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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1932

Page

3

Social Calendar Highlights Weekly Choirs and Club Meetings

A dense schedule lists regular choir rehearsals at United Brethren and Grace Lutheran churches, Rotary and Kiwanis meetings at George Washington Hotel, Ladies Aid at Ridings Chapel, and Circle No 7 at Braddock Street Church. Weekend events include a Girls' Athletic Association picnic at Sylvan Retreat and a fall opening of the Winchester branch of the American Association of University Women.

Rotary Club George Washington Hotel Ladies’ Aid Society Ridings Chapel Charles Willis Girls’ Athletic Association Sylvan Retreat Cramer Lycett Circle No Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church Leslie Carper Sharp Street American Legion Post Geo. Washington Hotel Young People’s Choir Otterbein Guild of United Brethren Church Dorothy Elizabeth Cather North Loudoun Street Bryarly Community League Bryarly School House Winchester American Association of University Women Alan Peery East Cork Street Clark Chestnut Grove Church

Debutante Week Events and Club Installations Highlight Baltimore News

The article notes a local club meeting with state officers lauded for two years of work and new officers installed including President Mrs. Carl F. Massey and Vice President Miss Carrie Hunter. Debutante social events in Baltimore feature a costume dance honoring three debutantes, including Miss Dorothy Gilpin, with ties to local families.

Roszel Robert T. Barton Carl F. Massey Carrie Hunter Frances Beverley Carroll Brooks Frank Reynolds Herbert S. Larrick West Clifford Street Baltimore Nancy Symington Dorothy Gilpin Polly Taylor Elizabeth Young Miss Gilpin Henry B. Gilpin South Washington Street Lewis M. Allen Gilpin Donald Gilpin

Memory of Dr. Kate Barrett Perpetuated by American Legion Auxiliary

A white birch tree will be planted in memory of Dr. Kate Waller Barrett in Portland Oregon to honor her as Virginia’s first Auxiliary president and second national president. The ceremony occurred during the legion and auxiliary convention with Virginia delegates present.

Hazel Nielson S Parley W. P. Mathews Richmond Auxiliary of Virginia Department of Virginia Hildas. White Portsmouth Cape Henry John Smith America Barrett Alexandria United States American Legion Auxiliary New Orleans

Friends Stage Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs Dick

Mrs E L Dick enjoyed a large surprise gathering at home with many friends including Mr E L Dick and families. The party featured a cake with 50 candles and a table laden with delicacies amid lively chatter and warm toasts.

Mrs. Dick E. L. Dick S. S. Abshire G. L. Crim William Trimble Hester Trimble R. M. Rowland Lester Nethers Clifford Boyles George Braithwaite C. B. Dawson William Dawson Elsworth Evans Howard Shirley Mary Rosella Shirley O. T. Hardy Charles Dick Albert Brown Mervil Rowland James McCarty Collins Nadenbousch Roy Miller Roy Abshire Lon” Shirley Sibert Randall Lucy Belle Randall Aldus Cooper Clifton Braithwaite

American Legion Auxiliary Reports From State Meeting

The September American Legion Auxiliary meeting at Mrs. T. Russell Cather’s home featured a plan for a October membership campaign led by Mrs. Carroll Brooks and Mrs. Hugh Clark. Reports from the Alexandria state meeting covered rehabilitation, hospital work, and entertaining events.

American Legion Auxiliary T. Russell Cather South Stewart Street Boyd R. Richards Frank Reynolds Carroll Brooks Hugh Clark Alexandria Claude Grim Brantz M. Riszel Grim Virginia Roszel Herbert Hoover Gadsby’s Tavern Waldrop Bessemer Ala Winchester Frances Beverley Robert T. Barton

W. C. T. U. To Hold Meeting Thursday

The Woman's Christian Temperance Union plans its regular semi monthly meeting at the Friends' Meeting House at Washington and Piccadilly streets. The session starts at 9 30 Thursday morning and a full attendance is requested.

Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Friends’ Meeting House Washington and Piccadilly Streets

Miss Viola Frye Weds Mr Oates In Lawn Ceremony

Miss Viola Frye and Mr. Harrison Oates of Capon Bridge were married on a lawn altar with Rev J L McLean and Rev J Goode officiating. Attendants included Wilda Bailey, rose dotted-swiss gown, and a shoal of guests from Ohio and West Virginia. The couple will reside in Cleveland after September 21 and planned a trip to Washington, D C. Also noted is the 36th Virginia D A R conference in Wytheville October 5 to 7 with Hon W N Doak as speaker and numerous state officers attending.

W.va Viola Prye Oates Cleveland Ohio J. Goode Winchester J. L. McLean Ilda Bailey Salem W. Va Neal Frye Mendelssohn J. M. Frye Hanging Rock Capon Bridge High School Harrison Oates Capon Bridge Wilda Bailey Goode Larrick W. G. Frye Paul and Hilda Westernport Ethel Daugherty Warren, O Maynard Pugh S. D. Stump, Jr Akron Virginia Daughters of the American Revolution Wytheville Wilderness Road Stuart George Wythe Hotel The Baptist Church Charles Blackwell Keesee Martinsville D. A Texas National Society W. H. Bowman Presbyterian Church Annapolis Washington United States Navy Hampton Flemming Richmond Maude Larkin Lynchburg Samuel S. Walker E. Scott Sandy F. B. Kegley Lewis L. Chapman Smithfield Harry R. Greene Nathaniel Beaman Norfolk H. G. Robinson J. F. Repass Virginia

Engraved Name Cards and Invitations Discount

Special short term prices on engraved name cards and wedding invitations. Guaranteed best quality for your money. Buy now at special prices. The Home Print Shop at 8 Main St, phone 983-M.

St Ee Main St

Rural church beautified by St Pauls Lutheran at Fawcetts Gap

Stephens City Va Sept 14 rural parish improving church grounds and interior at St Pauls Lutheran Church Fawcetts Gap The cemetery now bordered by fence trees planted and name board added Church edifice painted roof repaired interior updates include repapered walls ceiling sanded floor varnished annex sanctuary altar built foundation stone from Memorial Lutheran Church committees appointed carpentry painting papering and supervision by local craftspeople community hopes for better worship.

Stephens City Little St. Paul's Lutheran Church Fawcetts Gap God’s Acre Memorial Lutheran Church St Paul's C. S. Hearley Charles Beatty William Lindamood Clarence Terault Hottle and Pingley Winchester

Insurance Agents To Hold Luncheon In Winchester

The eastern district of the Wheeling West Virginia Equitable Life Assurance Society will hold a luncheon on Saturday September 17 at 1230 at the George Washington Hotel. About 30 agents and their wives are expected to attend the meeting led by state superintendent Arthur H Cummings.

Wheeling W. Va Equitable Life Assurance Society of New York George Washington Hotel Arthur H. Cummings Winchester

Sterling Files Contest Against Mrs Ferguson

Texas Democratic Convention named Miriam A Ferguson the party nominee for governor after a runoff showing she led Governor Sterling by 3 798 votes. Sterling filed suit in Travis County district court alleging thousands of illegal and unqualified votes influenced the primary outcome.

Lubbock Tex Texas Miriam A. (Ma Lone Star Sterling Travis County Ferguson

Hoover Vows Broad Reorganization Of Government

President Hoover announced plans for a wholesale reorganization of the federal government. He instructed Budget Director J C Roop to start investigations and draft executive orders to reorganize, consolidate, reduce bureaus and commissions, and eliminate overlap for Congress to act upon next December. If Congress objects within 60 days the orders may take effect automatically.

Washington Hoover Congress J. C. Roop Shipping Board Radio Commission Department of Commerce Veterans Bureau

William H. Brown Farm and Orchard for Sale

Public auction in Winchester Virginia on October 15 1932 at 11 AM offers 175 acre Brown farm and orchard in Frederick County with improvements. Debt secured by deed of trust totals 9500 dollars with six percent interest. One third cash at sale, balance due in one and two years with bonds and insured improvements. R Gray Williams trustee Brumback auctioneer.

