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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1940

Page

8

Surprise Dinner Party For Miss Frances Adams At Edgewood

Mr. Vernon Unger hosted a Friday evening surprise dinner at the Edgewood on Front Royal road for Miss Frances Adams. Guests included Mildred Duncan Edna Courtney Hilda Orndorff Alma Orndorff Louise Cooper Louise Miller Mary Sandy Helen Carper Vernon Unger and several others with dancing and cards afterward.

Vernon Unger Edgewood Front Royal Road Frances Adams Mildred Duncan Edna Courtney Hilda Orndorff Alma Orndorff Louise Cooper Louise Miller Mary Sandy Helen Carper Orval Wine Buddy Strader Johnny Sutton Montana Crosen Douglas Seabright Jimmy Boy Ray Bailey James Sane

Rotary Luncheon and Civic Meetings At George Washington Hotel

Weekly Rotary luncheon at George Washington Hotel. Sunshine Club at Braddock Street Church hosted by Mrs. S M Wisecarver 408 South Washington Street. American Legion Post also at George Washington Hotel. Woman's Civic League monthly meeting at George Washington Hotel. Regular W O W meeting at Odd Fellows Hall.

Rotary Club George Washington Hotel Sunshine Club Braddock Street S. M. Wisecarver South Wash Aington Street R. Y. Conrad Amering Can Legion Post George Washington Woman's Civic League Odd Fellows Hall

President's Birthday Ball draws largest attendance in Winchester

The President's Birthday Ball at the George Wash Hotel drew over 300 attendees from Winchester and nearby counties for a gala fund raising drive for infantile paralysis. Ed Mel ticket chair says the event yielded the greatest revenue yet for the cause. James Taylor McIwee of 17 Peabody Street plans to sail to the Canal Zone aboard the Panama Line after transfer by the government.

George Wash Hotel Winchester Otel Frederick Clarke Warren Virginia Ed Mel James Taylor Mclwee Peabody Street N. W Shington D. C York Panama M Canal Zone Mamie H. Mclwee Branson G. Mcliwee Gron Navy Yard Weed Rosenberger John Y. Himelright

Dinner Honors Miss Strother Before Wedding

Mrs. Mary Carr ingerson hosted a dinner in White Hall for Miss Strother prior to her Sunday wedding to Mr. Robert Strother. Attending were Mrs. Forrest Jones Mrs. Vincent Noonan Mr. and Mrs. Laurens Jones and others.

Mr Strother Laurens Jones Jess Strother Robert . i Robert Jones Eer. Strother Forrest Jemes Alice Jones Boer Williams Marshall Cas Min Mildred Jones Princess Strother Mary Carringerson White Hall Miss Strother Forrest Jones Vincent Noonan Er Anderson Stevens

John Barrymore and Ethel Relax at Bay Side Home

A rare photo shows John Barrymore and his sister Ethel lounging at Ethel's Long Island Bay side home. The scene captures a rare quiet moment amid their busy lives as John travels to New York for a play appearance.

John Barrymore Ethel Bayside L. I John New York

Mrs Byrd Hosts Dinner For Carter Hall Guests

Mrs. R. E. Byrd will entertain Friday evening at her Amherst street home in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Stacy Lloyd of Carter Hall near Millwood. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Henry P. Mitchell of Millwood, Miss Eleanor Flood and Mr. Stanley Reed of Washington, and Dr. William P. McGuire of this city.

R. E. Byrd Amherst Street Stacy Lloyd

Birthday social in Berryville honors Mrs Mann

Mr George Mann hosted a Saturday evening party at his Berryville home for his wife’s birthday with refreshments and games. Attendees included several Berryville couples and guests from Frederick Maryland and Baltimore. An additional informal gathering occurred at North Cameron street during the President’s Birthday Ball intermission.

Berryville George Mann W. W. Smallwood Joe Snapp W. W. Smallwood, Jr John Vorhous R. L. Littleton G. R. Smallwood G. W. Mann, Jr Frederick, Md William Bell North Cameron Street

Junior Auxiliary Bingo Party at George Washington Hotel

Memorial Hospital endowment fund benefit hosts a bingo night at the George Washington Hotel with callers John Pinckney Arthur C Ridgely White Larry McElligott and H B McCormac. Games begin at 8 pm with ten cent plays and a free opener plus a free game each hour. open to the public of all ages.

George Washington Hotel Memorial Hospital Children’s Endowment Fund John Pinckney Arthur Larry McElligott H. B. McCormac

Walsh Sobs During Dooley Murder Trial Testimony

James Walsh bodyguard of slain Long Beach mayor Louis F Edwards breaks down while testifying as Patrolman Alvin Dooley's murder trial proceeds. Walsh says Dooley began firing without warning when he and Edwards left the mayor's home.

James Walsh Louis F. Edwards Long Beach L. 1 Alvin Dooley Walsh Dooley Edwards

Modern Etiquette Q A on Education Brevity and Hospitality

A reader asks if education is essential for social standing and how to craft concise business letters. The expert says education starts the gentleman but reading and reflection complete him. Short, clear letters are harder to write than long ones. A woman should never entertain a man in her hotel room while traveling.

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Frederick Circuit Ladies Aid to Meet Friday

The Frederick Circuit Ladies Aid Society will hold a meeting Friday evening February 2 at 7 45 o clock at the parsonage. Mrs Robert O Daugherty will lead the gathering and full attendance is requested of members.

