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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1936

Page

3

Local Club Winners And Social Events Highlight Week

Berger won first prize in a class displaying yellow lilies in a low silver container. The July 2 club meeting will be at Mrs. Stewart Elting’s Merriman Lane home with speakers Mrs. Melvin Green and Mrs. Walter Bosserman. Miss Sullivan and Mrs. Grove hosted a playful shower for Miss Helen Baker with a fishing gift game and Japanese lantern decor. A reception for Rev. Herman McKay at Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church will be held at 8 pm in the Sunday School room. Dinner in Middletown Va honored Miss Miriam Caroline Curry and relatives. J W Phipps Jr. won second prize in the Georgia Peach Golf Tournament in Macon on June 18. he is with the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and plans to return to Baltimore early July.

Berger Stewart Elting Merriman’s Lane Melvin Green Walter Bosserman Miss Sullivan Mrs. Grove Miss Baker Bobby Grove Middie Sargent Millie Sirbaugh Mary K. Baker Virginia Butsler Louise Butsler Bessie Manuel Jessie Hillyard Alice Taylor McKay Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church Herman McKay Women’s Service Guild A. C. Halvosa J. W. Phipps Georgia Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Macon Phipps Georgia Beach Baltimore Winchester Old Fredericktown Old Town Fredericktown

Social Calendar Activities Across Winchester Area

A list of local events for Friday to Thursday includes church meetings at Bradock Street M E Church South and Fairview M E Church South, children's day programs, Lions Club luncheon at George Washington Hotel, Kiwanis luncheon, Young People's Choir practice, Winchester Lodge No. 867 meeting, Grace Lutheran adult choir, and Rotary Club luncheon at the George Washington Hotel.

Fairview M. E. Church South Stephens City Bethel Lutheran Church Albin Lions Club George Washington Hotel Hio Kiwanis Club United Brethren Church Winchester Lodge No Ellis Piccadilly and Braddock Grace Lutheran Church Rotary Club

Fashionable Society To Attend Loudoun Hunt Show at Belmont

Society and diplomatic guests will gather tomorrow at Belmont the Hurley estate in northern Virginia for the Loudoun Hunt horse show in a setting famous for its views. Entries include Dr L M Allen Ray S Shoemaker Peach Brothers and many local exhibitors with eighteen classes scheduled and judges J North Fletcher Courtland H Smith.

Belmont Patrick J. Hurley Hurley Virginia Washington Ludwell Lees E. B.cLean Washington Sportsman Hurleys L. M. Allen Winchester Clifton Stables Ray S. Shoemaker Harrisburg Peach Brothers Upperville P. J. Hurley Loudoun Hunt Tim Alexander Boys Circuit Court Clare Briggs Morris S.clark Orange John B. Anderson George Robert Slater Anna Hedrick Clarendon Nancy P. Hanna Marty Gallagher J. North Fletcher Warrenton Courtland H. Smith the Plains J. R. H. Alexander W. F. Peach

Pennsylvania Couple Secure Marriage License Here

A marriage license was issued in Corporation court to Annie Sarah Culp of Arendtsville and Raymond K. Wishard of Greencastle. The couple plans to live in Biglersville, Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania Corporation Court Annie Sarah Culp Francis Culp Arendtsville Raymond K. Wishard Howard Wishard Greencastle Wishard Biglersville

Credit Leaders Set July Farm Credit Meeting in Winchester

Julian A. Everly announced that Winchester will host a second district midyear directors meeting of the Farm Credit Administration on July 23 and 24. Officials from the Production Credit Corporation and Federal Intermediate Credit Bank in Baltimore will attend along with Virginia Pennsylvania West Virginia and Maryland representatives. The gathering aims to discuss expanding the Production Credit Association facilities and meeting farmers short-term credit needs at low interest. The Shenandoah Production Credit Association serves Frederick Clarke Warren Shenandoah and Page counties and the meeting will run from 10 a.m. July 23 to the afternoon of July 24 at the George Washington Hotel.

Winchester Farm Credit Administration Julian A. Everly Shenandoah Production Credit Association Production Credit Corporation Federal Intermediate Credit Bank Baltimore Virginia Pennsylvania West Virginia Maryland Production Credit Association Frederick Clarke Warren Shenandoah Page George Washington Hotel

Williams Trial in Fredericksburg Murder Continues

The trial of Earl Conner Williams in Richmond enters its fifth day as Judge Luther B. Way rules a federal evidence issue illegal. Williams, a 24 year old from St. Louis, is accused of killing Miss Fannie Kurz at Fredericksburg Battlefield Park.

