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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1938

Page

8

Madison Lodge I C O F Meeting Monday Evening

Social calendar lists a Madison Lodge I C O F meeting Monday at 8:00 p m in the hall on East Boscawen street. It also notes a Lions Club weekly meeting Tuesday at 12 30 p m at the George Washington Hotel and a Century Club gathering at 3 30 p m at Mrs Fred Glaize Sr home on East Piccadilly street.

The Madison Lodge, I. C. O. F Hall East Boscawen Street Lions Club George Washington Hotel Century Club Fred Glaize East Piccadilly Street Alma Andrson Alexandria, Va Harvey E Ritter East Gerrard Street

Women’s Hospital Fund Drive Benefit Card Party Planned

The Woman's Auxiliary of Winchester Memorial Hospital will host a card party at the George Washington Hotel from 8 to 11:30 p.m. on Friday February 11 to raise funds for a hospital elevator. Mrs. Hunter H. McGuire chairs table reservations with several associate members assisting. A variety of card games will be played and prizes awarded.

Winchester Memorial Hospital George Washington Hotel Hunter H. McGuire W. H. Bosserman T. Russell Cather W. Nelson Page Elizabeth Kern

Honor Roll Honor for Dorothy Larrick at Harrisonburg State

Miss Dorothy Larrick daughter of Mr and Mrs E N Larrick of Winchester made the first honor roll for the fall quarter at Harrisonburg State Teachers College. A freshman she belongs to the YWCA and the Glee Club. Mrs Douglas A Sale of Brooklyn underwent tonsil operation at Memorial Hospital and is reported improving.

Dorothy Larrick E. N. Larrick National Avenue Winchester Harrisonburg State Teachers Douglas Sale Douglas A. Sale Brooklyn N. Y Memorial Hospital Sale Harriet Pearson Lewis Pearson Elizabeth Major

Winchester Election Circulation Delays Spark Rumors

Seven taking continued from page one. Weaver and Hollis petitions are in circulation for Lawrence C. Hollis former council member and Marvin D. Weaver. Hollis an insurance man and National Guard lieutenant pledged to serve the people. Weaver to chair Central Relief board and hold a post at Winchester Woolen Company. Dr George G Snarr denied plans to run, saying he is not a candidate.

Page One Weaver Hollis Lawrence C. Hollis Council Marvin D. Weaver 116Th Infantry Virginia National Guard Virginia Loan and Thrift Corporation Winchester Charlie Rouss Fire Company The Central Relief Association Winchester Woolen Company George G. Snarr

Senator Pepper Dances with Eleanor Powell in Washington

Senator Claude Pepper dances with film star Eleanor Powell in Washington during the president's birthday party. Powell is in town for the birthday celebration.

Florida Claude Pepper Eleanor Powell Washington Miss Powell Central Press Senator Pepper

Contenders Amid Council Race For Vacant Rosenberg Seat

Friends of Clark Cooper and Henry Moling Jr sponsor a bid to fill the unexpired term of John H. Rosenberger who resigned. J H Henry, long a council member, also plans a return. Early signs show a heated primary contest ahead.

Clark Cooper Henry Moling, Jr John H. Rosenberger J. H. Henry

Maids and Debutantes Note On Etiquette

Q and A on name use after marriage for business purposes and hosting style. A married woman may keep her maiden name for business. Dishes are not served by the head of the table at formal dinners. Waiters handle service. A large theater party remains a popular debutante entertainment.

Funeral Services For Retired Carriage Builder McVicar

The funeral of Robert T. McVicar a retired carriage builder who died Wednesday at his brother’s home in Frederick county was held yesterday at Braddock Street Methodist Church. The Rev T M Swann led services with the Rev E T Clark assisting. Interment followed in Mount Hebron Cemetery with Woodmen of the World members among pallbearers.

Robert T. McVicar Henry W. McVicar Frederick County Braddock Street Methodist Church T. M. Swann E T. Clark First Baptist Church Mount Hebron Cemetery Lawrence Herrell William Whissen Harvey Tevalt J. Henry Moling James Grant

I Knew Hitler Book At Library

G W Ludecke recounts early Nazi movement and leaders in I Knew Hitler. The author, once a Nazi activist, writes in English about his experiences, including Hitler. The Handley Library lists the book for borrowing.

Hitler G. W. Ludecke G. W. Lugcke Handley Library

Stephens City Layman To Give Service Sunday

Stephens City Methodist Church plans a Sunday service January 30 at 7 30 p m with organ prelude hymn and prayer by Arthur Sargent scripture by E R Conner of Refuge solo by Miss White of Fairview and performances by Stephens City Junior Choir Kernstown choir and others including C Headley Ross Lillard John Commer Mrs H E White Elmer White and Henry Mears. Public invited.

Stephens City Ross Lillard John Commer H. E. White Elmer White Henry Mears

Conduct Rites For Mr. Atwood

Funeral services were held for Bailey Victor Atwood 69 at Front Royal Baptist Church where he served as Sunday School superintendent and deacon. He died at Blue Ridge avenue home after a yearlong illness. Survived by wife Rosa Leach and three children Horace Atwood Benaman Atwood and Mrs. William Johnston. Interment Prospect Hill Cemetery.

Front Royal Bailey Victor Atwood Blue Ridge Avenue Front Royal Baptist Church Mr. Atwood Browntown William Atwood Rosa Leach This County William Johnston Tenafly N. J Horace Atwood Baltimore Benaman Atwood Hagerstown Emory Trainham John

Praise for Westminster Chorus Ahead of Handley High Show

Mrs Brinton lauds the Westminster Chorus directed by Dr Williamson praising their tone and artistry. The group performs at Handley High School on February 3 under the general high school and First Baptist Church choir sponsorship. Reservations and tickets are available at Bakers Drug Store and Mrs Nalley’s office.

