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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1940

Page

8

Oates Family Reunion At Capon River Site

Social and personal notes detail the Oates family reunion at Capon River with about eighty five members attending. Key figures include Cartney H. Anderson and Arthur C. Oates. a long table of relatives from Winchester High View and Fairmont are listed amid remarks about a discovered marriage license dating back over seventy years. State Trooper Mike Garber plans Buchanan visit after vacation with family. Charlotte Haxall Noland Smith of Baltimore is engaged to Ross Ransom Williams of New York City.

Oates Cartney H. Anderson John C Arthur C. Oates Winchester John C. Oates Isabelle Maury W. N. Oates View W. Va A. C. Oates Fred Oates Harry W. A. Larrick M. C. Jackson Ernest. Anderson G. S. Brill Maxine Riley Anna Belle Hook High View Courtney Anderson Candy Nelson Chalmers Nelson O. D. Braithwaite Albert Spaid Charles Oates C. B. Pope Earl Guthrie Lillie Swartz Hazel McCormick Allie Nelson W. L. Summers and Sons Fairmont Edmund Law Rogers Smith St. Martin's Road Baltimore Charlotte Haxall Noland Smith Ross Ransom Williams New York City Elbert Reading Williams California Marjorie Ransom Williams Miss Smith Foxcroft School Virginia University of Pennsylvania Page Med National Arts Club

Mrs Heber Flood Hosts Dinner At Winchester Golf Club

Mrs John Heber Flood entertained last night at the Winchester Golf Club with guests including Dr and Mrs Hunter McGuire Mr and Mrs W Nelson Page Capt and Mrs William Barrett and daughter Mrs Morton of near Berryville Mr and Mrs Alan Richardson of New York Mr and Mrs Paul Rosenbreger Mrs Lewis H Hyde Mrs Joseph Massie and her guests Mrs Robert Holt and daughter Miss Margaret Holt of Newport News Va Miss Elizabeth Massie Messrs Joseph and William Massie Champe C Conner III Mrs John Barnes Carr of Clarksdale Miss Bobie Conrad and Messrs C Ridgeley White and Philip Glaize.

Heber Flood John Heber Flood Winchester Golf Club Hunter McGuire W. Nelson Page William Barrett Morton Berryville Alan Richardson New York Paul Rosenbreger Lewis H. Hyde Joseph Massie Robert Holt Margrret Holt Newport News Elizabeth Massie Joseph William Massie Champe C. Conner John Barnes Carr Clarksdale Miss Julian Lindsey Fort Meade Bobie Conrad C. Ridgeley White Philip Glaize

Miss Dorothy Murphy Weds Mason B Morris in Hagerstown

Announcement from Berryville notes Miss Dorothy Murphy and Mason B Morris married August 17 at St Mark s Lutheran Church in Hagerstown Maryland. The bride daughter of O M Murphy and Mrs Murphy wore a light blue print dress with white accessories and a talisman roses corsage. Morris son of F M Morris works with his father at Farm Supply Store in Berryville.

Dorothy Murphy Maryland Morris Hagerstown Berryville Mason B. Morris St. Mark's Lutheran Church Maryland City O. M. Murphy Berryville High Mr. Morris F. M. Morris

Miss Patsy Heldrith Weds Walter M. Jones Jr in Harrisonburg

Miss Patsy Heldrith married Walter M. Jones Jr yesterday at 4 pm in the home of Mr. and Mrs. George J. Yancy in Harrisonburg. The bride, from Rural Retreat, Va., and the groom from Galax were noted with family and college connections at Madison College in Harrisonburg.

Patsy Heldrith Chalmers Nelson Walter M. Jones, Jr George J. Yancy Harrisonburg Retreat Galax Jones Nelson Madison College

Modern Etiquette Answers and Vacation News

A Q and A on handling disrespectful staff and proper bridge lighting. Mrs Arthur Shull returns from Cincinnati after her son Arthur Shull Jr. wed Miss Betty Jean Woodward. Several families plan vacations and visits. A. C Oates hosts guests at 527 North Loudoun Street. Labor Day trips to Atlantic City noted.

Arthur Shull Cincinnati Ohio Arthur Shull, Jr Betty Jean Woodward C. L. Copenhaver Charles Copenhaver That City Mrs. Shull National Avenue Albert Fisher Charleroi A. C. Oates North Loudoun Street Henry Bell Jean Brill Atlantic City

Mrs Keeler to Lead Devotionals at Braddock Street SS

Mrs. C. R. Keeler will lead the joint devotionals of the Margaret Collins and Comrade Bible classes at Braddock Street Sunday School. The meeting is at 9 45 o clock Sunday morning with Mrs J F Bly and Mrs J W Rosenberger teaching their respective groups.

