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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1936

Page

3

First annual Young People circle banquet held this evening

The Young People's Circle of the Church of Christ hosts its first annual banquet at 6 30 with Chaplain C W and Dr Thompson as speakers Miss Juanita Riley presides and leads a strong program including The Afflicted Choir and a comedy sketch The Tamp Went Out Toastmistress Miss Riley and cast members include Dick Clevenger Dick Owen and Leonard Riley Also announced today the marriage of Miss Mildred Virginia Clark and Mr Eston T Ritenour in Hagerstown Md

C. W Dr. Thompson Kansas City Young People's Circle Church of Christ Juanita Riley Dick Clevenger Dick Owen Brown Lovett, Jr Leonard Thompson Caulkins Gertrude Clevenger Mildred Virginia Clark Washington, D. C Eston T. Ritenour Stephens City Richmond Hagerstown Rey Mr. Brown Garfield Hospital A. C. Clark Ritenour William Headley Joseph T. Ritenour

Snowbound Route 50 slows buses in Romney snow

Snow in the valley reached ten inches as main roads reopened with bus service restored to near normal. Route 50 near New Creek had heavy drifts delaying a Winchester-bound bus until 9:05 am. West Virginia reports heavier drifts and lingering travel difficulties while farmers welcome snow for crops. City streets were cleared and drivers faced chains on still unopened streets. A 32 mile per hour wind swept Valley fields in the afternoon.

Boyne Heaton Leslie D. Kline New Creek Romney Winchester Blue Ridge Line Washington West Va West Virginia Winchester Research Laboratory Valley Airways

Social calendar events at various clubs and churches

Evening calendar lists 6:30 Banquet for Young People's Circle at Church of Christ 7:30 Installation Madison Lodge No 60 O F at lodge 12:30 Lions Club weekly meeting and luncheon at George Washington Hotel Night Oyster supper by Ladies Auxiliary South End Hose Co 8:00 Modern Woodmen Camp 15 510 installation 12:30 Kiwanis Club weekly meetings and luncheon at George Washington Hotel Night Oyster supper 6 45 Kiwanis regular weekly practice 8 00 Winchester Lodge No 867 BPOE Elks Home core Piccadilly Braddock 8 15 Grace Lutheran adult choir regular meeting and practice 1:00 Rotary Club meeting and luncheon George Washington Hotel 1:00 Robert Y Conrad Post American Legion 21 George Washington Hotel Night Dance Gainesboro Cross Junction auditorium fund fundraiser.

Lions Club George Washington Hotel South End Hose Company Modern Woodmen of America Kiwanis Club United Brethren Church Winchester Lodge Elks Home Core Piccadilly and Braddock Grace Lutheran Church Robert Y. Conrad Post American Legion New Consolidated Gainesboro District School Gainesboro Cross Junction

Resignation From State Post Reveals Wedding Here

A Berkeley Springs dispatch reports the marriage of Miss Mildred Brock to Floyd Walkley last June in Winchester. Mrs Walkley resigns as managing director of the State Clinic for Crippled Children. Evelyn Starr becomes her successor. Married June 8 in Winchester. they reside in Berkeley Springs.

Lewis Hedrick Lucille Jackson West Germain Street Virginia Barn Hedrick Mrs. Hedrick Reading Mr. Hedrick Baltimore Sun Berkeley Springs W. Va Wingchester Mildred. Brock State Clinic For Floyd F. Walkley Leroy, N. Y Walkley Evelyn Starr R. N John Brock Roanoke Frank Walkley Civilian Conservation Corps Winchester R. B. Campbell

Court Refuses Auto Case Review

J. T. Timmons of Norfolk lost his bid in the Supreme Court to overturn local Virginia city auto license rules. The high court declined to review the Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals decision. The list also notes people in Washington and nearby cities visiting, traveling, or stranded by snow and storms.

Washington J. T. Timmons Norfolk Supreme Court Virginia Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals

Admiral Byrd Learns to Sing in Lonely Antarctic Night

Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd recalled his long Antarctic night at the end of the earth. He learned to sing using a gramophone and a song titled Home Town Range as the stove burned and the cold froze the record. He noted bath routines at 60 below and ongoing scientific work from the post.

Admiral Byrd San Francisco Richard Byrd South Polar Gramophone Antarctic Antarctica

New Deal Debate Set by Mount Williams Society

Mount Williams Debating Society announces a debate on January 30 titled Resolved That the New Deal Has Contributed to the Prosperity of the United States. The event features an affirmative lineup of W H Jimelritht H A Snapp B C Tulver and R L Triplett and a negative team of J B Snapp N B Fout N C Williams and Winfred Ashwood with stringed music to ease moments.

United States Mount Williams Debating Society Eshion W. H Jimelritht H. A. Snapp B. C “‘Tulver R. L. Triplett J. B. Snapp N. B. Fout N. C. Williams Winfred Ashwood

Winchester praises enduring songs and new music

MA Winchester remarks on beloved classics like Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes and Star Dust, along with Gershwin works Rhapsody in Blue and Grand Canyon Suite. He counters claims that younger generations lack culture, praising modern songs and the shared enjoyment of good music.

George Gershwin Ferde Grofe

President's Ball Tickets Distributed for January 30 Event

A total of 450 tickets were distributed to clubs and local businesses for the President's Ball at the George Washington Hotel. Dr Cc R Anderson chairs arrangements as groups like Lions Kiwanis Rotary Legion Nurses' Home and athletic clubs receive tickets. Proceeds support infantile paralysis rehab in Winchester with remaining funds sent to New York City for disease combat.

