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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1937

Page

5

Personal Notes of Millwood in January 26 social round

Mrs Francis Draper Lewis of Philadelphia visits Brookside with her son and daughter in law Joseph and Mary Lewis. Travels to Philadelphia for sister in law Sid ney Wright s illness. Several local families attend events in Philadelphia Washington and Bloomington with visits to theaters and charity work for flood relief.

Millwood Francis Draper Lewis Philadelphia Joseph Lewis Mary Ae Graham Dougherty Daniel Dougherty Elizabeth Sues St. Louis Dougherty Courtney Byrd Jones Russell L. Jones Bloomington Ind National Red Cross Jones University of Indiana Christ Church Juliette Burwell Jones Energesiy Hospital Washington, D. C

Soil Building Payments Are Given Approval

Virginia farmers will receive soil-building payments under the 1937 agricultural conservation program. Diversion rates for barley and tobacco are capped at 25 percent, with tobacco cotton and general soil depleting bases receiving earlier announced rates. The soil-building allowance varies by eligibility for diversion, using minimum acreage of soil conserving crops and prior diversions to determine payment per farm.

Blacksburg Virginia Secretary of Agriculture John R. Hutcheson Virginia Agricultural Extension Division

Pipe blast injures none as cartridge lodged in bowl

Bert Woody of West Plains Missouri lit his pipe and a cartridge hidden in the bowl exploded. He was not hurt.

West Plains Bert Woody Woody

Roanoke Hosts 108th Lutheran Synod Convention

Pastors and lay delegates from Winchester and Frederick counties travel to Roanoke for the 108th annual Lutheran Synod of Virginia convention at St. Mark's Church. Sessions include ordinations, sermons, and memorial service for Dr J A Moreland with addresses by church leaders and mission speakers.

Winchester Frederick Counties Roanoke Lutheran Synod of Virginia St. Mark’s Church Synod Brotherhood Stephens City D. A. Fries Albine J. Lin Almond, Jr Oke Brotherhood A. W. Ballentine Timberville Lutheran Church H. Edgar Knies Paul M. Kinport Philadelphia Z. M. Corhbe New York Board of American Missions Luke J. Linebarger Knoxville Tenn Keller Y. Huddle Rockingham Luther W. Strickler Norfolk Moreland A. K. Yount Danville Harry E. Pugh Richmond L. A. Wertz Greeneville H. A. McCullough, Jr Chattanooga Isaac Cannady India Floyd County Virginia Synod J. J. Scherer, Jr Hugh J. Rhyne Salem A. B. Greiner R. Homer Anarin Lynchburg

Dealer In Art Is Found Dead

Patrolmen found 67 year old art dealer Charles A. Wunderly dead on a Pittsburgh street after an apparent fall. Police opened an investigation into the death and a medical examiner was contacted for an autopsy. No immediate motive or suspects were disclosed.

Pittsburgh Charles A. Wunderly

Dr Diehl Delivers Bible Lectures in Loudoun Services

A visiting pastor Dr Diehl of Martinsburg W Va concluded a series of Bible study services in Loudoun today at 7 30 pm and yesterday afternoon and evening. The talks tied Genesis The Book of Beginnings to New Testament events with Mrs Diehl delivering the devotional emphasizing God’s promises and partnership in His Kingdom attracting attendees from other congregations.

Diehl Martinsburg W. Va Loudoun Loudoun Street

Successful Parties for the modern hostess

A Washington Information Bureau booklet promotes SUCCESSFUL PARTIES with twenty eight novel home entertaining plans for six to twenty guests. It covers every season, includes menus, amusements, decorations and place cards, with photographs, and is available by mail from the Winchester Evening Star for ten cents.

Washington Information Bureau Winchester Evening Star

Copy Offer for SUCCESSFUL PARTIES Booklet

A brief note offers a copy of the booklet SUCCESSFUL PARTIES for ten cents in coin with careful wrapping. It requests a mail response to Washington, D. C., including Name Street City State.

