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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1936

Page

3

Land of the Windmills Dutch Ballet Learns Youth Talent

The program features The Land of The Windmills a Dutch ballet led by younger children with Miss Frances Bozel as soloist. Ve netian Nights stars Alison Cooper Shirley Williams Ann Williams and Betty Pierce as soloists. Tip-Taps led by Alta M Ayers and Douglas Allen with a younger tap class. An advanced class performs Amaz ons and other modern numbers. The show starts at eight o'clock.

Frances Bozel Alison Cooper Shirley Williams Ann Williams Betty Pierce Alta M. Ayers Douglas Allen

Doctors at Washington and Lee finals in Lexington

Dr Randolph T Shields and son Dr R T Shields Jr attend finals at Washington and Lee University in Lexington before joining Mrs Shields in Winchester. Dr Shields Jr recently earned a Harvard medical degree and will intern at Pennsylvania University Hospital after staying two weeks in June. The Shields, returning from mission work in China, may not decide when to resume China duties. Mrs Shields, sister of Miss Frances Page, is due tomorrow from Boston to stay with Miss Sophie Baker and Miss Frances Page on West Cork Street.

Randolph T. Shields R. T. Shields, Jr Lexington Washington and Lee University Winchester Shields Boston Mass Sophie Baker Frances Page West Cork Street Shields, Jr Harvard University

Miss Ruth Trimble Honored At William And Mary

Miss Ruth Trimble earns freshman honor at William and Mary College in Williamsburg and is named manager of the girls basketball team for the coming year. She travels from Norfolk on the Washington boat, joined by Frances Preffitt Elva Miller and Frances Trimble for the arrival.

Frances Preffitt Elva Miller Frances Trimble Washington, D. C Ruth Trimble Norfolk and Washington William and Mary College Williamsburg Miss Trimble Physical Education Department

Social calendar highlights Handley events this week

Mon evening annual junior senior dance at Handley High School. Tue12:30 Lions Club luncheon at George Washington Hotel. Tue evening senior class final banquet and dance. Wed12:45 Kiwanis luncheon at George Washington Hotel. Wed2:00 Stephenson Social Club at Mrs Rowe's home. Afternoon class day program for seniors. 8:00 bonfire by Handley senior class at stadium. 6:45 Young People's Choir practice United Brethren Church. 8:00 Winchester Lodge 867 meeting at Ellis home. 8:15 Grace Lutheran adult choir practice. Thu1:00 Rotary Club luncheon at George Washington Hotel. 8:00 final graduation exercises Handley Auditorium with Rev Charles J Smith. Fri1:00 American Legion Robert Y Conrad Post No 21 meeting.

Lions Club George Wash Hotelington Handley High School Kiwanis Club George Washington Hotel Stephenson Social Club Gertrude Rowe Handley Stadium United Brethren Church Winchester Lodge Ellis Piccadilly and Braddock Grace Lutheran Church Rotary Club Handley Auditorium Charles J. Smith

Pulitzer Prize Plays Discussed By Winchester Women

Winchester AAUW branch presided by Mrs. E T Clark discussed the latest Pulitzer prizes. Reviewers covered Robert Sherwood’s Idiot’s Delight and H L Davis Honey in the Horn, noting pacifist themes and historic Oregon homesteading. Tea followed. out of town guests attended. Ewing Studio Recital Friday Night showcases Winchester children in a varied program.

Winchester American Association of University Women Ian Crawford MacCallum Robert Underwood E. T. Clark Maxwell Anderson Robert Antrim Alfred Lunt Lynne Fontanne Mr. Sherwood Switzerland Irana Paris W. S. Hough H. L. Davis Oregon Ewing Ewing Studio

Radio Highlights and Evening Programs List

A schedule of radio programming across WEAF WOR WABC and WJZ detailing shows from 5:00 pm to 11:30 pm including Flying Time Junior G Men Amos and Andy The Thin Man Play and various concerts orchestras and musical acts with news and convention previews among the offerings. The lineup features notable performers such as Lowell Thomas William Powell Myrna Loy and Kay Kyser style acts alongside political coverage and live performances at designated times.

