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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1940

Page

8

Social And Personal Highlights At Washington Hotel Tea

Private dining rooms hosted a Monday afternoon tea celebrating the twentieth anniversary of the Girls' Athletic Association. Guests included Mrs. A. B. Solenberger Mrs B. Bond Mrs J. H. Roe Mrs R. Quarles and Miss Mar Daugherty. Out of town guests and charter members attended as plans revived friendships.

George Washington Hotel Girls’ Athletics Association Jack Widmeyer A. B. Solenberger B. Bond J. H. Roe Washington D. C Grace Lauck Leonard W.leech Toledo Mary Wisecarver Baltimore James A. Trump Martinsburg W. Va Michael DeCarlo New York Andrew Kater Chatham N. J Edna Bush Winston- Salem N. C Ruth Berlim Bruce Gorham Berryville

Rotary Luncheon At George Washington Hotel

Calendar lists 1:00 p m Rotary Club luncheon at George Washington Hotel. 3:00 p m Sunshine Club event at 307 South Loudoun Street hosted by Mrs John Iv Sloat. 8:00 p m Woman's Auxiliary Grace Lutheran Church annual meeting hosted by Mrs Grover Rose with officer elections. 12:45 p m Woman's Civic League annual luncheon at George Washington Hotel. 8:00 p m W O W regular meeting at Odd Fellows Hall.

Rotary Club George Washington Hotel Sunshine Club Braddock Street John Iv Sloat South Loudoun Street Woman's Civic League Odd Fellows Hall

Stecks Celebrate 40th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs J M Steck observe their fortieth anniversary with a reception from 5 to 7 this evening at their Fairmont avenue home. Mrs Steck formerly Miss Mary Cover. Their wedding occurred at Angerona on West Piccadilly street.

Mrs. J. M. Steck Fairmont Avenue John Michael Steck Steck Mary Cover Mr. Steck Angerona West Piccadilly Street

Macedonia Ladies' Aid Society Meets Tomorrow

The regular monthly gathering of the Macedonia Ladies' Aid Society is set for tomorrow at 2 o'clock in the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Daugherty on South Braddock street. Mrs. Loring Wright will lead, and all members are requested to attend.

MacCallums Jan C. MacCathin South Stewart Street Winchester Frederick Clarke Counties Macedonia Ladies’ Aid Society R. O. Daugherty South Braddock Street Loring Wright Market Street Methodist Church

Frederick Circuit Ladies' Aid Meets Friday Night

Frederick Circuit Ladies' Aid Society plans a 7 45 PM meeting at the parsonage on Whitlock avenue with devotionals by Mrs J W Newcome and Alfred Snapp of Relief Episcopal Church to speak. Tonight Episcopal choir rehearsal at 730 PM urged for all members.

Frederick Circuit Ladies’ Aid Frederick Circuit Ladies’ Aid Society Whitlock Avenue J. W. Newcome Alfred Snapp Relief Episcopal Choir Episcopal R. E. Grifith

Annual Meeting To Be Held At Mrs Rose’s Home

The Women’s Auxiliary of Grace Lutheran Church will meet at Mrs Grover Rose’s home Thursday evening with officers to be elected. Full attendance is requested. Timberlake’s New Year Dinner party honors Lydia Whitmore and Fred Morgan as a wedding couple to be wed January 19 in town.

Egular Modern Woodman of America Odd Fellows Hall Counsul J. C. Cammer G. L. Snapp O. L. Tevalt W.W. Hawkins J. W. Cammer R. Whitacre F. Wyers Charles A. Lake J. Goode R.A. Shafer A. H. Rowe T. D. Halterman B. Newcome Grace Lutheran Church Grover Rose Timberlake Lydia Whitmore Fred Morgan Tokus Inn Kate Hayden Washington David M. Timberlake Weston W. Va

Miss Jane Porter Post Wed to Lawrence Shives in Martinsburg

Miss Jane Porter Post daughter of Dr and Mrs H G Tonkin of Martinsburg W V married Lawrence Shives son of Mr and Mrs W S Shives of Martinsburg on Feb 1 1939 after a reception at the Tonkin home. The bride is a Martinsburg High School graduate and attended Farmville State Teachers College. The couple will reside at Cohen Apartments North Queen Street after January 15.

Jane Porter Post Lawrence Shives Uel H. G. Tonkin Martinsburg W. Va Sally Morgan Hodges Post Tonkin Martinsburg High School Farmville State Teachers College Farmville Shives W. 8. Shives Raleigh Street Connellsville Cohen Apartments North Queen Street

Tipsy celebrator flees in scout car, wrecks vehicle

In Carlsbad New Mexico a drunken reveler left a cafe, jumped into a police scout car and sped off. Officers failed to stop him and he crashed the car three blocks away, ending a short-lived escape.

Carlsbad N. M

Modern Etiquette Q and A from Roberta Lee

A newspaper Q and A column on manners raises points about discussing others faults and self awareness. It includes Shakespearean reference and etiquette guidance for introducing staff and smoking in public places.

Roberta Lee

Man Fined for Speeding After Wife Warned

Des Moines Iowa. E R Michel marked up a credit point for back seat driving his wife warned him he was doing a foolish thing when he sped up to pass another car. The municipal court judge fined him $15 for speeding.

Des Moines E. R Michel

Seattle Inspector Vanishes After Boarding Greek Steamer Chloe

Roy M. Porter 62 an immigration inspector and IN S Chinese division chairman disappeared after visiting Everett Washington to check the Greek steamer Chloe. He drove away from the dock and then vanished, leaving authorities puzzled about his whereabouts.

Seattle The Immigration and Naturalization Service Roy M. Porter Everette Wash Chloe

Treasury Debits and Debts Update

Treasury status shows receipts 8 412 962 06 expenditures 39 740 407 19 net balance 2 476 160 943 36 gross debt 41 942 456 008 42. Increase above previous day 7 333 182 90. Data dated December 29.

Washington The Treasury

Personal Health Vital To Humanity

Dr. I. C. Riggin urges personal health responsibility alongside public health. He says water milk and sanitation help but cannot replace individual habits and periodic health exams by a physician. Public health, family doctors, and personal cooperation form three essential factors for lasting wellness.

Quotations Va Livestock Market N Kent St Prices

Tuesday market round shows steers 7.00 to 8.75, heifers 6.00 to 7.75, fat cows 3.75 to 6.25, bulls 6.25 to 7.50, veal calves up to 12.50, fresh cows 45 to 75, lambs 5.00 to 10.15, hogs 6.05 to 6.25 per cwt, pigs 1.25 to 2.75 per head, fat sows 4.25 to 5.00 per cwt.

Indictments Expected as Roanoke Court Opens

United States district court in Roanoke opened with Judge John Paul presiding. Motions and docket calls preceded the session. Over 100 indictment bills were prepared for the grand jury, mainly involving liquor-law violations.

Roanoke United States District Court John Paul Harrison Burg matt#ter

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