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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1938

Page

8

Native Miss Winmill to wed Mr. Radsch in Virginia

Miss Virginia Winmill plans a September 24 wedding at St James Church Warrenton with reception at North Wales Club. The couple, both from prominent families in New York Appleton and Warrenton, will be honored in the hunting country, with many bridesmaids and ushers named from New York Philadelphia and Connecticut.

Virginia Winmill Robert H. Radsch New York St. James Church Warrenton North Wales Club Miss Winmill Robert Cinmill New York City Radsch Richard M. Radsch Appleton Wis Clovelly Farm Warrenn Virginia Miss Winmilll Randolph G. Duffey Josephine Winmill Kathryn Milburn Mary Mellon Priscilla Peer Adam K. Luke Edith Leiper Philadelphia Edmund D. Wardrop Sewickley Rex Radsch Allen Townsend Winmill Stanley Washburn Henry Pierson Renne Braga Adams K. Luke Gordon Schall Greenwich Conn Rober Williams Boston Foxcroft School Vassar Brillianment School Switzerland Creek Club Long Island Mr. Radsch Yale College St. Paul's Concord N. H Yale Law School General Motors Corporation

The Modern Funeral Director of Our Time

An optimistic editorial praises funeral directors for modern service via telephone telegraph and automobile, noting that firms like Jones and Home provide distant responsive care. It urges consulting a local funeral director for comprehensive responsibility.

Jones En Home

Calendar of Events Circle 8 Meeting at Linda Singh's home

Thursday at 8:00 p.m. Circle 8 gathers at Braddock Street M. E. Church then meets at Mrs Linda Singh's home on Valley Turnpike for a community event.

Circle 8 Braddock Street M. E Linda Singhasson

Weather note on Atlantic City bathing styles and a model

A seaside weather feature notes bathing fashion at Atlantic City New Jersey. The photographer captured Charlotte Velez modeling an ermine jacket as part of a fashion showcase.

Atlantic City N. J Charlotte Velez Con

Young Democrats Fete Held At Harrison Cabin

Mr. Harrison entertains Winchester and Frederick county young Democrats at a Shenandoah River cabin south of Castleman's Ferry. Guests enjoyed weiners and sandwiches as rain ceased. Mme Orlova and Mrs Shelton Here host and attend dinners in Richmond and near Front Royal with festival plans.

Mme Margaret Orlova Shelton Madame Margaret Orlova James Lee Shelton Richmond H. B. McCormac

Balchers Welcome Son in Winchester Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs Audrey Balcher of this city announce the birth of a son Tuesday at Winchester Memorial Hospital Mrs Balcher is formerly Miss Madelyn Pennington daughter of Mr and Mrs J E Pennington of Winchester The note extends congratulations from both families

Frank Bucher Stephens City Juanita Aleshire Win Margaret Duvall Wwester A. B. Yee Esther Fleacher Hunter Edward andAlbert Lee Burnt Factory Ridgeway Winchester Dorothy Zombro Clarence Huff James Zombro Shepherdstown W. Va Benjamin Huff Martinsburg George W Stover United Brethren National Avenue Balcher Audrey Balcher Winchester Memorial Hospital Jackson North L. Jackson Mary Jackson D. S. Mattison D. L. Fries Berryville Canada New England Rochester N. Y

Etiquette Q&A on rings seating bread manners

A double ring ceremony may include initials on the groom’s ring. On a Pullman, the seat facing forward is for the person with the lower berth. To eat bread, break off small pieces, butter them, and convey to the mouth with fingers.

Hobby Club Meeting and Social at Park Playground

The WPA supervised Hobby Club met at the park last Wednesday with Playleader Carpenter. President Hal Rivera led the meeting while Estelle Tinsman displayed autographs and Martha Price showed art. Next meeting includes checkers and hearts with ice cream and cookies.

Hobby Club WPA Recreation Project Carpenter Hal Rivera Martha Price Estelle Tinsman Park Playground

Young Democrats of Clarke County Meet to Elect Delegates

Berryville officials announce Clarke County Young Democrats convene at the Court House on Tuesday August 16 at 7 30 oclock. President E Blackburn Moore calls the meeting to elect delegates to the state convention in Richmond on August 26 and 27.

Berryville Clarke County Court House E. Blackburn Moore Richmond

Foes Meet in Same Hotel Across Union Groups

In San Francisco on August 11 leaders of the Nation's Union Bartenders and the Woman's Christian Temperance Union slept under the same roof and conducted meetings there.

San Francisco Nation’s Union Woman's Christian Temperance Union

Stranger Holds Gun At Own Home Visit Incident

Arthur, a stranger, drew a gun during confrontation at Clark M. Smith’s residence after claiming he sought a preacher. He fled when pursued after backing away from Mrs. Davis. Authorities later found his car and tools, with papers showing a Charleston connection and Worthington postmarks.

Clark M. Smith Arthur Mr. Davis Buddy Sally Boyd Fairmont Avenue Shenandoah Motor Company Davis Norma C. Miller Fort Sumter Chevrolet Company Charleston S. C Charleston Navy Yard Worthington. A

Roosevelt Endorses Camp for Senate in Georgia

President Roosevelt urged support for Lawrence S. Camp in the Georgia Senate race at Warm Springs. He cited education and economic issues, called for persistent federal action on these fronts, and praised southern progress while urging continued advancement. Camp sat with Governor Rivers as Roosevelt spoke.

Warm Springs Foundation Lawrence S. Camp United States Atlanta Camp Eugene Talmadge W. G. McRae Walter G George George Roosevelt E. D. Rivers Rivers Georgia Barnesville Lower South

Plain Spoken Speech Aims To Rebuff Grand Jury Criticism

Governor George H. Earle works on a 15 minute plain spoken address to be broadcast from Harrisburg and rebroadcast nationwide. He plans to outline proposals to deal with conditions in the grand jury investigation amid calls for new scrutiny of Democratic leaders.

Earle Harrisburg George H. Earle Ber Grand Jury Criminal Court Philadelphia Allentown York Lancaster Wilkes- Barre Johnstown Erie Ittsburgh Cumberland

Winchester Receives .67 Inch Rain After Dry Spell

Winchester finally saw rain last evening about 6 o'clock totaling .67 inches. The showers ended a prolonged dry period that had kept the city muddy and prevented fishing in recent weeks.

Girdler Calls for Probe of CIO Violence in Labor Clash

Girdler charged that Republic and Tom Girdler are depicted as the core of poor labor treatment as he opposed signing with the CIO. He condemned violence by company police while not excusing any acts. The committee reviewed the Massillon 1937 riot where two were killed, noting a confrontation near CIO HQ with police firing after a motorist incident.

Girdler Republic Tom Girdler Philip Murray America Massillon Ohio Frank Hardeste

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