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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1939
Page
9
The Star invites letters from any resident except Star employees and families. May 10 deadline. letters up to 400 words typed preferred. Three trips awarded for best letters on Winchester needs, Frederick county needs, and Clarke county needs.
A musical program of marked excellence was presented yesterday afternoon at Market Street Methodist Church by organist Ralph H. Rexroth and baritone Paul Motz of Baltimore. The duo’s second Winchester appearance featured the Anna R. Ebert Memorial Organ and Chimes. Rexroth showcased the instrument’s range from majestic thunder to delicate tones, while Motz delivered baritone solos with quality and power. The program included works by Bach, Franck, Curran, Mendelssohn, and Nevin with selections such as Prelude and Fugue in A Minor and Will O’ The Wisp.
Mrs. R. T. Barton chairs a local committee raising funds for a non denominational chapel at the State Industrial Farm for Women. A Richmond station will broadcast a program for the fund tomorrow at 11 15 a m with Miss Kates and Major Youell as speakers. Additional programs are planned with Mrs. Alexander and Mrs. Gibson on May 16 and Mrs. Price wife of the governor on May 23, all at 11 15 a m. The chapel aims to include all religions and has no specific church sponsor.
George Green aged 84 marries Ida Sanford 61 in a ceremony noted alongside a separate nuptial for his grandson and great grandson on the same date. The article also explains ship tonnage by measured space and recalls the song Good Bye Dolly Gray from 1900 and lists composers and pieces.
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