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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1931

Page

3

Social Calendar Highlights Weekly Community Events

Regular meetings and performances fill the week with church, club, and society gatherings. Notable items include Kiwanis luncheon at the Washington Hotel, Delphian Society at Handley Library, Rotary Club lunch, and a Berryville White Post Episcopal Church presentation.

Rotary Club George _ Washington Hotel Winch National Delphian Society Handley Library Delphium Society Friendship Fire Company American Legion Post George Washington Hotel Local Civic League Old Stone Church Memorial Association Historic Church Green Snoring

Former Winchester Resident Becomes Renowned Language Expert

The article highlights a former Winchester resident now a renowned language scholar and translator with the U.S. Public Health Service. She serves as chief translator for medical works from twelve nations and as librarian in scientific research. The piece also notes a marriage announcement for Miss Ann Langdon Snyder and James William Stockton, plus a long 485 mile car trip by Mr. and Mrs. Shade.

Hatcher Cleland Burwell Welton Richmond Nannie Sommerville Moorefield

Rogers Family Reunion Held at Glengary Home

The Rogers family gathered for their annual reunion at Claude Rogers home in Glengary West Virginia with strong attendance. Guests included Ernest Churbuck Ethel Snyder Will Holland H A Rogers Emerson Rogers and families from Bunker Hill Martinsburg Winchester and Washington. The event featured a large dinner and guests returned home after a full afternoon.

R. P. Rogers Guy Bertella Wanda Martinsburg W. Va Arthur Luttrell Roger Audrey Russell Holland E. Netta Rogers Leonard Maynard Rogers S. D. Rogers Winifred

Mrs Byrd Hosts Dinner For Byrd Guests In Amherst Street

Mrs Richard E Byrd will entertain Thursday evening at her Amherst Street home in honor of Dr Archie Randolph of Middleburg Virginia. The event seeks to attract socially prominent out of town guests including Mrs Nina Tabb Mr and Mrs Harry Frost and Turner Wiltshire of Middleburg. The dinner underscores a key early fall social function with invited guests.

Byrd Richard E. Byrd Amherst Street Archie Randolph Middleburg Nina Tabb Harry Frost Turner Wiltshire Middlebury

Large Bridge Party for Miss Lineweaver in Harrisonburg

Miss Clara Berry of Harrisonburg invites guests for a Thursday bridge party to honor Miss Mary Rhodes Lineweaver also of Harrisonburg who will wed in late fall. Local guests are expected to drive to Harrisonburg for the event and Miss Lineweaver is a niece of Mrs. W. E. Huntsberry.

Lineweaver Clara Berry Harrisonburg Handley High School Mary Rhodes Lineweaver

Charity Card Party Supports District Nurse Tuberculosis Fund

Mrs D Wout plans a September 17 card party at the George Washington Hotel to raise funds for the District Nurse Association tuberculous patients. Prizes include two permanent waves and further prizes are promised as preparations proceed. The event aims to gather a large autumn crowd in Winchester for a good cause.

D. Wout Winchester District Nurse Association George Washington Hotel

Sunshine Club Meeting Postponed To September 10

The Sunshine Club of Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South postpones its Thursday afternoon meeting to Thursday September 10 at the home of Mrs. Emory Larrick No 358 National Avenue. Also notes Mrs Walter Shiner travels to Harrisburg to visit relatives, Mrs John Renner ill at home, and Mary Capper with Al Norton and Fred J Thomas visiting Washington.

Braddock Street M. E. Church Bertie Hickson Pairmont Avenue Church Club Sunshine Club Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South C. M. Moyer Emory Larrick National Avenue

Local residents spend weekends visiting relatives and returning home

Town residents and visitors list weekend trips and returns from places like Lynchburg Philadelphia Roanoke Middletown Williamsport and Washington. Families note recent guests and relocations while choirs meet at United Brethren Church and locals announce new staff at a beauty shop.

Esther Zukerman Returns Home From Pennsylvania Trip

Miss Esther Zukerman has returned to the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs L Zukerman after spending the summer with friends in Harrisburg and Lebanon Pennsylvania.

