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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1933
Page
3
The reception for Miss Thelma Williams featured guests from the Stickley and Williams families. After gifts and games, the party adjourned to the dining room for delicious refreshments with many relatives and friends attending from Washington and local households.
The schedule lists multiple week events starting Wednesday 5:30 p m with Girls' Athletic Association guest team rooms on West Piccadilly street. Other events include youth choirs, church meetings, Elks lodge, and auxiliary suppers through Thursday. Later days feature Rotary Ladies Aid Luncheon Briarly and American Legion posts, and more choir and community group meetings.
A display of handsome Kenmore and other local sights will be shown in the Great Room at Kenmore Fredericksburg on Saturday afternoon November 25 at 3 30 o clock. Tea and Kenmore gingerbread will follow in the Betty Lewis kitchen with a silver offering taken. The event, donated by Mrs Edmond Ball Indiana regent, travels to other states after the showing.
Visitors from Berryville Winchester and Front Royal attended the Shenandoah Rebekah Lodge No. 86 visitation in Front Royal with Mrs. Mattie Leake of Norfolk delivering the Grand Assembly welcome and talks by other members. Also reports a Community League organizing meeting at Carper's Valley School with officers elected and a next meeting planned. Youngest marriage license issued to 15 year old Maggie E. Sargent with mother present. Engagements announced for Janie Edmiston and Andrew Preston Jarvis with wedding planned at Sperryville on Thanksgiving Day.
Mrs B M Roszel Mrs T Russell Cather and Miss Frances Beverley organized a unit of the American Legion Auxiliary in Front Royal last night. All are prominently connected with the Robert Y Conrad Fest No 21 branch and with the national organization.
Mrs. Robert Arbuckle of Springdale near Bartonville, long bedridden, improved today after a severe cold worsened her condition. Close relatives gathered at her bedside as officials reported she is resting more comfortably this morning.
Miss Kathleen McCartney piano teacher at Handley High has announced tentative plans for her ensemble recital this season. The programs are for the public and aim to be enjoyable and educational for participants. She recently equipped her studio with two new pianos praised by leading instructors.
Miss Nina Williams of Merriman's Lane has been moved to Miss Mildred Boyce's home on North Loudoun Street to recuperate after a tonsil operation at Memorial Hospital. She plans to resume duties at Miller School early next month with Miss Genevieve Clevenger filling in.
The Junior Auxiliary of Winchester Memorial Hospital thanks many friends for their contributions to a recent rummage sale held for the hospital. The committee offered a large assortment of apparel and other items donated by hospital friends, and the auxiliary expresses gratitude for contributions and support that aided the sale's success.
Mrs. Henry F Kern remains seriously ill at her daughter and son in law William L Poston and wife 14 North Kent Street Winchester Frederic k County. She has bedridden illness for ten days and formerly lived in Neffs town.
Mrs. R. E. March of West Gerard street is summoned to Washington due to her son-in-law Alfred Scott’s serious pneumonia illness.
Mrs Julian F Ward expected to return home on South Washington street today after a stay in Baltimore. Seabury Dn and Mr and Mrs Henry Jennings of Berryville arrived yesterday to visit the former's parents Mr and Mrs Herbert H Jennings on South Washington street. Alva C Richards, remnants of a serious illness, resting more comfortably at home. Frank Stuart moved from White Post to Memorial Hospital for observation and treatment.
Admiral Nulton to be honor guest at Lions Club luncheon in Handley High School Auditorium with date to be announced. County schools expected to participate as preparations begin. Committee includes Hoye L. Riley chair Tom Orndorff Rev Robert B Campbell Leslie D. Kline Pat Barr. Overnight housing for transients arranged. Thanksgiving meeting planned with Rev W M Brashears and Prof Thurston De Masters. Guests at luncheon include C P McVicar Rev R B Nelson A W Richert Harry Dunn W P Hardy of Winchester and R P Hazleton of Washington D C.
The Prosperity Builders contest sponsored by Miller and Anderson and Lever Brothers Company ended last Saturday. Mrs Lilia B. Smith of 119 South Kent Street won the first prize a Maytag washer valued at 64.50 after amassing 6591 points. Second prize went to Mrs C R Wilson of Virginia Avenue who won a Philco desk set radio.
Closing quotations in Chicago and Baltimore wheat markets are supplied daily to The Star by Winchester Milling through a wire arrangement with Sticker Sales Corp. Prices show Chicago December 8733 May 9034 July 90 Baltimore spot wheat 911 Winchester spot wheat 86.
Dr. O M W Sprague offers his resignation to President Roosevelt claiming the nation faces unrestrained inflation and a collapse of government credit under current monetary policy. He urges aroused public opinion and cites reluctance to discuss policies since returning from London.
The speaker believes arrangements will satisfy all, noting there will be no censorship or gag. He supports issuing news through a central point like other departments. Morgenthau intends no censorship and aims for accuracy in Treasury news.
Col and Mrs Charles A Lindbergh arrived at Horta Azores from Lisbon and planned a return flight to the European continent via St Michael Island depending on weather. The exact destination remained unannounced as they adjust plans in their Atlantic air routes survey.
A large balloon carrying Lieutenant Commander T G W Settle and Major Chester H Fordney lifts off from Akron Colorado municipal airport to reach the stratosphere in an attempt to set an altitude record. The craft is filled with 120000 cubic feet of hydrogen gas before ascent.
Major James Mars commanding officer of the Salvation Army appeals for help. He says many people seek employment or aid for families with no income. Mothers with children need food and clothing. he asks readers to respond.
Advert shows Creomulsion as a powerful yet harmless remedy claiming seven proven components. It promises quick germ fighting and offers a on the spot money refund if relief is not achieved.
Funeral services for the late George Ray McDonald will be held tomorrow at 3 o clock from his home on North Loudoun Street. The Rev. George W Stover will lead with Rev W M Shears assisting. Interment is in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Active pallbearers include Taylor Barr Richard Brown Grover Cooper Albert Patton Fred Affleck and George Sumption from the Sarah Zane Fire Company. Honorary bearers are Lee Barr chief fire warden William Stryker Henry Moling Sr Henry Moling Jr George Patton Walter Smith and others.
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