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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1931

Page

12

Born to Love at Capitol last times today

Warner Brothers releases and current bookings for Capitol and Colonial Theatres show Born to Love starring Constance Bennett with Joel McCrea at Capitol for the last times today. The film opens in London amid dramatic romance and moral tension.

Warner Brothers Pictures, Inc Capitol Colonial Theatres Constance Bennett RKO Pathe Capitol Theatre London Joel McCrea Paul L. Stein Ernest Pascal Paul Cavanagh Anthony Bushell Frederick Kerr Louise Closser Hale

Platform Meeting At St Pauls AME Church Friday Evening

A platform meeting for discussion will be held at 8 30 oclock tomorrow evening in St Pauls AME Church on North Loudoun Street. The public is invited. The program will feature The Poor in Spirit presented by Rev H A Johnson.

St. Paul's A. M. E. Church North Loudoun Street H. A. Johnson

They That Mourn and The Meek Authors in Washington and Key Figures

A list of biblical qualities with associated reverends and locations including Washington DC and Charles Town WV. An amateur radio remark from Louisville Times notes that radio performers work for love of the hobby.

J. H. Quiatt A. R. Fray Washington, D. C O. Wells S. Spriggs Layn Earman Walker Charles Town W. Va Mike Louisville Times

Homemakers Plan Conference at Blacksburg in July

The Homemakers Association schedules a state conference at Blacksburg from July 28 to August 1 with fees of 3 dollars for attending club members and 1 dollar for non club attendees. Funds support a 4-H loan program for girls and a 4-H State Short Course at Blacksburg later in July.

Homemakers Association Blacksburg State Department Virginia

Dependable Service Promised In Any Circumstance

A firm pledges capable service under all conditions and offers to confer on details before carrying them out. The message emphasizes readiness to handle any situation and follow through on agreed plans.

Berryville Social Notes Highlight Regional Guests

Berryville Virginia social page lists engagements and travels. Florence Willis Cralle announces engagement to Dr. Herman Bell with July wedding and France England honeymoon. Numerous visitors and guests stay at local homes, with Red Cross leadership and educational appointments noted.

Berryville Robert Bageley Cralle Farmville Florence Willis Herman Bell J. H. Bell Clarke County France England Miss Cralle Farmville State Teachers’ College Bell Randolph Macon John Hopkins University Baltimore Hampden-Sidney College Tyson Dortch Mary Wilfred Armstrong Oklahoma City Mt. . Hebron Major Dortch W. M. Hardesty Rose Cottage Douglas Hardesty West Point Charles Gregory Opal Hepler Pennsylvania J.A. Perkins Coatesville Charles Fleming McIntosh Virginia Beach Goodwin H. Williams Fairfield New York Evelyn Page McGill Ree Neville Harnsberg Front Royal John B. Goldsmith Lewis Neill John B. Neill Boyd Stevens Short Hills N. J

Virginia Loan And Thrift Declares Semiannual Dividend

The Virginia Loan and Thrift Corporation reports favorable results for the first half of 1931 with 706 accounts paying merchants $77,629.32 and repayments totaling $103,419.26. The company, created five years ago by Winchester merchants and the Chamber of Commerce to aid local buyers and sellers, declares a semiannual dividend of 3 percent on common stock and .342 percent on preferred. Checks will be mailed June 30.

Virginia Loan and Thrift Corporation Chamber of Commerce Merchants of Winchester

Rainfall Totals and Averages for Early Months

Weather summary shows no rainfall in the past 24 hours ending 8 a m June total precipitation for the month to date 1 37 inches. Comparison of 18 year average rainfall for January through May with 1932 totals lists January 2 43 inches February 1 06 inches March 2 41 inches April 3 82 inches May 3 22 inches. First six months of 1930 record January 155 inches February 048 inches March 222 inches April 179 inches May 119 inches June 306 inches.

Public bakery opens. Byrd wreaths Arlington tomb

The Lee Baking Company hosted a public opening of its new bakery building. Admiral Byrd and Bernt Balch laid a wreath on Floyd Bennett’s tomb at Arlington. Miss Mabel Pauline McQuay wed Clarence William Easterday at her father’s home, 505 National Avenue. Elizabeth Grim hosted a honeymoon shower for Catherine Chrismore. The Philadelphia ball team leads the American League with Washington trailing by 28 points.

Lee Baking Company Admiral Byrd Bernt Balchen Floyd Bennett Arlington Mabel Pauline McQuay Clarence William Easterday J. W. McQuay National Avenue Elizabeth Grim Catherine Chrismore Philadelphia Washington

Rotary Club Honors Five For Civic Service And More

Five years ago on June 25 1926 Rotary Club elected honorary members Conradr Byrd Admiral Nurton and Governor Byrd Mayor Julian F Ward issued a July 4 Independence Day proclamation Bells rang Herbert S Larrick spoke at Front Royal Methodist Church South Virginia tobacco crop drought caused 15 million dollars in damage Mr and Mrs Herbert S Jones formerly Miss Zella Pearl Rinker left on a wedding trip

Conradr. Byrd Admiral Nurton Byrd Rotary Club Julian F. Ward Herbert S. Larrick Front Royal Methodist Church South Virginia Herbert S. Jones Zella Pearl Rinker Middletown

Fifteen Years Ago June 25 1916 Church Observances

Fifteen years ago on June 25 1916 Children Day was observed at First Baptist Church with Rev W R Alexander delivering an address. President Wilson was reported to consider issuing a call for 250000 volunteers. French armies reportedly repulsed the Huns near Verdun. Company I members attended services at the Presbyterian Church led by Rev J H Lacey. Local militiamen received New Testaments before leaving for mobilization at Richmond.

First Baptist Church W. R. Alexander Wilson Verdun Company I Presbyterian Church J. H. Lacey Richmond

Centennial of Historic Church To Be Celebrated

Invitations have been issued for Grace Church Parish centennial celebration at Grace Episcopal Church on Sunday July 12. Morning service led by Rt Rev F D Goodwin will conduct the evening service as Rt Rev St George Tucker is ill. A pageant will depict the church history from its 1830 founding with Civil War hospital use and events through World War I.

Berryville Grace Church Parish Grace Episcopal Church Old Wickliffe R. E.lee Gettysburg F. B. Whiting A. Cummins Rose MacDonald John D. Richardson E. G. Butler Christ Church, Millwood B. Duvall Chambers F. W. Tilford

Drought Warns of Little Effect on Graduates Crop

The Bristol Herald Courier notes a drought this year could arrive too late to impact the crop of graduates, implying limited harm to their prospects. The remark frames weather as insufficient to alter the graduates' outcomes.

Bristol Herald- Courier

Misogynist Claims West-Pocket Cruiser Not German Origin

Detroit News reports a local man asserts his wife has regularly searched his pockets for years, dismissing claims the west-pocket cruiser is of German origin.

Detroit News

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Herman H. Hable Loudoun Street Los Shenandoah Valley McVicar Woolworth Hansbrough & Carter the Commercial & Savings Bank Hamman’s Dollar Store Wayland J. W. Rees Apple Ple Ridge Road Warner Bros. Capitol Constance Bennett Annrn Stan Laurel Rene Oliver Hardy Jean Harlow Robert Armstrong Iron Man Barbara Stanwyck Warner Brothers Warner Studio Dora Macy J. W. Arthur General Insurance W. F. Shryock Funezral Directors Virginia Loan and Thrift Nurotex Suits Bell Clothes Shop South Kent Street Farmers & Merchants the Apple Folks Bank Bradley Brown & Fisher Ghe Wen Palm Beach Gray & Sheetz
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