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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1941

Page

6

Williams Weds Dr Karl Freiderich at Royal Episcopal

Social items note the wedding of Miss Williams to Dr Karl Freiderich, officiated at an Episcopal church in Royal. The couple will honeymoon in Chicago where Dr Steinbach is stationed. Attending locals include Mrs R F Byrd and Mrs H Glaizes.

Karl Freiderich United States Thrill Episcopal Church Royal General Brown Druid Hill Pront Royal Miss Williams Chicago Steinbach de. Steinbach Prederick Steinbach Wildwood Crest N. J R. FE. Byrd

Birthday Party Held For Norman Sirbaugh In Front Royal

Mrs Sadie Sirbaugh and daughter Miss Winifred Sirbaugh hosted a birthday supper at their Front Royal home in honor of Mrs Norman Sirbaugh celebrating his twenty eighth birthday. Mr Sirbaugh serves as assistant manager at Sargents stores. Relatives and friends attended and a pleasant evening was enjoyed with refreshments.

Norman Sirbaugh Sadie Sirbaugh Winifred Sirbaugh Front Royal

Miss Tillett Wed To Mr. Jackson in New York City

Miss Elizabeth Tillett of New York married Cecil B. Jackson of Durham North Carolina on June 26 in New York City. After a brief honeymoon the couple will reside in Durham. Mrs. Jackson taught at Stephens City High School last year. Mrs. Landacre and Mrs. Welton Landacre of Fairview Ave greet a newborn son born Sunday July 6. Prior to marriage Mrs. Landacre was Daisy Golightly. Mr. S. M. Hughes and grandson from Wilmington Delaware left Martinsburg after visiting for a spell. Mr. George Allum Ridings spends two weeks in Martins with his aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. N. B. 3.

Miss Tillett Jackson Elizabeth Tillett New York Cecil B. Jackson Durham N. C New York City Stephens City High School George Allum- Ridings Martins Mrs. N. B William Elsea Tom Elsea Alberta Elsea Frank Whiting Clarksburg W. Va Dorsey Potter

Modern Etiquette Q and A Digest

A short etiquette column answers how a girl secretary may address her employer with options like Mr. Grant or Mr. Grant my employer. It outlines the church aisle order for a wedding party with ushers, bridesmaids, maid of honor, flower girl, then the bride with her father. It also advises against feeding animals at table due to guest objections.

Mr. Glass To Speak In Bible Class

Mr. W. W. Glass will be guest speaker of the Golden Rule Bible Class at Braddock Street Methodist Church Sunday at 9.45 AM. Other items note people traveling, hospital stays, and relocations in the community.

Mr. Glass W. W. Glass Braddock Street Methodist Church

Berryville Social Roundup Includes Visits and Meetings

Berryville notes list Virgie Buckingham and Mr and Mrs N F Smith of Baltimore as visitors with Mrs Ed Ogden and recount local travelers returning from Rehoboth Beach Arlington Blacksburg Staunton Charlottesville Alexandria and Washington D C. Junior Woman's Club picnic at Dickey's Ridge and other social links mark a busy period with church services and regional exchanges.

Berryville, Va Virgie Buckingham N. F. Smith Baltimore, Md Ed. Ogden Joh N. Dorsey Rehoboth Beach Joseph Dorsey Arlington Henry Kerfoot

Card of Thanks for Kindness and Cat Care

Mr and Mrs D P Wingfield and Family express gratitude to friends for kindness and use of cats during the death of their son.

D. P. Wingfield

Public Affairs Institute Set for Expansion in 1942

Charlottesville July 12 plans for the Institute of Public Affairs call for bigger participation by college students from more campuses and more displays and book reviews. In 1941 the institute drew 2317 registered members from 39 states the District of Columbia and 21 foreign countries with 115 authorities and 70 speakers.

