Social Calendar for Winchester and Clarke County
Tuesday features Lions Club regular meeting lunch and several club gatherings at George Washington, Handley Library and local venues. Wednesday lists Kiwanis Rotary and Elks meetings plus choir practices and garden club events at multiple city locations. A Civic League session includes a talk on My Houseboat on the Kashmir.
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Lions Ub
George Washington
Winchester
Clarke County Garden Club
Edward Gay Butler
Play Gardens
Clarke County
Little Theatre
Handley Library
Modern Woodmen of America
North Loudoun Street
Kiwanis Club
George Washington Hotel
First Baptist Church
Winchester Lodge
Benevolent Order of Elks
Grace Lutheran Church
Rotary Club
Shawnee Garden Club
Allen Bond
Miss McCartney’s piano pupils stage Handley recital
Miss Kathleen McCartney guides her piano students through a Friday Handley Auditorium recital. Advanced pieces include a two piano William Tell fantasia by Mildred Jones and McCartney, and a Rigoletto quartet. Miss Eckley and Miss Grimm showcase notable ensembles in period costumes.
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Kathleen McCartney
Handley
Mildred Jones
Miss McCartney
Helen Avis Grimm
Hattile Eckley
Miss Eckley
Handley High School
Virginia Intermont College
Bristol
Spinning Wheel Chorus
Flying Dutchman
Wagner
Colleen Crowser
Martha
Flotow
Jane Cather
June Cline
Bizet
Arbella Richards
Donigetti
Randolph Grimm
Athens
Rubenstein
Ruth Brumback
Georgia Bywaters
Soldiers Chorus
Faust
Gounod
Mifflin Clowe
Sylvia
Libes
Betty Pierce
Brill Dance Honors Alois Brill At Glass Estate Camp
Mr and Mrs Hugh Brill hosted a Friday night dance in the dining hall on the Glass estate Middle road to honor their daughter Alois Brill. The hall boasted rose and peony decorations and was lighted with candies. Refreshments were served to guests including Misses Mary Scully Margaret Lowry Emily Rosenberger Margaret Byrd Jane Rosenberger Jiggs Myers Dorothy White Betty Shryock Duan Hugh Anne Douglas Steele and Audrey Lee Cammer and Messrs Holly Kendall William Huntsberry Paul Fries Noble Pierce Frank Pierce Charles McVicar Donald Clowe Elwood Mason Junior Shaffer William Baker William Bell Briscoe Snapp Edwin Harlowe Samuel McCarty and William Kern.
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Hugh Brill
Alois Brill
Camp House
Glass Estate
Middle Road
Mary Scully
Margaret Lowry
Emily Rosenberger
Margaret Byrd
Jane Rosenberger
Jiggs Myers
Dorothy , White
Betty Shryock
Duan Hugh
Anne Douglas Steele
Audrey Lee Cammer
Front Royal Messrs
Holly Kendall
William Huntsberry
Paul Fries
Noble Pierce
Frank Pierce
Charles McVicar
Donald Clowe
Elwood Mason
Junior Shaffer
William Baker
William Bell
Briscoe Snapp
Edwin Harlowe
Samuel McCarty
William Kern
Winchester Golfers Compete in Bi State Match
Members of the Winchester Golf Club traveled to Alexandria for a bi state match against Alexandria Purcellville and Martinsburg with Read Hayley Stone Goss Cooper Fay Yates and Fowle among the players. Alexandria won the event with Winchester second Martinsburg third and Purcellville fourth. A mixed foursome tournament is set for June 9 at Winchester Golf Club with partners drawn on June 8 and players urged to inform the club professional.
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Winchester Golf Club
Alexandria
Purcellville
Martinsburg
W. Va
Messrs
F. A. Read, Jr
J. P. Hayley
E. E. Stone
E. C. Goss
Clarke Cooper
L. R. Fay
J. Yates
P. H. Fowle
Winchester
Church Missionary Society To Meet Wednesday
The Adult Woman's Missionary Society of Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South will meet Wednesday evening in the Bible Class room after prayer. Mrs. W C Talbert chairs the program committee. Topic is The Missionary Society of the Methodist Church in Brazil. Miss Hurst will discuss Welfare Work and welfare reports are requested from officers.
