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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1936

Page

3

Social Calendar Highlights Community Meetings

Monday agendas list a Robert Y. Conrad Post auxiliary meeting at Mrs. Fishbank’s home, a Young Christian Street Methodist Church gathering at Mrs. Grimm’s, a McKinley Chapter 19 Masonic meeting at Farmers and Merchants Bank Building, and a W C T U public meeting at Friends Meeting House. Tuesday items include Red Cross Production Committee at John Kerr School and Little Theater’s Torch Bearer tryout at Episcopal Parish House, plus Winchester Woodmen of America lodge meeting at 209 North Loudoun Street.

Robert Y. Conrad Post American Legion John G. Fishbank Braddock Young Christian Street Methodist Church C. O. Grimm National Avenue McKinley Farmers and Merchants Bank Friends Meeting House North Loudoun Street Red Cross Production Committee John Kerr School Episcopal Parish House Winchester Camp Woodmen of America New Lodge Hall

Wilson to sit with Mrs Jones and others in Winchester

Woodrow Wilson will visit Winchester arriving October 4 to stay at Audley and attend luncheons hosted by Mrs B B Jones and Mrs Kenneth Gilpin on consecutive days. The town group plans include entertainments and society gatherings amid a long list of local social events and notices.

E Woodrow Wilson Mrs. B. B. Jones Woodrow Wilson B. B. Jones

Modern Etiquette Q A guide to handshakes at introductions

The etiquette guide states a man should not offer his hand first. the woman may offer hers if she wishes. It advises pouring water glasses two thirds full at table. It notes a bride should usually wait two weeks before returning calls.

France Debates Devaluation and Realignment Amid Crisis

In a dramatic session the Blum cabinet fights devaluation of the franc as radical-Socialists back plans to align with the dollar and pound. Votes run 365 to 248 on a devaluation pause. a 10,000,000,000 franc stabilization fund aims to steady prices, salaries, pensions, and debts while restricting gold exports.

Blum Chamber of Deputies Chamber Louis Marin Pierre Colmb Radical- Socialists United States Great Britain France

German Court Grips Complex Testimony In Espionage Case

The defendant waited 14 months for trial and testified clutching a chair while listening to questions. He spoke German with mixed fluency and faced lenient proceedings. Prosecutors urged dropping the espionage charge due to lack of evidence. defense asked clemency for an outsider learning life in the Reich. A co-defendant Bruno Rietz testified that Simpson brought Bolshevist literature aboard the S. S. Manhattan.

Simpson Tefore Bruno Rietz S. S. Manhatan

Condition Of Shenandoah Rivers At Riverton

The report lists North River Clear and South River Muddy indicating river conditions at Riverton.

Shenandoah Rivers

Front Royal Social Notes Across the Weekend

Front Royal residents and visitors fill weekend with family visits and trips to nearby towns. Mrs. Melton moved from hospital to Johnson Women’s Hospital for a three week stay, while others attended events in Winchester Martinsburg Hagerstown and Washington.

C. L. Melton Memorial Hospital Winchester Johnson Women's Hospital Front Royal R. E. Herr Mr. Melton

My Man Godfrey at Hahles Palace with Lombard Powell

The Palace Theatre presents William Powell and Carole Lombard in the Universal film My Man Godfrey this Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday. A Fox News Reel accompanies the feature, marking the season’s first big screen event.

William Powell Carole Lombard Universal Palace Theatre Fox News

Purple poodle leads Hollywood color trend on set

In Hollywood a purple poodle on a leash sparked a trend as actors and pets mingle. Barbara Stanwyck mistook fellow star Robert Taylor's purple dyed dog on the His Brother's Wife set, prompting a playful offer to buy the vivid pet which Stanwyck declined.

Hollywood Barbara Stanwyck Obert Barbara Stanwyck Raylor Taylor Miss Stanwyck

Weekend visits from Washington and New York residents

Mr Prank Clarke spent the weekend with Mrs Clarke at the home of her parents the Williams in Flint Hill and returned last night to Washington. Mr and Mrs Edward Willey and their little daughter of Richmond visited Mrs Willeys mother Mrs L C Willey. Mr and Mrs Shirey Collins of Washington spent the weekend with Mr Collins parents Roy F Collins. Frank Baldwin of Johns ton Pa is visiting relatives south of town. Miss Jane Jones of Washington spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Warren Jones. Mrs Emma Porterfield with her sisters Misses Jordie and Jessie Jones. William Brower of New York spent the week with his family here. Sergeant Kaplan spent yesterday with Mrs Kaplan under treatment in Walter Reed Hospital in Washington. Mr and Mrs James Higgins and daughter Evelyn attended the boat races in Washington yesterday. Mr and Mrs Statton Hammock and their little daughter are spending a few days with relatives in Washington. Mr and Mrs George Miller of Washington DC spent the weekend in town with their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Richard Collins.

Miller L. Kenneth Harmon United Brethren George Waver Harmon Martinsburg W. Va Haron Agnes Smith Mr. Prank Clarke Mrs. Clarke J. B. Williams Flint Hill Washington Emma Porterfield Jordie and Jessie Jones Sergeant Kaplan George Miller Washington, D. C Town Richard Collins

Fire destroys historic stable on Russell corner lot

Flames wrecked a 35 year old structure once owned by James B. Russell on a corner lot. The five stall barn, later used as garages, housed old horse equipment and a sleigh. Fire drew crowds as estate representatives consider future garages.

James B. Russell Russell

Real cleansing for constipation by Adlerika

For thirty years the speaker describes chronic constipation with gas bloating and back pains. After using Adlerika she reports immediate relief, improved sleep, and freedom to eat normally, praising Adlerika as a real cleansing suggested by leading druggists.

Adlerika Mabel Schott

Randolph-Macon Academy Rolls Over Strasburg in Season Opener

Randolph-Macon Academy defeated Strasburg 19 to 0 in the season opener. Irby returned a kickoff 80 yards to the Strasburg 8 yard line and scored soon after. Touchdowns were tallied by Irby Seal and Eldridge as RM A seized control in the second half.

Front Royal Randolph-Macon Academy Strasburg Irby Randolph Macon Vance R. M. A. Strasbore Keiser L. E. Co Poland Hicks le Tb Wake Levens L. G. Miller Frene Cc .D. Cooley Waugh R. G. Horan Williams R. T. Vann Baker R. E. Hamman Seal Q. B. Kline Lyon L. H Eldridge Legge Marchi Riddick Stephens

Financial ghost returns with city warrants signed in 1857

A Omaha resident reports payment due on $175 in city warrants bearing 10 percent interest issued by Mayor Jesse Lowe in 1857. Deputy treasurer Armhurst warns that compounding could bankrupt the city.

Omaha Neb Sierraville Cal Jesse Lowe City Nebraska Territory Armhurst

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