Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Winchester Evening Star in Winchester, Virginia

We have 3,124,248 pages in Virginia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 29 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1932

Page

3

Open Door class and church groups weekly schedule

The social calendar lists the Open Door Bible Class program at Loudoun Street Presbyterian at 9 45 pm and a Sunday School rally day at Rest Methodist Church at 8 pm. Other events include Lions Club luncheon at the George Washington Hotel and Kiwanis and Rotary Club meetings along with church choirs rehearsals. A wedding skit followed a plain ceremony with Rev Mrs Kella Hoshour officiating and guests applauding the entertainment.

Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church The Methodist Episcopal Church South of Rest Kiwanis Club George Wash Young People’s Choir United Brethren Church Grace Lutheran Church Rotary Club George American Legion Post Cather Margaret Kelchiner Virginia Piggot Kella Hoshour

Mock Wedding Delights at Capitol Theatre by Girls' Athletic Association

The Girls' Athletic Association staged a delightful skit at Capitol Theatre featuring a Mock Wedding. Miss Virginia Pangle played the bride and Miss Irene Headley the groom in a period gown array, with a full bridal party and formal churchlike decor.

Girls’ Athletic Association Capitol Theater Billy Barnes Philomena Laren Mr. Barnes Virginia Pangle Elizabeth Hollis Helen Ritter Edna Holland Frances Preffit Edna Lamb Louvella Anderson Louise Rehill Elsie Mathews Irene Headley Mary Sullivan Virginia Harrell Ella Bauserman Mary

Ensign Tucker to Wed Miss McCaw in Norfolk Society Mention

Announcement notes the engagement of Ensign Alfred B. Tucker to Alice Lee McCaw of Norfolk. McCaw descent includes Charles Lee and Dr. James B. McCaw. Tucker, son of Mrs. Martha E. Tucker, is a 1931 US Naval Academy graduate stationed at Pensacola. No wedding date set.

James B. McCaw Fairfax Avenue Alice Lee McCaw Alfred Bland Tucker Miss McCaw Norfolk Norfolk Society Norfolk Senior Norfolk Junior League Alice Lee Moore Charles Lee Washington Richmond Ensign Tucker Martha E. Tucker Berryville New York City Virginia Handley High School Severn School Boone United States Naval Academy Annapolis Pensacola Fla Air Service Tucker Eliza Tucker Mr. Thomass. Ferguson Washington

Week of Penitence and Prayer Planned in Winchester

The local Christian Endeavor Union schedules a non sectarian Week of Penitence and Prayer starting October 28 in Winchester. Each afternoon from 5 15 to 5 45 services for prayer and meditation will be held with Monday’s service at First Christian Church on West Clifford Street and doors opening at 5.

Christian Endeavor Union Winchester Local Endeavor Union First Christian Church West Clifford Streets

Woman's Auxiliary of Wince Memorial Hospital Meet On Monday

The regular monthly gathering will be held at 4 PM Monday at the nurses home on West Clifford Street. This first since summer recess urges full attendance to outline fall and winter plans and work.

Wince Memorial Hospital West Clifford Street

Mrs Zirkle Is Honored At Fall Gift Shower

Mrs Fred A Crisman hosted a fall gift shower at her South Loudoun street home for Mrs Abram Miller Zirkle wife of Crisman’s nephew. Four bridge tables and refreshments followed fall arrangements. Zirkle formerly Esther Lee Saunders daughter of Rev W P Saunders Middletown and now resides at Hable Apartments. Mr Zirkle son of William L Zirkle works for Northern Virginia Power Company in the city.

Fred A. Crisman South Loudoun Street Abram Miller Zirkle W. P. Saunders Middletown Hable Apartments Loudoun Street Zirkle William L. Zirkle Northern Virginia Power Company

Miss Dorothy Russell Myers Weds Julian Richard Michael

Miss Dorothy Russell Myers of Leesburg Virginia and Julian Richard Michael of this city wed in Hagerstown Maryland on Saturday July 30. The Rev Frank Coleman officiated and the couple departed for their wedding trip. Mrs Michael is the daughter of E L Myers of Leesburg. He owns Michael Transfer Company. They reside on Morningside Drive.

Dorothy Russell Myers Michael Leesburg Julian Richard Michael Hagerstown Frank Coleman Hagerstown Methodist Church E. L. Myers Leesburg High School Duke University Durham N. C E. R. Michael Michael Transfer Company Morningside Drive City

Bridge Party and Shower for Miss Tucker

Miss Virginia Anne Huntsberry invites guests to a bridge party and shower honoring Miss Eliza Tucker. Tucker is engaged to Mr. Thomas S Ferguson of Washington. The event occurs Friday evening October 7 at the Huntsberry home in Fairfax Lane.

