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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1936

Page

3

Winchester Ladies Golf Team Defeats Waynesboro Club

The Winchester Golf Club women beat Catoctin Country Club of Waynesboro 17 1 2 to 18 holes on the local links. Mrs. Stewart O Elting led the Winchester squad with 3 and 0 match figures, and Mrs. Walter H Bosserman contributed 3 and 0. A flag tournament for men and women is planned for Saturday with handicaps added to par 70. The next tri state match is slated for June 6 and all handicap scores must be posted beforehand.

Stewart O. Elting Walter H. Bosserman Frances Winchester Golf Club Catoctin Country Club Way Waynesboro E. R. Coffey Winchester Mary Miller John Geiser Samuel Mathias Philip Williams Emma Geiser Milson Graham Virginia T. Boyd William Aubrey Frances Page Mark Landis Anne Brooke Kern S. S. Schumacher B. B. Dutton Golf Club Pro Shop

Social Calendar Highlights Church and Club Meetings

A schedule of weekly faith group rehearsals and lodge gatherings plus luncheons and social events. Activities include Young People Choir at United Brethren Church, Winchester Lodge No 867 BPOE, Grace Lutheran adult choir, Rotary Club luncheon at George Washington Hotel, and multiple local club meetings at various venues such as Braddock Street M E and the Handley Library.

United Brethren Church Winchester Lodge No Piccadilly Bradd Rock Grace Lutheran Church Rotary Club George Washington Hotel Carter Hall Burwell George H. Burwell Mount Airy Kenneth N. Gilpin Delphian Society Handley Library Margaret Collins Denny Braddock Street M. E Christian Endeavor Church of Christ West Cork Street Robert Y. Conrad _ Post American Legion Lions’ Club Kiwanis Club

Catherine Willingham Weds Fred Baker Rice in Hagerstown Union

Miss Catherine Virginia Willingham and Fred Baker Rice wed in a Saturday noon ceremony at Washington Square Methodist Church parsonage in Hagerstown Maryland. The couple, plans to reside with her parents while he works for Standard Limestone Company.

Catherine Willingham F. B. Rice Washington Square Methodist Episcopal Church Hagerstown Catherine Virginia Willingham Fred Baker Rice Lloyd G. Davis Nellie Willingham G. C. Boward Bedington Mr. Rice The Standard Limestone Company

Expedition to Lily Pons Is Called Off

The Winchester Clarke Garden Club cancels its trip to Lily Pons Maryland due to washed out Potomac river bridges at Harpers Ferry West Virginia and Point of Rocks Maryland. Members will meet June 3 at Mrs Melvin Greens home to hear reports from Garden Club of America and Garden Club of Virginia.

Lily Pons Winchester-Clarke Garden Club Harpers Ferry W. Va Point of Rocks Melvin Green Garden Club of America West Point N.Y Garden Club of Virginia Richmond

Misses Griffith Returning From Catonsville School

Misses Elinore and Josephine Griffith who have been attending Roberts Beach School at Catonsville Maryland expect to return home Saturday. They will be accompanied by their mother Mrs Alfred M Kerfoot and Miss Helen Massey who will motor to Baltimore tomorrow morning to meet the Misses Griffith.

Griffith Catonsville Elinore Josephine Griffith Roberts Beach Alfred M. Kerfoot Helen Massey Baltimore

Miss Rose MacDonald Attends Dinner for French Senator in Williamsburg

Miss Rose MacDonald of Berryville travels to Williamsburg to join a 7 30 p m dinner in the Red Room of the Williamsburg Inn for Senator and Madame Honnorat guests of Mr and Mrs John D Rockefeller Jr Senator Honnorat a leading French senator active in European peace efforts MacDonald serves on the State Board of Education Afterward she will visit Richmond as weekend guest of Mrs William T Reed The Old Frederickstown Garden Club hosts a miniature flower show at the Colonial Craft Shop on East Piccadilly Street with displays from 1 p m onward Judges Mrs H Clay De Grange and Mrs James P Reardon invite flower lovers and the public to attend.

Rose MacDonald Berryville Williamsburg Williamsburg Inn Madame Honnorat John D. Rockefeller Honnorat France Council For the European Centre Carnegie Endowment For International Peace Cite Universitaire University of Paris National Committee For Combatting MacDonald State Board of Education Richmond William T. Reed Frederickstown

Radio Highlights Schedule Summary

Radio listings recap for multiple stations detailing 5:00 to 11:00 pm programs. Includes Uncle Don Mary Small Kate Smith George Burns and Gracie Allen Lily Pons Rubinoff Orchestra Frank Knox address, March of Time, Your Hit Parade, and baseball scores.

