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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1935

Page

3

Miss Anna Catherine Spiker Weds Norvil Kibler in Quiet Virginia Ceremony

Announcement from Mr. and Mrs. Harry N. Spiker of Saumsville Virginia states their daughter Miss Anna Catherine Spiker married Mr. Norvil S. Kibler yesterday in a morning Lutheran Church ceremony at Toms Brook. The couple, from Shenandoah county families, will reside in Toms Brook. Kibler, longtime employee and manager at the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company store on South Loudoun Street in Winchester, was married in a simple service conducted by Rev. A. R. Shumate.

Harry N. Spiker Saumsville Anna Catherine Spiker Norvil S. Kibler W. D. Kibler Toms Brook A. R. Shumate F. G. Senger Winchester United Brethren Circuit Thomas Hughes Richmond Marguerite Kerr Baltimore Hughes Harry Hughes

Social calendar highlights week events and meetings

The listing covers a week of local events including Century Club dinner at Mrs. Lewis Hyde, piano recital at Handley auditorium by Kathleen McCartney pupils, Clearbrook Presbyterians birthday party at Mrs. George Pitzer home, 4 H Club dance at Stewart’s Filling Station, Lions Club and Kiwanis Club gatherings, Elks Lodge regular meeting, Grace Lutheran and United Brethren adult choir practices, Rotary Club luncheon at George Washington Hotel, and American Legion activities.

Handley High School Kiwanis, Rotary and Lions Clubs George Washington Hotel Century Club Lewis Hyde Handley Auditorium Kathleen McCartney Clearbrook Prasbytarian Church George S. Pitzer Aaiddietown 4-H Club Stewart's Lions George Washington Kiwanis Club Grace Lutheran Church United Brethren Church American Legion

Surprise Party for Mrs. Clarence Brill on Morningside Drive

A surprise birthday event was hosted at Mrs. Clarence Brill's Morningside Drive home Tuesday evening. A large guest list including Mr and Mrs William Haines and many relatives enjoyed gifts, card games, and refreshments after greetings and best wishes.

Clarence Brill Morningside Drive

Misses Marion and Louise Martin Graduate At Mary Baldwin

Misses Marion and Louise Martin, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Martin of White Post, earned bachelor of arts degrees at Mary Baldwin College and were the youngest graduates in the class. The Sunshine Club plans a meeting at 3 PM June 4 at 302 Amherst Street with assistant hostesses named.

Marion and Louise Martin Mary Baldwin H. J. Martin White Post Staunton Mary Baldwin College Marion Martin Sunshine Club Braddock Street Methodist Episopal Church South Martin Wisecarver Amherst Street O. L. Jamison Charles R. Keeler J. H. Light

Petillo Wins Record 500 Mile Race At Indianapolis Speedrome

Kelly Petillo, driving from Los Angeles, wins the fastest 500 mile race at Indianapolis in 4 hours 42 minutes 37.71 seconds at 106.240 mph. Clay Weatherly dies after a crash, part of a deadly schedule that has claimed several lives in recent races. Weatherly and Ed Bradburn were injured, petillo earns $20,000 plus prizes bringing total near $33,000.

Indianapolis Kelly Petillo Los Angeles Indianapolis Speedway Clay Weatherly Cincinnati Weatherly Leon Duray Hannon Ed Bradburn Bradburn W. H Stubby) Stubblefield Leo Whittaker Petillo Cummings Wilbur Shaw Shaw Floyd Robert Ralph Hepburn William Shortly) Cantlon Detroit Chet Gardner Long Beach Col Deacon Litz du Bois George Doc) Mackenzie Eddington Chet Miller Louis Meyer Huntington Park Cal Fred Frame

Dept Store Sales Up 21 Percent In Apr

Richmond May 30. Department stores in the fifth Federal Reserve district averaged about 21 percent higher in April than a year earlier. Cumulative sales since Jan 1 were roughly 8 percent above the first four months of 1934. The Richmond bank report notes declines in rediscounts and loans, but higher industrial loans, reserves, and cash in vaults.

Richmond Federal Reserve District Federal Reserve Bank Richmond Reserve Bank Federal Reserve

Farley to Speak Here at Postmasters Meeting

A two day gathering for postmasters continues with June 17 speeches by Farley and June 18 remarks from E A Meeks and Mrs H Stonesifer. Officers include E S Moore and W S Barrett. invitations have gone to 1950 Virginia postmasters for the sessions.

