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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1934

Page

3

Listed names of attendees and relatives in social column

The text lists numerous individuals and family groups likely attending a social event including Evelyn irussell Ray Trussell Henry Payne Anna Payne Marian Marshall Herbert Marshall C C Bush W P Holland Isabel Holland Hattie Hoffman Lee Brownie Hoffman C E Widmyer Milton Miller John L Burns Anna Lee Burns Annabelle Bar non Thomas Frasier J R Smith Fannie Payne Mary Carter B W Brotherton Nathan Payne Mary Altieri Marvin Wells Carrie V Engle Mary V Engle Katherine Rowe and daughters Virginiand Dorothy Rowe Alex Mosier Agnes Mock E G Staub Kibler Sperow and daughters Imogene Joan Sperow Ella Brandenburg Blanche Boston Ollie Grant Helen Grant Laura Lord Jack Margaret Miller Samuel Ungel Ella Bready Anna Crim Reva Light C L Grove Kenneth Hamilton Lester Shickles Frank Foreman C C McAtee Charles D M Pitzer Gertrude Flagg Jay Flagg John Fish paw M S Snapp E W Smallwood Paul Ridgeway Julian Cooper Clara Grove William Thomas Donard Dick McDaniel brothers orchestra Arra Saladini Marion Qualino Louis Rossi Sammo Piccolomini Angelo Saladini Vincent Saladini Carlo Rossi Patsy Saladini.

Evelyn ‘Irussell Ray Trussell Henry Payne Anna Payne Marian Marshall Herbert Marshall C. C. Bush W. P. Holland Isabel Holland Hattie Hoffman Lee Brownie Hoffman C. E. Widmyer Milton 8. Miller John L. Burns Anna Lee Burns Annabelle Barnon Thomas Frasier J. R. Smith Fannie Payne Mary Carter B. W. Brotherton Nathan Payne Mary Altieri Marvin Wells Carrie V. Engle Mary V. Engle Katherine Rowe Virginiand Dorothy Rowe Alex Mosier Agnes Mock E. G. Staub Kibler Sperow Imogene Joan Sperow Ella Brandenburg Blanche Boston Ollie Grant Helen Grant Laura Lord Jack Margaret Miller Samuel Ungel Ella Bready Anna Crim Reva Light C. L. Grove Kenneth Hamilton Lester Shickles Frank Foreman C. C. McAtee Charles D. M. Pitzer Gertrude Flagg Jay Flagg John Fishpaw M. S. Snapp E. W. Smallwood Paul Ridgeway Julian Cooper Clara Grove William Thomas Donard Dick McDaniel Brothers Orchestra Arra Saladini Marion Qualino Louis Rossi Sammo Piccolomini Angelo Saladini Vincent Saladini Carlo Rossi Patsy Saladini

Social Calendar Highlights At Local Venues And Clubs

A busy Tuesday schedule features Little Theatre casts rehearsing The Cradle Snatchers at Colonial Theatre, plus daily meetings and events at Philathea, Win-One Bible Classes, First Baptist Church choir, Kiwanis Club picnic from George Washington Hotel to Jordan Springs, Winchester Lodge Elks, Grace Lutheran adult choir, Rotary Ladies Night with James E. Gheen, American Legion luncheon at George Washington Hotel, and repeated rehearsal and social notes from the community.

First Baptist Church Kiwanis Club George Washington Hotel Jordan Springs Colonial Theatre Little Theatre Winchester Lodge Benevolent Order of Elks Grace Lutheran Church Rotary Club James E. Gheen New York Robert Y. Conrad Post American Legion Little Theatre Cast

Annual Payne Family Reunion Celebrated at Big Springs Camp

The fifth annual Payne reunion gathered 119 attendees at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Payne at Big Springs camp ground. Honor guests Rob ert Payne and daughters Bernice and Ruth traveled from Wichita Kansas. Relatives traveled from Winchester Berryville Roanoke Richmond North Carolina Maryland and more for a day of programs and camaraderie.

Miss Clarissa Woodward Weds Cadwallader in Quiet Norfolk Ceremony

Miss Clarissa Jane Woodward of Portsmouth Virginia marries Albin Cadwallader of Stephens City in a private July wedding at the bride’s parents home. Rev James K Cadwaller officiates. The bride, a Harrisonburg State Teachers College graduate, will continue teaching Middletown. The groom works at O Sullivan Rubber in this city. They will reside in Stephens City after their honeymoon.

Clarissa Jane Woodard Portsmouth Albin Cadwallader Stephens City James K. Cadwallader Matie Abin Cadawalader O'Sullivan Rubber Company

Boyle Family Holds First Reunion in Brady Orchard West Virginia

Thirty one Boyles family members gathered at the Brady Orchard two miles west of Berkeley Springs on State Route 29. Attendees included J Walter Boyles of Baltimore Clifford Boyles Gerrardstown Miss Lula Boyles Ashby Boyles Miss Mary Boyles Joseph W Young James W Offutt Jr Ida Boyles and J Ben Brady along with Mrs Margaret Brady the elder generation’s survivor. Emma Washington formerly Emma Spencer born a slave on the Boyles premises joined as a unique guest. A permanent organization was formed with J Ben Brady elected president and Mrs Joseph W Young secretary.

