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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1937
Page
8
A detailed social schedule lists Thursday and Friday events including a Queen Shenandoah XIV coronation at Handley School stadium, a pageant, tea dances, band concerts, aerial shows, fireworks, and dances. Saturday features a grand parade, luncheon, ball, and multiple dances and performances across Winchester venues.
The marriage of Evelyn Jane Headley and John Vincent Simpson occurred Saturday at St Pauls Catholic Church in Baltimore. The bride, from Middletown, and the groom, of Waldorf, plan to reside in Baltimore after attending local schools.
Dr and Mrs George Smith entertain friends on Washington street amid the Trail of the Pink Petals parade route. Local clubs meet in Coffman apartment. D A R meet May 12 in Hotel Dagmar Hagerstown with luncheon hosted by Mrs Harry Cookus. Various out of town guests arrive for the festival and weekend visits around Shenandoah Valley area.
This brief etiquette column answers questions about jealousy when a crush talks to other young men, informing that resentment is unwarranted and warning that the girl may be forewarned. It also confirms a guest on a physician prescribed diet should inform the hostess, and notes that a christening invitation warrants a gift.
The Apple Blossom Festival committee hosts a stag luncheon tomorrow at Winchester Golf Club on the festival’s first day. About three hundred guests include prominent figures from Philadelphia Harrisburg Baltimore and New York with arrangements led by J Victor Arthur.
An old advertisement links constipation to low energy and mood and promotes Kellogg's All-Bran cereal as a safe effective remedy. It claims the product absorbs water and cleanses the intestines and advises two tablespoonfuls daily, three in severe cases, served with milk or cream.
Mr and Mrs Jerome Wolff of New York are visiting during the Apple Blossom Festival and will be entertained by local residents Mr F S Hunt Mr Fred G Jr and Mr Arthur Barr. Stuart Vaughan and Miss Mattie Slingluff of Baltimore will stay with Mr Joseph Thomas at the Thom as home on South Washington street. C Edgar Koontz of Virginia Polytechnic Institute arrived to spend the weekend at his Winchester home. Mr and Mrs Frank Hack plan to leave town for the weekend and return by Sunday or Monday. Miss Eleanor Flood of Washington will spend two festival days as guest of Mrs R B Byrd after a stay at Thornhill Manor on Washington street.
City officials consider the water supply issue as V. P. I. experts arrive to offer guidance. The only charge for the service is travel expenses for the engineer, with continuation of the discussion from page one and plans for the best policy.
Herman Hable, chair of the Finance committee, told council the special Finance and Water committee approved the trip from Blacksburg to Winchester. Officials noted Virginia Polytechnic Institute’s prior prominence in bond issue opposition and said they await the institute’s investigation report. The property was offered as a potential municipal water source and the requested consideration remains confidential.
The article reports Chief Justice remarks on the court acting as a unified body in handling cases. It notes discussion of a Roosevelt bill proposing an enlarged court, the 1925 jurisdictional act shaping case types, and the belief that a unique court of last resort benefits from each justice meeting personal responsibility in each decision.
On May 1, he reported 945 cases appealed to the court this term, 40 below the prior term. Merits argued and submitted rose to 182. earlier term had 169. So far this term 123 petitions for certiorari granted and 583 denied. Hughes Cline paid tribute to the late Elihu Root, former secretary of state and war.
Senator Saxton W. Holt of Newport News pledged to consult with and appoint women to administrative positions within his control if elected lieutenant governor. The visit aimed to strengthen political ties and advocate greater recognition for women in public life.
Senator Holt calls for equal female representation on Democratic committees and expands demand to broader civic duties including social security. He plans a Valley of Virginia trip and will attend the Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester with campaign manager Wright.
Immense danger of a city wide transit strike eased as leaders of London’s 10,000 streetcar workers decided at a late conference to remain on the job, despite union orders to strike. The move comes as 25,000 busmen were also involved in labor action tensions.
NBC CBS and MBS prepare about 35 programs through Saturday to Thursday focusing on King George VI coronation. London and New York broadcasts, plus Honolulu participation, feature ceremonies with Celebrities and reviews by Col Curtis P Iaukea. Evening lineups include Talk WEAF NBC and varied music and variety shows across stations.
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