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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1936

Page

3

Wingfield Scotts to Leave Friday for Fort Bragg

Capt and Mrs Wingfield Scott formerly of Fort Sill Oklahoma depart Friday for Fort Bragg NC where Scott will be stationed They visit their brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Philip le They were entertained with a dinner given last Saturday by Mr and Mrs Horace Browne Mrs Harry Kimmell mother of Mrs Fowle and Mrs Scott will accompany them to Fort Bragg

Wingfield Scott Fort Sill Okla Fort Bragg N. C Capt Scott Scotts Philip le Horace Browne Harry Kimmell Fowle

Miss Gretchen Thomson Arrives in Washington for Berryville Visit

North to Berryville trip noted for Miss Gretchen Thomson daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Thomson of New Orleans She arrives in Washington from Nantucket en route to visit her aunt Mrs John A Chew wife of Commander Chew U S N Several Thomson relatives planned time with grandmother Mrs A P Thomson and aunts at Summit Point West Virginia Also Dr Ralph Snapp shows improvement though still weak and unlikely to resume practice before mid September

Gretchen Thomson Paul Thomson New Orleans James M. Thomson Genevieve Champ Clark Washington Nantucket Berryville John A. Chew Commander Chew Thomson National Cathedral School A. P. Thomson Washington Grove Mary Scott Thomson Imogene Thomson Summit Point W. Va

Birthday Party for Mrs. Cora Hollar Near Woodstock

Relatives and friends gathered yesterday to honor Mrs. Cora Hollar of near Woodstock for her fifty ninth birthday. Guests from Edinburg Hamburg Columbia Furnace Woodstock Middletown Winchester Strasburg Bartonville and other areas shared a barn meal at one o clock and presented gifts to the honoree.

Cora Hollar Woodstock E. C. Coffelt Edinburg Marvin Pence and Sons Fred Hamburg W. H. Helsley Cecil Coffelt Little Son Columbia Furnace Charles Coffelt Elsie Melvin Coffelt Frank Sheets Lester Sheets Jay Frances Hollar Moses Hollar Cora Line Rebecca Wakeman Near Guy Coffelt Kenneth George W. Middleton Jean Middleton Winchester Ella Kerns Strasburg R. C. DeBruller Hazel Margaret Ray Alma Coffelt Romack Middletown Ray Coffelt Curtis Dorothy Bartonville

Carrolls hold reunion on the Shenandoah Junction lawn

The Carroll family reunion took place on August 23 on the lawn of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Carroll near Shenandoah Junction West Virginia. Fred Carroll played piano and sang. watermelon and sandwiches were served with a four and five o'clock repast. Attendees included Fred Carroll and son Wayne and daughter Joanne. Mrs. Mary A. Carroll of Hagerstown Maryland. Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Carroll and children James Donnie and Mary Margaret of Elkins West Virginia. Mrs. William Carroll of Berryville. Mr. and Mrs. Burton Lewis and daughter Betty of Martinsburg. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Carroll and son Howard. Mr. Clem Montgomery. Miss Wilda Litters. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wilcher of Keyser. Mrs. James R. Carroll. Miss Ethel Clipp. Miss Rachel Williams of Stephens City. Mrs. Martha Grove and Mrs. Alice McIntyre, Martinsburg.

Carroll Joseph Carroll Shenandoah Junction W. Va Fred Carroll Wayne Joanne Mary A. Carroll Hagerstown Dewey Carroll James Donnie Mary Margaret Elkins William Carroll Berryville Burton Lewis Betty Martinsburg Howard Clem Montgomery Wilda Thomas Wilcher Keyser James R. Carroll Ethel Clipp Rachel Williams Stephens City Martha Grove Alice McIntyre

Fishpaw Couple Return From Wedding Trip

Mr and Mrs Raymond R Fishpaw recently wed at Martinsburg West Virginia and return from a wedding journey to northern states and Canadian points. They were honored at a family dinner hosted by his parents Mr and Mrs John M Fishpaw in Clarke county. The couple plans to move to Manassas Virginia where Mr Fishpaw teaches vocational agriculture at Manassas and Nokesville high schools. Mrs Fishpaw is Emma Cornwell’s daughter.

Raymond R. Fishpaw Louise Cornwell Martinsburg W. Va Canada John M. Fishpaw Clarke County Fishpaw Manassas Fishpa

Visitors and locals share news from Shiley home

House guests from Maryland and Virginia visit the Shileys and Reid family while Miss Bean and Mr Robinson join a St Louis house party. Dr George G Snarr undergoes appendectomy at Memorial Hospital and rests well. The Johnston family returns from Shenandoah River trip with fishing tales. WCTU plans Thursday meeting at 3 PM at Friends Meeting House. Moerses return from Virginia Beach vacation.