WEAF WOR WABC Press Radio WJZ Lowell Thomas Amos ‘N’ Andy Charioteers Hamme Rstein Margaret Speaks Gypsies Howard Price Romany Singers William Powell Myrna Loy Eastman Orchestra Maupe Muller Opal Craven Gov. Landon Kansas Univ Lawrence Kans Vallee

Culbertson Master Teacher Offers Bridge Lessons

Mrs Fred Fletcher of Greens Castle Pa a Culbertson bridge teacher and early pupil arranges six weeks of lessons in Winchester The sessions run Tuesday 245 PM and 745 PM Wednesday 1030 AM and 745 PM at Thornhill Manor 407 South Washington telephone 397 Also announced the marriage of Miss Sydney McCarty to Mr Robert Manor, wedding in Hagerstown Md May 1, with plans to reside in Martinsburg W Va.

Fred Fletcher Greencastle Culbertson Winchester Fletcher New York Thornhill Manor South Washington Street Sydney McCarty James McCarty Gerrardstown W. Va Robert Manor Martinsburg Hagerstown Manor

Wedding at First Baptist Church Parsonage

Rev E T Clark officiated Saturday for the marriage of Miss Elsie Shanholtz and Mr Hunter McFarland both of Frederick county The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs William H Shanholtz and the groom a railroader is son of Mr and Mrs Charles I McFarland

BE. T. Clark First Baptist Church Elsie Shanholtz Hunter McFarland Frederick County William H. Shanholtz Charles I, McFarland

Pennsylvania Couple Married Here

Miss Bernice Romaine Yingst daughter of Mr and Mrs William Yingst Gardners Pa and Mr Lloyd Clermont Hart son of Mr and Mrs William Hart Idaville Pa were married recently by Rev Snyder Alleman pastor of the Lutheran Church in Stephens City Miss Mary Byrd Miss Evelyn Byrd Shipley and Mrs William Byrd of Baltimore who were here for Miss Westwood Beverley Byrd's wedding to Mr Harry R Kern Jr were guests of Mrs Robert M Ward of South Washington Street

Charles E. Ridgeway Ridgeway West Virginia Eloise Caldwell Harry E. Ridgeway Frances Harris Miss Caldwell Marshall Kline Bernice Romaine Yingst William Yingst Gardners, Pa Lloyd Clermont Hart William Hart Idaville Snyder Alleman Lutheran Church Stephens City Mary Byrd Evelyn Byrd Shipley William Byrd Baltimore Westwood Beverley Byrd Harry R. Kern, Jr Robert M. Ward South Washington Street

Miss Rachel Jennings Attends Mc Donough School Finals

Miss Rachel Jennings returned from Baltimore after attending the Mc Donough School finals in Green Spring Valley. The graduating class was feted at a dinner hosted by Senator William Cole. Mrs. Robert Y. Conrad and daughter Miss Bobbie Conrad hosted their South Washington street home for the summer. Mrs. Johnston Funsten and her daughter Mrs Florence Funsten, visitors from San Francisco, sailed from New York for Europe after visiting Mrs. Robert M. Ward. Mr. Lou Smith of National avenue remains homebound four weeks after a ladder fall injuring his knee. Ladies of the First Baptist Church plan a luncheon at the church Thursday from 11 to 2.

W. B. Stine Berryville Avenue Hollis Coffelt Colleen Audrey Phelps Lee Stine Washington, D. C Leroy Cahill Patricia Ann Winchester Rachel Jennings Baltimore McDonough School Green Spring Valley William Cole Robert Y. Conrad Miss Bobbie Conrad South Washington Street Johnston Funsten Florence Funsten San Francisco Calif Robert M. Ward New York Europe Lou Smith National Avenue

Local Youths Given Honors At Virginia Tech

At Virginia Tech in Blacksburg on June 8 officers for the next year’s cadet corps were announced after graduation. Major H. Tenney, commandant, issued the order. Cadet colonel H. E. Atkinson Jr. of Richmond and cadet lieutenant colonel W. H. Ruby Jr. of Mullens, W V were named. Cadet captains include Harry E. Dieckman and J. K. Rominson of Winchester and W. H. Carter of Front Royal. E. W. Lake of Winchester was named cadet sergeant major. New first sergeant G. W. Case of Purcellville. Also 10 supply sergeants, 60 sergeants, and 98 corporals named.

