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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1938

Page

8

Kathleen McCartney piano recital Saturday evening

Miss Kathleen McCartney will present a piano students recital Saturday at 8 00 PM in Grace Lutheran Church Sunday School auditorium West Boscaken Street The event is the first in a winter series featuring her pupils including James Miller Betty Lou Havermale Jeanne Carper Susan Fansler Helen Stultz Colleen Grimm Betty Ann Grim Jacqueline Eagle Sarah Moling John McCormick Mary Jeanne McCormick Mai Virginia Carson Jeanne Arinel Mary Rogers Katherine Kline Helen Kibler Courtney Fauver Colleen Ine Gail Anderson and others Invitations extend to all interested attendees.

Grace Lutheran Church West Boscaken Street Kathleen McCartney McCartney Ram James Miller Betty Lou Havermale Jeanne Carper Susan Fansler Helen Stultz Colleen Grimm Betty Ann Grim Jacqueline Eagle Sarah Moling John McCormick Mary Jeanne McCormick Mai Virginia Carson Jeanne Arinel Mary Rogers Katherine Kline Helen Kibler Courtney Fauver Colleenine Lucille Weaver Gail Anderson

Illustrated Lecture On Growing Gladioli At Martinsburg Club

Dr Ancel B Groves a Winchester Research Laboratory plant pathologist spoke to Martinsburg West Virginia home and garden department of the Woman s Club on gladioli Using his projector screen and slides he showed color pictures and discussed cultivation His talk was described as instructive and enjoyable Mrs H L Reaves introduced him as a neighbor A program finale included songs and a garden contest plan with a later lawn and garden beautification effort Hostesses and flower display members were noted with a return of Miss Freda Hovigmale after a visit.

A. B. Groves Ancel B. Groves Winchester Research Laboratory Home and Garden Department Woman's Club Martinsburg W. Va Grove H. L. Reaves Conrad Klank Dr. Grove C. H. Dovenbarger Clyde Miller Norvay Spensler Walter Trout M. J. Fristoe John L. Lightner Elijah van Metre J. C. Tenry Fristoe

Students Continue No Sleep Test At University of Georgia

Five University of Georgia students pushed into a third 24 hour period without sleep as part of a 100 hour psychology study. Dr. A S Edwards noted only eye strain so far while observers in three shifts monitor the participants. The test aims to measure effects on mind and body and ends Saturday noon.

Athens University of Georgia A. S. Edwards

Feed The Birds During The Snow Reminder

Numerous requests arrive asking readers to feed birds during snow cover. Place food in a box or pan away from prowling cats to attract feathered friends of farmers and gardeners.

Etiquette Q and A on seating and color balance

The guide states the guest of honor woman sits to the host's right while the second in importance sits at his left. It mentions color pairs blue orange green red and yellow purple for balance. It says bridal attendants should not linger in the church vestibule after the ceremony.

Will Rogers' Humorous Story

A Swedish man in New York, after days of hunger, eats a large meal in a restaurant but leaves without paying. The landlord rails at him for stealing food and a bottle of ginger ale while the Swede reasons through the misunderstanding and questions his own courage. The anecdote reflects comic misprisions and streetwise wit.

Sweden New York Ginger al American News Features, Inc

Floating Gloucester trawler stuck near False Cape coast guard station

Coast guardsmen and the crew of the Sebastian C attempted to float the 66 ton Gloucester trawler that ran aground on the Carolina coast near the False Cape coast guard station. The ship owned by Mamie Ciancialo of Gloucester Massachusetts carried 158 barrels of fish.

Norfolk Coast

Rites Friday For Mrs Parker In Stephens City

Funeral services for Mrs. J. A. Parker of Stephens City will be held Friday at 2:30 PM from her daughter's home. The Rev. Arthur Wake and the Rev. Snyder Alleman will officiate. She chose hymns "Asleep In Jesus" "Will There Be Any Stars In My Crown" and "Sometime We'll Understand" and named pallbearers Robert Hockman L. L. Hockman Claude Grove H. E. Shull Eugene Barr A. C. Boyer.

J. A. Parker Stephens City J. W. Venable Arthur Wake Strasburg Jesus Robert Hockman L. L. Hockman Claude Grove H. E. Shull Eugene Barr A. C. Boyer

Two Russian Border Guards Slain in Estonia Clash

Reuters reports two Russian border guards killed after Estonian patrol fired a warning shot and then direct fire when the Soviets allegedly crossed into Estonian territory. Tallinn dispatch notes Soviet guards opened fire after warnings.

London Reuters Tallinn Estonia

Stockholm Hotel Strike Spreads Across Establishments

Stockholm on January 20 reports a widening hotel strike as beer parlors cafes and restaurants join workers demanding higher pay and shorter hours. The stoppage leaves thousands of travelers sleeping on trunks and benches while waiting for meals.

