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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1937
Page
8
Oland stars in Charlie Chan at Olympics shown today and Thursday at Hable's Palace. The film promises thrills and bafflement as a relay of mystery unfolds before a large cheering crowd. A Fox news reel and a cartoon supplement the feature presentation.
Social calendar lists a Lantern parade on the Handley school steps hosted by seniors and juniors, a cemetery tribute at Mt Hebron for Judge Handley and John Kerr, Rotary and Alumni luncheons, a Women's Civic League event, American Legion meeting, a Church of Christ Bible school session, and a dance recital at Handley auditorium. Public invited.
Announcement from Mr and Mrs Arthur Bonner of Kutztown Pa reveals the engagement of their daughter Miss Marion Bonner to Newlin R Smith son of Dr and Mrs J Russell Smith of Swarthmore Pa and Round Hill Loudoun County Va The couple has not set a wedding date Mr Smith is a Swarthmore College and Columbia University graduate and has taught at the University of Buffalo He formerly contributed to The Star during a vacation and has many friends in Winchester and Frederick County
The Girls' Athletic Association held a Favorite Sport dinner at Tokes Inn honoring the bowling team with about thirty-five members present. Opal Solenberger presided, Salome Crisman won a costume prize, Margaret Kelchner led in a limerick contest, and Philomena Laren sang as guests included Elizabeth Jasper and others.
A surprise birthday party honored Mrs. Annie Linaburg for her 76th birthday at her Cham bersville area home. Hosts were her children and many Linaburg relatives attended, including William, Joseph, Bruce, Frank, Gillard, Curtiss, Richard, Elsie, Harry, Kenneth, Esther, Clyde, Delmar, Douglas, James, Louis, Will, and Asa Linaburg and others.
Mrs. Ada Nevitt entertained the Ever Ready Bible Class of Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church at her Shenandoah river cabin near Stone Bridge. The class, taught by Miss Lucy F Kurtz, held a contest with captains Miss Lois Cross and Mrs. Georgia Eddy, losers treating winners. Captains for next month are Mrs. Ada Thatcher Oppie and Mrs. Alice Bailey. Also noted are Mr. C B Jones convalescing in Mont Alto Hospital after emergency care in Washington and visits by Mrs. Courtney B Jones and relatives from Birmingham and Bloomington.
HandleyHigh School alumni committee announces three 1887 Handley class members will attend Friday’s alumni luncheon at the George Washington Hotel at 12 30. Names withheld until luncheon day. Aimed to recruit a permanent alumni society with officer elections and an executive council. Tickets 75 cents via local coordinators.
Roberta Lee answers etiquette questions about hotel guest behavior inviting a man to a room entertainment in the lobby and dining noise from crusts and crisp vegetables. She also advises on wedding invitation stationery using pure white unglazed paper.
Mr. B F Davis Jr and Mr Horace Hott of VPI plan to sail June 25 on the Hamburg America liner New Yor k for Europe with Southern Colonels dance band. Invitations issued for a June 25 party at the McCormac home. Local planning for Upperville Colt Show and Horse Show Ball at Buchanan Hall. Various residents attend church events, travel, and social gatherings across Winchester and Clarke county.
Mr and Mrs J B Beverley and daughter Nelia Bev erley returned from Williamsburg where Miss Beverley earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from William and Mary College. Guests and local connections are listed with several outings and a high school prom at Handley High.
Union workers at the Fisher Body plant and the nearby Chevrolet assembly plant in Baltimore walked out, closing both facilities and putting about 2,200 men out of work. Police bolstered security as workers gathered in the yards. the strike followed an incident with a non union worker accused of agitating against the union.
The fair will honor the two great Bay bridges and be staged on a man made island of more than 400 acres built on shoals in the bay. After the exposition the island will be converted into an airport.
Dr. William Moseley Brown grand high priest of Virginia will give the principal address. Afterward distinguished visitors and John Dove Chapter officers will be introduced. Brady W. Largent urges chapter members to return theater banquet attendance cards promptly.
National open golf coverage dominates the day with first round play. Multiple stations air related updates including WABC CBS 5 p m and WJZ NBC 5 35 p m. NBC Music Guild airs at 1 p m with 5 20 p m feature on Human Freedom In the Modern World.
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