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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1937

Page

8

Social calendar items for local clubs and class reunion

Monday 7 30 p m American Legion Auxiliary meets at Mrs Claude Grim home North Washington Street. Tuesday 12 30 p m Lions Club luncheon and meeting at George Washington Hotel. 8 00 p m Class of 1936 Handley High School reunion at Orks.

American Legion Auxiliary Claude Grim North Washington Street Lions Club George Washington Hotel Handley High School Orks Handley Yorks Cabin Camp WEAF NBC Neilie Revell Science WABC CBS Mary H. Beard WJZ London WBC Poland Meredith Willson

Etiquette Qs on Names Glassware and Gifts

Modern etiquette guidance covers name signing at hotels for a mother and son with line breaks for the son as Master Robert Thompson. It also states men should hold wine glasses by the stem and that wedding gifts for a groom friend should be sent to the bride.

R. J. Thompson Cincinnati Ohio Robert Thompson

Front Royal Socials and Visits Chronicle

Front Royal residents and visitors are featured in a roundup of weekend happenings. Mary Lee Duncan spent Saturday in Washington while Mrs. Frank Grabill of Gretna, Virginia, visited town with Dr. and Mrs. E. H. Keyser. Capt. Clifford Dennis and family plan to move to ssours, leaving Front Royal after a year here.

Front Royal Mary Lee Duncan Washington Frank Grabill Gretna, Va Town Mrs E. H. Keyser Clifford Dennis Sam Majors Motor Ssours Captain Dennis Howard Templeton Bert Gilkey Frank Gibb, Jr Frank John Hoskins Hollis Hoskins Ira. Beaty Richmond Mrs. Welton Beaty

Miss Polly Werth Engaged To Mr Cary Randolph

Major and Mrs. James R. Werth of Alexandria announce the engagement of their daughter Polly Herndon Werth to Mr Gary Jacquelin Randolph of Martinsville. He is a Virginia University graduate and practicing attorney in Virginia. she attended St Timothy's School and debuted in 1934.

Polly Werth Cary Randolph James R. Werth Alexandria Virginia Polly Herndon Werth Gary Jacquelin Randolph Martinsville Winslow Hoxton Randolph Emerson Institute Washington, D. C Margaret Robinson Randolph Miss Werth St. Timothy’s School Catonsville Norfolk German Club Norfolk Mr. Randolph University of Virginia Delta Psi Fraternity George Washington University William Randord Turkey Island Randolph Magill Randolph Virg

Miss Miller Weds Dr John Pettus at Yale Chapel

Miss Maude Miller daughter of Rev and Mrs Edward Iller of Inwood West Virginia wed Dr John Winston Pettus in Yale's Dwight Memorial Chapel after Yale Medical College commencement. The couple plans California travel then China to visit Pettus parents and travel around the world. Pettus will join Presbyterian Hospital New York in fall.

Maude Miller Edward Iller Inwood W. Va Yale Medical College John Winston Pettus John Pettus Peiping China Dwight Memorial Chapel Yale Miller Sydney Lovett Yale University Alva Jefferson Washington Helen Russell Arlene Staub Dr. Pettus New York Bunker Hill High School Gallinger Hospital Clark Miller Granville Shirley Frances Trimble

Peach Growers Urged To Spray For Brown Rot

County Agent I Pred Stine issues a bulletin urging local peach growers to apply one spray or dust during picking and marketing due to rain humidity and warm weather fostering brown rot on early varieties. Recommendations include sulfur-based liquids or dusts and thorough spraying to reduce peach moth damage.

I. Pred Stine

Three Men Fined After Hit Man Mishap Near Pront Royal

PRONT ROYAL June 28 Three men from Winchester and Hagerstown faced fines in Trial Justice Olmstead's court after a hit-man mishap near this place. C Martin owner of the car from Winchester was fined 100 dollars plus costs and had a six month jail term suspended on payment of the fine and damage costs to Frank P Holt of Downington Pa. Robert Collier and Johnnie Mercer from Hagerstown were fined 10 dollars and costs for drunkenness on a public highway.

Pront Royal Winchester Hagerstown

Tallest Patrolman in Cincinnati Draws Crowds

Patrolman Harry Koester, six feet nine inches, is a familiar sight directing traffic on a busy downtown corner in Cincinnati Ohio. Visitors ask his height daily while Nora D Hall notes the scene for Central Press.

Cincinnati Harry Koester U.S Visitors Daily Koester Nora D. Hall Central Press

Missing Woman Reported Near Mountain Trails

The seventy-some year old woman vanished during rain after her husband Mr. Dellinger left to buy supplies at a filling station. He returned to find her missing while she had been unwell for some time and had walked back toward the mountains.

Dellinger

Holt forecasts bigger Virginia school fund expansion

State Senator Saxon Holt of Newport News campaigns in the Shenandoah Valley and says the state treasury and projected revenues put the next legislature in a position to raise public education funding. He backs a minimum teacher salary, a nine month term, retirement plan, and free texts, and supports the Virginia Education Association plan for about 6 million dollars more. He notes revenues may limit full implementation but favors advancing as far as possible without raising taxes. He says teachers need better pay to maintain respect and cover costs for books and periodicals.

Strasburg Saxon W. Holt Newport News Shenandoah Valley Virginia Education Association Holt

Harvest Prospects Up While Pests Challenge Crops

Harvest notes indicate county yields may surpass last year due to favorable weather. Some corn growers report insects and destructive pests requiring replanting. Rolling land shows pest damage described as spotted fields.

