Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Winchester Evening Star in Winchester, Virginia

We have 3,124,248 pages in Virginia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1939

Page

8

Evening Community Schedule for Braddock Street Area

Calendar lists events at West Boscawen and East Boscawen streets including Little Theatre meeting at 7 45 p m and W O W meeting at 8 p m Odd Fellows Hall. A gala lawn party by Catholic Church at 7 30 p m, a Braddock Street Church reception at 8 p m, a 9 p m County 4 H Council dance at Gainesboro School, and a 10 p m dance at Winchester Country Club conclude the night.

Little Theatre Studio West Boscawen Street Odd Fellows Hall East Boscawen Street Ladies of Catholic Church Church Yard Gainesboro 4-H Council Winchester Country Club

Miss Sephie Lee Clark Weds Arliegh Taft Jackson in Grace Church

Sephie Lee Clark of Midland and Bayboro N C married Arliegh Taft Jackson of Dunn and Bayboro N C at noon in Grace Methodist Episcopal Church Middletown. The ceremony featured ferns palms and lilies with music from Lucia and Serenade. The bride, a Madison College and East Carolina Teachers College alumna, will reside in Bayboro with the groom, Pamlico county agent.

Sephie Lee Clark Mr. Jackson Grace Church Middletown Midanor Bayboro N. C Arliegh Taft Jackson Dunn and Grace Methodist Episcopal Etdiddletown J. T Giles Miller Bealeton Whiteville George Clark Sara Jane Miler Kit Morse Portsmouth Art Madison College Harrisonburg East Carolina Teachers’ College Greenville Virginia North Carolina Pamlico County Bratson Jackson Dunn North Carolina State College Raleigh N.C Jackson

American Legion Auxiliary Opens Annual Session in Richmond

The Robert Y. Conrad Post unit leads delegation as the American Legion Auxiliary begins its four day Richmond convention at Hotel Jefferson. Mrs. Ernest B. Fishburn presides. events include music by Frank Wendt's ensemble, memorial and child welfare activities, a Byrd Park concert, and a grand ball with national officials and a Fidac program.

Star Robert Y. Conrad Post American Legion Auxiliary Richmond Ernest B. Fishburn Roanoke Hotel Jefferson Auxiliary Frank Wendt Auxilary Bradstreet Peasley Ruth Davis Clarence Clements Warren F. Curtis BE. R. Estes S. G. Burnett Child Welfare Department Byrd Park Hilton Rusty Ewart’s John Marshall Fishburn Department Legion P. I. Dixon George C. Marshall United States Army Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Dixon Jefferson Ballroom Fred Hawthorne Nelson C. Polley G. B. Persinger Leda

Modern Etiquette Q and A on tipping and cards

Paraphrased etiquette guidance notes by Roberta Lee discuss tipping conductors on trains, use of place cards at banquets, and whether to acknowledge an at home card. It states conductors do not expect tips and may refuse them, place cards appear only at the speaker’s table, and acknowledging an at home card is not necessary.

Miss Anna Mae Buncutter Weds Charles Eugene Veihmeyer

Miss Anna Mae Buncutter of Alpin Virginia announced her marriage to Charles Eugene Veihmeyer of Baltimore Maryland on May 18. The couple plans to reside in Baltimore and begins their life together in that city.

Anna Mae Buncutter Viehmeyer R. L. Buncutter Alpin, Va Charles Eugene Veihmeyer Charles Veihmeyer Baltimore Anne C. Meade A. B. Bevan

Miss Betty June McKee Undergoes Operation

Miss Betty June McKee daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry McKee of Highland avenue underwent an appendicitis operation at Memorial hospital Monday afternoon her condition much improved today Mrs John Clowser and granddaughter Miss Colleen Clowser are guests of Mr and Mrs Clifton Clowser of Martinsburg Mrs Engle Will Reopen Her Kindergarten

Betty June McKee Harry McKee Highland Avenue Memorial Hospital John Clowser Colleen Clowser Clifton Clowser Martinsburg Engle Jack Engle Georgia Cather

Birth of Eleanor Judith for Mr and Mrs H M Davis

Mr and Mrs H M Davis of Berryville celebrate the birth of a daughter Eleanor Judith born Wednesday last week at Memorial Hospital Winchester. The couple receiv congratulations as the infant named Eleanor Judith.

