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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1939

Page

9

Millwood Social Notes Detail Local Travel and Visits

Mrs. Townsend Burwell drove to Washington on Wednesday and returned to Athelone that night. Miss Jane Cary Randolph plans a weekend in Annapolis then New York with Miss Mariam Scott. Mrs. George Greenhalgh entertained Helen Hubbard and June McNicols at Springbury. Mrs. Bell Watkins and Mrs. Earl Boy-Ed drove to Washington. Mrs. George P. Greenhalgh and Mrs. Billy Jacobs hunted with the Old Dominion Pack.

Jané Cary Randolph B. OF. Randolph Annapolis Mariam Scott Russell Sard Washington, D. C New York George Greenhalgh Springbury Helen Hubbard June McNicols Toledo Ohio William Bell Watkins Earl Boy-Ed Washington George P. Greenhalgh Billy Jacobs Weather Old Dominion

Dinner guests for Mr A A Baldwin include Greenhalgh Captain

Mr A A Baldwin entertained guests for dinner on Wednesday night Mrs George P Greenhalgh Captain and Mrs Ewart Johnston attended the meal in a social society note from the local paper.

A. A. Baldwin George P. Greenhalgh Capt Ewart Johnston

Miss Katharine Baumgardner to Visit Washington D C

Miss Katharine Baumgardner daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Baumgardner of Lynchburg will spend the weekend in Washington D C as guest of Brig General and Mrs S T Ansell. Mr and Mrs Hugh Powell plan a Winchester dinner with guests from Millwood including Mr and Mrs Henry P Mitchell Miss Agnes Mitchell Mr Roland Mitchell Miss Gwynne Harrison Miss Jane Brooks Mrs Lehome Mr Benjamin Harrison and Mr A A Baldwin and Mr William Claggett of Berryville. Fairfax Randolph of Washington D C visited his parents at The Moorings Clarke.

Katharine Baumgardner Harry Baumgardner Lynchburg S. T. Ansell Washington, D. C Hugh Powell Winchester Millwood Henry P. Mitchell Agnes Mitchell Roland Mitchell Gwynne Harrison Jane Brooks Lehome Benjamin Harrison A. A. Baldwin William Claggett Berryville Fairfax Randolph B. O’f. Randolph Clarke

Mrs Randolph and Mrs Johnston Visit Washington Hostess Lunch

Mrs Percy Randolph and Mrs Ewart Johnston drove to Washington on Thursday as guests of Mrs Holland Wilmer for a luncheon hosted at her home.

Percy Randolph Ewart Johnston Washington Holland Wilmer

Hunt breakfast at Clay Hill hosts Johnston couple

Capt. and Mrs. Ewart Johnston entertain at a hunt breakfast at Clay Hill on Saturday for the field and other guests. Mrs. Burwell Jacobs and her grandson Master Pinkney Weatherall were luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Dunning at their Strasburg Virginia home on Thursday.

Mrs. Ewart Johnston Clay Hill

Berryville Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Travel

Berryville residents share visits and travel in a social roundup. Mrs. William W. Blythe from Fredericksburg Virginia stays with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Levi, with grandchildren Susanna and Warde Blythe. Howell D. Young moves from Berryville to Coral Gables Florida for the winter. Ralph N. Dorsey plans a return from a southern States trip as Leonidas Carlisle and son Granville visit Mrs. Carlisle’s mother Mrs. Tom Shepherd. Dr. and Mrs. Frank E. Tappan visit Washington DC for business. Virginia Page visits Mt Hebron with Mrs. James Dortch. F L Ayler visits Mrs. Ayler’s aunt J P Hatcher in Hamilton. Mrs. Harry Warden visits Rebekah Gold in Baltimore as Mrs. Thomas E. Gold returns to Berryville with Mrs. Warden.

Berryville William W. Blythe Fredericksburg Wva Charles T. Levi Levi's Suzanna Warde Blythe Howell D. Young Washington Coral Gables, Fla B. D. Sheffield

Goodrich Silvertown Stores Braddock at Boscawen ad

Car owners are urged to equip with Goodrich Life Saver Tires for safety at Braddock and Boscawen. Easy credit terms offered by Goodrich Silvertown Stores.

Goodrich Silvertown Braddock Boscawen

Polly Winslow to Visit Randolphs in January and February

Miss Polly Winslow will be guests of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Randolph for January and February at their home near Berryville after a stay with relatives in Oklahoma City Oklahoma.

