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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1937

Page

2

Philip Williams Named County Trial Justice to Succeed Late Judge

Philip Williams will take the oath as county trial justice next Tuesday to succeed the late Judge M L Walton. His lineage includes a long line of county officials with ancestors serving as clerks from 1789 to 1845 and 1845 to 1862. Williams was admitted to practice in 1910 after graduating from Washington and Lee, served as Commonwealth's Attorney, WWI officer, and was elected again in 1925 and 1931.

M. L. Walton Philip Williams Uel ©. Williams Williams Washington and Lee University Commonwealth Rush H. Williams For Clayton EB. Williams

Lebanon Church News Highlights Local Visits and Illnesses

In Lebanon Church precinct area reports note Mrs J N Cullers and Mrs Amos Hockman hosting a meeting at Oak Grove. Several residents are mentioned as ill or traveling, including Miss Maggie Sonner, Mrs Ella Henderlite, and Mr Charles Huntsberger. Attendees and visitors include James Hahn of Charles Town and Walter Brown visiting relatives. The Young Democratic Club held a chicken and noodle supper, and many locals attended the Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester.

Ladie J. N. Cullers Amos Hockman Oak Grove Mary Doke Sycamore Ohio Betty Himelright J. M Star Tannery James Hahn Charles Town W. Va Clowser Baltimore Frank Windle Pearl Venna Davis Joseph Pingley M. L. Hottel Charles Huntsberger Washington N. F. Dinges Raymond Dinges Elsie Boyce Carl Boyce Mine Bank Little Walter Brown Minnie Colvin Allen Hershman Mountain Falls Messrs Howard Ray Windle Clarence Windle Maggie Sonner Winchester Memorial Hospital Charles McDonald Washington, D. C Lelia Casey Jake Hockman Milton Hockman Young Democratic Club of Lebanon Winchester Statton Bowers Bessie Bowers Margaret Fauver O. C. Windle Frederick Bowers Arthur Beeler Viola Borden Helen Cook Harry Bowman R. J. Bowman Vida Wisecarver State Teachers’ College Harrisonburg W. H. Wisecarver Susie Henderlite W. L. Whittington Uriah Brill Conrad Himelright Ida Keller Core Snarr erence’ r;_Jane Ada Aes

Hogue Creek Notables Gather for Weekend Visits

Local residents in Hogue Creek Va report visits from Washington D C Reading Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania towns including Gettysburg Stephens City Greensburg and Monessen. The note lists guests and extended visits at several households as well as well wishes for recovery from a strained ankle.

Hogue Creek Clark Braithwaite Atkins Washington, D. C Luther Braithwaite Keesers Reading V. O. Baker and Sons Lynden Gene Baker Gettysburg L. M. Larrick S. T. Larrick Mary Dillion Winchester Dean Adams Pearl Larrick Stephens City Scott White Margaret Charles White Frances Larrick John Beck Valera Beck Youngwood Charles Beck Roy Greensburg Ollie Marple Monessen Joe Wise Ellevernon Annabess Mildred McCormick Cleve Marple Dillion Ella Bowman Lillie Marple Walter Miller Virginia Wolfe Sloan Wolfe W. O. Baker L. H. Ramey Edward Haines H. C. Moore

Brethren and Evangelical union talks advance with contracts block

A Brethren bishops report says publishing contracts hinder union talks with the Evangelical church and urges renewed negotiations soon. Edwin G. Pry of the Evangelical Messenger spoke at the session. Dayton trustees elected to the United Brethren building board include Ness York Bethel Indianapolis Myers Dayton Neudig Circleville Cain Plymouth Helwagen Dayton. Bluefield Virginia voters approve dry option ending liquor store and wine beer sales while planning county votes later. The Bluefield ABC store reported a quarter million in business last year.

United Clippinger Per J. Gordon Howard Dayton Wan Commission On Unity Evangelical Church Edwin G. Pry Evangelical Messenger Tions United Brethren Building Ohio J. H. Ness York Hugh E. Bethel Indianapolis H. E. Myers Neudig Circleville B. H. Cain Plymouth Ind Harry. Helwagen Bluefield Virginia State Liquor Board T. McCall Frazier State Alcoholic Control Board ABS F. B. Jackson West Graham Tazewell County ABC

Whitacre Social Notes From Whitacre Virginia

Weekend visitors and local calls populate Whitacre area notes. Names include Elmer Whitacre Nettie Boxwell John Gardner and Betty Lee Whitacre along with families from Monessen Winona and Washington. Visits extend to Ungers Store Stotler's Cross Roads Reynolds Store Capon Bridge Gainesboro and Gainesboro School contacts.

