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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1932

Page

3

Housewarming Shower for Mrs Anderson at New Home

Mrs. Paul Anderson hosts a housewarming shower and buffet at her new southern city home in green and pink decor. Among guests are Mrs Lovett, Mrs Kilella Hoshour, Miss Eliza Diffendaft er, Mrs Gladhill, Miss Zelma Carper, Miss Cecelia Massey, Mrs Tomney, Miss Louise Re hill, Mrs Jack Harrell, Miss Mary Sullivan, and other friends who brought many gifts for the honored hostess.

Persell Plank Ontie Arthur Dunigo Paul Anderson Lovett Ts. Stuart Whetzell Kilella_ Hoshour Reese Eliza Diffendafter Gladhill Cornwell Zelma Carper Cecelia Massey Paul Tomney Marshall Stryker Louise Rehill Jack Harrell Mary Sullivan Clayton Ritter Jack Jackson Wisecarver Howard Taylor Tom Elsie Anderson

Social Calendar for Braddock St Church and Local Clubs

Friday 7:00 p.m. Regular young people choir practice at Braddock St M E Church. Sunday Round Hill Church League members travel to Gore for special program. Monday 2:00 p.m. First class fourth lesson free cooking by Northern Virginia Power Co at home service hall. 12:30 p.m. Lions Club luncheon at George Washington Hotel. 7:30 p.m. Second class fourth cooking school by Northern Virginia Power Co at home service hall. Wednesday 12:45 p.m. Kiwanis Club luncheon at George Washington Hotel. 6:45 p.m. Young people choir practice at United Brethren Church.

Festival of States Lights Up St Petersburg Florida Week

Florida's Festival of States in St Petersburg runs March 28 for a full week of parades pageants regattas golf and many events drawing over 250 000 visitors annually. Winchester residents and locals S E Brown D S Mattison and Julia V Steele are noted as attending.

Florida St. Petersburg Winchester S. E. Brown D.S. Mattison Julia V. Steele North Braddock Street

Miss Bowman to Broadcast Piano Selections on WJSV

Miss Lorraine Bowman daughter of Mr and Mrs J C Bowman of Winchester to broadcast a group of piano selections on Station WJSV Mount Vernon Hills Va tomorrow at 3 o clock. Her program will include several solos and she is regarded as an accomplished young pianist with a record of solo work. Her Handley High School years are noted and she remains popular locally.

Lorraine Bowman J. C. Bowman WJSV Mount Vernon Hills Miss Bowman Winchester Handley High School

Mrs Lewis M Allen Hosts Tea for Gilpin Niece Visit

Mrs Lewis M Allen plans a tea tomorrow for her niece Miss Dorothy Gilpin of Colorado Springs and Baltimore who visits Mr and Mrs Kenneth Gilpin at Sesleby Clarke county. Miss Gilpin, daughter of Donald and Mary Gilpin, is a French School for Girls student in York City and will be presented to society next winter. Saturday night the Gilpins host a dance honoring their guest with many local younger set members attending.

Lewis M. Allen Dorothy Gilpin Colorado Springs Baltimore Kenneth N. Gilpin

Maundy Thursday Services By Scottish Rite Masons

Last evening the Scottish Rite Masons of northern Virginia held Maundy Thursday services in the temple at Alexandria. The Easter festival themed ceremony was described as very impressive, with Winchester attendees including Charles P. McVicar Mifflin B. Clowe John Semples and George F. Norton.

Northern Virginia Alexandria Winchester Charles P. McVicar Mifflin B. Clowe John Semples George F. Norton

Hockman Hosts Large Holiday Dance For Younger Set

Messrs Hockman entertained about 85 young people at their South Washington street home last night in an informal dance opening a series of holiday events. Out of town guests included Miss Sydney Thompson of Washington and Miss Esther Lee Saunders of Middletown. Captain and Mrs Edward H W Durell of West Cecil street depart Saturday for Philadelphia and Washington for the holiday season.

Messrs Hockman Roy and Peachy South Washington Street Sydney Thompson Washington Esther Lee Saunders Middletown

Miss Luma McLamb Weds Mr. Carter in Richmond

Announcement of the marriage of Miss Luma McLamb of Richmond and North Carolina to Mr. Francis Carter of Richmond and Front Royal. The ceremony occurred Wednesday March 23 in Richmond. Carter is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. George H. Carter and formerly lived in Front Royal.

Luma McLamb Carter Richmond North Carolina Francis Carter Front Royal Mr. Carter George H. Carter

Colonial Art Show Window Decoration Attracts Attention

A detailed display by Mr. Aiken at the Colonial Art Shop features a Potomac river scene with moss terraces and a flag circle of tulips. The scene backs the Geo Washington mansion portico and includes a colonial soldier saluting the American flag.

On Aiken Dows Sera Mounteer Geo Washington Potomac

Local residents begin holiday travels and health updates

Mr. Russell Joyce of the Handley Ptuigh School faculty leaves for Critz ie for holidays. Mr M M Mills and Mr Ed ward Stiedtman head to Lex for the season. Mrs Lloyd Blose goes to Harrisonburg to join her husband. Misses Frances Robinson and Marilla Benson go to Washington for Easter. R P Anderson of Gore motor to Washington on business. Miss Virginia Carson visits parents in Riverton for Easter. Mrs Raymond Funkhouser hosts a luncheon for Winchester friends. Miss Sidney Thompson arrives from Washington visiting Mrs J W Riley. Officer Francis Funk returns to duty after influenza absence. Dr E B Powers leaves home with flu, hopes to return to North Braddock offices tomorrow. W H Painter remains home and is unimproved.

