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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1934

Page

3

Martinsburg Weddings and Local Events Note

Geraldine Armel and Boyd Stilwell marry at St John s Lutheran Martinsburg with plans to reside in Bunker Hill. Winchester visitors head to Richmond for Holy Name Society convention and St Peter s Church centennial events. Also announced is Miss Margaret Monroe to Mr David Yowell Jr in Culpeper and a Men s Athletic Club meeting October 1 to form bowling league and organize winter activities.

Geraldine Armel Armel Mark H. Armel Bunker Hill Berkeley County W. Va Boyd Raymond Stilwell Alexander Stilwell St. John’s Lutheran Church Martinsburg F. R. Wagner Winchester Richmond Holy Name Society Michael H. Lillis Charles H. Lillie Helen Lillis Jean Lillis John Lilis Jack James Rehill Justin Kelchner St. Peter’s Church McGill Hall Margaret Elizabeth Monroe Thomas Monroe Rixeyville David Yowell, Jr Culpeper Methodist Parsonage M. F. Draper Men’s Athletic Club West Boscawen Street

Local groups schedule October meetings across city

Semi monthly Modern Woodmen Camp No 15510 meets Tuesday night in lodge hall on North Loudoun Street. District Nurses Association to meet Wednesday at 3 PM near Court House. Braddock Street M E Church Adult Missionary Society to discuss The Negro and the Rural South Wednesday after prayer. Little Garden Club meets Monday at 3 30 PM at Mrs Frank Armstrong’s home.

Modern Woodmen of America North Loudoun Street District Nurses Association Court House Adult Missionary Society Adult Missionary Society of Braddock Street M. E. Church South James Crider Little Garden Club Frank Armstrong Girls Athletic Club Handley Library Braddock Street Methodist Church Howard Schindel W. Cork Street Bcouts Allen Bond Men's Athletic Club West Boscawen Street Degree of Pocahontas North Loudoun Street Regua Lions Club George Washington Hotel Adult Missionary Society of Braddock Street Winchester Lodge Benevolent Order of Elks Grace Lutheran Church Rotary Club Winchester and Clarke County

Social Calendar Highlights Local club events and meetings

A dense calendar lists dances at Handley Library auditorium and a Little Theatre rehearsal for Sun-Up, church and club meetings at Braddock Street M E Church and George Washington Hotel, a Girl Scout hike, Lions Club luncheon, Kiwanis, Modern Woodmen, and other civic group gatherings through Friday with a joint garden club luncheon at the George Washington Hotel.

Miss Geraldine Armel Weds Mr Stilwell

Local friends report the marriage of Miss Geraldine Armel to Mr B R Stilwell. Details of the ceremony and venue are not fully provided in the available text.

Geraldine Armel B. R. Stilwell

Big program planned Monday at Col. School

Rev Dr H Milton Mickens organized a large Monday night gathering at the Douglas school building as a future carry over. The event invites Negro residents to hear Superintendent Quarles begin the school, Dr Sarah Brown from Howard University lecturing, and the Charles Town quartet performing. Sunday teachers will deliver a booster message to churches.

H. Milton Mickens Douglas Quarles Sarah Brown Howard University Charles Town W. Va Citizen’s League United States Winchester Pall Mall Loudoun Poulson Lamkins

Dept Store Burglary Shocks Shenandoah Co

The Snarr and Miley department store in Toms Brook Shenandoah county was entered after midnight Thursday morning by burglars who stole about 100 dollars worth of merchandise and 40 to 50 dollars in cash including some railroad funds. They pried a shutter from a window with an iron bar to gain access, jammed the sash, and ransacked the lower floor, scattering papers and ledgers. No arrests had been made.

Snarr and Miley Toms Brook Shenandoah County

Ousted Official Seeks Public Hearing On Baltimore Credit Case

George H. Stevenson demands a public hearing to disclose the reasons for his ouster as president of the Production Credit Association of Baltimore. Doughton announced the dismissal and Stevenson cites friction within the organization. The association serves Maryland Pennsylvania Delaware Virginia and West Virginia.

Associated Press Baltimore Production Credit Association of Baltimore Beeun George H. Stevenson J. J. Doughton Farm Credit Administration Stevenson Doughton Baltimore Production Credit Association Maryland Pennsylvania Delaware Virginia West Virginia

Aerial Circus Set At Valley Airways Airport Sunday

The Aerial Attractions Company of Harrisburg Pa will present a free 2 PM program at Valley Airways airport for the Friendship Fire Company truck fund. Local stunt flying features a 7500 foot parachute jump by Dick Cooper with a smoke screen, plus a balloon ascension led by Cooper Pinky Green and Bill Gunter. If weather cancels, the event moves to a later date then resumes the next Sunday in Washington DC with four shows planned.

Dominion of Canada Mexico Aerial Attractions Company Harrisburg Valley Airways Friendship Fire Company Dick Coooper Cooper Pinky Green Bill Gunter Washington, D. C

Weather outlook for the week calls for showers midweek

Weather outlook from the Associated Press notes showers over the north portion of the North and Middle Atlantic States beginning Monday with a shower period Wednesday or Thursday. Temperatures to be normal or above early in the week, cooling later. South Atlantic States expect generally fair weather with a brief mid to late week shower.

