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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1932

Page

3

Social Calendar Notes From Town Churches And Clubs

Town social calendar lists events at Braddock Street churches George Washington Hotel Tokus Inn Handley Library Lake land Caverns Charles Town Church of Christ and clubs Lions Kiwanis Delphian Society with meals and meetings. Highlights include a girls association dinner, tap and ballroom dancing, choir practice, a silver tea at Mrs Rosenberger 124 West Boscawen Street, and a high school commencement dance at Lakeland Caverns Ballroom. Regular meetings of the American Legion Post, Delphian Society and service club gatherings are scheduled through Friday to Wednesday.

Afl Spre The Medisperance Legion Street Methodist Church Girls’ Ciene Association Tokus Inn Geo. Washington Hotel Stafford Pemberton Delphian Society Handley Library American Legion Post George Washington Hotel Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church Silver Tea John H. Rosenberger West Boscawen St South D. O. Louderback North Loudoun Street Charles Town High School Lakeland Caverns Charles Town Modern Woodmen of America of Winchester and Vicinity South End Hose Company Church of Christ

Miss Todd To Wed Mr E C Stuart In Washington Wedding

Miss Mary Meredith Todd daughter of Mr and Mrs G Carroll Todd will marry Emmett Christopher Stuart Jr son of Dr and Mrs E C Stuart at the parents home in Wesley Heights. The Rev Father Robert E Hannon will officiate with Miss Frances Todd as maid of honor and William P McGuire as best man. After the ceremony the couple will reside in Montreal while he completes studies at McGill University.

Washington Mary Meredith Todd George Carroll Todd Emmett Christopher Stuart E. C. Stuart Wesley Heights Robert E. Hannon Sacred Heart Church Miss Todd Frances Todd Stuart William P. McGuire Hunter H. McGuire Montreal Canada McGill University G. Carroll Todd Miss Madek Vassar College Washington Society Hawthorne Johns Hopkins University John Stuart Winchester Mr. Stuart

Nelson Named Phi Beta Kappa Member at Virginia

Thirty students and six alumni from the University of Virginia were elected to Phi Beta Kappa. Rob ert Burwell Nelson Jr of the city is among fifteen from the college chosen. Nelson, son of Rev Robert B. Nelson, a senior, will graduate with honors in the BA class and has been elected to the Raven Society.

University of Virginia Phi Beta Kappa Robert Burwell Nelson, Jr Nelson Robert B. Nelson Episcopal Church Raven Society Univers

Christian Endeavorers Host Weiner Roast Event

About 40 members of the Christian Endeavor Society of the Congregational Christian Church gathered Tuesday evening for a weiner roast. Sponsored by the Senior group with Intermediates and Juniors as guests, the evening included a devotional, supper, and outdoor games. The social committee and hostesses Mrs. R C Hook and Mrs. K H Sale were thanked for their hospitality.

Christian Endeavor Society Congregational Christian Church R .C. Hook K. H. Sale

Breckenridge Improves After Paralytic Stroke

Winchester citizen Alexander R. Jack Breckenridge, paralytic stroke yesterday afternoon, showed improved condition and regained consciousness by last night. He was taken to hospital in the Friendship Ambulance from Whisson s tobacco store on South Loudoun street and is chairman of the City Electoral Board.

Alexander R Jack”) Breckenridge Winchester Loudoun Street Breckenridge

Berryville Alumni Hold Second Annual Banquet

Berryville Virginia alumni of Berryville High School gathered for the second annual banquet in the high school auditorium honoring the class of 1932. W Fleming Wisecarver presided as toastmaster as the program featured the Berryville Orchestra, vocal solos, short talks by school officials, a humorous Grumble and Growl sketch, and a treasurer’s report.

Berryville Alumni Association Berryville High School W. Flemming Wisecarver L. A. Parker Rice W. Levi C. H. Young D. G. Cooley A. F. Robertson Ralph M. Ware C. B. Carr Clarke County N. F. H. Morrison Donald Ceeley Vernon Pifer E. P. Berlin F. H. Morrison Gladys Hart Dorothy Blythe Virginia Morrison Mary Russell Lucie Price Louie Lickey Joseph Galloway Oscar Ramsburg

Virginia Odd Fellows approve expense cut at Lynchburg meeting

The Virginia Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows voted to reduce expenses during its ninety-fifth annual session in Lynchburg. New officers were elected led by Grand Master N D Clements with T C Coleman named grand warden. The Rebekah Assembly and related bodies met, with installation of officers and a small financial loss reported as donations to the home totaled about 2500 dollars. The group planned to meet next year in Winchester.

