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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1931

Page

3

Social Calendar and Club Meetings Schedule

Friday 7 00 P M Regular practice of Young People s Choir of pI Street Methodist Episcopal Church South in the church Saturday 12 00 Noon Luncheon for the seventh district meeting of Virginia American Legion Auxiliary at the George Washington Hotel 1 30 P M Meeting of Virginia American Legion Auxiliary at the George Washington Hotel Delegates from across the state will be present Monday 6 30 P M Winchester Shrine Club meeting with dinner by McKinley Chapter O E S Tuesday 1 30 P M Regular Little Theater Organization meeting at Handley Library

Pi Street Metho- Episcopal Church Seventh District Virginia American Legion Auxiliary George Washington Hotel Winchester Shrine Club McKinley Chapter Little Theater Organization Handley Library Henry St. George Tucker Diocese of Virginia Christ Episcopal Church Henry B. Gilpin South Washington Street H. C. Littlejohn Leesburg Maribelle Pennock Cyril Mee George Emmons Haines’ Orchestra Col Edgar Warfield, Sr Alexandria United States F. T. McFaden Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Winchester Paul Pearson Retail Druggists’ Association Washington S. C. Brooks Virginia State Association Chamber of Commerce

Mrs Barnhart Bride in Warrenton Quiet Wedding

Miss Kathleen Fredericka Thoma became the bride of Jacob Edward Barnhart in a quiet Warrenton ceremony performed by Rev. Edward S. Hinks. After the ceremony the couple left for a motor trip and will reside in Warrenton. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Thoma of Warrenton and sister of J. Edward Thoma of Berryville.

Warrenton Kathleen Fredericka Thoma Jacob Edward Barnhart Philadelphia Edward S. Hinks Grace Church Casanova

Death's Hand Laid Upon R. P. Boyer Near Middletown

R Preston Boyer 36 died at his home two miles west of Middletown on the Marlboro road after a lung illness. He leaves a widow Georgia Painter and three sons Maurice Kenneth and Charlton, plus three brothers and three sisters. Funeral at 2 30 Sunday from the house with Rev H E Richardson officiating and burial in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Pallbearers listed.

Middletown R. Preston Boyer Frederick County Boyer Georgia Painter Stephens City Maurice Kenneth Carlton Boyer W. H T. M. Boyer Minebank Howard Boyer New Mexico W. F. Long Edward Bvyerley Marlboro Lottie Boyer H. E. Richardson United Brethren Church of Reliance Mount Carmel D. N Gruver D. H. Wakeman J. E. Ellenbas O. B. Ritter R. S. Buncutter J. H. Rickard

Army planes fill Dayton for historic peace time air show

The Army air forces gathered from across the nation, with 300 planes by noon, to attend the largest peace time air concentration. William Mitchell, retired air service officer, greeted the crowd as sister towns watched bombers pass over Winchester on the way to Dayton.

Associated Press Dayton William Mitchell Air Service Philadelphia Winchester Army Langley Field Army Air Maneuver Ohio Admiral Byrd Virginia

Missing Girl Found In Hospital Clearing Mystery

Ruth Wanamaker a 25 year old Berwyn Heights Maryland girl missing since May 7 was found today at Baltimore City Hospital. A police matron said the notes claiming kidnapping were part of the confusion. She was released to foster parents Dr and Mrs M L Turner.

Associated Press Baltimore Ruth Wanamaker Berwyn Heigats Washington Baltimore City Hospital M. L. Turner

Attorney Lynch Receives Esteem Token and Advice

The article notes Attorney Lynch being honored and sharing guidance for younger men. He urges avoiding tobacco and alcohol, hard work, early marriage, and active community involvement. He ranks life influences as home first, private study second, and interaction with people third. He cites Plutarch, Shakespeare, Pope, and Allison as helpful books.

Lynch Plutarch Shakespeare Pope Man Allison Europe

Pharmacists of State Extend Invitation at Winchester Meeting

Pharmacists from 17 northern Virginia counties gathered in Winchester for the first annual meeting of Group No. 1 of the Virginia State Pharmaceutical Association. They heard plans for future group meetings and a June 22 24 convention at Virginia Beach. Mayors and chamber officials invited the 1923 state meeting to Winchester and were assured consideration.

Virginia Winchester Virginia State Pharmaceutical Association Virginia Beach Walter S. Nicklin Alexandria George Washington Hotel S C. Brooks F. A. Shryock Andrew Bell Chamber of Commerce State Association Shryock Bell

Pope urges rebuilding of economic plan in rousing address

The pope calls for a renewed economic plan as reception matches the February 12 event with nationwide network participation. Speakers spoke in many tongues while the Palatine Guards band and pilgrim chorus performed in the background.

Palatine Guards

Winchester Dentist Dr Ralph Snapp Is Virginia Dental President

Virginia State Dental Association’s sixty second annual convention at Old Point Comfort honors Winchester dentist Dr Ralph Snapp, now president. He previously led regional groups and sits on the state board of examiners. Next year Winchester hosts a joint Virginia and West Virginia meeting planned for May 1932.

C. B. Harlee Old Point Comfort Virginia State Dental Association Chamberlin-Vanderbilt Hotel Virginia State Dental Asociation Chamberlain- Vanderbilt Focal Dental Fraternity B. M. Knight Jr J. A. Richards Ralph B Snapp C. Bruce Harlee Snapp State Association Winchester Northern Virginia Dental Study Club Shenandoah Valley Dental Society Virginia State Board of Dentalxaminers West Virginia Virginia Association

Committees Named For Clinic, Gun Club And More

The text lists clinic committee with Dr. C Harloe as chairman and Dr. R R Sartelle, gun club committee with Dr. B M Knight Sr as chairman, golf committee, and entertainment committee chaired by Dr W D Myers with Drs E C Yost B M and J A Richards and Bruce Harloe also involved.

Ious C. Harloe R. R. Sartelle B. M. Knight, Sr W. D. Myers E. C. Yost B. M J. A. Richards Bruce Harloe

Belgian prince visits United States incognito

The piece notes a Belgian prince visiting the U S undercover as a solo traveler, reflecting on how such discreet trips could influence future travel plans by public figures. It also mentions a humorous remark about breaking a neighborly record around eleven P M and cites Punch as the source of the quip.

Young People’s Missionary Society Presents Annual Service

The Young People’s Missionary Society will lead the Sunday 8 PM service at Congregational Christian Church Braddock and Clifford Streets. The program features tableaux on the Mission of Christ and the Spread of His Gospel, with an offering for mission work.

Congregational Christian Church Braddock and Clifford Streets Young People’s Missionary Society Christ

Sargon Pills Promise Postmeal Relief

Mrs Hawkins of Lynchburg reports six years of stomach distress eased by Sargon Pills. She credits the treatment with eliminating gas pressure after meals, headaches, and systemic fatigue, claiming regular bowels and renewed strength. Sold by Baker's Drug Store.

Society for Waiters Formed Amid Trade Union Ties

A new society for waiters emerges, linked to a trading union and described in Passing Show London as a cooperative body for service staff. The brief note notes organization growth and possible aims.

London

Public Auction Notice by Distress Warrant in Winchester

Sergeant Lee Barr advertises a public sale at 33 W Piccadilly St Winchester Va at 10 a m Saturday May 23 1931 to dispose of office furniture including three desks two chairs oak bench two cigar stands Bengal heatrola filing cabinet coat and hat tree desk clock and floor coverings with cash terms.

Piccadilly St Lee Barr Winchester

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Social and the Evening Star Kathleen Thoma Mr. Barnhart Miss Darden Mary Darden Nana Krantz Roanoke C. E. Dorsette West Cecil Street John Kerr School Bailey Pittsburgh F. W. Bailey Anna Moody Browne Joseph Browne Sewickly Martinsburg Willing Workers St. John’s Lutheran Sunday School Scott Vann Margaret Carper Shenandoah County J. H. Vann Robert Costello George Sydnor Richmond Anne Brooke Kern Fairmont Avenue Kern Mary Greenway Russell Joan Nichols Messrs Hugh Green Walter Bosserman Huntsberry School Alumni Association Handley High School Alumni Association Kenneth Rice Jordan Springs Hotel Handley Mrs. Rice Virginia Rehill Sue Schlack Kathryn Barnett John Glaize Dick Gray Nat Hawkins Miss Buckley F. L. Buckley Helen Buckley Georgia Conrad W. W. Emory Philip Miller Nathan Stedman Shenandoah Valley Academy Taylor Barr Winchester Memorial Hospital Melvin Green Keokuk, Iowa Major Montgomery Meigs Mae Miller Gore W. Va R. L. Johnson Harold M. Darlington The Western Union Charles Mulder Charlottesville C. H. Yarborough Alexandria, Va J. Henry Moling, Jr Moling and Cather John Woolfolk J. T. DeWitt Knoxville, Tenn Mad. H. Rosenberger County Penn’s Grove F. M. Pingley Frank Woore Helen R. P. Boyer Panama Margaret Hodgson Pharmacists ALA Virginia Dental Society Ralph Snapp U. S Mr. Hoover Virgin Islands Tampa Tribune Punch Don Enna Jettick Lovett Bros Avery Sunday Vie Harrisonburg Staunton Young People’s Society Sergeant Sale Autocrat Autocrat Motor Pennsylvania Rmit WO Bayerson Oil S. Erie Penna Carload Summer Furniture Reed and Fibre Suites Winchester Furniture Co South Main Street J. Jos. Sullivan RK. M. Swimley BIG Meaos Lee Goodyear Buncutter Tire CO S. Braddock St Riley & Son Kaufman’s Coats Kees N. Loudgun ST
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