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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1936

Page

3

Social calendar items from Winchester events

Epworth League meets at Miss Betty Starner's North Braddock street home at 1 45 p m. Dinner at Mt Airy for Miss Cary Harrison and Mr Henry Post Mitchell. Modern Woodmen of America meet at camp hall 209 North Cameron. Kiwanis luncheon at George Washington Hotel 12 45 p m. Clarke County Kings Daughters convention at Grace Episcopal Church afternoon. Young People's Choir practice 6 45 p m at United Brethren Church. Winchester Lodge 867 B P O E at Ellis Hall 8 00 p m. Grace Lutheran adult choir practice 8 15 p m. Rotary Club luncheon at George Washington Hotel 1 00 p m. Mrs Hugh M Nelson hosts Miss Cary Harrison luncheon at Long Branch. Thursday Afternoon Bridge Club afternoon. Bachelors dinner by Mr Roland G Mitchell at George Washington Hotel evening. Agnes Mitchell hosts Harrison Mitchell bridesmaids and guests at The Glen.

Epworth League of Kiwanis Club George Washington Hotel Clarke County The Order of Kings Daughters Grace Episcopal Church United Brethren Church Winchester Lodge No Ellis’ Hall Piccadilly Braddock Streets Grace Lutheran Church Rotary Club Hugh M. Nelson Cary Harrison Long Branch Bridge Club Roland G. Mitchell Agnes Mitchell Harrison-Mitchell the Glen Tierney Lawrence E. Tierney, Jr Blueid W. Va Deon George H

Marriage of Hazel Oates to John Thomas Payne

Announcement of the marriage between Hazel L. Oates of this city and John Thomas Payne of Middleburg on September 8 in Erstown Maryland. Rev Frank G Mentzer officiated at United Brethren Church. Payne, a Handley High School graduate, is the son of Norris Payne of Middleburg and is employed in Middleburg. The couple plans a short wedding trip and will reside in Middleburg.

Hazelline Oates C. L. Oates John Thomas Payne Ddieburg Aterstown Maryland Frank G. Mentzer United Brethren Church Rs. Payne Handley High School Payne Norris Payne Middley Middleburg

Winchester A A U W Meet Discusses Europe and Liberty

The Winchester branch of the American Association of University Women met at the De Grange home with four new members joining. Mrs. Elting presented a map and discussed Europe and Asia, Spain’s revolt, Marxism versus Fascism, Russia’s aid to Loyalists, and Japan and China's positions, stressing liberty and thoughtful citizenship.

Winchester American Association of University Women H. Clay de Grange South Washington Street Mary Virginia Steck James A. Miller D. E.leatherman Kansas University Orlando Florida Marie Fries Ethel Hartman William and Mary Helen Massey Symmons College Boston Stewart O. Elting Americas Europe Asia Mrs. Elting Spain Russia Germany Italy Elting

Frederick County Native Yeakley Dies After Stroke

Yeakley of Frederick county dies following a stroke. Born April 8, 1861, he spent most of his life in the county and Winchester. He farmed in youth and later worked as a teamster in Winchester. A horse lover, he trained colts and was expert in that craft, even driving horses used by the Sarah Zane Firemen to draw their steamer.

Yeakley Frederick County Winchester Sarah Zane

Etiquette Q A on hosting guests and visiting cards

A guide covers welcoming guests with attentive hospitality and proper wording for praise. It also affirms using Mr on visiting cards and explains preferred phrasing for social occasions.

Yeakley connected with multiple firms. funeral planned

Mr Yeakley an unmar ried man who lived with the Cochran couple since March and earlier at his niece’s home. He left surviving a sister Mrs Carrie Yeakley Cole of Dayton Ohio and brothers Carson Martin Edward Charles and Vance Yeakley. Funeral from the Cochran home west of Albin at 4 30 pm conducted by Rev George W Stover with interment Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers are six great nephews.

