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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1937

Page

6

Community Club Meetings and Charity Luncheon Schedule

Social calendar lists Lions Club at Winchester Country Club Tuesday 7:00 p m Kiwanis luncheon at George Washington Hotel Wednesday 12 30 p m Grange lawn party at Stewarts Cabin Camp Route 11 south of Middletown Thursday 9 30 a m W C T U semi monthly meeting at Friends Meeting House 1 00 p m Rotary Club luncheon at Winchester Country Club.

Lions Club Winchester Country Club Kiwanis Club George Washington Hotel Grange Stewarts Cabin Camp Middletown Friends Meeting House Rotary Club

Mason Massey wedding held near White Post

Miss Lillie Massey wed Edgar M. Rey at her home five Hill near White Post at six o clock in August. Reverend G. E. Pope officiated on a lawn setting with attendance from families in Manassas Washington and Chicago. Out of town guests included Massey and Rey relatives. Wedding followed by plans to reside in Washington D C.

rey-Massey White Post Lillie Anle Massey Edgar Mrey Flve Hill Arey Caleb Greenway Assey Massey R. 58 ‘Ey Manassas G. E. Pope Kite Post Anne Martha Yoker Ruth McNair Naturalidge Elizabeth Blackwell R. S. Arey Anassas John W. Is Gordon Ellis Norville W.ild Arey Atlanta, Ga W. Wallace Chicago Ill S. A. Hooker Abbey Hooker Anne Etha Hooker White Plains C. G.a Ssey Mabel Eva D. Massey Thomas Blackwell

Return From Visit In Lower Virginia

Mrs. Douglas Sale and her sister Miss Mary Pearson returned from a trip into southern Virginia. They visited Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wallace at their Chase City home. Mrs. Sale has since returned to Brooklyn New York.

Mary Lemley William Barley Mary Becca Lemley William Gene Barley Strasburg O. Lyons Miss Lemley H. M. Lemley Elizabeth Lemley Steph$ City Steph 3 City High School Ishington Stepn Odolph Yeakle Douglas Sale Mary Pearson Virginia Robert Wallace Chase City Sale Brooklyn N. Y J. W. Phipps, Jr Mary Dickson Billy Baltimore Santa Monica Calif Lohr Clevenger George H. Miller George Keisers Wilmington Del Stewart Jones Fredericksburg Roger Payne Mary Spencer Ohio Sunset Lodge

Col Cullen Brings Sister Home From New York Visit

Col E J Cullen of Courtfield Avenue returned from New York with his sister Mrs C J Cook and two children for a visit of several weeks. Mrs A J Tavenner and family returned from North Beach after a week at the cottage Bay View Atom Beach Calvert County.

Col. Cullen New York Col E. J. Cullen Courtfield Avenue C. J. Cook Forest Hills L. 1 Tavenners North Beach A. J. Tavenner Sallie J Rebecca E. Tavenner Frank B. Tavenner Sue Annie Murray Bay View Atom Beach Calvert County

Miss Katherine Lee Mudd To Entertain Wednesday

Miss Katherine Lee Mudd hosts a dance and party Wednesday for her guest Miss Jane Sickenscher of Baltimore. Nearby visitors include Milton Swartz Norman Funk and son Norman Otis Brill and others from near Kernstown Winchester and Middleway.

Katherine Lee Mudd R. E. Mudd South Washington Street Jane Sickenscher Baltimore Carper R. J. Carper Middleway W. Va Milton Swartz Norman Funk Norman Otis Brill Kernstown G. B. Welch Wadesville Mason Lynn Elmore Lillite Burchell William Athey Winchester Albert Henry Albert Mary Sharley Elizabeth Higgs Near Middleway

Modern Etiquette by Roberta Lee Q and A tips

A Q and A column gives etiquette guidance on table courtesy, responding to invitations, and asking for directions. It covers whether hosts’ male guests should rise, proper formality in responses, and who to consult for directions in unfamiliar cities.

Roberta Lee

Social notes and visits from the Friday Bridge club

The Friday Bridge club is hosted by Mrs. Philip Fowle on West Leicester street. Several residents return from trips including Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Steck Sr from Finger Lakes New York. Victor Arthur Jr. comes home from Camp Potomac with Charles Kenworthy visiting for a week. Various locals arrive, host guests, or recover from surgery, detailing movements between Fairfax Lane Richmond Courtfield Avenue Winchester Front Royal and nearby towns.

