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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1932

Page

3

Pederewski To Play In Washington Tonight

Ignace Jan Pederewski the famed Polish pianist and patriot will perform at Constitution Hall in Washington for the unemployment fund drive sponsored by the American Red Cross. The concert series, led by Mrs. Herbert Hoover, will travel to other cities with a carefully chosen program including Bach Liszt Prelude and Fugue in A minor Mozart Chopin Debussy and Liszt Hungarian Rhapsody. Local residents plan to attend.

Virginia America Paderewski Washington Constitution Hall Ignace Jan Pederewski American Red Cross Unemployment Fund Herbert Hoover Pederewski Chopin Liszt

Social Calendar for McKinley Chapter Week Schedule

County clubs and church groups list regular meetings and events from Monday to Friday. Notable items include Eastern Star chapters meeting in Farm Co and Harrisonburg trips for grand visitation, Rotary and Kiwanis luncheons, cooking classes, choir practices, and a Girls Athletic Association basketball game at Handley High School.

McKinley Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Farm- Co Merchants Bank Girls' Athletic Association Boyceigh School Handley High School Grace Lutheran Church Harrisonburg Order of Eastern Star Front Royal Belva Martin Goad American Legion Post George Washington Hotel Choral Society Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Young People’s Choir Braddock St. M. E South

Miss Chew and Mrs Allen Share Papers at Century Meeting

At the Century Club gathering on January 19, Mrs. Robert Chapman hosted at Mrs. Nancy Lee Cable's home. Miss Chew discussed Sam Houston, detailing his life from Virginia birth to Texas independence and a role in U S politics, while Mrs Lewis Allen presented a paper on early medical practice.

Century Club Robert Chapman Nancy Lee Cable Miss Chew Sam Houston Houston Lexington Marysville Tenn Sam Tennessee Andrew Jackson Congress Jackson Eliza Allen Arkansas Texas Senate Lincoln Bell

Baltimore Society Guests and Local Social Roundup

Miss Evelyn Byrd Shipley of Baltimore and Dr. Joseph Langworthey of Johns Hopkins recent weekend at Rosemont near Berryville with the Byrds. Shipley’s mother Mrs. Lester Shipley accompanied them home to Baltimore. Girls Athletic Association tickets go on sale for the Palace Theater show Laughter starring Nancy Carroll and Frederic March January 28 29 with a share for the club. Tuesday bridge club meets at Mrs T W English’s Washington street home. Allen and Hall families visit Brucetown en route to Kentucky. Mrs Harry K Russell hosts luncheon for Mrs Gardner H Brown of New York at Washington street home. Mrs Frank N Hack hosts luncheon for Mrs Brown with more social events planned.

Girls’ Athletic Association Nancy Carroll Palace Theatre Stafford Pemberton George Washington Hotel Evelyn Byrd Shipley Baltimore Joseph Langworthey Johns Hopkins Hospital Harry F. Byrd Palace Theater Frederic March H. H. Hable Bridge Club T. W. English Washington Street John Elmer Allen Jacqueline Allen William Hall Marie Hall Brucetown Byrd Purcell Kentucky Brown Harry K. Russell Gardner H. Brown New York City James B. Russell Frank N. Hack Gardner W. Brown South Washington Street

Cunningham Couple Welcome Daughter Janet Louise

Mr and Mrs J B Cunningham are celebrating the birth of a daughter at Winchester Memorial Hospital on Saturday January 16. The newborn has been named Janet Louise Cunningham.

Cunningham J. B. Cunningham Winchester Memorial Hospital Janet Louise Cunningham

Marriage License Issued in Gettysburg to Klinefeller and Riggs

The Corporation Clerk's office issued a marriage license to Miss Eloise Klinefeller of Gettysburg Pa and Mr Herbert C Riggs of the same city. Eloise is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Martin Klinefeller while Herbert is the son of Mr and Mrs Irving Riggs. The bridegroom lists his occupation as carpenter.

Corporation Clerk’s Office Eloise Klinefeller Gettysburg Herbert C. Riggs Martin Klinefeller Riggs Irving Riggs

Henry Bryarly Shows Marked Improvement After Illness

The condition of Mr. Henry R. Bryarly of Winchester and Walton has improved significantly after recent illness. His recovery response to treatment brings relief to many friends in Winchester who were concerned by the prior weeks’ serious sickness.

