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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1934

Page

3

Ladies Aid Societies Hold Joint Meeting

The Ladies' Aid Society of the Congregational Christian Church and the Timber Ridge Christian Church met at Wolford's camp grounds on Capon river with over 70 members. They held business sessions, shared refreshments, and swam in the Capon river.

Ladies’ Aid Society Congregational Christian Church Timber Ridge Winchester Society D. L. Larrick Samuel Crisman Ernest Anderson Florence Oates Fox

Winchester social calendar and theater rehearsals listed

Various club meetings and events detailed for the week in Winchester. Listings include Young Democratic Club of Virginia branch reorganization, Eastern Star, Lions Club luncheons, Kiwanis at George Washington Hotel, Little Theatre rehearsals for The Cradle Snatchers, youth choir practice, Benevolent Order of Wilre lodge, Grace Lutheran adult choir, Rotary Ladies Night, American Legion luncheon, and more, with venues noted.

Winchester Young Democratic Club of Virginia Winchester Evening Star McKinley Order of Eastern Star Farmers and Merchants National Bank Lions Club George Washington Hotel Colonial Theatre Little Theater Young People’s Choir The First Baptist Church Little Theatre Winchester Lodge Benevolent Order of Wilre Or Rotary Club George ‘Washington Hotel James E Gheen New York Robert Y. Conrad Post American Legion Little Theatre Cast

Legg Family Celebrates Sixty-Eighth Birthday Party

Children of John E. Legg held a surprise birthday for him on Sunday July 22 at Woodman's Park near Middletown then returned to the Legg home for songs. Eleven Legg family members and spouses from Winchester Washington DC Brucetown Upperville Middletown and other friends attended. Mr. and Mrs. Legg were hosts of honor. Also noted: Neal Williams and Mrs Williams mother Alla mong returned from vacation in Pittsburgh and Atlantic City.

John E. Legg Middletown Woodman’s Park Legg Clark Legg Robert Legg Roy Legg Winchester H. C. McCarty Geraldine Leslie Wright Raymond Headley Charles B. Legg Franklin Pingley Laura McDonald Berryville Pittsburgh Neal Williams

Young Christians Class Picnic at Jordan Springs

The Young Christians Class of Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South hosts a basket picnic Friday July 27 at Jordan Springs. Cars meet at 5 at 117 South Braddock Street, with supper at 6 30. Call Misses Butler and Anderson to register by deadline.

Jordan Springs Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South B. Green South Braddock Street Harry Butler M. R. Anderson

Woman's Guild Plans Church Festival on July 27

The Woman's Guild of Market plans a church festival on Friday July 27. The event features delicious home made ice cream cakes and candies for sale starting at five o'clock.

The Woman's Guild of Market Aie Rte Piriday Iy

Miss Julia Steele Returns From St. Petersburg

Miss Julia Steele, a local resident, has been in St. Petersburg Florida since last winter working as a nurse. She will leave this week for Winchester and will be hosted here by her sisters Mrs. William Lupton and Mrs. Luther K. Dellinger.

Julia Steele St. Petersburg Fla Winchester Miss Steele William Lupton Luther K. Dellinger

Mr Winmill Heads to Wyoming With Thieriot

Warrenton resident Mr. Robert C. Winmill travels with Mr. Charles Thieriot to visit Mr. and Mrs. William Robertson Coe on their Wyoming ranch. He plans to rejoin Mrs. Winmill and family at Saratoga around mid August after presenting their daughter Virginia Winmill to society at Mill Neck.

Winmill Wyoming Robert C. Winmill Warrenton Mill Neck Long Island Virginia Winmill Charles Thieriot William Robertson Coe

Catholic Lawn Festival Set by Sacred Heart Church

Ladies of the Sanctuary Society announce a large lawn party at the Church of the Sacred Heart on the grounds at Loudoun and Cecil streets. The event runs August 3 and 9 with sandwiches coffee ice cream cake bingo dancing and a nightly gate prize. Father Paul V. Heller guides the organizing committee as crowds have grown in previous years.

Sanctuary Society Church of the Sacred Heart Loudoun Cecil Streets Paul V. Heller

Joint Class Meeting Tomorrow Night at Mrs Line Home

The Philathea and Win-One Bible classes of the Christian Congregational Church will hold their regular monthly meeting at the home of Mrs B F Line on Tuesday night. All members are urged to attend. Miss Kathleen Scott of Washington visits her grandparents Mr and Mrs R E March on West Gerard street.

