parker plans a tough schedule for the remainder of the season.

Crimson Flash Athletic Club Marshall Athletic Club Marshall

Church of Christ Rural Charge Worship Schedule

Rev S J Goode leads morning worship at Ebenezer Bible School at 10. Rock Enon Bible School hosts preaching at 3 with Rev J A Tate of Richmond as speaker. Capon Bridge offers Bible School at 10 and Christian Endeavor at 7 followed by evening service at 7 45. Communion observed at each regular service. Invited congregants.

S. J. Goode Ebenezer—Bible School Rock

Ship's Skipper Dies Stranded On Kenberry Off Halifax

Halifax, N S January 18 Captain Duncan Milne the skipper of the British freighter Kenberry perished as he attempted to reach safety via a breeches buoy after most of his 98 crew were saved by fishermen and launches. The vessel broke up on Black Rock Point and split in half before dawn. Chief engineer J Dove reached shore earlier, while Milne disappeared after slipping on the lifeline during a snowstorm as waves crashed the ship 100 yards from land.

Halifax N. S Duncan Milne Kenberry Black Rock Point Milne J. Dove Portuguese Cove Black Point Rock Dave

Athletic Club Practice Calls for Tonight and Next Game

The basketball squad has been called to practise at 7.30 tonight in Handley gymnasium under Manager J. B. Redmond. An imposing schedule is planned with a next opponent Marshall there on January 29 for both boys and girls teams. Locals beat Capon Bridge in a spur victory.

Handley Gymnasium J. B. Redmond Marshall Spur Capon Bridge

Colored man injured after Middletown truck collision

Theodore Kent a 70 year old Black man is in precarious shape at Memorial Hospital after being struck by Carl Keller’s van truck north of Middletown about 6:30 last night. Kent suffered a crushed left leg brain concussion and cuts. he was walking home from work near Middletown when hit.

Theodore Kent Memorial Hospital Middletown Carl Keller Toms Brook Kent Partlett Hammack R. E. Bayliss Keller Bayliss A. J. Tavenner P. H. Wakeman

Winchester U B Circuit Sermon and Sunday School Plans

North Winchester U B Circuit announces Pleasant Valley Sunday School at 10 a m led by Supt C H Roberts with a sermon by Rev F G Senger and special music by Fremont Dick.

F. G. Senger Pleasant Valley C. H. Roberts Fremont Dick

The Holy City Solo and Church Activities Schedule

Miss Mary Lou Steele presents The Holy City solo at Winchester with 11 a.m. Senior C E led by Ray Fries at 7 15 p.m. W M A Thursday events include Mt Pleasant Sunday School at 10 a.m. G U Crim superintendent. Junior C E led by Miss Lucy B Randall at 11 a.m. Senior C E with Mrs Blanche Cooper presiding at 7 p.m. sermon and special music under Dr C B Lewis. Evening prayer and Bible study Wednesday 7 30 p.m. Red Bud Christian Endeavors at 2 p.m. Sunday School led by Miss Esther McDonald at 2 30 p.m. Sermon by the pastor at 3 30 p.m. Ladies Aid quilting all day Thursday at Mrs Annie Keckley’s home.

The Holy City Mary Lou Steele Winchester Ray Fries Mt. Pleasant W. Va G. U. Crim Lucy B. Randall C. E Blanche Cooper C. BE. Lewis Esther McDonald Ladies Aid Annie Keckley

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