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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1936

Page

3

Mr. Riley’s Orchestra to Fill Engagements at Old Point

Robert Riley and several orchestra members leave for a month at Old Point Comfort Virginia. Local engagements continue under John Miller with Henry Seal assisting. The arrangement supports after August 5 through Miller or Miss Virginia Seal.

Riley Robert Riley Old Point Comfort John Miller Henry Seal Old Point Miller Virginia Seal Warren County

Social calendar for Powell's Fort and Winchester area events

Sunday annual reunion at Elizabeth Furnace in Powell's Fort all day. Tuesday afternoon picnic at Elizabeth Furnace by Middleto and Stephens City Home Demonstration Clubs at 12 30 p m. Regular Lions Club meeting and luncheon at George Washington Hotel. Night dance by the Crusaders at Jordan Springs 8 00 p m. Winchester Camp No 15 510 Modern Woodmen of America at 136 North Loudoun Street.

Middleto Stephens City Elizabeth Furnace Lions Club George Washington Hotel The Crusaders Jordan Springs Winchester Camp Modern Woodmen of America North Loudoun Street

Diplomats Spend Summer in Blue Ridge Area Near Washington

A group of diplomats and their families occupy summer residences in Clarke and Loudoun counties near Bluemont and Bluemont Station. Chilean Ambassador Senor Manuel Trucco and three daughters arrive August 5, joining other envoys from Italy Brazil Sweden Netherlands and officials like Senator Sol Bloom.

Blue Ridge Blue Ridge Mountain Clarke County Loudoun Chile Manuel Trucco Antonio Sholler Hils Italy Signor Augusto Rosso Oswaldo Aranha Legation Mme. Wennerberg van Breugel Douglas Sol Bloom Cbmdr Paul Signor Rosso Blue Ridge Mountains Shenandoah River

Edward Williams To Entertain Saturday Afternoon

Edward McCormick Williams of Berryville invites guests to a social gathering this Saturday from five to seven in the afternoon to meet Miss Lloyd Williams. A number of the town's younger set are expected to attend.

Edward Williams Edward McCormick Williams Berryville Lloyd Williams

Harriet Pearson to Sing at Grace Lutheran Bible Class

Miss Harriet Pearson will be guest soloist at the Grace Lutheran Church Men’s Bible Class meeting at 9 45 Sunday morning. The Rev C Worthington Lowe will teach the lesson. An invitation is extended to all men not affiliated to attend this growing class.

Harriet Pearson Grace Lutheran Church C. Worthington Lowe

Fredericktown Garden Club Meets at Mrs Legge Home

Mrs Winthrow R Legge will entertain the Old Fredericktown Garden Club at its next meeting on Thursday afternoon August 6 at 3 30 o clock at her Courtfield avenue home. Mrs Legge replaces Mrs Allen Bond as host. The program features Earliest Spring Blossoms by Mrs H S Pifer and Color Combinations in Flowers by Mrs Homer Layman.

W. R. Legge Old Fredericktown Club Winthrow R. Legge Old Fredericktown Garden Club Courtfield Avenue

Quiet Brucetown Wedding Unites Frances Grant and Randolph Stire

Miss Frances Lee Grant wed Randolph Stire at the Methodist parsonage in Brucetown. The ceremony was officiated by Thomas Morgan. witnesses were Mrs. Hugh R. Stipe and Mrs. Morgan. The couple, from prominent Frederick County families, plans housekeeping on Shawnee Avenue.

Frances Lee Grant Randolph Stipe Brucetown Randolph Stire Thomas Morgan Cardinal Carro E. W. Grant Clearbrook Fort Loudoun Handley High School Stipe Hugh R. Stine Stire Randolph- Macon Academy Front Royal Hugh R. Stipe Frederick County E. Earl Shade Mrs. Stipe Shawnee Avenue

Miss Bernadette Sullivan Tendered a Supper at Southern Inn

A private dinner for Miss Bernadette Sullivan was held Thursday at the Southern Inn with hostesses Mrs Margaret Sirbaugh and Miss Mildred Sirbaugh. Seventeen guests attended including Miss Jessie Hillyard who sang an original song and gifted flowers on demand.

Bernadette Sullivan Southern Inn Margaret Sirbaugh Mildred Sirbaugh Jessie Hillyard Miss Sullivan Miss Hillyard Bernadette Katherine Mary Peg Sullivan Louise Virginia Butsler Georgia Foreman Bessie Manuel Phylis Whitmore Lydia Whitmore Alice Taylor Middie Sargent Robert Grove John Marchi Front Royal Dorothy Shumate Washington, D. C

Radio Highlights Schedule Summary

Radio listings across WEAF WABC WOR WJZ and more detail 5 00 to 11 30 with programs from Berlin anchorage to Hollywood Hotel and music specials including orchestras operatic and comedic acts plus news and drama segments.

WEAF Berlin Bill Slater WABC Bobby Benson WJZ WOR Lowell Thomas Amos N’ Andy Virginia Verrill Norvo Orchestra William Hard Tom Howard George Shelton McDonald Peg la Centra Lum Abner Bourdon Jessica Dragonette Irene Rich Twin City Fours Joel McCrea Court of Human Relations Marion Talley Lewisburg Bryan Field Great Lakes Symphony Orchestra Frank Black Cleveland Jesse Crawford WAC Johnson Orchestra

Wright Engagement Placed Between Hagerstown Families

Miss Helen Elizabeth Wright, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred C. Wright of Hagerstown, announces engagement to Charles E. Lewis of No. 13 North Potomac Street. Lewis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Lewis, graduated from Hagerstown High School and the University of Maryland and works with the Western Maryland Railway. The wedding is planned for fall.

Robert Winm III Northern Virginia Florence Winmill Bassford Bronxville N. Y James F. Phelps Vernon A. Phelps Buzzards Bay Mass Bassford F. W. Bassford Robert Winmill Millweck Long Island Warrenton Ashley Hall Charleston D. C Eversholme School Florence Italy Tennnis Club Phelps William A. White & Sons New York Roger Williams Tis Alexander Spokiswood Virginia Robert E. Lee Elizabeth Dulin Mook Mary Elizabeth Dulin Woodstock Herbert Arthur Mook Saegerstown John Henry Dulin Miss Dulin M. L. Walton College of William and Mary Kappa Kappa Gamma Meadville Grant Mook Alleghany College University of Pennsylvania Law School Crawford County Phi Beta Kappa Phi Kappa Psi Phi Delta Phi Fred. C. Wright Potomac Avenue Hagerstown Helen Elizabeth Wright Charles E. Lewis Samuel Lewis North Potomac Street Miss Wright Westtown Preparatory School Philadelphia Hood College Frederick Frederick County Elvira Virginia Miller Lewis Hagerstown High School University of Maryland Western Maryland Railway

Visitors of Mrs Rosa Butler Gathered Guests in Hedgesville

Recent guests of Mrs Rosa Butler included J H Brannon and family Elvie Hedge Lynn Merland of Hedgesville W Va Blanche Sike and Claude Royston of Charles Town W Va Albert and Noell Unger Lola Rudolph and Claude Dix. Delicous refreshments were served.

Rosa Butler J. H. Brannon Elvie Hedge Lynn Merland Hedgesville W. Va Blanche Sike Claude 8. Royston Charles Town Albert and Noell Unger Lola Rudolph Claude Dix

Berryhill Baby Born in Gore at Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs W R Berryhill of Gore welcome a son born last night at Memorial Hospital. The child will be named James Baxter Berryhill honoring his maternal grandfather, Grace Evelyn White is the mother’s former name, and J B White of Gore is her father. Mr Berryhill farms in Gore.

Lynn Brugh Grey Gables Inn Carrie Hunter John Campbell Thornhill Manor E. C. Stuart Joseph Wright Frank Hack Harry Russell John M. Steck Nancy Lee Cobb Richard E. Byrd Philip Fowle James Rear W. R. Berryhill Gore County Memorial Hospital James Baxter Berryhill Berryhill Grace Evelyn White J. B. White

Master Cochran Undergoes Tonsil and Adenoid Operation

Four year old Douglas Cochran son of Mr and Mrs J Clayton Cochran of 524 North Braddock Street underwent removal of tonsils and adenoids yesterday. He is somewhat improved at home. Also noted are health updates on several local residents and two traveling visits.

Douglas Cochran J. Clayton Cochran North Braddock Street

Social notes from Staunton area and Virginia trips

Mrs E M Pendleton of Norfolk visits niece Mrs W Nelson Page. William Van Meter in Washington, D C. Miss Mary K Denny sails to Lynchburg to visit college roommate Miss Dorothy Robertson. Rev Dr and Mrs S L Flickinger travel to Reinholds PA for weekend. William Haines recovering from a stroke at home on Richard Avenue. Elmer Brown and others from Washington DC travel to Dave's Beach MD for fishing. Edward Scott and others journey to Royal Orchard near Afton for weekend at Frederic W Scott Jr's summer home. J W Newcome deputy sheriff visits Staunton. L B Williams recovering at home in Nain. Mrs Spencer L Carter and others of Clarke county host at dinner and cards. Mrs Alvin Shade returns from Chambersburg PA after visiting friends.

Elmer Brown Harry Richard Brown Washington, D. C Louise Foreman Winchester Dave’s Beach Edward Scott Warren Nancy Wortham Susan Carter Allen Gwathmey Royal Orchard Afton Frederic W. Scott, Jr

Mixed Quartette At Golden Rule Sunday Program

The Golden Rule Bible Class Braddock Street M E B Church presents a mixed quartette from the church main choir. Members listed are Mrs Helen Boyer Miss Laura Meliwee Louis Renner and Henry Keller. D B Haines will address the class. Service begins at 9 45 o clock.

