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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1939
Page
9
Frank Whiting travels to Morgantown for visits while residents host relatives and friends from Berryville to Richmond Charlottesville and Philadelphia. The column lists numerous guests, returns home, and church events with local families including the Harks, the Dumonts, and Rev. Smith’s Episcopal services.
Hollywood gossip notes Betty Grable denies she left Jackie Coogan and blames his move out on furniture money and timing. She says she still loves him, cites his lawyers’ handling, and criticizes his claim to money. She reflects on his recent actions and her own schedule.
Washington January 20 Representative Goldsborough of Maryland visited the White House as Attorney General Murphy announced plans to submit recommendations for three District of Columbia judges. The Maryland congressman has been repeatedly named as a likely appointee, though he made no comment after the White House visit.
Mrs. Berend Joost waited anxiously as police sought her eight year old son Carl. After officers found no trace the boy emerged from a closet rubbing his eyes, saying he had ventured in while playing with two younger brothers.
Colorado Assembly considers House Bill 376 titled An act to amend an act to provide a bond issue. The measure seeks changes to a prior bond issuance framework and related provisions.
Mr. E Barrington Elliott of Belle Meade Virginia spent several days last week with Mr Bernard B Jones. Mr Jones returned to Audley on Monday after visiting his Washington DC home. Mr and Mrs H Berry and children Miss Helen Berry and Mr Bobby Berry visited Richmond on Sunday with Mr and Mrs John Berry.
Miss Helen Levi spent the weekend with her sister and brother in law Sergi and Mrs William W Blythe in Fredericksburg Virginia The Blythes hosted guests Miss Alice Smith and Mr Eugene Smith of Virginia Beach Also Mrs Walter Withers Mrs F L Ayler and Mr Robert Lee Withers were in Baltimore Thursday Miss Martha Jane Foley returned home from Front Royal to live with her parents Maj Joel D Griffing and Mr Richard Jones of Audley Farm were in Warrenton Saturday on business
Caroline Chatfield reflects on mother in law dynamics and the tension of two families under one roof. She notes most conflicts arise from jealousy and argues loving handling can turn in laws into valuable family cargo rather than a burden. Readership letters illustrate varying experiences and hope for harmony.
Barbara Bell pattern No 1526 B offers a versatile notched action pleated skirt and blouse design in silk wool faille or crepe and flannel or jersey. Easy to sew with a detailed chart, the pattern suits year round wear and multiple scarf and belt pairings. Send fifteen cents for the Barbara Bell Winter Fashion Pattern Book.
Millwood Virginia reports a Tuesday bowling party hosted by Miss Mary Wolfolk with guests including Mrs. William Beverley Mrs. Burwell Jacobs Mrs. George Burwell Miss Mary Page and many others. High scores went to Mrs. Burwell Jacobs and Mrs. William Beverley.
John Golden, a local grocer, notes average eggs weigh 28 ounces per dozen. Marion Goss delivered a henery consignment from the Sen Seney Road showing dozen eggs weighing 44 ounces or 2 1 2 pounds. He remarks some eggs are large and attributes it to March pullets from Shenandoah Valley.
Ed Barrow begins as Yankees president by greeting reporters in shirt sleeves. Earl Averill may move from Cleveland to Detroit for cash. Connie Mack to attend baseball writers dinner. Notre Dame aims for 300th football victory against Purdue. Bill Thoms of the Blackhawks honored in Toronto then spent the money on a clock. Clayton Heafner draws praise as a rising golf prospect.
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