Detective Links Theft to Wunderly Death in City Rupture

Detectives say the art world figure Wunderly was robbed after dying of heart disease near his home. A sidewalk incident left his wallet and a gold chain missing, prompting questions about posthumous theft.

Wunderly

Euterpean Concert Advances Winchester Musical Culture

The Euterpean Club held its third winter concert at the Market Street Methodist Church despite bad weather. Soloists Miss McCartney Hutchinson and Miss Kiracore delivered readings and musical pieces, with Mrs. Caulkins making a notable debut and Freemont Dick performing two songs. The Winchester String Ensemble offered an Haydn piece, and local accompanists supported the program with notable skill.

Euterpean Club Market Street Methodist Church Elmer Hodges Musical Society McCartney Hutchinson Chopin Charles Caulkins Leona Shade Georgia Cather J. W. Morrow Caulkins Kiracofe

Many Witnesses At Riot Trial In Cumberland

More than 100 witnesses were marshaled in Circuit Court as the state began its bid to convict 50 persons of riot and unlawful assembly tied to the Cela nese plant strike last year. The defense planned no opening statement, letting the state start presenting its case.

Cumberland

Rhodes Outlines Highways Safety Plan In Virginia

John Q Rhodes Jr director of the State Division of Motor Vehicles said a driver license system should include a strong highway police force to enforce laws full court co operation and severe penalties for offenders He spoke after a national meeting of motor vehicle commissioners in New York where highway safety topped the agenda Rhodes is association president.

Richmond John Q. Rhodes, Jr State Division of Motor Vehicles National Association of Motor Vehicle Commissioners and Directors New York Rhodes Association

Large Amounts Left To Charities By Mrs. Jacobs

Mrs. Henry Barton Jacobs leaves two thirds of her residuary estate, valued around 5.678 million dollars, to the Robert Garrett Hospital for Children and one third to the Grace and St. Peter's Church vestry, with stipulations. An annuity of 100000 dollars per year goes to her husband Dr. Henry Barton Jacobs, plus sums to employees and relatives.

Baltimore Henry Barton Jacobs Robert Garrett Hospital Grace St. Peter's Church

Many Charges Against Youth

Chambersburg Pa. January 96 The Franklin County grand jury has indicted Ralph for multiple offenses. The report outlines a series of counts across various charges against the youth, reflecting a broad prosecution scope.

Chambersburg, Pa Franklin County Ralph

Marian Martin Pattern 9187 House Frock Ad

A description of Marian Martin Pattern 9187 for a flattering house frock. Notes slimming diagonal surplice bodice, trim skirt, and versatile sleeves in multiple fabrics. Orders, prices, sizes 34 to 46, and mailing address for Winchester Evening Star Pattern Department, New York.

Marian Martin Evening Star Pattern Department 18Th St New York

Addressing Editor Needs for Optimal Newspaper Presentation

A guide outlining methods to capture readable, well-structured source material. Emphasizes concise summaries, named entities, period tone, and strict two-line card format for consistent archival records. Includes steps to extract main facts, preserve dates places organizations, and avoid filler language.

Hawk charged with murder arson and assault in Gelwiz deaths

A 20-year-old farmhand faces murder arson and assault charges for the deaths of Mrs. Hazel Gelwiz 39 and Helen Gelwiz 15 in a house fire. A beaten Catherine Gelwiz 14 was rescued and testified. authorities say the suspect admitted setting the fire to avoid marriage.

Hawk Hazel Gelwiz Helen Gelwiz Catherine Car A. B. Snyder State Police Gelwiz

Barbara Bell Pattern Book prom ps round bolero fashions

The Barbara Bell Pattern Book offers the Wet Designed and Becoming patterns with a Spanish bolero motif noted as youthful and slimming. It advertises No.1230 B sizes 12 through 20 with bust measures, yardage, and ordering details, urging readers to send fifteen cents for a copy and highlighting fall patterns for women, children, and teens.

Barbara Bell

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