Robinson Ice and Cold Storage Company Beck Baking Company Cochran Lewis A. Lamp Yeakley Carrie Yeakley Cole Dayton Carson, Martin, Edward, Charles and Vance Yeakley Addie Pilson Zenia

Spanish Capital Reels as Franco Seals Madrid Defense

Reports from Madrid and Mallorca allege Italian support for the fascist uprising. Uruguayan sever relations over diplomat sister killings. Franco’s forces push toward Madrid with reinforcements and new governors amid claims of Italian occupation on Mallorca.

Rafael Salazar Alonso Madrid Montevideo Uruguay Spain Mallorca la Voz Rossini Barcelono Francisco Franco Juan March Franco Palma Italy Rome Balearic Islands North African TALAVERA DE LA_ REINA Maqueda

Illness Fatal to W L Adams Front Royal Resident

Winter L Adams longtime Remount Depot employee from Front Royal died in Memorial Hospital Winchester after a ten day illness. He lived with cousin Grace Sutphin on West Main street for six years. Survived by niece Mrs Aubrey Cox and nephew Edward Cox plus two Linden aunts and numerous cousins. Funeral Thursday at 2 30 pm at the Methodist Church with Odd Fellows participation.

Front Royal L. Adams Memorial Hospital Winchester Adams Remount Grace Sutphin West Main Street Manley Adams Linden Aubrey Cox Milldale Edward Cox Markham John Williamson Lucy Williamson Anc

Will of Charles K Over Placed On Record

The late Charles K Over's will was admitted to record in the city clerk's office. Gertrude V. Over, his widow, qualified as administratrix c. t. a. and sole beneficiary. Her bond set at 1200 dollars with Bertha L. Snapp as surety. Appraisers named H. G. Cahill C. F. Schenck and Ryland McInturff.

Charles K Over Gertrude V. Over Over Bertha L. Snapp H. G. Cahill C. F. Schenck Ryland McIinturff

Grant Divorce Granted in Corporation Court

A decree of absolute divorce was granted to Hubert E. G. Jackson against Margaret N. Jackson for desertion over two years. The ruling bars remarrying for six months and assigns custody of two infant children to the plaintiff.

Corporation Court Hubert E. G. Jackson Margaret N. Jackson

Condition Of Shenandoah Rivers At Riverton

North Branch and South Branch of the Shenandoah River at Riverton are both reported muddy.

Front Royal Visitors and Local News Attendance

Front Royal residents report visitors from Baltimore Washington and Casselton as well as locals hosting relatives. Mrs. Reid remains critically ill. Mrs. Menefee ill at 85 with hospital transfer. Mrs. York attended funeral in Clarendon for Miss Ethel Davidson in Washington Emergency Hospital.

Front Royal Esza Lee Harvey Pettycord Baltimore Oscar Reid Charles A. York

Front Royal Glee Club Meet Planned At Winchester

The Front Royal Glee Club will meet this evening at Mrs. Peggy Ritter Jones home in Winchester with all members gathering at 7 15 at Mrs Q D Gasques before departing for Winchester. Various locals are noted visiting relatives in Richmond Washington and Fairfax with several social gatherings reported around Front Royal and nearby areas.

Front Royal Glee Club Peggy Ritter Jones Winchester Q. D. Gasque

Surprise Birthday Dinner Honors Robert J. Stokes

Robert J. Stokes was surprised with a birthday dinner at Powells Fort on Sunday for his 71st birthday. Attending were his children and spouses, including Mrs. Joseph M. Burke and Mrs. Robert Carron, plus J Bryan Stokes Claude A. Stokes Aubrey A. Stokes Alvin B. Stokes and Edward H. Stokes, with about 40 guests. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Sam Stokes and Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell Stokes from Washington D C.

Front Royal Robert J. Stokes Powells Fort Joseph M. Burke Robert Carron J. Bryan Stokes Claude A. Stokes Aubrey A. Stokes Alvin B. Stokes Edward H. Stokes Sam Stokes Maxwell Stokes Washington, D. C

Two Sentenced in Front Royal Court for Driving Offense

P W Jones and G F Cooley, both of Front Royal, appeared in Woodstock Trial Justice court. They were fined 100 dollars each plus costs, received suspended 30 day jail terms, and had their drivers licenses revoked for one year.

Front Royal P. W. Jones G. F. Cooley Trial Justice Court Woodstock

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Hazel Oates Mr. Payne and . Hawthorne Allen T. Haworne Stewart Street A. H. Pregnall Charles Hawthorne Mregnall Winches Women's Christian Temperce Union Friendseeting House Ralph Snapp Ralph B. Snapp Mss Shull Arrisonburg College Kathryne Shull Fred Shull Harrisonburg New York T. F. Timberlake Miss Cross Co. C. Wise Hir Charles, Jr Miss A Clem Moorefield Rs. Loring S. Bean Leicester Street Lem Anderson Dorothy Flegenheimer Coral Gables, A University of Miami Lewis H. Hyde Mrs. Hun- McGuire York Gordon Newell Winches Cage Mr. Gordonwell, Jr Thornhill Manor J. G. Warren French Newark City J. M. Steck, Jr Iss Georgia Imr Charles B. Snider Balti Jane Rosenberger State Teachers College Henrietta Fuller R. L. Milleson Washington Street Bessie Albin Charles Town Roy Hockman Lynchburg Lynchburg College J. H. Yost J. H. Yost, Jr Beckford School M. J. Menefee Luray Washington Cornelia Anne Larus Richmond Mitchell-Harrison Harry R. Kern Jr Llewellyn Bull Toledo London Talavera Otero Santa Cruz del Retamar Manuedo Talavera Front Alcazar Barcelona Wl- Adams Remount Depot Methodist Church R. B. Clagett Odd Fellows Lodge Mr. Over’s Vicks VA Warren County Winchester Evening Star Boresa Telephone Front Royal 149-R Shenandoah Rivers Riverton Front Royal News Robert Cassell Linda Graves Casselton Cassell Lloyd Sonner J. J. Scherer A. W. Mathews Dean Russell Academy Messrs Harold Shores Leesburg Ralph Shores Alexandria Maurice Shirey Mrs. Rager Culpeper Bettie Menefee Fork Johnson Women’s Nursing Hospital Marion Vorhees Billy Ola Luttrell Bryan Rudacille Coleman Ware Mrs Ira Beaty C. O. Maddox Walter Boyd Buffalo Nancy Burgess Clarke Alice Sutphin Fairfax, Va B. W. Luttrell Virginia Luttrell Everett Stover Rixeyville Bryan Audacille Bryan Stokes Lyle Rohr Reedsville Floyd Sager Henry Kimball Watertown NW. Y L. 8. Rohr Fairlawn Walter Olmstead Washington, D.C Lynn deLashmutt Roger Payne Winchester Hospital Afton Inn OUR Night Depository Shenandoah Valley National Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Big Joe Winchester’s Bakery Colonial Nina V. Wolford Politics CBS East WEAF NBC Gov. Landon Iowa State Fair WABC Landon Radio Club WJZ Wm. Brown Meloney Norman Thomas D. Leigh Colvin John W. Aiken Earl Browder Wm. J. Lemke Aubrey Williams Meloney James A. Farley John DM. Hamilton Arthur A. Ballantine Francis M. Law Francis Perkins Charles P. Taft Theodore Christianson Henry A Louis al Ettore Philadelphia Clem McCarthy Wjznbc Leo Reisman Wayne King Fred Astaire Detroit Symphony Paul Whiteman Lee Wiley Hammerstein Music Hall Ken Murray Pennsylvanians Rupert Hughes Guy Lombardo Play Bishop and Gargoyle Eddie Guest Ben Bernie Odd Fellows Convention American Legion Charles S. Deneen Green Orville C. Pratt Ma Perkins Henry Busse Kremer Midge Williams the Commercial & Savings Bank Underwood N. Loudoun St Loudoun ST Yardley Beauty Secrets Bond Street Yardley Agency Brooks’ Pharmacy Oakland Ine R. M. Swimley George Washington
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