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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1932

Page

3

Ensign Tucker to Train in Pensacola after Norfolk visit

Ensign Tucker heads to Pensacola Florida for 18 months of instruction. He is accompanied by Mrs. Tucker and will be stationed at the naval base. Miss Catherine Byrd Byrd engaged to Mr Frank Barkley Jr of Maysville Kentucky. The couple plan marriage in early summer in Kentucky.

Ensign Tucker Alfred B. Tucker Alice McCaw Norfolk Martha E. Tucker Handley Avenue Pensacola Fla Washington Tucker Celeste Gust M Street Catherine Byrd Barkley Joseph C. Byrd Harrisonburg Frank Owens Barkley, Jr Maysville Byrd Winchester Public Schools Edward P. Browning Valley Avenue Kentucky United States

Social Calendar of Church and Club Activities

The notice lists weekly and monthly meetings and practices for local groups. Includes choirs at United Brethren and Grace Lutheran, Den Society at Handley Library, garden club at Mrs. J. G. Scully home, Rotary Club luncheon at George Washington Hotel, Turner Ashby Chapter UDC at Mrs. Larrick home, children’s dancing classes, Loyal Temperance Legion at Braddock Street MEC, Girls Athletic Association, tap and ballroom dancing, American Legion luncheon, Braddock Street Methodist choir practice, and a Choral Club gathering at Mrs. Buckley’s home.

The den Society Handley Library Winchester and Clarke County Garden Club John West Clifford St Stafford Pemberton George Washington Loyal Temperance Legion Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church Girls’ Athletic Association Club West Piccadilly St American Legion Post George Washington Hotel Braddock St. Methodist Episcopal Church Choral Club Frank L. Buckley South Stewart Street

Miss Mary Davidson Weds Mr Bryan in Richmond

The ceremony for Miss Mary Harkness Davidson and Mr. David Tennant Bryan took place at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church in Richmond with Rt. Rev. H St George Tucker and others officiating. Cousin Mrs. Robert M. Jeffress served as matron of honor. bridesmaids included Mary Ober Boykin Belle Bryan Susan Carter and others. Best man was John Stewart Bryan Jr with groomsmen Coleman Baskerville Hamilton Bryan Lamont Bryan LeGrande Gaines Egbert Leigh III Thomas Pinckney William Reed and Frederic Scott. A Commonwealth Club reception followed. out of town guest Mrs. Richard Evelyn Byrd and son Thomas B. Byrd attended.

Mary Davidson Mr. Bryan Mary Harkness Davidson John Porter Davidson Richmond David Tennant Bryan John Stewart Bryan Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church H. St. George Tucker Virginia C. Grier Davis Lewis Carter Harrison Robert M. Jeffress Lamont Bryan LeGrande Gaines Egbert G. Leigh III Thomas Pinckney William T. Reed Frederic W. Scott

Rev. and Mrs Painter Visit Relatives in Town

Rev and Mrs T A Painter and their children from Swananoa North Carolina arrived yesterday to visit Mrs Browns parents Mr and Mrs J Few Brown. Mrs Painter was formerly Edith Brown.

University Women Meet Saturday Afternoon in Winchester

The Winchester branch of the American Association of University Women will hold its regular monthly meeting at 3 30 Saturday afternoon May 14 at Mrs Stewart V O Elting’s Merriman’s lane. Officers will be elected and full attendance is requested.

Winchester American Association of University Women Stewart Vo. Elting Merriman’s Lane

Ritter Daughter to Attend Frederick Graduation

Mrs. G. C. Ritter plans to travel to Frederick Maryland tomorrow morning to attend the graduation exercises of Frederick City Hospital nurses where her daughter Miss Martha L Ritter will receive her diploma. Ritter has many friends in the city who extend their congratulations.