Blacksburg Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets Co. H. Tenney H. E. Atkinson, Jr Richmond W. H. Ruby Mullens W. Va Harry E. Dieckman J. K. Rominson Winchester W. H. Carter Front Royal E. W. Lake G. W. Case Purcellville

William T Kerfoot 92 Confederate veteran dies in Front Royal

Front Royal Virginia June 8 William Turner Kerfoot 92 Confederate veteran and former farmer near Millwood died here yesterday He served in the Seventh Virginia Cavalry and Laurel Brigade including Kernstown McDowell Front Royal Winchester and Brandy Station He survived by three sons and three daughters Funeral services set for 11 am tomorrow at Bethel Baptist church with interment in Bethel cemetery Other local notices mention graduates relatives and acquaintances visiting from Richmond Baltimore and Chicago and attendance at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland.

Front Royal William Turner Kerfoot Clarke County George L. Kerfoot Lucy Adams Kerfoot Millwood Virginia Seventh Virginia Cavalry Laurel Kernstown Jacksons Valley McDowell Winchester Port Republic Brandy Station W. E. Jones Kilpatricks Gettsysburg William T. Kerfoot, Jr Washington Ralph 8. Kerfoot Bluefield W. Va Garland Sydnor Kerfoot Clarendon Va., and Mrs. J. Mooter Sowers and Misses Lucy C., and Ella May Kerfoot T. Emory Trainham The Baptist Church Bethel Baptist Church

Warren County Board Meets Tomorrow At Ten

Front Royal Va June 8 Mrs R W Payne visits Washington today The Warren County Board of Supervisors schedules a ten o clock meeting tomorrow Morning Guests over the weekend include Mr and Mrs A W Perrow Culpeper and Miss Clay Farrar Amelia Mr and Mrs Stephen M Boyd Jr return from Blacksburg where they attended dances and a class reunion

Carroll Tyler Indian Head Front Royal R. W. Payne Washington Board of Supervisors of Warren County A. W. Perrow Culpeper Miss Clay Farrar Amelia Maurice Shirey Stephen M. Boyd, Jr Blacksburg

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dr. Shields and Son William and Mary U. B. Missionary Group Women’s Missionary Society of the United Brethren Church Silas G. Cather North Loudoun Street Lewis W. Fries Dayton Mary Martha Robert Y. Conrad Post American Legion Loudoun St Miss McCarty Mrs. Manor Rev. E. T. Clark Pennsylvania NK Wating Whyte Red Cross Ross Huntsberry Ladies of the First Baptist Church Virginia Tech Tavenner’s Loudoun Street Brooks’ Pharmacy Tay Ee Winchester Evening Star Telephone Front Royal 149-R Kerfoot Warren G1 Dizz Grimes Jimmy Doman Samuel Earle John Earle Richmond College Rebecca Roberta E. B. Farringer William C. Deming Cleveland Ohio Deming Ees William E. Carson Dean Terrill Chicago, Ill J. Terrill United States Naval Academy Roy McDermont George Strosnider Ralph Kerfoot Garland Kerfoot William Kerfoot W. L. Kerfoot Robert Offer Thomas William Johnson Nursing Home Wilma Warren Aubrey Berryman Joe Compton Raphine L. B. Dutrow Harrisonburg State Teachers’ College Lyle Hansbrough, Jr Charlottesville Hart Lyle F. Hansbrough Brownie Collins Fredericksburg Pat Stoutamyer Front Royal News Shenandoah Valley National Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation John S. Miller & Company R. M. Swimley East Geo. Washington Hotel Hamman’s Dollar Store NAVY Jack Baumeister Laura Young Pensacola Fla Annapolis Baumeister U. S. Navy Laura Blakely Young Waycross the Commercial & Savings Bank Big Joe Winchester’s Bakery Margaret L. Hodgson Merle Oberon Joel McCrea Mirian Hopkins Capitol Theatre Underwood N. Loudoun St
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