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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1938

Page

8

Social and Personal notes from the area society scene

A wedding at Mrs Barr's West Peyton street was solemnized by Rev Ronald S Wilson with only family and close friends present. The bride Miss S R Atwell of Richmond wore navy blue chiffon. She is Handley 1935 and taught in county schools. Mr Nelson, son of Mr and Mrs C A Nelson, works for Community Baking Co Cumberland Md. The couple will live in the city after a short wedding trip. Other local society items include church solos by Hubert Kerr at Grace Church, Miss June Cline on organ, and notices of residents visiting, traveling, and classes.

Barr West Peyton Street Ronalds. Wilson Loudoun Street Miss Atwell Madison College Harrisonbure Nelson C. A. Nelson Dana Nelson Handley Community Baking Co Cumberland Hubert Kerr Grace Church Presbyterian Church Grace Lutheran Church Schubert June Cline Robert F. Cline Helen Woore Wil Rheimberger

Regular Saturday night dance at Winchester Golf Club

Calendar lists a regular Saturday night dance at Winchester Golf Club at 10 30 p m. Also noting a Monday meeting of the Little Garden Club at Fielding near Berryville and an 8 p m gathering of the Madison Lodge I O O F on East Bosca wen street.

Winchester Golf Club Little Garden Club Fielding

Forgotten Woman Daisy Tegtmeyer Refuses Estate Accounting

Daisy Tegtmeyer, 53, known as Silent Daisy, has begun her sixth year in Cook County Jail Chicago for contempt of court after refusing to provide an accounting of an Iowa estate tied to her late husband Edward. Authorities say she keeps records hidden despite court orders.

Daisy Tegtmeyer Cook County Chicago Daisy Iowa Edward

Miss Harriet Krise Hosts Dinner For Elmira College Guest

Miss Harriet Krise entertained at a dinner in honor of Miss Nancy St Clair of Buffalo who arrived to visit Elmira College classmates. Guests included Mollie Glass Virginia Baker Rosalie Oakes Lillian Oakes Rachel Jennings Anne Quirk Betty Zigler Mary Elizabeth Ebert and others at the Krise home. Also noted Miss Jeanne Brill and Miss Betty Nixon hosted an informal party at the Nixon home with a list of guests and escorts.

Harriet Krise New York House Wilbur Krise West Clifford Street Nancy St. Clair Buffalo N. Y Elmira College Elmira Mollie Glass Virginia Baker Rosalie Oakes Lillian Oakes Rachel Jennings Anne Quirk Betty Zigler Mary Elizabeth Ebert Phyllis Bryarly Kenneth Robinson Messrs Douglas DuShane Joe Johannes Joe Thomas Robert Greer Harry W. Ebert, Jr Jim Sargent Ralph Hardy Roy Hockman Andrew Babb Miss Nixon Miss Brill Jeanne Brill Betty Jean Nixon John Nixon Amherst Street Jeanne Ebert Carol Lindstrom Phyllis Fowle Jean Baker Kitty Lou Arnold June Cline Janet Huyett Jeanne Shryock Anne Light Janet Nixon Hubert Kerr Lester Arnold Bill McIntyre Wayne Whitham Billy Clark Bill Miller Logan Massey Barney Robinson James Huyett Clayton Cochran William Miller Douglas Haines Jack Sale Edgar Whiting Henry Whiting

Debutante Miss Robert Young Conrad to Be Presented

Mrs. Robert Young Conrad issues invitations for a dance honoring her daughter Miss Robert Young Conrad at Winchester Golf Club on September 7. Miss Conrad, a recent graduate of St. Catherine’s School in Richmond Virginia, will debut in Baltimore this winter. the September party ushers her to society in Winchester and northern Virginia.

Robert Young Conrad Winchester Golf Club Conrad St. Catherine’s School Richmond Baltimore Winchester Virginia

Three Comrades Introduces A New Romantic Couple

Robert Taylor and Margaret Sullivan star in Three Comrades opening at the Capitol Theatre Monday. The film, based on Erich Maria Remarque’s novel, follows disillusioned postwar individuals rebuilding their lives. Franchot Tone and Robert Young also star.

