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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1931

Page

3

Weekly social calendar items for Winchester clubs

The calendar lists meetings for Winchester groups throughout Monday to Friday including the Shrine Club Lions Club Century Club Little Theater Kiwanis Club Mary Club and American Legion Post with regular meetings luncheons and dinners at various venues such as the George Washington Hotel Handley Library and George.

Winchester Shrine Club McKinley The Lion's Club Oome Wash- Hote Century Club Harry E. Russell Little Theater Organization Handley Library Kiwanis Club George Washington Hotel Mary Club American Legion

Girls Athletic Association Plans Tea Dance and Hike

The Girls Athletic Association held a regular meeting and announced social events including a tea on May 21 and a dance May 28 at Mrs. Harold Weeks home. A hike is set for May 19 with details to be announced and signups due by May 19.

Girls Athletic Association Harold Weeks Elsie Matthews Klena Hoshour Girls’ Athletic Association Elizabeth Hollis Virginia Pangle Opal Robinson Ida F. Lycett Virginia Rehill Lord and Spencer

Miss Anderson Attending Hospital Convention

Miss Lillian Anderson superintendent of Winchester Memorial Hospital travels to Durham North Carolina for the North Carolina Virginia Hospital Association spring meeting. She will be away about one week.

Lillian Anderson Winchester Memorial Hospital Durham N. C North Carolina-Virginia Hospital Association

Winchester Lions Attend Virginia Clubs Meeting in Danville

The Winchester Lions Club members Herbert Miller dorff D. H. Sencindiver Mr and Mrs Boyd Grayson M S Eckard and Hoye Riley attended the annual Lions clubs of Virginia meeting in Danville this week and returned last evening. The report also lists local residents joining social events and travels to Washington Harrisonburg Richmond and Charles Town with various engagements and visits.

Winchester Clubs Virginia Danville Messrs Herbert Millerdorff D. H. Sencindiver Boyd Grayson M. S. Eckard Hoye Riley

Miss Stevenson Dies at Stephens City at 173

Miss Nannie Stevenson aged 173 died yesterday at the home of Mrs. Anna Williams in Stephens City due to age. She was the daughter of the late Rev. Stevenson of the Methodist Church South and leaves cousins in Frederick and Clarke counties. Funeral services will be held at 11 o clock Sunday in the Stephens City Methodist Church with interment in Green Hill Cemetery.

Nannie Stevenson Anna Williams Stephens City Miss Stevenson Mr. Stevenson Methodist T Episcopal Church South Frederick Clarke Counties O. D. Lambert Green Hill Cemetery

Mrs Reese Delivers Bird Talk To Clarke County Club

Berryville May 16 Racen of Alexandria sister of Mrs Frank McCormack and an ornithology authority spoke at the Clarke County Women’s Club meeting. About 50 native birds were shown except two introduced species. The audience included Boy and Girl Scouts. Hedge plants were added at Berryville High School. The club announced essay prizes for rural schools with field day May 23 at Rosemont. Current event topics covered the University of York Hall of Fame busts and a Yosemite Valley trip description.

Berryville Racen Alexandria Frank McCormack Clarke County Clarke County Woman's Club Berryville High School A. Cummins H. P. Byrd Rosemont Yosemite Valley

Clarke Auxiliary Schedules Poppy Sale For May 29 30

Clarke Auxiliary will sell 500 poppies on May 29 and 30 to fund the rehabilitation fund. Mrs Charles Court named poppy sale chairwoman. Mrs R P Whiting from Millwood to lead in Blue Ridge Hunt Club Horse Show area. Delegates to seventh district meeting announced with luncheon to follow at Winchester hotel.

Berryville T. W. Whitaker Lloyd Williams Post American Legion Legion Rooms Charles Court R. P. Whiting Millwood Blue Ridge Robert Y. Conrad Post T. W. Whitacre Goodwin H. Williams E. P. Berlin C. H. Iden M. F. Wisecarver Rice Levi John B. Neill Plybon J. M. H. Clagett Lewis Glover Steve Hawkins H. B. Harris Ollie Thomas

Weather Outlook For Week Beginning Monday

Weather outlook for the week starting Monday notes showers possible in Virginia on Monday. Cool start with light frost likely in interior North Atlantic states, then warming Tuesday and Wednesday, cooler Thursday, warmer Saturday in inland areas. Showers expected Wednesday and again Saturday or Saturday night across North and Middle Atlantic states.

Associated Press Washington North Middle Atlantic Virginia North Atlantic

Necklace Loss Reported Worth Ninety Thousand Dollars

Mrs. Converse Strong of Santa Barbara California reported the loss of a pearl necklace valued at 90 000 dollars. Police searched the Roma liner and nearby areas as investigators sought the missing jewelry. In a separate note at Churchill Downs Kentucky Equipoise was scratched from the Kentucky Derby entry due to a quarter crack.

