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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1934

Page

3

Massanetta Springs Music Week Promises Big Southern Event

Music Week at Massanetta Springs July 16 to 22 trials a grand summer program with Dr. John Finley Williamson directing a 500 voice choir, performances by Mrs. Lorean Hodapp, folk music from Germany Holland Italy and England, and a 2000 voice finale on Festival Day July 20.

Massanetta Springs John Finley Williamson Westminster Choir Fame Lorean Hodapp Westminster Choir Virginia Germany Holland Italy England Edna Schaeffer Annabel Morris Buchanan G. A. Lehmann Rochester N. Y Williamson

Social Calendar of Religious and Civic Groups

Activities include Wo man Auxiliary and Missionary Society meetings at churches, Kiwanis luncheon at George Washington Hotel, Young Peoples Choir and Girls Athletic Association events, Little Theatre rehearsal for The Cradle Snatchers, Elks and Grace Lutheran choir sessions, Rotary luncheon, American Legion gathering, and tea at Mrs Lycett’s cottage.

Woman’s Auxiliary Christ Episcopal Church The Missionary Society of the United Brethren Church C. A. Marple East Piccadilly Street Kiwanis ‘Club George Washington Hotel First Baptist Church Girls’ Athletic Association West Piccadilly Street Colonial Theatre Little Theatre Winchester Lodge Benevolent Order of Elks Grace Lutheran Church Rotary Club Ida Lycett American Legion

Baker Family Reunion Set for July 29 at St Stephens Church

The ninth Baker family reunion, tracing roots to John Nicholas Baker who arrived in 1754, will take place July 29 1934 at St Stephens Church five miles NW of Strasburg. An address by R H Baker and a sermon by Melvin Baker are on the program with a large attendance expected at the picnic dinner.

America Germany R. H. Baker Middletown Minnie Baker Strickler New Market Melvin Baker Pasadena Frank Baker Fairfield P. B. Robinson Strasburg Ruth Bucher Winchester E. E. Baker Clayton Painter Bowman’s Crossing Carl Baker Fisher’s Hill Charles Barb Fishers Hill Augustus Funk Little Theatre Handley Library Anne Brooke Kern Irvan O'Connell Mary Lyman Richard E. Griffith, Jr

Johnston Announces Daughter Marguerite Marries Coffinberger

Mr and Mrs B Frank Johnston announce the marriage of their daughter Marguerite Gorley to Daniels Henry Coffinberger of Martinsburg West Virginia. The ceremony was May 28 at United Brothers Church Hagerstown Maryland with Rev Frank G Mentzer officiating. Edward Lawrence of Martinsburg witnessed the ceremony. The bride is a Handley High School graduate and the groom a Martinsburg graduate.

Star la Sarah Elizabeth Fout Lucy Fout Mauck John H. Fout Gainesboro Charles E. Kern Alvin Kern Hayfield Petersburg W. Va D. L. Whitener Louis Loring, Jr Moorefield Handley High School J. Natwick Lumber Company Kern Moorefeld Frank Johnston B. Frank Johnston North Kent Street Marguerite Gorley Daniels Henry Coffinberger Martinsburg Hagerstown United Brothern Church Frank G. Mentzer Coffinberger Martha S. Coffinberger Edward Lawrence Martins

Miss Dixie Mason Weds Frederick J. Kelly in New York City

Miss Dixie D Mason of New York City formerly of Winchester and Frederick J Kelly of Walton Mass wed at St Rose of Lima Church in a 9 o clock mass. The ceremony featured Rt Rev Roland Kerrigan and a reception on 72nd Street Central Park West with guests from New York Boston and Bangor Maine. The couple plan a North Shore and Cape Cod wedding tour before settling in New York.

New York City Dixie D. Mason West One Isaac Mason Thaleen Perry New York Mason Jennie Kelly 72Nd Street Central Park West Theresa Gallison Louise Gallison John Flyn Bangor Maine Eileen Kelly Mary Kelly Walton Mass Winchester Kelly Handley High School John Hopkins “Training School For Nurses Baltimore

Entertainments And Social Events Around Town

Mrs. Francis M. Froelicher and family guests of Mrs. Joseph Massie depart tomorrow. Messrs William and Joseph Massie host a dance at Winchester Golf Club for the Froelichers. Mrs R E Byrd hosts luncheon in honor of Mrs Froelicher. Miss Margaret Byrd hosts a Monday night dance for cousin Eleanor Flood visiting Thornhill Manor. Alan Perry Bernetta Ritter and Mrs Leon Jones attend Front Royal Firemen carnival benefiting the volunteer company. Friday Bridge Club shifts to Monday meetings with Mrs W D Myers hosting. James Himelright hosts a dance for the younger set.

Massie Francis M. Froelicher Betty Deborah Froelicher Francis Froelicher Fountain Valley School Colorado Springs Col Joseph Massie Amherst Street William and Winchester Golf Club R. E. Byrd Froelicher Eleanor Flood Margaret Byrd H. D. Flood Thornhill Manor W. A. Baker Washington Street Front Royal Alan Perry Bernetta Ritter Leon Jones Jones W. D. Myers

Great Rift Largest Valley in Africa Unveiled

The Great Rift Valley is described as the world’s largest valley, starting in northern Palestine and extending south toward Natal, spanning about 5 000 miles. The feature is cited as a major geological landmark with vast reach across the continent.

Great Rift Africa Palestine Natal

Friendship Beats Snapp Foundry 7 to 3 in Speed Ball

In the sole speed ball game last night, Friendship defeated Snapp Foundry 7 to 3. Tonight the Post Office and Lions play, with Lions facing Boy Scouts tomorrow on diamond No. 1 and Virginia Woolen Mill meeting South End on diamond No. 2. Team standings show No. 2 to date.

Friendship Boys Snapp Foundry Post Office Lions Boy Scouts Virginia Woolen Mill South End Elks Kiwanis Friendship Sarah Zane Woolen

Millwood Tennis Falls to Martinsburg 8 1

Martinsburg Tennis Club defeats Blue Ridge Country Club at Millwood eight matches to one. Martinsburg improves to four wins one tie and one loss this season. Blue Ridge to host a return match next Saturday.

Martinsburg Tennis Club Blue Ridge Country Club Millwood Martinsburg Blue Ridge Thomas Mbg R. Wilmer Mwd Homer Nelson Whitacre White Snyder Robinson Kilmer Parsons Riler Thomas and Wilmer Homer and Kilmer and Parsons Grab and Riley

Public sale of valuable house and lot at Whitacre Virginia

By authority in a 1932 deed of trust Delbert Light and wife will sell at public auction in Winchester Virginia on August 11 1934 at noon. One acre lot with frame house barn and other buildings at Whitacre conveyed May 10 1932. Terms: one third cash day of sale and balance in two equal annual installments secured by deed of trust and insurance policy. H R Edwards trustee. Auctioneers Dunn and Duvall.

Delbert Light and Wife Circuit Court Frederick County Virginia Winchester Whitacre Delbert Light and Simon J Adams H. R. Edwards Dunn & Duvall

Clarke County Horse Show Heads to Berryville August 23 24

The Berryville Horse Show will be held August 23 and 24 with 35 classes and twelve races across the two day meet. Two new classes added last year the hunters and the touch and out will continue. Four flat races and a steeplechase are scheduled daily plus a pony race the first day and a consolation event the second day. The Berryville show, among the oldest in the state, typically draws entries from Virginia Maryland West Virginia Pennsylvania and several northern states.

Berryville A. B. Hummer Virginia Maryland West Virginia Pennsylvania

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