Henry R. Bryarly Winchester Allington Bryarly Expo Instituto

Marriage license issued to Nina Winters and Carter Browning

The city marriage bureau issued a license to Nina Pauline Winters of EgloW Va and Carter Browning of Oakland Md. Browning is a farmer. The item also notes social visits and upcoming club meetings around Harrisonburg and nearby towns.

City Marriage Bureau Nina Pauline Winters Lee Winters Eglow W. Va Carter B Browning Thomas Bowning Oakland Browning

Water of Rouls Not To Be Used Several Days

Frustrated by contamination, residents were warned water from the Rouls hydrant should not be used for several days. Many sought pure water from the Old Town spring or offered water for sale in Winchester, but little buying occurred.

Old Town Spring Frederick County Winchester

Hibbs Company Quotations Listed on N Y Stock Exchange

Washington based Hibbs Company a member of the New York Stock Exchange and Chicago Board of Trade distributes quotations. The Hibbs Building address and contact number are noted for market data.

NEW York Stock Exchange W. B. Hibbs & Company Chicago Board of Trade Hibbs Building Washington, DC Telephone National W B Hibbs & Company Washington DDC

Market extends modest gains as NYSE opens week

Security prices move higher in early New York trading with gains from fractions to over a dollar. British pound shows mild weakness with mid afternoon quotes at 2.15 p.m. with notable names listed including Allied Chem & Dye, American Can, American Tobacco, Anaconda Copper, Bethlehem Steel, General Electric, General Motors, U S Steel and Woolworth among others.

New York Stock Exchange Amer. Tobacco Anaconda Balto, & Ohio Bethlehem Steel Oil Gen'l. Electric Gen'l. Motors Kennecot Copper Licklard Mont. Ward Nat'l, Biscuit No Sales Packard Brands N. J Texas Corp U.S. Steel Woolworth

Washingtonians Injured In Auto Crash Near City

Mr and Mrs John Gunn and two children from Washington were injured when their car overturned near Winchester on the Lee Jackson highway. Philip Gunn suffered a fractured leg, others endured cuts, bruises and nervous shock. The family was taken to Winchester Memorial Hospital where Philip’s leg was set.

Winchester Lee- Jackson John Gunn Washington Gunn Philip Winchester Memorial Hospital

Death summons Miss Ida V Crum in Fairfax era

Miss Ida V Crum dies early Sunday after frail health. A Fairfax Hall Seminary alumna with talents in painting and literature, she lived a life centered on church and community. Surviving relatives include sister Miss Lily Crum and cousins Miss Minnie Keller Mrs Charles Jones and George Keller. Funeral Tuesday at 4 from Crum residence Amherst and Washington streets with Rev Dr McFaden and Rev Dr Gilkeson officiating. Interment Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers listed.

Miss Crum Fairfax Hall Seminary Philadelphia New York Lily Crum Minnie F. Keller Charles Jones George W. Keller William F. Keller Crum Amherst Washington Streets F. T. McFaden Presbyterian Church Charles D. Gilkeson Mount Hebron Cemetery Shirley Carter Frank B. Crawford Leslie N. Woods George H. Heist Henry Hoffman A. D. Henkel B. B. Dutton P. W. Boyd

Two youths await hearing before city grand jury

The two youths, Wallace and Fleet, await a city grand jury hearing after confessing to a crime in which Fleet claimed sole blame and exonerated Wallace. Police note Fleet had prior trouble, while Wallace’s mother says this is his first offense. Legal aid was sought for both families after their Baltimore return.

Pace One Wallace Fleet McFarland Keller Tom Boyd Justice Weems Baltimore Joe Fleet Lawrence Elizabeth Wallace John Winchester Virginia House of Correction

Several Persons Face The Bar In Police Tribunal

Two men were sent to the grand jury of Corporation Court on felony charges Curtis Hutton for a Statutory offense and Hunter Brown for forgery of a check. Jesse Welton was fined 17 dollars for public drunkenness then jailed 15 days after a second arrest. A Baker resident of Winchester was jailed then released for a hearing but fractured an arm after another drunken incident and chose to leave the city.

