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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1931

Page

3

Evening Star Personal Notices Perhaps For Mail

Classified snippet invites readers to mail or call Telephone No. 33 for social and personal items and asks not to include staff members in the notice.

Evening Star

Training School closure prompts local farewell notices

The Training School for Church Workers at Massanetta Springs closed Sunday night. Grace Lot Church members return home after the session including Rebecca Paris Ruth Jones Sara Margaret Lupton Colleen Over Ruth Cochran and others. Engagements announcements follow including Cora Virginia Rehill to Jack Corless Harrell and Teresa K Baecher Weds Cecil E Boone. Birthday supper honors Scott Larrick with guests. Local social notes mention visitors and upcoming events at churches and clubs.

Massanetta Springs Grace Lot Church Rebecca Paris Ruth Jones Sara Margaret Lupton Colleen Over Ruth Cochran Madeline Miller Marie Estes Louise Galladay Helen Woore Grace Thomas Patsy Sartelle Lee Stine Bennie Davis Rudolph Crisman Luther Thomas Harrison Keckley W. E. Barr Cc. E. Aulick Mary Katherine Aulick Elizabeth Bywaters Ruth Bywaters Odessa Baker Evelyn Bywaters Harold Teets St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Fawcett Gap

Social Calendar Highlights Diverse Local Club Events

Tuesday luncheons and meetings at the George Washington Hotel feature Lions Club Kiwanis Club American Legion Post and Winchester Rotary Club. Evening entertainments include a moonlight Po river trip in Washington and a Leesburg fancy dress ball with Meyer Davis Orchestra. Saturday invites the Ladies Aid Society annual picnic at Mt. Pleasant West Virginia in Trimble's Woods.

Billy Heaton Louis Grammer Leesburg Meyer Davis Ladies’ Aid Society of United Brethren Church Mt. Pleasant W. Va Trimble’s Woods

Bryant Pierce Nuptials Reported In Martinsburg Area

Announcement of the July 25 wedding of Kyle L. Bryant and Miss Pearl V. Pierce is noted. Bryant, a Galax native and farmer, marries in the Martinsburg region with Rev Cephas Fahnestock officiating at his home.

Kyle L. Bryant Marion Bryant County Pearl V. Pierce William H. Pierce Martinsburg W. Va Cephas Fahnestock Ryant Galax

Local Social Notes Highlight Trips and Gatherings

Miss Hilda Miller travels from Balti more to Harrisonburg to serve as guest in law and Ss Soclater and Mrs. Swank. Miss Helen Virginia Jones returns from Washington. Laura McGuire heads to Cape May for a visit. Thursday bridge club meets at 2 45 at Mrs. Frank Hack’s home. Mrs. Charles W. Trenary returns from Staunton to stay locally. Ladies' Aid yard party planned on church lawn tomorrow evening. Dr. R F Cline to Philadelphia for brother in law's death, to be in clinic tomorrow. Henrietta Fuller and Miss Wyndham with Mr Emmert to New York City for fall stock for Emmett stores in Martinsburg and Winchester. Mr and Mrs R A Schuller and son with relatives at Stephens City. Mrs R A Schuller stays on. Social Club of Market Street M E Church meets tonight at 8 to plan chicken salad supper and yard party on August 6.

Hilda Miller Baltimore Harrisonburg Ss Soclater Thursday Bridge Club Frank Hack Washington Street Henrietta Fuller City Margaret Wyndham Allen Emmert Martinsburg Maria New York City Emmett Winchester Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church

Rumsey Shade Bitten by Nonpoisonous Snake

Rumsey Shade of the Solenberg er farm near Cumbo in Berkeley County was bitten on the wrist by a green snake while in an apple tree. He sought medical care in Martinsburg from Dr. Clifford Steron and is not yet able to work. The snake was not captured and is believed to be nonpoisonous.

Star Martinsburg W. Va Rumsey Shade Charles S. Solenberger Cumbo Shade Clifford Steron Mr. Shade

Hoovers Return To Capital From Rapidan Camp

President and Mrs Hoover return to the White House after a three day four night rest at Rapidan camp in Virginia. It is the longest break since the Porto Rico trip in March and marks a brief pause in presidential duties.

Associated Press Washington Hoover White House Rapidan Camp Virginia Porto Rico

Industry Wheels At Paterson Are Locked By Strike

Fifteen thousand textile workers walked out in Paterson New Jersey, halting mill operations. Strikes organized by AFL affiliates including the American Silk Workers the United Textile Workers and the conference for progressive labor action were reported at four district headquarters. Officials said exact turnout could not be stated until attendance tabulations from meetings are finished. The demand centers on higher wages shorter hours and improved working conditions.

Associated Press Paterson N. J American Federation of Labor American Silk Workers United Textile Workers Conference For Progressive Labor Action

Nautilus Departs Plymouth for Norway in Pole Expedition

The submarine Nautilus sails from Plymouth to Bergen en route to the Arctic as Sir Hubert Wilkins aims to cross the north pole under the ice. Hundreds of Americans witness the departure as he passes the Mauretania with cheering passengers aboard other liners.

