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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1937

Page

8

Social calendar notes for local meetings this evening

Regular American Legion meeting at 129 West Piccadilly Street. Women's Service Guild meets in Electric Kitchen at Northern Virginia Power Company. Madison Lodge No G I O O F holds its weekly meeting on East Boscawen Street.

American Legion Ac Harry Lupton West Piccadilly Street Women’s Service Guild of Market Street Northern Virginia Power Company Madison Lodge Hall East Boscawen Street

Loring K Himelright Honored By Engineering Society At Duke

Loring K Himelright a second year Duke University student Durham NC was elected a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers a rare honor for top engineering students He is son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Himelright of Miller Avenue and a Handley High School graduate class of 1936 He has also pledged to Phi Eta Sigma the honorary scholastic fraternity The city county friends extend congratulations and good wishes

Loring K. Himelright Duke University Durham N. C American Society of Civil Engineers Himelright Clarence Himelright Miller Avenue Handley

Infant Son of Kremer Is Christened at Home

Infant John Thomas Kremer Jr. was christened Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kremer. Rev. Hubert Sydenstricker of Brad dock Street Methodist Church conducted the ceremony. Godmother is great aunt Mrs. Stella Oyler Prince now of this city. sponsors were aunt Dorothy Kremer and cousin Lillian Oakes. Only family members attended.

John Thomas Kremer Hubert Sydenstricker Braddock Street Methodist Church Stella Oyler Prince Baltimore Dorothy Kremer Lillian Oakes

Dinner Honors Miss Dorothy Kremer At Winchester Home

Miss Dorothy Kremer was guest of honor at a dinner Thursday night hosted by her sister in law Mrs. John Thomas Kremer of 142 North Washington. Attendees included wedding attendants and close friends amid a series of local social notices and weekend plans for area residents.

Nancy Gray Larrick West Clifford Street Rodney Thaine Taylor Sewickley John Scully Girl’s Athletic Association North Washington Street Margaret Kelchner Albert Clark C. B. Baker T. F. Timberlake Eunice Hammond Dorothy Kremer John Thomas Kremer North Washington Street Ned Leigh Ellenton S. C Winchester George Washington Hotel

Etiquette Q A: Inquiring name and address of a stranger

Questions on proper manners cover rewards after service inquiries birth announcements and opera dress. Answers suggest it is unnecessary to ask for contact details if a reward is not sought birth notices may use letter telephone or telegram and formal opera attire requires full evening dress.

Slow Movies: Push for Public Syphilis Clinics in Virginia

In a conference on disease awareness 180000 cases exist with many unreported. Clarke County plans a syphilis clinic with Nurse Association rooms as soon as public sentiment grows. Norfolk County Medical Association runs a large clinic with 4000 patients monthly supported by American Legion and auxiliaries. The aim is open, progressive treatment modeled after efforts against tuberculosis and smallpox.

Virginia Norfolk County Medical Association American Legion Roper Clarke County Nurse Association

Lorimer Confederate Publisher and Church Leader Dies

Lorimer born Louisville October 6 1868 built a life in publishing as Curtis President and chairman. He married Alma Ennis in 1892 and had three children Graeme Burford Georgia. Honored with degrees and Italy France decorations.

Lorimer Curtis Publishing Company Louisville George C. Lorimer Belle Burford Lorimer Alma V. Ennis Alfred Ennis Chicago Graeme Burford Georgia Italy France

Warren Eleven Edges Leesburg in Academy Field Thriller

Warren County High School defeated Leesburg High School 13 to 7 at Academy Field. The score stood 7 to 6 at halftime with Leesburg leading before Warren County recovered in the final two periods to secure the victory.

Front Royal Warren County High School Leesburg High School Academy Field

Front Royal notices and weekend travel in Warren County

Front Royal and Warren County News reports Mr. G H Wakeman improving at Blue Ridge avenue home. Numerous residents and visitors travel to Washington Baltimore Philadelphia and Hagerstown for relatives and events. A local child Sarah Lou Armstrong injures hand when a window falls.