Richmond Earl Conner Williams St. Louis Washington Milton Brown

Entertain In Honor Of New York Visitors

Mr and Mrs John DeHaven entertained several friends Wednesday evening in honor of Mr and Mrs Harry Leonhauser of New York City who have been guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Froh of South Cameron street and the Leonhausers brother in law and sister.

New York John DeHaven Harry Leonhauser New York City

Sharkey Hopes Rise With Comeback Win Over Brubaker

Boston June 26 Sharkey fights back to beat Phil Brubaker in ten rounds at Fenway Park proving he can mount a comeback. The 33 year old ex champ outboxed and outpunched the California contender despite a rough start and a sixth round cut. A SharkeyBaer bout in New York this summer is anticipated by Madison Square Garden matchmaker James J Johnston.

Boston Jack Sharkey Phil Brubaker California Sharkey Fenway Park Brubaker Max Baer New York James J. Johnston Madison Square Garden Sharkey-Baer

Care of the Feet booklet promotion

Neglected feet are the foundation of the body and subjects of many ailments. The pamphlet CARE OF THE FEET offers home treatment tips, proper shoe and stocking choices, and simple exercises. Send ten cents with this coupon to receive a copy.

Radio Highlights on Air Tonight

Radio schedule lists Democratic Convention coverage on multiple stations WJZ WABC WEAF and WOR with musical programs sketches comedies and news blocks. Performers include Midge Williams Irene Rich Dick Powell Peg La Centra Francis Lederer Ann Sothern and Bob Crosby Orchestra among others.

WJZ Midge Williams WABC WEAF Amos 'N Andy Tom Howard George Shelton McDonough Peg la Centra WOR Irene Rich George Gaul Dick Powell Francis Lederer Ann Sothern WEAP Marian Talley Lucas Fisher Bob Crosby

Insect Plagues Menacing Farms Across States

June 26 Chicago reports a new insect menace as grasshoppers invade fields in North Dakota Wisconsin Wyoming Nebraska Iowa Illinois and Kansas. Caterpillars crickets beetles cutworms and chinch bugs appear amid drought while light showers offer little relief. Temperatures fall after extreme heat with records in Mitchell 110 Huron 108 Aberdeen 106 and Norfolk 108 prompting evacuations from arid northwest stock.

Chicago North Dakota Wisconsin Wyoming Nebraska Iowa Illinois Kansas North Central South Dakota Mitchell Huron Aberdeen Pierre Watertown Norfolk Neb Grand Island Sioux City Town Th Northwest

Cecil C Graves Named New Supt of Page County Schools

LURAY June 25 Cecil C Graves of Stanley was appointed Superintendent of public schools in Page county by the State Board of Education. He fills the vacancy created by the death of Harry B Hanger and begins his term July 1. Graves has a Virginia University masters degree and has served as a high school principal in West Virginia.

University of Virginia West Virginia

Child Velma Chalkey Killed in Savannah Area Crash

In Savannah Georgia a twelve year old girl Velma Chalkey was killed when an automobile and a truck collided at Midway thirty miles south of Savannah. She was riding with her parents who reportedly came from Richmond Virginia.

Savannah Velma Chalkey Midway Richmond

Landon Visits Estes Park for Rest and Trout Fishing

Governor Landon arrives in Estes Park as 1000 Coloradans on horseback greet the Republican nominee. He plans a 10 day quiet stay at the McGraw ranch to rest and fish, shunning politics during his Colorado visit. Mayor C N Rockwell leads the welcoming parade through the village.

Estes Park Colo Alf M Landon Kansas C. N. Rockwell McGraw Ranch Landons Landon Colorado

Virginia Aeronautic Association to stage big air show at Admiral Byrd Airport

The Virginia Aeronautic Association announces a two day air show at Admiral Byrd Airport in Winchester on June 27 and 28. The event includes four parachute jumps and stunt flying with displays by Frank Turgeon Jr and other aviation acts. Admission and parking are free and invitations extend to state airplanes plus Army Navy and Marine Corps. key officers A W Card William MacGalliard and DuBuque will explain the association's aims to boost Virginia aviation.

Virginia Aeronautic Association Frank Turgeon, Jr Hollywood Army Navy Marine Corps Winchester Virginia A. W. Card William MacGalliard Mr. DuBuque

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