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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1936

Page

3

Social notes and visits across Shenandoah Valley region

Guests of Mr and Mrs Allen Bond return home in Pittsburgh after visiting Mrs Gooch’s relatives on Apple Pie Ridge. A shower honors Mrs James Gearing, formerly Garnet Kercheval, outlines July Fourth wedding plans for the Gearings. Circle One meeting postponed to July 22. Local residents vacationing in Maryland Washington DC and Virginia, with hospital update on Larry Smallwood and travel notes on DeHaven and Kern families.

Allen Bond Robert Gooch Robert Gooch, Jr Pittsburgh James Gearing Georgia Gearing West Cecil Street Garnet Kercheval Berryville Gearing Alden Cummins Shenandoah River William Carter Washington Carbeseer A. Smith Bowman Sunset Hills Carter Paree Crabtown Belle Rowland Frank Tappan Annie C. Moore Samuel Chew Williams C. T. A. McCormick Padua Italy Baltimore States Capt Frank M. Wray McCormick F. L. Aylor

Social Calendar Activities and Club Meetings This Week

Wednes day events include Young People Choir practice at United Brethren Church 6 45 p m and El lis Home lodge meeting at Piccadilly corner 8 p m. Thursday lists Ad ult Choir practice at ee Church 8 15 p m Del phian Society luncheon 1 00 p m Rotary Club meeting at George Washington Hotel 1 ) p m W C T U gathering Piccadilly Washington streets 3 00 p m G A A members depa rt for Sylvan Retreat 5 15 p m On ward and Upward Class meet at Mrs Harry Steele s home and Robert Y Conrad Post No 21 American Legion at George Washington Hotel. Tuesday Lions Club luncheon 12 30 p m Kiwanis at George Washington Hotel 12 45 p m.

United Brethren Church Winchester Lodge Ellis Piccadilly Ee Ee Jursday Delphian Society F. J. Marshall Rotary Club George Washington Hotel Friend’s Meeting Washington Streets Sylvan Retreat Ridgeway W. Va Harry Steele

Local clubs plan meetings and events in Winchester area

The Onward and Upward Bible Class meets July 16 at 8 p m at Mrs. Harry Steele s home with Mrs Roy Muse leading on the theme Loyalty A display quilt remains in Winchester Furniture Store window for viewing The G A A plans a Sylvan Retreat picnic near Ridgeway W Va replacing the club tea Mrs Lycett chairs with assistants named Robert Nelson passes state medical exam He is interning at Johns Hopkins and is UVA graduate Lieut W A Huntsberry transfers from Fort Zamboanga to McKinley P I effective July 23 Winchester Ladies Golf Team defeats Frederick Catactin Club with final 142 17 score Luncheon follows matches Mrs L B Whitacre and daughter visit Goode family in Winchester

Kernstown Methodist Episcopal Church South Harry Steele Jesse Cammer Steele Roy Muse Winchester Furniture South Loudoun Street Girls Athletic Association Ridgeway W. Va Cramer Lycett Lycett Opal Robinson Salome Crisman May Sullivan Hunter Graunt B. J. Sager Robert Nelson Winchester Robert B. Nelson State Board of Medical Examiners Nelson R. B. Nelson Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore University of Virginia Raven Society Frederick Winchester Golf Club Catactin Club Elting Wineburg Mary Miller Etchison Philip Williams Thomas W. H. Bosserman James Frances Page Miss Smith Carolyn Carson Tomi Smith Carty Hedrick Clary Fred L. Glaize Morgan

Water Survey Planned For City Water Supply

A complete survey of possible sources for a water supply is to evaluate Fay's Spring Wright Spring Opequon Creek and other local springs plus current sources to determine feasibility for an additional supply. The findings will be presented to council, expected in a week or ten days.

Fay’s Wright Spring Opequon Creek

City considers $15000 garbage plant and street upgrades

A plan to build a city garbage plant for 15000 dollars with 114 tons per hour capacity and expansion potential was discussed. The project may start within 45 working days using local materials. one operator needed. Committees will investigate and report. Also requests for street work, water relief on Courtfield Avenue, and sewer connections were discussed with several measures approved.

Brown John Rosenberger R. E. Buncutter North Cameron Street Spence Sheldon Greystone Terrace Ralph Snapp Marshall Courtfield Avenue Cecil Street East Boscawen Street Cameron Kent Kent Street J. H. Henry Fairmont Avenue Snapp Fairmont

City approves waste treatment plan and monthly large-item pickup

Officials finalize a system to neutralize acids from apple juices to protect the disposal plant. A monthly collection of oversized articles is authorized. Fred W. Forney moves through final passage on a $4000 fire hose appropriation to be shared by four companies. The hose will be bought immediately.

Fred W. Forney

Many Return To Clarke County For Centennial

Berryville Virginia residents and former Clarke county inhabitants gathered for a centennial celebration at Christ Episcopal Church. Attendees included Mrs. Horace Smithy, Rev. Albert Muller, Mrs. Muller, and many others from Washington, Crozet, Winchester, Richmond, Alexandria, and beyond. The event featured a dedication of a fir tree planted by the Daughters of the Confederacy Stonewall Chapter with guests from Culpeper, Richmond, and Winchester.

