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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1939

Page

8

Madison Lodge Weekly Meeting at Odd Fellows Hall

A weekly meeting at 8:00 p.m. of Madison Lodge I O O F is held at the Odd Fellows Hall.

Madison Lodge I. O Odd Fellows Hall

Charity and wedding notes from Frederick County and Charles Town

The Winchester Life Theatre cast and staff dined at the Funkhouser home in Charles Town after a rain delayed trip, honoring Judith Owen on her birthday. The event featured singing and performances by Margaret Clark and James Clark, with many guests from Winchester and nearby towns in attendance. In Frederick county, Margaret Clendennon Larrick and Ashby Brumback wed in Woodstock with no attendants, planning a near Winchester home post wedding. The community notes also mention a Ladies Aid meeting, a pause in Community Chorus rehearsals until September, and updates on Dorothy Ewing and her mother’s Asbury Park trip, plus Miss Ewing resuming dance studies in New York.

Outward Bound Winchester Life Theatre Charles Town R. J. Funkhouser Blue Ridge Mountains Shenandoah Funkhousers Judith Owen Miss Owen Midget Mollie Barbara Owen New York Funkhouser Piamo Margaret Clark James .Clark Justin Funkhouser Fatrt Avenue Hawaii George Smith Schuyler Larkin Ian C. MacCallum Roy Ryden Margaret @lark Patricia Hill Washington Anne K. Russell Virginia Bova Margaret Sullivan Aloise Brill Rachel Jennings Marie Evelyn Cline Walter Massey Raymond Sheetz Joel Leadbeater Ridge White Joe Thomas Bill Harris H.B. McCormac James March Jim Largcent Monte Bourgaily Jimmy Clark Robert McKelvy Marvin Funkhouser Winchester I. H. Shupp F. H Nicols Hagerstown Raymond Smith Nelson Reynolds Mol Nie Barbara Paul McIver Frederick County Margaret Clendennon Larrick Ashby Brumback Woodstock Jonathan Edwards John W. Larrick Chambersville Brumback R. E. Brumback Middletown Shenandoah Production Credit Association Middletown High School Handley I. Fred Stine Miss Ewing Mrs. Locke Asbury Park Dorothy Ewing W. F. Locke Ewing School of Dance

Prince in Exile: Albanian Crown Prince’s Sweden Airing

A charming image shows the newborn Crown Prince of Albania in the arms of his nurse during an airing in Stockholm. The infant fled with King Zog and Queen Geraldine as Italian forces invaded, the family escaping while the child was less than a week old.

Crown Prince Albania Stockholm Sweden Zog Geraldine

Miss Ritter Weds Mr. Orndorff in Winchester Ceremony

Vivian Ritter and Paul Orndorff were married Sunday evening at 8 at Rev. Roy Schmucker's residence 415 North Loudoun Winchester. Bride is daughter of Mrs. Mary Ritter and groom son of Preston Orndorff and Mr. and Mrs. John Eddys relocate to Norfolk after a year in the Rosenberger apartments. Frank Eutsler returns from New York World's Fair with relatives visiting in Maryland Eastern Shore.

Miss Ritter Orndorff Roy S&s. Schmucker North Loudoun Street Vivian Ritter Paul .Orndorff Winchester Mary Ritter M Orndorff Preston Orndorff Frank Eutslers Frank Eutsler Eastern Shore Maryland Mr. Eutsler Allen B. Merrill Eutslers New York

Maryland educated dentist to open office on Amherst Street

Dr James C Davis a local graduate of the University of Maryland Dental College plans to open his office August 1 at 120 Amherst Street in the former McGuire building. Dr and Mrs W W McIntyre of Fairmont Avenue will depart with their daughter Betty Wells for Washington DC for a several day visit. Miss Alma Bean of Philadelphia Pa stayed with her parents on South Stewart Street over the weekend. Miss Sadie Campbell, visiting Miss Carrie Hunter, has returned to Catonsville Md. Miss Jeanne Shade returned home on Handley Boulevard after a week with Miss Doris Crowder in Roanoke Va.

