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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1936

Page

3

Miss Agnes Mason Arrives to Fill Summer Agent Role

Agnes Mason arrives in Frederick County to serve as acting home agent during June July and August while Elizabeth Farrar is on leave. Mason, a Boydton native and Harrisonburg State graduate, previously worked as home economist for the Virginia Public Service Company and as Amherst county assistant home agent.

Agnes Mason Horhe Amherst County Frederick County Elizabeth Farrar Miss Farrar University of Tennessee Mason Boydton Mecklenburg County Harrisonburg State Teachers’ College Charlottesville Virginia Public Service Company Farrar Louise Cooley Home Demonstration Club

Kiwanis Rotary Lions and Choir Activities in Local Week

Social calendar lists Kiwanis luncheon at George Washington Hotel at 12 45 p m. Rotary Club luncheon at 1 00 p m at George W ton Hotel. Lions Club at George Washington 12 30 p m. Win chester No 867 B P O E meets 8 00 p m at Corner Piccadilly Braddock. Choirs meet Grace Lutheran 8 15 p m and United Brethren 7 45 p m. One day Carter Hall Horse Show with tea and luncheon at Mount Airy Scabby.

Kiwanis Club George Washington Hotel United Brethren Church Winchester Piccadilly and Braddock Grace Lutheran Church Rotary Club George W Ton Hotel Carter Hall

Patterson Reunion Highlights Family Ties Across States

The Patterson family reunion at Jordan Springs Sun day May 24 drew about sixty five relatives including William Patterson and grandchildren Elaine and Leroy among many others from Washington D C Dayton Ohio Berryville Strasburg Richmond and Manassas Also noted was the marriage yesterday at Trinity Church Manassas of Susan Gibson to Robert Fox, granddaughter of Bishop Gibson The couple will reside at Seminary Hill Alexandria The report also covers Christian Endeavor leaders Phyllis Brown and Betty McKnight visiting Winchester and Shawnee Home Demonstration Group set to meet May 28 at 2 o'clock to learn biscuit making before moving to Paxton Chapel

Patterson Jordan Springs William Patterson Elaine Leroy Andrew Patterson Dayton Ohio Fannie Myers New York Minnie Patterson Charles Patterson James Patterson Washington, D. C John Patterson John and Stewart Jessie Patterson Irvine Nina May Elwood Julian Ja Patterson Jenna Marshall Maynard Patterson Harry Allen Ancy Edward Ope Beulah Andy Cliff Emery J. F. Snapp Anklin Robert Atkinson Gibson Virginia Trinity Episcopal Church Manassas Susan Stuart Gibson Alexander Stuart Gibson Robert Fox Ernest Fox Gibson E.L. Woodward Orkney Springs John Bartlett Hull Cleveland Lucy Gibson Elizabeth Gibson Richmond Anna Bruce Whitmore Lucy Arrington Evelyn Cocke R. Jackson Ratcliffe Eleanor Gibson Mr. Fox Seminary Hill Alexannra Phyllis Brown Christian Endeavor Union Betty McKnight Virginia Christian Endeavor Union Winchester Margaret Richards George Earle Owen Owen Christian Endeavor Owens

Chanters suspend weekly rehearsals for summer break

The Chanters will not hold their regular rehearsal tonight as members voted to disband for the summer. Many will take vacations, and the group plans to restart in September with a possible secular program in fall and a Christmas cantata.

Mrs. Byrd Plans Luncheon For Bridal Party

Mrs. R E Byrd hosts a luncheon at her Amherst Street home on Saturday June 6 at two o clock for Miss Westwood Beverley Byrd her bridal party young friends and Mr Harry R Kern Jr and Winchester guests ahead of the evening wedding at Rosmont the home of Senator and Mrs Harry Flood Byrd in Winchester.

Miss Westwood Beverley Byrd R. E. Byrd Amherst Street Miss Byrd Harry R. Kern, Jr Winchester Rosemont Harry Flood Byrd Burr P. Harrison Burr Powell Harrison Winchester Country Club Westwood Beverley Byrd

Mastering a Contract Bridge Hand From a Night of Insight

Famous bridge teacher E V Shepard analyzes a hand where a 6 Diamonds contract could be made with perfect play. He contrasts correct declarer technique with his dull partner’s mislead moves, detailing the precise sequence to exhaust opposing trumps and force winning tricks.

