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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1929

Page

3

Visits for Historic Gardens Tickets Sold in Fredericksburg

Garden Club of Virginia and Kenmore Association lead restoration of Kenmore garden once owned by Betty Washington Lewis. Tickets on sale for weekend tours from Sunday to May 10 at 50 cents each, with a 24 ticket book for $10. Local dance hall reopens in Bluemont with Washington orchestra. Legion anniversary reception at George Washington Hotel hosted by Col and Mrs Roszel. Girl Scouts invited. Tea for Winchester Memorial Hospital auxiliary benefits draws crowds. local ladies and travelers attend. Bible Class members hosted by Mr. and Mrs. L L Hockman for a social evening with church group attendees.

Garden Club of Virginia Kenmore Fredericksburg Betty Washington Lewis George Washington Kenmore Association B. M. Roszel Shenandoah Valley Academy American Legion Virginia Robert Y. Conrad Post American Legion Auxiliary Organization of the Legion Gold Room George Washington Hotel R. E. Griffith Nelson Page Roszel Hunter H. McGuire Braddock Amherst Streets Winchester Memorial Hospital Winchester Clarke Warren Frederick Frank M. Reynolds Henry N. Stephenson L. L. Hockman Washington and Boscawen Streets Church of Christ

Loyal Temperance Legion Reorganizes with Social Program

The Loyal Temperance Legion held a yesterday afternoon business session followed by a social hour. A music and recitation program concluded the gathering. Newly reorganized region officers include President Fred Fries, vice president Shirley Bly, secretary Evangeline Clevenger, treasurer Rebecca Kern, and committee heads Phyllis Whitmore and Dorothy Light.

Loyal Temperance Legion Fred Fries Shirley Bly Evangeline Clevenger Rebecca Kern Phyllis Whitmore Dorothy Light Flower Mission Elizabeth Keeler Kathryn Garber Dora Grim Marion Bly Vada Fry Kathryn Newcome Virginia Fogle Herman Bly

Easter Choir To Present Candlelight Service

The Episcopal High School choir of 28 boys and men, led by Rev. H. J. Miller, will perform The Candlelight Service at Christ Episcopal Church on Easter Sunday March 31. The program features arias duets quartets and choruses from noted cantatas and oratorios and the public is invited.

Episcopal School Episcopal High School Alexandria Christ Episcopal Church H. J. Miller Atterrd

Senior Epworth League to Meet at Braddock Street Church

The Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South will host a 6:45 p m gathering with Mr. Harry Hammond leading a service on Education for Life. Miss Reba Riley will discuss the topic as part of the program.

Harry Hammond Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South Reba Riley

Middleburg Races Set For April 6 At Sands Farm

The Middleburg Hunt Club led by Col. D. C. Sands will stage its annual races Saturday April 6 at the Sands farm near Middleburg. Three jumping events are planned with a strong field of steeplechasers. The event draws thousands from Virginia and other states to the picturesque course, showcasing local hospitality and cross country thrills.

Middleburg Loudoun County Virginia Loudoun Fauquier

Miss Cornelia Engle to Speak at Winchester Presbyterian

Miss Cornelia Engle field secretary of Christian Education and Ministerial Relief of the Southern Presbyterian General Assembly will visit Winchester next week under the Woman's Auxiliary. She speaks at 7 45 Friday evening March 22 in the church Sunday school room. A large audience is expected.

Cornelia Engle Christian Education Southern Presbyterian General Assembly Winchester Woman’s Auxiliary The Presbyterian Church

Wrights Welcome Daughter After Short Memorial Hospital Stay

Mr and Mrs Beverley Wright greet a daughter born last night at Memorial Hospital. Both mother and baby are reported well. Mrs Wright, formerly Miss Helen Hardy, is the daughter of Mr and Mrs William G Hardy. Miss Mary Poole and Mr William Seifert of Baltimore visit Fort Loudoun apartment hosted by Mr and Mrs David Miller.

Beverley Wright Memorial Hospital Wright Helen Hardy William G. Hardy Mary Poole William Seifert Baltimore David Miller Fort Loudoun

American Legion Pays Tribute to Ralph Rosenberger

The Robert Y. Conrad Post No 21 Virginia American Legion adopts a memorial resolution for Ralph Rosenberger. The text expresses deep personal loss and extends sympathy to his family and siblings with prayers for peace.

American Legion Ralph Rosenberger Robert Y. Conrad Post Ralph R. Rosenberger Department of Virginia The

Robert Y Y Conrad Post Legion Mourns Founding Members

Minutes spread to The Winchester Evening Star and to the late comrade’s fly sheet show the Robert Y Y Conrad Post American Legion honoring three officials: T. Russell Cather, Robert B. Nelson, and B. M. Rossel.

Winchester Evening Star Robert Y.Y. Conrad American Legion T. Russell Cather Robert B. Nelson B. M. Rossel

West Virginia House Slashes State Aid Fund in 1930 31 Budget

The West Virginia House of Delegates reduced the state aid school fund from 1.25 million to 1 million dollars for 1930 31 and kept 100 thousand dollars yearly for penitentiary expansion, aligning with finance committee but opposing the budget commission. Debate continues over West Virginia University building funds as the session advances.

Associated Press Charleston W. Va House of Delegates House Finance Committee Budget Commission Conley Board of Public Works Senate Finance Committee Commission West Virginia University

New Trier Students To Visit Virginia On Historic Tour

One hundred students from New Trier High School Chicago will visit Virginia March 25 to 26 arriving Charlottesville and staying in Richmond. They will tour Jamestown Yorktown and Old Point before continuing to Baltimore. This is the Virginia Chamber of Commerce sponsored first of twelve tours with rail partners to promote Virginia tourism.

Virginia State Cchamber of Commerce New Trier High School Chicago Virginia Charlottesville Richmond Jamestown Yorktown Old Point Baltimore Chesapeake and Ohio Pennsylvania Virginia State Chamber of Commerce Old Dominion Winchester Fred E. Clerk Winchester Public Schools Mr. Clerk

Martinsburg Youth Killed In Motorcycle Crash

HAGERSTOWN Md March 16 Charles Keyton 19 of near Martinsburg West Virginia was killed instantly when his motorcycle collided with an automobile driven by Chester A Taylor near Sharpsburg late last night Keytons father W S Keyton riding in the side car escaped injury The youth died from head and chest injuries as the motorcycle with the father aboard slid 300 feet before overturning

Associated Press Hagerstown Charles Keyton Martinsburg W. Va Chester A. Taylor Sharpsburg W. S. Keyton Young Keyton

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