Lela Woods Roanoke Knoxville Esther Zukerman Mrs. L. Zukerman Harrisburg Lebanon

Miss Naomi Zuckerman Recovers From Appendicitis

Miss Naomi Zuckerman, operated on at Memorial Hospital for appendicitis, is much improved and has returned to the home of her parents, Mr and Mrs L Zucker man.

Nan Purcell Emmett Arthur Stacey Mae Stacey Washington Marie Stacey Valley Pike Naomi Zuckerman Memorial Hospital L. Zuckerman

Manhunt for Armed Convict After Shooting Road Foreman in Virginia

In Harrisonburg Virginia on September 1 a manhunt scoured the Blue Ridge foothills for a short stocky African American convict who grabbed a revolver from a state highway guard and shot road foreman Boreman Smith in the left leg. The convict fled toward the woods after seizing the shotgun from the truck cab. Smith was taken to the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville. Police described the fugitive as armed and dangerous, with the rifle and shotgun in possession, and warned posse members to proceed with caution.

Harrisonburg Blue Ridge Mountains Swift Run Spotswood Trail Smith Greene County Spotswood

Convict Drops Gun. Escape Attempt Foiled by Guards

A ball strike felled Smith and a convict seized the shotgun threatening to fire on the truck occupants. Unarmed guards and convicts fought and the group fled into nearby woods before returning with alarm sounded and crew restored.

Smith

Retains Swim Title in China Note

A brief item from Greensboro Herald Journal notes that a swim title remains held as the next leap in progress is described as wet in China.

China Greensboro (Ga Herald-Journal

Social News Snapshots From Local Families

Mr Charles Goodwin of Hagerstown Maryland visits his brother in law and sister on South Washington street. Louisa Carson of Riverton leaves for Gibson Island for a large house party. Ruth Franklin and daughter Ruth return to Gettysburg after visiting Gray avenue. Helen Payne of Front Royal and Mary Pearson of this city depart for Atlantic City and New York. A B Clevenger and W T Moreland return from Davis and Thomas West Virginia after visiting M C Feather. Thomas O Leary after surgery at Memorial Hospital progresses well. Maynard Wise Carver returns from trips to Richmond Norfolk and other points in southern Virginia and Washington. August Lee and daughter Irene of Harlan Kentucky return home after week with parents. Herbert Berry of Clearbrook visits with Maynard Hausenfluck and relatives in Clearbrook.

A. K. Snyder Berryville Ann Langdon Snyder James William Stockton Roanoke Snyder Lewis-Gale Hospital Stockton Norfolk and Western Railway Company J. Herbert Bean Lucille Snyder Robert P. Stockton Cleveland Ohio New York Mrs. Stockton 1524 Franklin Road Mrs. Marshall Markham William C. Marshall South Stewart Street William C. Marshall, Jr Bedford William M Smith Charles Goodwin Hagerstown R. J. Funkhouser South Washington Street Louisa Carson W. E. Carson Riverton Gibson Island Ruth Franklin Ruth Arthur Athey Gray Avenue Gettysburg Franklin Raymond J. Funkhouser Helen Payne Front Royal Mary Pearson Atlantic City August Lee Irene Harlan, Ky Herbert Berry Clearbrook Lee Maynard Hausenfluck

G A R Post Warns on Business Downturns

A Times-Dispatch item notes the danger of worsening business and jokes about a man who once kept his office in his hat possibly trimming his quarters to an Empress Eugenie era scene.

Notice of Debt Responsibility by Keister

Notice states that the undersigned will not be responsible for debts except those incurred by his wife and himself. Signed G. W. Keister with date (9-1 11).

G. W. Keister

Chicago Grain Closing Prices Report

Grain prices on the Chicago Board of Trade were provided by W B Hills & Company. Wheat September 46% December 49% May 54%. Corn September 43% December 39% May 44%. Oats September 21% December 23% May 25. Rye September 34% December 37% May 41.

Chicago Board of Trade

Graf Zeppelin Over Brazil Near Coast

The Graf Zeppelin flew over Fernando de Noronha Island off Brazil this afternoon after departing from Shippingport last Saturday night. The airship was not expected to reach its polar destination until tonight, as reported by the Associated Press.