Miss Bean Mr. Robinson June Bean Kenneth Robinson Major A. D. Chipman St. Louis Ingleside Gloucester Shenandoah River Wilbur R. Johnston Wilbur Ae Charles Ronald Helen Johnston Castleman's Ferry

Modern Etiquette Q and A on Maids Uniforms and Visits

Advice notes proper dress for maids in uniform colors beyond black and matching outfits for multiple maids. Guidance on visiting seriously ill friends and not pressing to see the patient. Correct pronunciation of Jekyll as je-kill with e as in me, per Stevenson's own guidance.

Jekyll Dr. Jeykell Mr. Hyde Robert Louis Stevenson England WJZ NBC Emanuel Celler Robinson-Patman William Hard WABC CBS Herbert S. Houston Roosevelt WEAF William Seabrook Leo Reisman Horace Hecht Nickelodeon Nano Rodrigo Kate Smith Hammerstein Music Hall Ken Murray Tommy Dorsey Rosemary Lane Robert Hughes Maurice Spitalny

Tharpe Announces Daughter's Marriage in Maryland Ceremony

Mr and Mrs Edward L Tharpe announce the marriage of their daughter Virginia Willie Marie Tharpe to James C Hughes son of Mr and Mrs Thomas E Hughes of Charlottesville Virginia. The wedding occurred at 430 PM Wednesday August 19 at Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church South Frederick Md with Rev Ralph M Sharpe officiating.

Edward L. Tharpe Virginia Willie Marie Tharpe James C. Hughes Thomas E. Hughes Charlottesville Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church South Frederick Ralph M. Sharpe Jessie Hoffman Lawrence Shank Francis Scott Key Atlantic City Madison Hotel Hughes Handley Hig School Consumers Utilities Company Charlottesville High School University of Virginia Winchester George Washington Jack Elks Club George Washington Hotel

Winchester Social Notes and Local Visits This Week

Residents and visitors populate the column with travel and greetings. Charles Staples from Stephens City visits Pennsylvania. Miss Rose MacDonald travels to Charlottesville then Richmond. families from Newport News Hagestown and Clarksdale visit Winchester.

Charles Kenneth Staples Stephens City Pennsylvania

Water Luxury In This Town

Water became a luxury in Kingwood West Virginia as the town reservoir dried up and streams ran dry. Housewives carried water from long unused wells while men forgo shaved for conservation.

Kingwood W. Va West Virginia

Ickes Foster Son Acquitted of DWI in Lowell Case

Judge Arthur E. Eno of Lowell presided as Robert H. Ickes, 22, foster son of Secretary Harold Ickes, was acquitted in Woburn Mass of driving while under the influence of liquor. The case stemmed from an arrest in August with no conviction.

Woburn Mass Arthur E. Eno Lowell Robert H. Ickes Foster Harold Ickes

Fun Festival Opens Tuesday With Delayed Band Concert

McKnee's Municipal Band postpones this week's concert to Tuesday night to align with Winchester Park Association for the fun festival opening. Director Professor McIlwee notes civic involvement and mentions new band equipment. Admission is charged for park events with nightly cash prizes and a $50 prize on Saturday.

McKnee Winchester Park Association MclIlwee Mellwee Winchester Handley School

Death Ride Begins as Husband Fires on Snyder

In Washington a woman’s estranged husband confronted her and Snyder after a passenger ride. The husband ordered Snyder to move to the center seat and fired a shot into his heart. Snyder died. Mrs Thomas aided by officials recounted the events during questioning.

Page One Washington Snyder Billingsley Thomas Justice and Commonwealth

King George County Driver Delivers Bodies to Undertaker

A man fled after a collision and drove to his sister’s home in King George County. He did not stop until reaching the address at King George Court House where he had formerly lived. The bodies of both men were handed to a local undertaker for processing.

Pital King George Courthouse King George County

Arabs Sentenced in Jerusalem for Engagement with British Troops

A Jerusalem court sentenced two Arabs to seven years imprisonment for taking part in an engagement with British troops near Nablus.

Jerusalem Jewish Telegraphic Agency Nablus

Bank Draft Is Cause of Arrest

Warsaw dispatch reports that Mrs. Frederick Atkinson of Minneapolis will be released and currency irregularities charges dropped. The U S embassy reported the decision to Polish authorities.

Warsaw Poland United States Frederick Atkinson Minneapolis

AT OUR FOUNTAIN Jumbo Ice Cream Sodas

Ice cream shop advertises jumbo sodas for 10 cents and milk shakes for 10 cents. It promotes double dip cones at 5 cents and old fashioned ice cream plus sherbets in eight flavors. Phone number 765 provided.

