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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1937

Page

6

Miss Tucker McGuire Booth to Appear in Triple Play

Mrs Tucker McGuire Booth daughter of Dr and Mrs H H McGuire of North Braddock street has acted in summer stock in Connecticut and will appear in Washington in Triple Play opening first in Connecticut then in Washington and finally New York directed by Luther Green. Other summer roles include Broadway and Vinegar Tree.

Tucker McGuire Booth Washington H. H. McGuire North Braddock Street Connecticut New York Luther Green

Byrd apple growers picnic hosts list at Rosemont Orchard

Prominent guests attend the annual Byrd apple growers picnic at Rosemont Orchard near Berryville. Participants include Clifford Waeth and Lawrence Devine of Baltimore, Wayne French and A L Peterson of a fruit exporting company, Harry Harpell and S Arnold of sponsoring firms, with families and staff among the attendees. The event coincides with other social gatherings and local visits across the area.

Byrd Apple Growers Rosemont Orchard Berryville Clifford Waeth Baltimore Lawrence Devine New York Baltimore Mail Steamship Line Wayne. French A. L. Peterson Fruit Exporting Company French Harry Iarpell Hn. S. Arnold Bruit Co Jacksonville Fila wArhold

Shower Noted in Honor of Wisecarver Wedding Party

A shower was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Wisecarver in Bunker Hill West Virginia in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wisecarver. Attendees included families from Inwood Gerrardstown Shepherdstown Martinsburg and surrounding areas.

Mrs. Wisecarver George Wisecarver Bunker Hill W. Va Robert Wisecarver Harry Barbour O. B. Shade Shepherdstown C. C. Lewis Dorothy Marie Charles Robert Carlton Inwood J. E. Collins Russell Dailey Louise Caroline Barbour Paul Lee Edgar Barbour Dave Barbour Ruth Shade Erma Shade Mady Masters Marie Wisecarver Robert Dunham Earl Shipe Samuel Bennett Franklin Hoffman Paul Bennett John Blue Berkely Bennett

Miss Emily North King Weds Melville Church II Tonight

Miss Emily North King of Warrenton and Mr Melville Church II of Washington will marry this evening at 5 o'clock in St James Episcopal Church Warrenton. A reception follows at the bride's parents home Stuyvesant.

Emily North King Melville Church, II Warrenton Washington St. James Episcopal Church Stuyvesant Edwin Burruss King Mr. Church Melville D. Church Church Margaret Woodward Jane Wilbur Colbert Iladelphia Wilhemine Kirby Bedford Hills N. Y Mary Tyler McCormick Casse Parker Washington, D. C Georgie Forbes Huntington W. Va Anne Kenyon

Dorton and family vacationing in Glen Rock Pennsylvania

Mr. Charles A. Dorton Jr. is spending the week with friends at Glen Rock Pa with his mother Mrs Dorton and sister Miss Una Dorton who will return with him tomorrow Mrs Thomas Taliaferro has returned to Washington after visiting the Walter Talbots and was guest of honor at a luncheon by Mrs Robert Glass.

Cornelia Larus H. R. Kern, Jr Richmond R. E. Byrd Country Club Philip Glaize East Piccadilly Street Pennsylvania Charles A. Dorton, Jr Glen Rock Thomas Taliaferro Washington Walter Talbots Taliaferro Robert Glass

Modern Etiquette Questions and Answers

The guide notes that invitation lists for subscriptions dances usually include more men than women. It also advises the host to cut enough meat for all before serving anyone and states that a visiting woman should buy her own railroad ticket rather than the host paying.

Local social notes feature visits and travels

Mrs. James Miller remains slightly indisposed at Cameron street home but improving. Mrs. Thomas Gibson returns from Philadelphia next week. Miss Mary Elizabeth Ebert and Miss Virginia Cather shop in Richmond with Mrs. T Russell Cather. Nancy Rossman leaves for Mount St Marys College in Los Angeles to begin study. Mrs. Taliaferro returns to Washington, D C. Mary Miller goes home to Braddock street after Ohio trip. Mrs. Edward Brill hosts house guests from Wisconsin touring Tidewater. Edmund and Ely Bradfield visit mother on South Stewart street before returning to Episcopal High in Alexandria. William Massie to visit mother Amherst street before rejoining St Christopher’s in Richmond. Mrs. Howard Cather hosts bridge for sister Mrs Alexandra Lyons of Youngstown. Mr. and Mrs. A B Cargill and son Ralph return to Richmond from Frederick county. Mr. and Mrs. J M Steck leave for White Plains New York to stay with Mrs Steck’s mother for a week.

Bradfield Brothers Carolina Camp Elg and Bradfield Camp Yonoka Linville N. C Bradfield Ernest Ely South Stewart Street Episcopal High School Alexandria Cleveland Currys Agnes Warner Ira Warner Ohio C. C. Curry Cresthaven Frederick County Edward Weinberg Bertha Boyce Hennie Crisman Mary Louise West Messrs B. E C. E. Johnson Oklahoma Texas Dallas Anne Arbor Mich Virginia Johnson University Hospital Nancy Rossman Los Angeles Calif Mount St. Mary's College Cork Street Edmund and Ely Bradfield Camp Yonohuoka Mildred Bradfield William Massie State Highway Department Joseph Massie Amherst Street St. Christophers Richmond

Diplomatic Tensions Rise Over Shanghai Incident

Reports say the British steamer Shen gking stopped off Woosung near Shanghai while the Foreign Office and Admiralty offered no confirmation. Diplomatic quarters fear Anglo-Japanese relations could be suspended if Britain's note demands are not met within a reasonable period.

Woosung Shanghai Foreign Office Admiralty Britain Whitehall

Mrs Jenkins Fractured Leg In Fall At Home

Mrs Elizabeth Jenkins a 90 year old Middletown resident was brought to Memorial Hospital after a fall at her home caused a leg fracture. Her husband is William Jenkins of Middletown. Doctors describe her condition as fair.

Elizabeth Jenkins Middletown Memorial Hospital Jenkins William Jenkins

Boyer Again Heads Shenandoah County Young Democrats

French L. Boyer was reelected president of the Shenandoah County Young Democratic Club at a courthouse meeting in Woodstock on Aug 27. Incumbents Herman K. Will Walter Massey and Helen Saum were reelected, with Daniel F. Burner as temporary chairman and William B. Allen Jr. as temporary secretary.

Woodstock French L. Boyer Shenandoah County Young Democratic Club Ashby Madison Herman K. Will Walter Massey Helen Saum Daniel F. Burner William B. Allen, Jr

Large Hawk Shot After Months Of Pursuit On Gore Farm

On a Gore area farm near Gore R L Pangle wounded a large 53 inch wing span hawk after four shots from a .22 rifle. The bird, brown and white with a large head, weighed the perch down on a bush before collapsing. Pangle had pursued the bird for months and said it fought back as he closed in.

R. L. Pangle Gore Pangle

Young Democrats Plan Delegation To Virginia Convention

Berryville Young Democrats discuss attending the state convention in Charlottesville September 10-11 and aim to send a large delegation. A Monday decision will set the exact number of delegates and announce those chosen. E. Blackburn Moore chairs the club with Frank Tims ton as secretary.

Berrville Young Democrats Club of Berryville Charlottesville E. Blackburn Moore House of Delegates Frank Tiumston

McKee Funeral at Fairview Church

The funeral of Walter W. McKee from his Capon Bridge home will be held tomorrow. Relatives meet at 2 PM at the house and proceed to Fairview Church for services by Reverend L B Williamson and Reverend Cartney H Anderson. Interment follows in the church cemetery.

Walter W. McKee Capon Bridge W. Va Fairview Church L. B. Williamson Cartney H. Anderson

Reverend G E Owen Announces Services in Winchester

The Rev. George E. Owen pastor of the Church of Christ arrived from Southwest Virginia this afternoon. He announced that services will be held tomorrow at the Church of Christ, with the usual schedule followed.

