Social calendar notes for local organizations
Monday 7 30 p m meeting of Women s Auxiliary of American Legion at Mrs Richard Griffiths home. Tuesday 7 30 p m Gladys Morgan circle of Grace Lutheran Church at Miss Mildred Jones home. 7 30 p m Aid Society of United Brethren Church in March. 7 30 p m Officers and teachers meeting of Church of Christ Bible School in the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Auxiliary of American Legion
Richard Griffith
Gladys Morganircle
Grace Lutheran Church
Mildred Jones
I Saat Aid Society
United Brethren Church
Church of Christ Bible School
Bible School
The
Church of Christ
Wedding in Chicago for Miss Margaret Campbell to Mr Winters
Miss Margaret Stuart Campbell daughter of the late Dr John P Campbell and Mrs Campbell married Lewis Crosby Winters of Chattanooga Tennessee on January 16 at Turndike Hilton Chapel Chicago. The ceremony was by Rev Dr Hayden with Indian Opera pieces performed by the organist and cellist. The reception followed at the home of Capt and Mrs Edward Washburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Stuart Campbell
John P. Campbell
Campbell
Lewis Crosby Winters
Chattanooga
Edward Washburn
Mrs. Winters
Ellis Avenue
Chicago
Reservations at Yorks Dance Night List Local Guests
At Yorks last night reservations included Marshall Clevenger Dorsey Collins Harold Forman James DuShane Arthur Shull William Hohannas Edward Hollis J Hutchkins Julian OConnell Earl Clowser Robert Grove and Charles Schuler. Bob Riley and his orchestra provided the music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorks
Marshall Clevenger
Dorsey Collins
Harold Forman
James DuShane
Arthur Shull
William Hohannas
Edward Hollis
J. Hutchkins
Julian O’connell
Earl Clowser
Robert Grove
Charles Schuler
Bob Riley
Local social notes and community events brief
Tea at Mrs. Owen's in honor of Mrs. Engle linked to Troop 5 merit badge. New baby boy Kenneth Franklin Cather born January 22. Guild and church meetings scheduled on Tuesday and Friday with musical program by Winchester String Ensemble. Legion Auxiliary meets Monday at Mrs. Richard Griffiths home. Various residents visiting and staying with local families across Winchester and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Owen
Raleigh Engle
Elizabeth Crawford
Jeanne Shade
Nancy Gano
Marion Johnson
Thelma Edwards
K. F. Cather
Kenneth F. Cather
Kenneth Franklin, Jr
Cather
Lucille Wingfield
Market Street
Women’s Service Guild
Circle 2
Winchester String Ensemble
WPA Wasteful Stirs Local Debate Over WPA Practices
Letter from Winchester criticizes WPA policy and staffing, accusing excessive supervision and restricted hiring. He argues small cities cannot sustain the required labor division and urges consistent federal guidance to avoid waste and discrimination. The writer cites reduced relief totals but ongoing employment hurdles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
WPA
Etiquette Answers On Apology Names And Tea Trays
A reader asks about theater etiquette apologizing while passing seated patrons and the proper use of titles when introducing family members. The advice notes apologize quietly and proceed quickly. It also suggests avoiding Mr or Miss when possible and confirms a silver tray may be used for serving tea.
Public Money Wasted on Inefficient Setup Calls for Action
The speaker criticizes the current arrangement as inefficient and wasteful of public funds. They urge either closure or substantial cleanup to address the issue.
