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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1935

Page

3

Social calendar items for Winchester and area events

A list of weekly gatherings and special events across Winchester and nearby towns, including choir practices at United Brethren and Grace Lutheran, Elks and Rotary meetings, W C T U sessions, garden and athletic group meetings, American Legion luncheons, ministerial association picnic, Lamps M E Sunday School picnic, Lions Kiwanis luncheons, and a Dudra descendants reunion at Mt Tabor Park.

United Brethren Young People’s Winchester Lodge Benevolent Order of Elks Grace Lutheran Church George Philip Dudra Mt. Tabor Park Rocky Ridge

Elks Attend Bahiman Rites in Baltimore Md

Elks from the local club traveled to Baltimore to attend the funeral of Frank Bahiman, former club steward. Attendees included Edwin T. Snider, Mort Hawkins, David M. Reardon, Emory Keyser, William Harlee, Roscoe Funk, W. A. Collins, and Ss. C. Curl. The piece also notes visits by Dr and Mrs Charles Noyes Tyndell and by Commander R O Davis and Mrs Davis with Admiral Nulton and Mrs Nulton.

Elks’ Club Baltimore Frank Bahiman C. A. Bahiman Messrs Edwin T. Snider Mort Hawkins David M. Reardon Emory Keyser William Harlee Roscoe Funk W. A. Collins Ss. C. Curl

Winchester Wedding Licenses Trend July Higher Than June

June saw 21 couples obtain licenses at the Corporation Court clerk office while July reports 23 licenses with one more expected to reach 24. An old time bathing beauty contest and diving exhibitions are set for August 10 at the Winchester Golf Club pool with a 4 30 PM start and a supper to follow. Reservations contact Mrs George H Smith Jr by telephone 178 J. Mr and Mrs Schmidt depart for a Lake Culver cottage taking guests from South Washington Street Maplewood New Jersey and Philadelphia incl Arthur Mayse Walter Bosserman Wendell Goode Oliver Anderson.

Winchester Corporation Court Clerk Golf Club Winchester Golf Club George H. Smith, Jr Schmidt Lake Culver Harry A. Schmidt South Washington Street New Jersey Walter H. Bosserman Wendell B. Goode Arthur Mayse Maplewood N. J Oliver Anderson Philadelphia

Mrs. Catherine Orndorff A Noted Farm Leader

Mrs. Catherine Virginia Orndorff of the Hayfield area in Frederick County visited the city to oversee farm and orchard matters. She is regarded as one of the largest and most successful women farmers and fruit growers in her region, with friends attributing her success to careful economy and intelligent management.

Orndorff Catherine Virginia Orndorff Hayfield Frederick County

Kiwanis Picnic At Jordan Springs This Evening

Kiwanis International trustee Ed Hill and five Capital Kiwanians will attend the annual Kiwanis Club picnic at Jordan Springs from four to seven o clock. Local Kiwanians from Hagerstown Frederick and Martinsburg will join. Games include baseball and horse shoe pitching. Mr and Mrs Philip Kramer and their party visited Harrisonburg Virginia last Sunday to see their son and daughter in law Albert and Mildred Kramer who reside there. Mr Kramer is a government title attorney.

Charles Noyes Tyndell Niagara Falls N. Y Peyton J. Marshall South Stewart Street Washington Ryland Washington Kiwanis Jordan Springs Kiwanis Club Ed Hill Kiwanis International Washington, D. C Hagerstown Frederick Kramer Harrisonburg Philip Kramer Mildred Kramer M. Novick M. Levine

Clarke couple welcomed newborn son in Moorefield

Mr and Mrs Clarke of Moorefield West Virginia celebrate the birth of a son on July 26 at Memorial Hospital. Mr Clarke serves as principal of Moorefield High School.

Wilmer Renner Harry Renner Middletown Memorial Hospital Clarke Presley Clarke Moorefield W. Va Moorefield High School R. P. Keezell Rennie Keezell Keezletown Rockingham County

Entertaining Guests From Near and Far

Mrs. J. B. Beverley Jr hosted a West Clifford street buffet for family connections in honor of Mrs. Jerome Booker of St Louis and Mrs. Gray Stork of Philadelphia, cousins of Mrs. Joseph Wright. Guests included Mrs. Frank Aitenhouse of Leesburg and many Beverley, Meade, Hyde, Massie, Griffith and Wright women from Clarke and Berryville areas.

J. B. Beverley, Jr West Clifford Street Jerome Booker St. Louis Gray Stork Philadelphia Joseph Wright Booker Cora Gray Wright Stork Granville Meade Leesburg Frank Aitenhouse John B. Neill Rose MacDonald Berryville William Beverley Gray Beverley Clarke County Rebecca Frances Beverley Lewis H. Hyde Joseph A. Massie Philip Williams R. E. Griffith Meade

Social News From Winchester Area Teeming With Visits

Mrs. Fred L. Glaize Jr hosts a Friday tea at Winchester Golf Club for Miss Virginia Hunter Boyd as her wedding nears on Saturday. Numerous locals, visits, and hospital news fill the week with guests from Linden Indiana to New York City and Washington.

Fred L. Glaize, Jr Miss Boyd Winchester Golf Club Virginia Hunter Boyd

Reduction of 15 Per Cent In Wheat Acreage

The AAA announces a 15 percent wheat acreage cut for 1936 for farmers signing contracts to adjust production. Chester C. Davis says if the Supreme Court voids the AAA, the government will pay for compliance. The four year contract 1936 39 aims to protect farmers and government with possible early termination and withdrawal after two years.

