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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1932

Page

3

Miss Funkhouser Weds The Rev Mr Locke in Rockingham

Miss Funkhouser marries Rev. Mr Locke in Rockingham County near McGaheysville. The bride, a McGaheysville High School and State Teachers College alumna, trained at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. The groom, son of Woodstock natives, serves as pastor of Bethlehem and Mount Olive Brethren churches.

Joseph William Funkhouser McGayheysville Rockingham County Edward L. Miller McGaheysville State Teachers’ College Harrisonburg Rockingham Memorial Hospital Tarah Funk Locke Thomas Glenn Locke Woodstock Shenandoah Valley Virginia Council of Religious Education Bethlehem and Mount Olive

Winchester social clubs schedule week events

Regular Kiwanis meetings at the George Washington Hotel. United Brethren and Grace Lutheran choirs rehearse. Rotary, Delphian Society Winchester chapter, and Kiwanis banquet for faculty. Methodist Episcopal trustees meet at White Hall. Girls' Athletic Association hosts a charity card party. African Legion, Lions Club weekly meetings at George Washington Hotel.

Kiwanis Club George Washington Hotel Rotary Club Winchester Delphian Society Winchester Kiwanis Club The Methodist Episcopal Church White Hall African Legion Post Lions’ Club

Miss Willoughby Pole Weds Mr John Hillsman

Announcement of the marriage of Miss Willoughby Pole to Mr John Mitchell Hillsman Jr took place Saturday at 4 30 PM at St George Episcopal Church Fredericksburg Virginia The Rev Dudley Bougher officiated A reception followed at Mrs Richard Atkinson Claybrooks home in Fredericksburg They will live in Richmond after an extended northern trip and Miss Pole Hillsman has ties to Dr Hunter H McGuire and the late Mrs Charlotte Claybrook McGuire.

Willoughby Pole Edgar A. Pole Mrs Pole Hot Springs John Mitchell Hillsman John M., Hillsman Richmond St. George's Episcopal Church Fredericksburg Dudley Bougher Richard Atkinson Claybrook Hillsman Hunter H. McGuire Charlotte Claybrook McGuire

Garden Club of Warren County plans plant sale at Afton Inn

At Ivy Lodge the Garden Club of Warren County reviewed membership candidates and approved steps. A plant sale is set for September 24 at the Afton Inn Front Royal starting 1 PM to raise funds. The club also plans bridge parties to support this effort.

Garden Club Warren County Ivy Lodge B. Ferguson Cary Front Royal A. C. Carson Afton Inn Warre County Club

Randolph Shields to Enter Harvard Medical School 1932

Mr Randolph T Shields Jr leaves for Cambridge Mass to enter Harvard Medical School for the 1932 33 terms He is a son of Dr and Mrs R T Shields of China and graduated with honors from Washington and Lee University in 1932 A silver tea fundraiser is planned by Christ Episcopal Church auxiliary at Mrs W A Bakers home on South Washington Street to support church activities Miss Margaret Byrd, granddaughter of Mrs Richard Evelyn Byrd, is reported to be improving after a severe left arm fracture.

C. E. Johnston Charles E. Johnston Piccadilly Street Johnston Virginia Woolen Charles R. Anderson Winchester Randolph T. Shields, Jr Sophie Baker Frances Page West Cork Street Cambridge Mass Harvard Medical School Mr. Shields R. T. Shields China Washington and Lee University Margaret Byrd Richard Evelyn Byrd Amherst Street Stanley Cooper Washington Raymond Cooper Mr. Cooper Julia Carlson Mrs Urban C. Sheetz East Piccadilly Street Joseph “Carson Woodstock, Va Benjamin B. Dutton South Washington Street

Vacation Visitors and Local News From Winchester

Mr and Mrs James M Trier of New York visit in Winchester with Lewis Trier on East Clifford street while Chief C W Hollis begins vacation. Various locals travel, study, or attend meetings including Girl Scout events and bridge club.

James M. Trier New York Winchester Lewis Trier East Clifford Street Trier Moore and Mason

War veterans prepare dedication of Virginia carillon memorial

Virginia war veterans gather for a October 15 dedication honoring fallen comrades with a parade and address by Governor Pollard. Josephus Daniels and World War commanders attend while carillon by Carter ot A oa. John J Pershing expected. Virginia Memorial Commission leads project with notable committees and supporters across the state.

Carter John J. Pershing Commonwealth Anton Brees Virginia Mr. Brees Bolling H. Handy State War Memorial Commission Virginia Military Institute Virginia Polytechnic Institute John Garland Pollard Alben W. Berkley Kentucky University of Virginia Josephus Daniels Virginia War Memorial Commission Virginia Citizens Carillon Committee Granville G. Valentine Virrginia Ciizens’fee Sreadien Handy Bernard Meredith R. C. Wight N. B. Early Ruckersville William A. Wright Tappahannock E. E. Holland Suffolk J. W. Witten North Tazewell John S. Battle Charlottesville Wilbur Hall Leesburg Archer G. Jones Richmond Virginia Citizens’ Committee Thomas B. Scott Benjamin B. Purcell

Stock Rally Fueled by Bullish Enthusiasm in NYC

The Associated Press reports a strong stock market rally in New York led by rails utilities chemicals and specialties with gains of two to five points. Sterling cables rose to 3.467 and money renewed at 2 percent as optimism about business picked up.

Associated Press New York

County Canners Contest Opens With Notable Prizes

Canning contests sponsored by Ball Brothers Hazel Atlas and Kerr Glass begin in April and run to October 1 with a state fair display. Frederick county holds an elimination on September 24 judged by Miss Pauline Hudson. winners advance to Richmond to face other counties. Prizes are offered by the sponsors and entries include many local homemakers led by Mrs. R. P. Anderson and others.

