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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1932

Page

3

Girls' Athletic Association Teas and Flower Show Plans

The Girls' Athletic Association hosted a tea with about a dozen members and guests, featuring vocal performances. Following the tea, the Literary Club met, and announcements invited attendance at a May 25 dinner at Tokus Inn and a June 3 event at Jordan Springs. The Warren County Garden Club sets its annual Flower Show for June 4 at the Hugh R Miller residence with modest entry fees and multiple prize classes. Plans list committees for class arrangements publicity flower reception and decoration. Miss Kathleen McCartney's spring piano recital at Handley High School was postponed due to illness with a future date to be announced.

Girls’ Athletic Association Ing Philomena Laren Little Mary Johnny Green Elizabeth Hollis Edna Holland Helen Ritter Edna Lamb Literary Club Tokus Inn Virginia Harrell Lord and Spencer's Jordan Springs Warren County Warren County Garden Club Hugh R. Millar Chester Street Front Royal Winchester Clarke County Garden Club Leesburg Club B. F. Browne A. C. Carson W. E. Carson B. F. Cary S. C. Reynolds C. L. Melton E. T. Whitworth W. C. Armsttrong John Downing W. J. Kendrick I. G. Bierer A. G. Weaver Parker Hitt Beverley Browne W. W. Sonner R. E. Herr Frank Gibb Henry Downing Gettier James Higgins H. S. Wagner O. R. van Deusen Miss McCartney Kathleen McCartney Handley High School

Social calendar highlights church and club events

A busy social week features Christian Endeavor activities at Woodstock and Stephens City, Lions Club luncheon at the George Washington Hotel, and regular meetings of the Century Club Princess, Gainesboro Community League, and Kiwanis Club. Evening programs include choirs, dances, and dancing classes at multiple venues.

Christian Endeavor Church of Christ Woodstock Christian Endeavor Society of United Brethren Church Stephens City United Brethren Church Lions’ Club George Washington Hotel Century Club Joseph A. Massie Amherst Street Opequon Chapel Opequon Gainesboro Drusilla Hotel Jordan White Sulphur Springs Stephenson Kiwanis Club Young People’s Choir Rotary Club Stafford Pemberton Geo. Washington Hotel

Mrs Eugene Cooper Elected City Girl Scout Chairman

The Girl Scout Community Committee met at Miss Caroline Hunter's home with ten members present. Mrs Eugene B Cooper was elected chairman and Miss Caroline Hunter vice chairwoman.

Eugene Cooper Girl Scout Caroline Hunter South Washington Street Eugene B. Cooper Donald McFadden Elizabeth Kern W. P. Massey Melvin Green Robert T. Barton Baltimore

Lutheran Women Hold Mission Study at Grace Church

The Women’s Missionary Society of Grace Lutheran Church held its annual mission study class at the church parsonage on South Stewart. More than sixty attended as Mrs. E. B. Cooper led the program on Lutheran missions worldwide and at home.

Lutheran Church Women’s Missionary Society of Grace Lutheran Church South Stewart Street E. B. Cooper

Marriages Solemnized At City Hall In Recent Days

A series of marriage licenses were issued at City Hall. May 21 unions include Maude A. Burns of Pittsburgh and Charles M. Strachan of Pittsburgh with Leveright Strachan as father. The ceremony was performed by Rev W M Brashears at Market Street M E Church. May 19 weddings joined Frances C. Hynson of Washington and Thomas B. Bailey Jr. of Washington with Charles E Hynson and Thomas B Bailey Sr. as parents. The groom listed clerk as his occupation.

City Hall Maude A. Burns Charles E. Burns Pittsburgh Charles M. Strachan Leveright Strachan Strachan Miss Burns W. M. Brashears Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church

Silver Tea To Be Given By Church Women

Plans are underway for a benefit silver tea by Circle No. 5 of Braddock Street Methodist Church South to be held Friday evening May 27 from 4 to 6 at the home of Mrs. John H Rosenberger 124 West Boscawen Street. The event features a planned tea menu and invites friends and patrons of the church to attend.

Women’s Service Guild Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church Circle No. 2 Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South John H Rosenberger West Boscawen Street Golden Rulers

Lindbergh Baby Case Gangster Sought In Maryland Leads

Authorities intensified efforts to find a mysterious rum runner linked to the Lindbergh kidnapping after a Maryland source claimed the baby was killed and buried near the flier home. Col. Schwarzkopf and New Jersey police pursued the unidentified suspect named John and connected figures in parallel cases.

Lindbergh Mills Maryland Col. H. Norman Schwarzkopf New Jersey Seashore Ocean City Hopewell N. J Col H. Norman Schwarzkopf John Dr Condon Jassie New Rochelle Rogues’ Gallery Jjoseph Perrone Dr. Condon New York City Central Bureau of Identification State Police Trenton Erg Police Department Toay Schwarzkopf

Dr McGuire to Lead Winchester Hospital for 31st Year

The report details Dr. McGuire's planned headship for the hospital's 31st year, financial figures for 1932, and county support. It notes $7,205.06 charged off as free work, a 20% salary cut, and a $10,000 increase in bonded debt. County payments and intercounty talks are described along with a bond issue refinance in September 1932.

