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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1939

Page

8

Calendar of Evening Meetings Across Town

A list of Tuesday events includes dinners for the Presbyterian Business Woman's Circle at Golden Glow, a Senior Girl Scout gathering ending at Apple Pie Ridge, Braddock Street Circle No 1 at West Clifford, Euterpian Club study at Valley avenue, Winchester Rebekah Association at I O O F hall, Kiwanis luncheon at George Washington Hotel, Junior Century Club in Riverton, and Old Fredericktown Garden Club at Riverton vicinity.

Presbyterian Business Woman's Circle Golden Glow Dorothy Moore Euterpian Club A. C. Halvosa Valley Avenue Winchester Rebekah Association I. O. O. F. Hall East Boscawen Street Kiwanis Club George Washington Hotel Junior Century Club John Hedrick Riverton Old Fredericktown

Mrs D S Mattison Weds Llewellyn Jackson in Winchester

At 11 oclock this morning in the bride's Morgan street home the marriage of Mrs. D S Mattison to Mr. Llewellyn Jackson was performed by Rev Luther Bridgers of the United Brethren Church. The couple plans a wedding trip and will reside on Morgan street upon return. Jackson is noted as a prominent Winchester business manager.

Morgan Street D. S. Mattison Llewellyn Jackson Luther Bridgers United Brethren Church S. EB. Brown Hunter Robinson Mrs. Jackson Winchester Mr. Jackson Virginia Apple Storage

Engagement of Miss Billie Richards to Hubert Edwards

Mrs. R. E. Worsley announces the engagement of her daughter Miss Billie Richards to Mr. Hubert Preston Edwards of Clarksville Tennessee. Richards is a Handley High School and Hood College alumna. Edwards, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Edwards, attended Austin Prep School and the University of Tennessee, and works with his father operating tobacco warehouses. The wedding is planned for early summer.

R. E. Worsley Billie Richards Hubert Preston Edwards Clarkeville Tenn Milss Richards Handley High School Hood College Frederick Mr. Edwards J.T. Edwards Clarkville Austin Prep University of Tennessee Kappa Sigma Fraternity

Miss Eleanor Flood Hosts Festival Queen Luncheon

Miss Eleanor Flood of Washington hosts an 11 oclock luncheon at the Shoreham Hotel for Miss Genevieve Garner Queen Shenandoah Sixteenth. The event kicks off a week of entertainments before the motorcade takes Garner to Endless Caverns for the queen visit.

Eleanor Flood Henry D. Flood Washington, D. C Shoreham Hotel Washington Genevieve Garner Shenandoah Miss Garner

Mr A Glover Stevens to Attend 16th Apple Blossom Festival

Plainfield New Jersey resident Mr A Glover Stevens announces his arrival in Winchester next week for the 16th Apple Blossom festival. A Shenandoah Valley Academy alumnus class of 1897 known as Friend Stevens, he hopes to meet old cadet friends and recall memories of headmaster Prof J B Lovett. The Women's Christian Temperance Union holds its regular semi monthly meeting Thursday afternoon at Handley library.

A. Glover Stevens Plainfield N. J Winchester Stevens Shenandoah Valley Academy J. B. Lovett Women's Christian Temperance Union Handley Library

Onward and Upward Class Meeting Set for Thursday

The Onward and Upward Class of Kernstown Methodist Church will meet Thursday evening April 20 at 8 o'clock at Mrs. Winfred Lupton's with Mrs. T Snyder as co-hostess. Mrs. Charles Barton will lead the devotional program. Leapers urged to attend at Dr and Mrs William Dale of Johnstown PA spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs William De Wesse on Glaize avenue.

Kernstown Methodist Church Winfred Lupton’s T. ©. Snyder Charles Barton William Dale Johnstown William de Wesse Glaize Avenue

Many Compete For Miss Winchester Honor Pageant

A large group of Winchester residents registered for a beauty pageant to be held April 20 and 21 at the Palace Theatre to select Miss Winchester. The winner will enter the statewide contest in Alexandria and then the national event in Boston. Miss Ira McAbee directs the pageant with a rehearsal scheduled tomorrow at 5 p.m. A partial entrant list includes Edna Courtney Betsy Birmingham Winifred Sargent Jeanne Miller Louise Miller Anne Browne Mollie Glass Edith Dunn Aloise Brill Jonedith Henry Jack English Anne Kerr Russell Ann Douglas Seal Virginia Baker Jiggs Myers Josephine Wolford Elizabeth Keckley Zorpha Seabright Aretha Knight Jean Forney Dana Nelson Kitty Baker and Susie Carbaugh.