Associated Press Washington North Middle Atlantic South Atlantic

Flying Prospects Not So Good

Luray Virginia reporters say prospects for the American Soaring Society glider flights today are very discouraging after one good soaring day this week and barograph readings from two planes. An unofficial report notes an altitude of 6 500 feet. Ada Pannett and George Petley wed in Baltimore at Star Methodist Church.

Associated Press Luray American Soaring Society New York

Meritorious Service At Boy Scouts Court In Winchester

Large crowd attends the court of honor at the George Washington Hotel for Boy Scouts awards. Eagle Scouts Tom Rodman Ricard Sargent and Edward O Neal elevated. Troop 1, Winchester, wins Chamber of Commerce banner. Troop 2 wins Kiwanis banner. other banners awarded by Rotary Lions and VFW sponsors with church affiliations noted.

Boy Scouts George Washington Hotel Col. B. M. Roszel Shenandoah Valley Academy Winchester Stephens City Strasburg Eagle Tom Rodman Ricard Sargent Edward O'Neal Eugene B. Cooper Chamber of Commerce Cc. R. Anderson Rotary Braddock Street ‘Methodist Church William Brown Lions Lawrence Jones Veterans of Foreign Wars Lutheran Church

Women Hold Divergent Views On NRA In Nationwide Survey

A study of 16 500 housewives across 40 states by Dr. Paul S. Achilles and Dr. Rensis Likert shows shifting public opinion on the NRA. In January 57 percent said yes, by September 37 percent, while don't know rose to 44 percent. Southern states showed higher belief. the eastern states the lowest.

Associated Press New York Yass Paul S. Achilles Rensis Likert Columbia NRA

Funeral Rites for Miss Katherine Snapp

The funeral for Miss Katherine Snapp will be Sunday at 4 p m at her parents home on the Cedar Creek grade. Burial follows at St Pauls Lutheran Church cemetery. The Rev Snyder Alleman of Stephens City will conduct services. Surviving are her parents Mr and Mrs J M Snapp a sister Miss Ehel Snapp a brother Robert C Snapp and his wife Esther and a nephew and niece Roland and Betty Jean Snapp.

Katherine Snapp Cedar Creek St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Snyder Alleman Stephens City J. M. Snapp Ehel Snapp Robert C. Snap

Prayer Service and Church Activities Reported in Albin Brevities

The Albin community notes a regular union prayer service at Burnt Church with Rev. Sartelle of Winchester delivering the message. Attendees included Mrs. Carrie Clayton, Mrs. Seastrunk, and Mrs. Butler. The Lutheran fall Winchester conference at Shepherdine, W. Va., was attended by Rev. Seastrunk and Mr. Fries. Also mentioned are visits by Mrs. McVicar and local social visits among residents.

Evelyn Virginia Little Herbert Reynolds Mrs. Page Mauzy

Erle Edwards To Address Golden Rule Bible Class

The Golden Rule Bible Class of South will hold a 9 30 Sunday service with W Erle Edwards, a noted local attorney and churchman, teaching. Edwards twin daughters Elsie and Eltha will perform musical selections. Members and unaffiliated attendees are invited.

Erle Edwards Golden Rule Bible Class Braddock Street M. E. Church South W. Erle Edwards Mr. Edwards The Golden Rulers Elsie Eltha

Round S Typographia credit to Bell for printing advance

The Round S is praised as an improvement in typography. It credits Mr. Bell for introducing them in his edition of The British Theatre published 1791 1802 in London.

London Bell

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Apersone Ocia Hersoral Holy Name Meeting Margaret Monroe Mr. Yowell Pocahontas Sport of Waelkiv Red Cross Cobbie Shaw Cobbie Wors Brooks’ Pharmacy Col. School W.L. Green Milton B. Stuart White Post Stuart Winchester Memorial Hospital Wilbur E. Hewitt J. S. Miller & Co West Cecil Street Chile R. M. Swimley Geo. Washington Hotel Ada Pannett George Petley Ada Belle Pannett R. Lee Pannett George Edward Petley C. F. Richardson Irvington N. J George Robert Petley Livingston J. N. Link Star Methodist Church Forrest Park John P. Link Pannett Handley High School Petley Brooklyn N. Y Pratt’s Institute Petley and Cather, Inc Paul Massey Paul L. Massey Memorial Hospital Massey Sara Jenkins George W. Jenkins National Avenue Joseph Massey C. E All Christian Endeavor Societies Congregational Christian Church Ewing Ini Coe Is W. Monmouth South End Hose Co Air Show Ray Hartman Valley Airport Kiwanis Club Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church I. Fred Stine Ansell Solenberger Win Rotary Banner Miss Snapp Albin Shenandoah Valley National Bank Commercial & Savings Bank Certified Public Accountants TAX Counsellors E. Boscawen Street Richmond, VA State Planters Bank Bldg Pillsbury Bob Crane Knox Stetson Dobbs Margaret L. Hodgson Selby Lovett Brothers Loudoun St Smart N. Loudoun N. Loudoun &T Rock Creek
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