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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1934

Page

3

Miss Janet Harrison to Make Social Bow in Washington

Miss Janet Fauntleroy Harris, daughter of Leesburg mayor Charles Harrison, will be presented at a Washington tea on November 10. The event, hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Harris, follows a luncheon at the Mayflower Hotel today in honor of Miss Mary Catherine Bentley, with plans for debutante events and a Gala season in Washington society. The National Symphony Orchestra season opens October 21 in Constitution Hall under Hans Kindler, with notable soloists scheduled throughout the winter.

Janet Fauntleroy Harrison Leesburg Charles Harrison Washington Society Walter J. Harrison Etown Mayflower Hotel Helent Ray Hagner Mary Catherine Bentley Hallowe’en Charles F. Harrison E. B. White Selma Harrison Nancy Benedict Harrison Washington Baltimore National Symphony Orchestra Hans Kindler Constitution Hall Worth New World Symphony Ravel Berlioz’ Rakoezy

Social Calendar Highlights Week of July Featuring Theatres and Meetings

The calendar lists events at Winchester venues including the Colonial Theatre and Capitol Theatre. Highlights include rehearsals for Sun-Up and Sun-Up Little Theatre productions, regular meetings of Modern Woodmen of America, Benevolent Order of Elks, and Grace Lutheran Adult Choir, plus an address by Mrs. D. E. Brown and a G. A. A show rehearsal. Also notes joint Rotary Kiwanis Lions meeting at George Washington Hotel and Rebekah Assembly visit in Winchester.

Frank L. Buckley D. E. Brown New York General Council of the Commission On Missions Colonial Theatre Ans Modern Woodmen of America North Loudoun Street World's All Right Coloniel Theatre Adella Dunham Rebekah Assembly of Virginia Winchester Rebekah Lodge I. O. O. F. Hall Winchester Lodge Benevolent Order of Elks Grace Lutheran Church Rotary, Kiwanis and Lions Club George Washington Hotel Eugene Myer The Washington Post Capitol Theatre Little Theatre Net Little Theatre Sidney Lanier Handley High School

R E G S Chocolate Laxative Ad

R E G S is a wonderful chocolate laxative that is pleasant to take. Its gentle thorough action relieves constipation with ease. 50c size 35c size 21c Brooks Pharmacy. Phone 766.

Brooks’ Pharmacy

Farmers Favor Continuing of Corn-Hog Plan

Farmers by ballot favor extending the AAA corn hog program for another year. About 600,000 farmers reported a two to one vote in support of the production-control feature, with Texas and Iowa showing strong benefit totals and Illinois and Nebraska among states less enthusiastic about a 1936 one contract plan.

Associated Press Chicago Agricultural Adjustment ‘Administration AAA Kansas Nebraska Indiana Michigan Ohio Wisconsin Texas Iowa Illinois

Better Film Council Invited To Baltimore Meeting

Invitations go to members of the Better Film Council of Winchester for a Baltimore gathering October 29 to 31 at the Emerson Hotel under the Maryland Congress of Parents and Teachers. Mrs. Robbins Gilman will lead sessions with luncheon daily and speakers on film issues.

Better Film Council of Winchester Baltimore Emerson Hotel Maryland Congress of Parents and Teachers Robbins Gilman National Motion Picture Skiélfenstein Episerecht Archbishop Curley Rabbi Morris Better Film Council Women’s Clubs of Winchester

Francis Asbury Union Meeting at Refuge Church

Francis Asbury Union will hold its semi monthly meeting Thursday at 8 o clock at Refuge M E Church South. Members and friends of Braddock Street M E Church South are urged to meet at 7 15 o'clock with transport provided. An enjoyable social and recreational evening is promised. Members meet at Stephens City M E Church South at 7 30 and proceed to Refuge Church. Miss Mary E Timberlake and Miss Jane H Nichollson returned to Brooklyn after visiting Miss Leslie Timberlake on South Braddock street. They toured Skyline Drive last Friday.

Francis Asbury Union Refuge Church Refuge M. E. Church South Young People’s Department of Braddock Street M. E. Church Stephens City M. E Mary E. Timberlake Jane H. Nichollson Brooklyn N. Y Leslie Timberlake South Braddock Street Miss Timberlake Skyline Drive

Police Close In On Director Of Murder Plot

French and Yugoslav detectives reveal a seven hour grilling of Sylvester Malny as they pursue Dr. Ante Pavelich identified as the plot director. A Yugoslav chief says a strikingly beautiful woman accomplice is being traced from Paris after Manny and a hotel escape.

Melun France Alexander Yugoslavia Marseilles Simonovitch Fontainbleau Porest Petrus Kalemen Kalemen Manny Marseille Simonvitch Malny Mio Kraj Belgrade Paris Byea

Bryarly Community League To Meet Thursday

The Bryarly Community League will hold its regular monthly meeting at 8 o clock Thursday evening at the Bryarly school house. Every citizen and patron of the school is urged to attend as important business for all patrons will be transacted announced Avalon Orndorff, league president.

Bryarly

Manila Typhoon Ravages City Killing and Wrecking Havoc

A sudden tropical typhoon in Manila causes at least five deaths and left thousands homeless. Five drownings reported in one section as roofs trees and poles toppled. Wind reached 57 miles per hour with ships washed ashore and streets flooded. Governor-General Murphy called relief efforts swift and sufficient.

Manila P. I Frank Murphy Luzon Island

Firdusi Crowned as Persia’s Greatest Epic Poet

The fragment praises Firdusi as the greatest epic poet of Persia and among the foremost in global literature, highlighting his monumental influence on world letters.

Three Stuart family funerals in Alexandria tragedy

The First Baptist Church of Alexandria hosts the 2 PM service for three members of the Stuart family killed Sunday by police officer George D. Roberts in a domestic dispute. Roberts, who surrendered at police headquarters, may plead insanity. investigations continue.

First Baptist Church of Alexandria Stuart George D. Roberts Pierce S. Ellis Potomac William F. Stuart Ward E. Stuart William F Roberts George Stuart Ward Ardath Roberts Ward Stuart Elizabeth Stuart North Royal Street May Charles Henry Smith

District hears from grieving witness in court case

A woman testifies with what she can do to defend her husband and family amid a charged court case. She mentions relatives and her own helplessness as the proceedings unfold around her husband’s charges.

Ward Stuart William Stuart

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