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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1934

Page

3

Pageant opens with Miss Orange and frontier drama

Miss Orange of 1734 1834 and modern Miss 1934 lead a pageant introducing Father Time and a series of scenes. Florence Sanford plays Miss Columbia as the procession showcases pioneer life Germanna settlement 1714 and the Virginian Reel. A grand finale features a revolving human wheel of dancers and a chorus of 1000 voices.

Orange Columbia Florence Sanford Germanna Spotswood James Waddell

City Solicitor In Recovery From Illness

Commonwealth Attorney James P. Reardon reported improving after several days of illness and absence from his office since Thursday. He is expected to return soon, following a social event at the Winchester Golf Club.

Commonwealth James P. Reardon Reardon

Social Calendar with Meetings and Plays This Week

The schedule lists multiple meetings and events from Tuesday to Thursday. Highlights include 8:00 p m gatherings for Mc Fermiey Chapter Order of Star, Winchester Veterans of Foreign Wars, Crusaders of Sacred Heart Church play Look Out Lizzie, United Brethren Women’s Missionary Society, and various church and civic group activities. Also notes Kiwanis luncheon, D A R, Young People Choir, Elks, Grace Lutheran Adult Choir, Christ Episcopal rehearsal, U D C anniversary trip, Burnt Factory M E Church chicken supper.

McFermiey_ Chapter Order of Star Farmer and Merchants “National Bank Winchester Kiwanic Club George Washington Hotel Mite Society White Hall Methodist Church Oscar Light Fort Loudoun Harold G. Brown S. Washington Street First Baptist Church Winchester Lodge Benevolent Order of Elks Grace Lutheran Church Christ Episcopal _ Church C. W. Fritts White Post Burnt Factory M. E. Church

Orange Bicentennial Pageant Planned With 1000 Cast

The Orange county pageant plans a September 25 to 28 event with more than 1000 volunteers rehearsing at five locations. Patrick Gorman directs the production depicting the 1734 erection and the region's history. Miss Catherine Brown McVicar and Miss Wycliff Scott are among highlighted participants.

Orange Blue Ridge Virginia Northwest Territory Orange County Wycliff Scott

Brooks' Pharmacy Stages Sale on Colds and Grippe

Laxative Cold Tablets priced at 25 cents and nasal jelly with ephedrine also 25 cents. Cherry bark cough syrup offers at 25 cents. The Brooks' Pharmacy The Kexall Store advertises these cold remedy items for quick relief.

Brooks Kexall

Pastoral Wedding Sparks Quiet Evening in Town

A subdued wedding at Winchester Avenue Christian Church surprised many friends as two young individuals wed. The bride, a Columbia University junior, and the groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Max Updyke of Strasburg, have both roots in local institutions and music, with the groom playing in Soddy Haines orchestra for five years.

Winchester Golf Club Clarke Loudoiso Weahington Soddy Haines Richard Evelyn Byrd Amherst Street Goon Club Lisses Bennie Thomas Virginia Cover Russell Westwood Byrd Seddon Nelson Betsy Rice Virginia Stock Harry R. Kern, Jr John Thomas Scully Philip Glaize Robert M. Glass, Jr John Weems John Rice Carl McMullen Joseph Johannes Harry F. Byrd, Jr Jack Riley Robert Riley Winchester Avenue Christian Church Columbia University New York City Updyke Max Updyke Strasburg Strasburg High School Massanutten Academy Woodstock

Joint Meeting Of Two Bridge Clubs In Capon Bridge

Thursday and Friday Bridge Clubs plan a joint meeting and luncheon then a day trip to Capon Bridge West Virginia. Guests include Mrs R E Byrd and family and friends. Attendance from nearby towns noted with social visits and travel plans.

Capon Bridge W. Va

Many Inquiries On Jr. College Discussed Here

The State Board of Education sponsors a co-educational Junior College under the Federal Emergency Relief Administration. Open to worthy students unable to attend regular colleges, it requires a minimum of fifty students. Classes may meet at night with courses potentially in English math history languages and more. No tuition. Enroll now at the Frederick county school office.

The American Association of University Women Handley H School Stewart Elting Merriman’s Lane Peery State Board of Education Federal Emergency Relief Administration Frederick County Court House

Communion Set Stolen From Ascension Church

The theft of a silver communion set valued at 200 dollars and an undetermined amount from the alms box was reported to local police in Westminster Maryland. The Rev H G C Martin rector said the items disappeared sometime between Sunday morning services and yesterday.

Associated Press Westminister Ascension Episcopal Church H. G. C. Martin

Miss Marie Johnson Visited Stephens City Guest of Miss Holiday

Miss Marie Johnson daughter of the Rev and Mrs J A Johnson of Lexington Virginia spent several days last week in Stephens City as a guest of Miss Marie Golliday.

Lydia Grim David Ebersole Middletown Henry Grim Ray Ebersole Winchester Annie Grim Marlin Grim Strother Grim Carroll Grim Robert Ebersole Donald Grim Maryleene Grim Garland Mabel Massie Stephens City Mary Beth Greiner Savannah Peabody Conservatory of Music Baltimore Miss Greiner Lola Brumback Miriam Watson Charlotte Stickley Hilda Lovett Heath Stickley Sally Brumback Virginia Adams Reba Rinker Polly Lam Helen Owen N. Dovell Newport News F. L. Dovell Marie Johnson J. A. Johnson Lexington Marie Golliday

Labatt Kidnapping Note Revealed After Abduction

A ransom note ported at 150000 dollars was found in Labatt’s car chassis after his disappearance. Police confirm the note is the original communication tied to the abduction and are reviewing the wreck for clues.

Labatt

Peace Committee Meeting At Handley Library

A Peace Committee sponsored by the Youth Movement and allied groups will meet this evening at 8 at Handley Library auditorium. Rev Dr Hubert Stricker of Braddock Methodist Church will deliver an address marking the event as part of the anti war effort.

Youth Movement National Council For Prevention of War League of Nations Handley Library Hubert Stricker Braddock the Peace Action Committee Methodist Church

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