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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1932

Page

3

Gardens and weddings highlight Winchester eventful week

The article notes garden club tours and judging led by Mrs. Edward H. McKeon in Winchester, Virginia, with anti billboard efforts and discussions on garden aesthetics. It also covers the May 14 wedding of Miss Lucy Ann Kinzel to Mr. Hugo Adolphus Maerlender at Glen Lee and related social notices around local residents.

Mr. Richardson Anernee Cam Dorsey Remus Arthur Crowell Augusta Coca Cola Quaker Oats Woolworth Public Utilities Singer Sewing Machine Edward H. McKeon Green Spring Valley Maryland Garden Club W. E. Carson Brown Warren Garden Club Edward G. Butler Frank Tilford Rose MacDonald Clarke County Kenneth Gilpin Scully McKeen Lucy Ann Kinzel Maerlender Edwin Vaile Brooklyn N. Y

Social Calendar Highlights Week of Local Clubs and Choirs

A list of weekly meetings and events at Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church George Washington Hotel and nearby venues. Highlights include Lions Club luncheon, Century Club at Mrs. Russell's, Shenandoah Valley Rebekah Association annual meeting, Kiwanis luncheon, young and adult choirs practices, Rotary Club luncheon, dancing classes, and American Legion activities.

Business Girls’ Circle Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Church Annex Lions’ Club George Washington Hotel Century Club Harry K. Russell South Stewart Street Shenandoah Valley Rebekah Association Bentonville Rotary Club Stafford Pemberton Stafford Pemberore George Washington Ho American Legion Post Young Peoples Choir Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church

Garden Club Meeting Highlights in Mrs Scully Home

Winchester and Clarke County Garden Club members met at Mrs John Scully’s residence. Treasurer James Reardon reported 11000 in Historic Garden Week receipts. club contributions totaled 465.10. Members praised a historic float in the Apple Blossom Festival and noted Garden Club of America events in Augusta and Atlanta.

Garden Club Winchester Charke County John 8. Scully James P. Reardon Clarke County Robert Barton Garden Century Clubs Glaize H. B. McCormac Victor Arthur Garden Club of America Augusta Atlanta Southern Railway William A. Lockwood Jonathan Bulkley Bon Air Augusta Medical College Woodrow Wilson

Social Roundup of Local Guests and Visits

Miss Daisy Amick and Mr Kenneth McFarlane of New York City arrive this evening to stay with Margaret Amick on North Kent Street. Mrs Fannie Wright returns to Luray after winter guests of Mrs Katie Mace on South Braddock Street. Mr and Mrs Thomas M Hiltzheimer visit Washington and stay with Mrs O T Wright. Miss Marie Cammer Miss Mary Pence Miss Lena Lichliter and Mr J D Cammer motor to Hagerstown for a day with friends. The Tuesday bridge club meets tomorrow evening at Mrs Carroll Smiths on West Clifford Street.

Dorothy Oden Ralph Klippert Washington, D. C Victor L. Denny West Cork Street Washington Denny C. Marshall Baldwin Justin Funkhouser Hot Springs The Fairfax Washington Street New York City Daisy Amick Kenneth McFarlane Margaret Amick North Kent Street Fannie Wright Luray Katie Mace South Braddock Street Thomas M. Hiltzheimer O. T. Wright Marie Cammer Mary Pence Lena Lichliter J. D. Cammer Hagerstown Carroll Smith West Clifford Street

ICC Orders Lower Livestock Rates From Virginia

The Interstate Commerce Commission directed railroads serving Virginia and West Virginia to revise livestock rates to Jersey City Lancaster Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington. Rates will be distance based. Virginia rates will decrease while West Virginia rates rise.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Virginia West Virginia Jersey City N. J Lancaster Philioneese Baltimore

Extra Police At High Court To Meet The Reds

Washington May 16 extra policemen were to be on duty at the Capitol on a report that communists planned a march to the Supreme Court chamber. Officials said the measures were precautionary and fear of a demonstration was evident.

Associated Press Washington Supreme Court Chamber Capitol

Filling Station Owner Set Afire and Shot in Hazelton

Two youths King Hudak and Robert Barron were charged in Hazelton Pennsylvania after they allegedly pumped seven shots into Stanley Yurish 26 of Butler township drenched him with gas and set him on fire as his wife and three children fled. The suspects are both from Stockton and face brutal crime charges.

Associated Press Hazelton Stanley Yurish Butler Township King Hudak Robert Barron Stockton

Values Wear Down in Steady Stock Market

In New York on May 16 the stock market declined with only brief rallies after Dupont dividend cuts. Overall list failed to advance as call money rose to 2.5 percent and sterling cables opened at 3.66 dollars.

Associated Press New York

Patman Accuses Arch Roosevelt of Bonus Benefit

Representative Patman charges that Archibald Roosevelt, head of the National Economy Committee, received government gifts totaling 779000 dollars since 1930. He cites a 10 year mail contract from Baltimore to Hamburg paying 807264 dollars to Roosevelt’s shipping company, versus 28242 dollars by other lines.

Washington Archibald Roosevelt Patman Texas Roosevelt National Economy Committee Baltimore Hamburg Theovernment

Death takes Capt. Robert Dollar at 88 in San Rafael

Captain Robert Dollar, 88, veteran of shipping and lumber industries, died at his San Rafael home after a two week illness. He was a notable figure in regional business and shipping circles. Local tributes reflected a long career and community involvement.

Associated Press San Rafael Calif Robert Dollar

Flannagan Objects To Virginia Veterans Hospital Site

Representative Flannagan of Bristol opposes locating the proposed veterans hospital for Virginia at Roanoke Lynchburg or Danville He notes rumors of a site recommendation and points to the mountain region elevation as a disqualifier while saying he bears no ill will toward the three cities The hospital site selection board prepares a report after a tour of western Virginia and plans a meeting this week

Washington Flannagan Bristol Veterans Hospital For Virginia Roanoke Lynchburg Danville Federal Hospitalization Board J. J. Phelan

Hindus And Muslims In A Fatal Clash In Bombay

Rioting between Hindus and Muslims in Bombay escalated over two days with 24 dead and 400 injured. Police fired on mobs across six districts as troops and Royal Irish Fusiliers were deployed.

Bombay Sir Patrick Kelly Royal Irish Fusiliers Jems Maulana Shaukat Ali London

Garner Loses House Leadership, Moses Says

Washington May 15 Speaker Garner faced pressure as Senator Moses urged him to suspend presidential campaign statements for 30 days to calm the nation. Moses blamed Hoover statements for keeping the public unsettled and questioned who is driving Garner's actions amidst Democratic turmoil.

Washington Garner Hoover Moses N. H Senate Texas Democrat

House Factions Lose Confidence and Action in Turbulent Era

A political commentary notes that the majority in the House has lost the ability for constructive action and with it the public’s confidence. The piece argues for accountability and reform amid rising dissatisfaction and calls for new leadership to restore effectiveness in governance.

Aged Husband Seeks Release From Young Bride

Wealthy 73 year old oil man Rutter of Oklahoma seeks to annul his week old marriage to 23 year old nurse Zelma Gramont of Wichita. He claims gifts including a $10 000 house and a $3 000 check, plus a share in his estate, were given with no affection. The couple wed in Kansas City Missouri after Zelma nursed him through pneumonia last December.

H. C. Rutter Wichita Kas Rutter Kansas City Zelma Gramont

Col Lindbergh's Former Pilot Dies In Crash

In Cottonwood Arizona on May 15 W A Clark Junior and Jacy Lynen Los Angeles former co pilots with Col Charles A Lindbergh were killed when their plane fell from 2000 feet in the Clem enceau foothills The craft spun out of control and crashed nose first witnesses could not identify the pilot. Clark was grandson of Senator Clark of Montana and a major United Verde Copper Company stockholder.

Cottonwood Ariz W.A. Clark Iil Jacy Lynen Los Angeles Wolonel Charles A. Lindbergh Clemenceau Clark Senator Clark Montana United Verde Copper Company Lynch

Crash Ends Flight For University Graduate Near Mt Clemens

A military plane accident near Cram Field today claimed the life of Richard Crabbs, a University of Illinois and Kelley Field graduate visiting an uncle in Detroit area. He was from Orlando, Florida, en route with his crew. His death follows a separate air tragedy involving Clark and Lynch, both married with two children.

Cowl Clark W. A. Clark, Jr Western Lynch Davenpor Richard Crabbe Grates Hot Clemons Mich Cram Field Crabbs Tustin Crabbs Mt. Clemens Clarence Crabbs Orlando Fla University of Illinois Kelley Field Texas

Receiver Questions Benefit Return and Hatred Over Gratitude

The statement notes that benefits are accepted while the recipient may return them, yet any excess leads to hatred instead of thanks. It highlights a moral conflict between generosity and reciprocity without additional context or named individuals.

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