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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1935

Page

3

Local Honors And Transfers Highlight Spring Ceremonies

Delta Kappa Epsilon invites Charles F Mort son of Mrs Robert L McCarty Winchester after attending New York Military Academy and earning Carnegie life saving scholarship. H N Jarman transfers to Hagerstown Woolworth manager post from Paterson. Dr Lloyd Martin at Richmond Medical CollegeHOME for summer via Staunton Mary Baldwin College commencement. Berryville seniors present Dying To Live play under Miss Frances Wolfe with cast and choruses. Mrs Edgar Mason ill at Highland Avenue.

Delta Kappa Epsilon Charles F. Mort Robert L. McCarty Winchester Mort Br University New York Military Academy Carnegie Lloyd Martin H. J. Martin White Post Martin Medical College Richmond Kappa Psi Staunton Mary Baldwin College Berryville High School Frances Wolfe Kenneth McAtee Edith Russell Richard Hardesty Anne Harris Martha Jane Foley Betty Grigsby Edna Shenk Helen Berry Wilbur Gaunt Billy Barnett Katherine Chiles Alma Carlisle Louise Riley Cory Carlisle Katherine Wheeler

Social calendar highlights from Thursday events

A packed schedule lists a Girl Scouts banquet at the Lutheran Church parlor, youth and adult church meetings, a Stephens City senior dance, and regular luncheons and gatherings at George Washington Hotel, plus club meetings for Lions Kiwanis Rotary and more. Flower show, choirs, and civic league events color the city calendar.

American Legion Post George Washington Hotel Music Lovers’ Club G. E. A. Reinburg Lions Club Kiwanis Winchester and Clarke Garden Club

Dinner This Evening For Girl Scouts and Mothers

Members of the Winchester Girl Scout organization and their mothers are guests of honor at a dinner tonight at Grace Lutheran Church dining room at 6 15 o clock. The affair is hosted by the Girl Scout Council and the Board of Examiners and served by the Federated Council of Church Women. About 200 covers are set for Girl Scouts and mothers. Boy Scout representatives John S Scully George H Heist Eugene B Cooper will speak, with Mrs Cooper delivering an address. Edith Cornwell is toastmistress and Charles Mort a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon. Brown University announced new initiates into local chapters at Providence Rhode Island.

Girl Scouts Girl Scout Organization of Winchester Grace Lutheran Church Girl Scout Council Board of Examiners Federated Council of Church Women Boy Scout Organization John S. Scully George H. Heist Eugene B. Cooper Cooper Edith Cornwell

Educational field nurse tours county schools

Mrs. Emily W. Bennett of the State Department of Health, an educational field nurse from Richmond, completed a three day inspection and demonstration tour in the county. She praised the cooperation and work present and gave child health demonstrations at Miller and Bryarly Schools, Stephens Guty High School, and Middletown High School and nursery schools.

Emily W. Bennett State Department of Health Richmond Miller and Bryarly Stephens Guty High School Middletown

Middletown High to Stage Three One Act Plays

Cast lists for three local one act plays to be presented Friday and Saturday nights May 24 and 25 in the Middletown High School auditorium. You Cant Stop Cupid features John Derrick George Redway Thelma Judy Clara Redway Peggy Montgomery Harriett James Kline John Mordant Aretta Wakeman Helen Godfrey Shanholtz Griffin and Junior Stewart as the tramp. Uncle George Pops In stars Rolfe Derflinger Amelia Betty Carper Ethel William Kline Kent Steele Frederic Kline Fred Potter Staige Brumback George Benson Mary Judy Leah Freds wife. Henrys Mail-Order Wife features James Shull Abe Smithers Orville Willey Henry Gubb ons Paul Everly Jim Jones Louise Mowery Becky Simpson Janet Bowen Mrs Tucker the mail order wife and minister William Stickley.

Middletown High School John Derrick George Redway Thelma Judy Clara Redway Peggy Montgomery Harriett James Kline John Mordant Aretta Wakeman Helen Godfrey Shanholtz Mary Judy Leah Fred Henry James Shull Abe Smithers Orville Willey Henry Gubbons Paul Everly Jim Jones Louise Mowery Becky Simpson Janet Bowen Mrs. Tucker William Stickley

Commerce Group Head Against Wagner Measure

President Harper Sibley of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States condemns the Wagner labor relations bill as beyond government powers and likely to cause industrial strife. He warns the bill would deny workers and minority groups the chance to negotiate and could force closed shop unions by a bare majority.