WOR Uncle Don WJZ Mary Small WABC Press-Radio News Kate Smith Folies de Paris Willie Eugene Howard George Burns Gracie Allen WEAF Fred Allen van Steeden Lily Pons Busse Orchestra

Surprise party honors Mrs. Brandenburg at Trinity church

Members of the Philathea Class of Trinity Methodist Episcopal in South Martinsburg Virginia surprised Mrs. O A Brandenburg at her home on South Loudoun Street. The event marked the class monthly meeting and gifts included a salt and pepper shaker set. Refreshments followed with a large attendance of church members and friends. The article lists numerous attendees, noting Mrs. Brandenburg’s active role as teacher and worker.

Trinity Methodist Episcopal Harry V. Wheeler Mae Pascal Aubrey McDaniel Edith James Rex Letha Porterfield Nellie Young Harry Lewis William Busey Harry Dorsey Gilbert DeHaven Lula DeHaven Burton Lewis Hazel Boyles Cora Fowler Dan Bagent Ralph Burkhart William Stanley William Porterfield Goldie Chambers Fay Bailey George Johnson Grace Miller Ruth Johnson Laura Lee Wheeler Rex. Porterfield

Ruth Lovett recovering after serious operation

Reports from Union Memorial Hospital Baltimore indicate Miss Ruth Lovett is improving satisfactorily following an operation on Monday May 18 caused by burns suffered about a year ago. She is the daughter of Mrs. Jack Wilkens and the late Mr. Frank Lovett.

Ruth Lovett Union Memorial Hospital Baltimore Jack Wilkens Frank Lovett

County Couple Granted Marriage License

A marriage license was issued this morning to Miss Maggie Plum daughter of Mr and Mrs Vance Plum and Mr William Reed Corbin son of Mr and Mrs Dave Corbin both of the Mountain Falls section of the county.

Maggie Plum Vance Plum William Reed Corbin Dave Corbin Mountain Falls

Belle Bentley Thomas Hosts For Miss Byrd Engagement

Social notes recount Miss Westwood Beverley Byrd engagement to Mr. Harry R Kern Jr and upcoming June 6 wedding. Guests include family residents at 800 South Washington. Other items mention Frances Beverley’s Richmond trip, Massanutten academy invite, and local social visits.

Belle Bentley Thomas Bridge T. S. Thomas South Washington Street Westwood Beverley Byrd Harry R. Kern, Jr

Dayon Dean linked to Poole execution in Black Legion case

Dayton Dean, Detroit city employee and one of 12 alleged Black Legion members charged in the Poole killing, reportedly admitted to firing two revolvers at WPA worker Charles A. Poole during the so called execution. Navarre cited Dean as saying the group planned a neck tie party with robes but delayed until some cars got lost before shooting.

Dayton Dean Detroit Black Legion Charles A. Poole WPA John I. Navarre Dean Poole Navarre Central Press

Carrs to Spend Summer Here With Russell Family

Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Carr plan a summer stay in the city arriving June 1. They will live with Mrs. Carr's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry K. Russell, on South Stewart Street. Anne Kerr Russell, a Holton Arms student, arrives Friday for a weekend visit with her parents, accompanied by Anne Arbuckle, Tooke Rice, and Emily Thornton.

John Barnes Carr Clarksdale

Personal Shower Honors Miss Reba Riley in Berryville

Miss Virginia Tharp hosted a personal shower for Miss Reba E. Riley at Tharp’s Berryville Avenue home last Thursday evening. About twenty guests attended with white and green decorations. Gifts for Miss Riley included many useful items and an engagement to Lehring C. Staples was announced earlier. Miss Alice Russell entertained Berryville High School graduates at her Martinsburg Pike home Monday evening.

Virginia Tharp Reba E. Riley Berryville Avenue Miss Riley Lehring C. Staples Alice Russell Berryville High School Martinsburg Pike

Delphian Society to Study French Opera at Handley Library

The Winchester Delphian Society will meet Thursday at 2 30 PM in Handley Library. Early French music will be discussed focusing on Gluck Cherubini Meyerbeer Gounod and Saint Saens. Mr and Mrs William Beverley will host a dance Friday June 5 at Milton Valley Clarke county for Miss Westwood Beverley Byrd and Mr Harry R Kern Jr will wed June 6.