Virginia Carson Cathedral School For Girls Washington William E. Carson Riverton Sidney Thompson J. W. Riley West Piccadilly Street

Raid Seizes $25,000 In Liquor In Stamford Dock Raid

Officials valued liquor at 25000 seized aboard the sea going tug William H Moody of Rockport Maine berthed at a Stamford dock during a raid in which 50 men were arrested.

Associated Press Stanford Conn William H. Moody Rockport Maine Stamford

Fined $54.25 For Failure To Place TH Tags On Truck

Howard B. Lloyd of Boyce Clarke county was fined 54.25 by Magistrate Frank H. Krebs for hauling telephone poles on trucks without Truck for Hire tags. Policeman Raymond Bayliss arrested him. Lloyd claimed a contractor license allowed hauling but Clarke county records showed his license expired January 1. Lloyd appealed, posting $1000 bond for Corporation Court.

Howard B. Lloyd Boyce Clarke County Frank H. Krebs Lloyd Raymond Bayliss Lloyd's

Special Easter Music at Loudoun Street Presbyterian

Sunday programs at Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church include Easter themed music at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Miss Charlotte DeHart conducts the choir with solos by Mrs. Carl Swinson, Miss Marguerite Daugherty, and others. The morning selection features Hosanna and He Is Risen, while the evening includes Break Forth Into Joy and Awake Thou That Sleepest.

Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Peter Yates Brinton Charlotte DeHart Granier Barnby Stainer Carl Swinson Marguerite Daugherty Irvan O

Madagascar's Original Name History Uncovered

The island nation of Madagascar, the world’s fourth largest landmass, was first mapped as the Isle of St. Lawrence by Portuguese captain Diogo Dias who reportedly discovered it in 1500.

Madagascar Isle of St. Lawrence Diogo Az

Jury Hears Shoemaker Case Evidence Update

The jury weighs testimony in the Shoemaker case as the defendant denied key Commonwealth evidence. Shoemaker testified about travel routes and a detour, admitted a back street drive, and disputed witness accounts of the dented fender and an Edinburg stop. York witnesses praised his character, while a rebuttal noted a grey versus brown hat. A section of the trial was held in a Woodstock garage where the car was kept. Miss Sylvia Grim arrives to spend spring holidays with her parents.

Shoemaker F. Dulaney Ott Harrisonburg Commonwealth York Singers Glen New Market Winchester Mt. Jackson Woodstock Edinburg Irvin Strasburg Biderman Funkhouser G. E. Pence York City G. Clark Ott

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs Young People’s Choir of Braddock St Methodist Episcopal Church Evening Round Hill Methodist Episcopal Church League Gore Home Service Department Ice Hall The Lions’ Club George Wash Ington Hotel Cooking Home Service Department of Er Company Home Service Wanis Club Young People’s Choir United Bre Thren Church Fla Helen N. Merryman New York City Edna Merryman Columbia University R. G. Merryman Miss Merryman New York Huntsberry Bride Ummer Helen Weaver Eleanor Weaver Thie City Miss Weaver Dorothy Riley Ildren’s Hospital Mrs.j. Wiley Berryville Thomas and John Scully 3d Princeton University John S. Scully, Jr South Stewart Street Jenny Lind Hockman Harrisonburg State Teachers Robert Riley Don School For Boys Wrington J. Riley Mary E. Newcomb Farmville State Teachers Virginia Richards Herbert H. Jennings Frank Ee Yal Robert and Seddon Nelson University of Virginia Robert B. Nelson West Boscawen Street Frank T. McFaden Kathryn Dispannett Mary Lyman Herman Stine Pem” Lyman Robert Grim South Loudoun Street W. B. Snider and Sons Messrs. Upton George Snider James Wiley Shenandoah Valley Academy Brooklyn Marshall Winkfield Medical College of Virginia James V. Winkfield National Avenue Mary Katherine Kern Goucher College John A. Kern North Washington Street Ervin Gardner Shepherd College Shepherdstown W. Va E. F. Gardner Capon Bridge Andrew Babb C E. Babb George Allison York, Pa Philadelphia Atlantic City Shirley Street Ruth Nelson Harper Method Shop Sara Frances Ralston Miller School Staunton Charles B. Ralston Russell Joyce Handley Ptuigh School Critzie M. M. Mills Edward Stiedtman Lex Lloyd Blose Mr. Blose Blose Frances Robinson Marilla Benson R. P. Anderson Raymond J. Funkhouser Joe Hohannis University of West Virginia Morgantown Francis Funk Winchester Police Department E. B. Powers West Leicester Street W. H. Painter Presbyterian Church Sylvia Grim Harrisonburg State Teachers College Mae Shenandoah Valley National Bank America the Commercial & Savings Bank Coats Kauffman’s Ready TO Wear N. Loudoun St Pure Food Store Ctarylu Frederick County Swimley George Washington Hotel Lovett Brothers Lovett Brothers “X-Ray Shoe Fitters N. Main St For All Margaret L Hodgson
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