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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1936

Page

3

University to stage art show at Bayly Museum

University of Virginia hosts a four week exhibition starting Monday February 3 featuring paintings and drawings by Albemarle county artists and Charlottesville creators. The Albemarle Art League sponsors the show with the School of Fine Arts. over 100 entries were reduced to 44 pieces. Most works are by amateur or avocational artists.

University of Virginia Albemarle Counity Charlottesville Thomas H. Bayly Museum of Pine Arts Albemarle County Albemarle Art League School of Fine Arts

Social Calendar Packed With Clerical Club Meetings

Friday 7 30 p m Rehearsal of the Chanters in Presbyterian Church annex. Sunday 3 p m Annual service of Charley Rouss Fire Company at the Capito Theatre. Mem bers meet at Rouss Hall at 2 30 to march to scene. Tuesday 12 30 p m Regular luncheon of the Lions Club at the George Washington Hotel 8 00 p m Regular semi monthly meeting of Modern Woodmen of America Camp No 15 510 in camp hall No 136 North Loudoun street. Wednesday 12 30 p m Regular weekly meeting and luncheon Kiwanis Club at George Washington Hotel. 6 45 p m Regular weekly Practice of Young People s Choir of United Brethren Church. 8 00 p m Meeting of Winchester Lodge No 867 B P O E at Ellis Home corner Piccadilly Braddock. 8 15 p m Regular meets and practice of adult choir Grace United Church. Thursday 12 45 p m February meeting and luncheon of Civic League at George Washington Hotel. 1 00 p m Meeting and luncheon of Rotary Club at the George Washington Friday 1 00 p m Regular weekly meeting and luncheon of Robert Y Conrad Post No 21 American Legion at George Washington Hotel.

Charley Rouss Fire Company Capito Theatre Rouss Hall The Lions Club George Washington Hotel Modern Woodmen of America Camp Hall North Loudoun Street O Kiwanis Club United Brethren Church Winchester Lodge Ellis Piccadilly and Braddock Boyce Grace Tutheran Church Civic League Rotary Club Robert Y. Conrad Post, No American Legion

Samuel E. Brown Honored on His Seventieth Birthday

Friends of Frederick county farmer Samuel E. Brown gathered at his Gainesboro road home to surprise him on his seventieth birthday. The event featured fine refreshments and a lively display of Brown’s ongoing interest in politics and Republican leadership in the county. Guests included H. S. Brown of Clearbrook, Holmes Yeakley and Mary Louise Yeakley and Harry Yeakley of Winchester, Stewart Yeakley of Albin, and D. S. Mattison.

Samuel E. Brown Frederick County Gainesboro Road Brown Republican Party Prederick County H. 8. Brown Clearbrook Holmes Yeakley Mary Louise Yeakley Harry ‘Yeakley Winchester Stewart Yeakley Albin D. S. Mattison

Mr Hawse To Speak At Charles Town Church

Mr John Hawse of this city will speak at the Charles Town church young people's meeting at 6 30 Sunday evening on Facing Life With Jesus Christ topic. Also notes on local illness travel and social events in Frederick County and Clarke County.

Hawse Charles Town John Hawse Baltimore Methodist Episcopal Church South Charles ‘Town Jesus Christ Memphis Tenn

Berryville Personal and Social Notes Highlight Local Visitors

In Berryville West Virginia Mrs Frank Sean erty and family hosted Woodley for weekend guests including their daughter Miss Mary Dougherty a Warrenton Country School student. Jockey Frank Keogh visited Audley Farms after 14 years abroad while Emma Howell returned to Frederick Maryland. Funeral attendees for Mrs Lucy Hart included Frederick Sono Washington and Rose Rowland Hagerstown names.

S Town W. Va Frank Sean Graham Dougherty Audley Farm Thoroughbred Establishment Lucy Hart Frederick Sonno Washington Robert Baile Philadelphia W. E. Hoffman Altoona Robert Hamilton Rose Rowland Hagerstown

Scale Mountain For Boy's Body

A party of climbers labored up Mt. Rainier amid wind and snow to recover Delmar Fadden whose ascent ended in his death. Eleven rangers and volunteers led by Chief Ranger John Davis and Ome Daiber started from the White River entrance aiming for Camp Sarbo and the 13,000 foot level where the body was sighted by air yesterday.

Longmire Mt. Ranier National Park Wash Mt. Rainier Delmar Fadden John Davis Ome Daiber Seattle White River Camp Sarbo Davis Fadden

Trinity Lutheran Church Stephens City Service Notes

Trinity Lutheran Church Stephens City pastor Rev Snyder Alleman leads Bible School 9 45 am superintendent Howard Evans and primary department Rachael Clevenger Luther League 6 30 pm vespers 7 30 pm sermon but pageant canceled due to director illness St Pauls Fawcets Gap Bible School 10 am J W Richard holy communion 11 am sermon themed The Communion of the Saints 7 30 pm Luther League Quote on worship urges focus on worship itself over form and calls for worship of the triune God

Snyder Alleman Trinity Stephens City Bible School Howard Evans Rachael Clevenger Luther League St. Paul’s Fawcett

