Winchester Social Calendar and Community Notes
Winchester residents engage in club meetings concerts church gatherings and social events through the week. Highlights include Modern Woodmen of America sessions Kiwanis George Washington Hotel events Elks choir Rotary board Shawnee Garden Club and American Legion luncheons along with local showers visits new licenses and musicians joining local orchestras.
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Modern Woodmen of America
North Loudoun Street
Music Lovers
George Washington ‘Hotel
Hazel Ione Moses
George the Kiwanis Club
Washington Hotel
Winchester Lodge Benevolent Order of Elks
Grace Lutheran Church
United Iowan Church
Rotary Club
George Washington Hotel
Shawnee Garden Club
T. Russell Cather
South Stewart Street
Shrine Club Brightens Martinsburg Night at George Washington Hotel
About 100 guests attended the Shrine Club party at the George Washington Hotel with 24 from Martinsburg Club. The program featured dancing, magic by Walter Massie, a Jewish impersonation by Frances Metro, tap dancing by Miss Jennings and Miss Miller, and a lucky number prize. Guests enjoyed dinner, Bouquets, and an active evening led by H J Cahill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shrine Club
George ‘Washington
Martinsburg Club
Walter Massie
Frances Metro
Jerusalem
Bob Riley
H. J. Cahill
B. W. Sargent
Scott Atkinson
Miss Jennings
Miss Miller
Time Extended For Exchanging Fourth Liberty Bonds
Winchester banks received a Treasury telegram urging them to notify holders of the fourth Liberty bonds with digits five six or seven that the exchange period has been extended to March 27. The banks will forward bonds to the U S Treasury for exchange into new bonds at no charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Secretary of the Treasury
Washington
Treasury
United States ‘Treasury
Coeury
Belgian Cabinet Resigns Over Gold Standard Question
Brussels March 19 The Belgian cabinet under Premier Georges Theunis resigned today amid a heated dispute over whether Belgium should remain on the gold standard along with France the Netherlands and Switzerland Theunis had pressed to keep gold and denied any departure from the standard before resigning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Georges Theunis
Belgium
France
Netherlands
Switzerland
Theunis
German Dye Baron Carl Duisberg Dies at 77
Berlin reports the death of Carl Duisberg founder and president of the German dye trust. Duisberg who played a major role in Germanys industrial and rearmament programs passed away today at the age of 77.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Carl Duisberg
German Dye Trust
Pvecone
Fossil Remains Across Ages Found in North India and Central Asia
Fossil remains from every geologic age are reported across North India and Central Asia, indicating a broad record of ancient life. The finding suggests a continuous paleontological window spanning multiple eras in the region.
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North
India
Central Asia
Personal and Social Notes From Berryville and Nearby
Berryville Virginia notes include the marriage of Helen Rust Foley to Richard Graeme Allen in St Paul Episcopal Church Winter Haven Florida with details on families and education. Also mentioned are social visits from Mary O Fallen, Captain and Mrs Frank M Wray hosting guests, and a planned organ recital for Grace Episcopal Church benefiting the King Daughters society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
James Foley
Winter Haven
Helen Rust Foley
Richard Graeme Allen
J. A. Graeme Allen
Frs
Darlington
St. Paul Episcopal Ch
Allen
Eagle Lake
Fla
Gibson School
Ashley Hall
Charleston
St. James School
Hagerstown
Grove
Maryland
Mary O’fallen
Howard L. O’fallen
St. Louis
Annie Stribling
Lewis Neill
Los Angeles
Calif
John B. Neill
South Church Street
R. Deane Shurer
Mount Vernon Place Methodist Episcopal Church
South Washington
Grace Episcopal Church
Wardensville Teams Host Twin Basketball Night
Wardensville High School squads from Wardensville West Virginia face the Girls Athletic Association and the Men's Athletic Club in a two game basketball doubleheader on Handley court tonight. First tipoff at 7 30 promises competitive action with local fans urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wardensville High School
Wardensville
W. Va
Girls’ Athletic Association
Handley Court
Landon Boyer Takes Over Meat Dept at Cash and Carry
Mr Landon Boyer long associated with the Fair Play Store has just assumed control of the meat department at Cash and Carry Grocery Store run by Lee Miller on West Piccadilly Street. He invites friends to visit his new location.