C. R. Keeler Margaret Collins Comrade Bible Braddock Street J. F. Bly J. W. Rosenberger

Berryville Social News Highlights Local Visits

In Berryville Virginia on August 30 Mrs. R. C. Brown hosted her visiting brother and sister-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shearer of Philadelphia. Miss Mary Gold plans a late week return from Harrisonburg. Mrs. Ida Levi Finnell came from Washington, then left for home. Miss Ann Kaspar's Baltimore trip ends. Patsy Mooney joined the Kaspars for the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. William Dix and daughter Martha from Chicago visit the Dix parents on Academy Street.

Charles J. Athey Gray Avenue William B. Sinnott Washington, D. C Athey Norfolk Virginia Mechs Berryville R. C. Brown Charles Shearer Philadelphia Mary Gold Harrisonburg Cleveland Madison College Ann Kaspar J. E. Ogden Baltimore William Dix Martha Chicago Mr. Dix Mrs. W. S. Dix Academy Street

Slimming advice from a health column

This column classifies women by figures and offers a weight loss plan. It promotes cutting fat forming foods, Lean meats and vegetables, and daily ten minute exercises including leg lifts. It also mentions foundation cosmetics and powder usage for body shaping.

Local Social Notes Highlight Guests and Visits

Mr and Mrs Douglas Hardesty return from vacation at Williamsburg and West Point Virginia. Mrs Victor Myerly of Cincinnati visits her niece Mrs Tom Jones and sister Mrs Shugart in Charles Town. Mrs Louise Kerfoot of Arlington spends a week here with friends. Rev and Mrs Robert Thomas and son Bobby return to Waynesboro after visiting Mrs Thomas mother Will Hardesty. The Thomases plan a Blue Ridge mountain home. Mrs Clifton Price and her children Clifton Jr and Ann visit friends in Washington.

Douglas Hardesty Mr. Hardesty Will Hardesty Williamsburg West Point Victor Myerly Cincinnati Tom Jones On Shugart Charles Town Robert Thomas Bobby Thomas Waynesboro, Pa Blue Ridge Mountains Clifton Price Clifton, Jr Ann Washington Granville Carlisle Leonidas Carlisle Waynesboro, Va Tom Shepherd

Local Social Notes Highlight Area Visitors and Travel

The Rev. and Mrs. E. D. Vaughan's mother Mrs. Cartlege and sister Mrs. Josh Holmes from Athens Ga depart after visiting their relatives in the area. Mrs. L Tessier returns from Richmond after a stay with Mrs. ey McGarth. Mr. Bruce Gorham plans a Warrenton home with Cherry joining on Tuesday. Capt. Tom Williams and son from Maryland visit, as do Mr. and Mrs. Tom Peyton and son Tommy from Bethesda Md. Frances R Wolfe and Mary Patton Jordan of Richmond will visit Miss Emily MacCormick over Labor Day.

E. D. Vaughan Cartlege Athens Josh Holmes W. S. Powers Philadelphia Bruce Gorham Cherry Mr. Gorham Warrenton Edward Williams Tom Williams Maryland Tom Peyton Tommy Bethesda Frances R. Wolfe Mary Patton Jordan Richmond Emily MacCormick

Radio Highlights and Schedule Notes From Major Programs

Radio listings cover 6:00 to 11:45 with programs across WMAL WJSV and WRC. Highlights include Death Valley Days from Hollywood, RCA Scholar and Antarctic Expedition broadcasts, quiz shows with Quiz Kids and Choose Up Sides, and talks by William Stewart Henry Wallace era figures. Various news musical programs fill the half hour blocks with live performances and commentary.