Virginia Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows Lynchburg Star Grand Lodge Chamber of Commerce George Washington Hotel Winchester Board of Rebekah Fred L. Flynn Alexandria N.D. Clements E. M. Stull Covington T. Wiley Davis, Jr Richmond J. M. Lancaster Parke P. Deans C. C.leap Waynesboro T C. Coleman Farmville A. L. Evans Newport News R. B. Hagey Abingdon Home Board of Trustees Hugh Harlow Petersburg John W. Dunn Rebekah the Elks Ireandlaaten Fannie BE. Nelson Roanoke Mattie Leake Norfolk Adele Dunham Hot Springs Warden Ola M. Bunch Annie McCoy Amelia Blank San Antonio Texas Association of Rebekahs Virginia Odd ‘Fellows N. D. Clements

Virginia Odd Fellows appoint new grand officers

Clifton Forge’s Claude B. Stickley Vaucluse grand marshal. Thomas B. Kelly grand conductor. C H Butt Abingdon grand guardian. I A Spige Newport News grand herald. C C Leap Waynesboro past grand master grand marshal. contract to publish The Virginia Odd Fellow advances. resolutions honor Dr W E Gregory Roanoke Dr R Lee Robinson Newport News and H L McCoy Norfolk. Rev James M Gard reads part of meeting.

Newport News Grand Lodge H. £. McCoy Norfolk James M. Gard

Walker charges hearing moved to oust him

The Hofstadter Committee continues a 14 month municipal probe as Mayor Walker testifies while denying broker age account influence on a bus franchise. The ongoing hearing follows a day on the stand as Paul Block and others are cited in the investigation.

Walker Page One Paul Block Hofstadter Legislative Committee Seabury

Obedience and Taxes Urged by Dr McFaden Sermon

The sermon urged obedience to law and tax support as civic duties citing streets water and protection. It warned against belittling office and government and emphasized inquiry before condemning taxes. Rev E T Clark to preach on The Church and Recreation in Winchester at 8 pm with Rev R L Williamson assisting at a union service on Loudoun Street.

Loudoun Street Virginia Mae Mr. Clark E. T. Clark Winchester R. L. Williamson

Presbyterian Church Promotes Spiritual Strengthening Service

Large attendance expected as worshippers narrowly focus on information and spiritual fortification designed to aid them during this period.

Presbyterian Church

Aged Woman Fends Off Robbers In Narrow Escape

An elderly woman foiled two men attempting a robbery, seizing her courage to confront them. The incident, detailed as ongoing coverage, notes she planned to cash a check but opted to deposit the funds after counsel from a local bank associate. The suspects fled without obtaining the money.

Boone Couple Welcome Son at Frederick County Home

Mr and Mrs Cecil Boone of Frederick County celebrate the birth of a son on Saturday morning May 21 at their home. Mrs Boone before marriage was Miss Teresa Beacher.

Cecil Boone Frederick County Boone Teresa Beacher

Flowers Placed On the Grave of Club's Founder

The Garden Club of Winchester and Clarke County decorates Miss Bessie Conrad's grave at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Conrad founded the club and died May 26, 1928, and the visitation is expected to be an annual salute to her vision and zeal. Mrs Chalmers B Strain and others visit local residents. Sadie Finkelstein and Mary Bannister Chapman return from trips to Huntington and Ashland.

Garden Club Winchester Clarke County Mount Hebron Bessie Conrad Sadie Finkelstein Mary Bannister Chapman Huntington Ashland

Also Mentioned on This Page

Shenandoah Academy Sigma Nu Y Tokus Opequon Delta Sigma Nu Winchester Country Club Academy Alpha Phi Fraternity Tokus’ Inn Alpha Phis Red” Bailey Cooper Ork Court of Honor and Awards Girl Scouts Elizabeth Kern Eugene Cooper Edith Cornwell Elsie Mathews Chester A. Hobart Miss Knee Phyllis Oakes Relief Four-H Club Relief School House Elizabeth Farrar W.A. Carskaden High Point N. C Fairmont W. Va D. F. Dyke South Cameron Street W. P. Anderson Ruth Margaret Dorothy Anderson Baltimore Lions’ Club Kiwanis Club E .C. Stuart Just AAA Christian Endeavorers Frank Valley Clothing House N. Main St Frank Feinberg Mr. Breckenridge Dr. E. P. Berlin Justin Funkhouser South Washington Street M. T. Funkhouser Dolores Funkhouser Fairfax Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South Mary Ruth DeWitt Meda Dick John Thomas Kremer George W. Allison Hagerstown ODD Fellows OF State Virginia Grand Lodge Rebekah Assembly Doumer Berlin Shenandoah Valley National Bank DR. McFaden Lovett Shoe Store Caugh S. Main St Lovett Brothers “X-Ray Mr. and Mrs. Boone Club Chalmers B. Strain New York J. A. Richard South Stewart Street the Commercial & Savings Bank Rayon Margaret L Hodgson Hotel Jack Coffee Cavalier Electric R. M. Swimley
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