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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1932

Page

3

Former Fort Loudoun Girl Is To Be Married

Winchester readers note engagements and local events as Miss Frances Pemberton Dade, a former Fort Loudoun Seminary student, prepares to wed Brock Van Avery of Scarborough New York. Other items cover injuries from a Berryville crash, a picnic for Mrs Taitoue, and local social happenings.

Fort Loudoun Winchester Metropolitan Frances Pemberton Dade Brock van Avery Scarborough N. Y Miss Dade Ernest Spencer New York Dade Fort Loudoun Seminary Caroline H. Pemberton Mitchell Hill Montrose Frances Della Malone Percy E. Malone Berryville Clarke County Frances Malone Winchester Memorial Hospital Herman H. Hable Berryville Pike Malone Hable Taitoue Cary Harrison John Farrar, Jr Pierre Taitoue Courtney Byrd Jones Courtney B. Jones Millwood Winchester Younger

Shrine Club Supper and Weekday Club Meetings Preview

Social calendar lists Shrine Club supper at Hotel Drusillo in Jordan White Sulphur Springs Monday at 7 p m. Lions Club luncheon at George Washington Hotel Tuesday at 12 30 p m. Kiwanis luncheon Wednesday at 12 45 p m. Youth choir practice at United Brethren Church 6 45 p m. Grace Lutheran adult choir 8 30 p m. Rotary Club meeting at George Washington Hotel 1 00 p m. Willing Workers Yard Party at First Baptist Church lawn Friday evening. American Legion post at George Washington Hotel 12 30 p m Friday. Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South youth choir at 7 00 p m.

Shrine Club Hotel Drusillo Jordan White Sulphur Springs Lions’ Club George Washington Hotel Kiwanis Club The United Brethren Church Grace Lutheran Church Rotary Club American Lesson Post Geo. Washington Young People’s Choir Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church Willing Workers’ Society of First Baptist Church

Girls' Athletic Association Dinner Party Highlights

The Girls' Athletic Association hosted a dinner at Tokus Inn on Thursday evening for about thirty members and guests. Mary Sullivan presided as toastmistress with a verse program and acts by Elsie Mathews and others, plus songs and jokes.

Tokus Inn Girls’ Athletic Association Ella Brown Bauserman Virginia Harrell Elizabeth Hollis Elsie Mathews Irene Headley Ida Lycett Elena Hoshour Jennie Stover Ruth Thomas Philomena Laren Estelle Newlin Marion Ewing Opal Robinson Virginia Pangle Thelma Hauptman Mary Thomas Mary Sullivan Lab Mary Song Bird Dumbells

Delegates Return From Elks Convention

Lawrence C. Hollis and Andrew Bell returned to Winchester from Birmingham Alabama after attending the National Convention of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. The Winchester Lodge No 867 delegates traveled 1600 miles by motor with no trouble.

Elks Messrs Lawrence C. Hollis Andrew Bell Winchester Birmingham Ala the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Winchester Lodge Messrs Bell Hollis

Dancing Tonight At The Winchester Golf Club Dance

Invitations issued for the first summer Saturday night dance at the Winchester Golf Club. The event attracts the younger set with pre party plans and noted attendees from Winchester.

Flood H. D. Flood South Stewart Street Miss Westwood Beverley Byrd Harry F. Byrd, Jr Robert Portner Richmond Winchester Golf Club

Prohibition Raid Sparks Bay Area Uproar

Alexandria Bay New York July 15 The Chamber of Commerce denounces Syracuse prohibition raids as brutal and dangerous warning of possible bloodshed within 48 hours officials pledge inquiry. A mob attacked raiders injuring two, while a hotel maid and a man were hurt in later incidents. Federal agent Burke Bornemann was arrested on a highway violation charge.

Alexandria Bay N. Y Chamber of Commerce Today Lsst Washington Chamber Treasury Ogden L. Mills Woodcock Prohibition Service Royal Copeland Robert F. Wagner Bertrand H. Snell Francis D United States G. J Savage S Ign Prohibition Ross Visgar Cora Bradley Visgar Burke Bornemann Syracuse

Weather outlook for the week from AP report

Washington dispatch notes generally fair skies and near normal temperatures across the North and Middle Atlantic states for the coming week. Local showers possible with slightly warmer conditions midweek.

The Associated Press Washington North Middle Atlantic

Chicago Grain Closing Prices

Closing prices of grain futures on the Chicago Board of Trade today cover Wheat Corn Oats and Rye for July September and December contracts. Wheat figures stand at July 33 48 September 47 December 50. Corn July 31 42 September 33 December 33 4. Oats July 18 53 September 19 December 21 2. Rye July 20 44 September 20 24 December 33.