Severe Cold Hits Southern California Farms and Regions
A record low 12 degrees was logged in the desert region while crop damage in a winter vegetable area reached 3 million dollars this month. Citrus and tomato crops were nearly wiped out and half of early cantaloupes and watermelons were lost. Morning readings across cities from Redlands to Ontario ranged from 23 to 25 degrees, with San Bernardino shattering a 67 year low at 17 degrees yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grees
Los Angeles
Redlands
Highland
Upland
Ontario
San Bernardino
Pope Pius XI Receives Audiences Amid Ill Health
Pope Pius XI granted audiences to Archbishop Maria Castellani returning from Ethiopia to organize the Catholic hierarchy there and to Cardinals Schulte Faulkhaber Von Faulk, as they prepared to depart for Germany. The pope spent an almost sleepless night, tormented by pain and shortness of breath, and appeared tired at morning Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria Castellani
Ethiopia
Karl Joseph Cardinal Schulte
Cologne
Michael Cardinal von Faulkhaber
Munich
Germany
Vatican
Pius XI
Arson Charge Filed in Amherst Apartment Fire
Charles W. Myers of Amherst was charged with arson after an apartment fire caused about 2500 dollars in damage. Myers, held on bond, admitted being present when the blaze started while awaiting another insurance solicitor, saying the fire began accidentally as he slept near a lit cigarette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynchburg
Charles W. Myers
Amherst
Myers
Raymond Cochran
Cochran
Skating Aces Compete In Great Lake Speed Carnival
A fast field of nationally known ice skaters prepared to compete on Fowler Lake for the Great Lake speed skating championship in Oconomowoc Wisconsin. Marvin Swanson of Minneapolis defends his men’s title against 40 skaters as Maddy Horn of Beaver Dam faces eight challengers in the women’s division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oconomawoc
Wis
Fowler Lake
Great Lake
Marvin Swanson
Minneapolis
Maddy Horn
Beaver Dam
Three Killed In Powder Explosion at Fairview Home
A keg of blasting powder exploded inside the Albert Taylor home in Fairview Illinois as the family sat down to dinner. Three members of the family were killed, three others critically injured, and five seriously burned. The house was destroyed by fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview
Iil
Albert Taylor
Cast member Helen Zeigler to perform in Mix ed Pickers
Mrs Helen S Zeigler a veteran of local amateur theater joins the cast of the American Legion Musical Mix ed Pickers to be staged at Capitol Theater around early February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mickey Mouse Chorus
American Legion
Capitol Theatre
Patty Jane Delvin
Wheeler Producing Company
Jean Ebert
Margaret Clowe
Jean Shryock
Dorothy Hawthorne
Phyllis Fowle
Frances Bickers
Dorothy DeGrange
Anne Williams
Jean
Helen 8S. Zeigler
Capitol Theater
Seek To Prevent Recurrence Of Electric Strike
Chicago officials and union leaders discussed compromises to prevent a repeat of the municipal electrical workers walkout that dimmed streets for nearly three hours. The strike began at 8 pm with about 450 of 800 workers walking off. Nearly 100000 street lamps were darkened, leaving only Park District and State Street white way lights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Edward J. Kelly
Chicago Park District
State Street
Motor Strikes Progress Amid Pace Toward Reemployment
The article reports ongoing strike actions led by Homer Martin of the United Automobile Workers and statements from William S. Knudsen of General Motors and Gov. Murphy in Washington. Knudsen declares moves toward re-employing workers as negotiations continue, with Murphy mediating the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Washington
William S. Knudsen
General Motors
Gov. Murphy
Homer Martin
United Automobile Workers of America
Detroit
Gov
Murphy
Knudsen
Charles E. Sorensen
Ford Motor Company
Open Road Bids for State Line to Staunton Highway
Bids set to open February 2 for a state funded highway project extending from the state line southward past Staunton. Contractor expects earnest work not before March 1 with completion around October 15 using about 186 workers, prioritizing local labor and certified crews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Line
Staunton
Shade
Weekend Visits Highlight Front Royal Social Roundup
Front Royal residents and guests flock for weekend visits across nearby towns. Jett Cunningham and Wilma Warren plan trips, while Miss Marel Coe stays with Henry Coe and family. Frank Compton returns home from New York City as Ben Farringer battles a cold. Memorial Hospital care continues for T S Melton as A T Thompson and family visit Washington.
Collect Funds For Flood Relief In Warren County
Mrs. Claude A. Stokes secretaries of the Warren County American Red Cross reports a telegram from Admiral Cary Grayson requesting the local chapter's $80 quota for flood relief. Donations are being collected at Warren Drug Store, Trout Drug Store, Royal Barber Shop, and The Warren Drug Store with several local helpers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Royal
