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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1940

Page

8

Calendar of Friday Meetings Across Town

Friday events include a Chanters gathering at Miss Mildred Jones home on North Loudoun St at 7 30 p m a Junior Board of Trade meeting at George Washington Hotel at 2 45 p m refreshments provided and a W O W regular meeting at Odd Fellows Hall at 8 p m Also three adult Market Street Church Sunday School classes at 8 p m the Frederick Circuit Ladies Aid meeting at parsonage Whitlock Ave and the Philathea Class at 448 West Leicester St at 8 p m

Chanters Mildred Jones Loudoun Street Junior Board of Trade George Washington Hotel Market Street Church Frederick Circuit Ladies’ Aid Whitlock Avenue

Re elects Mrs Widmeyer President of Girls Athletic Assn

Mrs Jack Widmeyer was re elected president of the Girls Athletic Association at semi annual elections. Other officers chosen were Mrs Paul Tomney vice president Miss Lucille Sencindiver secretary and Miss Doris Cunningham treasurer in a quiet ceremony at Sacred Heart church.

R.A. A Widmeyer Jack Widmeyer Girls’ Athletic Association Paul Tomney Lucille Sencindiver Doris Cunningham

Miss Elsie McDonald Celebrates 22nd Birthday Event

Miss Elsie McDonald was entertained at 943 Berryville Avenue on Saturday December 30 for her 22nd birthday. Guests included Juanita Anderson Linda Sawyer Evelyn Garber Hilda Nelson Courtney Fayver Elsie Triplett Andrew Cain James Anderson Floyd Wine Leonard Newcome Lewis Foltz Junior Anderson. Fort Loudoun chapter D A R will meet January 10 at 3 PM with hostesses Mrs Grover C Cooper and Mrs Harry R Green and others. Garland R Quarles will speak and Miss Anna Kiracofe will read.

Elsie McDonald Berryville Avenue A. L. Richards Juanita Anderson Linda Sawyer Evelyn Garber Hilda Nelson Courtney Fayver Elsie Triplett Andrew Cain James Anderson Floyd Wine Leonard Newcome Lewis Foltz Junior Anderson Fort Loudoun Daughters of the American Revolution Grover C. Cooper North Cameron Street Cooper Harry R. Green D. W. Ritenour M. K. Shirkey J. W. Sibert Garland R. Quarles Winchester Public Schools Anna Kiracofe

Legion Auxiliary Meeting At Miss Beverley's Home

The January American Legion Auxiliary meeting will be held Monday at 7 30 PM at Miss Frances Beverley’s home on South Stewart Street. Members should attend and bring discarded silk underwear and stockings to be sent to the Veterans Facility at Kecoughton for O T workshop rug and bag making. Bible classes join for worship at Braddock Street Methodist Church led by Mrs Lynwood Hammond with teachers Mrs J S Bly and Mrs John W Rosenberger. Denny group memos urge January contest.

Margaret Collins Denny Comrade Bible Braddock Street Methodist Church Lynwood Hammond J. S. Bly John W. Rosenberger Denny Group

Birth of Daughter to Mr and Mrs Hughes at Pottsville Hospital

Mr and Mrs Leeroy C Hughes greet a daughter born Dec 23 at Pottsville Hospital Pottsville PA Former Ruth Farr of Washington DC Mrs Hughes was Miss Ruth Farr and Mr Hughes managed PF W Woolworth Tamaqua PA He was previously in Winchester Philathea Class to Meet Tonight at First Baptist church hostess Mrs D Preston 448 West Leicester Street members urged to bring holiday plates.

First Baptist Church 5S. D. Preston West Leicester Street D. Preston

Willa B E Dorsey Weds J Raymond Shirley in Martinsburg

The wedding of Miss Willa B E Dorsey to Mr J Raymond Shirley was held Dec 30 at the Second U B Church in Martinsburg W Va The bride attended Handley and worked for Winchester Wholesale Grocery Co The couple will reside in Inwood W Va where Shirley is a stock dealer

Hazel K. Athey Ramon L. Rossman Roy P. Funkhouser West Lincoln Avenue Gettysburg D. Perry Bucke Methodist Church Rossman Margaret Jane Athey Nancy O. Rossman Mr. Funkhouser Martin McSherry Funkhouser Mrs. Rossman Winchester Mr. Rossmary Colonial Brick Company Inwood W. Va