George E. Owen Church of Christ Winchester Virginia

Water Reports Misread by Headline, Health Official Says

Health officer Dr L M Allen clarifies that a Star headline misled readers by implying the State Board of Health approved water. The article discusses water analyses from August 23 and stresses no changes in policy toward a permanent solution.

L. M. Allen Star State Board of Health

King Urges Outsider Nominee to Defuse Democratic Split

Senator King of Utah urged a Democratic presidential nominee from outside the New Deal inner circle. He named Byrd Clark and Bailey as possible choices and said the nominee should defend the Constitution and Democratic institutions. King predicted no permanent split, foreseeing a liberal progressive party.

Washington King Utah New Deal Byrd Virginia Clark Missouri Bailey North Carolina Minton Indiana Paul V. McNutt McNutt Philippines Manila van Nuys Democratic Party

Mrs. Jefferson Leath Dies at Bloomery Home

Word was received today of the death of Mrs. Jefferson Leath an elderly resident of the Bloomery section of the county. She died at her home at 3 o'clock this morning after a long period of ill health. The funeral will be held Monday with relatives and friends meeting at the house at 2 o'clock.

Jefferson Leath Bloomery

Court Battles Continued In Local Tennis Finals

The article notes quarterfinals results with Page defeating Glaize 6-3 6-4, in the A division Gene Shiner versus Howard Allen contest for finals entry opens at 4 30. Tomorrow W A Baker faces Kenneth Robinson in A division at 4. Whitam and Robinson play in B division at 4. Finals likely Tuesday at 4 30.

Page One Tory H. K. Green Page Glaize Gene Shiner Howard Allen W. A. Baker Kenneth Robinson Thomas Whitam Ray Robinson, Jr

Chinese Embassy Says Japan Used Poison Gas Near Hankow

The Chinese Embassy indicated it would ask Hull to inform Tokyo about charges of poison gas use. Officials cited official evidence of inhuman acts including spraying gas at Chu Yank Kwan, northwest of Hankow Pass.

Hull Tokyo Chu Yank Kwan Hankow Pass

Announcements Money-Saving Prices At Star Job Prin

Local notices advertise discounted rates and special offers at Star Job Prin. Includes promotions on printing services, invitations, and bulk orders for businesses and individuals.

PRIN

Public Sale of Yates Property in Frederick County

Special Commissioners announce a public auction of the Henry Yates Property in Middletown on September 14 1937 at 11 a.m. The two story frame dwelling on Main Street is offered with terms: one third cash, remainder in two annual installments secured by deed of trust and insurance. Proceeds support the chancery case David C Yates vs Henry C Yates Heirs et al.

David C. Yates Henry C. Yates Circuit Court Frederick County County Court House Winchester Middletown Main Street Henry Yates E. Holmes Boyd Herbert S. Larrick James P. Reardon Virginia Frederick Bessie Brannon

Autumn Touches New York Radio Schedules With Football Highlights

Radio listings from New York reveal autumn programs as Packers versus picked college eleven opens the slate from Chicago at 8 30 p m next Wednesday September 1. Also coverage of the Herald Tribune New York Giants vs eastern colleges game on WJZ NBC at 7 30 p m December 8. Several last minute changes include five minutes of Shanghai refugees interviews and Goodby Mr Chips on NBC.

New York Green Bay Packers Chicago Hal Totten Bill Weree New York Herald Tribune Fresh Air Fund New York Giants Wjz-Nbc WJZ NBC Shanghai James Hilton Goodby Mr. Chips John D. M. Hamilton Republican National Committee Republican Party New Deeds New Dulles WEAF Linton Wells Carlos Molina Castle Farms WABC CBS Quizto Beverley Roberts Met Paul Aulthouse Roger Pryor Benny Goodman the Home Towners Grant Park Andy Kirk Paul Whiteman

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