Associated Press New York Converse Strong Santa Barbara Calif Roma Tirs. Strong Churchill Downs Louisville Equipoise Freddie Hopkins Hopkins

Dry agents warned over seized liquor misuse

The weekly bulletin of the prohibition bureau warns dry agents not to appropriate seized liquor for personal use. It states liquor held under seizure is contraband and only the amount needed for court evidence may be removed from the officer’s container.

The Associated Press Washington Bulletin Prohibition Bureau

Bowling Trophies Displayed At Local Shop Window

Silver trophies awarded to winners in the Civic and Industrial bowling leagues are on display at Frank Gearings clothing store window in East Piccadilly. Civic League first to American Legion, second to Elks Club. Industrial League first to Virginia Woolen Company, second to Northern Virginia Power Company.

Frank Gearing East Piccadilly Street Civic League American Legion Elks Club Industrial League Virginia Woolen Company Northern Virginia Power Company

Notables Celebrate Dedication of Wilson Hall

A 1500 strong audience in Harrisonburg honors Woodrow Wilson through speeches by Ernest Lineweaver and other leaders. Gov. Trinkle and Senator Keezell receive praise for founding the college while Dr Duke is hailed as a builder. The program features the Glee Club with Edna Schaefer and Harriet Pearson.

Lee Trinkle Ben Wilson Harrisonburg Presbyterian Church Wilson Trinkle Keezell Duke Dr. Duke Glee Club Edna Schaeffer Harriet Pearson

Boy Charged in Winchester House Breaks

14 year old Mason, a colored youth, was arrested by Officers Boyd and Cline after police say he broke into three Winchester homes in May. He allegedly stole a tan suitcase and pocketbook from Mrs. Effie Funk’s guests totaling $8, and took a tablespoon and bread from Clayton Pugh’s home on May 13 and last night. He will face Juvenile Judge Donald L. Weems for a hearing early next week.

Marshall Mason Winchester Mason Effie Funk

Paxton Whitmore Dies at 47 in Charles Town

Charles Town May 16 H Paxton Whitmore 47 prominent business man died about 4 oclock yesterday morning at his home on South Church street after a illness of less than a week from blood poisoning contracted from throat infection likely tonsillitis He was born in Berkeley County came to Charles Town and partnered with Fred L Filnize in Winchester He bought Philips Lumber in 1919 and organized Whitmore Lumber Co of which he was president Also president of Charles Town Kiwanis Club and a steward of the Methodist Church South He married Miss Vineta Osborne and is survived by two daughters Betty and Peggy his father G A Whitmore and several siblings The funeral is expected Sunday at 4 oclock at the Methodist Church.

Charles Town Whitmore Lumber Company Rawson H. V. Snyder Martinsburg Beulah Myers Shepherdstown Ralph and Wilson Whitmore Restoa Methodist Church

Chicago Grain Closing Prices Report

Weakness on the New York Stock Exchange weighed on Chicago Board of Trade prices. Foreign market declines added to the pressure. Wheat July 2014 September 60% December 64% Corn July 57% September 56% December 4942 Oats July 2714 2712 December 2934 Rye July 38% September 386 December 417 September

New York Stock Exchange Chicago Board of Trade Chicago

Colored woman Genevieve Haley dies at 18 in Markham

Genevieve Haley wife of Walter Haley of Markham Virginia died last night in Memorial Hospital at age eighteen. The remains were taken today to Markham where funeral rites will be held.

Genevieve Haley Walter Haley Markham Memorial Hospital

Truste esale of desirable city home in Winchester

Trusteed sale of the property at 109 South Kent Street Winchester Virginia the late Mrs Mabel Woodward home fronting about 57 feet with about 186 feet depth includes six rooms and out buildings. Sale at public auction in front of the Court House Winchester at noon Saturday June 13 1931 with one third cash and balance in two annual installments secured by deed of trust and insurance policy. M Lynch trustee Duvall auctioneers.

Corporation Court City of Winchester Virginia Court House Mabel Belle Woodward M. Lynch Duvall

Dr M Guidre To Lead Hospital For 30th Year

Dr M Gui re will head the hospital for its thirtieth year with charity patients to be cared for and the executive committee empowered to collect accounts receivable. The annual report shows income of 109 967 95 with only 90 362 07 collected leaving a possible profit of 2008 if fully collected, while bad debts leave a deficit of about 16 000.

Fifteen Minute Speeches Feature In Radio Blessing

Florence Alabama Herald notes radio has shortened some speeches to fifteen minutes, a blessing for listeners and speakers alike. The item highlights efficiency gains and easier audience attention.

Florence Ala Herald

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