Stephens City Church Schedule Announced

Stephens City charge and South Stephens City charge of the M E Church publish a Sunday schedule led by Rev Floyd M Lucas with services at Stephens City Church School 9 45 a m and 11 a m world club 7 p m Ella Louise Sargent leading young people 7 30 Kernstown Church School 10 a m young people 7 Thelma Dorton leader preaching 7 30 Refuge Church School 10 30 young people 5 30 Fairview Church School 2 p m preaching 3 p m

Floyd M. Lucas Stephens City Church Shool World Club Ella Louise Sargent Kernstown Thelma Dorton Refuge—Church Fairview

January Dips and Rain Totals Mark Harsh Winter

The Winchester Laboratory records show four subzero nights in January and three near that mark with a morning low of 4 above. January rainfall totals reached 4.30 inches, 1.98 inches above the 23 year average, while February 1934 remains a notable benchmark with mean temps around 22.3 degrees and subzero nights.

Winchester Research Laboratory

Simple Funeral Rites For Wm R Hillyard

Funeral services held at Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church for William R Hillyard a Winchester businessman who died at his North Avenue home after years of declining health The Rev Dr Hubert Sydenstricker led the service with the Rev George W Stover The hymn Rock of Ages was sung by the church choir Floral tributes poured in Interment followed in Mount Hebron Cemetery Pallbearers named include John W Rosenberger Edward B Sartelle Lewis Pearson J William Sibert Fred A Robinson and R Frank Barr

William R. Hillyard Winchester North Avenue Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South Hubert Sydenstricker George W. Stover United Brethren’ Church

Greek General Kondylis Dies After Heart Attack

General George Kondylis aged 55, long a dominant figure in Greek politics, died suddenly of a heart attack in Athens. Authorities ordered garrison guards amid tension from his threats to use force against Venizelists and rumors of poisoning, tied to his split with the restored monarchy and political ally Jean Theotokis.

Athens George Kondylis Greece Kondylis

Miles Music Co Moves to 14 South Loudoun Street

The Miles Music Company announces relocation to No 14 South Loudoun Street in Winchester citing strong business and a need for larger, central quarters. Management pledges continued cooperation to advance music in the community and invites the public to inspect the new quarters.

Miles Music CO Miles Music Company Loudoun Street Winchester

Mayor To Teach Bible Class At Grace Lutheran Sunday

Mayor C. R. Anderson will teach the lesson at Grace Lutheran Church Men’s Bible Class at 9 45 Sunday morning and will also speak on the lesson. Officials expect a large attendance of members and visitors.

C. R. Anderson Grace Utheran Church

Berlin claims tallest woman Elsa Droyson at 7 feet 4

Berlin asserts Elsa Droyson born there as the tallest woman in the world. She now lives in London with a sister nearly as tall, Droyson measuring about 2.95 meters.

Berlin Elsa Droyson London Miss Droyson

Egg shaped like a gourd shocks Lagrange crowds

Bryan Knight of Troup County Georgia brought an egg to town to display what a hen in his flock could produce and the specimen was sculpted and shaped like a gourd drawing curious observers.

Lagrange, Ga Bryan Knight

How To Stop Radio Interference in Winchester

Winchester residents can reduce radio interference by inspecting aerials for corrosion and ensuring factory solder joints. A Philco all wave aerial and tube testing can cut noise on all receivers, with Miller and Anderson offering free aerial and tube checks and February tube replacement deals.

Winchester Frederick New York Philco Miller and Anderson

Hable's Palace Show At Palace Today And Saturday

Hable's Palace presents Racing Luck starring Bill Boyd today only with The Phantom Empire and Amateur Night. Saturday features Kermit Maynard in His Fighting Blood and Buck Jones in The Roaring West with fast action and thrills.

Bill Boyd Palace Lady Luck Kermit Maynard Buck Jones James Oliver Curwood the Palace

Man Sentenced for DWI and Reckless Driving

Lee Byrne of 515 South Loudoun Street was sentenced to 30 days in jail and a fine plus costs totaling 116.25 dollars. His driving permit was revoked for one year. Byrne appealed but later withdrew it and began serving the jail term.

Lee Byrne Loudoun Street Tenced Byrne

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ea Lee University Presbyterian Church Annex Dorothy Ewing Adele Hutchinson Miller Woman's Auxiliary Winchester Memorial Hospital West Clifford Street James A. Miller District Nurse Association Court House Mrs. Garber Sunshine Club Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South H. B. Garber No. 204 Parkway George W. Haddox A. Taylor Ritter V.S. McClintock John Carper Woodland Avenue Carper United Brethren Brucetown League Macedonia Young People’s League of Macedonia Methodist Church Brucetown Organization W. H. Perdue Berryville Dorothy Mae Benjamin Massie Geneveive Massie Avon Park Fla Rose McDonald Kenneth Gilpin Scabby Clarke County Florida Warrenton J. H. Brumback Eldon J. H. Fisher Belle Grove Middletown Stewart Bell, Jr North Cameron Street Garden City N. Y Vicks Tavenner Loudoun Ilasol Brooks’ Pharmacy Frank Keogh Trinity Lutheran Church Huntsberry Wm. R. Hillyard South Loudoun Shenandoah Valley National Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Hable’s Palace the Commercial & Savings Bank N. Loudoun St Underwood R. M. Swimley B.V.D
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