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Church Missionary Society
Adult Woman’s Missionary Society of
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
W. C. Talbert
Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Brazil
Dr. Courtney B. Stickley Returns to Fairfield Alabama
Dr Courtney B Stickley returns to Fairfield Alabama after ten days with his parents at Stephens City He completed an internship at the Tennessee Coal and Iron Railroad Hospital in Fairfield and has been named resident physician for the coming year Only two physicians are selected from the intern group A
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Courtney B. Stickley
Alabama
Fairfield
Ala
P. B. Stickley
Stephens City
Stickley
Amnessee Coal and Iron Railroad Hospital
Miss Bosserman Receives Her Diploma at Ward Belmont
Grace Elizabeth Bosserman daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter H Bosserman of 323 Fairmont avenue received a physical education diploma from Ward Belmont School Nashville Tenn at graduation exercises on May 29 She was a popular student active in campus activities. Carlton M Collins ill longtime resident of Frederick county will seek hospital treatment in Washington after traveling there tomorrow He has managed the George Washington Hotel here in earlier years.
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Miss Bosserman
Grace Elizabeth Bosserman
Walter H. Bosserman
Fairmont Avenue
Ward-Belmont School
Nashville
Tenn
Bosserman
Ward- Belmont
Collins
Carlton M. Collins
W. S. Clark
Washington
Frederick County
George Washington
Turner Ashby Chapter To Meet Thursday
Gen Turner Ashby Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy will meet at Mrs H B McCormac home on Handley Boulevard at 1030 Thursday morning June 7 Officers for the year will be elected and a full attendance is desired Members are urged to note the change of date and hour of meeting
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Turner Ashby
United Daughters of the Confederacy
H. B. McCormac
Handley Boulevard
Civic League Year End Meeting at Mrs McCormac’s
The Civic League closes its year with a luncheon at one o clock hosted by Mrs H B McCormac. Mrs E C Parker will give the evening program on My Houseboat on the Kashmir in native dress. Committee members include Mrs H H Jennings and others.
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American Legion
George Washington Hotel
Civic League
H. 8. McCormac
E. ©. Parker
Kashmir
H. B. McCormac
Jennie May Manuel
H. H. Jennings
William Harty
Ralph Snapp
G. G. Snarr
E. C. Parker
District Nurse Association To Meet On Wednesday
The June meeting of the District Nurse Association will be held at their office near the Court House at 3 o clock Wednesday afternoon June 6. Members are expected to attend and visitors are invited.
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District Nurse Association
Court House
Miss Doris Crampton Weds Mr. Leckie Cox in Washington Cathedral
In Washington Cathedral on Saturday at 4 pm Miss Doris Crampton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Royston Crampton, married Mr. Leckie Cox son of Justice and Mrs. Joseph W. Cox. The ceremony by Rev. C. T. Warner featured a white satin gown with train, tulle veil, and gardenia bouquet. A reception followed at the bride’s parents’ home and the couple will reside at 1850 Monroe Street.
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Washington Cathedral
Doriston
Royston
A Leckie Cox
Justice
Joseph W. Cox
C. T. Warner
St. Alban's Church
Jean Crampton
Betty Parker
Royellen Champion
Carol McNeil Cox
Melville Cox
John B. Damond 3d
Gaithersburg
Robert H. Duff
H. R. Dame
James E. Weedon
Washington
Crampton
Monroe Street
Cox
Winchester
Mary Baldwin Seminary
Staunton
Eliza Tucker
Maude Lorraine Brubeck
Elms
Leon Vester Watson
Emmett B. McGukin
Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church
John L. Snively
Richmond
Watson
William C. Brubeck
Augusta County
John William Watson
Church groups plan meetings and garden club heads to Hagerstown show
Auxiliary No. 2 of Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church meets Mrs. Harry Butler at 315 West Clifford Street with assistant hosts Mrs. Stuart Green Mrs. Clay Manuel and Mrs. Lee Hollar. The Girls Guild of Centenary Reformed will gather at Mrs. Clara Haines 414 Highland Avenue tomorrow night. Winchester Clarke County Garden Club goes to the Hagerstown Golf Club flower show June 6 and 7 with Mrs. H B McCormac Mrs. W A Baker Mrs. Lewis Hyde and Mrs. Fred L. Glaize Sr attending. Major R T Barton and son Bobby visited Mrs. R T Barton Sr on Washington Street. Paul Rosenberger leaves for Hampden Sydney to receive a B S at commencement Wednesday.
