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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1934

Page

5

Miss Kern Again Heads Winchester Little Theatre Group

At a packed Handley Library meeting about 100 members voted in a hotly contested election renaming officers and adding a new board seat. Anne Brooke Kern was named president. Arthur M. Field Jr. became vice president. Georgia Conrad secretary. E. P. Browning Jr. treasurer. J. W. Arthur and H. K. Benham join the board as directors with Mrs. Ian Crawford Mac Callum elected to the board. Kern retains power to appoint the librarian. The Winchester Little Theatre, in operation since 1928, has risen in impact under Kern with four plays this season including Kempy Death Takes a Holiday Cradle Snatchers and Sun-Up. Sun-Up directed by Browning and planned for 8:30 Friday at Capitol Theatre. Reservations via Georgia Conrad or Winifred Clowser.

Anne Brooke Kern Handley Library Thespians Little Theatre Athur M. Field, Jr Georgia Conrad H. K. Benham E. P. Browning Kern North Carolina Kemp John J. Williams Arthur M. Field Winchester Capitol Theatre P. Browning, Jr Winifred Clowser

Harold Lloyd in The Cat's Paw and Shirley Temple at Hables Palace

Hundreds witnessed the double feature at Hable's Palace celebrating the theater's third anniversary. Harold Lloyd stars in The Cat's Paw with thrills and laughs, joined by Shirley Temple in What's To Do, touted as the grandest story and best seller from Lloyd's career.

Hable’s Palace Palace Theatre Harold Lloyd Shirley Temple Harol Lloyd

Game of Caber Competition Described

The game of caber is a competition where a contestant grips a log balances one end against the chest lifts the other end high and runs to heave the log. The farthest throw wins the contest.

Chanters Receive High Praise on Radio Debut

A Sunday radio debut by The Chanters under Floyd Haines drew praise for its smooth diction and refinement. Miss Laren and Haines delivered standout solo work with Miss Laren’s soprano and Haines’ dramatic aria style. The program, featuring Billy Barnes material, earned strong audience goodwill and hoped-for future airings.

Frown Floyd Haines Laren Laren and Mr. Haines Mr. Haines Lord Miss Laren Billy Barnes

Reliance Women Observe World Mission Advancement Day

Reliance Women’s Missionary Local plans an 7 30 p m program led by Mrs. Stickley and Mrs. Richardson featuring a missionary play Tell It Again performed by the group and a male quartet. District leader Mrs. F G Senger of Winchester attends. special offering funds missionary work at home and abroad. Public invited.

Reliance F. G. Senger Winchester

Mission Workers Rally at United Brethren Church

Winchester District of the Virginia Branch Women’s Missionary Association of the United Brethren Church to hold a mid year educational rally at the United Brethren Church. Afternoon session starts 2 p m for unorganized cooperat ing churches. evening session 7 30 o clock for organized locals. List of charges and organized societies noted in Reliance, Pleasant Valley, Mount Pleasant W Va and Winchester areas.

Winchester Virginia Women's Missionary Association of the United Brethren Church Edinburg L. A. Racey Manassas O. R. Kesner Reliance H. E. Richardson Toms Brook C. A. Moon West Frederick B. F. Spitzer Winchester Station George W. Stover Tor Winchester Circuit Franklin G. Senger Pleasant Valley Mount Pleasant W. Va Staa Otterbein

W C T U Plans Statewide War on Liquor

Roanoke Virginia delegates to the Virginia Womans Christian Temperance Union concl uded their four day convention. They re elected Mrs Howard M Hoge of Lincoln as president for the thirty sixth year and pledged to continue the temperance fight as long as there is breath in their bodies.

Roanoke Virginia Woman's Christian Temperance Union Howard M. Hoge Lincoln

Legion To Hold Line Tight For Disabled Buddy

The American Legion plans a strong push at its national convention to protect service connected disabled veterans and press for abolition of injustices cited by a Senate munition inquiry. Raymond J. Kelly of Detroit urged a powerful anti injustice drive while defending the Legion against claims of militarism.

Miami Pla American Legion Raymond J. Kelly Detroit Legislative Council Senate

Hoot Gibson Arrives for Personal Appearance at Palace

Hoot Gibson, war hero and famed silent western star, visits town for a three day engagement at the Palace theatre. The former tank corps sergeant, born in Nebraska, rose from cowboy roots to Hollywood stardom via Dick Stanley's Wild West show and Carl Laemmle films.

A. E. F. Tank Corps Hoot Gibson Hoot Palace Theatre Tekamah Nebraska Plains Country Montana Colorado Texas Arizona Dick Stanley Pendleton Ore Hollywood Carl Laemmle

Kruschen Salts Claims Large Weight Loss Results

Mrs. Carl Wilson reports losing 45 pounds and 6 inches off hips and bust after using Kruschen Salts for three months. The ad touts a half teaspoonful in hot water each morning with a bottle lasting four weeks and urges purchases at Baker's Drug Store and other drug stores in the area.

Carl Wilson Baker’s Drug Store Cady Adv

Officials Announced for Frederick County General Election

Frederick County electoral board announced election officials for the November 6 general election. The policy preserves incumbents where satisfactory, listing Shawnee, Gainesboro, Opequon, Southern, and Back Creek districts with named commissioners and clerks for each precinct.

Frederick County Carpers Valley R. B. Golightly Earl W. Carper George P. Kerns William Carpenter Kernstown E. Leo Wisecarver J. R. Triplett C. M. Lupton John C. Gold W. Q. Tidler Greenwood Gainesbor J. Earl Rinker Baker’s Mill F -A. Whitacre R. L. Smith J. L. Dailey R. G. Braithwaite G. C. Peacemaker Gainesboro G. W. Rinker L. H. Ramey C. T. Adams Yeakley’s J. L. Courtney A. D. Cather F. W. Pingley John W. Harper Claude A. Carper Ashton I. C. Whitacre Philip Shade F. G. DeHaven C. E. Stotler Ernest Gray Dolans R. A. Omps H. B. Dick C. G. Baker M. J. Pease R. E. Patterson Opequon C. C. Rickard Armel Arthur R. Armel J. H. Funkhouser W. E. White Myrtle D. Price W. L. Armel Canterbury E. R. Neville George M. Shryock Stonewall Peg Toan David F. Hate

Frisch Signs For Next Year With Cardinals

St. Louis Oct 15 Frank Frisch today signed a one year contract to manage the World Championship St Louis Cardinals for 1935. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. A stray garbled line about a lemon in India follows unrelated text.

ST. Louis Frank Frisch St. Louis Cardinals Frisch

S. V. A. Defeats St Albans 13 0 in Washington

Shenandoah Valley Academy held St Albans scoreless through three quarters in Washington DC before Curry scored by left end and later on an interception return to give S V A a 13 0 victory. Curry starred with both touchdowns as S V A prepares to face Virginia Episcopal School in Lexington.

St. Alban Shenandoah Valley Academy Saint Washington D. C Curry Shenandoah Saints Lee Gs Albans Luray High School Tavenner Meisenhelter Thomas Thrift Lamb Sears Rite DeWitt V. A Lexington Virginia Episcopal School of Lynchburg

Saint Lawrence: Early Church Martyr Noted Saint

Saint Lawrence stands as one of the most celebrated martyrs of early Christianity. He is remembered for his steadfast faith and role in early church history.

Saint Lawrence Was

Old Folks Laxative Feen a Mint Ad

An old folks laxative ad touts Feen a mint mint chewing gum laxative as gentle and non habit forming. It claims gradual action with saliva and doctors prescribe it for the elderly. The copy urges prompt purchase at druggists for 15 to 25 cents.

Jack

Handley Captures Opening Game at Waynesboro Pa 6 0

Handley High beat Waynesboro Tornado 6 0 in Cumberland Valley League opener. Ramey returned a fumble 37 yards for Handley’s only score as Waynesboro managed eight first downs to Handley’s two.

J. Ramey Waynesboro Handley High Waynesboro Tornado Handley Tornado Waynesboro Winchester Beniole Wicsccs Ccecc Vecess Baker Shockey Eee Veces Fries Pee R Reeds Armel Emory

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