Local Residents Depart and Visit Regulars and Relatives

Mrs R B Eaton and son Richard Jr depart for Verona New Jersey after visiting Rev and Mrs E T Clark of West Piccadilly street. Miss Douglas Oliver of Richmond visits. Mr and Mrs L H Pence return from Edinburg Virginia with Mrs Anna Free and daughters. Mr and Mrs J G Over go to Harrisburg Pennsylvania for Mr Over’s operation. George Radford and son Blair return home from visits in Hammond and Crawfordsville Indiana. Brownie Samsell of Stephens City improves at Winchester Memorial Hospital after December fall. plans for home transfer after a week or more.

Sacred Heart Tholic Anna Katherine Pugitt Melvin Allen Er R. E. Hannon Pred Pugett East Cork Street Handley High School Cxmge Chesapeake and Penc Telephone Company Lineburg Joseph Lineburg Jey High School Yelloow Cab Taxi Company Winchester R. B. Eaton Richard, Jr Verona N. J E.T. Clark West Piccadilly Street Douglas Oliver Richmond Clark L. H. Pence Edinburg Anna Free Cumberland George Radford Blair Pennsylvania Avenue Hammond Crawfordsville Ind Brownie Samsell Stephens City Winchester Memorial Hospital

Modern Etiquette by Roberta Lee Q&A

Expert bridge players should seek games with experts to avoid irritation from poor play. Engagement rings accompany wedding rings as a guard for protection. Tipping in a tea room is not required when the owner serves you personally.

Heyself

Social Notes From New York and Nearby Towns

Miss Mary Bennet of New York City visits her aunt Miss Elizabeth Parshall. Mrs Will Hardesty retires from Waynesboro Pennsylvania after ten days with her son in law and daughter Rev and Mrs Robert Thomas. Mr Jack Stribling returns to Annapolis after visiting his aunt Miss Ann Stribling on South Church Street. Mr Maury P Richmond leaves for Concord North Carolina after visiting friends in Berryville. Mr and Mrs C P Newcome host Newcomes sister Mrs Charles Harrington of Washington.

Florence Lockhart Ofarles Town W. Va Ellen Lockhart Wil C. Owens Berryville Lockhart Charles Town High School Office of Wards and Licence Arles Town Owens W. Claude Ow Owens Cleaning and Ing Nogete Wed Mary Bennet New York City Elizabeth Parshall Will Hardesty Waynesboro Robert Thomas Jack Stribling Annapolis Miss Ann Stribling South Church Street Maury P. Richmond Concord N. C C.P. Newcome Mr. Newcome Charles Harrington Washington

Rites Conducted At Mr. Williams For C. M. Snapp

Funeral services for Camillus M. Snapp 86 longtime Mt Williams resident were held at St John s Lutheran Church with Pastor Edwin Smith officiating. Snapp died Monday after a week s illness at his home known as Uncle Millie. Interment was in the local burial grounds amid floral tributes from relatives and friends.

MT. Williams Camillus M. Snapp St. John’s Lutheran Church Snapp Edwin Smith

Origin of grenades from French word for pomegranate

The origin word grenades traces to the French term for pomegranate. It reflects the fruit’s shape and the early explosive device’s resemblance to the pomegranate’s form.

Beer theft leads to recovered truck in San Diego

Policeman J McGuire and Karl D Sprague accepted six cases of beer from a truck driver who said the beer and truck were stolen. Chief J T Peterson confirmed the beer and truck were recovered and returned.

San Diego Calif Karl D. Sprague Peres J. T. Peterson

Romance Cools Chicago Divorces Unruly Husband

In a divorce hearing Mrs Ruby Gladwig claimed husband Irvin ordered her to perform a late night task when he returned home during the early hours. The court granted her the divorce.

Chicago rMs Ruby -Gladwig Irvin

Real Reason For Facial Flushing

Philip E. Morris faced a red face not from cold air but from being caught ice fishing with seven others on Lake Nubanuska by Game Warden John W. Martin. Morris paid fines totaling 85 dollars and is the boss of the New Hampshire Fish and Game Commission.

