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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1935

Page

3

Glenda Lawyer Birthday Party Honored in Bloomery

A birthday party for ten year old Glenda Lawyer was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Lawyer in Bloomery West Virginia. Forty four guests attended games were played and refreshments served on the lawn as sunset shaded the event. Notables included Rev. B F Spitzer and many local residents.

Rudy Lawyer Bloomery W. Va Glenda John Nesmith York Whitacre Mrs. Sawyer B. F. Spitzer Avon Hovermale Pent Hovermale Virgil Shade Elmer Hovermale Randall Omps Verdie Leith Ada and Della Hawkins Lilian Buckwalter Mildred Peacemaker Genevieve Johnson Onile Clark Irene Hovermale Violet Peacemaker Gladys Keller Mary Lee Hammock Nancy Hovermale Ruby Peacemaker Janie Johnson Loriie Hite Pattie June Spitzer Betty Lou Hovermale Jeane Hovermale June Ella Shade Rozella Hawkins Janice Johnson Kitty Johnson Willa Lee Omps Messrs Glenwood Johnson Paskel Omps Thomas Mason Lyle Johnson Billy Spitzer Avon Richard Omps Charles Omps Wayne Peacemaker Richard Hawkins Ersel Keiter Ellis Omps Austine Leith

Social calendar highlights Winchester area gatherings

The notice lists events from Wednesday to Tuesday including Elks lodge meetings, choir practices at Grace Lutheran and United Brethren, Rotary Club luncheon at George Washington Hotel, Delphian Society at Handley Library, 4-H Club debate at Round Hill, a late dance at the hotel, American Legion luncheon, Century Club dinner at Mrs. Lewis Hyde, piano recital at Handley Auditorium, Lions Club meeting at George Washington Hotel, and Kiwanis Club in George Washington Hotel.

Winchester Lodge Benevolentee of Elks Grace Lutheran Church United Brethren Church Rotary Club George Washington Hotel Winchester Delphia Society Handley Library Round Hill School House Men’s Athletic Club American Legion Century Club Lewis Hyde Handley Auditorium Kathleen McCartney Kiwanis Club

Small Boys Recovering After Hospital Operations

Master Kenneth Pugh six year old son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Pugh of East Boscawen street underwent an operation Monday morning at Memorial Hospital for mastoid trouble His condition had been serious but the operation gave relief and he is in his first year at school. Mr Kirby Hepner greens keeper for Winchester Golf Club underwent an emergency appendicitis operation at Memorial Hospital and his condition was described as improved. North Frederick Home Makers Hold Meet at Mrs R G Braithwaite home with a demonstration on back yards and outdoor living rooms. well attended.

Kenneth Pugh Raymond Pugh East Boscawen Street Memorial Hospital Kirby Hepner Winchester Golf Club Hepner Winchester Mount Jackson North Frederick R. G. Braithwaite

Garden party at Parish House to aid Shrine delegates

A parish garden party will be held Thursday May 30 from four to seven at the Parish House under the Evening Branch of the Wo men's Auxiliary of Christ Episcopal Church. Refreshments will fund delegate expenses for the Shrine of Mount Orkney Springs in June.

Women’s Auxiliary The Christ Episcopal Church Melvin Green South Washington Street Shrine of Mount Orkney Springs

Union Leaders Move Forward With Planned Soft Coal Strike

United Mine Workers plan a strike estimated to involve 450,000 workers, threatening paralysis of the soft coal fields. President John L. Lewis prepares for a June 17 strike, as wage talks collapse and operators push for Guffey Bill aid, amid NRA code uncertainties.

Washington United Mine Workers John L. Lewis Lewis Winsman NRA

Death Summons Lacy Burgess in Charlottesville

Friends in Winchester report the death of Lacy H. Burgess 58 a longtime Southern Railway passenger dept worker in Charlottesville after a two week illness. He was son of the late Ames W Burgess and Emma Tarleton Pleasants Burgess of Winchester whose hotel venture operated Hotel Evans. He married Nettie Augusta Smith in 1901 and leaves a daughter Mrs Ashby R Kennon of Charlottesville. Funeral services were conducted at his home with Rev George E Booker officiating and burial at Riverview Cemetery.

Winchester Lacy H. Burgess The Southern Railway Charlottesville Burgess Ames W Emma Tarleton Pleasants Burgess Evans Nettie Augusta Smith Ashby R. Kennon George E. Booker First Methodist Church Riverview Cemetery

Noted Evangelist To Preach June Sixth at Local Church

Miss Betty Weakland will speak at Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South on Thursday June 6 at 8 p m. The noted evangelist will conduct a one evening service and will be glad to meet her Winchester friends again.