Winchester Palace Theatre Alexandria Virginia Boston Mass Ira McAbee Edna Courtney Betsy Birmingham Winifred Sargent Jeanne Miller Louise Miller Anne Browne Mollie Glass Edith Dunn Aloise Brill Jonedith Henry Jack English Anne Kerr Russell Ann Douglas Seal Virginia Baker Jiggs Myers Josephine Wolford Elizabeth Keckley Zorpha Seabright Aretha Knight Jean Forney Dana Nelson Kitty Baker Susie Carbaugh

Circle No 1 meeting at Mrs Andersons residence

Mrs C R Anderson to host Circle No 1 of the Church of Christ at 8 o clock at 309 West Clifford Street. The social evening will reveal the members of Pollyanna or Secret Sisters who exchange gifts monthly. Mr William Triplett of Washington DC visited the Headleys this weekend with his wife and infant son.

C. R. Anderson West Clifford Street Circle No. 1 Church of Christ Pollyanna William Triplett Washington, D. C

Modern Etiquette Q and A: Etiquette for illness gifts

The guide says thank you notes should be written as soon as possible after recovery if the patient is too ill to acknowledge gifts promptly. It states guests should not enter the kitchen unless invited by the hostess. A wedding invitation requires a reply.

A A A W State Meeting Set for Winchester Next Spring

At the April meeting of the American Association of University Women Mrs George Snarr reported the state convention will be held in Winchester next spring and the national meeting is set for April 26 at Rockefeller Center New York with a broadcast at 5 PM. Nominating committee was named and readings from Rocket to Moon were shared. The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals praised supporters of its rummage sale aiding local animal welfare.

American Association of University Women George Snarr South Stewart Street Edith Light Winchester Rockefeller Center N. Y E. T. Clark Virginia Barr Ellsworth Johnson Ians C. MacCallum Clifford Olets New York Society For the Prevention of Cruelty Uite

Weekend Visits and Funeral Ties Highlight Valley Residents

Mrs C Ridgely White returns from Washington with the weekend visit to Mr and Mrs Minor Hudson. Mrs John Campbell departs for Chicago to visit daughters. Mrs Burr P Harrison spent a weekend with friends in Richmond. Mrs Real Hook of Millwood visits her brother in law and sister in Berryville. Railway Express Co. staff attend dinner in Hagerstown. Mrs Thomas Moore of Charlottesville, and Miss Lillie Hauptman of Boston, were called for the death and funeral of Mrs Gugertha Hauptman of Boyce. Mrs Moore returns with Misses Lillie and Katherine Hauptman as guests.

John G. Over Angerona Terrace M. Frank Hall Norristown, Pa Mrs. C. Ridgely White Mrs. Minor Hudson Washington, D. C Mrs. Real Hook Millwood, Va Mrs. Rehill Berryville Avenue Thomas Moore Charlottesvile Misiss Lillie Hauptman Boston Mass Gugertha Hauptman Boyce

Berryville Social News and Upcoming Local Events

Social notes from Berryville Virginia list engagements and upcoming events including Miss Branch C. Grove and Mr. Richard B. Smith Jr. hosting a linen shower for their engagement, a weekend visit by Miss Nora Moore, and services at Grace Episcopal Church. The Junior Board of Trade plans a business supper with A. Mackay Smith as speaker, and Rev. John Henry Hopkins to conduct services at Grace Church.

Berryville Branch C. Grove Richard B. Smith, Jr Graham Dougherty Woodley Junior Board of Trade of Clarke County Grace Church A. Mackay Smith Parish Aid Society John Henry Hopkins D. D Emmneritus Church of the Redeemer Chicago Grace Episcopal Church Hopkins John D.erene

Security Board Reports February Public Assistance Costs

The Social Security Board announced February public assistance expenses totaling 316.88 million dollars under federal works programs. The figure rose by 0.87 million from January and covered earnings for enrollees in WPA CCC Farm Security Youth Administration and related projects.

Washington Social Security Board WPA Ccc Farm Security Administration Youth Administration

Ghost Towns Losing Charters Revealed By Board Of Public Works

The Board of Public Works reported that several Maryland towns listed as incorporated have ceased functioning with no official activity. Point of Rocks cited as a ghost town, while Montgomery County's Washington Grove disputed the label stating its council and tax rate show continued life.

Point OF Rocks Vacevial Oeplete General Assembly Board of Public Works Piscataway Anne Arundel Highland Beach Calvert Solomons Caroll R. Bridgetown Goldsboro Ampleville Carroll Uniontown Ecil Charlestown Dorchester Church Creek Fredrick Burntsville Jefferson Garrett Bloomington Montgomery Brookville Washington Grove Prince Georges Boulevard Heights St Mary’s Charlotte Hall Washington, Grove Montgomery County

Frederick Faces Coal Shortage

Frederick Md April 18 a soft coal shortage may occur within two weeks if miners and union operators fail to reach an agreement and restart operations. Dealers report no shipments of union mined coal since the strike began April 1 while retail prices remain $6 to $9 a ton.