Ters Berryville Clarke County Warren County City of Winchester Frederick County Aes Shenandoah County Rappahannock County Loudoun County Sea County Board of Supervisors Clarke County Board Shenandoah

Lindbergh Case Contact With Virginia Shipbuilder

A Virginia shipbuilder and negotiator met two hours with Lindbergh case figures at the county jail. Pender arrived with a state trooper after a Lindbergh estate visit, spoke with Curtis, then went to District Attorney Hauck. Police also arrested Hal Brown Carthon, 31, claiming knowledge of the Lindbergh baby killer and ordered to a hospital for mental observation.

Lindbergh Virginia Pender Hopewell Curtis Anthony Hauck Slayer Washington Hal Brown Carthon

Hospital bonds reduce past due accounts and honor donations

An additional $10,000 bond issue funds past due accounts totaling $12,036.25 at 1931 year start, with all bonds except a $500 issue placed. Old accounts closed at 25 percent discount. Gratitude expressed to Woman's Auxiliary $435.10, Christmas gift fund $800, Union Service gifts, A. E. Funkhouser $500, Christ Church Millwood $93, and Evening Star support. Junior Auxiliary and many organizations praised for cooperation and gifts.

Woman's Auxiliary Christ Church Millwood Boyce Winchester A. E. Funkhouser Evening Star

Appreciation for Hospital Staff Additions and Support

The report commends the executive committee for faithful work raising funds for new equipment and engaging public interest in activities. Gratitude is extended to staff and coworkers for loyalty and cooperation which enabled progress. A valuable addition to the medical staff is noted with Dr James Miller, joined since last September, enhancing the hospital's authority, along with Drs Geo H Smith Jr John B McKee Thomas A Gibson and A W Armentrout joining the regular staff.

James Miller Geo. H. Smith, Jr John B. McKee Thomas A. Gibson A. W. Armentrout

Dust on Kansas roads reaches three feet deep

A Hartsdale New York Herald note says Kansas dust is so dry that road surfaces are reported to have three feet of dust, with a quip about Kansas living up to a literary poll.

Kansas Literary Digest Hartsdale N. Y

Unknown Customer Memorial Idea Sparks Debate

After reviewing Shanghai results the Detroit News suggests Japanese go getters may consider creating a memorial for the Unknown Customer, reflecting on the event and its aftermath.

Shanghai Detroitews

Trinity Themed Services At Christ Episcopal Church

The Christ Episcopal Church at Boscawen and Washington Streets announces 8 a.m. Holy Communion 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. Holy Communion and Sermon on The Trinity and an 8 p.m. evening prayer sermon. Rector Rev. Robt. B. Nelson invites all to attend. The week’s prayer asks God to keep and defend the faithful in unity.

Boscawen Washington Sts Robt. B. Nelson

Stock and party harmony quotes from 1920s papers

The San Diego Union notes that the Senate will learn much about stock and operators seeking information. The Boston Herald says party harmony hinges largely on whether Al Smith maintains composure after removing his coat.

Senate San Diego Union al Smith Boston Herald

Morality of a receding chin debated by Dr. Fishbein

The Detroit News quotes Dr. Morris Fishbein asserting that a receding chin alone does not prove cowardice. He notes that if the chin and body retreat from danger, the evidence becomes unmistakable.

Morris Fishbein Detroit News

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American Legion Post Vaane Huntsberry’s Huntsberry Christian Endeavor Society Papal Church Pangle Strother Sherman Mary Sherman Strother Estate Ray Pangle Philadelphia Lexington James A. Johnson Methodist Episcopal Church, South Mr. Johnson Methodist Church Robert P. Cooke John Eston Cooke Lee J. McCartney Lee Jekney Claire McC. Guerrant Cincinnati Ohio James H. Bott North Loudoun Street Granger Park Heights Ella Griffin Elizabethton Charles Poole E. T. Goode Meda Dick Princess Anne, Md George Kemp Ella Giffin Harry Snyder Romney W. Va Norman Graber Western Union Friday Bridge Club Lewis H. Hyde Raymond Ritenour Strasburg J. Wilmer Biddle First Street Hilda O’leary Memorial Hospital Thucydides Dionysius China Thomas Turner Caughley Works Shropshire Berea College Connecticut Travelers Aid Society Shenandoah Valley National Bank Bar Harbor ST. George RM. Swimley Lovett N. Main St Bernard P. Nimro Hill Bldg Washington, D. C Kay Francis Capitol Theatre New York Wm. M. Scholl Lovett Brothers Christ Episcopal Church the Commercial & Savings Bank Winchester Furniture Sweitzer Pure Food Store Sree and Boscane One Rayon Margaret L Hodgson
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