Philip Fowle West Leicester Street Victor Arthur, Jr J. Victor Arthur Fairfax Lane Camp Potomac Westmoreland County Charles Kenworthy Wilmington Del

Death in Park Shootings Ties to Detroit Family

The report continues as Mrs. Weichbrodt repeats that Lee was shot by two men while strolling in a park. Lieut. Kelly notes her story matches earlier details, saying Lee had left his wife Lillian and a son Robert in Detroit years ago before moving to Chicago.

Ing Lee Kelly Weichbrodt Detroit Lillian Robert Trouv Chicago

Woman's testimony outlines Lee's lifestyle after Weichbrodt death

The account describes a woman meeting Lee about two thousand seconds before her husband's death. She says Weichbrodt’s son, age 15, now uses Burns as a surname. After Weichbrodt died she lived with Lee. Miss Snyder recalls Lee entertained her lavishly and was a frequent nightclub patron. Neither Mrs. Weichbrodt nor Miss Snyder knew of Lee's possible extramarital activities.

Lee Burns Weichbrodt Miss Snyder Lieut Kelly

Republicans of Clarke County Name Their Delegates

In Berryville Virginia Clarke county Republicans held a mass meeting at Boyce Parish Hall electing delegates and alternates to the state convention in Richmond. E A Lindsey chaired with C L Estep as secretary. Delegates were E A Lindsey G C Sponseller C L Widmyer and Roy E Potts. Alternates were D B McKay Roy O Locks C L Estep and E C Coiner.

Berryville Clarke County Boyce Richmond E. A. Lindsey C. L. Estep G. C. Sponseller C. L. Widmyer Roy E. Potts

Heishman Will Put On Record

The will of the late Virginia C. Heishman has been admitted to record in the County Clerk office. The executor John L. Hershman qualified, bond set at an amount not shown, directing after debts are paid the estate be divided equally among the children or heirs.

Virginia C. Heishman C. C. Brannon John L. Hershman

Caulkins to Be Kiwanis Speaker

Rev. C. W. Caulkins CCC chaplain will be guest speaker at the Kiwanis Club luncheon tomorrow. Known as an eloquent speaker, he has received cordial receptions when addressing local clubs on prior occasions.

C. W. Caulkins Civilian Conservation Corps Kiwanis Club Mr. Caulkins

Scout Meetings Push Scouting Across Shenandoah Area

An open forum on Scouting needs methods and aims will run across Winchester Martinsburg and Woodstock with Friday and Sunday sessions. Henry reports broad support and warm welcomes as Shenandoah Area Council plans an active Scouting program led by local leaders.

Winchester Martinsburg Woodstock Fine Spirit Henry Scully Shenandoah

Front Royal Residents and Visitors Ledger

Front Royal notes show numerous visits and travels. Philip Rudacille and family from Altoona PA plan Front Royal calls. many locals host relatives from Washington Wheeling Staunton and Petersburg. The Warren County band heads to Luray Fair. Dr. William E. Lynn opens an office. local social and church events fill the week.

William E. Lynn Lovettsville, Va Front Royal General Practice of Warren County High School Luray

Hundreds of bass released into Shenandoah River

Five hundred young bass were liberated this morning in the South branch of the Shenandoah River. They were brought from the Lee Town Virginia Federal hatchery and released through the efforts of E. T. Shiner secretary of the local Game and Fish Association.

Front Royal Shenandoah River Lee Town E. T. Shiner Game and Fish Association

Youth Improving In Front Royal Injury Case

Giles McDonald son of Mr and Mrs Scott McDonald whose head was struck by an iron pipe Saturday at Front Royal was reported much improved last night at Memorial Hospital Winchester miles traveled included in this update from local notes

Mildred Strode West Boscawen Street Winchester Memorial Hospital Giles B. Cook Bim. Cook Washington Front Royal Scott McDonald Memorial Hospital Winchester

Radio Hopes for Front Line Broadcasts From Orient

New York Aug 24 the Sino Japanese war blocks front line radio. CBS canceled a Shanghai refugee report and will instead have Dr William Campbell describe Shanghai. Tokyo remains the sole conduit as Shanghai’s station is bombed.

New York Orient CBS Tokyo Shanghai William Campbell University of California China

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