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McCormac
Lawrenceville
H. B. McCormac
New Jersey
Handley Boulevard
Landon Boyer
Fair Play
Lee Miller
West Piccadilly Street
Boyer
Ethiopia asks League to act in row with Italy
Ethiopia formally appealed to the League of Nations for intervention in its border dispute with Italy. The action, under article 15, calls for a council investigation, signaling Addis Ababa’s belief that the East African tension may not be resolved through conciliation.
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Geneva
Ethiopia
League of Nations
Italy
League of Nation
Addis Ababa
Famed Harpist to Headline Music Lovers Program Tonight
The Music Lovers Club showcases harpist Hazel Ione Moses from Richmond as guest artist for an 8:30 p.m. George Washington Hotel concert. The program includes three harp groups, ensemble numbers with Elizabeth Grim, a violin and piano sonata by Roy Cather and Grim, songs by R. E. Griffith, and closing Old Time Favorites. Season tickets exist for two events at 95 cents. single admission is 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Ione Moses
Miss Moses
Richmond
George Washington Hotel
Miss
Miss Grim
G. E. A. Reinberg
Front Royal
Eugene West
the Baptist Church
Water conservation saves millions in March survey
More than 6,000,000 gallons of water were saved in the first 17 days of March as leaks were located and repaired. About 23,000,000 gallons were pumped this period versus more than 29,000,000 last year, with Lee Grant, superintendent, maintaining daily records of the survey.
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Lee Grant
Mi 'Partment
Rat bait available at county agent office
I. Fred Stine the county agent has received a large carton of rat bait for use around buildings. Farmers may obtain a small package at his office. Each three box single package costs 50 cents.
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I. Fred Stine
Mrs Laura Good Dies Suddenly of Heart Disease
Mrs Laura Good aged 51 wife of Stewart Good died suddenly of heart trouble at 5 30 this morning at her home 551 Highland avenue after attending evangelistic services at Highland Avenue Presbyterian Church. Born in Harrisonburg Virginia May 19 last year she was a daughter of the late Rush and Elizabeth Webster Whitlock. She is survived by her husband two daughters Ruth Whitlock and Ethel Nalley a stepdaughter Eli Bowman three brothers Joseph Simon and Hunter Whitlock and many grandchildren.
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Laura Good
Stewart Good
Highland Avenue
Rush
Elizabeth Webster Whitlock
Ruth Whitlock
Ethel Nalley
Williamsport
Eli Bowman
Harrisonburg
Joseph
Simon
Hunter Whitlock
Locke guests visit Front Royal couple
Mrs. W. F. Locke and her daughter Miss Dorothy Locke were Sunday guests of Dr. and Mrs. Lyle F. Hansbrough in Front Royal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Cooley
Katherine Cooley
Front Royal
Scudder Griffing
Selina Lehew
W. F. Locke
Dorothy Locke
Lyle F. Hansbrough
Pepsodent Contest Awards 50 Word Winners
Mrs. Reid Lunsford of East Cork Street won $10 in an Amos n Andy contest sponsored by the Pepsodent Company for a 50 word description of the product in prose or verse. Floyd Haines of Union Bank also won $5 for a 50 word prose piece praising the tooth pen.
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Saint Peter
Reid Lunsford
Pepsodent Company
Lunsford
East Cork Street
Floyd Haines
Union Bank
City Plans Repairs for Damaged Streets in Survey
Officials announce a city street repair plan based on a month long survey. The priority routes include North Main from Fairfax to Kern, South Main from Gerrard to Montague, North Braddock from Water to just north of North Avenue, and South Braddock from Water to Gerrard.