Farley E. A. Meeks National League of Postmasters H. Stonesifer E. S. Moore Stafford Wavely S. Barrett Dendron George R. Mitchell Gladys Mildred L. Russell Oatland Edith E. Payne Falmouth Andrew Bell Chamber of Commerce George Washington Hotel Virginia

Miss Emily Pierce Heads for Philadelphia Visit

Miss Emily Pierce leaves by motor this morning for Philadelphia Pennsylvania to visit friends for several days.

Emily Pierce Philadelphia

House Group Moves to Canvass New Constitution

Washington May 31 A coalition of House members plans an immediate canvass on the possibility of a constitutional convention Representative Maverick of Texas said Keller the group’s chairman would call a meeting within days Maverick urged limiting Supreme Court power to strike down acts or setting a system where acts deemed unconstitutional become constitutional if Congress passes them.

Washington House Representative Maverick Dtex Representative Keller D-Ill Supreme Court Congress

Forest Service Plans 156 Million Relief Project Nationwide

The Forest Service proposes to spend 156 298 000 dollars of work relief funds on forests and shelter belts. The plan aims to start immediately and employ relief rolls in cities. Funds would also cover building landing fields for air support in fighting forest fires.

Washington Forest Service Agriculture Department Work Relief Organization

Lost small male dog found on Fairmont avenue

The Winchester Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals seeks information about a small male dog found Tuesday on Fairmont avenue. He wears a Washington county, Pa., license of 1935 No. 6300 with black curly hair and white chest and legs. Calls to 41-J or 629-J reported.

Winchester Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals Fairmont Avenue Washington County

Children’s Day Programs in Local Churches This Sunday

The Reli ance United Brethren Church Sunday School hosts a 10am Children’s Day program with music pantomimes exercises and recitations. Stephens City Church holds an 8pm Children’s Day celebration assisted by the choir. Ridings Chapel offers a 3:30pm memorial sermon with music. all are invited, especially cemetery supporters.

United Brethren Church Reliance Stephens City Ridings Chapel

Notice to creditors for the estate of Rush Racey

All persons holding claims against the estate of Rush Racey must present them promptly. Creditors are urged to settle their accounts immediately. Harry L. McCann is administrator of the estate.

Rush Racey Harry L. McCann

Bartonville Church Members to Transfer to Winchester

Revival at Church of Christ on West Cork Street nears climax with 19 confessions and two baptisms after tonight’s sermon on dangers in religion. A large Galilee Church delegation attends as Bartonville members join Winchester Church of Christ the next day.

Church of Christ West Cork Street George Earle Owen Galilee Church Stateong Bible School Bartonville Church of Christ W. L. Dudley Winchester Church of Christ

Flandin Loses Plea For Power In French Crisis

Paris May 30 Premier Pierre Etiienne Flandin loses his bid for dictatorial powers to defend the franc as Bouisson moves to form a new government. The Bouisson cabinet aims to curb gold outflow, close a financial establishment, and prepare a decree power plan amid a 353 to 202 vote against Flandin.

Associated Press Paris Pierre- Etiienne Flandin Fernand Bouisson Chamber Bank of France Flandin Bouisson Louis Germain-Martin

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mr. Kibler Handley District Nurse Group District Nurse Association Methodist Mission Group Women's Adult Missionary Society of The Methodist Episcopal Church, South M. E. Church Daniel Morgan Gore Memorial Hospital Pitcock Highland Avenue W. Blair Hahn Spartansburg S. C R. S. Smith Middle Road Kernstown Winchester Lodge Benevolent Order of Elks Rotary Club Warner Luttrell Northern Virginia Power Company Johns Hopkins Hospital Westernport Wallace M. Brashears Market Street Methodist Church William L. Roberts Mary C. Kerns Roberts E. J. Roberts Harry Kerns Golf Club Winchester Golf Club J. T. Engle J. M Clara V. Fultz W. Boscawen St Rexall Brooks’ Pharmacy South Main Street Racer Dept P. C E. L. Bruce Co Terminix E. L. Bruca Co Terminix CO E. W. Armstrong CO E. Piccadilly St House Group Organizing Bartonville Albert Lebrun Socialist Party Pierre Laval Joseph Caillaux Radical Socialist Party Francois Pietri Center Group Chamber of Deputies Herriot France Shenandoah Valley National Bank Stores N. Loudoun St Loudoun St Veal Lovett’s R. M. Swimley Hamman’s Dollar Store BIG Joe Margaret L. Hodgson Lovett Brothers
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