Champe C. Conner South Washington Street St. Louis James C. Davis Dental College The University of Maryland Amherst Street William P. McGuire W. W. McIntyre Fairmont Avenue Betty Wells Washington, D. C Alma Bean Philadelphia Mrs E. P. Bean South Stewart Street Sadie Campbell Carrie Hunter Catonsville Jeanne Shade Handley Boulevard Doris Crowder Roanoke Frank Pritchard H. T. Snapp Opequon Kathleen Snapp Middletown Washington Evelyn Witt Pritchard Miss Snapp

Payne Family Reunion Amid Rainy Weather at Big Springs

Descendants of Joseph Edwards gathered for the Payne family tenth annual reunion on the lawn of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Payne in Big Springs despite threatening rain. Attendees included Marshall and Robert Payne with relatives from Charles Town, Wichita, and other towns. The day featured a program with songs, a short play by the Martinsburg Little Theatre Guild, prayers, songs, and an officers' reelection, followed by iced watermelon as the group dispersed.

Joseph Edwards Ernest Payne Big Springs John M. Payne J. J. Trussell Charles Town Mollie Coyle Tablers Station Marshall Payne Robert Payne Wichita Kansas Ruth and Bernnice Payne Kan Adelia Braithwaite Pikeside J. M. Rayne S. R. Diehl Martinsburg Presbyterian Church Carl W. Hiser Elmira Kogelschatz Lucille Meredith Winifred Likar America Thomas Keedy Hiser Dan Arnica The Umbrella Man,” Jean Sperow C. E., Riley Howard Wright Thomas Reedy Wylia Belle Payne Marie Trussell Emma Ridgeway

Modern Etiquette Answers on Holding Center Stage

A reader asks about forwardness in conversation and etiquette. The reply cites Greville on wardness arising from ignorance, notes doormen’ s routine service means thanks are not required, and provides a polite introduction phrase for two women.

Gre-ville

Residents Return After Visits to Farm and Cities

Mrs. Peter Yates Brinton and Mrs. Burr P. Harrison with son Tommy returned home after a few days near Richmond at Windsor Farm, home of Mr. and Mrs. William Littering. Miss Mary Jackson went back to Winchester after a month in New York City for the World's Fair, with stops in Philadelphia and Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence L Williams and daughter Helen Elizabeth spent Sunday with Rev. and Mrs. Floyd M Lucas in Shepherdstown West Virginia. Helen Elizabeth stayed longer.

Peter Yates Brinton Burr P. Harrison Tommy Richmond Winsdor Farm William Mary Jackson Winchester New York City Philadelphia Washington Clarence L. Williams Helen Elizabeth Williams Floyd M. Lucas Shepherdstown W. Va Miss Williams

Local Social and Civic Notes From Front Royal

Mrs Alfred Shryock and children from Baltimore visited relatives in Front Royal and returned home. Mr and Mrs Richard Baldwin hosted Miss Lula Miller and Miss Mildred Karicofe of Harrisonburg over the weekend. Rev E B Jackson preached at Luray Baptist Church. Tip Saffell spent Thursday in Washington for treatment at the Veterans Hospital. Dr W J Olds is a patient at the Veterans Hospital in Washington. Trial Justice W G Olmstead of Warren County spoke on the functions of the Trial Justice Court at a Front Royal Rotary Club luncheon. Rotarian R B Sprigg of Arlington visited the club.

Alfred Shryock Baltimore Roderick Shryock Richard Baldwin Lula Miller Mildred Karicofe Harrisonburg W. G. Olmstead Warren County Trial Justice Court Front Royal Rotary Club Judge Olmstead Trial Justic Court R. B. Sprigg Arlington Front Royal W. M. Proctor

Nation Faces Potential Public Debt Of Sixty Two Billion

Senate hearing cited by Senator Byrd estimates total contracted and authorized indirect debt could reach about 62 billion dollars. He notes existing guarantees and authorized but unused credits plus pending lending and housing bills could push the total beyond the legal bond limit.

R. M. Lynn Richmond News Washington Harry F. Byrd Senate Byrd United States William H. King Dutah Congress General Accounting Office House of Representatives

Social notes from Front Royal and Warren County area

Local brief lists residents and visitors with ties to Front Royal Virginia including Mr and Mrs W M Proctor Clinchfield statements and relatives. Names include Laurence Boerner Prudence Bowers Evelyn Gemmill Pauline Gemmill Loretta Clark Jean Wiltshire Otway Miller Hugh Miller and others visiting or residing in or near Front Royal and surrounding areas.

Potts Hosts Richmond Guests At Kernstown Area Gathering

Mr Thurman Potts entertained informally at his home near Kernstown yesterday afternoon. Miss Ann Sanders and Miss Edith Willis, both of Richmond, spent the weekend as guests of Mr and Mrs William Bell of South Stewart Street, the former’s brother in law and sister.