Frederick Circuit Ladies Aid Frederick Circuit Ladies Aid Society Robert O. Daugherty

Macedonia Ladies Aid Meeting at Frederick Parsonage

The Macedonia Ladies Aid Society will hold its regular monthly meeting at the Frederick par sonage on Whitlock Avenue Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Leader of the meeting will be Mrs. George L. Waters. G A A Plans Initiation for Seven New Members. The Girl's Athletic Association will meet Friday night February 1 at 7 30 in the club rooms to discuss the initiation party. New members named include Mrs Louise Roof Miss Lavenia Ogden Miss Ruth Sheetz Miss Madrid Heine Mrs Ann Elder Mrs Mary Stine Mrs Martha F Grim Miss Bee Keeler and Miss Marguerite Baker.

Macedonia Ladies Aid Meeting Macedonia Ladies Aid Society Frederick Parsonage Whitlock Avenue George L. Waters Girl's Athletic Association Louise Roof Lavenia Ogden Ruth Sheetz Madrid Heine Ann Elder Mary Stine Martha F. Grim Bee” Keeler Marguerite Baker

Lutheran ham dinner set for tomorrow night

The Lutheran Church of Our Saviour at 19 North Washington street will host a ham dinner tomorrow night from 5 to 8 o'clock. In Columbus Ohio on January 31 the United Mine Workers condemned the National Labor Relations Board amid disputes over policies and alleged CIO favoritism.

Lutheran Church of Our Saviour North Washington Street Columbus United Mine Workers of America National Labor Negort Board Labor Board Peronnel Congress of Industrial Organizations Philip Murray American Federation of Labor National Manufacturers’ Association National Chamber of Commerce Act Finland Pe Bces

Thawing Of Snow Slows In Virginia After Blizzard

The Virginia thaw drags on with higher daytime temperatures but no rapid melt. Richmond opens schools while many rural districts stay closed next week. Ice and snow hindered transport. Coast Guard and icebreakers kept channels open. Prices rise modestly in Roanoke as citrus and vegetables face small increases.

Richmond Virginia Norfolk Danville Newport News Richmond — Weather Bureau James River Chesapeake Bay Coast Guard Mohawk Potomac Choptank River Richmond City Highway Department Spotsylvania County Spotsylvania Washington F. N. Hibbard Deep South Roanoke J. E. Douglas

West Virginia Labor Reform Platform Urges Federal Standards

The document calls for wage hour law enforcement funding, seeks boosts to old age pensions from 40 to 60 dollars monthly and lowers eligibility from 65 to 60, pushes for higher unemployment benefits and a federal unemployment system, and denounces the state's anti union administration.

West Virginia

Jail Reform Considered in Virginia General Assembly

Delegate John B. Spiers outlined six jail reform bills, proposing a division of corrections, salary moves for sheriffs, and removal of the state prison board. Senators Page Battle Muse backed the duplicate Senate measures as hearings covered county priorities and prison farm compensation.

Richmond John B. Spiers Radford General Assembly Courts of Justice Committees Spiers Senate Vivian L. Page Norfolk John S. Battle Charlottesville Leonard G. Muse Roanoke Lynchburg Warwick County Col Walker C. Cottrell State Prison Board Frank Davis Preston Children’s Home Society of Virginia William Shands Meacham Times-Dispatch Elwood Street Richmond Community Fund

Postal Telegraph, Inc. Formed From Reorganized Company

Telegraph firm Postal Telegraph, Inc. is established as an independent company to run the domestic land line system. Edwin F. Chinnlund presides over a 14,000-employee operation as the new board takes over assets under court order signed by Judge Alfred C. Coxe.

the Star Oak Postal Telegraph, Inc Postal John W. Mackay Postal Telegraph Edwin F. Chinlund United States Pines Ecessor Alfred C. Coxe Europe Orient South America C. M. Wilgus

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mr. Vernon Unger Miss Adams Clarke County L. C. Moulden Lester C. Moulden Judith Mae Winchester Memorial Hospital Moulden Leota Showalter Henry B. Gilpin Philadelphia South Washington Street Enola Smith Mrs. Hoy Smith Grippe East Lane Nancy Iselin Middleburg, Va Sarah Lawrence College Mrs Oliver Iselin Hancher Mrs. Virgina Athey John Shull Rollen Brown Harry Brown Stephenson Mary Scully Sweet Briar College John S. Scully, Jr South Stewart Street J. P. Hayley Valley Avenue Virginia Harris Dorothy Moore West Boscawen Street Mreo Mel Linee TowPanama Canal Zone Wilbur Jenkins North Os Street George Hott Norris Valentine Ane Betty Shop Loudoun St John and Stacy Lloyds Bobbie Conrad Robert Y. Conrad Baltimore L. M. Allen West Clifford Street Huntsberry Alecia Vwiuyp Alecia Beauty Salon Braddock Stone Labor Board Condemned Weather Man Reconstruction Finance Corporation R. G American Medical Association Underwood Lady Baltimore Underwood’s Bakery Walter Elliot County Hall London Haldeman Pocahontas Red Ash Lumpy W. B. Snider &Son Valley Pride United Food Stores Postal Telegram, Inc Commercial and Savings Bank the Commercial & Savings Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Miles Music CO Barbara Bell Sam Barbara Bell Pattern Service Winchester Evening Star Station
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