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North Main Street
Fairfax
Kern
South Main Street
Gerrard
Montague
North Braddock Street
North Avenue
Braddock Street
Roadway and street enhancements outlined across town
The plan lists numerous streets from Gerrard to Piccadilly and Water to Market for treatment. Several blocks would receive full width work depending on condition, totaling work within a 20 foot wide area in places.
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Ney Road
Valley Avenue
Gerrard
Southwerk
North Market
Water Street
North Corporation
South Market
Pall Mall
North Kent
Water
Colored School
South Kent
Cork
North Washington
Piccadilly
South Washington
North Stewart
Amherst
South Stewart
Amherst Street
Indian Alley
Fairmont
National Avenue
Berryville Avenue
East Lane
National
Fairmont Avenue
Gerrard Street
East Cork Street
West Cork Street
Main
Stewart
North Avenue
State Commission Orders $30,000 Annual Electric Rate Cut
The State Corporation Commission directs Northern Virginia Power Company to file reduced electric rates for residential and commercial use. New schedules effective April 1, 1935 promise about $30,000 annual savings and an average 12 percent reduction, with some cases cut 20 percent or more.
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Commission
State Corporation Commission
Northern Virginia Power Company
Northern Virginia Power Company rate reductions announced
The commission explains new residential rates in Winchester and surrounding areas with top steps cut from 7.6 to 6 cents in Winchester and from 7.6 to 7 cents in smaller towns. Rural top steps drop from 9.1 to 8 cents, with consumers buying less current before lower steps apply. No individual rate increases are planned, marking the second reduction since SCC adopted negotiated rate cuts.
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Commission
Winchester
Northern Virginia Power Company
State Corporation Commission
Northern Air Power Company
Also Mentioned on This Page
Robert Y. Conrad Post American Legion
Stephens City High School
Bank
Stephens City
Brewer
G. L. Rosier
Raymond Bradfield
Betty Lou
C. J. Rackley
J. B. Snapp
Carson Allamong
Ivan Miller
Junior
Colleen Rosser
Cordelia White
Goldie
Lena Frye
Maude Brewer
Dorothy Legge
Eva Payne
Messrs
Clarke Legge
Harry Carper
P. H. Ritter
Loring Ritter
Douglas
Herman Ritter
Bessie Lonas
Diane Lonas
Smith Adams
Virginia Rogers
H. A. Snapp
Cleve Marple
Raymond Brewer
Bryarly League
Bryarly Community League
Bryarly
Lee Baking Company
Snapp
A. M. B. Snapp
Levels
Simon Snapp
Opequon
Southern Methodist Churches
Carr
John B. Carr
Clarksdale
City
Harry K. Russell
Mary Nway Russell
Mr. Carr
Rayner- Jeffries
J. B. Jeffries
Delaplane
Thelma May Rayner
Jeffries
Delphian Society
Handley Library
Henry F. Seal
Haines
Soddy Haines’ Virginians
Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society of
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
John Graham
Newville
W. A. Baker
Washington Street
Soddy Haines
Clarence Brill
Harry Nelson
Ralph Patton
Virginia Mason
St. Patrick’s
Mrs. Patton
Thurman C. Mason
Peyton Street
Huntsberry
Hhoice
Brooks’ Pharmacy
Bridge Club
W. G. Strickler
F. L. Buckley
South Washington Street
Thomas
Donald Stickley
Strasburg
Memorial Hospital
Clarka V. Fultz
W. Boscawen St
New Meat Store
League
Hotel
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
New
Lovett’s
N. Loudoun St
E Fathers Quality C
Loudoun St
Armour Star
Lovett Brothers
Underwood
Sellers
R. M. Swimley
George Washington Hote
Trey
Big Joe Bread
Golden Krust
B. & C. Baking Company
Shenandoah Valley
Hamman’s Dollar Store
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