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Harry Butler
Braddock Street
Methodis Episcopal Church
South
Harry W. Butler
West Clifford Street
Stuart Green
Clay Manuel
Lee Hollar
Girls’ Guild of
Centenary Reformed Church
Clara Haines
Highland Avenue
Winchester and
Clarke County
Major R. T. Barton
Bobby
Major Barton
R. T. Barton
Washington Street
Paul Rosenberger
Hampden-Sydney
Rosenberger
President May Act To Relieve Drought Section
A drought relief plan is outlined as famine looms in areas hit hard by dry weather. President Roosevelt negotiations with aides and anticipated congressional action seek rapid food and work relief, with estimates of 500 million to 1 billion dollars.
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Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Robinson
Emergency Relief Administration
Chicago Grain Market Prices
Closing quotations today show Chicago wheat futures July at 96 54, Sept at 97 55, Dec at 99 percent. Baltimore spot wheat quoted at 96 . The data are supplied daily to The Star via Winchester Milling Corporation through Sticker Sales Corp. dealers in cash grain and futures.
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Chicago
Baltimore
Star Py
Winchester Milling Corporation
Sticker Sales Corporation
Cash Grain
North
Washington Street
Hagerstown
Winchester Visitors Attend Saturday Races
Miss Mary Lyman and Mr Harry K Benham were among those from Winchester who attended the races on Saturday. References to wheat prices and deliveries noted, with Winchester deliveries at 5c and 3.25 per barrel.
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Mary Lyman
Harry K. Benham
Winchester
Trustee Sale Of Nick’s Restaurant Equipment At Premises
The trustee will sell Nick’s Restaurant equipment at public auction on the premises Thursday June 14. Handbills provide details. F. M. Brill, Trustee.
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F. M. Brill
Confederate Memorial Day and wedding fashion report
The piece notes Confederate Memorial Day on Wednesday the sixth of June and reflects on honoring southern figures at Stonewall Cemetery with blossoms. It also observes weddings as thrilling events and credits affordable, stylish outfits fueled by cotton trends.
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Jas
South
Stonewall Cemetery
Whitman candy and Cory perfumes at Rhodes Drug Co
For graduates a box of Whitman's candies at 1.50 with Cory perfumes or compacts also sold there among cosmetics. Rhodes Drug Company offers these sweet treats and fragrant gifts appealing to young girls.
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Whitman
Rhodes Drug Company
Cory
Peonies at Ridge Gardens and Sixth of June Cemetery
If you haven't seen the fluffy peonies at Ridge Gardens or the Northwestern Grade near town, take the family there. They are among the loveliest specimens, and consider a bouquet to Stone Wall Cemetery on the Sixth of June.
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Ridge Gardens
Stonewall Cemetery
Choosing Perm Brands at The Harper Method Shop
When shopping for permanents seek nationally known brands like Eugene and Realistic Croquinole. These pricier options, ranging from $3.50 to $7, offer superior service and guaranteed satisfaction at The Harper Method Shop.
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Eugene
Harper Method
Hats Define the Modern Style at Hodgson Shop
The Margaret L. Hodgson shop carries Knox Dobbs and Stetson hats in summer models for sport and formal wear. The collection emphasizes beauty in simplicity and conservativeness with distinctive, tasteful designs suitable for various occasions.
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Knox, Dobbs
Margaret L. Hodgson
Notable Wedding Ad Speaks of Personal Stationery Styles
The notice praises a bride and groom with a humorous line about nerves and calm. It highlights Winchesters Printers & Stationers as the source of wedding announcements, noting a price range from 13.50 to 50 per hundred and claiming each style is a standout.