Washington AAA Chester C. Davis Supreme Court Davis Secretary of Agriculture

Third man sought in King abduction case in Maryland

Baltimore July 31 agents search for a third man in the kidnapping of Benjamin H. King a 60 year old Arlington cemetery employee chained two suspects Warner W Wood and George Hewitt hold $25000 bonds each for August 8 hearing King allegedly drained of 3000 by a man posing as a federal tax official during a film flam scheme Hewitt and Wood allegedly drove King to Maryland to force a bank withdrawal and King who served 16 years for murder saved about 40000 during 35 years at Arlington National Cemetery

Baltimore Benjamin H. King Department of Justice King Warner W. Wood George Hewitt Hewitt Roslyn Arlington National Cemetery Virginia Chestertown Maryand Wood Maryland Upper Marlboro Arlington

Edge Sees Improving Climate for Republicans Abroad

Former ambassador to France Walter E. Edge said the political situation looks increasingly favorable for the Republican party while on the Normandie for a six week European vacation. He plans to return to Washington for the winter to join the political fight. Also notes on a tonsil operation for Miss Mary Elizabeth Miller and two local bridge club gatherings with details of hosts and times.

New York Pi Walter E. Edge France

Cleveland Man Fatally Mutilated in Multi-State Case

Dr. Walter J. Bauer of Cleveland was slain in Chicago with his wife Mrs. Bauer under police guard in Kirksville and a manhunt stretched across Illinois Michigan and Missouri. Detectives hunted a jealous suitor described as driving a green Missouri license sedan and sought a missing hotel guest connected to the case.

Laughlin Hospital Kirksville Bauer Illinois Michigan Missouri Otto Erlanson Chicago Dr. Bauer Walter Winchell New York

Missing guest led to tragedy in Chicago

Mrs. Louise Bauer of Kirksville learned of the mutilation and death of her husband Dr. Walter J. Bauer in Chicago after a guest named Jedele described as the nicest man would be missed. The hotel guest registered Sunday and left for dinner earlier in the day.

Bauer Jedele Kirksville Louise Bauer Laughlin Hospital Walter J. Bauer Chicago

Men Leave City Rather Than Be Guests Of State

Melvin Pittman of Kenly North Carolina and Wyatt Pendleton of Dillwyn Virginia chose to exit Winchester rather than serve on state roads. They had been jailed for soliciting alms and found with money on them. The judge awaited fingerprint reports from the Department of Justice before disposing the case. Pittman had prior records including trespass 30 days and shoplifting 99 days on the roads. Pendleton served 11 years after a second degree murder in 1929. A separate case involved Kenneth W. MacDonald of Wycoff New Jersey fined 10.25 for drunkenness. Dr and Mrs R F Cline and Betty June left for a ten day trip to Abingdon Virginia then western North Carolina resorts with Dr Cline and his brother.

Winchester Melvin Pittman Kenly N. C Wyatt Pendleton Dillwyn Department of Justice Pittman Wayne W. Va Petersburg Washington, D. C Pendleton Kenneth W. MacDonald Wycoff, N. J R. F. Cline Betty June Abingdon

Girls' Athletic Club Monthly Meeting Reminder

The Girls' Athletic Association calls a regular monthly business meeting tomorrow at 7 30 p m in the club rooms. All members are urged to attend as activities for the month will be planned.

Girls’ Athletic Association West Piccadilly Robert Y. Conrad Post American Legion George Washington Hotel Winchester Frederick County Ministerial Association Randolphia Academy Girls’ Athletic Club

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Neila Mrs. Drop Bridge Carl Drop Faber Minna Neiman S. C. Williams Charles McIntosh Ann Moore Frank V. Tilford Blackburn Smith E. L. Tessier A. P. Osborn Pearce Rhorer W. Chapin Huntington Wilmer Rennerlil Mr. Doll Harry Lee Doll Rebecca Doll Misses Jones Washington Inn Doll Old Christ Episcopal Church Alexandria Morton Friends’ Meeting House Washington and Piccadilly Streets Rotary Club Opequon Stephens City Methodist Church Shawnee Garden Club W. R. Legge Courtfield Avenue Lamps M. E Lions Club Elks Baltimore, Md Mrs. Tyndell R. O. Davis Admiral Nulton United States Navy Office of Naval Operations Navy Department Huntsberry America Brooks’ Pharmacy Frank Gearing Mother Indiana Betty Jane Linden Ind Gearing M. J. Wright M Iss Evelyn Wright Harry W. Dunn Mrs. Gearing Mrs. Earl Baker Trip Earl Baker Chincoteague Island Chesapeake Bay Virgie Nelson J. E.nelson Dena Spaid Gore United Brethren Young People’s Choir Lillian Fries Eldridge Lemley Stephens City Richmond Nellie Huber Jane Edwards Violette Blue Ridge View W. H. Huber Robert Burwell Annapolis, Md Mary Byrd Robert M. Ward Carrie Hunter Gray Gables Orkney Springs Miss Cary Barton Kernstown Lewis N. Barton Miss Christian Douglas Haines Capon Bridge Katherine Clinance New York City Henry T. Oxnard Upperville Harry K. Russell R. E. Byrd Edge Mary Elizabeth Miller Joseph P. Miller North Braddock Street Lewis Hyde West Boscawen Street Cleveland Frank Walsh Auril Castra Ann Arbor Castra Mich University of Michigan Norman Jedele Winchell Shenandoah Valley National Bank Federal Reserve System Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation N. Braddock Street Mrs Pauline Smalts Spring the Commercial & Savings Bank Bath Tishu Soft RGA ASCO Victor Acme Lovett’s N. Loudoun St Geo. W. Kurtz Loudoun St Kraft’s Lovett Brothers Selby Blonde Switzerland Lorain R. M. Swimley
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