WMAL Radio Corporation of America RCA Opportunity WJSV Charles R. Hook American Rolling Mill Co National Association of Manufacturers Edwin C. Hill St. Elmo Johnson Choir New Orleans William T. Dewart the Sun William Bird France Eddie Dooley WRC Wijsweeee Joseph Marais Fred Waring Amos 'N Andy Lanny Ross Arthur Godfrey al Pearce Strictly Cities Death Valley Hollywood Sic Fea Tinta Johnny RCA NBS T. R. Ybarra Don Ameche Chas R. Hock CBS Flannagan Arch MeDor Bankhage Ina Hutton Ted Weems Lunceford

Local residents and visitors depart with updates on travels

Mrs. John Winter and Roberta Winter return to Leland Mississippi after visits with Mrs. Winters sisters Miss Powers. Mrs. Percy Randolph goes home from Harrisonburg. Miss Crown visits Columbia and New York City. Capt Wray and Mrs Wray visit Staunton relatives. Enders family weekend guests include John Enders Jr and Gus Noland from Richmond. Deserable family at Asbury Park. Parker guest Mary Ann Packer from Croon. J T L Jones travels to Charlottesville. Granville Carlisle returns from Waynesboro to his home. Howard O Fall on visits Miss Mary O Fallon. Garland Williams in Atlantic City. Moore and Huyette sisters return from Radford. Elizabeth Senseny returns to Washington.

John Enders Viola Enders John Enders, Jr Gus Noland Richmond

State Observes Huey Long Birthday With Law Decree

Louisiana marked Huey P. Longs birthday with a holiday while courts indicted six heirs who ran his political empire after 1935. Former Governor Richard W. Leche led the indictments on bribery and confidence games as Earl K. Longs defeat ended the regime earlier this year.

Baton Rouge Louisiana Huey P. Long Richard W. Leche New Orleans Grand Jury Long State House Sam Jones Huey Earl K. Long

Vets of Foreign Wars Advocate Training Plan

In Los Angeles on August 30 the VFW urged peacetime military training and a universal draft for wartime. The resolutions call for liberalized authorizations and larger defense appropriations to deter aggression in the western hemisphere and support mechanized fighting forces.

Los Angeles Wu Sories Cailiteeytra

Proposals for tax policy during wartime debate

A fragment notes calls to remove profits from war financing and argues for gradual personal and corporate income taxes to balance the wartime burden. The text reflects strategic taxation positions amid war preparation discussions.

Berryville Court Session Records Brief

Clarke county trial list shows L N Vourse fined 10 dollars and 8.25 costs for reckless driving. Paul Cramer fined 5 dollars and 4 dollars costs for disorderly conduct. Lonnie Levi taxed 4.25 dollars in costs for drunkenness. Jim Dunk faces breach of the peace charges.

Loring Kackley Clarke

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S of Oats Capon River Carl T Mike” Garber Buchannon George T. Garber Greenwall Ave Guy Flynn Memorial Hospital Charlotte Smith Brooks’ Pharmacy Olga Stoker Coal W. B. Snider & Son N. Cameron St Sunshine Cleaners Sunshine Celesse Nelsons Brady Largent Janet Ellen Largent W. G. Massie Marvin William Carter Clarke County Selfridge Field U. S. Army Air Corps Virginia Mosley George Ann Mosley George Mosley Buddy Locke Virginia Beach Judge Philip Williams Myrtle Beach S. C Shirley Carter Ann Dunbar Williams George Williams Jack Wilkins Mrs. Wilkins Slyvia Hyman Huntsberry Esther Butsler Ruth Trimble George V. Klimes Miss Ann Klimes Garland Williams Atlantic City, N. J Ellsworth Boxwell Pittsburgh, Pa Social News Ida Levi Finnell Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary Foundation Book of Education Pifer , Ompary, Inc Helen Follett Phraie Vanishing Cream Foundation Cosmetic Foundation Cosmetics Mrs Louise Kerfoot Arlington, Va E. L. Tessier Ey McGarth E. Co Ollywood Reed Station Underwood Valley Pride United Food Stores John Winter Roberta Mrs. Winter Misses Powers Leland Percy Randolph William Paxton B. Crown Percy Crown Columbia, S. C Mrs. Crown Frank Wray Mrs. Wray Charles Gilkerson Staunton, Va Cecil Marlowe Billy and Levi Alexandria Eugene Deserable Asbury Park, N. J Annie Laurie Parker Mary Ann Packer Croon, Md J. T. L. Jones Charlottesville, Va Frank Huyette Howard O’fallon St. Louis Mary O’fallon Annie Striblign South Church Street Mrs. Garland Williams Stella D. Moore Louise Huyette Radford, Va Radford Collge Elizabeth Senseny Beau Colonial Beauty Shoppe E. Piccadilly Selby Arch-Preserver Shoes Selby Lovett Brothers N. Loudoun St Team Spirit The Commercial & Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Zenith General Electric Miles Music CO W. Boscawen St Winchester’s Sanitary Food Store N. Braddock ST Barbara Bell Bridge Club Servce Winchester Evening Star Station O N. Y
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