Betty Weakland Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South Winchester

Friday Bridge Club Reschedules Meet Time to 2:30

The Friday Bridge Club will meet this week with Mrs. E. H. Durrell at 312 West Cecil Street on Friday afternoon May 31 at 2 30 instead of the usual 2 45. All members are asked to note the change.

E. H. Durrell West Cecil Street

Season of Music Club Closes With Brilliant Finale

The Season of Music Club ended its winter and spring schedule with a well attended concert. Serge Rachmaninoff pieces featured Miss Virginia Cover Russell on piano and Mrs. Frank L. Buckley directed ensembles. Mrs. G. E. A. Reinburg from Front Royal delivered a rich classical vocal performance with Miss Carolyn Quantz at piano. Violinist Miss Helen Bailey impressed with encores, aided by Miss Mary Cather. The Gypsies duet by Brahms showcased Miss Philomena Laren and Mrs. Hunter Gaunt. Appreciation grew for Club President Mrs. Richard E. Griffith and the season’s successful efforts.

Serge Rachmaninoff Hodgson Miller McNally Claybrook Carolyn Quantz Helen Bailey Mary Cather Carl Cather Miss Bailey William A. Bailey South Cameron Street Austin Sloat Brahms Philomena Laren Hunter Gaunt Richard E. Griffith

County Clergy Banquet Set For May 31 In Stephens City

The Rev. R Homer Anderson will give the principal address at a Frederick County ministers and laymen banquet May 31 at 8 pm in the Stephens City school home economics building. The event, sponsored by Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid, features the Burnt Church quartet, welcomes from Rev Allen Jones, and prayers by Rev H E Richardson.

R. Homer Anderson Lutheran Synod of Virginia Lynchburg Frederick County Stephens City Ladies’ Aid Society Trinity Lutheran Ada M. Trussell Alfred Luttrell Howard Luttrell Wickham Hick John Snyder

Weaver Rites Held for New Jersey Resident Gussie N. Weaver

Gussie Nickens Weaver wife of Charles Nickens and former resident of this city died at her Atlantic City home 105 North New York Avenue after a brief illness. She is survived by her husband, one daughter Blondell Weaver, and two sisters Nannie H. Nickens and Sarah F. Dangerfield.

Gussie Nickens Weaver Charles Nickens Atlantic City N. J New York Avenue Blondell Weaver Nannie H. Nickens Sarah F. Danger

Winchester Delegates Set For United Brethren Leadership School

Delegates from Winchester and Frederick counties prepare to attend the Virginia Conference United Brethren leadership training at Shenandoah College Dayton Virginia June 10 14 The group includes Miss Anna Karicofe Miss Otto Anderson Miss Evelyn Barrett Miss Gretchen Dorsey Ottie Fries Arthur Tinsian and Rev George W Stover The trip runs June 10 14 with registration classes and rooms Monday The cost is about seven dollars plus meals The theme is Good News To The World and sessions cover mold ing children's lives and camp fire retreats The group welcomes pastors Sunday school and Christian Endeavor officers and teachers to participate

Winchester Frederick County Virginia Conference of the Church of the United Brethren Shenandoah College Dayton Anna Karicofe Otto Anderson Evelyn Barrett Gretchen Dorsey Christian Endeavor Ottie Fries Arthur Tinsian Intermediate Department George W. Stover O. G

Funeral services for Nickens and associates in Atlantic City

Funeral services will be held in Atlantic City Friday at 2:30 PM for City George W Nickens, John T Nickens and others of New York and New Jersey. Burial follows at Pleasantville Cemetery.

City George W. Nickens Plainthers John T. Nickens New York Field This City Five Bro V Marcellus Nickens Field, N. J Lucian H Henry This City Atlantic City Pleasantville Cemetery

State Has Travel Windows To Draw Tourists In Six Big Cities

Virginia will host six display windows in major cities as part of a statewide travel promotion for the 1935 tourist season. The windows will feature a Williamsburg miniature, historical displays, and imagery from the Conservation and Development Commission. The effort follows a new Virginia motion picture project aimed at showcasing the state for private showings and eventual commercial release.

Richmond AAA Washington Wilbur C. Hall State Conservation and Development Commission Williamsburg Conservation and Development Commission American Automobile Association Er Hall Virginia Association Commission General Assembly Congress Hall

Aviator Redfern Reported Seen Alive in Guiana Region

May 28 dispatch to the State Department says Paul Redfern missing pilot seen alive near the Guiana country in South America. American vice consul James L. Park in Colon telegraphs an unnamed informant, but Redfern remains seriously crippled and presumed dead after eight years.

Washington Paul Redfern State Department Nether James L. Park Colon Panama Telegraph Redfern Guiana

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