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Winchester Printers & Stationers
Pingley and Carper Offer Blanket Rug Cleaning Service
Summer days bring a promotion for sending blankets and rugs to Pingley and Carper for cleaning and deodorizing before storage. The ad promises fresh looks and reasonable rates to make textiles look like new.
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Pingley
Carper
Smart swim suits and linen shoes headline summer fashion
Sun and sand appeal with vu swim suits priced from 1.95 to 3.95 offered at Timber Lake's. Huntsberry's stocks navy blue linen oxfords with white trim and brown and blue linen pumps for a chic summer look.
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Vu. F. Timberlake’s
Huntsberry’s
Oxford
Picture ready for outdoor gatherings at Jolliffe's Studio
A camera is indispensable this year for picnics beach parties and outdoor suppers in the cool evenings. Have snapshots developed at Jolliffe's Studio to capture all the festive events.
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Jolliffe
Joseph L. Bush Dies at 68 in Loudoun Farm Community
Joseph L. Bush 68 prominent Lovettsville farmer died at home after several weeks of illness. He was born February 13, 1867 in Clarke county and survived by widow Carrie Neikirk, two sons Walter H. and Clarence L. Bush, two daughters Mrs. George Rauscher and Mrs. August Graber, three brothers and two sisters. Funeral from his home tomorrow at 1 pm conducted by Rev. Gill with interment Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers listed.
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Joseph L. Bush
Lovettsville
Loundoun County
Charles and
Eliza Hensell Bush
Clarke County
Bush
Carrie Neikirk
Frederick County
Walter H
Clarence L. Bush
Winchester
George Rauscher
Philadelphia
August Graber
Washington
John E. Bush
Daniel J. Bush
Charles Town
W. Va
Ammie Bush
Kabletown
William Tharp
Brucetown
This County
Matthew Ebersole
Mount Olivet Methodist Episcopal Church
Emeralds: The World’s Most Expensive Stone
The emerald, when large and dark, remains the most costly precious stone though a flawless specimen has never been found.
Musk From Musk Deer
Musk is obtained from the wild musk deer a tiny animal native to limited regions of China and valued for its gland.
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China
Gardening War on Tent Caterpillars
Central Preas Garden Expert urges immediate action against tent caterpillars as numbers rise across the country. Advice includes spraying with arsenate of lead or dusts containing arsenate of lead and hydrated lime, crushing caterpillars in tents, and burning nests at night or on cold days to limit damage to trees.
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Trea
Wife Preservers Wash the Floor Mop Occasion Ally
A fragment notes washing a floor mop with mild soap and soda rinse. It advises rinsing in clear water and allowing to dry thoroughly before use. The text appears as an old style household tip with unspecified origin.
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Verdi
Hattie Eckley
DR. Scholl
Huntsberry
Mrs. Brill
Doris Crampton
Leckie Cox
Washington Herald-Times
H. B. Chapman
Shenandoah Caverns
Mt. Jackson
Roy C. Richards
Jane Ellen Berry
Harrisonburg
Herbert Ward Wyant
Brooks’ Pharmacy
Camp Beckford
E. B. Whelan
Edinburg
Music Lovers’ Club
R. E. Griffith
Rachael Jennings
Paul Jernings
J. D. Glover
South Stewart Street
Robert Charles
William Charles
Lewis H. Hyde
Lewis Hyde
Boscawen Street
St. Louis
Mr. Hyde
R. C. Green
Horace Browne
Fort Humphrey
Browne
Mary Rogers
Front Royal
Emma Turner
West Cork Street
Mildred Clark
Betty
Albemarle, N. C
P. W. Smith
Emma
Georgia Wierman
Washington, D. C
Richard Baldwin
College of Engineering
University of Maryland
Mr. Baldwin
William W. Baldwin
Ollie Ritter
Middletown
W. L. Dudley
Cameron Street
KRUST
Brown
Cochran
Lovett’s
N. Loudoun St
Hodgson & Brown
Bulova
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Loudoun
Dean Halliday
Central
the Commercial & Savings Bank Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Loudoun St
South America
Jack Buck
Freeman
Lovett Brothers
N. Main Street
R. M. Swimley
Geo. Washinton
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