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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1938

Page

8

Regional bakers meet amid showers at Potomac farm

A regional session of the Potomac State Bakers Association gathered Wednesday at the Caskey farm along the Potomac. Despite a brief shower, bakers from eastern West Virginia, Virginia and western Maryland attended with wives and guests to discuss bread and cake sales, with Standard Brands and Procter and Gamble representatives presenting.

Potomac State Bakers’ Association Caskey Farm Potomac West Virginia Virginia Maryland Carl Keeney New York Standard Brands Mr. Thomas Proctor and Gamble The Aid Society of Christ Reformed Church of Marlinsburg

Calendar of events at Grace Lutheran and local clubs

The Friday 7 30 p m Sunshine Class meets at 800 South Stewart Street. A Saturday 10 30 p m weekend dance is at Winchester Golf Club. Monday includes a 3 30 p m Little Garden Club meeting on South Washington Street and an 8 00 p m I O O F gathering at East Boscawen Street.

Leesburg Garden Club Thomas Balch Selma E. B. White Loudoun County Loudoun County Hospital Virginia Alexandria Garden Club Florence G. Manning R. T. Fletcher T.frank Osburn Leesburg Little Garden Club Little Garden H. N. Stephenson South Washington Street Marke T. Cooper Sunshine Grace Lutheran Church Clara Buncutter South Stewart St Winchester Golf Club H. N. Stevens East Boscawen Street Paul F. Rosenberger South Stewart Street Rosenberger Lawrence. E. Tierney, Jr Bluefield W. Va Winchester W. A. Baker

Visits to old home after 53 years in Winchester

Charles Rinker and wife from Clay Center Kansas visit Winchester relatives, noting changes but recognizing familiar landmarks like the Frederick County Court House. Local anglers enjoyed a breezy bay day at Breezy Point catching 178 hardheads and 33 croakers, weighing 260 pounds.

Charles Rinker Clay Center Kans Nannie Shiner Georgia Darlington North Cameron Street Rinker Galloway Rinker Gainesboro Frederick County Anna Hudson Kansas Winchester Frederick County Court House Chesapeake

Buffet Supper And Dance Held By Winchester Junior Board Of Trade

The August meeting of the Winchester Junior Board of Trade featured a buffet supper and dance at Dickey Ridge Lodge on Skyline Drive five miles from Front Royal. Attendees included many local families and community leaders while John Scully and Ridgely White oversaw the event.

Board of Trade Dickey Ridge Lodge Winchester Junior Board of Trade Front Royal Skyline Drive John Scully Ridgely White Carl McMullan J. Warren Rice Paul Rosenberger James Hughes Anne Quirk Nancy Bowly Rachel Jennings Anne Kerr Russell Nancy Riddleberger Pauline Garber Mary Denny Louise Butler Eleanor’ Scully Wardie Boyd Fenton Nelson Juanita Riley Thornton Bryarly Joe Schroth Leon Slavin H. K. Benham Dan Henry James Cordon Robert Glass Edward Moulden Benjamin Belchie Joe Thomas William Harris William Starkey Seddon Nelson Ralph Hardy John Rhodes Roy Ryden, Jr H. B. McCormac Joe Hohannes Tom Baldridge Charles Anderson

Modern Etiquette Q&A on water goblets and taxi signaling

Roberta Lee answers etiquette questions on how to hold a water goblet the correct way to hail a taxi and how to introduce someone without awkward phrasing. The guidance emphasizes precise hand placement signaling methods and natural introductions.

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An East Peoria teen wedlock draws no police action

A 13-year-old girl Eleanor Messer wed a 23-year-old Raymond Hudson near Boonville Indiana. Authorities say no prosecution will start as neither family complained. Indiana law bans marriage under 16.

Eleanor Messer East Peoria Raymond Hudson Boonville Ind Indiana Central Press

Hines Linked to Dutch Schultz Policy Racket In Trial

In New York August 1919 Joseph Ison testifies in the James J. Hines conspiracy case that money funneled to Dutch Schultz mob went to Hines’ club. Ison says Hines got 125 dollars weekly for political protection and that policy arrests dropped after the conspiracy began. Prosecutor Dewey aims to link Hines to Schultz headquarters through George Weinberg and Dixie Davis.

New York Joseph Big Joe Ison Harlem Supreme Court James J. Hines Tammany District Hines Thomas E. Dewey Dutch Schultz Grant Lloyd Paul Stryker Dewey Julius Red) Williams West Harlem Tombs Williams Tombs Prison Ferdinand Pecora Saul Gelb George Weinberg Schultz Big Joe’ Ison Davis J. Richard Dixie) Davis Kid The Gelb Fran S. Hogan Vice Charles Lucky) Luciano

Czechoslovakia Proposes Concessions to Sudeten Germans

Premier Hodza announced to Viscount Runciman that Prague would grant selective political concessions to pacify the Sudeten German minority. The plan includes posts for Sudeten Germans in postmasterships and public works leadership, with possible appointment to the Regional Court in Eger. Henlein remained uncompromising after talks, while Runciman welcomed the concessions as a basis for negotiations.

Praha Milan Hodza Viscount Runciman Lord Runciman Hodza Konrad Henlein Denmark Bruenn Asch Trautenau Ministry of Justice Eger Henlein Castle Rothenhaus

Minister Janssen Sentenced for Poisoning Housemaid

Rev Hero Janssen of Krem, North Dakota, pleaded guilty to poisoning Alma Kruckenberg, 16, and burning a parsonage after her body was found. The 51 year old Lutheran pastor was sentenced to life in the state penitentiary by District Judge H L Berry after a swift arraignment and confession. The judge ordered immediate incarceration amid high public sentiment.

Janssen Floyd Sperry Mercer County

Witness Williams Denies Knowing Hines and Refutes 1935 Claim

In a trial, Williams denies meeting Hines in 1932 and contends he did not understand the 1935 statement. He admits signing it but says Gelb dictated its content and he could not read. On redirect, Dewey presents a grand jury transcript with similar admissions.

Hines Williams Lloyd Paul Stryker Gelb Dewey

Mr Morrow Guest Teacher at Braddock Street Church

J W Morrow will guest teach the Golden Rule Bible Class at Braddock Street Methodist Church at 9 45 Sunday morning. He is a well known Sunday School teacher and class officers urge full attendance from members. Visitors are welcome.

Gough Carper Margaret Collins Denny Braddock Street M. E. Church South C. C. Gough Harvey Carper J. H. Light J. W. Morrow Braddock Street Methodist Church Morrow

Actor's Wife Claims Robbery at Rain Bow Hill

Mrs. Lionel Atwill says burglars stole furs rugs and furnishings worth 1428 from her home Rain Bow Hill Green Spring Valley during a six week absence she notes. Items include a Chinese rug an evening stole and a mink stole.

Baltimore Lionel Atwill Cettleena Rainbow Hill Green Spring Valley Ian

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