Washington Harper Sibley Chamber of Commerce of the United States Sibley

Boston Society Girl Falls to Her Death in Sleep

Miss Esther Sears, 28, a prominent Boston society woman, died after falling from a third floor bedroom while reportedly walking in her sleep. Dr. George Burgess Magrath, medical examiner, ruled the death an accidental fall. The body was found by her maid after she failed to awaken in the morning. She was the daughter of Dr. George G. Sears, a noted physician and Harvard Medical School faculty member.

Boston Esther Sears Boston Society George Burgess Magrath Miss Sears George G. Sears Harvard Medical School

Riverside Baptist Church Votes On Leaving Northern Baptist Conference

In Decatur Illinois on May 23 the Riverside Baptist Church will vote on withdrawal from the Northern Baptist Conference. Pastor E C Shute accused sermons of Communist tendencies in the denomination and led the charge against continued affiliation.

Decatur, Ill Riverside Baptist Church Decatur Northern Baptist Conference E. Co. Shute Riverside Church

Miss Mary Malady Suffers Hip Fracture After Fall

Miss Mary Malady living with Mr and Mrs Sullivan on National Avenue fell near their home while returning from a visit to Mrs Mason, fracturing her hip.

Mary Malady William Sullivan National Avenue Miss Malady Mason Sullivan

Bramblewood By The River Girls Summer Camp

Summer camp for girls aged 8 to 12 offers crafts bathing hiking and sports. Supervised by experienced counselor with meals comfortable quarters and reasonable rates. Contact Mrs Marguerite Beckerle Berryville Virginia 123-F-12 for details.

Marguerite Beckerle Berryville

Brain Abscess Fatal to James Liggett

James Liggett a 19 year old son of Mrs Lee Liggett and the late Warden Liggett of Langdon Maryland died after an autopsy revealed a brain abscess. A former McKinley High student and Mount Rainier Grays member, he was active in Langdon Methodist Episcopal Church work. Funeral services were held May 14 and he was survived by his mother three sisters and five brothers. He had been employed by the Sanitary Grocery Association in Washington.

James Liggett Lee Liggett Warden Liggett Langdon Washington, D. C Jimmie Langdon Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday School Epworth League McKinley High School Mount Rainier Grays Sibley Hospital The Grays Fredericksburg Charicg Street N.erate Henry H. Rowland Paiage Wardensville W. Va Rowland Williamson Mr. Liggett Carrie Virginia Henrietta Wilbur Clyde John Boyd William Bill McKinley Sanitary Cery Associaton Washington

Kernstown School to Close Friday Field Day and Picnic

Kernstown graded school will close Friday with a 2 pm dismissal after a morning field day. In the forenoon report cards will be issued. a noon picnic on school grounds is planned with games before and after lunch. A Friday night Community League program will feature league members and community leaders.

Kernstown Community League

Notables Gather in Stockholm for Royal Wedding Events

In Stockholm on May 23, Princess Ingrid and Crown Prince Frederick of Denmark stage a pre wedding sequence with a City Hall reception for visiting royalty and celebrities. The couple attend a gala at the royal opera house before the ceremony the following morning that places Ingrid in the line of succession as Denmark's queen. King Gustaf hosted a royal palace musical soirée last night with two European monarchs and about 800 guests.

Stockholm Ingrid Frederick Denmark Royal Opera House Gustaf Royal Palace

Kiwanis Club Hears Report Of President Solenberger

The Winchester Kiwanis Club met yesterday with President Ansel Solenberger reporting on the Interclub meeting in Hagerstown. About 16 Kiwanians attended from Winchester as Major John S. Aubrey of Richmond was introduced as a guest. Plans were announced for a joint Rotary Kiwanis meeting on June 5 to honor Handley School and Shenandoah Valley Academy graduates.

Kiwanis Club Anse] Solenberger Hagerstown Winchester Club John S. Aubrey Richmond L. C. Hollis Autrey United States Army Insurance Department National Guard Rotary and Kiwanis Handley School Shenandoah Valley Academy Handley Ansell B. Groves San Antonio Texas International Kiwanis Club Lions Club Ocean View H. B. Wade Lions District Virginia Chamber of Commerce Winchester

Aviation Group To View New Airport Site Near Winchester

A committee led by W Nelson Page evaluates three potential sites for a permanent Winchester airport. The group discusses a possible 10 year lease with option to buy, state funds for improvements, and the need for a larger landing field than the present facility. The site on Route 50 near Millwood and Front Royal road is second in line, with landowner willing to lease ten years with option to buy and ample space. The committee will report to the City Council after consulting state aeronautical officials.

Winchester Senseney Road Millwood Road Front Royal Road W. Nelson Page Andrew Bell Donald Weems Herbert Schutte W. McC

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