Grand Jury Corporation Court Donald L. Weems Curtis Hutton Hunter Brown Jesse Welton Justice Weems Oe Welton Ail Baker Winchester Justice Weems

Chicago Grain Closing Prices Steady Amid Cautious Trade

Prices on the Chicago Board of Trade were relatively steady as small commission houses led trading and many traders stayed on the sidelines awaiting clearer news. Futures closes included Wheat May 58 1 4, July 58 1 2, September 59 1 2. Corn May 40 1 4, July 42 1 4, September 43. Oats May 25 3 4, July 25 1 4, September no sales. Rye May 46, July 46 4 4, September no sales.

Chicago Board of Trade

Spanish Strike Spreads to Seville and Malaga

Associated Press reports a communist and extremist general strike in Spain reached Seville and Malaga by noon. A bomb damaged Malaga tracks lightly, while Seville shops closed and street cars halted. Troops kept order. Premier Azana's strong policy blamed for derailing planned revolt.

Associated Press Madrid Spain Seville Malaga Azana Catalonia

Bomb Rips Open Front of Theatre in Cicero

A dynamite blast tore the front of the Annetta Theatre in Cicero early today. The explosion woke residents and shattered windows for blocks. Owner Benjamin Bartelstein suspects the bombing arose from a discharge notice served on his union picture machine operators.

Associated Press Chicago Annetta Theatre Cicero Benjamin Bartelstein Union

Great Genius a Martyr Phidias

Account of Phidias the sculptor born in Athens and dying in prison as a martyr to Pericles. The piece notes his persecution and aims to inflict suffering on Pericles through his death. Also mentions a camel’s load carrying capacity from Camel's Great Value.

Phidias Athens Pericles

Gore man and hunted grey fox exhibited in Winchester

Alvin Haines of Gore presented a fine grey fox hide in Winchester describing a hunt on Little Mountain. He said the fox was chased for two hours by his dogs before being cornered and shot.

Alvin Haines Gore Winchester Little Mountain

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Mrs. Morrison Burr Powell Harrison Johnson-Willis Hospital Richmond Thomas Brinton Harrison Harrison Thomas W. Harrison Miss Jackson Polly Yates Brinton Peter Yates Brinton Lions’ Club Home Service Department The Northern Virginia Power Company Home Service Kiwanis Club United Brethren Church Rotary Club Mrs. Allen Century Meeting Lester Shipley Girls’ Association Pennsylvania Henry Bryarly Maryland West Virginia Linden Rogers Elwood Nettie Rogers Leonard Rogers Harry Lewis White Post Jenny Lind Hockman State Teachers’ College Mrs. L. L. Hockman Messrs J.B. Brazier Timmy Graham University of Virginia Charles Town J. B. Brazier Nell O'Connell Pittsburgh Wilmer Kester Blackford Baden Conrad Smith Nancy Coble West Boscawen Street Allen Jackson Altoona Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church Phyliss Palmer Greenville Philip Kramer Miss Bessie Kramer Albert Kramer Mary R. Buckler Amherst Street J. G. Gibson Upperville William W. Glass Memorial Hospital J. W. Witherspoon Shepherdstown Eugene Clarke Union Theological Seminary Presbyterian Manse Clarke Cooper Constance Buckley Thursday Bridge Club S. Carroll Smith West Clifford Street Richard Evelyn Byrd Middleburg W. Nelson Page H. D. Flood Abney Payne Charleston Allied Chem. & Dye American Can Miss Ida V. Crum Valley Bottling Works Edinburg, Va Massanutten Mountain the Valley Bottling Works E. Homer Harloe Herberts. Larrick H. C. Sheetz John I. Sloat Fred A. Crisman Harold R. Edwards Chas. R. Anderson Fred 8. Boyd James M. Brown Howell M. Bond George H. Eagle Joseph H. Funkhouser E. A. Humston Philip Klompus H. 8. Larrick J. Orndorff J. Henry Moling, Sr J. A. Richard John W. Rosenberger R. Bruce Slonaker Commercial & Savings Bank National Credit Corporation No. 1 Federal Reserve District Bell Clothes Shop Maine O. K New Orleans Ramsbursg Grocery Roland C. Ryan Mgr Fair Play Store Eio Grey Fox RM. Swimley Goodyear Buncutter Tire Co Sanitary Dairy E. Gerrard Reardon’s Special Coffee Braddoc' Pho Oe Coats Kauffman’s Ready TO Wear N. Loudoun St Loudoun St Al_s Rggess Miller’s
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