American officials report Dorothy Atkinson's Polish sentence

Mrs Dorothy Atkinson of Minneapolis was sentenced in Ostrow to one year in prison for alleged Polish currency rule violations. A bank draft she carried and possible customs breaches led to detention as officials cited strict Polish regulations.

Dorothy Atkinson Minneapolis Ostrow

Travel costs amid new regulations spark confiscation fears

Officials announced new rules affecting passengers and travelers, noting potential confiscation of dollars under the regulation. The move raises concerns for international travelers and prompts questions about enforcement and timelines.

Ment

Dowager Countess of Bradford Dies at 17

The Dowager Countess of Bradford died today in London at Castle Bromwich Birmingham after serving as one of the Queen's friends. She was 17 years old.

London Bradford Queen Castle Bromwich Birmingham

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Keiser Delaware George Keiser Frank Miller Jack Chillis Holly Oak Del Jacksons New York John U. Jackson Jackson Eleanor Jackson C. Gratton Crawford New York State New York City Charlotte Hampton Howards D. J. Howard Richmond Leicester Street Stewart Inn United States Geological Survey Messrs Kenneth Trimble Douglas Stevenson Paul Drewry James Henderson Washington, D. C John Newman Arkansas Taylor Rodney Thaine Taylor Murrysville, Pa Johns. Scully, Jr South Stewart Street Alfred Shryock Baltimore Miss Fay Catherine Shryock Roy Richards Shryock Roy Adams South Braddock Street Pifer H. J. Pifer James G. Scott Petersburg Nelly Scott Jimmy Scott G. C. Snarr Philip W. Turner Weynesboro United Brethren Sunday School United Brethren Church Mary C. Rush Mrs. C. B. Organ Westerville, Ohio Mrs. Fishpaw Mrs. H. S. Shiley H. S. Shiley S. H. Reid Helen Allen W. F. Smith L. S. Shiley R. H. Shiley Aubrey Eugene White W. H. Rosenberry Snarr George G. Snarr Memorial Hospital Women's Christian Temperance Union Friends Meeting House Washington and Piccadilly Streets R. H. Moers Virginia Beach Moling and Cather J. Henry Moling, Jr Silas G. Cather Mary and Martha Centenary Reformed Church Emma Zinn North Braddock Street Mary Lou Steele Alder Ellis Julia Martha Ellis Port Chester N. Y Nellie Wheeler Mrs Henry Clevenger West Clifford Street Glaize Apartments West Cork Street Frances Hawthorne Philadelphia, Pa Jacob E. Keyser Flint Hill Cumberland, Md William Swisher Doris Frances Newark, Ohio Mrs. Loring Bean West Leicester Street Alice and Charlotte Rhodes Front Royal C. C. Rhodes Circle No Virginia Hamilton Seal Cameron Street Elsie Rosenberger Helen Woore F. R. White Newport News Mrs. White Lena Rosenberger South Washington Street J. Mack Noonan Elizabeth Barr Lucy Pingley Gus Noonan Xenia Ohio Rose MacDonald Anne Tucker, Payne Dolly Kithill Charleston Anne Kerr Russell Anne Elting Noel D'Oyle Clarksdale, Miss H. K. Russell D'Ogies J. Clayton Cochran Robert and Joan Hagerstown, Md F. A. Beck Ella Thomas East Piccadilly Street Wingdale B. B. Young Homer C. Lyman Sarah Kendall Baker Fred Hunt F. S. Hunt Braddock Street Louise Butsler Bessie Manuel Georgia Foreman Alice Taylor Fairview Beach Nancy Blair Charles J. Blair, Jr Shirley Street Warren French Nellie V. Suess R. A. Larrick Marion M. Caskie Ickes Permanents Beauty Service Geo Washington Hotel Nina V. Wolford Shenantezh Valley National Bank Federal Deposit* Insurance Corporation Elemee YG Great “American’’ Party Amoco-Gas Orange American Gas American Oil Company Maine Florida Amoc Lalasee Chichesters Pills Brooks’ Pharmacy Westinghouse Automatic Northern Virginia Power Co Lewis ALL SI Sherwin W Illiams John S. Miller & Company Grace Moore CBS Radio Theater Europe Trilby Voice of Experience NBC Music Guild Gene Arnold Ranch Boys Pete Woolery Harry Byrd Frederick County John G. Lupton James L. Robinson Green Orchards Byrd the Commercial & Savings Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Underwood N. Loudoun St Big Joe Winchester’s Bakery Apinere Loudoan Parlett Funeral Home Voyne Omps R. M. Swimley East of Geo. Washington Hotel Tavenner's
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