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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1934

Page

3

Mt Pleasant yard party planned by church groups

The United Brethren Church Junior Christian Endeavor led by Miss Lavelle Randall and the Women's Missionary Society led by Mrs. Elvira Brown have completed plans for a yard party Thursday night July 19 at the Edgar Dick field 24% miles north of White Hall. Plenty of good things to eat will be on hand and the public is invited to attend.

Church Societies of Mt. Pleasant Mount Pleasant W. Va United Brethren Church Junior Christian Endeavor Lavelle Randall Woman’s Missionary Society Elvira Brown Edgar Dick White Hall Leesburg J. Armistead Welbourn Elizabeth Clagett Welbourn Baltimore Welbourn Edwin Barnes Niver Moncure Nelson Lyon Purcellville Constance Bentley

Social Calendar Highlights Busy Wednesday Evens

The community schedules a full Wednesday with the First Baptist Church young people's choir at 7 p m, Colonial Theatre Little Theatre cast rehearse "The Cradle Snatchers" at 7 30 p m, Winchester Lodge Elks meet at 8 p m, Grace Lutheran adult choir at 8 15 p m, W C T U at Friends' Meeting House 9 30 a m, Rotary Club lunch at George Washington Hotel 12 30 p m, Girl's Athletic Association tea 5 00 to 7 00 p m at Mrs Ida Lycett's summer cottage, American Legion Robert Y Conrad Post lunch at George Washington Hotel 1 00 p m, Lions Club lunch at George Washington Hotel 12 30 p m, and additional rehearsals for The Cradle Snatchers at Colonial Theatre and nearby venues.

First Baptist Church Colonial Theatre Little Theatre Winchester Lodge Benevolent Order of Elks Grace Lutheran Church Friends’ Meeting House Rotary Club George Washington Hotel Girl’s Athletic Association Ida Lycett Robert Y. Conrad Post American Legion Little Theatre Cast Lions Club Girl's Athletic Association LaVella Anderson L. R. Smith West Piccadilly Street

Miss Irene Piggott to wed Mr Charles Hefner

Announced engagement of Irene Piggott daughter of Mr and Mrs Hugh Piggott near Purcellville to Charles Hefner of Newark New Jersey. She taught in Montclair schools and will wed in late August. Hefner works in New York City. She is related to the late Mrs A L Turner and Joseph R Hill.

Irene Piggott Charles Hefner Hugh Piggott Purcellville Newark N. J

Invitations to Leesburg Dance Planned for July 20

Invitations have been issued to Leesburg youths for a Friday night dance on July 20 at the Thomas Belch Library. The event is sponsored by Misses Janet and Sarah Harrison and Mr. William S. Rust of the town.

Leesburg Thomas Belch Janet Sarah Harrison William 8S. Rust

Carruthers Guests From University Address Kiwanis

Mr. Carruthers and Mrs. E R Carruthers of the University of Virginia arrive with Mrs. Charles Jordan of Crisobal Panama to visit Mrs. W B George on West Cork street. Mr. Carruthers speaks at the Kiwanis Club.

Carruthers E. R. Carruthers University of Virginia Charles Jordan Crisobal Panama W. B. George West Cork Street Kiwanis Club

Doctor Monica defended as moral by Winchester letter

James W. March of Winchester Va counters objections to the film Dr Monica shown at Warner Brothers Capitol Theatre. He argues the movie offers entertainment and moral lessons and that critics misread any supposed immorality as coming from oversensitive minds.

The Star Dr. Monica Warner Brothers Capitol Theatre James W. March Winchester

Liquor Raid Correct Location At West Germain Street

Star reports a liquor raid conducted by local officers occurred at 116 West Germain Street, not 118 as previously published. The rest of the raid details were accurate.

Star West Germain Street

Orphans Home To Be Erected As Memorial In Virginia

Mrs Ethel Snodgrass of Alexandria plans a memorial orphans home and school for mountain children near Greene County Virginia. The project with native stone construction aims to house about 50 children at a cost of 15 000 to 20 000 dollars. The home will be managed by the Archdeaconry of the Blue Ridge with a trustees board from the diocesan mountain group.

