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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1937
Page
8
Women's Auxiliary hosts a garden party at Maxfield the home of Mrs H B McCormac at 5 30 p m followed by a regular Saturday night dance at the Winch Country Club at 10 30 p m.
Mrs. Ann Elizabeth Kirkpatrick of Middletown marks her 100th birthday in Lexington Virginia with a personal message from President Roosevelt. A birthday cake from Lexington Mayor and a $200 plus gift book are among the notable tributes as she remains active in her longtime home on South Main Street.
Members and former members of the Old Stone Church are reminded of the annual reunion to be held this year Saturday August 21 at the Old Stone Church near Greenspring in this county. All old pupils of the school their descendants and friends are invited to attend the celebration. The building was first used in 18
The notice promotes a toy shop style soda shop offering Jumbo Ice Cream Sodas for 10c and Gigantic Milk Shakes for 10c. It advertises Double Dip Ice Cream in Cynes for 5c and Old Fashioned Pine Ice Cream for 10c, listing Brooks' Pharmacy and a phone number 766.
The guidance notes mailing engraved announcements to distant friends and not in close touch. It also covers that dinner invitations should bear both host and hostess names and that a business letter should be lucid and brief.
The Julia Tyler Rosenberger Zone of the Missionary Society will meet at the Methodist Church in Stephens City next Tuesday at 10 a.m. Miss Mary Terault leads the event with district secretary Miss Edith Miller in attendance to offer suggestions. Attendees should bring a box luncheon. Full attendance is requested.
A group of young people attended a party last night at the East Cecil street home of Miss Johnedith Henry. Guests included Miss Zorpha Seabright Miss Betsy Birmingham Miss Anne Browne Miss Louise Miller and others. Streamers balloons and Japanese lanterns decorated the house and lawn.
Walter Knee and Ralph Cain of the R. M. Swimley organization returned from High Point North Carolina where they spent part of the week at the mid summer southern furniture and rug show. Over 600 buyers attended with strong sales in floor coverings and heavy demand for medium priced articles. Miss Myrtle Huber of Meadow Brook Farm spent Friday afternoon in Winchester with friends.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth N Gilpin and their sons Tyson and Donald, with friends from Richmond, prepare to travel to Austria next month. They will likely engage in grouse shooting while abroad. The group departs soon after the yearling sales at Saratoga where ten thoroughbreds from Kentmere are consigned for August 4.
In Camden Arkansas the Jinx Building downtown was wrecked by fire for the third time since 1924. Owner 8 A Doyle says he will not rebuild and plans to plant trees on the spot after yet another blaze following prior fires and a tornado.
This morning at 11 Rev. S J Goode officiated as Miss Gladys Elizabeth Morris married Holmes Daniel Curl. Both residents of the city, the couple will live in Winchester where the groom works. The bride is daughter of Newton and Mrs Morris. Attending relatives include guests from Front Royal and Kernstown.
Major Henry L. Gibbons A S A spoke at the Rotary Club in Front Royal after being introduced by Col. Warren W. Whitside at the Remount Depot. Other guests included Capt. Alex Stewart, Ralph Mims, Sam Roszel, and Dr. Bruce Conrad. The report notes an unfinished seismograph task and an alarm clock issue during testing.
Public notice from Front Royal and Warren County News lists editorial, subscription, and advertising services with contact telephone Front Royal 149 R. Details specify service offerings and how to reach the office for inquiries or subscriptions.
Front Royal society column lists guests and travels including Mr. and Mrs. Q D Gasque hosting Mrs. Annabelle Rein burg and Mr. Mario Cimino of New York. Several residents plan trips to Rehoboth Beach Delaware while others visit relatives, hospitals, or attend weekend gatherings.
Readable fragments show Star Job Prinsa offering money saving prices on services and opportunities. The notice highlights specials and invitations for customers seeking value and efficiency.
Frances Parkinson Keyes recounts postwar Washington life under five administrations. Born Charlottesville Virginia she studied in Boston Europe and married Henry Wilder Keyes. Her other works include Queen Anne's Lace Lady Blanche Farm The Safe Bridge and Honor Bright.
Miss Avis Jackson Mc Cauley daughter of Mrs Mae Jackson Mc Cauley of Roanoke and Mr James Canter son of Mr Millard Canter of Front Royal announced. The wedding occurred at the bride mother house in Roanoke with Rev Marry Smith of a Roanoke Methodist church officiating.
Mrs. Stuart H. Edmonds and her son Sidney have come back to their home in Clements Maryland after staying with Mrs. A. B. Tucker for several days.
Mr Joseph Trai Jr of Pine Grove Dairy in Whitney Road, Fairport, hosted guests the week as Mr J B Sullivan and Mr Bruce H of the Tre scott Company attended the event.
Radio highlights list a 6 45 pm WEAF NBC program "Human Side of Marconi" featuring anecdotes about the inventor from those who knew him. The schedule also notes Wimbledon Davis Cup finals, and a dense lineup across WEAF NBC WABC CBS and WJZ NBC with various musical and talk shows through Saturday and Sunday.
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