Thurman Potts Kernstown Ann Sanders Edith Willis Richmond William Bell South Stewart Street

Winchester guests attend dinner party honoring visitor

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Rosenberger and Mr. Seddon Nelson were among the Winchester people at ending the dinner party given Saturday by Miss Mary Lou Hitt near Front Royal in honor of Miss Peggy Wilcox of Philadelphia who is visiting Miss Hitt.

Paul Rosenberger Seddon Nelson Winchester Mary Lou Hitt Parker Hitt Front Royal Peggy Wilcox Philadelpe

John Barrymore A County Squire continues amid illness and humor

The segment notes John Barrymore in a county self parody show with a lively run prior to a May illness. It highlights Ballymore’s playful audience rapport including a moment with Jack Benny and quips about the night’s laughter. The nearby productions ranged from The Midako to modernized operetta numbers.

Clifford Goldsmith Federal Theatre Jack Benny Barrymore Benny

Return from World’s Fair trips inform local residents

Miss Evelyn C. Dean of the District Nurse Association has returned home on Courtfield Avenue after a visit to the World's Fair in New York City and Atlantic City. Her nephew Dick Dean Rhodes accompanied her. Also returning were Miss Louise Zirkle of San Francisco and Mrs. Fred Crisman and her son Dick from New Jersey and New York where they attended the World’s Fair.

Evelyn C. Dean District Nurse Association Courtfield Avenue New York City Atlantic City Miss Dean Dick Dean Rhodes Louise Zirkle San Francisco Calif Fred Crisman New Jersey New York

Mrs. W. F. Clark and son visit Bubbling Springs

Mrs. W. F. Clark and her son William F. Clark Jr. returned home after spending a week with Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Lichliter at Hemlock Lodge the summer home at Bubbling Springs West Virginia.

W. F. Clark William F. Clark, Jr Dudley Lichliter Hemlock Lodge Bubbling Springs W. Va

Barbara Bell Pattern 1793 B for youths sizes 8 to 16

Barbara Bell Pattern No 1793 B offers frocks in voile linen or batiste for fall and spring sizes 8 to 16. Size 10 uses 312 yards of 35 inch fabric and 242 yards of narrow ribbon for bows. Includes step by step chart. Prices 15 cents pattern 15 cents book.

Barbara Bell

Also Mentioned on This Page

Little Theatre Margaret Larrick Woodstock Parsonage Ebenezer Ladies Aid Group Ladies Aid Society of the Ebenezer Church of Christ Raul Anderson Brooks’ Pharmacy W. B. Snider & Son Alecia Beauty Salon John Eddys Norfolk, Va John Eddy Rosenberger Eddy National Bank Payne Eleanor Scully Mt. Clair N. J Erwin N. Wilson Betty Riley Round Bay Annapolis Betty Peace Walter Anderson Juanita James Leonard Mason Phyllis Glenda Sawyer Garland Andreson Luray Harry Carper Charley Carper Helen Carper Carrie Madgan Patsy Heldreth Rural Retreat Chalmers Nelson Frederick Avenue Matt H. Ebersole Zep's Bay Jones Beach Long Island Henrietta Forbes E. B. Jackson D. D Luray Baptist Church Tip Saffell Veterans’ Hospital W. J. Olds Veterans Hospital Front Royal and Warren County News Laurence Boerner Prudence Boerner Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Co Frank Stout George E. Bowen C. M. Venable, Jr Here T. K. Bowers Evelyn R. C. Gemmill Pauline Gemmill Red Lion, Pa Wallace Long Virginia Beach T. W. Downing A. D. Cone B. J. Hillidge Loretta Clark Brooklyn, N. Y W. W. Whiteside Front Royal Remount Depot Jean F. Wiltshire Martinsburg, W. Va R. W. Payne Otway Miller Hugh Madison Court House Lawrence Weaver Dr. Weaver Brooke Weaver Mr. C. L. Smith Clayton, N. C Mr. J. Carson Woodford Bedford John Barrymore Huntsberry Shoe Pifer Printing CO N. Loudoun St Haldeman South Main St the Commercial & Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corp United Food Stores Underwood the Evening Star Barbara Bell Pattern Service Winchester Evening Star Times Square Station New York, N. Y
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