Manchester N. H Philip E. Morris Lake Nubanusi John W. Martin Morris Martin New Hampshire Fish and Game Commission

Theft charges set for Massey and Golightly

George Massey and Clayton Golightly face trial before Trial Justice A. J. Taverner tomorrow at 10 for allegedly stealing two stoves from Robert Kremer. The items were valued at $10 or more.

George Massey Clayton Golightly Robert Kremer A. J. Taverner

Treasury Status January 3 Receipts and Debt Totals

Treasury report lists receipts 5.6 million dollars expenditures 19.7 million with net balance 2.47 billion and gross debt 41.97 billion. Increase over previous day 18.6 million.

Washington the Treasury

Beginner's medallion pattern for easy stitching project

Alice Brooks presents a simple medallion pattern in Household Arts offering beginner friendly instructions. The pattern 6611 includes directions, illustrations, required materials, and a photo of completed medallions. Send ten cents to Winchester Evening Star Household Arts Dept for the pattern.

Winchester Evening Star Household Arts Dept W. 14Th Street New York N. Y

Births and visits mark Berryville social scene

Berryville Virginia reports recent visitors including Ed Miller and Gallagher families and Emma McAtee from Washington. Dr Blanton Allen welcomes a newborn son at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Mrs John Enders and Miss Viola Fuders hosted guests Adaiabten and son in law, Gus Nowlan of Richie. Mrs Holmes Carlisle hosts Ed Kercheval of Philadelphia. William Harper Dean and sons Wesley and John returned to Washington after visiting G Kenneth Levi at White Haven.

Berryville, Va Dick McAtee Ed Miller Gallagher Emma McAtee Washington Kenneth McAtee University of Maryland John Enders, Sr Viola Fuders Adaiabten Ter Gus Nowlan Richie Wiliam Harper Dean and Sons Mr. Wesley and John Dean G. Kenneth Levi White Haven

Alecia Beauty Salon Ad Promotes Regular Visits in 1940

Charm themed appeal urges readers to visit Alecia Beauty Salon regularly during the year two with a call to action to phone 212 for reservations. The brief ad highlights ongoing beauty services and a welcoming invitation for new and returning clients.

Alecia

Boxer's Brain Clot Removed in Fight Prep

Pittsburgh January 5 A surgeon removed a blood clot from Jim Lindsay brain to save the young middleweight boxer who suffered a cerebral contusion while training with Light Heavyweight Champion Billy Conn. Lindsay 60 hours semi conscious then worsened prompting a two hour operation. Lindsay known as the Fighting Marine was preparing for a New York bout with Henry Cooper when struck on the temple. His wife Virginia Lindsay reportedly unaware of his condition until a telegram from New York.

Pittsburgh Jim Lindsay Billy Conn Floyd H. Bragdon Lindsay Bragdon Conn New York Henry Cooper Brooklyn

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Odd Fellows Hall Melvin Allen Lineburg R. L. Rossman Mary Ellen Lockhart William Owen, Jr Ts Templar Winchester Commandery Knights Templar George Washimgton Hotel Grand Commandery of Virginia Messrs Douglas Wilbur E. Hewitt Roy A. Larrick P. M. Shire Were Cahill Brad Beverley Hunter Bruce Nelson Russel DeKalb Stewart O Ralph Ami William Shafer Charles Hars Robert Harper Stewart Bell Ap Stueen University of Nia Charlottesville vVa Ss’ Pharmacy Rexall Huntsberry Settleton Edgertons & Friendlys Nelson Edgar Nelson Ladies Aid Society Congregational Christian Church J. Raymond Shirley J. G. Over Harrisburg, Pa Over Harrisburg Hospital Roberta Lee Mr. Williams C. M. Snapp the Commercial & Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corp Alice Brooks Rose Mousehold Arts. Inc Social News Holmes Carlisle Ed Kercheval Philadelphia West Main Street Underwood’s Bakery N. Loudoun St Alecia Beauty Salon United Food Stores Haldeman C. B. Smalts & Son, Florists Pocahontas Red Ash Snider & Son Shady Rest Gore THE Osborn Bros WFMD Water St Front Royal Rd Eeen Noe Sunshine Cleaners East Piccadilly Good AS the Bes Colonial Kitchen E. Piccadilly St Pifer Printing CO Loudoun St Barbara Bell Princess Barbara Bell Pattern Service Evening Star
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