Associated Press Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Today

Senate lowers rates on veterans bonus certificates

The Senate sent to the White House a bill reducing interest on veterans bonus certificate loans from 4.2 to 3.2 percent and allows loans on certificates under two years old.

Associated Press Washington Senate Today White House

Vacillation Drops Out In Stock Trading

The stock market opened weakly and drifted through a weekend session with limited rallies. Profit taking appeared, leaving the day with a softer tone as Sterling cables rose to $3.5442.

Associated Press New York Sterling Cables

Mrs Clarence Owen at Bluemont Va Summer Resort

Mrs Clarence T Owen of West Clifford Street is spending time at a summer resort near Bluemont Virginia.

Clarence T. Owen West Clifford Street Bluemont

Weekend heat wave to push temperatures higher nationwide

Heat waves across the U S with highs near 105 in Texas and around 100 elsewhere kill nineteen in the south and nine in Chicago plus drownings in Minnesota Indiana and Iowa. Forecasters warn the heat will persist into Sunday with only brief cooling from thunderstorms in some areas. Virginia reports notably cooler morning readings.

Associated Press Washington Chicago Pittsburgh Corsicana Long View Texas St. Louis Wisconsin Kansas City Minnesota Indiana North Dakota Iowa South Atlanta New Orleans Cotton Belt Virginia

Senate Debates Bank and Relief Bills Amid 1932 Campaign

The Senate used its chamber as a campaign forum as Democratic Leader Robinson attacked Hoover officials and defended Roosevelt. Senators Smoot Harrison and Kean sparred over tariff policy and prohibition, with Harrison backing repeal and Kean supporting the Republican platform stance.

Ware Senate Robinson Arkansas Hoover Mills Hurley Hyde Franklin D. Roosevelt Smoot White House Herbert Hoover Smoot-Hawley Garner United States Hoover Reconstruction Reconstruction Corporation Harrison Democratic Plank Chicago

Prohibition Policy Split At National Board Of Strategy

The National Board of Strategy urged member groups to back candidates favoring prohibition as law. It declined to endorse Hoover and split over immediate party endorsement while a Borah run was debated. Dr Leigh Colvin resigned, planning a strong bone dry ticket, as factions pressed for a repeal stance. Senate moves on Wagner repeal and Prohibition Reform figures spoke on reform efforts.

Hoover Leigh Colvin Prohibition Party Board of Strategy Borah Colvin Oliver W. Stewart James Cannon, Jr Methodist Episcopal Church South Clarence True Wilson Methodist Board of Temperance, Prohibition and Public Morals Senate Bulkley Ohio Judiciary Committee For Wagner Charles H. Sabin Women's Organization For National Prohibition Reform

Republican convention backs platform and prohibition plank

The Republican meeting endorsed the national platform opposing repeal and rejected a pledge to repeal prohibition by 708 to 130. The statement also labels rival views as a fraud and deception within the party debates.

Vet groups push toward Capitol in three day march

The marchers on the eastern plaza edge continued their trek for three days while police monitored. After Waters spoke several left the grounds as Glassford vowed to keep the area clear and promised Vice President Curtis he would act.

Waters Glassford Curtis

Federal Agents Surrender Expected in Maryland Incident

In La Plata Maryland three federal prohibition agents named Thomas Allen W G Mitchell and R A Brantley told Charles county officials they would surrender when a hearing is set. Wallace Clark and wife Mollie Clark allege the agents beat them with brass knuckles after coming to the home seeking water for a car radiator. Deputy administrator Lowell R Smith claimed the couple attacked the agents.

Associated Press LA Plata Prohibition Charles County Wallace Clark Clark Mollie Thomas Allen W. G. Mitchell R. A. Brantley Lowell R. Smith Baltimore

Warden and Sprint Chartered in Virginia

Charters issued by the State Corporation Commission include Warden and Sprint, Incorporated, Winchester, Virginia. Maximum capital is $10,000 with Harry C. Warden of Berryville, Va., as president. The company will buy sell export and import apples and other fruits and produce. Josh Newlin, attorney, Winchester.

The Star Richmond State Corporation Commission Warden and Sprint, Incorporated Winchester Harry C. Warden Berryville Josh Newlin

Gasoline Tax Collections Decline in Virginia

Virginia gasoline tax receipts for April and May show declines from 1931 figures, the first drop since the tax began in 1923. April collections were 943,945.86 versus 976,575.17 last year a 3.34 percent fall. May receipts 1,000,169.49 against 1,048,925.82 a 4.65 percent drop, while March rose 5.14 percent. June payments due July 20. First six months total 5,415,641.14, up 3.22 percent from 5,246,922.70.

Richmond Virginia

Japan Declares Its Own Monroe Doctrine

The article asserts Japan adopts a Monroe Doctrine style policy to exclude outsiders from Asia, permitting only a specified smaller group near its northeastern corner.

Japan Asia Oufstanders

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