Miss Tucker Virginia Anne Huntsberry W. E. Huntsberry Eliza Tucker Thomas S&s. Ferguson Washington Miss Huntsberry Mrs Rhodes Huntsberry Fairfax Lane

Dairy Festival Judges Include Winchester Official

Mr. Andrew Bell secretary of the Winchester Chamber of Commerce served as one of three judges for features at the Piedmont Dairy Festival held yesterday in Manassas Prince William county. He joined by R J Posson of Washington D C and Roy A Blunt of Baltimore with Charles P McVicar Winchester revenue commissioner accompanying.

Bell Andrew Bell Winchester Chamber of Commerce Piedmont Manassas Prince William County R. J. Posson Washington D. C Roy A. Blunt Baltimore Charles P. McVicar Winchester

Little Theatre Plans Year At October Meeting

The Little Theatre will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday evening October 4 at Handley Library Auditorium. Emma Ginn Baker, president, urges every member to attend as plans for the coming year will be discussed and decided.

Little Theatre Handley Library Emma Ginn Baker

Fuller Returns Home After Hospital Stay

Mr. H. D. Fuller, president of the Farmers and Merchant National Bank, was moved this week from Memorial Hospital to his home on South Stewart street. His condition is favorable and doctors expect a full recovery, though he will remain at home for several weeks.

Fuller H. D. Fuller Memorial Hospital South Stewart Street Farmers and Merchant, National Bank

Wedding Trip Return Mentioned In Local Notes

Mr and Mrs Clarence A Lochbaum renewed vows September 19 and have returned home after a motor trip through Pennsylvania Maryland and portions of West Virginia. Several locals host guests travel plans and birthdays are noted along with visits in Cumberland Front Royal Morgantown and Charles Town.

Clarence A. Lochbaum Frank T. McFaden Presbyterian Manse Pennsylvania Maryland West Virginia Loshbaum Ethel Cain E. J. King Master Billy Palmer Cumberland Mrs Brooke Smith

Mrs Boyd and Mrs Russell Return From Washington

Misses Virginia Tayloe Boyd and Virginia Dover Russell have come back to their home city after spending yesterday in Washington.

Virginia Tayloe Boyd Virginia Dover Russell Washington

Better Outlook For Business In Waynesboro

Brighter business conditions were reported in Waynesboro where several plants added workers. The DuPont Rayon plant noted many former employees returned and production was satisfactory. Crompton Shenandoah and Stehli silk mills also hired new workers and recalled those laid off temporarily.

Waynesboro DuPont Rayon Crompton Shenandoah Stehli

Hog forecasted to lift spirits says economist

Palm Beach Post quotes an economist predicting the hog market will spur optimism, while noting past swings that pulled confidence down as hogs influence economic mood.

Economist Alm Beach

Wise Praised For Party Work By Lankford

Washington Sept 30 A statement praising Col onel Jennings C Wise for the Republican party in Virginia was issued by Representative Lankford of Norfolk. Lankford, the sole Virginia Republican in Congress, said the critical portion of Wise s letter reflected Wise s aim to be useful and praised Wise s role in the Henry W Anderson faction.

Washington Jennings C. Wise Virginia Lankford Norfolk Wise Robert H. Angell Roanoke Angell Henry W. Anderson Republican Party

Old Timers Recall German Phlegmatic Days

An old-timer remarks that Germans were once thought curably phlegmatic, reflecting a Nashville Banner bygone-era stance on national temperament.

Nashville Banner

All Creeds Endorse Scouting

Rabbi Julian Morgenstern endorses scouting, praising its harmony with Judaism and urging a Scout troop in every synagogue. He cites the Holy See’s blessing and Vatican support, aligning Catholic extension of scouting with Jewish loyalty and obedience.

Autas Vatican Catholc America Julian Morgenstern

Truett Urges Strong Scout Role in National Life

Reverend George W Truett argues from patriotism and religion that the Boy Scout movement should hold a large place in the life loyalty and love of the people. He says men should bind their lives to great worthwhile causes.

Boy Scout Movement George W. Truett

County Clubs Begin Work for New Year Schedule

The home demonstration agent outlines weekly tasks for county clubs. Activities include 4-H club meetings in Mountain Falls and Star Tannery, record collection, and planning for the year starting November 1. A Stephens City fair judging, Gore extension committee meeting, and state fair booth study are also listed. Records and enrollment are emphasized.

Mountain Falls Star Tannery Stephens City Gore Kernstown

Roosevelt Allocates Time in Windy City Campaign

Governor Roosevelt held a busy schedule in Chicago with a speech at the Eagles Hall and a formal dinner at the Schroeder Hotel. He criticized the Washington administration and urged liberal Republican principles, amid a Democratic push led by F. Ryan Duffy.