H. M. Davis Berryville Memorial Hospital Winchester Eleanor Judith

Rain Or Shine Yard Party Plans Tonight

The Sacred Heart Catholic Church ladies sponsor a rain or shine yard party this evening with a backup at the lower church hall if needed. Guests include Fort Valley visitors Mr. and Mrs. Oliver I. Snapp and Mrs. G. O. Snapp. Also noted are local social mentions and a stag party for Duncan Gibb at Skyline Terrace. Duncan Gibb is to marry Mary Parke Maddux tomorrow night.

Ladies of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Oliver I. Snapp Fort Valley, Ga G. O. Snapp Fairmont Avenue William Harris Joe Thomas H. B. McCormac Jim Sargent Duncan Gibb Skyline Terrace Front Royal Mr. Gibb Mary Parke Maddux

Mrs Hannum and daughter Return From Portsmouth Visit

Mrs Murl Hannum and Barbara Lou spent a week in Portsmouth with the Golightlys. They were met in Richmond by Mr Hannum, Mr and Mrs Ashby Hannum and Mrs Lee Pannett and drove home via Skyline Drive to Winchester.

Murl Hannum Barbara Lou Portsmouth Bruce Golightly Richmond Hannum Ashby Hannum Lee Pannett Skyline Drive Winchester

Berryville Social News updates from August social ties

Berryville residents, including Mrs. William Henson and Billy Henson, visit New York and attend the local fair. Several locals return from trips to New York and Washington while others host guests, fish at Rehoboth Beach, and join World’s Fair excursions. A group camps at Tilthammer Mill on the Shenandoah River with chaperone Mrs. Charls Enders.

Berryville William Henson Billy Henson New York George R. Kuhn Round Hill Tilthammer Shenan- Goah River Camile Wisecarver Dorothy Luttrell Anne Thommas Howell Joe Lankester Jean Levi Bettie Sue Enders Anne Lee Enders Buddy Levi Eddie Lou Hart Chas. Enders Bobby Smalley Mrs. Charls Enders

James A. Cather Ill With Influenza in Winchester

James A. Cather, longtime ice man on the Winchester route, is ill at his home on the Northwestern Grade near the city with influenza. He has served his ice route for many years, working day and night and even on Sundays when necessary, and his cheerful demeanor has earned him many friends.

James Cather Winchester James A. Cather Mr. Cather

Millwood Social Notes Highlights Clarke Social Guests

Clarke residents hosted and visited many friends from Maine New England and Baltimore. Mr and Mrs Henry Post Mitchell returned from Catanovia N Y guests of Mr and Mrs James Hubbard. The Glen at Berryville hosted Mrs R G Mitchell.

Henry Post Mitchell Clarke Catanovia N. Y James Hubbard Thomas Carter Robert Randolph Maine Crocker

Mr. Byrne Speaks at Christiansburg Rotary Luncheon

William Byrne, president of the Christiansburg Rotary Club and noted agronomist, was guest speaker at yesterday's luncheon. Visitors included Bert Underwood Elgin Roof and F. Brewington, while Rotarians guests were Harry Barr New York City W. M. Brockenbrough Valdosta Rev R. T. Blackburn Durant Okla Dr Orville Van Dusen Front Royal and Harry Sturdy Annapolis Md.

William Byrne Christiansburg Messrs Bert Underwood Elgin Roof F. Brewington Harry Barr New York City W. M. Brockenbrough Valdosta R. T. Blackburn Durant Okla Orville van Dusen Front Royal Harry Sturdy Annapolis

Homecoming Speaker Rev. G W Stover to Preach in Greensburg

Rev G W Stover will preach at 11 a m next Sunday August 27 in Greensburg West Virginia at the United Brethren Church. Dr W F Grover will speak at 2 p m in Greensburg Church the oldest church in the Virginia Conference. Sunday August 27 is homecoming day with a dinner in the grove. Pastor Rev John A Sawyer leads the church.