Front Royal G. H. Wakeman Blue Ridge Avenue

Margy Drennan's Flight From Iselin Family Life

Margy Drennan left ITU then entered a trance for a half hour. Her lawyer cites her goal to practice law despite money shortages. Her father John Drennan works in New York as a metal lather to support five children. The attorney argues she cannot return to Iselin and must break away as she faces motherhood within months.

Margaret John Drennan New York George L. Burton Iselin

Novena Schedule Highlights Miraculous Medal Devotion

Monday through Friday feature daily mass times including low mass at 6 a.m. and high mass at 7:30 a.m. Exposition of blessed sacrament, sermons, and benediction listed for multiple days. Tuesday and Thursday include 7:30 a.m. services with benediction. Friday notes devotion conducted by Rev. Joseph A. Lawler.

Joseph A. Lawler

Lorimer Hired by Curtis After Post Purchase

A letter to Cyrus H. Curtis after he bought the Post seeks a job for Geo. Lorimer. Curtis had just acquired the newspaper, triggering a request for employment.

Curtis Cyrus H. K. Curtis

Less Speed On Highways Urged In Grange Talk

Andrew Bell, secretary of the Winchester Chamber of Commerce, urged Middletown Grange members to enforce traffic laws, drive with sense, and curb gossip that harms fellow members. He cited 75 percent of highway accidents from speed, 15 percent from drunken driving, and the rest from ignorance or non compliance. The audience included Grangers and guests, with resolutions planned for the State Grange Convention in Petersburg, and birthday cakes presented to two members.

Middletown Andrew Bell Winchester Chamber of Commerce Middletown Grange Mr. Bell Petersburg Bell R. H. Hammond C. W. Foltz Virginia Brumback

Rotary Dinner Hosts Hon. Louderback on Citizenship

Front Royal October 23 Hon Charles C Louderback of Page County spoke at the Front Royal Rotary dinner at the Afton Inn. A member of the House of Delegates for Warren and Page counties he addressed American Citizenship. Guests included Ralph Mims Jn Hutton J C Martin and Chas Paris Jr

Front Royal Charles C. Louderback Page County Afton Inn Louderback House of Delegates Warren Page Counties Ralph Mims Luray John Hutton Warrenton J. C. Martin Aliquia Chas. Paris, Jr Strasburg

Shower honors Mrs. Wallace Thompson in Front Royal

Mrs. Wallace Thompson was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Thomas M. Kerns at her home. A stag dinner for Mr. Wallace Thompson followed, hosted by the Front Royal Lions Club at Rudie’s Restaurant.

Front Royal Thomas M. Kerns Wallace Thompson Thompson Rudie

Rites Held for Mrs. Charles W. Trenary in Winchester

A funeral service was held in Winchester this afternoon for Mrs. Charles W. Trenary of Richmond. She was a former Front Royal resident who often visited the town.

Dudley Eckhardt Wilbur Burke Francis McFall Walle Lee Saffell Charles Town Hagerstown Front Royal Winchester Charles W. Trenary Richmond

Roosevelt presses fiscal plan and tax openness

In a press conference Mr Roosevelt urged financing by sound fiscal methods and keeping local administration in farmers’ hands. He indicated openness to new taxes while contrasting with pecan policy.

Radio Highlights of New York Town Meeting Season

Radio highlights outline the third season debut on Nov 4 at 9 30 p m on WJZ NBC with George W Denny Jr leading discussions on public topics under the League for Political Education The plan includes census unemployment updates by John D Biggers and a program by the American Society for the Hard of Hearing with Mrs F D Roosevelt among speakers Multiple stations schedule talks music and concerts through Sunday and into Monday with performances by the New York Philharmonic Talk-WABC-CBS and WEAF-NBC leaders and various orchestras and entertainers listed with times and venues.

