Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Winchester Evening Star in Winchester, Virginia

We have 3,124,248 pages in Virginia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1940

Page

8

Community Groups Schedule City Meetings

Afternoon gatherings listed include Aid Society of U B Church with Henkle Carpenter at 361 East Piccadilly, Lions Ladies Night dinner-dance at George Washington Hotel, Winchester Rebekah Association at Odd Fellows Hall, Kiwanis Club luncheon at George Washington Hotel, and Junior Century Club session at Miss Nancy Larrick’s home on West Clifford Street.

de Eeer Aid Society of U. B Henkle Carpenter East Piccadilly Street Dance of the Lions George Washington Hotel Winchester Rebekah Association Odd Fellows Hall Kiwanis Club Junior Century Club Nancy Larrick West Clifford Street U. B. Ladies Aid Ladies Aid Society of the United Brethren Church

Miss Susie Carbaugh to Marry Mr Stuart Montgomery

Miss Susie Neill Carbaugh of Stephens City will wed Mr. Stuart Montgomery of Falls Church Virginia. The engagement announced by Mr and Mrs Harry M Carbaugh cites Susie as a City High School graduate and notes she works as a assistant to Dr J B Madden. Montgomery works for an architectural firm in Washington DC.

Harry M. Carbaugh Stephens City Susie Neill Card Stuart Montgomery Falls Church Episcopal Church City Carbaugh J. B. Madden Ens City High School Montgomery Washington, D. C

Rotunda at Virginia to host first big ball in 50 years

The University of Virginia Rotunda, rebuilt after the 1895 fire and last used for the final graduation ball in the late 19th century, will host a formal ball this Friday. The era of Rotunda balls began with Lafayette celebrations in 1824 and resumes as part of a revived university social custom.

U. Va University of Virginia Marquis de Lafayette Thomas Jefferson Winchester Charles Broadway Rouss New York City Colonnade Edgar Allen Poe University Stanford White Jefferson Stanford

Revival Of Rotunda To Host University Dance Event

The University Center plans a January 26 celebration in the Rotunda to mark its reopening as a formal hall with waltz and swing dances under Robert C. Watts Jr. The event recalls the Rotunda’s history as a gathering place for alumni and public meetings since 1838. Mrs. Ellis Fuller has recovered from illness.

Marquis de Lafayette Rotunda Society of Alumni of University of Virginia Alumni Association Foundg University Center Robert C. Watts, Jr Lynchburg

Etiquette Tips For Send Offs Dinners And Hotel Lobbies

A guide advises writing a prompt thank you letter after a send off party and expresses appreciation soon after departure. For disliked dishes at a small dinner, take a small portion and pretend to eat it. A man with only a hotel room can host a dinner or supper there and also arrange a theatre or opera party.

Surprise party honors Mrs Mat tie V Ludwig for 71st birthday

Mr and Mrs Grayson hosted at National Avenue home in honor of Mrs Mat tie V Ludwig who turned 71. United Brethren Church members presented flowers and gifts as guests included Ludwig children grandchildren and great grandchild from several states. The party followed a church service by G C Ludwig brother of the late Rev S R Ludwig. A wedding announcement also noted Swisher and Holtzman wedding set for Sunday at 6 30 p m on Gainesboro road.

B. A. Grayson National Avenue Mattie V. Ludwig H. L. Ludwig Hagerstown R. BE. Ludwig C. B. Richards Ludwig Trenton Howard Walls Washington M. L. DeLawder Lost River W. Va G. C. Ludwig Ray Ludwig Keyser C. W. Derflinger Betty Jeanne B. A. Graipon Winchester S. R. Ludwig United Brethren Church Grayson Home L. D. Bridgers L. D. Grubbs Maud Hollar John Fierro Hilda Irene Swisher Edward S. Holtzman Cephas Fahnestock Gainesboro Road C. E. Swisher Holtzman Edward 8. Holtzman Wheatfield Riley Transfer Co

Darlington Anniversary Party for J M and wife

Mr and Mrs J M Darlington celebrated their 27th wedding anniversary at 501 Fairmont Avenue hosted by their children Isses Mary Frances and Peyton Darlington. Guests from Winchester Ridge Whitacre Gainesboro Alexandria and Stephens City attended. Alva Steele underwent a major operation at Memorial Hospital and was reported as well as can be expected.

J. M. Darlington Fairmont Avenue Isses Mary and Frances Peyton Darlington S. J. Goode Clarence Butler Alfred McDonald A. C. Oats Cletus Travellis Clark Lewis Clevenger Gertrude Clevenger Martha Blackburn Winifred Blackburn Ray Loy Fanny Pugh Ella Lockhart Minnie Prelip George Jones Anne Madeline Mullinix Virginia Crockett Irma Wilson Nora Carlisle James Ruble Mary Creel Barbara Buddy Winchester Walter Scrivener Ridge W. Va Landon Whitacre Rhoda Whitacre Jean Gainesboro Charles J. Fortune Tommy Alexandria Alva Steele Stephens City Memorial Hospital

Miss Lois Yost Confined With Fractured Leg After Fall

Miss Lois Yost daughter of Dr and Mrs Edwin Yost who fell last week while walking to school fractured her leg and is confined at home but improving as expected. Several local residents and families attend small bridge party at the home of Mr and Mrs Alan Peery on Greystone Terrace.

