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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1938
Page
8
A London obstetric surgeon Dr Aleck William Bourne faced debate after performing an operation on a 14 year old girl who was the victim of a criminal attack. He was arrested and charged with illegal operation but received broad public support.
Leesburg social notes report a luncheon today for Mrs Glass and her house guest Mrs Colleen Barrett of Louisiana among intimate friends. Also listed are local residents traveling to Cleveland and visiting relatives in New York and Ohio.
The Beta Sigma Phi Winchester chapter observes its second year with minutes read and letters from state and national leaders. Upcoming events include a Sunday morning hike at Rouss Park, an August meeting, and a postponed public card party. Also covered are society meetings, dances, a debut, and various local outings and Scout activities.
Announcement of Miss Ursula Virginia Corrigan daughter of Mrs Irene Corrigan and the late Mr Jack Corrigan marrying Mr Maurice Jean Shiner son of Mrs Eva D Dean and the late Mr Maurice Shiner on April 2 in Hagerstown Maryland The ceremony was performed by Rev Frank G Mentzer The couple will reside in this city.
A Loudoun county hay ride last night was hosted by Frank Littleton Shirley Turner and Dick Talyloe. About 100 people from northern Virginia joined the trip from Littleton's at 9 o clock to a weiner roast near the Shenandoah river. Clarke county participants included Margaret Dole Mary and Gertrude Dougherty and William Watkins Jr along with Graham and Frazer Dougherty Dave Allen Tyson Gilpin Lorenzo Lewis and Wesley Dean.
The Business Woman's Circle of the Presbyterian Church will meet Monday at 7 45 PM at Mrs George Snarr's home on South Stewart Street. All business women of the church are invited. Norma June Richards and Julia Richards have returned from Clearwater Florida after visiting there.
The Stephenson Social Club announces a picnic tied to its regular meeting on Wednesday July 13 on Back Creek. Members meet at Mrs. Emma Zinn's home at 10 30 am then head to the site. Mrs. Bertha Ashwood leads worship and Mrs. Lillian Damrow directs recreation.
Howard Solenberger prominent Winchester businessman is reported in critical condition at Mont Alto Hospital in Washington DC after six months of illness. Relatives say there is little hope for recovery.
Miss Jane Temple Iden marries Harold Gordon Potts at the Iden home in Berryville Virginia. The ceremony was led by Rev J H Brown with Mrs David Hawthorne playing the wedding march. The couple plan a summer Berryville home and fall Charlottesville residence for law studies. Miss Rust to wed Lieut Beverley and Mrs J D Russell back home after hospital stay.
Mr and Mrs Charles C Fiuunk houser entertain tomorrow afternoon at their Clarke County home near White Post for a small group of local friends.
Eddie Brietz surveys a wild sports column touting potential fall arrivals and managerial moves. notes include Steve Casey threats, Casey Stengel and the Boston Bees, Jack Kearns quips, Henry Holt’s pitched win, Van Mungo lineage, Glenn Cunningham Archie San Romani feud, Bill McKechnie Reds, Jimmy Bronson and Floyd Gibbons, Trautman all-star invite, Fred Apostoli Tahoe training, Ed Cochran ranch, Joe Louis tenure doubts, Mike Jacobs push, Michigan State football vigor, Bachman building East Lansing home, Hornsby office meddling, George Barton spree, and George Jr. KMOX baby joy.
Q and A format offers guidance on social introductions during vacations, using shared interests and sports as icebreakers. It also covers proper watermelon etiquette, recommending a fork and small bites with seeds left on the plate. A brief condolence call is advised as especially short.
Social items from Millwood and Clarke County list gatherings at The Moorings The Glen Woodley Eventide and Rosney with guests from New York Washington and Berryville. Attendees include Miss Jacqueline Winslow Miss Mary Dougherty Miss Anne Williams Major and Mrs Henderson and other local residents.
Mrs George Burwell Mrs David Pepper and Miss Pauline Bowie drove to Charlottesville Virginia on Thursday to visit Mrs Harrison Taylor in Keswick. They were joined by Miss Eloise Page who will stay in Charlottesville before returning to Columbia North Carolina. The ladies golf team beat Winchester at Blue Ridge Country Club by three points. Mr Richard Wilmer Jr hosted a luncheon Wednesday for their house guest Miss Emery Gil with guests Miss Louise Moore and others.
Winchester, Misses Mary and Gertrude Dougherty, Miss Jacqueline Winslow, Margaret Dole, Anne Meade, Mr. Louis Meade, Mr. Roland Mitchell, Mr. Tyson Gilpin, Mr. William Bell Watkins Jr. and Mr. Gordon Grayson of Middleburg are listed in a community notice.
Stanley Miller of the U S Navy attached to Warrington as radio operator is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Miller, of West Boscawen Street for ten days. Mr. L A Hudson and Mrs. Hudson of Albin plan a Monday departure for a trip through Richmond and parts of North Carolina and Tennessee. Mrs. Marie Chenoweth and Mrs. Virginia Thompson and their children of Thomas, W Va, visit Mr. and Mrs. B W Unger at their Gainesboro area home.
Mrs. Kenneth N. Gilpin and her son motor to Washington D C on Thursday to meet her sister Mrs. McGee Tyson who will be their guest at Scaleby indicating a family reunion in the nation's capital.
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