Percy Randolph Miss Polly Winslow

Winchester To Name Outstanding Young Man Of 1938

Winchester civic groups select two nominees for the city’s outstanding young man title for 1938. A secret committee will choose a winner to receive the United States Junior Chamber gold key for distinguished service. Announcement set for January 23 with The Star reporting the choice.

Winchester United States Junior Chamber of Commerce Winchester Junior Board of Trade U. S. Junior Chamber of Commerce

Headway On Excavation For Opequon Presbyterian Church

Excavation for the new Presbyterian church at Opequon Chapel has progressed since Tuesday morning. No definite date for construction start is set. work will begin as soon as weather allows.

Opequon Chapel Tuesda

Advice To The Chatterbox

Two physicians advise in Hygeia to keep noise to a minimum to protect the voice. They warn constant chatter strains the larynx and that shouting cheering and loud singing can cause hemorrhages in the vocal cords which may develop into tumors.

Chicago

Roth is Convicted of Treason Preparation in Hamburg

George Joseph Roth a naturalized U S citizen and former steward on the Washington was found guilty of treason preparation in Hamburg Germany. He received six months imprisonment with time off for jail during arrest and testified he did not know the paper he possessed was Communist. He bought the Le Havre printed paper and later handed it to a German as the liner docked. The court noted Germany may protect itself through international treaties and safeguarding measures.

Hamburg Germany George Joseph Roth United States Washington Roth le Havre France Hanseatic Supreme District Court Wilbud Keblinger Sabin Dalferes

Orndorff Will Put On Record

The will of the late Henan A. Orndorff was admitted to record in the Clerk of the Corporation Court office. It provides that after debts are paid the remaining estate goes to his wife Elizabeth Orndorff. Executor James P. Reardon relinquished his right to qualify.

Henan A. Oorndorff Corporation Court Clark M. Smith Elizabeth Orndorff James P. Reardon

Fights Last Night Struck New York and Philadelphia Cards

In New York Clarence Burman stopped Tommy Farr while Roscoe Toles beat Gus Dorazio in Philadelphia. West Palm Beach saw Joe Green outpoint Carl Sivers in Washington and Jacksonville. Gene Buffalo outpointed Al Quaill in Philadelphia.

New York Clarence

In Shenandoah County Woodstock Meeting Of Farm Instructors

A session of vocational agriculture instructors from Shenandoah and neighboring counties was held today in the Shenandoah County courthouse at Woodstock Virginia. Frederick County instructors were among the attendees.

Shenandoah County Woodstock Frederick

Treasury Receipts and Expenditures Reported for January 12

The Treasury lists receipts of 10,315,003.33 and expenditures of 21,699,733.91 for January 12, with gross debt at 39,529,212,543.79, showing an increase over the previous day. The report highlights daily cash activity and debt level for the period.

Washington Pa of the Treasury

Policy of Jones Funeral Home Builds Business Success

The speaker praises the Winchester funeral home for offering equal kind and comprehensive service to all families regardless of financial means. He argues that honest, thoughtful policies attract lasting success in business and cites the funeral profession as evidence.

Jones Funeral Home Winchester

Gore Brevities Dinner Guests at Mrs Turner’s

Dinner guests at Mrs. E. S. Turner’s included Mrs. G. W. Skelton of Gainesboro Mrs. S. J. Hill and daughter Jane Mrs. F. B. Bishop and sons Billie and Jim Mrs. Branson Reynolds and Mrs. Brown Corbin Will Havermale is improving after illness Mrs. F. B. Bishop celebrated Billie’s birthday with a party and refreshments were served The gathering also included Mrs. Bishop and sons Billie and Jim Mrs. E. S. Turner and daughter Maxine Mrs. S. J. Hill and daughter Jane

Bramson Reynolds and Sons Firm Names

Bramson Reynolds and Sons is listed with locations in Garland and Delmar, indicating family ownership and business operations across two communities.

Bramson Reynolds and Sons Garland and Delmar

In Memoriam Julia and Roy Derry Poem

In sacred memory of our beloved mother Julia C Derry who died Jan 15 1938 and our father Roy W Derry who died Feb 13 1920. We miss thee from our home a shadow o er our life is cast. By Their Children.

Julia C. Derry Roy W. Derry

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