Lois Yost Edwin Yost Alan Peery Greystone Terrace Howard Shockey E. E. Harbaugh Russell Joyce Wendell B. Goode Garland Quarles Paul M. Haldeman Bruce Gorham Berryville

Miss Stretchberry And Bobbie Edwards On Student Concert

The Euterpian Club presents a Sunday afternoon student concert at Market Street Methodist Church featuring Betty Jo Stretchberry pianist student of Gladys V Cochran and Bobbie Edwards violinist student of Meta Sloat with Mrs Raymond Rosenberger as accompanist. The program includes Bach Invention No 8 Papillin Souvenir in D Drolla and Beethoven Sonata Op 28 performed by stretchberry and edwards.

Miss Stretchberry Bobbie Edwards Euterpian Club Market Street Methodist Church Betty Jo Stretchberry Gladys V. Cochran Meta Sloat Young Edwards Raymond Rosenberger J. S. Bach J. B. Accolay Robbie Edwards Edward Greig Franz Drolla Gavotte Jes. Gossec Beethoven

Meeting of W. C. T. U. Thursday at Handley Library

A W C T U gathering is scheduled for Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the Handley Library. All members are urged to attend.

Handley Library

Development Is Needed In By-Products

In Geneva New York Prof P J Parrott urged fruit growers to organize like big business to turn apple by products into a safety valve for market distribution and surplus. He warned current organization and knowledge fall short but cited citrus by products as a model and noted 1939 apple crops should be trimmed to about 80 million bushels for profitable fresh market disposal.

Geneva N. Y New York State Horticultural Society P. J. Parrott New York Parrott Investi

Apple Industry Expands Into Syrups Flavors and Rice Use

Historical notes describe rising apple production activities including concentrating apples for syrups and beverages, extracting pure flavors, and an increasing incorporation of apples in rice dishes as part of broader horticultural development.

Rockingham and Augusta Sheriffs Move to Salary Brackets

Rockingham and Augusta counties sheriffs join the top pay bracket under a Senate bill that shifts compensation from fees to salaries. Salaries range from 4500 to 7500 dollars with two thirds paid by the state and one third by the counties. The move places all Virginia officers on a salary basis based on long term income data.

Richmond Rockingham Augusta Senate Virginia

Virginia sheriffs by county in designated payment brackets

The document lists county sheriffs across Virginia with payment brackets. It places Page, Warren, Shenandoah, Rockbridge, Albemarle, Greene and Clarke in specified ranges from 1000 dollars up to 4500 dollars, and notes the Page and Warren sheriffs fall in the 1200 to 2500 bracket while Shenandoah is 2000 to 3000 and Rockbridge Albemarle in the 3 to 4500 bracket.

Buchanan Franklin, Lee Nansemond Norfolk Pittsylvania Russell Tazewell Washi Wise Page Warren Shenandoah County Rockbridge Albemarle Greene and Clarke

Hertzog Plea for Peace Before Parliament in Capetown

General J B Hertzog former Prime Minister addressed Parliament and the galleries urging an end to the war with Germany and a move toward peace before the world descends into greater slaughter. He resigned September 6 after opposing a declaration of war and presented a peace resolution at the first session since leaving office.

Capetown Union of South Africa J. B. Hertzog Germany Hertzog Jan Christiaan Smuts

Slip 1688 B Promises Flattering Fit and Smooth Silhouette

The slip is described as shaping the figure with under arm darts and front gathers to enhance the bosom line. It flattens the diaphragm and waist for smooth dress lines, offering shoulder straps or built up shoulders as options.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Susie Carbaugh Brooks’ Pharmacy Alecia Alecia Beauty Salon Hollywood Max Factor Hollywood Wender’s of Cupid Robert Stack Lovely Cobina Wright, Jr Stack West Coast Ellis Fuller East Piccadilly Street Edward Holtzman Mrs Darlington Miss Steele Allen Huntsberry Natchez Natchez, Miss Miss Lois Yost Bridge Clayton Sherman Valley Avenue Hugh Crisman University of Richmond South Braddock Street Percy D. Miller Charles Kibler Millard Eyler Charles Dick William Wilkins Robert Newlin George Davis Jack Franklin Front Royal Baltimore Electrolux Co John Shull Kent Street E. R. Michael T. W. Lockhart Gore E. W. Grant Clearbrook Florida Miami Key West Joseph Massie William C. Stuart, Jr Newport News, Va North Washington Street R. Gray. Williams W. H. Bosserman, Jr Warm Springs Staunton, Va Austin White Kernstown E. T. Miller South Loudoun Street Fla Walter S. Weiner Kathleen Shiner Wiener’s Womans Shop J. Gray Beverley Jacqueline Womack Ann Wolfolk Harry Ritter Adelaide Fuller Bethesda, Md Loudoun Mary Warden Boyd George Washington Hotel Orchestra Jones Board of Trade Church of Christ Circle No. 1 United States Donald Deskey Henry Dreyfuss Russell Wright Raymond F. Loewy Walter Darwin Teague Egmont Arens George Sakier Joseph B. Platt Gilbert Rohde Pifer Printing CO Loudoun St C. B. Smalts & Son, Florists Pocahontas Red Ash W. B. Snider & Son Valley Pride United Food Stores Dan Ger the Commercial & Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corp Miles Music CO Baldwin Kimball Pianos S. Loudoun St Joe Barbara Bell Barbara Bell Pattern Service Winchester Evening Star N.Y
Search Courier

Search the Winchester Evening Star Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Winchester Evening Star?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication