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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1933

Page

3

Cooperation Honors The Second Man Cast At Capitol Theatre

The Little Theatre thanks members and friends whose collaborative effort made The Second Man a success at the Capitol Theatre last night. Betsy Ross Restaurant provided fruit punch, with Miss Margaret Hansbrough and Miss Helen Buckley coordinating the entertainment and lounge setup for Winchester society guests.

Little Theatre Capitol Theatre Betsy Ross Margaret Hansbrough Helen Buckley Winchester Henry B. Gilpin Washington Street Clarke Warren County Rosalie Nelson Edward Williams Berryville Mary Lou Hitt Front Royal William Clagett Elliott Marshall Nat Jones Clarke County

Social Calendar of Local Clubs and Choirs

Tuesday luncheon of Lions Club at George Washington Hotel followed by young people choir practice at First Baptist. Kiwanis luncheon at George Washington Hotel and United Brethren Church youth choir practice. Senior choir practice at First Baptist and Elks meeting at Winchester Lodge. Adult choir practice at Grace Lutheran. Thursday Rotary Club luncheon at George Washington Hotel. Friday Legion Post meeting at George Washington Hotel and Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South youth choir practice.

The Lions’ Club George Washington Hotel First Baptist Church Kiwanis Club United Brethren Church Rotary Club American Legion Post Geo. Washington Hotel Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South

Wyatts Sail For Two Months Abroad From Winchester

Mr and Mrs Wyatt Richard depart Winchester by train to New York then sail today on the steamship California for two months abroad landing in Glasgow and visiting London Southampton and other cities in England France and Germany before returning. Richard is a noted apple broker and UK exporter representative. Mrs Richard is Cornelia Gray daughter of Mrs Gray of Courtfield avenue. The Ladies National Memorial Association will meet Monday May 15 at 5 30 at Mrs Willis home to arrange National Decoration Day observance.

Elsie Sale Comas Chrobat Winchester Gaithersburg Ellicott City Chrobat Maryland Roads Commission Walter Swartz Frederick County Charles Hodgson Wyatt Richard New York City California Richard Glasgow Scotland England London Southhampton France Germany Fruit and Produce Exchange of Great Britain, Ltd Cornelia Gray Robert L. Gray Courtfield Avenue Ladies’ Nal Memorial Association William R. Willis South Cameron Street National Cemetery Mae McCarty West Boscawen Street Martinsburg New York New York Military Academy Charles Mort McCartney

Mothers Day Service At Grace Lutheran Church

The Grace Lutheran Church Sunday School will hold a Mothers Day service at 9 45 tomorrow morning with an address by Mrs J H Light former foreign missionary of the Methodist Church The superintendent hopes all members attend and those with living mothers are invited to bring them if possible

Lutheran Church Grace Lutheran Church J. H. Light Methodist Church

Pollard visits veterans camp at Fort Hunt Virginia

Governor John G Pollard of Virginia toured the Fort Hunt veterans camp in Virginia observing camp facilities and police sub station proximity. Officials said he left with concerns eased and found everything fine amid debates over the bonus army presence and forest service jobs.

Associated Press Washington John G. Pollard Virginia Veterans Fort Hunt Virginia State Police Veterans’ Bureau Pollard Bonus Roosevelt Forest Conservation Corps Albert G. Sellers White House Potomac Glass Representative Smith Alexandria

Weather outlook predicts showers Thursday and Friday

The Associated Press reports a forecast for the North and Middle Atlantic States calling for generally fair conditions at the start of the week with showers later in the week. Cooler temperatures expected Monday, rising through Wednesday and Thursday, then cooler again toward week end.

Associated Press Washington North Middle Atlantic

Little Theatre holds meeting with reports for approval

An important meeting of the Little Theatre will occur Monday at 7 30 PM at the home of Mrs Nancy Lee Cobl on West Boscawen Street. Chairmen of all committees are to present reports for member approval.

Music Lovers’ Club Winchester Music Lovers’ Club Frank L. Buckley South Stewart Street Massanetta Little Theatre Georgia Conrad Nancy Lee Cobl West Boscawen Street

Dry Forces in Virginia Roiling Campaign Against Repeal

Richmond May 12 report describes a militant dry campaign to defend state and national prohibition. Virginia organizers plan a statewide fight with churches and welfare groups, oppose beer legalization, and push for strict enforcement against repeal.

Richmond National Prohibition Emergency Committee Virginia Emergency Prohibition Committee Virginia John E. Edgerton Nashville National Manufacturers Association Louisiana South Wallace Chicago Henry Morgenthau, Jr

Chinese Lines Hit Back Near Peiping in Japanese Offensive

The Chinese defense line was reported thrown back to Miyun about 40 miles north of Peiping as Japanese forces completed the Swan River crossing and pressed toward Peiping. A Japanese carrier was off Tangku and planes conducted reconnaissance near Tientsin amid rising fears of an attack from the northeast.