Ment Washington Wisconsin F. Ryan Duffy Duffy New York Lake Michigan Eagles Hall Schroeder Chicago

Eskimo Woman Is Old At Forty Says Explorer

A Humorist from London claims an Eskimo woman is old at forty while an English woman is not even forty. The remark contrasts cultural views on aging with a sharp joke about age.

London

Athletics win World Series opener 6 2

One year ago the Philadelphia Athletics won the first game of the World Series 6 to 2. Winchester Presbytery Board of Trustees incorporated under Virginia law. Police cleared a hobo camp east of Winchester, routing many “guests.” Thomas A Edison, noted inventor, is reported seriously ill and declining. Miss Jessie M Woore married C S Solenberger in a simple ceremony.

Philadelphia Athletics Winchester Presbytery Virginia Winchester Thomas A. Edison Jessie M. Woore C. S. Solenberger

Baltimore SM Church May Help Rebuild Randolph Macon

Five years ago the Baltimore Conference of the Southern Methodist Church may be asked to assist in rebuilding Randolph Macon Academy at Front Royal. A case of infantile paralysis is reported in Berkeley County West Virginia. Babe Ruth hits his 60th home run this season setting a new circuit record. Centenary Reformed Church hosts a special harvest service. The Woman's Christian Temperance Union proclaims liquor has no place in medicine cabinets.

Baltimore Southern Methodist Church Randolph Macon Academy Front Royal Berkeley County W. Va Babe Ruth Centenary Reformed Church Woman's Christian Temperance Union

Liberty Loan drive and local Red Cross gifts urged

Fifteen years ago a second Liberty Loan drive opened to raise $5,000,000,000. Local Winchester and Frederick county citizens pledged about $10,000 to the Red Cross Chapter. Jewelers promote Opal birthstones for October birthdays. The Empire Theatre presents "The U. S. Border Girls" tonight. The Friendship Fire Company plans to buy a motor truck.

Red Cross Winchester Frederick County U. S Empire Theatre Friendship Fire Company

Apple Market Winchester Virg Martinsburg Apple Prices

Moderate inquiry and light demand keep the market steady in Winchester and Martinsburg. Prices for apples such as Delicious, York, Winesap, Grimes, and Jonathanetail with U S No 1 and barrel or car delivery terms, noting ups in some items and futures in others with specific price ranges.

Winchester Martinsburg U. S Yorks Jonathans Grimes U.S U S Ben Davis U. S. No

Mr. Quarles Will Address Pastors

The Winchester Ministerial Association will meet in regular session on Monday morning October 3 at 10 30 in the Handley Library. Dr. L A Thomas, chairman, has announced Rev. R L Williamson will speak.

Winchester Ministerial Association Handley Library L. A Thomas R. L. Williamson

Devotional Service Led by Prof Quarles Address and Attendance

The devotional service will be led by Prof. R. Quarles who is expected to address the association. All members are urged to be present for the session.

Ao R. Quarles

Unclear Excerpt on Bonds and Employment

Fragmentary note from the Atlanta Constitution suggests a view on bonds and unemployment. The text references generations and paying up bonds, with no coherent event or clear individuals identified.

Atlanta Constitution

Also Mentioned on This Page

American Legion Auxiliary Herbert Larrick Lions’ Club George Washington Hotel Capitol Theatre Huntsberry Alfred B. Tucker Hospital Auxiliary Mrs. Zirkle H. B. McCormac Handley Boulevard Richard Evelyn Byrd Amherst Street Mary Elizabeth Carper Will Strickler Front Royal High School Virginia Carson Riverton W. E. Carson Killahevli Marguerite Jennin E W Uthridge Morgantovn W.V Ben Charles J. Blair Mrs. Blair McCormac Apartments North Cameron Street Fred L. Lord Edward Kinquit Boston Lord and Spencer Jesse Willey Willey Delcie Fincham Charles E. Keyt Stuarts Draft Mr. Keyt North Loudoun Street Wade Dixon Pittsburgh Kenneth L. Rice Cooper Apartments East Piccadilly Street Elizabeth Renner Jesse Hoffman Messrs. Lawrence Marvin Shank J. K. Luttrell Senseney Road Mr. Luttrell C. D. Shewbridge Eleanor Shewbridge Oscar Karn Carman Karn Brunswick Dorothy Woods Garfield Memorial Hospital J. D. Lakenan Ada and Kathaleena Keyser Carson Keyser H. G. Lakenan Charles Town Daniel Lakenan Hefflebowrer Gov. Roosevelt Windy City Herbert Hoover Young Democrats APPLE Shenandoah Valley National Bank Mr. Quarles Commercial & Savings Bank VOSS R. M. Swimley Geo. Washington Hotel Lovett Brothers N. Main St Nave Loudoun and Boscawen Sts Margaret L Hodgson Lovett
Search Courier

Search the Winchester Evening Star Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Winchester Evening Star?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication