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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1938
Page
5
Senator Byrd lauded incoming Virginia Governor James H. Price and pledged his utmost cooperation. Price noted the support from peers and vowed to build on Governor Peery’s administration, praising Virginia’s public service ethos amid a 300-strong Democratic gathering.
The Western Frederick Bank of Gore Virginia reports assets totaling 167 657 69 dollars and deposits of 115 006 75 with capital 39 320 99. Liabilities include 68 436 11 in other borrowings and 32 0 0 in total liabilities excluding capital. Notary confirms the sworn statement dated January 17, 1938 by cashier J W Ward.
The Virginia gathering saluted retiring Governor Peery with praise for a balanced budget and strong social services. Former governors, congressmen, state leaders, and chamber of commerce officials attended as Speaker Ashton Dovell and toastmaster Jay Winston Johns led tributes. Peery spoke of ongoing social security expansion and the old age assistance law, while noting funds matched by localities and no one starved. The event raised funds at 25 per plate.
Mrs. George Burwell traveled to Baltimore for several days with Mr. Burwell driving her down and returning home today. Mrs. Tillman Bunch visited Washington with her son. Henry P. Mitchell hosted a hunt breakfast for the field. Mrs. Spencer Carter from Richmond visited Misses Mary and Agnes Page and planned a multi day stay. Agnes and Roland Mitchell went to Ardmore Pennsylvania to visit relatives and attend parties with the Pages before returning.
A visitor planned to attend the Episcopal Institution annual meeting in Richmond and return midweek. She would be hosted by Mrs. Edwin A. Palmer. Mr. Dewight Bridge of New York and St Louis had been staying with the Randolophs and left for New York Sunday. He painted a portrait of Miss Jane Cary Randolph unveiled for friends. The Blue Ridge Hunt met at Mount Hebron with a large field and fine run. George Cote and his brother stayed with the Har ry Hansuckers. Cote formerly taught at Blue Ridge County School and now at Virginia Episcopal School. George Greenhalgh and son spent the weekend at their Clarke home. George returned to Toledo and the son to Cleveland for work.
Miss Virginia Jacobs attended a dinner party hosted by Mrs. Anderson in Rectortown on Saturday night and returned to her home near Boyce on Sunday. Mrs. George Greenhalgh hosted at Springsbury on Saturday night and guests included the Allen family of Winchester and Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Hewitt of Montana Hall. Duplicate Bridge Club planned at The Moorings, hosted by Mrs. B. O. Randolph, on Thursday. Miss Mary Dougherty left Saturday for Florida to visit her aunt and stay until early March. Mr. Teddy Hewitt spent the weekend with his parents at Montana Hall. he attends Stuyvesant School in Warrenton. The younger crowd enjoyed skating on Montana Hall’s pond Sunday afternoon followed by refreshments. Miss Janet Cary Randolph departed Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Rus-
Calotabs are described as a thorough intestinal eliminant and diuretic aiding nature to throw off a cold. A typical dose is one or two tablets first night with a repeat on night three or four if needed. The ad notes economy at twenty five cents per package.
Mr and Mrs Russell Sard of Washington visited Mr and Mrs B OF Randolph this Sunday. They dined with them and spent Sunday night at The Moorings before returning to Washington on Monday.
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