Westminster Chorus Handley High School First Baptist Church Edith C. Brinton Westminster Choir Williamson Richmond Virginia Winchester Bakers Drug Store Nalley Attracion

Judges Suffer Second Loss to Harpers Ferry in Handley gym

Harpers Ferry defeated the Judges 33 to 24, their second win over the team this year at Handley gym. Bond led Ferry with 16 points, while Yeakle struggled with three baskets and Baker added nine as West Virginia showed sharper passing and ball handling.

Harpers Ferry West Virginia Tigers Handley Gym Bond West Virginia Yeakle Baker Dunn Bill Baker Sut

White Post Charge Church Schedule

White Post Church at 11 a.m. worship with reception of members and communion. Millwood at 7 30 p.m. worship begins evangelistic services to run for two weeks under Pastor W D Sheets.

White Post M. E. Church South W. D. Sheets Millwood

Social notes from Front Royal Warren County area

Dr Raymond Butler visits from Frederick Md is expected to return Sunday. Local residents and visitors travel for visits, vacations and family events. The Eastern Star held a shower for Mr and Mrs William Bierer as a wedding cake was cut for the couple.

Front Royal Raymond Butler Frederick CCC Eastern Star William Bierer

Randolph-Macon Academy Alumni Dinner in New York

Col John C Boggs Prof Charles L Melton and Capt George Riddick of Randolph-Macon Academy attended a alumni dinner in New York City at the Piccadilly Hotel. A large turnout of former students was reported and Boggs is pursuing alumni organization efforts in major cities.

Front Royal John C. Boggs Charles L. Melton George Riddick Randolph-Macon Academy New York City Piccadilly Hotel Randolph- Macon Col. Boggs

For Sale Wood and Coke by Triplett's Transfer

Moving a specialty offered by Triplett's Transfer wood and coke for sale, contact 1412 or 564 by phone for details.

Radio Highlights On The Air Tonight Schedule

Radio listeners can tune into WEAF WJZ WABC WOR and WANG for a lineup of music sketches talk and drama from 6:35 p.m. through 10:00 p.m. featuring Howard Smith Betty Grable Arthur Godfrey Paul Whiteman Jack Fulton communions and the Lone Ranger among others.

WEAF Howard Smith Wjz—Revelers WABC Eton Barron WOR Raymond Swing Betty Grable John Wijz Mary Small Jack Fulton Franklyn MacCormick Uncle Ezra WJZ Karl Reiland Arthur Godfrey Hendrik Williem van Loon Arthur Wor Ene Central Station Wang Iemmsitatea Music Charioteers Dale Carne Wia Sket- Wabc Paul Whiteman Oliver Wakefield Connie Boswell Lyman Gabriel Heatter Nola Day Hollywood Hotel

Also Mentioned on This Page

L. M. Allen B. F. Arthur, Jr Alexandria Episcopal High School Arthur Mildred Ely Bradfield Washington Theatre Handley Soddy Haines Gordette Schenck Janet Largent Colin Hayley Halford Baker Anne Yost Margaret Bean William Baker Billy Boyce Woman's Baptist Executive Committee Woman's Missionary Society of the Holmes Hardy Ottie Kibler Bubbles Mowery Allison Hartman Buddy Levant Joe Haines Claude Derflinger Fred Updike Girl's Athletic Association Tovarich Capitol Theatre Claudette Colbert Charles Boyer Woman's Auxiliary Woman’s Auxiliary Presbyterian Church John Downing Julian Major Yester Distrit Nurse Association County Court House Nelson Foster Harry Himelright J. Pinckney _ Arthur Ann Columbia S. C Pete Dunning Strasburg J. A. R. Dunning Orange Messrs. Ely and Edmund Bradfield Ernest S. Ely South Stewart Street Phyllis Meem Margaret Walters Samuel Wissler Lorenzo Lewis Washington and Lee University Lexington Berryville Mann Page Carter Nancy Lee Coble Washington Street Mr. Loring Himelright Clarence Himelright Miller Street Duke University David Sencindiver, Jr Randolph Macon College Ashland Sencindiver Margaret L. Hodgson By Roberta Lee McVicar Coal W. B. Snider & Son Brooks’ Pharmacy Star Mrs. Brinton Ton Cather T Sutton Aes Hayley Himelright Elg T Bond Tere Kweeese Noland Peer Benjamin Wolfe Bruad Front Royal and Warren County News Royal Mrs Lyle S. Rohr New York Ronald Rowland Little Plainfield Rowland Calvary Episcopal Church J. B. Harnsberger Frank Nesbitt Mrs. Kelly Percy Roger Appomattox Mir Roger Major Mrs. Rolfe Millar Mrs. Millar Mrs. Treece John Treece Humphrey Harnsberger Town Elizabeth Berry Lee Berry Jane Berry Luray Phil Cammer Thommie Thompson Harry Reid Lyon Village Mrs. A. D. Cone Billy Symons R.M. A Consumers Coal CO Wilmer F. Shryock Insurance Service Big Joe Sunshine Cleaners the Commercial & Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corp’n Underwood Underwood's North Loudoun &T Colonial Beauty Shoppe Cor Piccadilly & Cameron Nina V. Wolford Hamburger Hamburger’s Specialty Shop Loudoun St Huntsberry Pifer Printing Co N. Loudoun St Alecia Beauty Salon N. Braddock St
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