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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1938
Page
5
Beauty and charm are within reach of every woman with proper methods. The Winchester Evening Star offers a booklet filled with simple hints to boost attractiveness for ages 16 to 60. Order by enclosing ten cents and mailing the coupon to the Information Bureau in Washington.
Former federal agent Melvin Purvis, who captured John Dillinger, stops in Chicago and buys a telephone slug. A clerk asks if he is Purvis and he replies with a laconic yes that he often resembles the Dillinger hunter.
Banks announce closures for Monday July 4 1938 legal holiday. Maturing paper on that date may be paid Tuesday July 5 1938 at Commercial and Savings Bank Union Bank of Winchester National Bank and Trust Co Shenandoah Valley Natl Bank and others with cashiers listed.
Penn after weeks with Mrs. Scott's father Mr. Stadden Hawkins. Miss Mildred Snyder returns from Flora Macdonald College Red Springs NC. Bethel Lutheran Church hosted a reception for new pastor Rev Edwin Smith and family. Donald and Buddy Crim spent a week with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Crim. Bryarly 4 H Club met Friday with Miss Alma Orn and Miss Margaret Orn. Ralph Eppard of Elkton visited his niece Mrs. T. W. Ep- and family. Mildred Dorothy Snyder Alma Orndorff and Julia Braithwaite left for Massanetta Springs for Presbyterian Young Peoples week. Mrs. T. W. Eppard visited relatives at Elkton Chester, weekend guest of Miss Emma Gold Swimley. Freda Sowers stayed with sister Mrs. James Kenny in Clearbrook VA. Leslie Henshell of Martinsburg WV spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Paul Shirkey. O C Windle and sons of Lebanon Church VA called on Mr. and Mrs. Julian Snapp Sunday. Walter Gander of Washington DC was guest of Miss Belle C Jobe Sunday.
Rosenberger Virginia July 1 The Wright family of Winchester visited Mrs I B Pryd on Sunday. Mrs H A Snapp spent the weekend at Reliance with her parents Mr and Mrs Hammock. Guests at the William Brewer home included Maud Brewer Maynard Brewer of Winchester Raymond Bradfield and Betty Lou of Chambersville. Charles Good of Winchester visiting relatives. C A McIlwee convalescing after recent hospital stay. Farmers busy harvesting in the community.
Grimes Virginia reports one of the largest crowds for Children's Day at Galilee Church last Sunday night. Wanda Whetzel's death near Berryville prompts sorrow and sympathy for her family. Community updates note repairs at Randall farm, grazing leases on Purcell ranch, a Stonewall District convention, and upcoming harvest activities including cherry picking and early apples.
Bracetown Virginia notes report a Winchester visit for funeral attendance in Charles Town West Virginia. Baltimore day trip by Swimley and son Russell. Berryville hosts Snapps visit. Martinsburg hosts Triggs family for Lin ce. Cathleen Catlett stays with Emer son family in Winchester. Prices and Whitacres gather for dinner at Sunny. The group tour includes Strasburg for a Sunday drive.
The weekly Stephens City Notes record church class gatherings at Mrs Calvin Grim and a string of weekend visits and family outtings. Guests include Miss Hazel Grant of Winchester and Frances Watson with siblings from Winchester and Hot Springs. A lawn party at the Lutheran parsonage is announced for Saturday July 2.
Misses Willadene Dick and Virginia Bohrer returned home after visiting Martinsburg. Mr. Brown McDonald and Mr. Charles Dick called on friends. Harry Bageant and Ona May were guests of Troy Dick. Lynwood Newbraugh visited Griff Newbraugh’s family. Nelson Harry and Joe Bageant visited Harry Heironimus. A free clinic for preschool children held at Greenwood with good attendance. Isaac DeHaven of Picardy, Maryland, spent Saturday night with Mrs. C. G. DeHaven.
Crossword clues and partial answers from a newspaper puzzle page listing numerous hints across 1 through 46 with fragmented entries and stray text notes including mecals Seer ae eer Wi.
An advertisement urges a RIS kidney and bladder remedy to stop night awakenings and restore energy. It cites back and leg pain, nervousness, and acidity as symptoms and lists trial treatment for 50 cents with drugstores in Winchester and Berryville Virginia.
North Mountain Virginia reports visiting guests from Maryland and Lenore with updates on local social events. Mrs H A Snapp attended family matters in Middletown due to a relative’s illness. The Christian Training School will be held at St John’s Lutheran Church the week of July 11 under Rev Edwin B Smith. Harvest in the area is nearing completion with wheat described as well filled and of good quality.
Chicago dispatch notes June weddings among prominent figures. John Roosevelt Jr. and Anne Lindsay Clark wed in a Democratic Republican coalition. Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr. tied to Ethel DuPont. Harold Ickes celebrated marriage to Jane Dahlman near Dublin. Marshall Field Jr. married Joanne Bass. Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt wed after a two-month courtship.
Harold Fowler McCormick aged 66 from Chicago wed Adah Wilson a nurse in a ceremony referenced amid scattered notes. The text also mentions a California resident and a man with a bow and arrows targeting Lily Pons for Kostelanetz and his orchestra, but the details are fragmentary.
Classic wedding invitation notices printed by Star Job Print announce forthcoming nuptials. The items list couple names, date, venue, and reception details in a formal, period-appropriate style.
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