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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1937

Page

8

Mitchell sues Edison for 5000 over a violent handshake

Leon A. Mitchell sues the Edison Company for 5000 claiming Charles Kelly, an employee, grabbed his hand so hard that the third phalanx of the first finger broke on November 17, 1935. The suit seeks damages for the injury and ensuing harm.

Chciago Leon A. Mitchell Wealth Edison Company Charles Kelly

Evening Meetings Announced in Kernstown Area

At 7 30 p m the Onward and Upward class of Kernstown Church meets with Mrs Clarence Williams. At 8 p m the Francis Asbury Union of the Winchester district Southern Methodist Church convenes at Rest Church. Also at 8 p m the Modern Woodmen of America hold a semi monthly meeting at the hall.

Kernstown The Francis Asbury Union Winchester Southern Methodist Church Congregational Christian Church Simeon Judah Amos Benjamin Mary Joseph Santa Claus First Baptist Church Woman’'s Missio Society of the Baptist Church Lake Circle Ada Kern

New Magazine Features Mrs Gray Beverley Writer On Stands

Mrs Gray Beverley of this city and Berryville contributes social notes to Down Country a new magazine published in Charlottesville Virginia by James L Lucas The first issue includes fiction historical articles social letters and over fifty pictures from the region On stands in this period the glossy publication focuses on horses hounds hunting and local society events

Down Country J. Gray Beverley Berryville Charlottesville James L. Lucas

Modern Etiquette Q&A Provides Propriety Guidance

Roberta Lee answers common etiquette questions about sending thank you notes, introducing people, and serving beverages. The tone urges propriety and offers concise phrases for introductions and alternative drinks to coffee.

Martin Walker

Mrs. Fred Sturm Hosts Bridge Party At New Home

Mrs. Fred Sturm will entertain friends at her Greystone Terrace residence with bridge tables and a light supper. Invitations to a holiday season dance are issued to the younger set by Miss Dorothy Anne Robinson and Delmar Robinson Jr. from South Stewart and West Leicester streets.

American Association of University Women George Snarr South Stewart Street Caroline Hickerson Quarles Winchester Public Schools Miss Shields Evy Shields Randolph Shields Winchester Girl's School Pittsburgh Sophie Baker West Cork Street Shanghai China Japan Mrs. McCallum Ian Crawford McCallum North Washington Street Fred Sturm Greystone Terrace Dorothy Anne Robinson Arthur Robinson Delmar Robinson, Jr Delmar Robinson West Leicester Street Dorothy Ewing Mary Scully Sweetbriar College Lynchburg John 8S. Scully, Jr

Navy Yard Fire Traced to 2200-Volt Short Circuit

A 2200-volt short circuit in the central power plant at the navy yard in Washington caused a fire that damaged a pile operated compensator and knocked some power machinery out of service. Estimated damage was under $500.

Washington Navy Yard

Brooks' Pharmacy Gift Headquarters Ad

Gift Headquarters promotes complete assortment on display while urging shoppers to shop with Brooks' Pharmacy The Rexall Store for savings and penny purchases at 766.

Brooks’ Pharmacy Rexall

Courthouse Offices Reconditioned as Modernization Spreads

Workmen this week recondition the office of Trial Justice A. J. Tavenner in the courthouse. The room was formerly used by Commissioner of Revenue Lee Whitacre. Walls are being scraped and repainted. Most courthouse offices have been updated recently, including the sheriff and county agent offices.

A. J. Tavenner Commissioner of Revenue Lee Whitacre

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