Associated Press Tokyo Miyun Peiping Swan River Tientsin China Tangku Tientson

Financial markets reel as leading shares fall on weekend trading

New York May 13 finansial markets saw a surge of weekend selling with many leading shares dropping one to three points in active trading. About 2,500,000 shares changed hands in the two hour session as sterling cables opened at 3.95 dollars.

Associated Press New York Sterling Cables

One Killed Three Hurt In Pike Crash

A car driven by John Harper 60 of Washington left the Richmond Washington highway near Doswell Va struck a moving van rode through a guard rail and plunged into a ravine. Passenger John Peretti 21 had an arm crushed and amputated. Frank Snow 28 and Blanch Summers 28 suffered cuts and bruises.

Associated Press Doswell John Harper Washington Richmond-Washington Here John Peretti Frank T. Snow Miss Blanch Summers

No Living Bacteria in Coal Findings

The Anthracite Institute at Penn State reports tests show bacteria present only in coal exposed to air or water. No bacteria found in solid samples that were not exposed to these influences.

Anthracite Institute Pennsylvanian State College

Escapes Technocracy in the Mechanized Age Watchmaking

In this era of heavy machinery the watch remains largely handmade. The labor cost can reach about 85 percent of the factory selling price, Collier's notes.

Collier's

General Mitchell to Speak at New Market Anniversary

New Market May 12 The local committee completes plans for May 15 battle anniversary events. General William Mitchell former air service officer will deliver the main address. A dress parade by Massanutten Military Academy Cadets, bands from Charlottesville and Timberville, a Shenvalee Hotel concert, and a full parade and graveside ceremonies decorates the day.

New Market Battle of William Itchell The Air Service Water Street Maintreet St. Matthews Cemetery Gen. Mitchell Massanutten Military Academy Woodstock Sheavalee Golf Course Dr. Parrott Charlottesville Shenvalee Hotel Shenvalee Sheavalee Hotel Timberville Band

Capitol Invites Mothers Over 50 for Matinee

Capitol Theatre extends invitations to mothers aged 50 and over to a 2 PM Monday matinee. Each attendee will receive flowers from the Flower Shop and candy from Baker's Drug Store as a courtesy.

Capitol Capitol Theatre Baker’s Drug Store

Mothers Day Joint Meeting at Braddock Street Church

A Mothers Day celebration will gather tomorrow at 9 30 am hosted by the Margaret Collins Denny Class and the Golden Rule Bible Class in the Golden Rule's room at Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South. Rev E A Lambert will speak with two musical features Miss Philomena Laren and Mrs Emory Larrick in a duet and the Handley High School quartet of Shade Skull Grim and Goode will sing. Visitors welcome.

Margaret Collins Denny Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South E. A. Lambert Philomena Laren Emory Larrick Handley Highool Shade, Skull, Grim and Goode

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Mrs. Gilpin Mr. Miller Daniel F. Miller Carrie Clayton Albin Charles Miller Miller Roanoke Virginia Christian Endeavor Union Natural Bridge Harris Academy First Baptist Winchester Lodge Benevolent Protective Order of Elks Grace Lutheran Mr. and Mrs Europe Ladies’ Memorial Association Pittsburgh W. W. Grooves Admiral Byrd Airport Town Ralph B. Snapp Fairmont Avenue Groves Miss Dick Meda Dick James Robertson North Loudoun Street John Dick Clearbrook Charles J. Blair, Jr Mrs. Blair Cameron Street Huntsberry Hield Academy Roanoke ‘Yimes Eugene D. Witherspoon Blacksburg Jessie Lupton Mr. J. Farnose Shipley John H. Snyder Memorial Hospital North Avenue Brooks’ Pharmacy U.S. Camp Williams Camp Roosevelt Powell's Fort Valley Shenandoah County Wasart Willams George Washington Forest Reserve U. S Pike Gen'l Mitchell Polytechnic Hall Mounted Marshalls Memorial Society United Daughters of the Confederacy Boy Scouts Order Knights of Pythias Order of Odd Fellows Cadets Charlottesville Municipal Band Massanutten Academy Cadet Band Women's Memorial Society Daughters of the Confederacy Massanutten Academy E. O. Henkel P. S. Tavenner, Jr William Mitchell Ruth Riley Rice Margaret Moore Chas. H. Moore General Mitchell St. Matthew's Shenandoah Valley National Bank Lebanon Sweitzer Pure Food Store Braddock Boscawen Sts Ryan BIG Joe Lovett Loudoun St Margaret L Hodgson Cooking N. Loudoun St Sanitary Fee
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