G. C. Ritter Frederick Frederick City Hospital Martha L. Ritter Miss Ritter Miss McCartney Kathleen McCartney Stephens City L. J. McCartney

Catholic Church Plans Benefit Card Party and Local Social News

The community announces an 8 o'clock benefit card party with prizes for high scores. Social notes record visits and stays by residents and guests from Washington, Martinsburg, McCauley, Needmore, Norfolk, Carlisle, Baltimore, and Richmond, plus choir practice and Eastern Star activities.

Grace Lutheran adult choir to meet at 8 30 this evening

The Grace Lutheran church adult choir will hold its session tonight at 8 30 in the church on Valley avenue. Mrs Guelph, formerly Margaret Anderson of Washington, has long visited the city as a popular member of its younger set. Miss Emily Brent returns to Reading Pa from a visit with Miss Anne Brooke Kern on Fairmont avenue. Mr and Mrs Leo Cahill have come back to Clear Spring Md after visiting Mr and Mrs Herbert H Jennings on West Boscawen street. Miss Hazel Boyce returns to Washington after visiting Mr and Mrs Charles Godfrey Miller on North Loudoun street.

Raymond J. Funkhouser R. Justin Punkhouser South Washington Street White Sulphur Springs Hot Springs Miss Kern Ayne Brooke Kern Fairmont Avenue Grace Lutheran Church Valley Avenue Emily Brent Reading Anne Brooke Kern Leo Cahill Clearspring Herbert H. Jennings West Boscawen Street Hazel Boyce Washington Charles Godfrey Miller North Loudoun Street

Social Notes of Visitors Return Home

Mr and Mrs Charles Burress return to Staunton after visiting Mr and Mrs Fred L Glaize Jr on Stonewall avenue. William Moye goes to Raleigh NC after visiting Monte Green on Washington street. Mary Warden Boyd Betsy Tate and Margaret Tukey return to Catonsville Md to study at Robert Beech School after visiting Dr Philip W Boyd on Fairmont. Grace Shhulz returns to Norwalk Conn after a week with Mr and Mrs Nathan H Carpenter Jr on Valley avenue. Howard Paul and John Cullison return to Baltimore after festival visit with Mr and Mrs Howard J Cahill. Dr and Mrs R F Woods return to Northampton Mass after visiting Dr and Mrs Allen T Hawthorne on South Stewart street. Wharton Mellor returns to Washington after visiting C M Henkel Jr on South Stewart street. James Dunn returns to Washington after visiting Mr and Mrs Edward G Hermann on North The Friday bridge club meets at Mrs Lee H Durell on West Cecil. Thursday bridge club meets at Mrs Bryan Conrad on North Washington street.

Charles Burress Staunton Fred L. Glaize, Jr Stonewall Avenue William Moye Raleigh N. C Monte Green Washington Street Mary Warden Boyd Betsy Tate Margaret Tukey Catonsville Robert Beech School Miss Boyd Philip W. Boyd Fairmont Avenue Grace Shhulz Norwalk Conn Nathan H. Carpenter, Jr Valley Avenue Messrs Howard, Paul John Cullison Baltimore Howard J. Cahill R. F. Woods Northampton Mass Allen T. Hawthorne South Stewart Street Wharton Mellor Washington C. M. Henkel, Jr James Dunn Edward G. Hermann North Loudoun Street Friday Bridge Club Lee H. Durell West Cecil Street Thursday Bridge Club Bryan Conrad

Tex Guinan Sails to Paris Unescorted for Town Tour

Tex Guinan plans a solo visit to Paris with no escort to see the town freely away from her children. The move raises questions about safety and trust as she contemplates wandering the city unaccompanied.

Tex Guinan Paris Tex

Millwood Social Party Guests Tour Tidewater Virginia

Millwood residents report a multi day social tour from May 11 visiting Warrenton Yorktown Jamestown and Williamsburg Inn with stops at Carter's Grove Brandon Claremont and James River estates. Notable guests include Mrs Courtney B Jones Mrs Agnes Kennedy Mrs Alexander Stronach and families from Wash ington Great Neck and Philadelphia along with local hosts and visitors.