George Washington Hotel Cc. R. Anderson Lions Kiwanis Rotary Clubs American Legion Louise Echart Nurses’ Home Brooks’ Pharmacy Miners Drug Store Baker's Drug Store People’s Drug Store Boyd's Dry Store Rhodes’ Drug Store Spillman and Alexander's Drug Store Opal Robinson Girls’ Athletic Association Ben Belchie Men’s Athletic Club James Doman Front Royal Royal Troubadour Winchester New York City

Wetzel May Be Discharged From Hospital Shortly

Jack Wetzel of Cedar Creek Valley remains in Memorial Hospital recovering from gunshot wounds to his right hand hip and leg. A hearing on charges of attempted assault and shooting at an officer is expected once he is discharged. A mid to late week discharge is anticipated with no bullet removal planned.

Jack Wetzel Cedar Creek Valley Memorial Hospital Burr P. Harrison Wetzel

T B Clinic To Be Held January 24 By State Expert

A tuberculosis chest disease diagnostic clinic will be conducted in the District Nurse Association offices by a State Health Department specialist. The free clinic runs January 24 with hours 9 am to 1 pm and 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm. No appointments. former sanatorium patients will not be examined. Citizens advised to consult a physician or visiting nurse before attending.

State Health Department District Nurse Association Santorium

Administrators Appointed for Mary R. Sprint Estate

J Ashby Sprint and Thomas H Sprint sons of the late Mary R Sprint die of January 3 estate become administrators with bond set at 1000 dollars. Appraisers named J H Yost C R McCann Coleman Dunn G G Baker and Harry W Ebert may serve any three. Police Court fines totaled 10.25 to 15.25 for drunk and disorderly acts and reckless driving. Andrew Dix ordered six months and four dollars costs.

J. Ashby Sprint Thomas H. Sprint Mary R. Sprint J. H. Yost C. R. McCann Coleman Dunn G. G. Baker Harry W. Ebert Harry Ford Fairfax Splawn Fremont Street Willis Wright Clay Street Martinsville Andrew Dix South Kent

The Lone Wolf Returns at Hable’s Palace Today and Tuesday

Melvyn Douglas and Gail Patrick star in The Lone Wolf Returns at Hable’s Palace with the Columbia picture. The feature promises Merriest, mad adventures. A Fox News reel and a comedy accompany the presentation.

Palace Melvyn Douglass Gail Patrick Fox News

Court To Review Big Land Case

The receiver of Continental Trust Company sought a court review of its claim to over 2,500 acres in Fauquier County Virginia. The land was attached by Loudoun National Bank at Leesburg for an unpaid balance on a $15 000 debt of the trust company. The court agreed to review Virginia Supreme Court rulings in the matter.

Washington Continental Trust Company Virginia Fauquier County Loudoun National Bank Leesburg Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals

Twiggs Orchard Tract Near Markham Described

This tract named Twiggs Orchard lies about a mile and a half west of Markham in a valley between Blue Ridge ridges. Originating from virgin mountain timber, it was cleared and planted with apple trees and has since changed hands multiple times.

T. H. Maddux

Orchard Project Aimed at Marshall Feed Dealer’s Venture

The parcel was purchased over a year ago by T. H. Maddux Sr. of Marshall, a prominent feed dealer and business man. He spent much last summer installing running water via a piping system across a large part of the orchards.

T. H. Maddux, Sr Marshall

House Approves Battlefield Park Bill in Virginia

Washington action reports the House approving a bill to establish and protect the Richmond National Battlefield Park in Virginia.

Battlefield Park Washington House Richmond National Battlefield Park Virginia

Mermaid Legend Born From Manatee Sleep Myths

A quirky note links a manatee to mermaid legends, noting the creature’s unusual sleep pattern as a clue. The story suggests folklore arose from observations of marine mammal behavior and myths about the sea.

Fewer than half a dozen Irish regulars hurt in 1935 ND season

South Bend Indiana Notre Dame football fielded 225 varsity and freshman players in 1935. Dr J E McMeel the team physician attributed the small number of broken bones to a daily 15 minute calisthenics session conducted during the season.

South Bend Ind Notre Dame J. E. McMeel

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Frank Patton Barnstormers R S. Smith R. S. Smith Mr. Smith Coca Cola D. E. Hawthorne James E. Cross Hawthorne Roy Smith Harrisonburg State Teachers’ College Ethel Cooper Schoolma’am Lucille Webber Braddock Street M.E. Church South Louderback North Loudoun Street Centenary Reformed Church The Madison Lodge No Co. O. F Rotary Club Congregational Christian Church Cather Ewald Cumberland, Md Margaret Ewald Home Service Northern Virginia Power Company Potomac Edison Company Cumberland Dorothy Warehime A. D. Lewis Potomac Edison System Harry Fahnestock Winchester Memorial Hospital Woodland Avenue Fahnestock Hunter H. McGuire May Hammond Greenwood Philadelphia Lawrence Roland Alexandria Kenneth Rice Roland Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company Messrs T. F. Bryant J. E. Nicholson North Market Street J. L. Speigle North Carolina Berryville Avenue Tyron N. C Ridgeley White A. F. Naddeo Shopping Centre, Inc New York J. R. Lindsey H. H. McGuire Gen. Lindsey Ate Sanger Vicks Campbell’s F. H. Way National Avenue Huntsberry Nown Hable’s Palace Robert E. Lee Shenandoah Valley National Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Amerean Tavenner’s Loudoun St Opeula Cara Nome Perfume Shari Perfume Brooks’ Pharmacy Prescription Druggists Big Joe Underwood N. Loudoun St Telephone Lovett Brothers Leudean R. M. Swimley
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