Boyles Brady Orchard Boyle Cacaponment Berkeley Springs W. Va James Boyle J. Walter Boyles Baltimore Clifford Boyles Lula Boyles Gerrardstown C. A. Boyles Joseph W. Young Cumberland, Md

Baker Family Reunion Set for July 29 at St Stephens

The Baker family reunion will be held Sunday July 29 at St Stephens Church five miles northwest of Strasburg. All Bakers and connections are urged to attend and friends are welcome. The oldest and youngest present will receive a small gift and another prize goes to the largest Baker family present.

Baker St. Stephens Church Strasburg

Brooks Pharmacy Ad Promises Fly Killer at 29 Cents

An old advertisement from Brooks Pharmacy touts FL-KAYS FLY KILLER and a 35 cent can, reduced to 29 cents, offering a “Free Your House of Flies, Mosquitoes and Moths” sale. The Rexall Store is named as part of the promotion.

Brooks Rexall Florsheim

Winchester Tennis Party Draws Locals at Strathmore

Winchester residents attended a Saturday night tennis party hosted by J. and Mrs. Frank H. Whissler at Strathmore near Mount Jackson. About fifty to sixty guests included Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Arthur Mr. and Mrs. H. B. McCormac and Woodhull Baker and others from nearby towns and forts. The Branson 4-H Club held a picnic in Cleven ger's meadow the preceding Friday with swimming games and a picnic supper. Miss Charlena Grim of Harrisonburg was elected to the Alpha Chi Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi at the Harrisonburg State Teachers College indicating high scholastic achievement.

Frank H. Whissler Strathmore Mount Jackson B. F. Arthur H. B. McCormac Woodhull Baker City Horace Brown Fort Humphreys David Allen Berryville W. B. Clark Bird Haven Rutherford Brown New Market Kendrick Smith Edward Brown End Tess Caverns Senator Loth Natural Bridge Tobias Moore Staunton John Crown Joseph Wright Harrisonburg Kenney Keswick Frances Cook Gammon Orkney Springs Charles Massie Nancy Clower Woodstock Nan Wissler Frances Watkins Frank Barnes Leon Slavin C. M. Delp Tynes Branson 4-H Club Clevenger’s Meadow J. W. Flowers R. R. Robinson Henry B. Pitzer Elizabeth Farrar Frances Nellie Moore Dorothy Jean Robinson LeRee Rowena Flowers Bobby Dick Hugh Mauser Henry Charles Pitzer Nellie Moore Robinson Charlena Grim Harrisonburg State Teachers’ College Alpha Chi Kappa Delta Pi Miss Grim

Virginia Fritts Engaged to Robert Royston of Virginia

Mrs Charles W Fritts of White Post announces the engagement of her daughter Virginia Fritts to Robert Winter Royston of Boyce. Miss Fritts teaches at John Kerr School. Royston is on the Washington and Lee University faculty. The wedding is planned for late August.

Charles W. Fritts White Post Virginia Fritts Robert Winter Royston Boyce Miss Fritts John Kerr School Royston Washington and Lee University Lexington

Yard Party at John Kerr Grounds

A social event called Yard Party is held at John Kerr play grounds on Wednesday Thursday and Friday nights with music each evening. The Ever Ready Class of 7 23 31 is noted among participants or organizers.

John Kerr First Baptist Church

Wellness drive nets $610 from three day lawn party

The District Nurse Association fundraiser in Winchester raised $610.28 over three days with $166.16, $245.67 and $198.45 reported on each night. Organizer Andrew Bell of the Chamber of Commerce says total costs should stay under $75 and a final, itemized statement will be released Wednesday.

District Nurse Association Andrew Bell Chamber of Commerce Bell Mamng Winchester the Star Winchester Park Association Mt. Briar, Md

Foreign Service Seeks 819 Enlistees for Overseas Posts

Sergeant Harry T. Smith announces 819 vacancies in the foreign service across Hawaii Panama Philippines China and the continental Third Corps Area. Recruits sail from New York aboard the U S S Republic with preference for foreign service and training at several Maryland Virginia and Langley depots.

Harry T. Smith Winchester United States Army Foreign Service Hawaii Infantry Field Artillery Panama Coast Artillery Philippines Engineers China Third Corps United States Fort Washington Fort Howard Fort George Meade Fort Myer Langley Field Holabird Smith New York Rvice U.S. S. Republic Panama Canal

NRA Experts Predict Substantial Summer Business Swing

Washington July 22 The NRA experts led by Leon Henderson forecast a fall rise in business and a smaller slump for the rest of summer. Henderson calls it a gamble based on best data showing signs of an upswing without a boom. Indicators include rug sales rising and fewer bachelors, with housing crowding easing and personal loans being paid.

