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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1936

Page

3

Social calendar of Winchester clubs and choirs

Social calendar lists events through Wednesday including meetings of the Lions Club Modern Woodmen Winchester Camp Kiwanis Club Young People’s Choir and church choirs with venues on Loudoun Street George Washington Hotel Ellis Hall Braddock streets and United Brethren Church.

Lions’ Club George Washington Hotel Winchester Camp Modern Woodmen of America Loudoun St Century Club Kiwanis Club The United Brethren Church Winchester Lodge Ellis’ Hall Piccadilly and Braddock Streets Grace Lutheran Church

Wright Lewis wedding ties Winchester to Hagerstown guests

Miss Helen Elizabeth Wright daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred C. Wright and Charles Edward Lewis son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Lewis were married at the Wright home with Rev. J F Kemp Horn officiating. The ceremony featured a white satin gown and orange blossom bouquets. An audience of relatives and friends attended a reception for over 100 guests after the ceremony. The couple will reside in Hagerstown after November 1.

Helen Elizabeth Wright Charles F. Lewis Winchester Frederick County Fred C. Wright Hagerstown Charles Edward Lewis Samuel Lewis Wright J. F. Kemp Horn Margaret Fox Coulbourne Jones Laura Katherine Roulette Jeanette Kaylor Martinsburg W. Va Kathne Candor Lock Haven Helen Hite Cumberland Hugh Crafton Broadway Ralph Whitmore Lydia Phyllis Ruth Julia Whitmore Clearbrook This County Harley Miller Sara Miller Elvira Miller J. William Miller

Leave To Attend Meeting At Indianapolis

Mrs. Virginia Whisson Simpson, past Great Pocahontas of Virginia, left this afternoon as the representative of the Great Incoherence Harvey O. Bartnett, at the Great Council of Indiana Degree of Pocahontas to be held in Indianapolis. The Great Council, with 2000 delegates, features a Bavarian entertainment tomorrow afternoon a 6 o’clock banquet and a reception and dance. An all day business session will be held Wednesday.

Indianapolis Virginia Whisson Simpson Pocahontas Virginia Harvey O. Bartnett Great Council of the United States Great Council of Indiana

Modern Etiquette Q&A from Roberta Lee column

The reader asks etiquette questions about seating when a man and woman dine together, engraving silver gifts for a bride, and the proper social acknowledgment when introduced. The guidance: a man should pull out the chair first, engrave the bride’s maiden initials, and respond with How do you do as the standard greeting.

Weekend visits and travels around Washington area

Harry Burns of Washington arrives Saturday to visit Edgar A. Langley at Fort View Martinsburg pike then returns home last night. Mrs. Harry K. Russell and Mrs. Frank Hack depart for New York due to sister-in-law Mrs Gardener Brown's illness. Various locals host dinners, returns from Charlottesville and Richmond trips, and attend events including a Navy Yale game in Baltimore with several Valley residents noted.

Aca Harry Burns Washington Edgar A. Langley Fort View Martinsburg Pike Harry K. Russell Frank Hack New York Russell Gardener Brown Baltimore Joseph Massie R. EB. Byrd W. Nelson Page Frances Page Victor Arthur Ralph Nee Jack Johnsn

Scout Program At Handley Tomorrow

The Boy Scout will be brought to the student assembly at Handley School tomorrow with emphasis on inviting non scouts to join. Scouts listed to report in uniform include Emery Tinsman Douglas Cooper Everett Jones Lester Arnold Wayne Whitham Billy Barnhart Joe Butler Wassiel Tripplett Steve Spanos George Ritter Bobby Green Wm H Miller Wm Clarke and Don Rocap.

Handley School Assembly Emery Tinsman Douglas Cooper Everett Jones Lester Arnold Wayne Whitham Billy Barnhart Joe Butler Wassiel Tripplett Steve Spanos George Ritter Bobby Green Wm. H. Miller Wm. Clarke Don Rocap

Child Injured Eye From Slingshot Incident

William Clark, son of George Clark of Clearbrook, is a Memorial hospital patient with an eye injury reportedly caused by a companion’s slingshot. The injury was accidental and his condition is satisfactory with hopes of no permanent vision loss.

Lola Alice Combs Harrisonburg Rockingham Memorial Hospital William Clark George Clark Clearbrook Memorial Hospital

Death Summons Mrs. M. A. Ritter

Mrs. Margaret Ann Ritter of the Welltown Freder ick County died yesterday at Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was 84, born September 23, 1876, and is survived by two sons George D. Ritter of Clear Brook and John E. Ritter of Berryville, Va., plus two grandchildren Frances Ritter and Grace Elizabeth Ritter. The funeral will be at Welltown Methodist Church at 1.30 pm Tuesday with interment there.

Margaret Ann Ritter Welltown Frederick County Memorial Hospital George D. Ritter Clearbrook

Fire aboard Vulcania claims four lives at Palermo port

Aboard the luxury motorship Vulcania a two hour blaze in the third class quarters killed four crewmen and burned two stewards. The captain led an inquiry after the ship reached Palermo noting the origin of the fire remains under investigation. The vessel later resumed its voyage to New York with 1,100 passengers aboard. Col Jerome Pillow and his wife were among those aboard returning to the United States.

Palermo Sicily Vulcania Rome Naples Port of Naples New York Gibraltar Lisbon United States Col Jerome Pillow America Italy Porte

Landon Signals Constitutional Route Amid NRA Debate

Governor Landon spoke at Topeka outlining steps to carry out NRA purposes constitutionally or seek popular approval through Congress if needed. He criticized James Roosevelt's constitutional views as echoing New Deal sentiment and paused in Emporia to greet editor Willie Allen White.

NRA Congress of the United States Landon James Roosevel Topeka Emporia Kas Willie Allen White

Old He Devil Meets Alf As Train Scene Unfolds

A crowd of about fifty watches as Landon greets Alf and then boards the train in a surprised move. He is accompanied by Ralph West Robey, Olin Glenn Saxon, James T. Williams, and Landon's personal party.

Landon Alf White Uetures Nomines Ralph West Robey Columbian Economics Olin Glenn Saxon Republican National Committee James T. Williams Hearst Newspapers

Roosevelt Rests on Campaign Car Tour Plans

President Roosevelt outlines outdoor campaign stops in Providence Boston Hartford Fall River and New Bedford with speeches to be delivered from a touring car. He will finish the trip at Hyde Park and Washington before election day and hopes to visit every state afterward. Roosevelt called Kansas a beautiful state during a western trip.

Providence R. I Boston Hartford Fall River Newford Mass Hyde Park N. Y Washington Dutchess County Madison Square Garden Roosevelt New England Kansas

Church Convocation Addresses Scheduling and Attendees

Deacon W. Roy Mason and C. M. Davison are announced for the church convocation program. A quiet hour service at 10, holy communion, parish reports at 11, luncheon at Handley High School, and a final 2 o'clock session on Provincial Synod business. The Valley Convocation list includes H. St. George Tucker, Frederick D. Goodwin, F. W. Neve, W. Roy Mason, W. Francis Allison, Frederic Brown, Edward Burwell, G. Peyton Craighill, Wm. Everett, Robert Goodwin, Fremont Hinkel, Frederick Griffith, D. Campbell Mayers, Robert Nelson, T. Carter Page, Arthur LeB. Ribble, Stanford Rotter, Ronald Rowland, and others.

Care One W. Roy Mason D. D C. M. Davison Richmond Handley High School The Valley Convocation H. St. George Tucker Frederick D. Goodwin F. W. Neve W. Francis Allison Sperryville Francis A. Brown Woodstock Edward B. Burwell Upperville G. Peyton Craighill Leesburg Wm. B. Everett TI Marshall Robert A. Goodwin Millwood Friemont N. Hinkel Markham Frederick Griffith Brandy Station D. Campbell Mayers Middleburg Robert B. Nelson Winchester T. Carter Page Berryville Arthur Leb. Ribble Hamilon Stanford L. Rotter the Plains Ronald H. Rowland

Clergy Listed for Front and Valley Churches

Rev. Paul B. Shultz of Luray Rev. Louis Tucker D D of Berryville Rev. J Armistead Welbourn of Leesburg Rev. Walter Williams of Harrisonburg Rev. Edmund L Woodward of Orkney Springs listed as clergy for local churches in the Front and Front Royal region.

Post and Front Royal Paul B. Shultz Luray Louis Tucker D. D Ber Rvville J. Armistead Welbourn Leesburg Walter Williams Harrisonburg Edmund L. Woodward Orkney Springs

Art Collection Showcases French Period Furniture Figures

A collection highlights French period furniture figures among its pieces. Noted items include ornate desks chairs and cabinets illustrating craftsmanship. Curators emphasize historical contexts and provenance throughout the display.

Aubusson Tapsetry and Fine French Walnut Chairs

A listing describes Aubusson tapsetry suites in Louis XV and Louis XVI styles. Sixteen Brussels tapestries accompany sixteen dining chairs, six Louis XV carved walnut and needlepoint fauteuils, marqueterie commodes, and fifty fine Oriental rugs. Art objects include Japanese ivories and bronzes by Gerome Maey MacMonnies and Frederic Remington, with the equestrian Bronco Buster among them.

Aubusson Brussels Gerome, Maey. MacMonnies Frederic Remington

Also Mentioned on This Page

W. F. W. Post Mrs. Bull Lewellyn Bull Tubyries Jonathan Bryan Dave Satterfield Mrs Prank Wray Agnes Page Mitchell the Glen Boyce Miss Denny Mary K. Denny State Teachers’ College Farmville White Hall White Post Clarke County Dorothy Robertson Farmville College DeMott Robertson Lynchburg Montana Hall Meade Memorial Episcopal Church Jane Frances Doris Reed Jolliffe Mae Virginia Burch Julian Everly Middletown Edward Kerfoot Jeff Forsythe Wad Palmer Carter Baker Thurman Potts Miss Anderson Wayne B. Omps Gladys Patton Margaret Anderson Carl T. Cather Peyton Billie JeJan Smith Sebert Smith American University American Association of University Women Alan Peery Greystone Terrace Edith Light Peery John W. Rosenberger James A. Miller England Board of Public Welfare Red Cross Board of Supervisors Mrs. Magruder Elbert T. Magruder Grace Hospital Evelyn Williams Nixon J. S. Nixon Amherst Street Nixon Fredericksburg State Teachers’ College Young Woman's Christian Association Mr. Stickel R. Lee Stickel South Cameron Street Stickel Loudoun Street W. B. Snider & Son Roberta Lee Kenneth Gilpin Catherine Conner Charlottesville Lee Bradbury A .D. Fowler Carol Ann Mr. Fowler Louise Glass Mrs. W. W. Glass B. F. Davis, Jr Virginia Polytechnic Institute B. F. Davis Herman Stine Phillip Fowle J. B. Glover Yale Victor L. Denny Cleveland, O F. Douglas Sheetz Grace Bentzel Carrie Franks Yellow Springs Kathleen McCartney South Laurens Jones Mrs. Jones Mrs. Bowers Halethorpe Mr. Jones Mr. C. C. Hesse Ed Leigh South Carolina Handley M. A. Ritter Lou Newland Cumberland, Md L. H. Pence Parkway Avenue Raymond Kerlin Caroline Carson Riverton McCormac Elizabeth Baker Susan Colston Weston Carrie Hunter Gray Gables Inn Mary Hawke Philadelphia Thomas A. Gibson Clifford Street Mary Virginia Steck H. Clay DeGrange Mary Warden Boyd St. Luke’s Hospital William Schuyles Mt. Lake Park Joseph Wright West Boscawen Street London Shenandoah Valley National Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Margaret Mitchell Tavenner's N. Loudoun St Lady Endicott Keystone Shoe Store CBS William Hard Clifford Pinchot WJZ NBC Bainbridge Colby Joseph B. Ely WABC Frank P. Walsh WEAF Anna L. Smith Joseph Anderson Uncle Bara Margaret Speaks Warden Lawes Dick Himber Heidi’s Brigadiers Pick Pat Frank Morgan Capt. Applejack Benny Fields Joe Reichman Helen Hayes Ink Spots Bob Crosby Maddy Music Guild Cheerio al Pearce Eddie Cantor Rochester the Commercial & Savings Bank Underwood Nina V. Wolford Olga Nelson Langlois R. M. Swimley East of Geo. Washington Hotel
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