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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1937

Page

8

Winchester Camp Adern Woodmen Meeting Schedule

Social calendar lists a semi monthly Winchester Camp Adern Woodmen of America meeting at Odd Fellows Hall East Boscawen street at 8:00 p m Friday a regular R C Post American Legion luncheon and meeting at George Washington Hotel 1:00 p m and a Federated Council of Church Women meeting at Handley Library 3:30 p m Friday.

Rotary Club George Washington Hotel Winchester Camp Adern Woodmen of America Odd Fellows Hall East Boscawen Street Post American Legion Federated Council of Church Women Handley Library

Rucker Porter wedding plans announced in Fauquier

Miss Lelia Rucker daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bayard Rucker of Delaplane will wed Mr. Harry Wilson Porter son of the late Dr. Porter of Louisa and Mrs. Josephine Porter of Arlington. The ceremony is set for October 16 at Upperville Baptist Church with Rev. C W McElroy officiating.

Lelia Warner Rucker Bayard Ambrose Rucker Delaplane Harry Wilson Porter Louisia Josephine N. Porter Clarendon Upperville Baptist Church C.w.mcelroy Rucker Westham Liege Harrison State Teachers College Maury Porter Ginia Military Institute University of Virginia Kappa Sigma Fraternity Arlington Melville Fadeley Washington, D. C Elizabeth Maddox Louisa Minnie D. Smith Elizabet Reese Lenore Thomas Olivia Thomas Remington Mary Blake Fairfax Eleanor Studebaker Luray Anne Hudgins Will Messrs B. A. Rucker, Jr Mechanicsville Ashton C. Jones, Jr Henry Roberts Richmond Hunter Porter Norris Byrd Porter Jesse Porter Princeton W. Va Joseph Porter Philadelphia Upper Fauquier Upperville Miss Rucker Mr. Porter Fauquier Clara Carper Leon Kern Claude Carper Frederick County Elwood Kern Winchester First Baptist Church E. T. Clark

Garden Club Virginia meeting adjourns after two day event

The annual meeting of the Garden Club of Virginia in Winchester with the Clarke County Club as host adjourned after a luncheon at Mrs. R E Byrd’s Amherst street home. A morning business session at Mrs. Massie’s discussed roadside beautification and billboard clearing statewide.

Board of Governors The Garden Club Virginia Winchester and Clarke County Club R. E. Byrd Amherst Street Joseph Massie Gray Dunnington George Sloane Melvin Green Florida California Garden Club of George Washington Hotel

Modern Etiquette Q&A on hotel breakfast and invitations

Roberta Lea answers etiquette questions about hotel breakfast trays in a dressing gown and whether to number social letters. She also says invitations to luncheons should always be acknowledged promptly.

Young People Meet in Kernstown Church Friday

Kernstown Methodist Church youth group will hold its regular monthly meeting Friday night at the home of Mr. Eugene Lupton. All members urged to attend. Fort Monroe visitors Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Coile arrive for several days with Capt. and Mrs. D. M. Sprinkle. Mrs. H. N. Stephenson improves at home on South Washington. Warner Bros. officials J. O. Lowrey Nat Glassery and Alvin Pratt visited with Mr. Tom Baldridge. Mrs. Henry Gilpin returns from Canada expected Saturday. Mrs. Chauncey S. Jerome of Cleveland visits Dr. and Mrs. E. C. Stuart at Hawthorne. Mrs. Stuart hosts tea this afternoon. Mrs. Harry Wingfield and Miss Pearl Grim visit Charleston. Sunday guests at Otis Mauze’s home include Mrs. Belle Largent Mrs. Dora Foreman and sons Hetzel and Lohrwood Gainesboro residents. Mrs. Roy Carper Sunnyside and Miss Virginia Mauze with Mr. Robert Renner also residents listed.

Kernstown Otis Mauze Belle Largent Dora Foreman and Sons Hetzel and Lohrwood Gainesboro Roy Carper Sunnyside Virginia Mauze Robert Renner This City

Randolph-Macon Forward Movement Aims to Endow College

The conference endorsed the $200000 Randolph-Macon Forward Movement campaign led by Randolph-Macon College Alumni. Dr. Manning Potts announced the drive and Bishop Moore pledged support. Dr. Hubert Sydenstricker led the Board of Christian Education report praising private endowments while noting federal aid to public institutions. Dr. Blackwell was honored for 60 years of service as president. Maryland delegates welcomed unification and Dr. Moreland praised leadership in missions.

