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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1939

Page

5

Public sale of personal property in Virginia estate

Astor c t a of the estate of D C Murphy deceased will sell at the late residence near Reynolds Store on Tuesday January 24 1939 at 10 am. Items include 2 horses 2 cows grain drill plow mower binder wagon harness double shovel plows and miscellaneous farming and household property. Terms cash. W E Edwards administrator estate of D C Murphy decd. 1-14 17 19 21 23 51.

Astor, c. T.a D. C. Murphy Reynolds Store Virginia W. E. Edwards C. T D. Curphy

Banks Close For A. Lincoln Birthday Holiday Observed

Closing notices state Obert E. Lees Birthday falls on Thursday January 19 1939 a legal holiday and Union Bank of Winchester Shenandoah Valley National Bank Partners and Merchants Bank and Trust Commercial and Savings Bank will be closed. Matured paper may be paid on Friday January 20 1939. Cashiers include Harold G Brown J H Yost John I Sloat.

Ank E. Lee Harold G Brown Shenandoah Valley Nat'l Bank J. H Yost Cashier Partners and Merchants Nation. Bank and Trust Co John I Sloat Commercial and Savings Bank

Public Sale of Valuable City Business Property in Winchester

Trustee James P. Reardon offers at public auction a brick store property at 207 and 213 North Cameron Street Winchester Virginia. Sale set for February 11 1939 at noon at the County Courthouse. One third cash day of sale with balance in one and two years secured by Deed of Trust and two purchaser bonds.

Personal and Social Mention From Millwood

Mrs Barnsdale and Mrs Billy Jacobs Weatherall were guests of Mrs Anderson at Rectortown for tea. Springsbury hosted for Toledo where she will spend a week before returning to Clarke. Mrs Earl Boy-Ed returned to Callender on Monday from New England.

Millwood Barnsdale Billy Jacobs Weatherall Harrison Taylor Keswick Long Branch Hugh M. Nelson J. L. Burnette Chatham Mr. Burnette W. H. Burnette Roanoke J. P Bova

Notice of Workers Compensation rate changes in Virginia

Employers are advised of proposed changes in classification rates and minimum premiums for Manufacturing and All Other as well as a decrease for Contracting, resulting in an overall 0.2 percent reduction for new and renewal business effective April 1 1939. The filing, details, and hearing date February 7 1939 are noted with the Insurance Bureau and Rating Bureau of Virginia in Richmond.

State Corporation Commission Bureau of Insurance State Richmond Virginia Workmen's Compensation Inspection Rating Bureau of Virginia Broad-Grace Arcade

Clergy and Society Notes From Clarke Area

Mrs. Burwell Jacobs hosted a small tea for her house guest Mrs. Barnsdale at her home near Boyce. Rev. Robert Goodwin and wife planned a two week Florida trip before resuming duties at Christ Church. Archibald R. Dunning and Dr Lewis Allen visited Clarke for luncheon with Mrs. Jacobs. Charles C. Lewis dined with the Whiting family near Millwood. Kenneth N. Gili pin and wife returned to Clarke after a week in North Carolina with the Byrds hunting lodge visit.

Archibald R. Dunning Strasburg Lewis Allen Winchester Burwell Jacobs Boyce Mrs. Burwell Jacobs Mrs. Barnsdale Charles C. Lewis Mrs Richard Whiting Soa Millwood Kenneth N. Gilpin Clarke North Carolina Thomas Byrd

Public sale of A B Lupton residence property in Winchester

By decree in Farmers & Merchants National Bank v Arthur B Lupton et al the Circuit Court Frederick County Virginia will offer for sale on February 11 1939 at 11 A M a BR brick eight room house at 680 Berryville Avenue Winchester fronting 56 feet along Berryville Avenue with 179 feet Grubbs line and 174 feet 8 inches Dunlap line. One third cash with balance in two annual installments secured by a deed of trust and fire policy. Special Commissioner R Gray Williams notes the bond and order. Bessie Brannon deputy clerk. 1-10,17,24,31-41

Circuit Court Frederick County Virginia Farmers & Merchants National Bank and Trust Company Arthur B. Lupton County Court House Winchester Berryville Avenue Grubbs H. B. Dunlapeaux Corporation Court R. Gray Williams Harry R. Kern Bessie Brannon Court of Acorn Heights Valley Turnpike R. G. Vance Wm. M. Richards

Social Notes From Winchester and Vicinity This Week

The Duplicate Bridge Club meets Thursday at Scabeby with Mrs Kenneth N Gilpin as hostess. Guests visit from Keswick Virginia and Long Branch, with multiple dinners and weekend stays at homes including Shane Hill Barnsley Ridge and Mt Airy. Mentioned are Miss Jane Brooks, Mr and Mrs John Payne, A D Hutchinson, Henry P Mitchell, William Clagett, Gwynne Harrison, and others visiting Winchester, Baltimore, New York and Great Neck.