George W. Stover Greensburg W. Va United Brethren Church W. F. Grover Grove John A. Sawyer

Danzig Forces Brace For Possible Polish Clash

Military preparations in Danzig broadened to warlike scale with roadblocks and troop concentrations near the Polish border while traffic to Gdynia continued. Reports in Nazi press claim Polish guns trained on the German frontier as observers foresee an appeal to Hitler for aid. The 13 000 ton cruiser Schleswig Holstein heads a formal visit with 750 aboard, as flags are lowered in expectation.

Danzig Danziger Gdynia Mobilization Poland Lela Hitler Schleswig Holstein

Trustees Sale Of Fine Business Property In Winchester Va

By deed of trust dated March 13 1924 A Taylor Ritter and C W Ritter will sell at public auction in front of the Court House Winchester Virginia on September 26 1939 at 11 o clock A M the property at 124 126 128 and 132 East South Loudoun Street with a 57 foot frontage and 229 foot depth adjoining W E Jones and H M Seabright estate. Terms: one third cash day of sale then balance in two annual installments secured by bonds and a deed of trust plus insurance on buildings. Trustees M M Lynch J M Steck Duvall Dunn Aucts. 8 25 9 1 8 15 41

A. Taylor Ritter C. W. Ritter Corporation Court City of Winchester Court House Virginia Loudoun Street Cork Street W. E. Jones H. M. Seabright

Also Mentioned on This Page

Braddock Street Church Olita Dunn, N. C Cecil Jackson Rocky Mount Harry Barefoot Dale Washington, D. C Mildred Jackson F. B. Foster J. P. Miller G. S. Miller Bealton C. C. Hammock Isabel J. P. Rogers Bessie Koons C. H. Corder Hume, Va James Bryean William Williams Silas Smith Strasburg William Rhodes Warrenton Paul Rhodes F. G. Wyand Cumberland, Md Loretta Miller Silver Springs C. S. Painter Rexall Brooks’ Pharmacy Alecia Beauty Salon Jimmy Shields D’artega I the Enna Jattick RB. B.C Merna Huntsberry’s Enna Jettick Shoes Underwood N. Loudoun St Roberta Lee Harry Cornwell Douglas Hellsville George Cornwell Niagara Falls J. William Neikirk Grace Bentzel Sale Pearson Douglas Sale Mary Pearson National Avenue Clarence Lamp Miss Miller Pifer Printing CO N. Main St Social News Marshall Hamilton Washington J. Stuart Jons Colorado Mr. Osborne Jones Edith Jones Madelyn Miller Oscar Ramnsburg Walter Wisecarver Clint Newcome J. J. Harris, Jr W. D. Burter Glen Burch Clay B. Carr Rehoboth Beach Del Ralph Dorsey Ellis Jackson Jessie Lupton Fred Miller Bobby Hagerstown Richard Denny Etta Denny Winter Sowers H. B. Harris Nag’s Head Nyc Brook Cread Davis Montford McGehee Billy Marilyn Bristow Mr. McGehee Mary McGehee Oklahoma H. H. Burks Bill Lloyd Petersburg Craighill Burks Fredericksburg J. D. Billmyer Clifton Byron Shepherdstown Ralph Peck Wester, Ohio T. M. Hooker Bob Hooker Billy Hooker Brockport Joseph F. Moore, Jr Joseph F. Moore Moore University of Texas At Austin Venezuela Ice Man Millwood Social Notes R. G. Mitchell Edward Butler Richard Planter Jane Cary Randolph Shirley Williams Beverley Nelson St. Louis B. O’f. Randolph Richard E. Dole Jack Butler New England Miss Polly Winslow David Donovan Richard Dole Margaret Della Meade Miss Clarice Bailey Conway Dillingham Philadelphia Kenneth N. Gilpin, Jr Connecticut Anne Meade Fairview Clarice Bailey Eleanor Brower Sidney Francis Tommy Clagett Louis Meade Buddy Reynolds Joseph Moore Byrne Taining G. W. Stover South Main St Valley Pride United Food Stores M. M. Lynch J. M. Steck Trustees Duvall & Dunn W. B. Snider & Son MRS. Hutchinson’s Kindergarten S. Braddock St The C. & P. Tal. Cos Brooklyn Small Loan Department Featuring the Commercial & Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corp Sunshine Cleaners the Evening Star Barbara Bell Winchester Evening Star
Search Courier

Search the Winchester Evening Star Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Winchester Evening Star?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication