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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1939

Page

8

Calendar of events for Monday and Tuesday in local groups

A Monday schedule lists at 7 30 p m the August executive meeting of A B Christian Endeavor in church and 8 p m Madison Lodge I O O F on East Boscawen street. Braddock Street Church Circle No 9 meets at Mrs Loring Woore Clearbrook. Tuesday features a 12 30 p m Lions Club luncheon at George Washington Hotel and an 8 p m Winchester Rebekah Association session at Odd Fellows Hall.

A. B. Christian Endeavor Madison Lodge Hall East Boscawen Street Braddock Street Loring Woore Clearbrook Lions Club George Washington Hotel Winchester Rebekah Association Odd Fellows Hall United Brethren Church Christian Endeavor

Mrs. J. A. Richard Hosts Tea for Daughter Visitor

Mrs. J. A. Richard issued invitations for a tea at her South Stewart street home tomorrow in honor of her daughter Mrs. Chalmers Strain of Springfield Mass visiting with her two children.

J. A. Richard South Stewart Street Chalmers Strain Springfield Mass

Miss Madalyn Patton Weds Joseph Hershberger In Sacred Heart Rites

Miss Madalyn Patton and Joseph W. Hershberger were married on Saturday August 5 at Sacred Heart Church with Rev. Father Hannon officiating. The couple plans a northern motor trip and will reside in the city. Hershberger works in the Novick Transfer office.

Madalyn Patton Hershberger George W. Patton Amherst Street Joseph W. Hershberger Marty G. Hershbreger Elmer Hershberger Sacred Heart Catholic Church Robert E. Hannon The Novick Transfer

Annual Reunion of Casper Rinker Family at Payne Home

Descendants of Casper Rinker II held their ninth annual reunion at the Payne home in Pikeside with about 128 attendees. A noon picnic followed a program of greetings, songs, readings, talks, and memorial prayers, with births noted since last year and officers elected for next year. A large list of attendees and visitors was recorded, and ice cream and cake were served before departure.

Casper Rinker Payne Home Casper Rinker II Ernest L. Payne Pikeside Elmer S. Mills J. M. Fishpaw Ruth Seibert Louise Ritter George Bywaters Wyla Belle Payne Sam Hurst David Hoffman Earl Rinker John Kuntz Ann Duvall Fishpan Helen Boltz Gertrude Flagg A. R. Rinker Sadie Shull Frank C. Foreman Susan Eagan Reynolds Dawn Marie Rinker Betty Lou Fishpaw Harriet Ann Goode Marshiall Grove Harry Richard Sam R. Hurst Howard Boltz Maude Glaize Thomas Keedy June Hurst Charles Douglas Grove Anna Lee Henson Nelson B. O'Neal Wallie Rinker Betty June Hurst Nancy May Hurst Preston Henshaw Lee Howard, Jr Helen Marie Gene Bell Anne H Donald Paul Dorothy Boltz Jno Bywaters Maude Ruth Bywaters Clara McAtee Charles McAtee Beulan Flagg Gertrude Jay Flagg Maude E. Pitzer Patsy Pitzer Georgia B. Pitzer Marie Pitzer Janet Hoffman George Rinker C. M. Hurst C. L. Grove Sue Sperow Imogene Joan Sperow Catherine Unger

Senator Holt sails for Oslo. others plan trips

Senator Rush D. Holt of West Virginia sails from New York for Oslo Norway with his sister Mrs Ralph K Chase to attend the inter parliamentary union congress. A group of 12 congressmen had sailed earlier. Other local residents and guests are noted traveling to and from New York East Hampton Charlottesville Chicago Lake Sunapee and various cities for visits and hospital stays.

Rush D. Holt West Virginia Ralph K. Chase New York Oslo Norway

Modern Etiquette Q&A by Roberta Lee

A syndicated etiquette column answers readers on perfumed stationery for both genders noting perfume is inappropriate for women in certain settings and men who use it may be deemed effeminate. It also suggests a country hostess can host a picnic as enjoyable entertainment and confirms it's acceptable to eat lettuce served with a salad.

Front Royal Rotary hosts Major Ramey film on financial education

Front Royal Virginia August 1 Major M G Ramey physical director at V M I presented a moving picture Financial Education at the Front Royal Rotary Club luncheon. Guests included Rotarians C T Warner D D Washington DC WwW D Schlafer Wisconsin and Javine Jones Iowa.

Front Royal M. G. Ramey Front Royal Rotary Club C. T. Warner D. D Washington, DC D. Schlafer Wisconsin Avine Jones Iowa Dr. van Deusen J. C. Morris Woodstock

Treasury daily balance and debt figures for Aug 4

Treasury reports receipts of 28.35 million dollars and expenditures of 77.59 million dollars for August 4. Gross debt stands at 40.73 billion with a daily increase of 42.93 million.

Washington The Treasury

Community remembers and honors local residents in Opequon

In Opequon Virginia Mr J B Grandfather Singhass praises Minnie Headley and Mrs Randolph for their willingness to help. He funds a full course supper for them at Opequon Memorial Church. The church supper raises over ninety nine dollars thanks to cooperative church ladies.

Opequon J.B Singhass Opequon Memorial Church Minnie Headley Randolph Annie Jane Bayliss Ruth Ruckman Robert Bywaters Patrick Green

Centenarian gets first permanent wave at 104

New Orleans reports Mrs. Joseph Gonzales, age 104, visiting a beauty parlor for her first permanent wave. She jokes about aging, notes her large family, and recalls her husband’s return from a Yankee prison camp 75 years ago. Companion Celina George, 87, chats about aging and looking toward maturity.

New Orleans Joseph Gonzales Donaldsonville Celina George Miss George

Divorce Decree in Burkhart Case Grants Custody to Father

A decree of divorce was entered in Frederick Circuit Court in the case Wilmer J. Burkhart versus Pearl Burkhart on grounds of desertion. Either party may remarry after six months. Custody of children Sylvia and Loring Burkhart awarded to Mr. Burkhart. Mrs. Burkhart may resume her maiden name Pearl McDonald.

Frederick Wilmer J. Burkhart Pearl Burkhart Burkhart Sylvia Loring Burkhart Pearl McDonald

Miss Dorsey Named Assistant Secretary-Treasurer

Julian A. Everly, secretary treasurer of Shenandoah Production Credit Association, announces Miss Rosabelle Dorsey elected assistant secretary treasurer effective immediately. Since January 1939 she has served as bookkeeper and earned the promotion for six months of efficient service, daughter of L F and Mrs Dorsey of Stephenson. She is a Handley High School 1937 graduate and previously worked at Winchester Knitting Mills.

Julian A. Everly Shendoah Production Credit Association Rosabelle Dorsey Treasur Miss Dorsey Association Everly L. F. Dorsey Stephenson Handley High School Shenandoah Production Credit Association

Bank Breakers Loot Slept Empty at Delmar Bank

The Bank of Delmar was broken into over the weekend but intruders left empty handed. Bank president Robert Lowe said the inventory revealed nothing missing. Entry was gained by breaking a window while efforts were made to open the vault.

Delmar. del Bank of

Paralysis Fatal To Little Girl In Michigan Visit

Shirley Ann Schiefer ten year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert Schiefer Kensington Md died today of infantile paralysis. She became ill a week ago while visiting with her parents at Frankenmuth near Saginaw where they were staying. Schiefer was an employee at the U S Bureau of Standards.

George T. Barnsley Headley Lake Sunapee White Mountains New Hampshire Mr. Barnsley J. W. Barnsley Montgomery, Md Saginaw, Mich Shirley Ann Schiefer Herbert Schieffer Kensington Frankenmuth Schiefer U. S. Bureau of Standards

Barbara Bell Pattern 1796-B for Girls Ages 6-14

Barbara Bell pattern 1796-B fits sizes 6 to 14 years. Size 8 needs 214 yards of 35 or 39 inch fabric for the dress and 5 1/2 yards for the bolero. Bolero and skirt require 212 yards. 54 yards braid shown. Spring and Summer Pattern Book advertised with sewing guidance and prices.

Kate Greenaway

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Byrd R. E. Byrd Horace Davis West Boscawen Street Nancy Coble Joseph Wright J. M. Steck H. B. McCormac Hunter H. McGuire Margaret Walters Philip Fowle Rest Pidgeon’s Meadow Wadesville Rest Church Hugh Davidson Lehigh University Hugh R. Davidson Winchester Joseph Roe Sadie Sirbaugh Joe Roe Lottie Fuller Nellie Whitlock Frances Mary Frances Roe Winifred Sirbaugh Belva Hitt Norman Sirbaugh Truman Sirbaugh James Edwards Berryville Roe Mr. Roe Hannah Nesmith Aneger’s W.va Nesmith Charles H.smith East Cicil Street Brooks’ Pharmacy Alecia Beauty Salon Frank Gearing Betty Jane Gearing Linden Ind M. J. Wright Evelyn Wright Fred A. Read, Jr East Hampton L. I Sloan Kuykendall State Bar Association Old Point Comfort Andrew Clark Alexandria, Va James Kenney Wesley Kenney Russell Lamp Charlottesville, Va Madeline Miller New York City Winchester Memorial Hospital Daisy Luttrell Isabelle Cain R. L. Petrie Chicago Raymond Walker Betty Jane New Jersey Mrs. Walker Stephens City Kenneth Petrie Chevy Chase, Ma C. I. Brumback Allen A. Jackson Norfolk, Va A. H. Jackson Jackson West Germain Street Clarence Himelright Miller Street Capon River M. C. Hawkins Washington, D. C Junior Burdette New London Allen Richardson York Lewis Hyde Richardson Mary Hyde Abney Payne Anne Tucker Payne Charleston W. Va W. Nelson Page William Byrd Louis Baker North Braddock Street James K. Brittingham Delmar Del Underwood N. Loudoun St Roberta Lee Warren County News E. B. Jackson First Baptist Church of Rolfe Millar Gainesville Virginia National Guard Orville Buck Charleston, W. Va Mattie Brown Annie Buck Crescent Street Edith Buck Frank Baldwin Johnstown, Pa Mrs. Richards Baldwin Mrs. Grove Downing Miss Kathleen Downing Lillian Hoge May LeHew William Wake J. H. Lauck Culpeper Frances Hale Arthur Hale Duke University Hospital Durham N.C Violette Collins Mr. W. A. Haley Marion Peffer Johnson's Woman's Nursing Home Polly Ritenour Richmond Miss Virginia Hale Sallie Pence Mrs. C. M. Luck of Agnes Epes of Blackstone John Boges Gordon Davies Warren Sentinel William Hoskins Ashby Menefee Berkley Steed Margaret Simpson Warren Rifles Niagara Haldeman’s United Food Stores Valley Pride Louis C. Barrows Maine Donn Fendler Rye N. Y Lnd Augusta Mr. Singhass Winchester Furniture CO South Main St W. B. Snider & Son the Commercial & Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corp Sunshine Cleaners American Legion Pool Winchester Country Club Red Cross Winchester- Frederick County Red Cross Chapter Winches Ter Country Club the Evening Star Barbara Bell Barbara Bell Pattern Service Winchester Evening Star Times Square Station New York, N. Y
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