East West Declarer Hearts North

Weekend Visit Shifts to Cumberland and Clarke County Homes

Mr and Mrs George Jenkins of National Avenue spent the weekend in Cumberland Maryland visiting relatives. Mrs William Beverley returned to her Milton Valley home in Clarke County after visiting her mother Mrs Edwin A Palmer and was accompanied by her daughter Miss Palmer Beverley.

Lee Lanham Washington Cumberland Winchester Anna Roosevelt Boettiger Roosevelt Joan Crawford Hollywood Boettiger Central Presse George Jenkins National Avenue Cumberland, Md William Beverley Milton Valley Clarke County Edwin A. Palmer Mrs. Beverley Miss Palmer Beverley Hyde Park N. Y United States of America Robin Hoods

Radio Highlights On The Air Tonight

A schedule of radio programs across stations including Benny Venuta Sones at 5 00 on WABC Captain Tim Adventure Stories at 6 15 and Amos n Andy at 6 00 on WEAF Featured acts include the Reisman Orchestra Phil Duey Loretta Clemens and Lieut B V Baker at 1 00 on WEAF and a late night lineup with Shandor violin Berger Orchestra Cougar Orchestra and Eddie Dowling and Ray Dooley on various stations.

WABC Benny Venuta Sones WJZ Tim WEAF Lowell Thomas Amos Andy WOR Stusie Vivian Della Chiesa Reisman Phil Duey Loretta Clemens B. V. Baker Welcome Valley Edgar A Ben Bernie Beverley Roberts Bill Robinson Ed Wynn Eddie Dowling Ray Dooley Benny Goodman Helen Ward Guenetti Clem McCarthy Smith Jesse Crawford Shandor Berger Cougar

You Can't Keep House Without Her Mammy Teas Towels Pattern

Embroidered cross stitch pattern 5250 features seven Mammy motifs averaging 51% x 7% inches. Includes transfers, material needs and color schemes. Supply 15 cents in stamps or coin to Winchester Evening Star Household Arts Dept in New York for pattern.

Mammy Winchester Evening Star Household Arts Dept W. 14Th Street New York N. Y

Sailor Beware Charleston 8.C. Cruiser Romiltek

A sailor misfired a champagne bottle at the bow of the 36-foot Romiltek cruiser. Spectator Raymond Grimball pursued the craft and caught up as the Romiltek toppled into the water with him aboard.

Charleston R. E. Brumbaugh Romiltek Raymond Grimball

Rascals of 1886 Crookston police report

Police noted that young men in Crookston in 1886 had a drinking problem similar to earlier times. An old file described dangerous driving and frightening behavior as they whipped horses in heavy traffic near passing buggies.

Crookston, Minn

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QE Beso Lions’ Club Manassas Church Richmond, Va Shawnee Home Chanters’ Society Daniel F. Miller Chicago C. B. Miller Mr. Miller C. M. Clayton Albin Christian Endeavorers Christian Endeavor Society Church of Christ West Cork Street George W. Cross Fishburne George Walter Cross Charles South Loudoun Street Fishburne Military School Waynesboro Cross Cotillion Monogram Club Margaret Collins Denny Braddock Street M. E. Church Mr. Orndorff and Son Perry Hardy County W. Va H. D. Flood Mr. Bolling Flood James A. Miller John Quick, Jr Joyce Atlantic City N. J W. Nelson Page H. H. McGuire Joseph A. Massie Harry K. Russell Alice Brooks Shenandoah Valley National Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ASCO Choice Calif Haldeman’s Sunshine Grocery Monmouth St THE Huntsberry Eden the Commercial & Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Underwood N. Loudoun St Loudomn Rexall Brooks’ Pharmacy Tavenner Big Joe Winchester’s Bakery Shirley Margaret L. Hodgson Just R. M. Swimley
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