Associated Press Fernando Noraha Brazil E Shafen Poles Co

Hall Cain, Noted English Writer Dies

Sir Hall Cain, famed novelist once called the wealthiest writer, died after a brief illness in Douglas Isle of Man at age 78. The obituary notes his long career and prominence in literary circles.

Hall Cain Associated Press Douglas Isle of Man

Mr and Mrs Delmar Robinson Visit Washington With Family

Mr and Mrs Delmar Robinson and their children spent Sunday in Washington with friends, enjoying the outing and time together in the capital.

Delmar Robinson Washington

Also Mentioned on This Page

Little Sibrary Adult Women’s Missionary Society Dorothy Winkfield White Post Parish Hall Kiwanis Club Court House Chold United Brethren Church Grace Lutheran Church Evenine Kempy White Post Episcopal Church School House Ann Snyder J. W. Stockton Mrs. Shade Wilmer H. Shade Spartanburg S. C John W. Teasley B.P. Reid Huntsberry Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Friends’ Meeting House W. D. Smith, Jr Shenandoah Valley Academy Eck Virginia Rehill Mary Capper Mary Sullivan Lucy Deane Tokus’ Inn Opequon Jack Harrell Tokus Hunter Gaunt Chester Hobart Clarke White Post Meade Memorial Church Thomas Yates S. Marvin Griffin Yates Kathryn Barnett Griffin Elizabeth Smith Landsey Georgia Julian B. Lindsey Hunter H. McGuire North Braddock Street Fort Benning, Ga Lindsey Fort Omaha Neb Judith Braxton McGuire Meredith Todd Washingon Gray Gables Inn Washington Street Miss Todd Stuart-Trimble Thomas B. Byrd Timberville Orchards Timberville Col Llewellyn Bull Tubyries Clarke County Massachusetts Margaret Byrd Richard Evelyn Byrd Camp Shenandoah Walter Shiner Handley Avenue Harrisburg, Pa Leslie Grimm John Renner East Piccadilly Street Messrs al Norton Fred J. Thomas Mrs. B. M. Knight, Jr Walter Bosserman Fairmont Avenue A. P. Montague Lynchburg Clarke Cooper John M. Steck, Jr Orange Paul Gaylord Wolfe Street Philadelphia Jack Riley New York City J. W. Riley Piccadilly Street Virginia Hunter Boyd West Cork Street B. B. Wright Staunton Jenny Stover Charlotte Stover Hallaway Kenny Jane Rosenberger Emily Rosenberger Chesapeake Beach Young People’s Choir George Petley Williamsport Mrs. Petley McCormac North Cameron Street Robert Y. Conrad Georgia Conrad Mary Greenway Russell Robert Glass Hugh Green Middletown Wayside Inn Jack Engle Clark Smith Mrs. Smith Maurice Trimble Pittsburgh Mrs E. C. Stuart R. J. Funkhouser, Sr Justin Funkhouser Dean Conrad Baltimore Osborne Donald Weems Susan Colston Pagebrook Dabney C. Harrison, Jr Brantz M. Roszel Clifton Forge American Legion Roszel Hot Springs Louise Renner South Cameron Street Winchester Printers and Stationers Wilbur Inskip Stephens City Annie R. Lichliter Valley Avenue James F. Rehill Carrie Madigan William Madigan Cora Ritter Endless Caverns Carroll Smith Winifred Bailey Kenneth Rice R.S. Smith Capon Lake Inn Capon Lake Bernard Willis City Trey Kater Beauty Nook Ridge Margaret Rainer Toronto A. B. Clevenger W. T. Moreland Berryville Avenue Davis and Thomas M .C. Feather Thomas O'Leary Maynard Wisecarver Norfolk Lower Pema Chesters Area Best WEERE e!Labs Buncutter Tire Co Braddock St Wants G. A. R. Post Grand Army of the Republic Des Moines Harding I. Merrill Wichita Kas Meadowbrook Margaret Hodeson Chicago W. B. Hills & Company New York Stock Exchange Hibbs Building Washington, D. C Telephone National Graf Lovett Bros Harrisonbarg East OF Geo. Washington Hotel Coats C. W. Ramsburg Roland C. Ryan BELL Bell Clothes Shop N. Main St
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