Golden Rule Bible Braddock Street M. EB Church, South Helen Boyer Laura Meliwee Louis Renner Henry Keller D. B. Haines

Governing the sale and transport of rabbits

Regulation permits trapping rabbits to be bought sold and transported within Virginia during the open season. Shipments must have sender name and address, count, and a trap-taken certificate signed by the shipper. Effective August 1 1936 by the Commission of Game and Island Fisheries Chairman Carl H Nolting Richmond VA.

Commission of Game and Island Fisheries Carl H. Nolting Richmond

Regulation Sets Squirrel Hunting Seasons by County

The order lists open seasons for hunting squirrels in multiple counties. Counties include Accomac Northampton Allerhany Bath Highland Culpeper Clarke Frederick Rockbridge Goochland King William Prince George Warwick York Appomattox Caroline Henrico Isle of Wight Nansemond Norfolk Princess Anne and others with varied September and November 15 to January dates. The regulation will become Game and Inland Fisheries.

Accomac Northampton Allerhany Bath and Highland Culpeper Clarke Frederick Rockbridge Goochland King William Prince George Warwick York Appomattox Caroline Henrico Ise of

Regulation fixes open season for hunting raccoons

Augusta opens November 15 to January 31 for raccoon hunting with regional dates. Bland, Frederick and Giles run November 1 to January 31. Bath Botetourt Rockbridge and Scott have November 1 to December. A two year closed season applies in areas of George Washington National Forest including Augusta Bath Frederick Highland Page Rockbridge Rockingham Shenandoah and Warren. Carl H Nolting, Chairman.

Augusta Bland Frederick Giles Bath Botetourt Rockbridge Scott George Washington National Forest Highland Page Rockingham Shenandoah Warren Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries Carl H. Nolting Richmond

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bly Powell's Far Valley Ely Susie Elbon Frank Miller Susie Mila Douglas Bly Miss Hunter H. McGuire Mary Stuart McGuire Hunter H. McGuire, Jr Lockett Bemiss McGuire Mattapoisett Baltimore Roy Kern Rouss Park Mary Miller Jane Over Mary Ellen Shaw Jean Olinger Alice Ann Amos Betty van Lear Frances Pappas Jean Fahrney Cullen Swisher Margaret Marple Luia Marple Virginia Keffer Jane Lanahan Virginia Lanahan Edna Siebert Ethel van Lear Dorothy Brown Virginia Brown Dorothy Miller Betsy Price Fred Gore Ada Eula Lamp Margaret Kump Donald R. Roberts Herman Guy Kump West Virginia Powell's Fort Mary Pets Warren Wangherty Thomas Hardesty Mary Sartelle Loring Moore Philip Wiliams Philip Williams Frederick, Clarke, Warren, Shenandoah Winchester Corporation Court State Bar Association South Carolina Boston American Bar Association Shenandoah County Miss Kilpatrick Elizabeth Denny Joseph Denny White Post Shrine Mont Orkney Springs Meade Memorial Church Julia Kilpatrick Miss Denny Jean Levi Alice Carey Kitty Polhamus Annie Laurie Parker Anne Neville Barnett Betty Robertson Charlotte Shearer Boyce Polly Green Mary Denny Craig Burks Beverley Whiting Billy Barnett Lloyd Parker Dalton Carpenter Maurice Wisecarver Marion Ware Thomas Iden Joe Harris Douglas Polhamus Philip Brubacker Millwood Bob Donald Simpson Rockland Joseph Harry Denny L. D. Arnold Texas Lester D. Arnold Arnold Richard Woodson Waco Dallas Logan R. Fay Near Stephenson Wayside Inn Middletown Walter Talbot Clara Mollie Wood Mann Page Carter Shirley Carter Tavenner's N. Loudoun St Brooks’ Pharmacy Mrs. Rosa Butler Stuart Fawcett South Cameron Street R. E. Byrd H. H. McGuire Newton Vaughan Rosemont H. F. Byrd Skyland A. W. Tucker State Highway Department Harrisonburg N. Loudouist E. M. Pendleton Norfolk Mrs. W. Nelson Page William van Meter Mary K. Denny Lynchburg Dorothy Robertson S. L. Flickinger Reinholds, Pa William Haines Richard Avenue J. W. Newcome Depuuty Staunton L. B. Williams Nain Spencer L. Carter Hugh F. Nelson Ford Holt Henry B Gilpin Alvin Shade North Street Chambersburg, Pa Beas Golden Rules America Shenandoah Valley National Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Huntsberry the Commercial & Savings Bank Member Haldeman’s Creamery Kay Francis Florence Nightingale Capitol Colonial Beauty Shoppe Oppo Geo Washington Hotel Nina V Wolford Underwood Big Joe Winchester’s Bakery Permanents Beauty Service Nina V. Wolford Lorain R. M. Swimley East of Geo. Washington Hotel
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