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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1935

Page

3

Watkins Host Tea After Blue Ridge Races at Annefield

Mrs. William Bell Watkins entertained about 300 guests at a tea following the Blue Ridge Hunt Club races on the Annefield estate. Notables included Gen. William Mitchell, Mrs. Mitchell, Mrs. John Hay Whitney, Mrs. T. H. Sommee, and many other guests from Middleburg Warrenton and beyond. Mrs. Earl Boyed and Mrs. Dole assisted in the dining room.

William Bell Watkins Blue Ridge Hunt Club Annefield William Mitchell Henry . Wooster Smith Wooster Mass W. A. Metzger Leesburg Sterling Larrabee M. F. Hi Old Dominion Middleburg Whitside Remount Station Kenneth Jenkins Warrenton Jack Skinner Firth Pittsburgh Ewart Johnston Douglas Crockett Fitchburg Thomas Nelson Carter Waller West St. Louis Virginia Ralph Richardson Chicago Watkins Earl Boy- Ed Dole

Lovely Gifts For Former Miss Lillian Anderson

The eighth district of the Graduate Nurses' Association of Virginia met at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg with President Mrs. Ayleen Guthrie. After the business session a social hour followed during which colleagues presented gifts to Mrs. Lillian Anderson Stout former superintendent of Winchester Memorial Hospital. Her marriage to Mr Lynn Stout of University Virginia occurred early last summer.

Graduate Nurses’ Association of Virginia Mary Washington Hospital Fredericksburg Ayleen Guthrie Lillian Anderson Stout Winchester Memorial Hospital Lynn Stout University, Va

Social calendar for community events at George Washington Hotel and local venues

The notice lists a week of social events including 1:30 p m doors for Private Lives and 8:30 p m curtain, a 10:30 p m cabaret gala for Little Theatre players, a 11:30 a m Jack and the Bean Stalk show by Evelyn Wood Marionettes in Handley auditorium, 8:00 p m first dance at a high school, and Sunday 7:30 p m World Mission observance at United Brethren Church. Also scheduled are Monday 8:30 p m a grand reception at the George Washington Hotel with the Winchester National Concert Association, Tuesday meetings of Lions Club and Kiwanis Club at the George Washington Hotel, Modern Woodmen Camp No 15510, Winchester Lodge BPOE, adult choir practice at Grace Lutheran, and Thursday Rotary Club at George Washington Hotel.

Little Theatre Little Theatre Players George Washington Hotel Evelyn Wood United Brethren Church Women’s Missionary Society Otterbein Guild Winchester National Concert Association Lions Club George Wash Hotel Modern Woodmen of America Camp Hall Loudoun Street Kiwanis Club Winchester Lodge Ellis Piccadilly and Braddock Grace Lutheranese

Private Lives to Open Little Theatre Season at Capitol

The Little Theatre starts its season with Noel Coward’s Private Lives at Capitol Theatre tonight at 8 30. Cast includes Mary Lyman Georgia Conrad Helen Shelmire Ziegler Richard Griffith Jr and Robert McKelvey under John J Williams. Scenic design features two sets a French terrace and a Paris hotel apartment.

Little Theatre Capitol Theatre Noel Coward Little Theatre Group Mary Lyman Georgia Conrad Helen Shelmire Ziegler Richard Griffith, Jr Robert McKelvey John J. Williams France Paris Winchester Henry B. Gilpin Harry K. Russell H. Clay DeGrange J. M. Steck J. M. Steck, Jr W. E. Cooper Clark Cooper

Local Players' Guild members to attend Winchester play Private Lives

Mrs. Charles Grimes Hank Keller Adrian Grozinger and Albert Geyer will travel to Winchester Friday to view the Little Theatre production Private Lives. Geyer serves as coach for the local Players' Guild, recently formed of amateurs. Modern Woodmen Camp No. 15510 will meet Tuesday night November 5 in camp hall North Loudoun Street urging full attendance.