Whitacre R. E. L. Whitacre Elmer Whitacre Nettie Boxwell Winona W. Va N. &. Whitacre Betty Lee Monessen John Gardner Washington, D. C Telac O. H. Phillips Troy Dick Ungers Store A. C. Unger Stotler's George Whitacre Fred Braithwaite F. Spitzer Ellis Haines Capon Bridge O. H. Braithwaite C. T. Adams Gainesboro

Gore Brevities Long list of local social notes in Virginia

Mrs Myrtle Randolph returns to Gore after visiting Illinois and western states with sister Mrs Ferworth and cousin Mr Dave Griffin. Rev Mr Light and family of Monterey visit H F Clemons. Mr Tilden Barnes of Berkeley Springs spent Sunday with sister Mrs will Havermale. Upton Pugh shows health improvement. Dora Lee Secrist indisposed. Dannie Kern of Winchester visits sister Mrs William Secrist. Funeral for Charles Palmer held Sunday. Kenneth Francis and son David return from winter in Canada. accompanied by Mrs D A Brodie of Washington. Apple Blossom Fel includes Mrs D F Kern and others from Winchester Keyser Hayfield and Gore residents.

Gore Myrtle Randolph Illinois W. O. McIntyre Ferworth Dave Griffin Virginia Light Monterey H. F. Clemons Dannie Kern Winchester William Secrist Valley Home Charles Palmer Trone Kenneth Francis David Canada Wash D. C D. A. Brodie Washington D. F. Kern B. H. Potts George Householder Keyser W. Va Flora Kern Anna May Hayfield E. Russell Hook

Apple Market Prices Abroad Feel Coronation Shock

London reports lower apple prices than last week amid coronation effects. Best apples averaged 2.04 dollars per box in London, with pears at 2.71 a box. Supplies are liberal, and larger shipments are forecast for the next seven days, including about 486000 bushels of apples and 71000 packages of grapes.

Liverpool London Bureau of Agricultural Economics U. S

Striking Romance Unites Wardrobe Worker and Scenic Artist

Esther Rozine former character actress now wardrobe worker and Gabe Pollock scenic artist plan marriage after meeting amid Federated Motion Picture Crafts picket lines. They will honeymoon briefly then resume patrol duties.

Hollywood Esther Rozine Gabe Pollock Federated Motion Picture Crafts

Simple Service For Late Miss Minnie Byrd

The funeral of Miss Minnie Byrd, daughter of the late Col and Mrs William Byrd of Winchester, was held at 11 o clock in Christ Episcopal Church conducted by Rev Robert B Nelson. The service included Hymns Rock of Ages and Abide With Me and interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery with pallbearers H D Fuller Shirley Garter Stewart Bell J B Beverley B F Arthur Jr Walter R Talbot and William Beverley.

Minnie Byrd Col William Byrd Winchester Memorial Hospital Christ Episcopal Church Robert B. Nelson Mount Hebron Cemetery H. D. Fuller Shirley Garter Stewart Bell J. B. Beverley B. F. Arthur, Jr Walter R. Talbot William Beverley

Job Printing Services Sale Heads Envelopes and Bills

Local printer advertises STAR JOB PRINT offering job printing for letter heads envelopes sale bills and related printing services.

Dizzy Dean Roars Back After Pirates Beat Cardinals

National League leaders Pittsburgh pummeled Dizzy Dean and the St. Louis Cardinals 14 4 as Dean promised to fire up his pitches next time. Waner drove in five with four singles for Pittsburgh while Beau Bell supplied the Browns’ 6 5 win over Detroit. The Athletics dominated American League play with six wins in seven starts.

Sid Feder Associated Press Dizzy Dean Pirates Pittsburgh Ole Diz Cardinals Smoky Dean Fair Country Pittsburghs St. Louis Browns Detroit Tigers Athletics Brownies White Sox Tigers Yankees Boston Red Sox Philadelphia Athletics A’s Beau Bell Browns Paul Waner

Will Rogers Dust Storm Tale From Arizona Speech

A humorous Will Rogers anecdote set in Arizona reports a dust storm during a political outdoor speech at a county fair. Rogers extols loving Arizona and its soil until a gust fills his mouth with dust, forcing a quick finish as he jokes about the taste of the soil.

Phoenix Arizona American Neatures, Inc

Dainty Marian Martin Summer Frock Pattern 9275

Begin summer with pattern 9275 a dainty Marian Martin design featuring capelet sleeves deep V neck and pointed waist yoke. Includes diagrammed sew chart and order details priced pattern book and pattern at fifteen cents each or twenty five cents together. Send size name address and style number to Pattern Depart Winchester Evening Star New York.

Winchester Evening Star 18Th St New York

Matchups and Scores From Tonight’s Baseball Card

Pittsburgh 14 St. Louis 4. Philadelphia at New York. St. Louis at Pittsburgh. Chicago at Cincinnati. Brooklyn at Boston.

Boston Washington New York Philadelphia Cleveland Chicago Detroit St. Louis Pet Pittsburgh Cincinnati Brooklyn Esas St. Lo Sane

Lipstick Imprints Prompt Health Complaints in Culver City

Health authorities say lipstick on glasses found in Culver City bars suggests improper cleaning. Complaints filed against 30 bar and beer parlor owners.

Culver City Calif

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