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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1939

Page

8

Calendar of Tuesday and Wednesday Evening Meetings

A list of club and church gatherings scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Circle No 1 at Braddock Street Church and Reformed Church mettings with hostesses on Piccadilly and Middle Road. Y A at Baptist Church. Independent Hose Co Ladies Auxiliary at Court House. Winchester Rebekah Association at Odd Fellows Home. Kiwanis luncheon at George Washington Hotel. Junior Century Club at Mrs Glaize’s Stonewall Avenue home.

Braddock Street Clarence Creswell E. Piccadilly Street Circle No. 1 Reformed Church Wyatt Richard Middle Road Baptist Church Albert Miller East Cork Street Ladies’ Auxiliary Independent Hose Co Stephens City Court House Winchester Rebekah Association Odd Fellows Home Kiwanis Club George Washington Hotel Junior Century Club F. L. Glaize, Jr Stonewall Avenue

Ada Gibson to Wed Dr Daniel at St James Church Leesburg

Miss Ada Perry Gibson of Leesburg will marry Dr W F E Daniel on December 30 at St James Church in Leesburg at 8 PM with a reception following at the Thomas Balch Library. Friends are invited to attend both ceremony and reception despite no town invitations.

Ada Perry Gibson Leesburg W. FE. Daniel St. James Church Thomas Balch George Winthrop Sands Betty Gibson Nancy Rogers Richard Chilson New York Lucy Prescott Boston Haines Clement Durham N. Cc John A. Gibson, Jr Richard Perse Donald Daniel Richmond

Winchester Young Set Invited to Virginia Baker Wedding Party

Invitations go out for a Friday afternoon informal party from 5 30 to 7 00 in honor of Miss Virginia Baker who will wed Dr John Heck of Baltimore Md on Saturday December 16 at 8 o'clock in Christ Episcopal church The Rev Robert B Nelson rector will perform the ceremony A reception for bridal party and out of town relatives follows in the Church House Edna Snapp of Frederick County Relief section admitted to Memorial Hospital with severe nose hemorrhage in stable condition for observation for several days

Winchester Virginia Baker John Heck Baltimore Christ Episcopal Church Robert B. Nelson Church House Edna Snapp Frederick County Memorial Hospital

Miss Hathaway Fant to Marry Mr Felix DiPrisco

Mrs. Hugh Stipe of Clearbrook Virginia announces the engagement of her daughter Miss Hathaway Fant to Felix DiPrisco of Stamford Connecticut. Miss Fant is a Handley High School, Stamford Hospital nurse and supervisor at Stamford Hospital. DiPrisco is a technical advisor at Japan Products a Du Pont unit. The wedding is planned for March.

Hugh Stipe Clearbrook Hathaway Fant Felix DiPrisco Stamford Conn Miss Fant Handley High School Stamford Hospital di Prisco Japan Products du Pont, Inc

Washington Wedding Links Alabama and Virginia Families

Mrs. Reid Lawson of Alabama and Washington wed Gray Walton Hume of Leesburg Virginia in a Washington ceremony on December 9 at 4 pm. The couple's reception followed at 2901 Connecticut Avenue with relatives present. They plan to live in Leesburg after a wedding trip.

Reid Lawson Washington Gra Walton Hume Alabama Virginia Washington, D. C Gray Walton Hume Leesburg Edgar & Kennedy Connecticut Avenue G. Peyton Craighill St. James Episcopal Church Jones Lawson Augustine Moore Chelsea King William County Peter Jones Petersburg Hume Scotland England Order of the Knights of the Garter Clay B. Carr, Jr Boyce, Va

Modern Etiquette Q and A Highlights Local Notices

A reader asks about secretary conduct and travel lodging. The answer urges discretion, warning never to discuss employer affairs. The text also advises prebooking hotel stays to avoid disappointment and securing prompt replies. The remainder lists residents visiting, traveling, or staying in Winchester and nearby towns, with multiple names and destinations across Virginia, Maryland, and Washington.

Young Women's Bible Class Meets at Saviour Church

The Young Women's Bible Class of the Lutheran Church of Our Saviour holds its regular monthly meeting in the church social room. The business session starts at 7 pm followed by a class party at 8 pm with Blue Bird sisters revealing themselves.