Charlottesville Institute of Public Affairs University of Virginia Institute District of Columbia Hardy C. Dillard Clark Hall Cabell Hall Richmond William L. Shirer Louis Fischer Berlin University of Virginia Library Commonwealth United States Hardy Cross’ Dillard

Oil Company Employees to Vote on Unionizing

The National Labor Board ordered an election within 30 days at the Curtis Bay terminal of the American Oil Company Baltimore. Workers will choose representation by AFL CIO or neither, after the AFL was denied exclusive bargaining status and challenged CIO on ballot presence.

Washington la Board Curtis Bay American Oil Company Baltimore A.F.L C.I.0 S. Oil Workers’ Union AFL C.I.O

Cigarette paper fillers slow or steady the burn with lime and magnesia

The paper used on many cigarette brands contains lime and magnesia as a filler. Such wrappers seem to help the cigarette hold fire when lighted, contributing to a steady continuous burn.

Nurses to serve with Army and Navy within a year

Miss Mary Beard, national director of the American Red Cross Nursing Service, predicts more than 10,000 nurses will serve with the Army or Navy within the next year. The Army Nurse Corps quota for 1942 is 8,237, and the Red Cross is expanding by enrolling in the First Reserve of Nurses. The Red Cross also runs a Nursing Training Camp at Bryn Mawr College to train 200 graduates swiftly.

American Red Cross Nursing Service Washington Red Cross Nursing Reserve America Army Navy Miss Beard American Red Cross Red Cross Bryn Mawr College

DeGrange Fined and Jailed for DWI and License Revocation

In F L Largent Jr court this morning George deGrange drew 200 dollars in fines and costs and 90 days on two charges with 60 days suspended. One charge, DWI with a prior offense, 100 dollars and 30 days jail. the second, driving with license revoked, 100 dollars and 60 days suspended and license revoked for three more years. Other cases heard included Carl Bater window peeping 60 days suspended and Jake Clark assault 10 dollars and costs.

F. L. Largent, Jr George deGrange DeGrange Largent Carl Clifford Bater Jake Clark Whitacre

Soldiers To Attend Cornerstone Rite

The 29th Division will take part in a cornerstone laying at the National Guard armory in Washington on Sunday. About 600 officers and men from the 121st Engineers, special troops and the 104th Quartermaster Regiment will depart Fort George G. Meade in a convoy at 1 p.m.

Fort George G. Meade New National Guard Washington 121St Engineers 104Th Quartermaster Regiment

Culbertson System Dominates Bridge Following

The Culbertson system is used by over 90 percent of the game's estimated 15 million followers, reflecting its dominance among bridge players.

Blitz drill simulates invasion in Anderson city

In Anderson South Carolina 1300 Clemson College cadets staged a make believe fifth column siege. The mock attack seized offices utilities and communications centers while smoke and simulated bombs filled the air. Officials were marched to camps as cadets trained in subversive tactics. The event ended with a cadet dance at the armory.

Anderson S. C Fifth Column Clemson College Anderson Armory

Government mining patents in California began in 1868

The earliest California government mineral patents dated 1868, while the federal mining legislation cited traces to the act of May 10, 1872. The answer notes patents were issued long after the 1849 gold rush and its staking claims era.

California R. W

Booklet by Rev Talbert on The Bible

The Rev W O Talbert retired Methodist minister at 699 National Avenue wrote a compact work titled The Little Handbook for Bible and Church Study. The booklet claims to offer a quick yet comprehensive Bible and church overview and stresses church purpose preaching and inviting others to attend services. It highlights Sunday morning preaching as vital to community life.

W. O. Talbert National Avenue Talbert

Frederick 4-H Club Calendar

The assistant county agent W A Quick Jr submits the weekly report for July 14 listing 4-H club meetings: White Hall July 14 at 9 a.m., Whitacre July 15 at 8 p.m., Hayfield July 16 at a.m., Armel July 17 at 1.30 p.m., Round Hill July 17 at 8 p.m., Mt Airy July 18 at 9 a.m., and Friendly Grove July 16 at 8.