Winchester Public Schools Handley School Hoye Riley Ry Larrick Delphian Society Winchester Delphian Society Handley Library Gluck Cherubini Meyerbeer Gounod Saint Saens William Beverley Milton Valley Clarke County Westwood Beverley Byrd Harry R. Kern, Jr

Pajama Night Shirt Dispute Heads to Exposition

San Diego reports a pajama night shirt dispute to be settled at the upcoming exposition. A committee of married women will judge a quirky test including clock-winding lamp extinguishing and a yard dash as supporters trade barbs.

San Diego F. Gilbey Bowker E. H. Rathbun

Goldfish Alice Survives After Night Plunge

Highland Park residents Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Ferguson misread a fluttering sound as a canary snare. The next morning they found their goldfish Alice had fallen from her bowl into a cold heap. Immersed revived she swam again despite slight fraying, showing no wish to continue amphibian adventures.

Highland Park L. W. Ferguson Alice

William Clagett Hosts Informal Party for Byrd and Kern

Mr William Clagett invites guests to an informal Sunday afternoon gathering at his Clarke County home in honor of Miss Westwood Beverley Byrd and Mr Harry R Kern Jr The event is described as a friendly social at the Clagett residence in Clarke County.

William Clagett Clarke County Miss Westwood Beverley Byrd Harry R. Kern, Jr

Canute’s Recantation Incident Leads to Jail and Fine

Janes Dvorak complained to police that trains from the Chicago Burlington and Quincy kept him awake. He reportedly fired two shots at a passing locomotive with a pistol. Judge Thomas A. Green sentenced him to 30 days in jail and a $25 fine for assault with a gun.

Chicago Janes Dvorak Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Thomas A. Green

Price Cutter Bargains At Sunshine Grocery

Local ad lists Haldeman butter at 63 cents a pound Jell Sert three boxes for 12 cents Good Brooms 34 cents and Perfection Oil Wicks 23 cents at Sunshine Grocery located 26 E Monmouth Street with quick sale emphasis.

Haldeman’s Sunshine Grocery E. Monmouth St

Crocheted Flower Directions Offer by The Crochet Bureau

Illustrated sheet of diled directions sent free upon receipt of self addressed return envelope with a three cent stamp to The Crochet Bureau of this Newspaper at 522 Fifth Avenue New York City Specify Crocheted Flower.

Fifth Avenue New York City

Also Mentioned on This Page

Winchester Ladies Lester D. Arnold Whitham New York Gordon Whitham Arnold Tamarack Country Club Atlantic Miss Rose MacDonald Old Frederickstown Club W. E. Huntsberry Red Bar R. F. Cline Lester . Arnold Frank Gearig Margaret Hodgson Oss Huntsberry Alice Deford Kinloch Nelson B. Frank Deford Alice MacGill Deford Nelson Garnett Nelson University of Virginia Robert B. Nelson Christ Episcopal Church City Virginia Theological Seminary Alexandria O. A. Brandenburg Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals Robert M. Ward Sou Washington Street Evelyn Nixon Fredericksburg Fredericksburg State Teachers’ College Evelyn Williams Nixon John Nixon Charlotte Robertson R. G. Perce Rectortown Miami Fla Indianapolis Ind Mrs. Nichols Miss Byrd Frances Beverley American Legion Auxiliary Virginia Frank Gearing Massanutten Military Academy Woodstock Frank Wilson Gearing, Jr Mr. Gearing Andre Wilson Gearing Woodsili Mrs. M B. Bickers Swimley South Stewart Street James D. Nevitt Mr. Nevitt Oklahoma City Okla Esther Norton Bridge Club North Braddock Street John B. Parsons Washington, D. C Carrie Hunter Gray Gables, Inn Joseph Cooper John Hauptman Strother Sherman Martinsburg Arthur Woore West King Street Hauptman Round Hill Methodist Church R. B. Nelson Atlantic City N. J ASCO Choice Dayton Mrs. J. B. Carr California Canute Shenandoah Valley National Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Underwood N. Loudoun St Rexall Brooks’ Pharmacy Tavenner N. Loudoun Street Big Joe Winchester’s Bakery the Commercial & Savings Bank Westinghouse Automatic Northern Virginia Power Co N. Loudoun Shirley Margaret L. Hodgson Just R. M. Swimley
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