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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1934
Page
3
Readable notes mention the songs I Love You Truly and At Dawning framed by a dinner menu. The text reflects a personal program or program note style with a supper event context and a sense of appreciation for the meals served.
Monday Lions Club regular luncheon at George Washington Hotel. Tuesday Kiwanis luncheon at George Washington Hotel. Wednesday Young People's Choir practice at First Baptist Church and Winchester Lodge Elks meeting. 8 15 p m Grace Lutheran Adult Choir rehearsal. Thursday Rotary Club luncheon at George Washington Hotel.
Fort Loudoun Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution votes to sponsor a first aid highway station near Winchester. The meeting at Mrs. Harold Brown’s home includes reports on grave marker funding and organizational changes.
Orange County traces its beginnings to German miners from Siegen and Nassau-Siegen invited by Governor Spotswood Graffenried. They settled near Germanna about 30 miles above the Rappahannock Falls, 15 miles east of Culpeper, forming a Reformed Church community. A marker dedication is set for September 25 with Rev. S L Flickinger delivering the address and reflecting on the birthplace of America. Descent lines include Wilmer Thomas Hoffman and Pauline Hoffman, while Spillman relatives also trace to these settlers.
Francis C. Cronin of Baltimore spoke at the Rotary Club meeting this week on progress in motor fuels. He demonstrated the efficiency of ethyl and other anti knock preparations with a single cylinder engine. No visitors attended.
Rainfall for September reached 2.57 inches, up .23 inches from the 21 year average. The Winchester Research Laboratory notes a general rain with coverage from Woodstock to Winchester and beyond, boosting the month’s total by .16 inches yesterday.
Havre de Grace Md Sept 22 The Associated Press reports fair weather hoped for as the Eastern Shore handicap a $10,900 added six furlong feature draws 22 entries with 15 to start. Crowd expected near 15 000 if skies stay decent and weather cooperates.
Six persons including L. J. Teeter and Buford Davis were found guilty of drunkenness and disorderly conduct in Police Court and fined 15.25 each plus costs. Charles Kane was fined 10.25 for being drunk. Lester Stump received 35.25 for unlawful liquor and Clarence Weatherholtz 15.25 for improper automobile license.
Frederick County items show visits among families from Washington Catonsville and Tappahannock. Mrs Emma Strickler remains ill. nurse Campbell assists. A George In A Jam play in Boyce earned 50 dollars. A surprise party for Roy Fergerson drew about 130 guests. Several families, weddings and travels are noted including trips to Waynesboro and Washington and a divorce resuming a maiden name.
Cross Roads notes report Mr R L Johnson is very ill and Mrs Jennie McKee tends a sore from a fall. Mrs R N McKee has flu illness. Mr W V Carpenter and his son Junior visited Winchester Wednesday afternoon. Mrs George McKee called on Mrs J B White Wednesday afternoon.
The Community League met at the school with Rev. E. W. Webster as guest speaker. Local residents noted Ray Butler's return after illness and Lydia Hawkins coming home from an extended visit. Rebecca Tavenner and her mother returned from Washington, D. C., while Ellen Butler and Mary Davis visited Evelyn and Virginia Reynolds. Mary Byrd and Mrs. Lewis Hudson visited Mrs. Seastrunk and Mrs. Colvin, and Bethel Church held a regular union prayer service. The Bethel Ladies Aid met Wednesday.
Refuge Virginia reports Miss Evelyn Green spent the weekend with C. R. Green near Refuge. Willis Ruggles and son Arthur visited their home Wednesday evening. Mrs. James Orndorff called at Mrs. E. R. Conner’s Thursday evening. Ora Scott of Harrisonburg was a Refuge business visitor Thursday.
Bloom Virginia residents shared social visits with neighbors this week. Esther Cooper left for Dayton to start school. The Wisecarver family and Lester called on R. L. Long. T. S. Cooper hosted a home demonstration meeting at Mt Williams. Mrs Ivan Miller visited Mrs Arthur Miller. Mrs Roland Hottle and Velma Hottle attended Woodstock Fair.
About 300 Brockton High School students demand shorter hours and protest with bricks and a mass meeting at Legion Parkway. A six member committee will confer with the headmaster Monday. Students threaten to strike if demands are not met. Police note no action planned without a formal complaint.
The speedball game between All-Star teams, postponed by rain, will be played at 12 30 tomorrow at the ball park. Two seven inning games are planned with a possible third a week later if tied. Players should report by 12 15 to ensure a 12 30 start.
Ben Fletcher arraigned in Police Court on a drunk and disorderly charge at Patton's Dance Hall. He fined 15 dollars 25 cents but unable to pay, remanded to jail.
The Winchester Frederick County Red Cross chapter launches its 18th annual roll call the week of October 29 with a goal of 1500 members and 3000 dollars. Rev E T Clark chairs the campaign aided by a committee and a corps of workers setting up headquarters on Main street. A district planning meeting for District No 1 will be held October 1 at the George Washington Hotel.
Office of Revenue official says no renewal application filed for walkathon at fair grounds ongoing since Tuesday. A $19.50 license was issued last week to conduct a weekly walk marathon, with emergency funds totaling 61.009 and authority for similar exhibitions. The ordinance, effective immediately, targets traveling carnivals. interest in the event is low and police may close the marathon today.
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