Frederick

Firemen's Festival Parade Entry Form Issued

Community invites entries for Cameron street parade on Apple Blossom Festival night. Forms list entry types including decorated car bicycle and mummers groups with age limits for groups 2 3 4 5 and provide contact names for information and submission.

Cameron Street Mummer’s William Argenbright George Eagle Ryland Connor Loryn Crabill George Sumption M.D

Winchester Red Cross reports active cases and aid provided

Miss Margaret Keller outlines March activities of the Winchester Frederick chapter listing 25 ex service cases 5 civilian cases and 7 veterans investigated for increased compensation. Milk and cod liver oil distributed to families and children. first aid classes and stations checked. two trips to Charlottesville. awards given for accident prevention.

Winchester-Frederick The Red Cross Margaret Keller Ollow Mt. Alto Hospital Virginia Avenue Winchester Canada Perry Point Hospital Handley High School St. Patrick's Day City Welfare Department John Kerr School Shirley Carter Milk Fund

Presbytery Holds Spring Meeting at Gerardstown

The Winchester Presbytery meets in Gerardstown Berkeley county W Va with Rev T H Daffin pastor The opening session at 10 oclock organized the body and heard the opening sermon Representing Winchester churches are Rev Ronald S Wilson and Rev H J Womeldorf R Bruce Slonaker serves as elder Dr Charles D Gilkeson also attends Rev Wilson to preach at tomorrow evenings session Many Presbyterians from Winchester and nearby expected to attend readings continued at the Ger ardstown church planned event.

Winchester Presbytery Presbyterian Church Gerardstown Berkeley County W. Va T. H. Daffin Winchester Ronald S. Wilson Loudoun Street H. J. Womeldorf Highland Avenue R. Bruce Slonaker Charles D. Gilkeson Mr. Wilson

Junior Leaders To Hold Meeting At Mitler School

A meeting of the Junior Recreation leaders is set for Friday at 3 30 in Miss Krause's room. Cash and relay contests are planned. Saturday at 9 am to make bird houses. bring tin cans nails funnels old hats and boards. A ribbon awaits finishers and a blue ribbon for the month’s top project.

Mitler School Miss Krause

Charlie Yates Cited Twice For Red Light Offenses

Atlanta April 18 report notes golf champion Charlie Yates received two traffic tickets for running red signals on consecutive nights. He departs today for England to defend the British amateur title, joking that the latest citation might bring similar luck as the first.

Atlanta Charlie Yates England Yates

Dress pattern 1686 B promises slim look and easy sewing

Barbara Bell Pattern No. 1686 B offers a high princess front waistline with back lines, bodice gathers for fit, a jabot trim, and a slenderizing effect. Sizes 36 to 52 require 47 1/2 yards of fabric and 1 3/9 yards of edging. pattern price 15 cents, book 15 cents, combo 25 cents.

Barbara Bell

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Hubert Edwards Arlington Hall Ww.c. T. U Cara Nome Cara Brooks’ Pharmacy Mrs. Anderson Circle Haldeman Alecia Beauty Salon America Vilma Kurer Austria Germany A. A. A. W. State Meeting P. C.A Junior Century Mary Warden Boyd New Orleans Mary Marshall Steck Memorial Hospital Fairmont Avenue Underwood N. Loudoun St John Campbell Ill Burr P. Harrison Richmond, Va Messrs J. W. Morrow A. I. Johnson M. J. Hannum Local Railway Express Co Alexander Hotel Hagerstown Social News Nora Moore Annie B. C. Moore Travers Cole Miss Cole O. W. T. Chamberlain St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Welch W. Va Chamberlain R. H. Rowland Rowland White Post United Bank Thomas Stough, Jr Thomas Stough George S. Rogers Myriel E. Rodgers Mr. Rogers A. P. Osborne Osborne Rockcroft O. V. T. Chamberlain Welch S. F. Baughman A. M. Kerfoot Page Lee Security Board Royal Portable Regal Pifer Printing CO Roanoke Huntsberry Presbytery Ellis Howard L. James W. Piccadilly W. B. Snider & Son MALLEY PRIDE _ BREAD United Food Stores Evening Star World’s Fair Tour Winchester, Va Winchester Evening Star Kemery John Smith the Commercial & Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corp the Evening Star Barbara Bell Pattern Service Times Square Station New York, N. Y
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