Associated Press Washington NRA Leon Henderson The Blue Eagle Henderson

Fairbanks Jr Stars in Serene Palace Theatre Run

Doug Fairbanks Jr stars in a Broadway style drama as Frank Morgan in the John Howard Lawson play Success at Any Price. Genevieve Tobin leads with Colleen Moore as Sarah Griswold in a tale of love and greed on the rise of a poor youth in business. Joe Martin abandons his fiance for Agnes Carter as deception and loyalty clash in a climax produced by RKO Radio and directed by J Walter Ruben.

Aie Ace Bern As Fairbanks, Jr Genevieve Tob Frank Morgan Colleen Moore John Howard Lawson Joe Martin Sarah Griswold Agnes Carter Joe Agnes Sarah Rko-Radio J. Walter Ruben

Three Escape From Texas Death House In Mass Breakout

Huntsville Texas July 22 three desperate bank robbers Raymond Hamilton Blackie Thompson and Joe Palmer escaped from the death house at the state penitentiary in a daring break during a ball game guards opened fire killing Whitey Walker and wounding two others including Roy Johnson Charlie Frazier was fatally wounded and the escape was described as the first from the death house with guards shooting from the wall.

Huntsville Texas Raymond Hamilton Blackie Thompson Joe Palmer Hamilton Thompson Palmer Whitey Walker Charlie Frazier Roy Johnson H. E. George Conroe

Banks and industrialists back housing program drive

Washington reports reveal widespread support for the housing administration's effort to put millions back to work. James A. Moffett announced telegrams from leaders nationwide praising the act and urging rapid reemployment in construction and related industries.

Washington James A. Moffett Moffett Robert L. Deane General Motors Holding Corporation Carle C. Conway Continental Can Company Wired Albert L. Deane Henry I.marriman Chamber of Commerce of the United States

Housing Act Seen as Key to Jobs and Morale

J W Talley president of the Virginia Real Estate Association calls the act one of the greatest steps forward for restoring confidence in home ownership and aiding employment in the building industry. He notes the act will create work as slack builds, boosting social morale nationwide.

America J. W. Talley Virginia Real Estate Association

Mexican Boys Appear Before Local Church

A Sunday service at Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church featured four Mexican boys from the Tex-Mex School for Mexican Boys in southern Texas. Rev. Dr. McLain led the event, showcasing how the school, under the Assembly's Home Mission Committee, transforms crude youths into useful Christian citizens. The program impressed the large congregation, sparking appreciation and renewed interest in the benevolent work.

Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church McLain Texas Assembly The Presbyterian Church

Ladies Visit Sparks Weekend in Tennessee and Virginia

Mrs. Martine Kellam of Knox ville Tennessee and Miss Hilda Fox of Monterey Virginia spent the weekend with Miss Sue Schlack, sharing time with friends in a small social gathering.

Martine Kellam Knox

Also Mentioned on This Page

Little Theater Cast Philathea B. F. Stine Payne Big Springs Camp Ernest Payne Big Springs Robert Payne Bernice Ruth Wichita Kans Wm. Stevens Payne’s Chapel Frances Payne Ruth Ridgeway Sunny Italians Africa C.C. Bush Dolly Payne Madison Mary Engle Imogene Sperow Thomas Payne Bernice Payne Maryland Charles Town Martinsburg Marshall Payne Charles O. Payne J. J. Trussell Laura Trussel Ruth Payne Oscar Miller Wylia Bell Payne Tom Keedy Marshall Grove Anna Huntsherry Clarissa Jane Woodward Cadwallader Winchesterians Teachers’ College Les Amies Class Les Amies Braddock Street M. E. Church South Lucille Sencindiver Ladies’ Aid Society Ridings Chapel Church Charles Willis T. W. Harrison Inlaw B. P. Harrison Thomas B Atlantic City Roy E. Avey John W. DeHaven and Sons Gerald, Leon and Douglas Lee Snyder Clayton Hitz Lancaster Senaca Rocks Colleen Over Charles K. Over South Loudoun Street North Beach M.S Kaufman A. J. Novick Marshall Abe Leven Fred E. Willis Laura Lee Ida May Willis Hollywood Fla East John Hoover South Cameron Street Nathaniel Wolf van Cleve Natalie van Cleve Berkley, Calf L. E. Rice R. F. Hatcher West Cork Street George Rowe Baltimore, Md Leslie N. Woods Robert Clinton DeWitt, Jr Mr. Noble Pierce, Jr Pierce's Potomac River Fredericksburg Party MT. Williams Clearbrook Presbyterian Church N.R.A Doug. Fairbanks Jr Palace Theatre Lee Braswell Death House Braswell Frazier Portland San Francisco Los Angeles San Francisco Bay J. C. Bjorklund Pacific Coast International Longshoremen's Association Harry Bridges Virginia Shenandoah Valley National Bank the Commercial & Savings Bank Monterey, Va Miss Sue Schlack George Baetjer Daniél Buchanan Milton Miller Association Lovett Brothers N. Main Street Grace Ricamore Dance the Little School N. Washington St R. M. Swimley Loudoun St
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