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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1939
Page
8
Mrs William H Corwith of Rockville Centre N Y is among leading candidates for national presidency of the American Legion Auxiliary at the Indianapolis convention She serves as national radio chairman.
Mr and Mrs Henry W McVicar host a summer gathering at their Indian Hollow residence with relatives Mrs Frank Stump and her son Thomas Stump of East Radford Va Mrs Zimbro and Peggy Zimbro and son Earl Zimbro of Staunton Va visit along with Mr and Mrs Edward Summer of East Radford Weekend guests include Mr George W Hardy who recovering after an operation for root adaptation at Memorial Hospital now in improved condition visiting at his sister in law Mrs Carroll L Carver 480 South Cameron Street The article notes Hardy long associated with Handley Library and Winchesters prominent families and his role as custodian He and Mrs William Armel greystone Terrace entertain a Friday weiner roast and hamburger fry for about 50 guests Community Chorus director Mrs Peter Yates Brinton will be honored in Williamsburg and several parties are planned before her departure Sept 5 The Helping Hand Circle of Kings Daughters of Minniewood Chapel will hold a Plate supper on August 31 at 5 pm on Henry Rutherfords lawn near Berryville Winchester Prpirie If rainy the event moves to the following night
Miss Helen Elizabeth Bailey daughter of Mr and Mrs W A Bailey of 30 South Cameron street married Wallace James Lutz yesterday at 6 30 pm in United Brethren Church. The Rev George W Stover officiated. The couple plan a trip to the World’s Fair in New York and Niagara Falls before settling at 207 North Cameron street.
A dinner in Siler Virginia on August 27 honored Snowden Burton on his 65th birthday. Hosts included his children and their families from Angers Store Gainesboro Winchester Martinsburg Nain and other nearby communities. The event featured a cake baked by Mrs. Kelly and a large gathering of relatives and friends.
Calendar lists Thursday events at 1 00 p m Rotary Club luncheon at George Washington Hotel and 3 00 p m sacred dramatizations by Rev James R Clinton at Grace Lutheran Church Friday features 12 30 p m American Legion luncheon at George Washington Hotel and a session of Woodmen of the World at Odd Fellows venue.
Marcia Inhauser of Eugene Oregon, a University of Oregon graduate, turned down a screen test and possible movie deal to pursue a teaching position in Eugene.
A surprise party was given at Sycamore Dale near Middleway West Virginia on Wednesday night August 16 in honor of Rhoda White for her 16th birthday. Guests gathered at the gate at eight o clock then went to the home for a dinner hosted by Mrs. J B White. Attendees included Rhoda White and many relatives and friends such as Katharine Light Violet Lee King Ella Lee Anna Catherine Robertson and Mary Lou Rogers among others.
The regular Otterbein Guild monthly meeting of the United Brethren Church is scheduled for Friday at 7 30 in the church. All members are urged to attend.
Michael Lillis at eighty six enjoys life and watches world events. A birthday dinner honored him at his son in law and daughter E Homer Harlee home on West Clifford street. He witnessed Civil War history and remains the region’s oldest living Baltimore and Ohio Railroad employee.
The second annual Cooper reunion will be held at city park in Hagerstown Maryland on Monday September 4 with relatives gathering from Washington Harrisburg Winchester Strasburg Philadelphia Florida and other areas The program begins at 11 a.m with Rev C L Arnold and Rev G I Ryder speaking Rev Marvin S S Cooper will preside Music by Arlington mixed quartet and Arlington Girls Trio.
Baltimore and Philadelphia market reports cover live poultry eggs butter cattle calves hogs sheep and grain prices. Chicago hogs cattle lambs lard and grain quotes show price movements and top bids with regional delivery notes and farm market context.
Auctions list prices by category for steers heifers fat cows bulls veal calves lambs hogs and feeders at N Kent Street market. Tops achieve 11.50 on veal calves and 7.05 for hogs. range figures cover standard to cull grades and per hundredweight or per head as noted.
Losses in the wheat pit narrowed with late trading gains of up to 11-4 cents as Winnipeg strength and subdued European news influenced the market. Closing prices: Wheat Sept 67 1-4 to 1-8, Dec 67 3-8 to 1-4, May 68 1-8 to 68. Corn Sept 43 5-8 to 3-4, Dec 43 7-8 to 44, May 46 5-8. Oats Sept 29 7-8 to 3-4, Dec 29 1-8 to 29, May 29 1-2. Soybeans Oct 69 3-4, Dec 69 1-2, May 71 7-8. Rye Sept 38 1-2, Dec 41 1-4, May 44 1-4.
New York watchers report a feeble rally that faded with little volume and a quiet session. Transfers ran about 500000 shares while traders anticipated extended negotiations over the Polish German dispute and possible crises, with Hitler's mediation signals seen as a hopeful sign.
The Himalayas contain the highest peaks in the world. Mount Everest rises to about 29 141 feet above sea level, making it the loftiest mountain.
A Q and A column discusses hosting limits on alcohol, guest behavior, and proper introductions. It notes hosts should know guests habits, informality versus elaborate dinners signals training needs, and a stenographer need not rise when introduced to a man in the office.
H G Shirley commissioner of highways said a convict camp site for Route 50 construction will be on land owned by Lodge Bowles. Construction on the Waterloo Route is expected to start in September near the Shenandoah River.
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