Martinsburg Evening Journal Charles Grimes Hank” Keller Adrian Grozinger Albert Geyer Winchester Players’ Guild Geyer Modern Woodmen of America North Loudoun Street

Col and Mrs Bull Guests of Mrs Byrd in Amherst St visit

Col. and Mrs. Llewellyn Bull of The Tubyries Clarke county dine with Mrs. R. E. Byrd on Amherst street. They will close their home Monday and depart for New York to spend the winter.

Col Llewellyn Bull R. E. Byrd Tubyries Clarke County Amherst Street Mrs. Bull New York

Town Guests Attend Performance of Private Lives

Among the out of town visitors at the evening performance are Mrs Edwin Jarrett and party from Shepherdstown Judge and Mrs A C Carson Miss Caroline Carson Lieut and Mrs John Hedricke of Riverton Mr Robert Braxton Mr Clarence Reeves and Mr John Chandler of Richmond Miss Agnes Mitchell and Mr Henry Post Mitchell of Clarke county Mr and Mrs E E Keister and Mr Julian Everley of Strasburg Mr Wesley Slonaker is out of hospital in Washington DC recently underwent surgery at Garfield Hospital has returned to his home at 3122 M street northwest in DC Friends in Winchester and vicinity wish him a speedy recovery.

Bevat Edwin Jarrett Shepherdstown W. Va A. C. Carson Caroline Carson John Hedricke Riverton Robert Braxton Clarence Reeves John Chandler Richmond Agnes Mitchell Henry Post Mitchell Clarke County E. E. Keister Julian Everley Strasburg Wesley Slonaker Wesley L. Slonaker Washington, D. C Garfield Hospital

Washington Visitors Return Home After City Visit

Washington residents Mr. and Mrs. Edward Turpin and Mrs. J. Kaveney along with Mr. H. L. Irvell returned to their homes after several days visiting Mrs. TM Line in this city. Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Garvin went to Gore and Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Muse traveled to Trone.

Washington Edward Turpin J. Kaveney H. L. tIrvell T. Line Ros. M. C. Garvin Gore W. J. Muse Trone

Rexall One Cent Sale Continues Through Saturday

Rexall Drug Store promotes a sale running through Saturday night November 2 with over 250 bargains. It features two for the price of one plus one cent on items like toilet articles household remedies stationery candy first aid and drug sundries and encourages buying now for Christmas.

Shawnee Home Demonstration Club Seeks Clubhouse and Events

Mrs. Marker hosts Shawnee Home Demonstration Club meeting with motto Work With A Smile. Plans include clubhouse repairs, a November 7 meeting, and November 13 County Achievement Day with Miss Wallace speaking on How To Keep the Family Happy. An old fashioned dress review and outdoor cooking demos are also noted along with new member introductions. The Little Theatre hosts a cabaret dance at the George Washington Hotel tonight with performances by local dancers and singers. The Week of Prayer services for Braddock Street Methodist Church begin November 4 and run through November 8.

Edwin Marker Jesse Carter W. M. Bayliss Wallace Opequon John Bywaters Georgia Bywaters Joe Baker E. E. Fawcett Willie Goode W. M. Sargent Ada Glass Baker George Washington Little Theatre Shirley Ann Williams Judge Philip Williams Ewing Selvel Virginia Seal Kenneth Brenglé Elsie Mae Gaunt Woman’s Missionary , Society of Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South Bible George Bentley Virginia Weymouth Hampton, Va T. W. Harrison South Washington Street Capitol Theatre

Delightful Reception After Alliance Of Hoffman and Hardesty

Announcement of the marriage of Miss Alice Pauline Hoffman to Mr. Thomas F. Hardesty at Burnt Factory Methodist Church followed by a reception at the bride’s mother Mrs. N W Hoffman 236 Parkway Avenue. The home glowed with chrysanthemums and candles in the receiving line included Mrs Hoffman, the bride and groom and wedding party.

Alice Pauline Hoffman Thomas F. Hardesty Burnt Factory Methodist Church N. W. Hoffman Parkway Avenue Hoffman

The Chanters Hold Evening Rehearsal

The Chanters plan a 7 15 rehearsal at the Presbyterian Annex. With about six more regular sessions before the Christmas program they seek real work and cooperation from each member to meet the standard of past performances.

Presbyterian

Plans Go Forward For Reception Monday

Plans for a grand reception and musicale at the George Washington Hotel Monday evening by the Winches proceed to final stages. The event includes a membership campaign for the Winchester National Concert Association to support non profit classical programming. Memberships will be sold at the Concert Headquarters through November 9 with tickets transferable and not sold at the door.

George Washington Hotel Winchester National Concert Association

Disposal Plant Being Inspected

State Board of Health inspectors visited the city this week to examine the sewage disposal plant amid complaints from Abram's Creek property owners. Officials noted annual acidity from apple plant wastes disrupts treatment, with steps to neutralize acids and efforts by citizens to end the nuisance.

State Board of Health Abram’s Creek

End of Dole In 20 More States By Nov. 15 Seen

Washington reports that the federal dole for direct relief will end in 20 more states by November 15. Hopkins assails critics, noting 39 states funded for November with six already cut off, and warns no federal aid after December 1 for states lacking funds.

Dole Washington Harry L Kansas Eugene Talmadge Georgia Ickes Johnson Public Works Administration Hopkins PWA

Jimmy Nervous Uncertain On Return Home

New York October 31 amid riotous scenes at Chelsea piers crowds mobbed the Manhattan as Walker and his wife Betty Compton returned from Europe. Police and guards struggled to separate Walker from the crowd and usher him inside. He hinted at possible future plans but hoped for quiet work as a lawyer. Mrs. Walker supported him from the background.

New York Manhattan Walker Betty Compton Europe Chelsea Piers Mister’ Walker

Fruit Growers Assessed For Cedar Cutting in Frederick County

Frederick County fruit growers face a total levy of 1381.73 dollars assessed by County Commissioner of the Revenue Lee N Whitacre under Judge Williams order. The tax funds cedar tree cutting overseers in five districts last winter and is calculated at 423 cents per acre for orchards two years old or less and 14 cents per acre for orchards over 10 years. Districts listed: Back Creek 103.58, Gainesboro 412.68, Opequon 165.68, Shawnee 469.60, Stonewall 230.19.

Williams Frederick County Lee N. Whitacre Revenue Back Creek Gainesboro Opequon Shawnee Stonewall

Gummere to Speak at Berryville High School Event

On Tuesday November 5 at 8 PM the Rev Gummere of Charles Town West Virginia will address Berryville High School on an Armistice era incident. Tickets available at Berlins Drug Store adults 50 cents children 25 cents benefiting the County Nurse Assoc.

Gummere Charles Town W. Va Berryville High School Berlin

Last Rites Held For Mrs Martha Ellen Moore Stout

Funeral services for the late Mrs Martha Ellen Moore Stout were held at her Stephens City home on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Rev. Clark of the Seventh Day Adventist Church officiated. Pallbearers included P. E. Lineburg J. E B. Reed C. E. Staples John Hartley Robert Shifflett and Fred Snapp. Survived by children Mrs Harvey Fauver Norton F Stout Asbury Stout Mrs Rodney Mauck Mrs Sylva Boone and Miss Helen Stout all of Stephens City. She was widow of J F Stout and a devoted mother and grandmother.

Martha Ellen Moore Stout Stephens City Mr. Clark Seventh Day Adventist Church P. E. Lineburg J. E B. Reed C. E. Staples John Hartley Robert Shifflett Fred Snapp Stout

Solicitors May Have To Get Bond

City officials consider requiring all magazine solicitors to post bond or obtain a license due to numerous complaints from residents. Magazine solicitors enter the city, take subscriptions, and depart with payments for magazines that never arrive. A study of methods used by other cities to address the problem is underway.

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