Christian- Congregational Church B. F. Line Kathleen Scott Washington R. E. March West Gerard Street

Yard Party at John Kerr Play Grounds

A community event announces Wednesday Thursday and Friday nights at John Kerr play grounds with music each evening hosted by the Ever Ready Class of 1 23 31.

John Kerr First Baptist Church

Brooks' Pharmacy Ad Promotes Insect Killer

An old booklet ad touts EL-KAYS FLY KILLER for home pests. It promotes a 35 cent can priced at 29 cents and is labeled as a Rexall store offering.

Brooks El-Kays Rexall

Miss Henrietta Cornwell Weds Fred M Ritter In Simple Ceremony

Miss Henrietta Cornwell daughter of Mrs Edith Cornwell wed Mr Fred M Ritter in a quiet home ceremony at ten thirty o clock. Only family and intimate friends attended due to a bereavement. The bride wore brown and white sheer with a lace handkerchief carried by three generations. The groom was supported by his brother James Ritter of New York City. Rev Luther A Thomas officiated with Ruth Hunt contributing piano selections.

Henrietta Cornwell Edith Cornwell Fred M. Ritter Kenneth K. Cornwell Norristown James F. Ritter New York City Luther A. Thomas Grace Lutheran Church Ruth Hunt Rocky Mount Listz Nevin Barnes Wagner McDowell Cornwell Edna Lamb Southern Inn Louise Price Billy Wood Aubrey Jackson Dorothy Kremer Tokus Inn

Social Roundup of Local Guests and Travels

Mrs. Walter R Talbot hosted a luncheon at South Washington Street for her niece Mrs Gibson Bradfield of Barnesville Ohio visiting her mother Mrs Ernest S Ely. Mrs W Nelson Page gave a luncheon on Amherst Street for Mr and Mrs Spencer Carter of Richmond at Rosney Clarke County this summer. Miss Lyda Chapman from Timberslake's store spent her annual vacation at Gerards Town and Inwood West Virginia. Mollie Glass vacationing July at Camp Strawderman for Girls near Woodstock Virginia. Jane Bickers returned home after ten days with Miss Mary Taylor near Madison Virginia. Mr and Mrs Arthur Johnston left for Gary Indiana after ten days with Mrs Johnston's mother at 400 North Loudoun Street. Ruth J Anderson arrived from Jenkins Kentucky to vacation with her mother at 400 North Loudoun Street. formerly Ruth Jackson RN of the city and health instructor for Consolidated Coal Company. Mr and Mrs Harry Clements and sons Garland and Dalton returned to Muncie Indiana after ten days with Mrs Clements' mother at 400 North Loudoun Street. Mrs W B Stine leaves for Washington with her son Lee to attend Strayer College graduation at the Mayflower Hotel the grand ballroom. Lee is in the graduating class. Mrs George S DeHart Mrs G C Ritter and son Charles Ritter returned from Unionville Maryland after visiting Mr and Mrs John Kreimer. Kreimer formerly Miss Martha Lee Ritter. Miss Mary Kramer, lately with her parents Philip and Mrs Kramer, returned to Washington DC.

Walter R. Talbot South Washington Street Gibson Bradfield Barnesville Ohio Ernest S. Ely W. Nelson Page Amherst Street Spencer Carter Richmond Arthur Johnston Gary Ind Mrs. Johnston J. M Jackson North Loudoun Street Johnston Edith Jackson Ruth J. Anderson Jenkins, Ky J. M. Jackson Anderson Ruth Jackson Consolidated Coal Company Jenkins W. B. Stine Washington Lee Strayer College Mayflower Hotel Lee Stine

Dr Stuart in Theatre Play Leads in Cradle Snatchers

Dr E C Stuart renowned surgeon returns to the Little Theatre in Cradle Snatchers as Howard Drake with Jack P Hayley and Kenneth Rice as George Martin and Roy Ladd. The Capitol Theatre production, directed by John J Williams, opens Friday at 8:30 PM with tickets at Bakers Drug Store and Capitol Theatre.

E. C. Stuart Dr. Stuart Howard Drake Howard Jack P. Hayley Kenneth Rice George Martin Roy Ladd John J. Williams Capitol Theatre Baker’s Drug Store

Pomona Grange Entertained By Mt. Airy Group

The Mount Airy Subordinate Grange hosted the Frederick County Pomona Grange on July 19. The event featured an engaging literary program, a social hour with ice cream and cake, and remarks praising the Grange. Upcoming program notes include Misses Annie Bly Mayme Kingree and Ruth Brumback presenting on July 24.