W. A. Quick, Jr White Hall White Hall School Whitacre Whitacre School Hayfield Hayfield School A. m Armel Armel School Round Hill Round Hill Presbyterian Church Mt. Airy Mt. Airy School Friendly Grove

Shenandoah PCA Qualifies to Lend on Wheat Crops

The Shenandoah Production Credit Association qualified to handle loans on stored wheat under the Commodity Credit Corporation program. Julian A. Everly announced that the association may lend to wheat growers owning Class A or Class B stock with an interest rate of 3 percent and no additional fees.

Shenandoah Production Credit Association Commodity Credit Corporation Julian A. Everly

Funeral Services For Mrs Boyce

Funeral services for Mrs Grace Boyce 46 of 19 Fremont Street will be held tomorrow at 1 p.m. at Highland Avenue Presbyterian Church with Rev. W A Wilkerson and Rev. Ralph Cather officiating. Pallbearers include Rufus Boyce Arthur Boyce Harry McKee Wallace Rodgers Kenneth Lonas and Elmer Mason. Interment will be at Mt Pleasant.

Grace Boyce Fremont Street Highland Avenue Presbyterian Church W. A. Wilkerson Ralph Cather Rufus Boyce Arthur Boyce Harry McKee Wallace Rodgers Kenneth Lonas Elmer Mason Mt. Pleasant

Family Expresses Gratitude After Mrs. Anna Bailey’s Death

In kindness for the illness and death of Mrs. Anna Bailey, a family note thanks friends and neighbors for support and prayers during her illness and passing, acknowledging expressions of sympathy and comfort.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Glaizes Ona Brothers Enon Springs Wilmington Del Hughes Brooks’ Pharmacy DIAL Colonial ‘Beauty Piccadilly St Children’s White McCassins Huntsberry Roberta Lee Elsie May Louthan Jane Goss Hood College Frederick Lawrence Fries Velma Fries Memorial Hospital E. Blackburn Moore Louise Dorothy Moore Abney Payne Charleston, W. Va Academy Lane William Lemon Willow Lawn Inn The Valley Pike Lemon J. W. Riley Piccadilly Street Melvin Green Philadelphia Washington Street Tom Baldridge Hampton Carlyle Whiting University of North Dakota West Point Philip Glaize Bowling Flood Cork Street Miss One Flood Joseph Schroth Chesapeake Bay John M. Baarcke Julie Margaret Greenville Henry N. Stephenson H. B. McCormac Roanoke Camp Lee Evelyn Montgomery White Sulphur Springs Margaret Byrd Middleburg Nancy Islin Edgar Cline N.E. Bowen Cline Edward Bowen Earl Bailey Pope Raymond Whitacre Audrey Shank Elmer Fletcher Olan O’roarks Harry and Kenneth Bowen Frances Nancy Jane Bowen Charles C. Peery Elkridge, Md G. M. Hansbrough Braddock Street John D. Leib Harrisburg W. L. Clark Tennyson Ave Elizabeth Kern Lem Wissler Canada Mrs. Sloan Kuykendall Stewart Street Courtfield Ave Berryville Willard Bauer S. B. Crown Woodlawn Columbia Bauer Sara Jane and Willard, Jr Miss Crown Herbert Smalley Fortesque Bob Smalley Mrs. Smalley Charles Levi Blacksburg Joel D. Griffing Mary Boone Peyton James Dakeman Alexandria Mrs Collins Dakeman Harold Potts Washington, D.C Ated E. D. Vaughan Berryville Presbyterian Church Baptist Church A. D. Louthan Clarke Mr. Louthan Carter Louthan China Harold Castleman Upperville Harpers Terry Junior Woman's Club Clarke County Dickey's Ridge Skyline Drive Maurey P. Richmond Concord Elizabeth Endicott Florence and Lula Shepherd Just Dial C. B. Smalts & Son National Ave Public Affairs Institute Dillard Oil Company RED Cross Nursing Service Cornerstone Rite Winchester Rev. Talbert Anna Bailey Bailey Military ‘On Academy J. J. Wicker Fork Union Virginia the Food Center Loudoun St Federal Deposit Insurance Corp Miles Music CO W. Boscawen Underwood N. Loudoun St HALDEMAN’S _CREAMERY
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