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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1936

Page

3

Winchester social calendar highlights meetings and luncheons

Social calendar lists noon luncheon with leaders and canvassers of the Winchester National Concert Association at George Washington Hotel. Afternoon events include Little Garden Club meeting at Mrs. Peyton Marshall’s Stewart street home and Woman's Auxiliary at Winchester Memorial Hospital Nurses Home. Evening sessions cover W C T U at Friends' Meeting House and Winchester Camp No 15510 Modern Woodmen of America at 209 North Loudoun Street.

Winchester National Concert Association George Washington Hotel Beer F. W. Post Post Friends’ Meeting House Winchester Modern Woodmen of America Camp Hall North Loudoun Street

Miss Anne Tucker McGuire Shines On English Stage

Miss Anne Tucker McGuire daughter of Dr. Hunter H McGuire has spent six months in England and now stars in the play Three Men On a Horse She is reportedly offered a Gaumont British contract and may begin film work within a week.

Anne Tucker McGuire Hunter H. McGuire England Gaumont

Colored Woman Dies From TB In Front Royal

Margaret A. Jackson aged 37 wife of Lewis Jackson died yesterday at her home 48 Fremont Street from tuberculosis She was a native of Mount Jackson Virginia daughter of John W Clifford and Mary Taylor Clifford Survived by husband four children five sisters and her father Funeral from the home at 2 pm tomorrow with interment at Front Royal Virginia

Margaret A. Jackson Lewis Jackson Fremont Street Mount Jackson John W Mary Taylor Clifford Front Royal

Modern Etiquette Q A guide to manners and courtesies in social events

Questions and answers cover dating behavior and dining etiquette. The dialogue notes that frequent dancing by a young couple signals mounting feelings, suggests finger handling for crackers celery and radishes, and prescribes lifting the hat when accepting or offering courtesy.

Legion Banquet to Install New Officers in Berryville

Berryville October 3. Lloyd Williams Post American Legion hosts banquet October 7 at Battletown Inn with Harold L. Scheuer toastmaster. State Commander Charles W. Crash will install officers including Harold L. Scheuer as commander Ami Kelley first vice commander E P Carter second vice commander J D Griffine adjutant M F Wisecarver finance Jetsen F Spates service Dr C H Iden child welfare Joan Zombie chaplain H L Boxwell historian Wade Buckner sergeant at arms. Guests include state auxiliary president Mrs Charles H. McKinney Clifton Forge and past president Miss Frances Beverley Winchester. Additional attendance from Winchester Harrisonburg Luray Staunton guests and readers.

Berryville Charles H. McKinney Clifton Forge The Legion Auxiliary Frances Beverley Winchester Lloyd Luray Staunton Charles W. Crash Christiansburg Harold L. Scheuer Ami Kelley E. P. Carter J. D. Griffine M. F. Wisecarver Jetsen F. Spates Jetsen F. Spates, Service; Dr. C. H. Iden Joan Zombie H. L. Boxwell Wade Buckner

Miscreants Pot Shot At Lup ton Insurance Windows

Officers investigated 25 holes found in seven Lup ton Insurance Company windows on Rouss avenue. Report says attackers likely used slingshots during the night. no charges filed yet and case remains open.

Lupton Insurance Company Rouss Avenue

Potomac Bridge Plan Favored By Maryland Officials

Maryland and Virginia road authorities study a new Potomac river bridge at Point of Rocks after floods wrecked the previous span last March. Maryland seeks a height five feet above the wrecked bridge while Virginia must approve the extra height before sending plans to the federal Bureau of Roads for final approval.

Baltimore Virginia Highway Point of Rocks Maryland Virginia Roads Federal Bureau of Roads Nathan L. Smith Maryland Commission Smith Federal Bureau Virginia

William Candler Killed In Georgia

William Candler aged 46 heir to an Atlanta soft drink fortune was killed in Georgia when his car collided with a cow near Naylor. His companion George Spence of Atlanta suffered injuries not serious. Candler was son of Asa G. Candler and headed the Atlanta Biltmore Hotel. Surviving are his widow two children three brothers and a sister.

Valdosta William Candler Atlanta Naylor George Spence Candler Asa G. Candler Alanta-Biltmore

Condition Of Shenandoah Rivers At Riverton Report

North River is clear while South River is muddy indicating varied water conditions along the Shenandoah tributaries at Riverton. Local observers note differing flow and clarity in the two noted branches.

Riverton North River South River

Weekend Visits Reported From Front Royal

Miss Kathleen Warren of Washington D C and Wilma Warren of Luray spend the weekend with their parents Mr and Mrs J J Warren. Various locals and visitors are named as spending the weekend in Front Royal or nearby towns including Capt Alex Stewart CCC camp Indian Head Md and Lt and Mrs Warren Whitside Alexandria.

Front Royal Kathleen Warren Washington, D. C Wilma Warren Luray J. J. Warren Capt Alex. Stewart Indian Head Mrs. Stewart Washington Capt. Stewart CCC Warren Whitside Alexandria Elizabeth Reid John L. DeWitt Mr. Botts Reid Mrs James Marshall Elizabeth Clarke Albert Clark

Laurel fall racing opens with Capital Handicap field

Laurel Maryland opened its fall meeting today led by the $5,000 added Capital Handicap. Roman Soldier, six furlongs, trained by E Schasenmaier, tops an 11-horse field after beating Discovery in the Havre De Grace handicap Wednesday.

Laurel Roman Soldier E. Schasenmaier Discovery Havre de Grace

Celanese officials to meet in Cumberland conference

In Cumberland Maryland Celanese Corporation of America officials and employes will hold a called conference Monday. The purpose was not announced.

Cumberland Celanese Corporation of America

Minister Dillahunty accused of theft by nail-rammed corners

In Lebanon Tennessee the Rev Marcus Dillahunty a black preacher and farmer is suspected of stealing corners from his field. He nailed ends of many cars and later claimed to have found corn cobs with nails. Two of his acquaintances face theft charges.

Lebanon Tenn Marcus Dillahunty Megro

Newspaper Is Vital Link in Advertising, Agency Says

The Campbell Ewald Co., Detroit advertising agency handling Chevrolet, asserts newspapers are the quickest and most effective way to reach buyers. The agency letter calls newspapers the vital link between producer and consumer in a balanced ad program. Chevrolet Motor Co. advertising manager G. O. Fiskin notes 7,300 newspapers are in use nationwide this year.

Campbell- Ewald Co Detroit Chevrolet G. O. Fiskin Chevrolet Motor Co

Weekend Visit Highlights Local Residents

Mr Wesley Walton of Falls Church spends the weekend at his home here. State Police officer Browning Collins from near Hampton visits his parents Mr and Mrs Roy Collins. Nately LeRoy from Rockford School for boys returns home for the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs James Golden. Muriel and Patsy Coe of Washington DC arrive to spend the weekend with their parents Mr and Mrs Henry Coe.

Wesley Walton Falls Church Browning Collins State Hampton Roy F. Collins Nately LeRoy Rockford School For Boys James Golden Muriel Patsy Coe Washington, D. C Mrs Henry Coe

Warren Wins Over Strasburg In 12 0 Football Duel

Warren County High School defeated Strasburg High School 12 to 0 at Strasburg marking the first win over the foe in three years. Ecklar, the Warren quarterback, scored both touchdowns while Clyde Jackson suffered a broken nose and Cornwell Poland broke a collar bone. The Warren County band accompanied the team and Warren next meets Hedgesville in West Virginia.

Front Royal Warren County High School Strasburg High School Strasburg Rage Tine Ecklara

Anderson Rites To Be From Home

Funeral services for Mrs. Sallie Anderson will be held Sunday at 2:30 PM at Old School Baptist Church in Front Royal. Elder A. L. Harrison will preside. Honorary pallbearers include T. B. Doman Hackett Kerns J. Z. Compton William Sargent. Active pallbearers are Maurice Shirley Ray Jones Lewin Eastham Joe Compton Ian Simpson Aubrey Smith.

Front Royal Old School Baptist Church Sallie Anderson A. L. Harrison T. B. Doman Hackett Kerns J. Z. Compton William Sargent Maurice Shirley Ray Jones Lewin Eastham Joe Compton Ian Simpson Aubrey Smith

Young People's Society Officers to be Installed

Front Royal Oct 3 A special Young People's service at the Methodist Church tomorrow night at 7 30 p m will install the officers for the new year begun October 1 The officers are Counselor Miss Martha Brent Burress president George M Vines vice president Miss Alice Rhodes secretary Miss Kathryn Supinger treasurer Lewis Haley

Front Royal Methodist R. B. Claggett Young People’s Society Martha Brent Burress George M. Vines Alice Rhodes Kathryn Supinger Lewis Haley

Burke party heads to Washington for eye operation

At Washington FRONT ROYAL VA Oct 3 Mr Joseph M Burke and daughter Miss Margaretta Burke Miss Nevada Sonner and Mr Garner left this morning for Washington Mr Garner will undergo eye operation The rest of the party will return to Front Royal tonight

Front Royal Joseph M. Burke Margaretta Burke Nevada Sonner Garner Washington

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John Downing Browntown Road Girls’ Athletic Club Girls’ Athletic Association Ansel B. Solenberger Doris Cunningham Kent Street Marie Fries R. E. Hockman A. M. Zirkle Eunice Hammond Katharine Sullivan Margaret Sullivan Strong Richard A. Strong New York American High Commission Port Au Prince Haiti Warrenton Virginia Bar Jean Carter Winchester Street McVay Charles E. McVay Clearbrook Corbin Harry Cook Knoxville District Nurse Association B. B. Bagby State Department of Child Welfare March Kenneth Legs Seabright Catherine March Kenneth Legg Inwood W. Va Williamsport Frank March Legg Bunker Hill High School U.S. Navy San Pedro California Young People’s Circle Church of Christ Gertrude Clevenger Amherst Street M. N. Aiken N. F. Shelton Fort Wayne Ind Genevieve Massie Stephen’s City C. E. Dabb and Harry Dieckman Virginia Polytechnic Institute Dieckman George Dieckman Helen Elizabeth Jolliffe Mr. Owens Clarke County Emmanuel Episcopal Chapel Boyce Thomas Powell Jolliffe Mr. Jolliffe Franklin Eugene Owens Franklin Benjamin Owens Laurel, Md R. A. Goodwin Cornelius van Boyce High School Washingon Owens Laurel High School Department of Agriculture F. B. Owens Joseph Annie Harrison Norris Beard George Sparkes June Annie Ballston Margaret Jolliffe Anna Pidgeon Olive Hart Bernard von Berkowitz Julian Everly Middletown Wade Hampton Palmer Upperville Margaret Martha Schink Carrie Rowe Ray Sheink Amelia Lem Anderson H. B. McCormac Thomas Harrison Burr Harrison Braddock Street United Brethren Young People's Choir Legion Head Mrs. McKinney Miss Beverley William Travers Lewis Murray M. McGuire Vermont Francis B. Whiting Richmond Lewis South Church Street F. Allerton Read Millwood William Campbell Richard Smith the Glen Edward Smith Charles F. McIntosh John McIntosh Blue Ridge Summit Bland Taylor Tucker Grace Episcopal Church William S. Powers Long View Inlaw Alan Noyes May Jacqueline Neyes Evanston, Ill Powers Samuel D. Gless Edwin Gilkeson Parkersburg Frank M. Wray C. T. A. McCormick Potomac Bridge Georgia Warren County Winchester Evening Star Gussie McFall Telephone Front Royal 149-R Shenandoah Rivers Front Royal News Miss Polly Slaughter Mrs. R. T. Green Messrs Russell Sonner Charlie Richardson Jefferson, N. C U. S. Bureau of Public Roads C. O. Maddox Willard W. Sonner Maddox Walter Boyd Buffalo, N. Y A. C. Carson Caroline Carson Betty Russell Joseph Keyser Lena Farman Erma Kline Keezletown Theodore Sapinger Peoria Ill John Eckhardt Mrs Eckhardt Eckhardt H. P. Fox Ocean Gove, N. J Hamillton Fox Randolph-Macon Academy Prof Mrs. Gasque Loudoan St Warren Anderson Shenandoah Valley National Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation W. B. Snider & Son NBC CBS Mbs WJZ Abraham Epstein WEAF London Agnes Rogers WABC WOKO WNBF WHEC WFBL IBX W. F. Bleakley WEW York Frank Knox Hull Red Grange Hildegard Smith Ballew Chateau Clem McCarthy Henry King CBS Bruna Castagna St. Louis Blues Ed Thorgenson Floyd Gibbons Vincent Lopez Chain Meredith Willson Nickelodeon Jacques Fray Ray Noble Grand Hotel Jack Benny Joe Penner We, the People Phil Lord Col Budd Bob Ripley Edwin C. Hill Harry Sosnick Berlin Marion Talley Sunday Symphony Philadelphia Orchestra John McCormack Xavier Cugat Orch Raymond Leslie Buell Geneva Phil Baker Nelson Eddy Eddie Cantor de Shae Symphony Josephine Antoine Community Sing Radio City Symphony Gen. Fishface Pittsburg String Symphony Ensemble Whiteman Varieties Education Dr. Dafoe Chicago the Commercial & Savings Bank Underwood N. Loudoun St Geo Washington Hotel Nina V. Wolford Tavenner Brooks’ Pharmacy Oakland Huweae R. M. Swimley George Washington
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