New York America Microphone Forum Wjznbc George W. Denny, Jr League For Politiial Education Wjz-Nbc John D. Biggers F. D. Roosevelt Wabc-Cbs American Society For the Hard of Hearing WABC CBS Farley Lincoln Neb WEAF NBC Bob Ripley Jack Haley Cleveland Symphony Chicago al Roth Jerry Blaine San Francisco Opera New York Philharmonic John Barbirolli NBC 3 Parks Johnson Wally Butterworth Bill Slater Sheila Barrett Joe Rines Jack Benny Mary Charlie McCarthy Conrad Nagel Joe Penner Jeanette MacDonald Phil Baker Lotte Lehman WJZ Batavia Dutch East Indies Fed Murray Grace Moore Richard Tauber Tyrone Power Cheerio WEA Norman Cloutier O’neills John Gurney Mary Dietrick School of the Air Chicago Gold New Horizons Ellsworth Jaeger Farm and Home Hour Rochester Civic Orchestra U. S. Army Band

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ASE Engineering Society Miss Larrick Mrs. Taylor Williamsburg Douglas Sale Lawrence Hourihan Mary Pearson Yorktown Mr. Sale Mr. Hourihan Hourihan Philip Fowle West Leicester Street Harry Kimmel Fort Bragg Kimmel Hellis-Ritter O. T. Ritter Mary Catherine Ritter Lawrence Lee Hellis Grace Lutheran Church Rev Lowe Miss Ritter Richard Crenshaw Stonewall Avenue Eddy Warren Eddy Shirley Street Thomas Warburton Charlottesville Market Street Methodist Church T. E. Kremer Fred Ritter Robert Lewis G. F. Kershner Thomas Kremer Robert Rea Lucille Jackson Garland Quarles Margaret Snyder Prince John Snyder Irvin Cather Bruce Gorham Eloise Snider Sue Schlack Emily Sanford Salome Crisman Kenneth Rice Charles Snider Edith Cornwell Ward Thresh Walter Flickinger National Park Commission Quentin Flickinger William and Mary College 8. L. Er North Washington W. P. Massey Ftag Washington Agnes Watkins Mary Bell Bear Handley Faculty Farmville, Va Miss Watkins Samuel Watkins Estelle Warren Erma Kelley Miss Kelley Miss Warren John Handley School George Keller Leicester Lee Braithwaite Welltown Winchester Memorial Hospital C. W. Braithwaite Millwood Pike David Reardon Georgetown Hospital James Flowers Mrs Frank Flowers Roy and Alice Dick Gainesboro Fred Glaize, Jr Richard Byrd Episcopal High School Alexandria Berryville H. K. Russell South Stewart Street Margaret Dortch Mary Bowles Gray Gables Inn University of Virginia Winchester Public Schools Virginia Bean Helen Glass Winchester Public School System South Hill, Va J. Edward Klingaman Clearspring Mr. Klingaman Charles McDonald Pifer Printing Co Loudoun St Leesburg Front Royal and Warren County News Telephone Front Royal 149-R North Branch Muddy South Branch Anne Daniels Louisa County Mattie Brown Anne Buck Messrs Earl Edmonds Henry Bush Washington, D. C William Burress Mrs. Barraclough Barbara Anne Elane George Rieves Philadelphia Aubrey G. Weaver Edgar Updike Masters Joe and Mickey Carson Ruth Dorothy Angelo Frank Angelo Henry Eckhardt South Royal Avenue Ralph Pochon Florence Millar Elizabeth Millar Mountain View Q. D. Gasque Mr. Charles Curl Thomas Johnston, Jr Randolph-Macon College Thomas Johnston R. E. Herr Arthur Kresge Harrisonburg Bessie Wolfolk Dorothy’s Inn Wallace Thomason Elizabeth Berry Helen Bloch J. L. Borden E. B. Santmiers Joe Eckhardt Mrs. Eckhardt Sarah Lou Armstrong William C. Armstrong Leslie Young St. James, Md Francis Donaldson John Donaldson Margy Drennan ITU Geo. Lorimer Beauty Shoppe Cor Cameron & Piccadilly St Nina Vv Wolford Grange All Oxford Lee Mercury Rice O'Neill Huntsberry National Pharmacy Hippocrates Brooks’ Pharmacy Boyce R. G. A. Grocer F. L. Sargent BIG Joe Underwood’s Underwood’s Bakery N. Loudoun St the Commercial & Savings Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Lady Anne South Main St Wishe Yarinr Guilk Haldeman Haldeman’s E. Piccadilly St BY Bergson Hamman Dollar Store
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