Mason Chalottesville Virginia Ethel Snodgrass Alexandria Blue Ridge Greene County Albemarle Line Blue Ridge Mountains The Mountain Frederick W. Neve Ivy W. Roy Mason H. St.George Tucker George P Mayor Homan Walsh John A. Gilmore Charlottesville Snodgrass Orpahns Archbishop Mason Diocese of Mission Home

V F W Assists In Lawn Festival At Winchester

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Winchester Post met in new club rooms at 110 North Loudoun Street with about 80 percent of members present. They voted to support the District Nurses Association lawn festival and formed committees to participate in games and sports aimed at raising 1000 dollars through city civic groups. The next meeting is set for Thursday August 2 with expected presence of several state officers.

Snapp Opequon America Shenandoah Valley Frederick County A. M. B. Snapp Levels W. V S. L. Flickinger Centenary Reformed Church William F. Locke Winchester Methodist Episcopal Church South Boy Scout Martinsburg W. Va Veterans of Foreign Wars Winchester Post North Loudoun Street District Nurses Association

Advantages of Trial Justice System Cited

Judge Philip Williams asserts the trial justice system eases circuit court congestion and lowers costs. He bases this on years of observation in Clarke and Warren Counties where dockets declined and few cases are appealed. Shenandoah and Frederick counties also handle many weekly trials under local justices.

Clarke Warren Philip Williams William General Assembly Williams Corporation Court Frederick Frederick County Winchester Clarke County Judge Williams Warren County Shenandoah County M. L. Walton, Jr A. J. Tavenner

Middletown Notes From Middletown Virginia Local News

Mikdletown residents and visitors are listed with travels and visits across towns including Washington Cumberland Winchester and Brucetown. Social happenings include yard party plans Church Service Class meeting dates Girl Scouts camp notes and family visits with several relatives noted.

Middletown C. C. Rhodes N. C L. G. James Hudson Culpeper Frank Willey Jones Berryyville Willey Morse Lelia Ludwig Portsmouth Ed Ludwig Howard Owings and Son Will Larrick Washington Mae Ginn Jacob Daniels Cumberland Leo Wisecarver Kernstown Elsie Reese Sperry Winchester Carson Dettra Curtis Bly Katherine Long Valley Stickley James Rogers Ben Rogers Mary Ridings Alice Carper Ladies’ Aid Church Lawn Archie Conner Baltimore W. H. McCauley I. N. Conner John Shull C. L. Wright Camp White Rock Christine Dorothy James Rocky Mount Hannah Walter Brunswick Masters Donald Legge Jack McAboy Brucetown Johnne Thomas Campbell Sibley Hospital Washington, D. C

Sentence Two In Police Court

Two cases were heard by Judge Weems in Police Court this morning. James Willis, charged with assault, was fined ten dollars plus costs. Irene Clifford, similarly charged, received a two month jail sentence.

Weems James Willis Irene Clifford

Drought Cattle Shipment Delayed by Virginia Rules

The Virginia Emergency Relief Administration explains delays in bringing drought area cattle to Virginia. Only clean young animals from accredited western yards are allowed. Loading starts this week and deliveries may occur late this week or early next.

Virginia Emergency Relief Administration Richmond Virginia Virginia Relief Emergency Agency Virginia Relief Agency

Bouillon Cubes Boost Quick Stocks In Recipes

The note says Wife Preservers Bouillon cubes help when meat or fowl stock is unavailable and you need it for your recipe.

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Little Theater Cast Ladies Aid Ladies Aid of Grace Methodist Episcopal Country Club Winchester Country Club Huntsberry Circle No Mae Hamman Circle No. 10 Presbyterian Church Greenwood Preston Sartelle Henry F. Kern Jane A. Kern Neffstown William L. Poston North Kent Street Kern Stuart Massenetta Susan Reid Stuart Mary Stearnes Feller Massanetta Springs School of Art Moose Lodge Loyal Order of Moose Red Bud Red Bud School House Carrie Marple Boyd Steubenville Ohio Philomena Laren Harry Boyles Nancy Wesley Milburn DeHaven County Mitchell Boyd Stephens City Sue Brown W. Germain Noah Rapoport San Antonio Lindia E.R.N Mason City Towa Brooks’ Liggetts Brooks’ Pharmacy Rexall Clarke and Warren Malin Craig San Francisco Frank Merriam California Ninth Corps Presidio Golden Gate Clayton Henderson Katherine Wright Milton Fall, Jr Edward Fall Kentucky Edna Dinges Fall Vincent Miss Dinges York Besafe the Commercial & Savings Bank R. M. Swimley Lovett Brothers N. Main Street Shenandoah Valley National Bank Loudoun St Coca Cola R. G. A. Stores N. Loudoun St
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