Shenadoah Valley National Bank of Winchester Virginia William H. Brown Frederick County Court House Stonewall Frederick Co B. West Baker Elisan Brown Katherine Brown R. Gray Williams C. I. Brumback

Nazist Leaver Is Reproved By Von Hindenburg

Berlin Sept 13 President Paul von Hindenburg reproved Reichstag president Wilhelm Goering for overriding a dissolution decree. Goering protested over cabinet members missing Reichstag committee appearances after Franz von Papen’s decree presentation. Hindenburg refused to admit the accusations and noted Goering failed to recognize the cabinet’s new legal status.

Berlin Paul von Hindenburg Reichstag Wilhelm Goering Herr Goering Junker Franz von Papen

Record Waterspout off New South Wales Heights Noted

The United States Weather Bureau records the highest waterspout at 5,104 feet seen off New South Wales. Also notes Ecuador relies on agriculture for most of its living. A May 16 1808 entry urges daily acts to exercise the will.

Ecuador United States Weather Bureau New South Wales

Beckys Vanity Fair on Screen At Palace Tonight

Myrna Loy stars as Becky Sharpe in the modern screen adaptation of Vanity Fair opening for a two day engagement at the Palace. Conway Tearle co stars with Loy in a bill also featuring Hearst Metrotone News and Paramount Screen Song and Comedy.

Thackeray Vanity Fair Palace Becky Sharpe Becky Myrna Loy Miss Loy Conway Tearle Hearst Metrotone News Paramount Screen

Roosevelt Garner Club notices seek member cards and funds

The notice asks all Roosevelt-Garner Club members to turn in signed membership cards and money with P McVicar or W 4A Baer listed as contacts. It mentions plans to contribute a round figure from a $10,000,000 pool to major party campaigns, referencing a seven figures portion.

P. McVicar W 4A. Baer Boston Herald

Hold Em Jail opens at Capitol with Wheeler and Woolsey

Rable's Palace presents Hold Em Jail a wild football burlesque with Wheeler and Woolsey Edna May Oliver Roscoe Ates Kennedy Robert Armstrong. The show promises nonstop slapstick in a football inspired romp and offers 25 free football tickets for students with more to be drawn later. Also featuring Broken Wing Friday starring Lupe Velez Melvyn Douglas George Barbier and Leo Carillo.

Capitol Wheeler Woolsey Edna May Oliver Roscoe Ates Kennedy Robert Armstrong Bidemore Paramount Lupe Velez Melvyn Douglas George Barbier Leo Carillo

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Grace Lutheran Church Lions’ Club Charles Shewbridge Hotel Drusilla Jordan White Sulphur Springs Kiwanis Club Kate Barrett McDonald Birmingham Colonial Hotel W. W. Lackey L. P. Nichols S.M. Harbuck W. H. Riggins R. F. McDonald Shenandoah Caverns New York Brown Baby Alligator Huntsberry Viola Frye Mr. Oates Timber Ridge Endeavorers Christian Endeavor Society Timber Ridge Christian Church Congregational Christian Church Congregation of St. Paul's Lutheran Luttrell Nettie Worsley Luttrell William C. Lichliter North Braddock Street Salvation Army Ida Ellis Ellis Martinsburg Order of the Eastern Star Margaret Flannery Jane Mudd North Cameron Street James Wiley Brooklyn N. Y Lewis N Barton S. Stewart Street Wiley Shenandoah Valley Academy Academy von Hindenburg Shenandoah Valley National Bank N. Main St Funeral R. M. Swimley Warner Bros Thackery Palace Feature Reginald Haines Rable’s Wheeler and Capitol Today Ify Bank the Commercial& Savings Bank Lebanon Swift Pure Food Braddock and Boscawen Streets Knox Margaret L. Hodgson N. Loudoun Stree Nave Cor Loudoun and Boscawen St Oxfords Lovett
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