Saviour Church Lutheran Church of Our Saviour Blue Bird Sisters Marshall Stine Grace Carpenter O. C. Cassell Geneva Long Lawrence Hollis Clara Jackson Alvin Shade Nellie Maxfield Yi Carper Catherine E

Leesburg Assembly Invitations Evening Dance Dec 26

Northern Virginia plans fill the auditorium of Leesburg High School from 10 until 2 on Tuesday December 26 for the annual Leesburg Assembly. Patronesses include Mrs. B B White Miss Alice Davis and several others.

Northern Virginia Leesburg Northern Virginia B. B. White Alice Davis Westmoreland Davis Thomas Dudley Thomas M. Fendall Charles F. Harrison William Metzger Edwin G. Rust William F. Rust Warner Rnider J. Armistead Welbourn Harrison Williams

Berryville Social News Highlights Local Visits

Miss Lucy Pulliam and her niece Mrs. Howard of Alexandria visited Berryville. Mrs. William Blythe drove from Fredericksburg to retrieve her children Suzanne and Warde Jr. after a week with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Levi. Helen Levi left for Richmond with Miss Sallie Ellmore after a vacation in Berryville.

Berryville, VA Lucy Pulliam Howard Alexandria Berryville William Blythe Fredericksburg Suzanne Warde, Jr Chas. Levi Helen Levi Richmond Division of Motor Vehicles Department Sallie Ellmore Lawrenceville

Family notices from Raleigh and Wake Forest college students

Miss Annie Laurie Parker of Meredith College Raleigh and Mr. Lloyd Parker a Wake Forest College student have been called home due to their father Dr L A Parker's illness at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Parker brothers from Woodlawn also summoned here. The piece notes guests from Fredericksburg Staunton and Hagerstown visiting local residents over the weekend.

Annie Laurie Parker Meredith College Raleigh N. C Lloyd Parker Wake Forest College Wake Forest L. A. Parker Winchester Memorial Hospital Parker Woodlawn

Millwood Social Notes Highlights Local Gatherings

Millwood Virginia reports social activities throughout December. Col and Mrs Merchant and guests dine with Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Richardson. Blue Ridge Hunt Club met at Red Gate. Edward Jenkins hosted a breakfast after the meet. Notables attended luncheons and dinners in Clarke and nearby homes.

Millwood Ralph Richardson Col Merchant Ewart Johnston Ned Lewis Blue Ridge Hunt Club Red Gate Edward Jenkins Eld George Greenhalgh Springsbury William Barrett Blue Ridge Upperville Clarke Theodore Cox Jane Cary Randolph Eloise R. Page Polly Winslow Mr. Pifer

Apartment for Rent at 406 N Loudoun

Classified ads list a rental for a modern brick house in a good location near Pine Motor Co and provide a contact phone number 562 with dates marked 4 6 tf and 11 21 tf.

Loudoun Street Loudoun Pine Motor Co Hable’s Real Estate

Store sales rise in Fifth District in November

Fifty seven department stores in the Fifth Federal Reserve District sold 11 percent more merchandise in November 1939 than November 1938. In the first 11 months of 1939 sales were 5 percent ahead of the prior year. Charleston South Carolina posted the largest November gain at 21.6 percent, with Charleston West Virginia next at 18.5 percent. Nationwide, U S department stores ran 6 percent higher in November 1939 than 1938.

Richmond Federal Reserve District Charleston 8. C Carolinas Virginia West Virginia Maryland District of Columbia W. Va United States San Francisco

County Treasurer C L Kelly to Close Early to Balance Cash

Nebraska City tax receipts flood in with about 200 daily. The County Treasurer's office will close an hour early to allow staff to balance books and issue receipts before quitting time.

Nebraska City

Square Dance at Valley View Service Station

Square dance event at Valley View Service Station in Kerns Town on Wednesday December 18. Admission 35 cents per couple with a prize awarded.

Valley View Kernstown

In Memory of Turner G Fries

In memory of Turner G Fries two years since his passing. A devoted father and husband, his memory remains bright for those he touched. Mrs Turner G Fries and Family.

Turner G. Fries Fargily

Shipping crossword clues and wordplay puzzle

A list of crossword style clues across and down for a themed word puzzle. Entries include definitions for items like a parvenu and a wreath, with several nautical and architectural hints.