Fawcett Gap Mount Airy Frederick County Pomona Grange Grange Mount Airy Grange Annie Bly Mayme Kingree Ruth Brumback The

New Florida Type Market Opens On Valley Pike

Frank Micciche proprietor of Winchester Fruit and Vege Market announces a new Florida Type Market beside the Blue and Gray Inn. The market offers direct car service and fresh fruits and vegetables sourced from local growers and growers further afield. Trucks operate in Virginia Maryland North Carolina South Carolina and Florida delivering several times weekly. Ice cold watermelons feature at reasonable prices with a customer satisfaction promise.

Frank Micciche Winchester Fruit and Vegetable Market Florida Valley Pike Blue and Gray Inn Main Street Micciche Virginia Maryland North Carolina South Carolina Winchester Fruit and Vegetables Market

Life Savers to Review Lifesaving Studies at Legion Pool

Red Cross senior lifesavers who conducted instruction classes will bring their work to the American Legion Pool Tuesday at 2 p.m. for a review of carry and breaks under Frank R. Horton. Summer instruction is by seniors. reviews are set for July and August at multiple local camps and troop centers.

Legion Pool Red Cross American Legion Frank R. Horton First Aid and Life Saving Committee Girl Stout Camp Rebecca Kern American Legion Pool Otis Sargent Golightly

Boy Scout Camporee at Herring Run Park Baltimore MD

Region 3 hosts an overnight camporee August 17 to 19 at Herring Run Park Baltimore where patrols cook meals around fires and demonstrate skills. Shenandoah Area Council will send two Troop 2 Martinsburg patrols with possible Winchester patrols. regular year members only. Registration is 25 cents per Scout with swimming plus on-site food options.

Baltimore Herring Run Park Shenandoah Martinsburg Winchester

Mr Shirley Miley Recovering After Memorial Hospital Appendi

Mr Shirley Miley underwent an operation at Memorial Hospital for appendicitis and was reported today to be making satisfactory progress toward recovery.

Shirley Miley Memorial Hospital

Wall Street weighs strikes as recovery sign in Roosevelt era

Washington notes survey readers about labor unrest across the nation. The stock market sees strikes as a sign of recovery rather than revolution, while critics debate the New Deal and its impact on labor. A Washington columnist reports on public sentiment and questions communism fears amid economic change.

Wall Street Franklin D. Roosevelt Roosevelt New York Sun Washington, D. C Washington America

Global ripple feared from west coast strikes

The passage argues that while the Pacific coast lacks global market impact, a strike in steel and auto hubs would influence world markets. A modest steel price rise could lift stock markets worldwide, underscoring the broad economic stakes of regional labor action.

Pacific Coast

Frisco Normalcy Returns with Fresh Vegetables

Residents enjoy renewed city life as downtown San Francisco regains regular bus service and fresh vegetables return to markets after disruptions. A photo shows the moment service resumes in the city center.

Frisco San Francisco

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Aces Sun ZE Leafe Texas Arthur Leafe Leslie B. Shepherd Dallas Chicago Nellie Leafe Shepherd R. S. Fansler Maywavr Kiwanis Club Huntsherry Market Street Church Fred W. Forney Lester C. Forney Virginia Hawkins Worthington F. L. Buckley Christ Episcopal Church Lyda Chapman Timberlake North Loudoun Street Gerardstown Inwood W. Va Miss Mollie Glass Camp Strawderman Woodstock, Va Jane Bickers South Stewart Street Mary Taylor Madison, Va Harry Clements Garland and Dalton Muncie George S. DeHart G. C. Ritter Charles Ritter Unionville, Md John Kreimer Kreimer Martha Lee Ritter Mary Kramer Philip Kramer Washington, D. G Mt. Airy Group Stephens City By Leslie Eichel Central Press New York Stock Exchange Stock Exchange Charles P. Stewart United States Portland San Diego Seattle Miami Green Goods Golden Gate the Commercial & Savings Bank B. & C. Baking CO Winchester Health Center Shenandoah Valley National Bank Lovett Brothers Florsheim N. Main Street R. M. Swimley Lovett’s Smart Shoppe Loudoun St N. Loudoun St
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