Associated Press Plymouth Eng Sir Hubert Wilkins North Pole Bergen Norway Arctic Sir Hubert New York

Ministers Enjoyable Meeting Brings Clergy Together at Front Royal

Ministers from Winchester city and county gathered at Randolph-Macon Academy Front Royal Virginia for a day of fellowship. They shared meals prayers and entertainment then joined in a twilight service led by Rev Dr S L Flickinger and Rev W M Brashears with meditation on Gods eight great days and a affirmed commitment to deeper understanding and common tasks.

Winchester Ministerial Association Randolph-Macon Academy Front Royal Virginia Charles L. Melton S. L. Flickinger Winchester Association West W. M. Brashears Flickinger H. E. Richardson Dr. Flickinger Mr. Richardson Mr. Alleman Winchester E. T. Clark Centenary Reformed Church Market Street Mr. Riggleman Church of the Brethren P R. Diehl Frederick Methodist Episcopal Church South Guy Morrow Kernstown Presbyterian Church Snyder Alleman Stephens City

Two Scout Troops Prepare For Camp This Saturday

Troop No. 5 and Troop No. 8 plan a two week camp from August 1 at 8 a.m. leaving Winchester. The mess hall is ready and canoes secured for the boys. Parents and friends are invited to visit on Sundays August 2 and 9.

Scout Troop No Troop No. 5 Winchester

Officer Fank Rewarded for Recovery of Stolen Sedan

Officer Francis Fank of the Winchester police department receives a $15 reward from Franklin Fire Insurance Company for the quick recovery of H. Hamman’s stolen Stutz sedan. He pursued thieves 20 miles to Front Royal, captured them in 19 minutes, and handed them to authorities. the act occurred June 28 and followed an 11.30 a.m. theft in Indian Alley.

H. Hamman Hamman Dollar Store Francis Fank Winchester Police Department Franklin Fire Insurance Company Philadelphia Occars Winchester J. W. Arthur Punk Insurance Company Indian Alley Funk Front Royal Sd Wce Jury Corporation Ourt

Parcel Post Expands Suitcases Cars and More Increases Demand

Jess C Harraman reports postal service expands mailable parcel post sizes and weights After a western tour mailers and postmasters believe more items will move by mail The June Virginia labor summary notes rising agricultural help demand and new highway work absorbing idle men.

Jess C. Harraman Division of Parcel Post Middle West Virginia United States

New Shooters Practice With Local Gun Club

Winchester Gun Club held its last regular practice shoot with fewer attendees though several newcomers scored well. Notables include Woods of Utontown Pa Amos Crawford R T Jones led singles Cuthbert and Anderson led doubles Scores: Singles Jones 47 50 Cuthbert 44 50 Anderson 22 25 Stickle 46 50 Woods 41 50 Creswell 22 25 Miss Whisson 1 25 H Taylor 41 50 Doubles Jones 21 24 Cuthbert 23 34 Anderson 25 26.

Winchester Woods Uniontown Amos Crawford R. T. Jones Cuthbert Anderson Jones Stickle C. Creswell Miss Whisson H. Taylor Cubert

Aerial Training School Makes Progress At Byrd Airport

Messrs. Rintoul and Gilder report strong progress at their new aviation school near Admiral Byrd Airport east of Winchester. Pupils include Charles O. Weaning of Lovettsville who will train twice weekly, with two more students expected, one from Martinsburg who trained last year at Shepherd Field.

Messrs. Rintoul and Gildersleeve Admiral Byrd Airport Winchester Charles O. Weaning Lovettsville Loudoun County Martinsburg Shepherd Field

Politeness to Women Not Always Respectful

A concise reflection notes that courteous behavior toward women does not guarantee genuine respect. It suggests that outward politeness can mask underlying attitudes and may fail to ensure fair treatment or esteem.

Berryville Chamber Meeting Agrees on Joint Effort

Berryville Virginia July 28 at a well attended meeting the Chamber of Commerce under President Capt F M Wray reorganized with 59 members and voted to invite public spirited women to join to boost joint efforts A committee was set to decide best way to mark the town roof as an aviator guide.

Berryville

Chicago grain closes with mixed gains amid weather weakness

Favorable plant growth weather in the Midwest and weaker New York securities push the Chicago Board of Trade lower overall. Wheat and corn show minor shifts while oats and rye post the largest fortnight gains as final figures set near day’s lows.

Mid-Western New York Securities Chicago Board of Trade

Community groups push for town cleanup and improvements

Dr. A. P. Osborne county health officer notes weeds and trash threaten property values. A committee including Dr. Frank Tappan E. P. Berlin and Ralph Pre Dorsey will work with Osborne to remove pests and improve town buildings. The effort aims to boost civic pride and position the town as a historic Virginia county seat.

A. P. Osborne Amoun Frank Tappan E. P. Berlin Ralph Osborne Virginia

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