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Kenneth Robinsons Miss Baker Brooks’ Pharmacy Northmont Cious Cosmetic Shearer Sheerest de Maric Fay Margaret L. Hodgson Miss Hathaway Fant Mr. Felix DiPrisco Margaret Ferrell Hawse Margaret Louise Ferrell Thomas J. Hawse Homer Welch O. Ferrell Vaucluse John T. Hawse Near Refuge Admiral Nicholson Naval Hospital Reginald F. Nicholson United States Navy Jefferson Place Northwest Edward A. Durell Philip B. Peyton War College Hawaii United States War College Southern Inn Robert T. Armstrong Tennessee The Presbyterian Church Underwood Loudoun St Clara Colbert Sara Halterman Nannie Chauderis Elsie Louderback Shenandoah Sybil Topping Order of the Eastern Star Sam D. Preston Virginia State Horticulture Society Roanoke Mrs. Ryland Conner Helen’ Pressely Washington Inn Elkridge John Robinson B. A. Rowland Frederick, Md Lavina A. Miller Russell Campbell Russell Campbell, Jr Russell and Dixie Lee Newville William Harris Byron Harrison Miller Elmer and Harrison, Jr Elmer Tusing Near Nain Mary Louise Steele J. G. Over Philadelphia Miss Steele Oil Company Nancy Gray Larrick Baltimore, Md Mrs. Gillette Boyce Richard Byrd Culver Military Academy Culver Ind Peter Yates Brinton Williamsburg May Bywaters Mrs George Bywaters Stewart Bell, Jr University of Virginia At Charlottesville North Cameron Street Joe Rowe Dorothy Rutherford Lois Walker George Klimes New York City Amherst Street Stewart Forney Gray Avenue Jack Forney Edgar Seal Sunnyside Florida Alecia Beauty Salon Haldeman's Woman's Christian Temperance Union Handley Library Braddock Street Circle Braddock Street Methodist Church Mary Lou Steele Mary Ada Steele South Braddock Street Glaize Fred L. Glaize, Jr Caroline Carson Robert M. Hutchins University of Chicago University Capon Bridge Capon Bridge High School James F. Stone Jack Rudolph Roberts Oates Betty Rosenberger Russell Nesmith Audrey Lee Williamson Eva Combs Bryce Smith Herman Hott Mary Alice Hockman Madalyn Combs Wanda Belford Wilda Poland Brevitt Hook Billy Shaffenaker Clara Iman Mildred Fowler Social News J. T. L. Jones Charlottesville, Va Frank Huyette Louie Lickey Henry Lickey Church Street Florence Broaddus Luther Broaddus Webster Grove, Mo Archibald Cummins Caryswood Peter Williams Pittsburgh, Pa Carter Yancy Charles Levi George H. Levi Staun~ton, Va Douglas Hardesty Hagerstown, Md Mr. Hardesty William Hardesty Millwood Social Notes Edward G. Butler Horace van Devender Mt. Vernon William Taft Horace Towner George Harriman Woman's Republican Committee Henry Haus Justice Haus Connant Georgetown Garden Club Maxwell Strovenstall Westbury Long Island Jane Brooks Gwynne Harrison Agnes Mitchell Smith Read Henry P. Mitchell Hugh Powell Roland Mitchell William Clagett A. A. Baldwin Walter Roesler South Carolina Benjamin Harrison Lake Forest Harry Frost Middleburg Rostel In Front Royal Burwell Jacobs Eloise Randolph Master Pinkney Weatherall Mary Dougherty Graham Dougherty Woodley Roland G. Mitchell Eloise Randolph Page Cornelius Rathborne Mont W. Clifford M. B. Swimley Swimley Red Wing Care Star North Ave Joe N. T. Bondurant Relief Benjamin Massie M. M. Lynch Icc Rights Highland Avenue Stonecroft Gardens Millwood Ave C. W. Duncan Walter Hoover Apple Pie Ridge Road S. Loudoun Crosley and Emerson Willis’ Bicycle and Radio Shop Evans Betty Shop Water St Federal District the Commercial & Savings Bank Dependable Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corp West Boscawen St Daily Cross King Features Syndicate, Inc Christ Kitty Foyle Dickens Cameo Pffer Company, Inc Huntsberry
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