C. R. Curtis Board of Christian Education Hubert Sydenstricker Winchester Randolph-Macon College Randolph-Macon Manning Potts Richmond Forward Movement Robert Emory Blackwell America Blackwell Bishop Moore Church School S. C. Hatcher Maryland Methodist Episcopal Church McCloskey White Washington Dr. White Methodist Union Moreland Earl Moreland Scarritt College Baltimore Mouzon Moore

Conference honors and gavel presented at historic session

Bishop Moore led the opening of a historic conference in Winchester. Honors were announced for sec- retary posts including Dr. Hall M. Canter and Rev. C. R. Curtis. Dr. Edward J. Reese of Baltimore was presented to the conference as displays and prizes for FFA and rural exhibits were awarded.

Hall M. Canter C. R. Curtis Jarrettsville N. B. Harmon, Jr Roanoke J. Harry Smith Vinton Charles L. Robson Baltimore R. A. Bergroll Sterling C. J. Clark J. H. Bean Leesburg C. L. Beard Hamilton C. E. Brandt Waynesboro A. L. Hunter Alexandria Moore D. W. McIntyre Winchester Andrew Bell Chamber of Commerce Piccadilly Street Asbury McIntyre Bishop Moore Barrett's Chapel Wesley America S. K. Cockrell Rockingham Staunton Reese Edward J. Reese

Berryville Fair Parade Draws Crowds and Prizes

Anne Harris reports events at Berryville with a tug-of-war and rolling-pin throw among women at 3 and 5 PM. A barbecue at a vacant lot near Ramsburg's store precedes a parade at 7 PM with a route through town center twice. Prizes awarded highlight top home economics displays and county entries in biscuits fudge and canned goods.

Berryville High School Ramsburg Edward P. Berlin Kathryn Copenhaver Bernice Ritter Edna Deilinger Dorothy Luttrell Doris Anne Hayton Bern Berryville Laura Franklin R. Jenkins James Dakeman Colston Carter Lucille Fenton Marian Heine Edna Dellinger J. M. Carr J. M. Wolfe Louise Bell Loulie Vorous

Mystery Ice Cream Without a Name Heads to Brooks’

Unnamed ice cream novelty advertised by Brooks’ Pharmacy inviting customers to inspect a new product. Coupon and price details promote a $25 value package with contact via phone 766 and a promise of service with satisfaction.

Brooks’ Pharmacy

Glen Dale Promotes Hawthorne Health Poster Campaign

Clarke county launches Pine rove themed posters featuring Hawthorne and birdhouses to promote health awareness. Apple poster exhibits and health poster materials circulate in Glen Dale and surrounding areas.

Clarke County Glen Dale Hawthorne Pinerove

Convicts Break From Joliet Prison Guarded Dormitory

Three robbers slugged guard J. W. Black and used Albert Drungen as a hostage in a dawn escape from Joliet State Prison. They knocked Black unconscious with a rock in a dormitory of 150 sleeping trustees, dumped Drungen from his car two miles away, then fled. Suspects are Gene Moorehead 28 William Hanley 37 and James Page 36.

Joliet Til Stateoe Honor Farm J. W. Black Albert Drungen Drungen Illinois Gene Moorehead William Hanley James Page Joseph Ragen

Funeral Rites Friday For Late John Lodge

The funeral of the late John W. Lodge, prominent Frederick county farmer, who died yesterday at Memorial Hospital, will be held at his White Hall area home at 3 30 pm Friday and interment will follow in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Rev H M Amoss will officiate with active pallbearers listed and honorary pallbearers named. The Star’s political note is corrected: Lodge supported the regular Democratic ticket though not an active politician.

Kermit Carroll Rhoda Jimmy Livingood Lucy J. Pulliam Catherine Jackson Harold Scheuer North Church Nettie Tucker Yowell Virginia Richards Boyce Berryville Henry M. Davis Battletown Inn G. C. Snoseller C. C. Rhodes Stephens City Katharine Watson Middletown School Frederick County D. J. Howard I. Fred Stine Winchester Dalton Carpenter David Childs Sam Simpson Churchill Diggs Cecil Wolfe John Wolfe Charles Clevenger Harvey Kercheval Allen Carter Sammy Simpson Carroll Pitta Elwood C Clevenger Hampson Diggs Carlton Emmart Paul Simpson Riley Loy Albert Vorous Timothy Bill Willingham Allen Emmart Sam, Childs Bolton Carpenter John W. Lodge Memorial Hospital White Hall Mount Hebron H. M. Amoss Harry Boyles Eugene Anderson Charles Brown Alvin Dick Roy Bageant Charles Dawson Albert L. Anderson C. William Lamp Benjamin F. Hubbard Edward W. Grant Ellis Rees Edgar Smoke Brooks Taylor Edgar Collins Grover Teets Mr. Lodge

Musical Program At Grace Lutheran Tea Event

A musical program is to be held during the Mary Martha Class silver tea at Grace Lutheran Church parsonage on South Stewart street from 4 to 6 tomorrow afternoon. Performers include Helenene with Mrs Wayne Omps on piano Kriesler Spanish Serenade, Courtney Grim with Mrs James Madden on piano The Lost Chord, Louis Kneiling accompanying Kathleen McCartney Ave Maria, Shubert, Liebesfreud by Kathleen McCartney, Perfect Day by Bend sung by Gladys Patton with Mrs Omps on piano and Andrew Babb with Mildred Jones on piano accompaniment.

Mary Martha Grace Lutheran Church South Stewart Street Kriesler Helenene Wayne Omps Sullivan Courtney Grim James Madden Shubert Louis Kneiling Kathleen McCartney Bend Gladys Patton Omps Andrew Babb Mildred Jones

Deaths in Front Royal Walter Garner Dies at 65

Walter Garner died in Memorial Hospital after being moved there yesterday. He was 65 with a brother and sister living in Marlboro Maryland. Funeral arrangements had not been completed.

Front Royal Walter Garner Memorial Hospital Marlboro

Pickers Tickets Print at the Star Office

Pickers tickets are now printed at the Star Office. The notice announces availability and directs readers to obtain them from the Star Office, with reference coded 1-21-1p-1f.

Star Office

World Series Broadcasts Change in Sponsorship and Schedules

Radio highlights from New York note the world series will air without a sponsor for the first time in three years with networks covering costs. The piece lists time changes for March of Time and Pulaski Day address by President Roosevelt, plus tonight’s program premiers and Friday’s expected World Series coverage on NBC CBS and other stations.

New York Tuskegee Institute Weafnbc Bibb Graves Alabama Wjz-Nbc Wabc-Cbs CBS Roosevelt WEAF NBC WABC Hyde Park N. Y WJZ Vivian Della Chiesa Gen. Johnson James Whitcomb Riley Radio Night Club Elza Schallert MBS

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Iin Minnie Beamer Old Fredericktown Enterpian Club South Loudoun Street Lelia Rucker H. W. Porter Upperville Church Mrs. Martin Cochran Martin Cochran Dayton Ohio Secm Seene Century Club J. Pinckney Arthur H. N. Stephenson John Hedrick Betsy Rice Dorothy Kremer Thomas Warburton Thomas Edward Kremer Cameron Street Dorothy Jane Kremer Thomas Andrew Warburton Charlottesville Market Street Methodist Church Centenary Reformed Church Aid Society Ladies Aid Society Centenary Reformed Church Charles A. Anderson Mabel N. Aikin New York City Polly Buchanan W.S. Stokes, Jr John Ripley Buchanan Lony Manor Warrenton Helen Warren Buchanan William Stanley Stokes, Jr Berwyn J. A. Buchanan the Hunt School N. J Board of Governors of Garden Club of Virginia Girls Athletic Association Piccadilly and Washington Streets Congregational Christian Church Mrs. C. R. Coyle Fort Monroe, Va Capt Mrs D. M. Sprinkle National Avenue Roberta Lea C. R. Coile John J. Payette Nat Glassery Alvin Pratt Warner Bros. Theatres Tom Baldridge J. O. Lowrey South Kent Street Henry Gilpin Canada Chauncey S. Jerome Cleveland, O Mrs. E. C. Stuart Harry Wingfield Miss Pearl Grim Charleston, W. Va Lewis McDonald Roger Evans Charlotte Carter E. J. Jackson J. J. Harris Rice Levi Irene Trussell Clarke Milling Co Fbury J. W. Whitacre Emma McAtee Frances Fenton Walter Withers C. M. Polhamus Frank Hart Verta Racer Alice Cary Polhamus Helen Levi Walter Anderson Raleigh Carter Lucy Pulliam Russell Fletcher J W. Franklin Harold Pitta Billy Willingham W T. Willingham Tom Jones H. C. Barthel Dr. Osborne Phil Cochran W. Fowler D. E. Brown Susan Ayers Prince William County Elsie Davis Fairfax County Gertrude Smith Florence Gravat Arlington County Rose McDonald Hout School Anne Harris Virginia Theatre Harrisonburg, Va George Abbott By John Monks, JR Fred F. Finklehoffe John Lodge We the People Gabriel Heatter Bing Crosby Earle Hines Kate Smith Major Bowes Oscar of Waldorf Bob Crosby Chicago Margaret Daum Wjznbc the Commercial & Savings Bank Colonial Beauty Shop Cor Piccadilly & Cameron Nina V. Wolford Underwood Fanchon Shoe Rapids Huntsberry Loudoun St Haldeman’s S. Kent St Sunshine Cleanets E. Piccadilly St
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