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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1936

Page

9

Whitworth Elects Officers At Chamber Dinner

Edward Clenerth was elected president of the Chamber of Commerce at the annual dinner in Front Royal Va. Maddox named vice president and Dutrow secretary and treasurer. Directors listed include Omstead Rudacille Stokes Kerns Deming Browne and Downing. Funeral services set for Julia B Swarts in Browntown, two daughters surviving.

Roy Va Clenerth Edward Chamber of Commerce Oma Maddox B. Dutrow Walter G. Omstead Edgar Rudacille J. Bryan Stokes Thomas Kerns William C. Dem Ing Beverley F. Browne Byrne Downing Federal

Birth of Son for Mr and Mrs Henry Trout Jr

Mr and Mrs Henry Trout Jr announce the birth of a son weighing 6 pounds 12 ounces born yesterday at Johnson Nursing Home in Front Royal. The baby was named I Henry Trout III. Mrs Trout formerly Miss Helen Miller of Winchester is the daughter of Mrs E L Miller. Mr Trout is a prominent druggist.

Henry Trout Front Royal Johnson Nursing Trout Helen Miller E. L. Miller Winchester I. Henry Trout Mr. Are

Flower Show dates and social notices from Warren County

Roanoke social notes list Mrs G G Sen as on Flower Arrangements and winners Mrs Aubrey Weaver Mrs James Higgens Mrs H S Wagner Mrs T S Melton. Garden Club flower show set for May 28. Local visits include Mrs Henry Downing with Mrs Lee Long and Audrey Long. families attend Eastern Star meeting. Major Rolfe Millar to Baltimore dance hosted by Major Gillet. Warren County centennial Aug 6 7 8. finance committee meets tonight. Democratic convention to name delegates tomorrow.

G. G. Sen Ge Woodstock Reaoteayry Aubrey G .Weaver James Higgens H. 8. Wagner T. S. Melton Garden Club Major Mrs. Rolfe Millar Baltimore Q. D. Gasque Warren County

Rexall Contest Winners Named Local Prizes Awarded

Elizabeth Renner of 327 East Piccadilly street won a $10 prize and Helena M. Peery of 7 North Washington street received $1 in a nationwide Rexall Drug Company contest co sponsored by Brooks Pharmacy of this city. Over 100000 participated nationwide.

Elizabeth Renner East Piccadilly Street Helena M. Peery North Washington Street Rexall Drug Company Brooks Pharmacy Rexall United States

Why I save with safety at the Rexall drug store

Alf 635 prizes distributed during the company birthday sales. The ten first prizes were Chevrolet cars. Next five received $100 checks and ten more got $50 checks. Twenty received $25 checks and fifty got $10 checks. One hundred people received $5 checks while the remainder drew $1 checks.

Rexall Alf Chevrolet

Late Mrs. Cowles Death Notices and Survivors

The article notes Mrs. Cowles was presented to European diplomats and royal figures including the Dowager Empress of China and Queen Liliuokalani. Her body rests in Presidio National Cemetery, San Francisco, with son John Bull Cowles buried in Farmington, Connecticut. Surviving family: son Howard Speel Davis, daughter Mrs. Lee Sahm, two sisters Miss Anella Johnston and Countess Adrian Bastranelli, and two grandchildren Annella Sahm and Horace J. Davis.

Europe Orient Tung- Tze China Liliuikalani Hawaii Calif Annella Johnston Washington Adrian Bastranelli Caldwell N. J Annella Sahm Leland-Stanford University Palo Alto Horace J. Davis New York City

Tax Experts Center tax figures under House bill compared

The Tax Experts Center compares current tax payments with estimates under a House bill. It notes corporations paying $27 million now would face $96 million under the proposed law, while others distributing under 45 percent would rise from $35 million to $78 million. For 118 firms distributing 45 to 75 percent, taxes would shift from $81.09 million to $86 million.

Death Comes To Mrs. Frank Cover At Andrews North Carolina

Mrs Laura Cover aged about 81 widow of Frank P Cover formerly of Browntown Virginia died yesterday at her home in Andrews North Carolina She was born Laura Mathias and lived in Littlestown Pennsylvania before marriage Survivors include two sons Samuel and Giles Cover and daughter Miss Mary Elizabeth Cover all of Andrews One brother Charles R Mathias of Littlestown Pa Interment is planned for Prospect Hill Cemetery Front Royal Virginia at 2 p m tomorrow with clergy in attendance

Laura Cover Frank P. Cover Browntown Warren County Andrews N. C Stephens City Charles R. Cover Robert Thomas Frank Cover L. E. Baublitz Washington, D. C Geo Reier Mount Rainier J. R. Mack Washington I. Irving Burgoon Gettysburg Mollie Yingling Silver Run Edward Brown Union Mills Frances Jane Cover William Cover

Winchester bowlers end season with prize winners starred

Eighty six members of two Winchester bowling leagues gathered at the George Washington Hotel for a banquet. Bill Ketterman and Glenn Garrett from York entertained. Soddy Haines and His Virginians provided music. Dr. Allen T. Hawthorne was toastmaster. League A winners and top performers were announced, including Persell Plank and Wheeler O Sullivan. League B champion Lee Baking Company collected the trophy with high scorers Burch and O Sullivan noted.

Winchester George Washington Hotel Bill Ketterman Glenn Garrett Ace York Winchester Retail Grocers Association Soddy Haines Evenng Allen T. Hawthorne Frank Gearing Persell Plank Shryock Hawkins A. T. Hawthorne Jimmy” Yates Northern Virginia Power Company Northern Virginia Wheeler H. C. Manuel Burch, O'Sullivan Lee Baking Company Toby George Washington Meereen Sener Thomas Coffee Company Mr. Thomas Hoye Riley A&msociation

Improbable Contract Bridge Hand Delivers Major Victory

A challenging bridge deal yielded a nine trick game for declarer thanks to a favorable spade layout and careful play. West opened with a spade bid, leading to a sequence where dummy's lack of entries and cautious defense produced a winning heart and spade run.

Declarer Dummy Detlaver South North

Blum Gives Notice And in Austria Prince Ernst

Blum acts to announce a formal notice while reports from Austria reference Prince Ernst in a royal matter. The item notes official steps and potential implications within the Austrian sphere.

Austria Prince Ernst

Von Starhemberg Ousted Warns of Wehrmacht Private Army

The quote indicates Baron von Starhemberg, ousted by Chancellor Schuschnigg, threatens the world with his private army the Wehr, suggesting a looming confrontation within about a week.

Mrs Henry Gilpin Hosts Social Luncheon at South Washi Home

Mrs Henry Gilpin entertained guests at a luncheon yesterday at her South Washi street residence. Attendees included Mrs Hu Nelson of Long Branch and other visitors who were staying at the Long Branch hotel.

Henry Gilpin South Washi Street Hu . Nelson Long Branch Hote Tselsons Long Fase

Barbara Bell Pattern 1886 B Two In One Sports Ensemble

Barbara Bell Pattern No. 1886 B offers a three piece two in one sports ensemble with saddle shoulder blouse, pleated shorts, and a buttoned skirt with a slit. Sizes 12 to 20 with busts 30 to 40 inches. Yardage for skirt shorts and blouse listed. Also promotes Barbara Bell Pattern Book and other designs.

Barbara Bell

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