Caterpillar wins small prize at school pet show

Prize size in St. Louis saw Richard Laferty carry his entry on his palm winning smallest pet. The caterpillar took the prize at the school playground pet show.

St. Louis Richard Laferty

Crosby and movie group open Del Mar race track broadcast

Bing Crosby and fellow stars open the Del Mar track near San Diego with a 45 minute NBC broadcast. Crosby chairs the track board with Constance Bennett and will perform on air alongside Clem McCarthy. The opening race is the San Diego handicap.

New York Bing Crosby del Mar San Diego Calif NBC Bing Constance Bennett Clem McCarthy

Brooks' Pharmacy Ad Promotes Cold Sodas and Treats

At Our Fountain jumbo ice cream sodas ten cents gigantic milk shakes ten cents double dip ice cream cones five cents old fashion plate ice cream ten cents raspberry and lime sherberts available at Brooks' Pharmacy contact phone 766 for details.

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AINE Front Royal and Warren County News Royal Katie Jones Alice Rhodes Hazel Thompson Frostburg Charles Board Point Marion Board Luther ‘Board William Brower New York City Mrs. Brower Annie Compton J. J. Foster Richmond Hotel Foster Edwin Thompson Ernest Thompson Joseph Borden, Jr Jesse D. Borden Louise Core Gloucester Benjamin Borden Charles McClue Jane Brower Grayson Yarrington Baltimore Frank Russell Henry S. Wagner Ireland Aubrey G. Weaver Roanoke Mattie Brown Annie Buck George Cooley James Hafer Chambersburg, Pa Buddy Dodd Billy Graber Powell School Graber, Jr Ghide P. Graber Wash W. N. Graber Maxwell Mathews Miss Ida Guard Stephens City Kirby O. Lutz Detroit Ardell Mich Ww. 0. Lutz Shawnee Ave Viciy Faulkner Charles James Faulkner Boydyville Gillette Joseph Massie R._E. Byrd H.B. McCormac R. Gray Williams University of Va J. Victor Arthur Allan Mmert Martinsburg Thomas Byrd Philip Williams Farmington Country Club Texas Arthur Robinson Delmar Robinson Wayside Inn Middletown Leslie B. Shepherd R. H Hardy Dallas Ralph Fansler South Stewart Street Miss Barkdoll Stouffer George W. Stover United Breton Church Goldie M. Barkdoll Charles S. Stouffer Herman Barkdol Charles Stouffer Miss MacDonald Race MacDonald Berryville Frances Smith William Chamberlain Mrsville Meade Frankittle Leesburg Front Royalis Chapin Huntington He‘Flood Joseph Massey Ilchester Spencer Itel Clarke County Peielas DuShane Miss Miller Berkeley Springs Sherman Dick Ray Hicks Ora Bailey Anna Marie Isabelle Bailey Albert McCormick Garvin Bowles Telfair Henkel Carpenter Edwin Ritter Ann Bowen Glen Duckworth United Brethren Church J. R. Collis State Fish Hatchery Miss White Fearnow Alice White Cherry Run Clarence F. Fearnow G. W. White C. W. Fearnow West Orange N. J Miss Lovett Duncan Fred Duncan Russell Lovett Harrisonburg Harry Loy Paw Paw Mr. Duncan E. A. Duncan Anna Lovett Capon Bridge Mrs. Duncan White Sulphur Springs Louis Zuckerman Abe Bariff Dunn, N.C Anne Elting Charies Elting Chas. Elting Merrimans Lane Normandie England Melvin Green South Washington Street New England William Randolph Burke George Smith Ed. Green H. B. McCormac, Jr Chapel Hill N. C University of North Carolina Rut” Coffey Philadelphia Winchester Golf Club Nina Wolford Keyser J. W. Wolford Frank Littleton Aldie Dulaney Randolph Upperville Georgia Conrad West Boscawen Street James McKennan Washington,Pa James P. Reardon, Jr Eugene Grabb Gettysburg Arthur Hunt Fred Hunt, Jr West Piccadilly Street Catherine Patton C. F. Patton Valley Avenue Richmond, Va Clavie Tigner Edward Barr Tennyson Avenue Atlantic City J. Luther Neff Chevy ,Chase Washinton D. C Rev. Neff Market Street Methodist Church Oscar Harry Ralph Kerr Street C. C. Jones Halifax Hebbie Waters Margaret Byrd C. M. Henkel Merchant Marine Service C. M. Henkel, Sr Nora Hall Philco Forrest Jones “Florist Connie’s Beauty Shop Rainwater National Avenue Claude B. Smalts Underwood's Underwood N. Loudoun St Independence Hall Delphia S. Davis Wilson Japan United States Tokyo Ernest Gill San Francisco Wjz-Nbc Radio Forum Stewart McDonald Burns and Allen West Margaret Speaks Fibber McGee and Molly Phil Spitalny Frank Black Charlie Barnet Hollace Shaw Heidi's Wayne King Carl Carmer Bernie Cummins Hughie Barrett Good Times Society Goldman John and Elaine Barrymore Richard the Third Jesse Crawford the Commercial & Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation O’connell S. Braddock St Brooks’ Pharmacy Miller & Anderon Winchester Front Royal Eaton Pifer Printing CO Loudoun St Sunshine Cleaners Sunshine Piccadilly St Cadillac R.G.A. Store R. G. A. and McKay Coffee Largent Sanitary Cash Store Cameron and Piccadilly Sts PTTL
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