Millwood Handley High School Winchester Courtney B. Jones Agnes Kennedy Washington Alexander Stronach Great Neck L. L Kennedy Edsall Blue Ridge Tidewater Virginia Warrenton Ashley Cooper Gerald Matchett England Rappahannock Marmion Wakefield Stratford Savine Hall Mt. Airy Tappahannock Inn Abingdon Church Nelson House Yorktown Carter's Grove Williamsburg Inn William R. Conklin Goodwin, Jr Hugh M. Nelson Stokes Philadelphia Annefield William Bell Watkins Rodney Cookman the Glen Roland G. Mitchell Henry Post Mitchell University of Virginia Pinider Nolting Richmond Agnes Page Mitchell Paul Mellon Ambassador Mellon Archibald Cary Randolph Old Welbourne Upperville Rachel Lambert Gerard B. Lambert

Social Weekend Gatherings in Warrenton Circulate News

Guests of Mr and Mrs Harry Poole of Warrenton enjoyed lunch before the race. Basil Ryan stayed with the Appletons in Warrenton. Louise Okie of Marshall hosted a luncheon for Virginia Jacobs Hildt Langdon John Bowman and others. Mrs Henry B Gilpin returned from Atlantic City and led Christ Church Woman's Auxiliary.

Harry Poole Warrenton Basil Ryan Samuel Appleton Louise Okie Marshall Virginia Jacobs Hildt Langdon John Bowman Macintosh John Dudley George Patton Sallie Appleton

Funeral Rites Held For Late Mrs Pitcock

The funeral for Minnie Pitcock wife of O W Pitcock and daughter of the late Nelson Henry was held Sunday afternoon from the family home at 412 1 2 South Kent Street. Rev Dr L A Thomas and Rev Norman Cooper conducted services with hymns. Burial followed at St Johns Church cemetery. Pallbearers were Frank Carper Virgil Malone Clinton Morrison James Loy Frank Woore and Charles Rosenberger. Out of town relatives included two sisters Mrs Howard Anderson Monessen Pa and Mrs Wade Larrick Nero W Va a nephew Holmes Anderson Capon Springs Pa and two nieces Mrs Clyde Dunlap Capon Springs and Mrs Clarence Campbell Pennsylvania.

Minnie Pitcock O. W. Pitcock Nelson Henry South Kent Street L. A. Thomas Grace Lutheran Church Norman Cooper Pitcock Winchester Frederick County St. John's Church Frank Carper Virgil Malone Clinton Morrison James Loy Frank Woore Charles Rosenberger

Musical satire wins Pulitzer for drama of the year

The prize goes to a musical show that lampoons government actions. Critics note the satire targets Congress and its spending, suggesting the work reflects current political tensions and public perception of lawmakers.

Woman 87 Says Vinci Iron Tonic Keeps Her Active

An18 87 year old woman Miss M Batdorf reports she never tires, attends church and parties, and eats well while taking Vinci iron tonic daily. The ad notes the product is sold at Bak er's Drug Store and praises its taste.

Vinci M Batdorf Baker's Drug Store

Glass accuses Virginia banking chief of branch banking propaganda

Senator Glass charged M. E. Bristow, Virginia State Commissioner of Insurance and Banking, with initiating propaganda against branch banking in the McFadden era bill. He cited protests from bankers and argued the need for universal branch banking under the Federal Reserve. He also charged lawmakers and officials with political maneuvering and questioned opinions by Attorney General Mitchell linked to former Attorney General Palmer.

Glass Washington Senate Virginia M. E. Bristow McFadden Federal Reserve Board Bristow Lynchburg Richmond Chicago Cass Mitchell Ttty General A. Mitchell Palmer Palmer Frederick W Lehmann Taft George Oan

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