Claude A. Stokes
Warren County
American Red Cross
Admiral Cary Grayson
Washington
W. W. Sonner
Warren Drug Store
Tommy Harrison
Trout Drug Store
Dewey Wood
Royal
W. W. Faw
Local fund drive targets area shops and police support
Afton Inn and Weavers Department Store join Miss Irene Hoskins Mrs J C Trice Miss Katie Hansbrough and Doc Smith head of the police in a relief fund drive. Donations will be received at the Mens Shoppe and the department store to aid the relief effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afton Inn
Irene Hoskins
Weavers Department Store
Womens Shoppe
J. C. Trice
Katie Hansbrough
Doc Smith
Handley Juniors Sustain Defeat
Randolph Macon Academy junior basketball beat Handley High School on academy court by 16 to 12. Warren County High girls lost to Edinburg 26 to 16 while local boys defeated Edinburg 34 to 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Royal
Randolph-Macon Academy
Handley High School
Academy Court
Warren County High School
Edinburg High School
Edinburg
High School Tonight Hosts Former Stars in Girls Game
Front Royal hosts basketball tonight at the high school gym with a girls game against a team of former stars led by Mrs Jett Cunningham and Mrs Aubrey Berryman. The town all stars will follow with a boys game featuring Leslie Young, Coopy Goodwin, Jessie Foster, Howard McFall, Dutch Eckhardt, Dalton Johnson, Frank Nesbitt, Waldo Rudacille and Giles Downing. games start at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Royal
Warren County High School
Jett Cunningham
Aubrey Berryman
Virginia Downing
Helen Emmett
Florence Johnson
Wilma Warren
Leslie Young
Coopy Goodwin
Jessie Foster
Howard McFall
Dutch Eckhardt
Dalton Johnson
Frank Nesbitt
Waldo Rudacille
Giles Downing
Plans For School Expansion In Front Royal
G Tyler Miller Warren and Rappahannock county schools superintendent spoke at the Rotary Club luncheon about the Vis cose Corporation of Virginia plant coming to Front Royal. He warned it will raise population and require enlarging school buildings and facilities and adding new courses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Royal
G. Tyler Miller
Warren and Rappahannock County
Rotary Club
Warren County High School
Viscose Corporation of
Virginia
More Rain Or Snow Next Week Weather Outlook
Weather outlook for the week starting Monday January 25 predicts precipitation in the North and Middle Atlantic States. Temperatures will rise slowly Monday then fall Tuesday, rise again by Thursday, with colder weather expected later in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
North
Middle Atlantic
Radio Highlights Bring Father Coughlin Talks Back
Father Charles E. Coughlin resumes Sunday broadcasts on WOR and a growing list of stations. He will speak for an hour in the first slot and 30 minutes later to suit various time allotments. The hour program runs 3 to 4 p.m. on WCAU WJR WAAB WEAN and WICC, while the 8 to 8:30 p.m. slot includes WOR CKLW WBAL WGAR K50 WMT KOIL and WOL. The series begins Sunday, ending a post election air silence aside from a New Year message via CBS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
WOR
Charles E. Coughlin
WCAU
WJR WA
WEAF
NBC
Hampton
Snow Village
Joe Cook
Chateau
Irvin Cobb
Ink Spots
WABC
CBS
Niagara Falls Band
Gibbons-Lopez
Gov. Geo. H. Earle
Ted Fiorito
WJZ
Ed Wynn
Meredith Willson
Johnny Hamp
Ben Bernie Lads
Marion Talley
Jack Benny
Harold Stern
Maddy Phillip Jordan
N. Y
Shep Fields
Edwin C. Hill
Father Coughlin
WJR
Waab Wean Wicc
CKLW
WBAL
WGAR
KSO
WMT Koil Wol
Good Will
Good Will Court
Wmca-Intercity
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Margaret Campbell
Mr. Winters
Lowe
C. Worthington Lowe
Irving Rose
New York City
Mr. Lowe
Mr. Rose
Rev. Lowe
Braddock Street Methodist Church
John Gano
Mr. Gano
Olivia Dellinger
Mgr. Gano
Middletown
Ellen Brumback
Miss Brumback
Edna Brumback
Ashby Brumback
Orville Willey
Brumback
Willey
Fred Stine
Elizabeth Farrar
Ladies’ Aid Society of the
Caendar
Braddock Street
Marshall Roddey
A. R. Dunning
Norfolk
Strasurg
Wilco McAboy
Wilco, Jr
Stephenson
Robert Lonas
Greenwalt, Avenue
Samuel F. Hoshour
Raleigh, N. C
Charles A. Hoshour
No. 132
West Piccadilly Street
Pope’s
Brooks’ Syr
C. L. O & Menthol
Brooks
Brooks’ Pharmacy
Beauty Service
Geo
Washington Hotel
Nina V. Wolford
Winchester Evening Star
Gussie McFall
Telephone Front Royal
Front Royal News
Hedgesville
W. Va
Lee Sowers
Luray
Mrs
J. J. Warren
William Bierer
Irvin Bierer
Richmond
Marel Coe
Henry Coe
T. T. Harrison
Mr. Harrison
and Are
R. Harrison
Harrisontoo
Giles B. Cook
B. T. Branham
Bim Cook
Frank Compton
Eugene Compton
Ben Farringer
T.S. Melton
Memorial Hospital
Mr. Melton
Capt
A. T. Thompson
Mrs. Thompson
Phil Cammer
Roy Darby
Handley Juniors
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
E Savings
Saf
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Phil Spitalny
Rochester Civic Orchestra
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp’n
the Commercial & Savings Bank
Member
Big Joe
Underwood
N. Loudoun St
Bramburger’s
Loudoun St
Westinghouse Automatic
Northern Virginia Power Co
R. M. Swimley
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