Berryville Clarke County Christ Episcopal Church Horace Smithy Washington Albert Muller Muller Columbia Charles Lee Nunn Crozet Hammond Siler Berkeley Springs W. Va Gibbs Roanoke Jessie Lupton Winchester William Wattles Nannie Lippitt Hatchell Charles Town James Smith Samuel McC. Taylor Richmond Josiah Ware Mynn Thruston Shepherdstown Charles E. Cabell Galloway Alexandria Katharine P. McDonald John Reginald Beardall Edith Beardall John Beardall Henry Patterson Petersburg Deahl Rose MacDonald Daughters of the Confederacy Stonewall M. W. Jones Culpeper Handson Cary Randolph Cary Laura Virginia Mitchell Col B. M. Boszel Lorenzo Lewis Ellen Lee Col. Dickenson Richard Jones Creeds Graham Dougherty Virginia Beach Anna K. Cummins Blue Ridge Summit Caryswood Evelyn Williams Lynchburg Frederick Lindy Norwood Thomas Stillman New Jersey Horace Smith Harry F. Byrd Byrd

Radio Highlights List of Evening Programs

A schedule rundown of programs across stations WJZ WABC WEAF WOR and listings include News Sketches Comedians Orchestras and Theatrical Acts from 5:00 PM to 11:30 PM with performers such as Burns Allen De Lamar ter Rubinoff and Childs Orchestra.

WJZ Animal News Club WABC Bobby Benson Press-Radio News WEAF Amos 'N Andy WOR Lone Ranger Follies de Paris Willie Eugene Howard Fifi D'Orsay George Burns Gracie Allen Duchin Chicago Symphony Orchestra Eric de Lamarter Rubinoff Jack Arthur Bestor Orchestra Shandor Childs

Guests at Centennial Celebrations Mentioned

The article notes visitors for the week including Mrs. Wayne Lewis and Mr. Lloyd Bayne of Culpeper. It also mentions Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Robertson hosting Mrs. Robert son’s mother Mrs. George Wilkes of Charlottesville during the Centennial celebration.

Wayne Lewis Lloyd Bayne Culpeper A. F. Robertson

Band To Play At Clarke County Centennial Concert

The band, praised at a Maryland Firemen's gathering, performs for Clarke county’s centennial in Berryville with Handley High alumni leading. A Seattle engagement by J McIlwee’s ensemble is planned at Handley grounds, inviting Winchester residents to support a first class musical group. The Friday program features Poet and Peasant Overture, Faust Grand Selection, The Sweetest Story Ever Told, A Dream, Glow Worm, and Under the Double Eagle. The group performs free of charge.

Page One Maryland Firemen's Association Clarke County Berryville Seattle J. McIlwee Handley Hol Grounds Winchester Handley Schol Boys von Suppe Faust Gounod Stults Bartlett Herbert Clarke Boyer George Barnard Stultz Paul Lincke Ch. Gounod Wagner

Winchester Park Offers Special Rates for Youth Tennis Use

The Winchester Park Association announces reduced tennis rates for children and youths up to 18. Beginning today, under 18 pay 5 cents per hour or 50 cent for a 12 hour ticket, usable 8 am to 1 pm. After 1 pm adults have priority and directors may allow after hours play if courts are vacant. A beginners program and upcoming local tournament are planned.

Winchester Park Association Charles Beavers Hartman

Deputy Marshal Demonstrates Handcuffing Technique

In Dallas a deputy marshal explains how to wear handcuffs to a visiting woman. He demonstrates with one cuff secured and the other to prevent escape, then jokes that the keys are in Fort Worth.

Dallas, Tex United States Ralph Martin Fort Worth

Also Mentioned on This Page

Circle One Circle Number One Centenary Reformed Church Harold Rowe South Cameron Street Hagerstown, Md Mr. Rowe The Commercial and Savings Bank Harry M. Patterson Glenna Washington, D. C Albert J. Kramer Philip Kramer This City Shenandoah Valley Charles Fritts White Post C. W. Dellinger Larry Smilwood W. D. Smallwood Memorial Hospital C. B. Larrick Round Hill Leonard Larrick N. P. Luttrell R. G. Merryman Masonic Meeting of Messrs. C. Vernon Eddy Harvey Carper Brady W. Largent Frank Dorsey Siler Chapel Shockeysville John W. DeHaven Stephenson Lancaster Clifford S. DeHaven R. E. Avey Harry R. Kern, Jr United Brethren Young People’s Choir Gladys Stotler Elizabeth Tidler Annie Preston Starling Frederick County Leaksville N. C H. C. Sheetz, Jr Atlantic City N. J Betty Jane Gearing Frank Gearing Mrs R. G. Spiker Robert Y. Conrad Post American Legion Lions Club Kiwanis Club W. A. Huntsberry W. Abner Huntsberry Fort Zamboanga Philippine Islands McKinley Manila P. I Lieut Huntsberry Philippines Walter E. Huntsberry L. B. Whitacre Rhoda May Whitaore S. J. Goode Percy Miller Water and Sewer Committee Police Department Calloway Eliza Tucker Taylor Frances Wolfe Mary Patton Jordan Frank V. Tilford Shepherd South Church Street Nora Moore F. Allerton Read Mary O'Fallen William B. Stalnaker William Stalnaker, Jr Cumberland Wrightville Beach Peggie Moore Stalnaker A. Moore Front Royal Jimmy Doman and His Royal Troubadours J. Frank Forsyth, Jr Wallace Thomason Thos. M. Kerns Andre Kostelanetz Seid Sistee A Kay Thompson Ray Heatherton Columbia Network Shenandoah Valley National Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Aerolux Winchester Furniture Co Main St Federal Deposit Insurance the Commercial & Savings Bank Member Big Joe Winchester’s Bakery Tavenner's N. Loudoun St Norris Brooks’ Pharmacy Underwood Beauty Shop Colonial Hotel Opp Geo. Washington Hotel Nina V. Wolford Carnation Beauty Shop Warren R. M. Swimley East of Geo. Washington Hotel
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