Ball Brothers Company Hazel-Atlas Company Kerr Glass Company Frederick County Pauline Hudson Middletown Richmond R. P. Anderson W. E. Edwards M. L. Lamp Annie Whitacre Daisy Peacemaker

Varied Issues To Be Discussed By President Hoover

The October 4 Des Moines campaign speech will cover agricultural concerns plus other topics. At the White House Hoover and Secretary Mills discussed the political situation including yesterday’s primary results with Wisconsin heavy pluralities against La Follette and Blaine.

Associated Press Washington Des Moines Hoover White House Mills Wisconsin Lafollette Blaine Treasury

Capone Seeks Release in Habeas Corpus Hearing

Federal Judge Mavin Underwood set October 19 for a habeas corpus hearing as Al Capone seeks release from the Atlanta federal penitentiary. Capone left the prison for the court appearance, the first time he has left since starting a ten year sentence May 4 for income tax evasion.

Associated Press Atlanta Mavin Underwood al Capone Chicago Atlanta Federal Penitentiary Capone United States Marshall Federal Penitentiary

Wisconsin Vote Big Surprise Tops Lafollette Primary

Wisconsin Republicans backed Walter J. Kohler over Governor Philip Lafollette by a wide margin as Lafollette allies faced stiff losses. John B. Chapple led the senatorial race in Ashland as prohibition questions shaped other party contests in New York and Massachusetts.

Associated Press Philip Lafollette Wisconsin New York Massachusetts Walter J. Kohler Lafollette John J. Blaine John B. Chapple Ashland William S. Youngman Joseph B. Ely Upstate

Railway Labor Heads Oppose Wage Parley

A F Whitney chairman of the Railway Labor Executive Association told railway operators a wage conference now would be unwise. The association voiced the view in a letter to W F Thiehoff as the wage question was under discussion by the railway management committee. A 10 percent wage cut remains in effect until February 1 1933 when the old scale resumes.

Associated Press Washington A. F. Whitney Railway Labor Executive Association Whitney W. F. Thiehoff

Graf Zeppelin Seen Over Spain

Laborer C Blizzard died after falling 70 feet from Prettyboy Dam. He lived in Hampstead, Carroll County, Maryland, and authorities opened an investigation into the accident. News clippings also note hog price gains and rising pig iron market activity.

Associated Press Baltimore Prettyboy Dam C. Blizzard Hampstead Carroll County Maryland Cleveland Plain Dealer

Unconscious Imitation Among Humans

An observation that yawning spreads as a social cue showing humans imitate others. A concluding thought notes that life’s evening reflects the character of the day that came before it.

Graf Zeppelin Passes Madrid as Brazil Flight Returns

In Madrid on September 21 the Graf Zeppelin, returning to Cadiz from Brazil, passed over the city this morning. A man fell to his death from the top of a dam nearby.

Associated Press Madrid Spain Ceremany Brazil

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Funkhouser Mr. Locke Conley Anderson Mrs. Anderson Angerona Terrace Young People’s Choir United Brethren Church Grace Lutheran Church Girls’ Athletic Association West Piccadilly Street John Hillsman Mrs. Barton Robert B. M. Barton Boston Huntsberry Warren Garden Club Nina Ramsey Jeter Frank Ryland Ramsey Strasburg Lawrence Trant Jeter Machir F. B. Wyand Hanover Avenue Thomas L. Jeter Young Democrats Friendship Precinct Young Democrats of Virginia Star Office Randolph Shields Harvard Mr. and Mrs. Trier C. W. Hollis Pease Tom Boyd Kenneth Trenary Millwood Williamsburg, Va William and Mary College D. F. Yost C. F. Thomas City Asbury Park R. F. Cline Memorial Hospital David M. Marshall Francis Marshal New York City American Surety Company Girl Scout Committee Girl Scouts Eugene B. Cooper South Washington Street Lorraine Brubeck Staunton William Brubeck Valley Pike Sosity of the Baptist Blanche Showalter Highland Avenue Thursday Bridge Club Lewis H. Hyde Helen ‘Buckley F. A. Read, Inc John V. D. Tweedy Virginia Baker Tweedy J. A. Baker Stonewall Avenue Susan Steck John M. Steck Fairmont Avenue Mount Holyoke Mount Holyoke College Miss Steck Joseph Massie Joseph A. Massie Colorado Springs Colo Clayton Cochran Hagerstown Marie Fries Louis Fries North Braddock Street Williamsburg the William and Mary College Richard Rosenberger Andrew Babb Leslie Stripe Babb Handley High School Stipe John M. Steck, Jr Orange, Va Amelia Anderson William Burr Harrison Max Bruce Garber Thomas W. Harrison Handley Library Frank B. Crawford Sophocles Ellsworth Orndorff Avalon Orndorff Hampden-Sydney College C. C. Jones H. C. Robinson Doris Oscar Harry Whitestone Jones Harry George H. Smith, Jr West Pall Mall Street Tuexdo Park N. Y H. W. Leigh Smith Catherine Leigh H. C. Bentley Morgan Pendleton Norfolk Cameron Street Rouss Avenue Shenandoah Valley National Bank the Commercial & Savings Bank Reardon’s Pure Food Store Braddock and Boscawen Streets R. M. Swimley Geo. Washington Hotel Margaret L. Hodgson N. Loudoun Street Lovett Brothers N. Main St Burgundy Nave Cor Loudoun and Boscawen St Lovett Shoe
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