Stockholm Employers Federation

W. M. Coffey Faces Trial Under White Slaver Statute

Roanoke Virginia January 20 W M Coffey will go on trial this afternoon in United States District Court on a charge of violating the white slave statute. He is one of ten defendants named in a dozen indictments. R P Preddy aged 22 of Roanoke was found guilty yesterday and Judge John Paul overruled a motion to set aside the verdict and deferred sentence pending disposition of the remaining cases.

Roanoke W.M. Coffey United States District Court R. P. Preddy John Paul

Front Royal Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Meetings

Front Royal and Warren County news items show Dr. George Roemert of New York City giving a lecture at Randolph Macon, officials attending Governor Price’s inauguration in Richmond, and the Front Royal PTA meeting set for 7:30 in the High School Auditorium. Local residents attend funerals, weddings, and family visits while students and clubs participate in a busy community week.

George Roemert New York City Front Royal Randolph Macon Front Royal Parent-Teacher Association

Radio Highlights On The Air Tonight

Radio schedules list programs across WOR WABC WJZ WEAF and WHEA with sketches dramas and music. Notable lineups include Felix Knight tenor Tom Mix Little Orphan Annie and Jackie Armstrong in various time slots with news roundups and concert pieces through late evening.

Clarence WABC WEAF Red Star Rangers Tom Mix Wabc—Hilltop WOR Orborne Orchestra March of Time WHN Gabriel Heatter Eastmann School Symphony Orchestra Howard Hanson Major Bowes Broadway Sinfonietta Alfred Wallenstein Armerica James Roosevelt Rose Bampton Trotter Tom M. Girdler American Iron and Steel Institute WJZ Hollywood Wasa Schallert Weber Orchestra Press Wabc—Press Joan Edwards Wabc—Hall Felton Lowell Thomas del Casino Amos Andy Stan Domax Easy Aces Jack Fulton Franklyn MacCormack Wwoor Martin WABC+We, the People Warnew

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Missionary Society of Market Street M. E Rotary Club George Washington Hotel Elk’s Club Beta Sigma Phi Sorority George Ashington Hotel Frances Asbury Union Mary Glen Lupton North Braddock Street Winchester Camp Odd Fellows Hall East Boscawen Street R.Y. Conrad Post American Legion Capitol Theatre Circle No 17 Braddock Street Howard Shockey National Avenue Elk's Club O’conner-Harrison aMr Walter Jones Harrison Washington, D.C Nancy B. Harrison Eugene Franklin O'Conner Turner Ashby Lee United Daughters of the Confederacy B. M. Roszel Herbert Larrick Coehrs Yamizatis Yester of Lee Jackson Larrick Fred Barr William Barr Lucy Kurtz Roszel Sloan Wolfe W. B Ramey Carlton Ramey Russell Ramey Hayfield Harrisburg R.E. Griffith Richard Griffith, Jr John Chew Ann Williams Philip Williams Berryville Percy Randolph Beverley Randolph M.E. Church Missionary Society M. H.rosenberger Washington Florida Miami Margaret L. Hodgson Freda Hovigmale Ruth Hausenfluck Ovett Bros N. Main St North Carolina World News Brantz M. Roszel Ston Avenue N. C Ashby Miller Handley Boulevard Will Rogers Brooks’ Pharmacy Huntsberry’s Shoe Headquarters N, Loudoun St Mrs. Parker Front Royal and Warren County News the Kings Daughters R. E. Purdum J. F. Frsyth O. R. Bowen William Henry John Owens John Hedrick Caroline Carson Century Club Winchester Aubrey G. Weaver Richmond James Price Margaret Robinson Charles Echardt Stanley J. Philipps Claude A. Stokes, Jr Manley O. L. Simpson, Jr Billy VanDusen J. Lillard Eastern Star Amos Scott Ashby Nethers Nethers Theresa Carroll Harry Oxenham Comdr Francis Meats Annapolis Lyle Hansbrough Evening Bridge Club First Street Elizabeth Major Julian Major Winchester Memorial Hospital Mrs. Major Catherine Carter Walter Carters Mrs Barr Samsell T. L. Harlow Thomas Building Clifton Forge Orange Frank Hopkins Wee Albert Clark Ethel Stickley Ellen Hoskins Ellen Earle Jones Sperryville Walton Wood Warren County High School Luray Henry S. Wagner Frank Russell Mrs. Russell Major Mrs. Rolfe Millar Price Frank Forsyth George Reaves Charles Paris, Jr Robert Carter Walter Carter Nancy Beaty George Beaty Bellingham John Lewis Arco Harry Rust Coweta Okla John Rust University of Virginia Cass Rust Alvin O. Haley Tampa St. Augustine Fla Mrs. Wallace Simpson Miss Sue Compton H. H. Thrush C. B. Stewart Bethesda, Md Dr. C. M. DeValen Warren Buck Baltimore Edward Shotwell Bob Burns Zella Esquire Features, Inc Consumers Coal CO Underwood N. Loudoun St Winchester Furniture CO South Main Street the Commercial & Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corp'n R. Mark Well Pifer Printing CO Loudoun St The the Colonial Beauty Shoppe Cor Piccadilly Cameron St Nina VY. Wolford York Bob Riley Piccadilly St
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