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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1937

Page

3

Social Calendar Midweek Meetings and Club Gatherings

Wednesday 7 30 p m Girl Scout Leaders meet at Mrs Solenberger West Leicester St 8 p m Winchester Lodge No 867 meets at Ellis Hall North Braddock St Thursday 12 30 p m Rotary Club luncheon at George Washington Hotel 6 30 p m Dish Supper for US VIM members 7 30 p m Modern Woodmen meet at Odd Fellows Hall Friday 1 00 p m American Legion R Y Conrad Post luncheon at George Washington Hotel 7 30 p m Braddock Street Church Young Christian Class at Mrs Solenberger 8 15 p m Euterpian Club concert at Market Street Methodist Church

Herbert Solenberger West Leicester Street Winchester Lodge Ellis’ Hall North Braddock Street Rotary Club George Washington Hotel Odd Fellows’ Hall R. Y. Conrad Post American Legion Braddock Street Young Christian Class Euterpian Club Market Street Methodist Church Raddock Street Methodist Church

Georgian Colonel Appoints Whelchel to Personal Staff

Dr. Cleveland D. Whelchel of Gainesville Ga is named honorary Colonel of Georgia by Governor Edward W Rivers and assigned to his personal staff. He is noted for chest surgery and travels to Washington with his wife and daughter for the Roosevelt inauguration.

Cleveland D. Whelchel Gainesville Edward W. Rivers Georgia Whelchel South Mary Rutherford Whelchel Washington Frank Whelchel

Mrs. Crocker to Visit Richmond Friends and Family

Mrs. Douglas Crocker of Fitchburg Massachusetts will visit Richmond with stops in Pinehurst North Carolina and Charlotte before staying with Mrs. Herbert Claiborne on West Franklin Street. Her mother Mrs. Thomas N. Carter and cousin Mrs. John Labouisse will join trips to Powhatan and Mexico planned for March.

Douglas Crocker Fitchburg Mass Herbert Claiborne West Franklin Richmond Crocker Mr. Crocker Charles Crocker Pinehurst N. C John Labouisse Charlotte Olivia Holloman Emma Jean Washington North Carolina Mrs. Holloman

Etiquette Q A Dinner Theater and Hostess Notes

A society column notes etiquette questions about handling invitations and greeting guests. It includes tips on sending a note for unreceived invites, and whether a girl should wrap after dining. The piece also reports study group meetings of the Euterpean Club and Century Club with papers on women in music, Cecile Chaminade, Soviet theatre, and Hirohito.

King's Daughters Hold Circle Meeting in Front Royal

The What-So-Ever Circle of the King's Daughters met yesterday at Mrs. William Henry's East Main home with strong attendance. Assistant hostesses were Mrs. J Prank Forsyth Mrs. Orville Bown and Mrs. R E Purdum. Mrs O W Borden gave a Bible lesson. Mrs Frank Forsyth read Father Ryan's poem The Sword of Lee and Mrs Charles Paris Jr read The Pickets Lone. Committee reports were given. President Mrs Orville praised committee service at Christmas. A social hour followed.

Front Royal King’s Daughters William Henry East Main Street J. Prank Forsyth Orville Bown R.E. Purdum O. W. Borden Frank Forsyth Father Ryan Sword of Lee Charles Paris, Jr Orville

Warren Sportsmen Prepare Plan for County Fish and Game Group

A Warren County meeting in City Hall organized the effort to form a county fish and game association. Norman Shepherd Hugh H Bowman Byrne Downing Jr Roy Mitchell named to list members while E T Shiner C E Foley Bryan Rudacille Edward Whitworth to draft a constitution and by laws. A permanent association is expected at a February 1 meeting.

Front Royal Warren County Norman Shepherd Hugh H. Bowman Byrne Downing, Jr Roy Mitchell E. T. Shiner C. E. Foley Bryan Rudacille Edward Whitworth

Plans For President's Ball At Royal New Nite Club

Plans are underway for the President's Ball at the New Royal Nite Club on Royal Avenue and Seventh Street to be held Friday night January 29. The Royal Troubadors directed by Jimmy Doman are booked with ample entertainment. The dance begins at 9 p.m.

ROYAL Royal Nite Club Royal Avenue Seventh Street Royal Troubadors Jimmy Doman

Clarke Woman's Club Hosts School Teachers Event

Clarke county Woman's Club hosts January meeting with Clarke county school faculty guests and Junior Woman's Club members. The program featured spirituals by The Wandering Boys, tap dancing by Konneena Trenary, and ventriloquism by Rev. James M Carr, followed by Bingo and refreshments for a highly enjoyable evening.

Berryville Woman’s Club Clarke County Edward Berlin Kenneth Levi Wes Te Colerved Konneena Trenary James M Carr Carr

Front Royal Social Notes and Local Updates

Judge Walter Olmstead plans a Washington visit before a Richmond trip. Residents and visitors are noted including Mrs. Hilton Freeman and Mrs. W. Ernest Jones. Birth announced for Anne Lankford at Johnson’s Nursing Home. Mrs. Mark Reids and others receive health and travel updates as communities share routine notices.

Front Royal Walter Olmstead Washington Lynn de Lashmutt Richmond Ray Jones Johnson's Nursing Home Anne Lankford Jones Gertrude Borden O.W. Borden

TV Under Field Test Shows Higher Definition In NYC

New York engineers from RCA and NBC report television field tests in New York City achieved sharper pictures by increasing image lines beyond 343. The higher definition aligns with industry standards as part of orderly development. Demonstrations are not expected until spring and not all receivers are updated yet.

New York New York City RCA NBC

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