Duplicate Bridge Club Scabeby Kenneth N. Gilpin A. A. Baldwin George Washington Hotel Winchester Jane Brooks Edward Lehome Henry P. Mitchell William Clagett John Payne Shane Hill A. D. Hutchinson New York Gwynne Harrison Walter Roesler Great Neck Long Island Barnsley Ridge A. D. Hutchison Smith Read I Berryville A. A. Balda

Public sale of R. G. Vance residence property

The Circuit Court of Frederick County Virginia orders a public sale at 11:30 A.M. of Lot 21 Acorn Heights west of the Valley Turnpike south of Winchester. The parcel includes a five room frame house with metal roof and is conveyed from Wm Richards et al. to R G Vance by deed dated February 25 1937. One third cash on day of sale with annual payments thereafter. Special Commissioners Harry R Kern and Harry R Kern Jr.

Social notes from Atlantic City and area

Mrs H B Gilpin and Mrs Lewis M Allen are guests at Hadden Hall in Atlantic City. Mrs Graham Dougherty and Miss Mary Dougherty visit Florida. Mr and Mrs Edward G Butler hosted luncheon at The Play Gardens with Capt Ewart Johnston, Mr and Mrs William Beverley, and Mr and Mrs William Bell Watkins Sr. Mrs Smith Read of Williamsburg VA spent Sunday night with Miss Jane Brooks at Bamaby Ridge.

H. B. Gilpin Lewis M. Allen Hadden Hall Atlantic City Mrs Graham Dougherty Mary Dougherty Forida Edward G. Butler Ewart Johnston William Beverley William Bell Watkins

Britain Not To Enter Spain's War

London reports that Foreign Secretary Viscount Halifax told French Foreign Minister Georges Bonnet in Geneva that Britain would not intervene in the Spanish war. The announcement signals a noninvolvement stance despite growing tensions and regional pressures.

Britain Spain London Viscount Halifax Georges Bonnet Geneva

Britain keeps hands off in Spain warns Cabinet memo

The article reports Prime Minister Chamberlain drafted a cabinet memorandum urging a strict nonintervention in Spain policy. It notes Britain would adhere to the letter of nonintervention while considering broader implications.

Barcelona Chamberlain Britain Spain

Public Sale of Middletown Realty in Virginia

Public sale of Middletown Realty in Frederick County Virginia will be held February 9 1939 at 2 PM in front of the Middletown post office. Property includes a two story frame dwelling on the south side of the Middletown to B and O Railroad depot road, adjoining Ida B Hammack and others. Terms: one third cash, balance in two equal annual installments with bonds, 6 percent interest, deed of trust and insurance policy. W R Campbell trustee special commissioner and clerk Brannon certify bonds for special commissioner. Auctioneer B O Brumback.

Kate Anderson John E. Shull Frederick Count Middletown B. and O Ida B. Hammack Allison B. Kline Bessie M. Kline

Mussolini's Rome talks aim to keep Mediterranean status quo

A report describes Premier Mussolini instructing that, in talks with the cabinet, Italy will stay the existing balance in the Mediterranean and withdraw troops from Spain if the Spanish insurgents prevail.

Mussolini Rome Mediterranean Spain

Publication Order in Virginia Corporation Suit

In the Corporation Court of Winchester on January 16 1939 Judge Philip Williams authorized service by publication in The Winchester Evening Star. The suit targets Oscar Th Applegren & Company partner co defendants C L Robinson Ice & Cold Storage and Farmers & Merchants National Bank to recover 1354.46 with interest from November 14 1938 and to attach property. Applegren is nonresident with Sweden address 32 Ostra Hamngatan Gothenburg. publication to occur weekly for four weeks and copies mailed to the defendant by February 6 1939.

Virginia City of Winchester Philip Williams Fred F. Sturm Co., Incorporated Oscar Th. Applegren & Company C. L. Robinson Ice & Cold Storage Corporation Farmers & Merchants National Bank & Trust Company Ostra Hamngatan Gothenburg Sweden Winchester Evening Star Corporation Court of the City of

President’s Salary Paid Monthly by Messenger

The President is paid monthly by a salary check delivered by messenger. The practice ensures timely compensation for the office.

United States

Guaranteed Remedy RIS Promises Sleep and Pain Relief

An advertisement touts RIS as a guaranteed kidney and bladder health aid. It claims improved sleep, reduced backaches and nerves, with a trial treatment offered at 50c from Winchester Virginia stores.

Harris Winchester Miller’s Drug Store Peoples Drug Store

Plymouth Car Promises Value And Smooth Ride

Plymouth emphasizes best car for money with full powered performance and economy. It touts Amola Steel coil springs and Floating Power engine mountings for smooth riding, claiming safety and handling ease unmatched at low price. Parmount division Detroit promotes the ad. Tune in Major Bowes Amateur Hour on Columbia Network Thursdays 9 10 P.M. EST.

Plymouth Parmouts Carysler Corporation Detroit Michigan Major Bowes Columbia Network Thurs E.S.T

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