Robert Taylor Margaret Sullavan Capitol Theatre Margaret Sullivan Erich Muriame10ue

Local social notes of families visiting relatives and friends

Misses Noell and June Racey of 967 Virginia avenue leave with grandparents for Richmond Virginia to spend the weekend. Other visits include Miss Mary Kramer from Washington D C staying with her parents in Pennsylvania avenue and Miss Marian Nathanson visiting the Kramers.

Noell June Racey Frisby Racey Virginia Avenue J. H. Dolphin Richmond Mary Kramer Washington, D. C Philip Kramer Pennsylvania Avenue Marian Nathanson Washington Mrs. Kramer

Take Stage in Steel Hearing

Marion Hepburn sister of Katharine Hepburn testified at a Senate civil liberties hearing in Washington amid charges of union espionage and violence by Republic Steel personnel. Vincent Favorite, a steel union organizer, described being struck with a blackjack by a corporation policeman after a 1937 Youngstown meeting.

Senate Civil Liberties Committee Washington Republic Steel Corporation Marion Hepburn Katharine Miss Hepburn Bennington College Vermont United Federal Workers of America Vincent Favorite Republic Steel Corporation Youngstown Central Press

Will Hayes Urges Ads Increase for Newspapers

Will H Hayes president of the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America urged the film industry to boost advertising, especially in newspapers, to combat the recession. He spoke at the Association of Motion Picture Advertising luncheon in New York on July 14, stressing advertising as essential to create demand and spur production.

Will Hayes New York Will H. Hayes Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of American Hayes

Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Anderson Visit Relatives Here

Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Anderson of Wilmington Ohio stay with Mrs. Meredith Anderson in Clearbrook to see old friends and relatives. This is his first return in three years. Mrs. R. M. Adams leaves for Baltimore to visit her daughter Mrs. A. B. Shryock in Maryland and later Washington Norfolk and Portsmouth with her son Billy.

F. L. Anderson Wilmington Ohio Mr. Anderson Meredith Anderson Clearbrook R. M. Adams Baltimore A. B. Shryock Mr. Shryock Adams Billy Washington Norfolk Portsmouth

Across the Frontiers by Sir Philip Gibbs Now at Library

A library notice promotes Across the Frontiers by Philip Gibbs as a twenty year survey of world politics with chapters on Italy and Germany. It notes Gibbs as a leading journalist and lists other titles available for borrowing. Library hours extend to 7 30 p m until September 1.

Sir Philip Gibbs Philip Gibbs Italy Germany League of Nations Handley Library

Berryville And Clarke County Personal Items

Berryville and Clarke County items note visits and travels of local residents. Claude Feltner and family spend time at Hareystown Maryland Race Track then head to Belair Maryland with horses. Other locals, guests, and relatives are listed with brief movements and visits across Virginia and Maryland.

Berryville, VA Claude Feltner Hareystown Maryland Race Track C. M. Feltner Belair

Etiquette Answers on Introductions and Conduct at Meals

The guide advises that when introducing two men the younger should be presented to the older. If ages are similar, order is not important. Speaking to the hostess’ servants during a meal is discouraged to avoid interrupting service. If a guest breaks a valuable article, they should replace it.

Burglars Rested in Flanagan Home After theft

Arthur R. Flanagan noted the burglars stole $1,000 in silverware while his family vacationed. He described signs they spent several nights in the house and wore his pajamas, implying they were tired after the break in.

Philadelphia Arthur R. Flanagan

Bay Area and Nearby Residents Visit Washington and Virginia

A column of social notes lists Mr and Mrs Pete Hann of Charlestown and Berryville among Washington trips and fishing party guests from Berryville. Several residents travel to Staunton Richmond and Winchester for weekends visiting family friends and attending games.

Pete Hann Charles Town W. Va Berryville Washington, D. C Solomon's Island Messrs Leslie N. Russell Chas. T. Levi Tom Elsen George Skelton Lloyd Russell M. L. Copenhaver Clarence Grubbs Charlestown Bill Ryan Winchester

Rainfall Totals and Averages for City Over 25 Years

Present and past rainfall data show 24 hour precipitation ending today at none. July to date totals 2.45 inches and year to date 16.39 inches. Average monthly rainfall over 1913 to 1937 period lists values from January 2.539 inches to August 3.77 inches with November 2.30 and December 2.33. The average annual rainfall for the 25 year span is 35.36 inches.

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