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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1939

Page

8

Rotary Club and Bridge Club Meet This Thursday

Calendar lists a Rotary Club meeting at George Washington Hotel at 00 p m. and a 2 45 p m Thursday Bridge Club session at Mrs Lewis e home. At 3 p m Mrs James Yates hosts bridge on Handley Avenue and 7 30 p m the Woman's Auxiliary of Grace Lutheran Church meets at Mrs Walter Bosserman home on Fairmount Avenue.

George Washington Hotel Lewise James Yates Bridge Handley Avenue Woman’s Auxiliary Grace Lutheran Church Walter Bosserman Fairmount Avenue

Engagement Announcement for Bettina Belmont and Newell J Ward

Mrs Arthur White of Middleburg announces the engagement of her daughter Bettina Belmont to Newell J Ward of New York and Middleburg Ward is son of Mrs J Ward of East Hampton and Middleburg He was educated at the University of Inia and in Europe No wedding date set.

Bettina Belmont Arthur White Middleburg Newell J. Ward New York Belmont Raymond Belmont August Bel Ward J. Ward East Hampton University of Inia Europe

G A A to Hold March Business Meeting in Club Rooms

The G A A will meet Thursday evening March 2 at 7 30 in the Kaufman building club rooms. President Mrs Jack Widmyer urges full attendance as several reports will be given. After the business portion a speaker will address the club.

Kaufman Building Jack Widmyer

Junior Board Dinner Dance Gets New Chairman

William Starkey was named general chairman of the Junior Board of Trade dinner dance to be held Easter Monday evening April 10 in the George Washington Hotel ballroom. About one hundred local boarders plus guests from nearby states are expected. Chanters Concert Set for Front Royal Church March 10 with a rehearsal March 3 led by director Mr Haines.

Junior Board of Trade William Starkey George Washington Hotel Washington Maryland West Virginia Pennsylvania Episcopal Church Front Royal Haines

Mrs Jack Wilkins Home From Johns Hopkins

Mrs. Jack Wilkins returns to her North Loudoun street home after four weeks as a patient at Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore. A spine injury from a fall in New York required a serious operation by Dr Bennet of Baltimore, which has proven successful and she expects to greet friends soon.

Jack Wilkins Johns Hopkins North Loudoun Street Baltimore Hosital

Modern Etiquette Q and A on reception timing and monograms

A column by Roberta Lee answers common etiquette questions. The wedding reception follows the ceremony, sherry glasses may be large or small and V shaped, and a hostess may use her monogram on place cards if she wishes.

Roberta Lee

Euterpian Group Discusses Opera Development

The Euterpian study group at Mrs. Harold Rowe's home focused on opera development. Mrs. Herman McKay opened with Verdi life and works while members described Aida Otello and Rigoletto with piano pieces and solo performances. Mary Glenn Lup on presented musical current events and Mrs. Bowles outlined the Virginia Federated Music Clubs Federation idea for future group consideration.

Harold Rowe Herman McKay Guiseppe Verdi Gladys Cochran Eulalia Savage Nalley Elizabeth Grim Mildred Jones Louis Kneiling Humperdinck Hansel and Gretel

Rev Ronald Roland to Speak at Winchester Lenten Service

The Rev Ronald Roland pastor of Meade Memorial Christ Episcopal Church in White Post will preach at Winchester Christ Episcopal Church Thursday at 11 o clock during the Lenten service.

Roland Christ Episcopal Church Ronald Roland Meade Memorial White Post Winchester

Holland couple welcomes daughter Sue Anne at Winchester

Mr and Mrs Russell Holland are receiving congratulations on the birth of a daughter at Winchester Memorial Hospital Tuesday morning. The infant is named Sue Anne. Mrs Holland was formerly Miss Madeline Anderson of Frederick County.

Holland Russell Holland Winchester Memorial Hospital Sue Anne Madeline Anderson Frederick County

Local Society Notes and Upcoming Events

Mrs. Robert M. Glass hosts a luncheon in honor of Mrs. Frederick Small. Two spelling matches at Kauffman School Stephenson on Friday March 3. First match for grades five and six with cash prize. Second is Free for All with Hon. W. W. Glass of Winchester. Puppet show by primary grades. Mrs. Small stays with Mrs. Glaize. Friday bridge club at Mrs. Byrn’s home. Mrs. Baker injured in auto crash at Memorial Hospital. Miss Martha Lee Brown ill with severe cold. Mr. and Mrs. Timberlake to New York City for spring purchases for Timberlakes Store.

Miss Strader Eloise Strader Mary Washington College Fredericksburg Jo Jane Lurber Norfolk Miss. Strader W. R. Strader Wolfe Street Betty Brown Cecelia Riddleberger Harles Town W. Va Strader Henry Gilpin Henry B. Gilpin South Washington Street Frederick Small York, Pa Frederick L. Glaize James I. Russell New York City Winchester Harry K. Russell Memorial Hospital Glass Robert M. Glass Fred L. Galize Kauffman Stephenson Frederick County W. W. Glass Thomas F. Timberlake New York

Lawmakers Replace Flower Gifts With Letters in House

Oklahoma City debate centers on sympathy gifts for ailing representatives. A motion to cap flowers at $5 was amended to $3 and then dropped in favor of sending letters. Rep Bascom Coker led the change while Rep Malcolm Baucum was ruled out of order for proposing penny postcards.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma House of Representatives Bascom Coker Malcolm Baucum

Blue Ridge Hunt Club Holds Clarke Meet in Millwood

The Blue Ridge Hunt gathered in Millwood Clarke on March 1 led by host Joseph Lewis. Attendees included Mrs Margaret Cooper and Mrs George Greenhalgh among others with a hunt breakfast after. Social guests at dinners and gatherings featured the Burr will and Clarke residents. Rev Robert Goodwin announced Lent classes as the group met for hunts and social events.

Millwood Blue Ridge Hunt Joseph Lewis Margaret Cooper Shane Hill Clarke George Greenhalgh Edward Jenkins Jane Brooks Ewart Johnston Gwynne Harrison William Clagett William B. Watkins Graham Dougherty George Burwell Lewis Robert Goodwin

Dignitaries Dine With Local Guests At Weekend Gatherings

Kins entertained at Friday dinner with guests Miss Gwynne Harrison Mr Frederick Prince Dr Cary Langhorne Mr Abraham Hewitt Mrs Earl Boyed and Mr Ned Lewis. A.A. Baldwin hosted Sunday tea for Capt Walkonsky Mrs Walkonsky Miss Colt and others including Capt Ewart Johnston Mrs George Greenhalgh Miss Jane Brooks Miss Gwynne Harrison and Mrs Billy Coles Weatherall.

Henry P. Mitchell Jane Brooks Gwynne Harrison Stacey Lloyd Clarke Paul Melton John Hay Whitney Archie Cary Randolph Harry Frost Bruce Cabot Reginald Smith Frederick Prince Arthur White William B. Watkins Graham Dougherty Billy Jacobs Weatherall Burwell Jacobs William B Watkins, Jr William Clagett George Burwell Edward Jenkins A Summarion Ewart Johnston Cary Langhorne Raymont Guest Graham Dougherty, Jr Abraham Hewitt Earl Boy- Ed Ned Lewis A. A. Baldwin Capt Walkonsky Miss Colt Harry Colt Genesee Valley George Greenhalgh Billycoles Weatherall

Ungers Store Notes in March Local Fragments

Local column reports residents visiting relatives and staying with friends across Ungers Store area in West Virginia. Names include Dick, Mauzy, Dick, Luttrell, Alkire, Ammbrose, DeHaven, Fearnow, with social at Pine Grove School on March 4 featuring a short program and debate.

Negress Named Assistant Home Management Supervisor

Farm Security Administration officials report Marguerite Chappelle a Black woman has been appointed assistant home management supervisor for several southern Maryland counties. The role covers Charles and St. Mary’s counties with headquarters at Ridge in St. Mary’s.

Washington Farm Security Administration Marguerite Chappelle Maryland Charles St. Mary’s Ridge St. Mary’s County

Front Royal and Warren County Busy Hospital News

March 1 Front Royal pages report mayor Frank Forsyth in Front Royal Hospital and Sam Dunn weekend in Baltimore. Several residents return from Florida and other trips while others recover from flu or illness at Memorial and Johnson Nursing Homes. Community events include Garden Club executive meeting at Remount Station and local updates on patients George Wilkins family home.

Front Royal, VA Frank Forsyth Front Royal Hospital The Garden Club of Warren County W. W. Whitside Remount Station

Weekend Visits and Health Updates Across Harrisonburg Area

Miss Selma Hoffman of Madison College in Harrisonburg visited her aunt Mrs. A B Honts. Mr and Mrs Paul Jones were guests of Mrs Jones brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Charles Burke near Winchester. Mrs Duff May of Roanoke visits Mrs Steven Ronalds during her father Mr Smith Thompsons illness in Memorial Hospital Winchester. Mrs E H Hoffman Jr recovering from a recent illness. Mr Samuel Duncan Woo has spent the past two months in Florida and will return this week.

Carl McMullan Lee Baking Co Havana Cuba Virginia Baker Helen Cooley Chambersburg, Pa James Hafer Elsie Hill Charles Town W. Va G. N. Buck Selma Hoffman Madison College Harrisonburg A. B. Honts Paul Jones Mrs. Jones Charles Burke Winchester Duff May Roanoke Steven Ronalds Smith Thompson Memorial Hospital Samuel Duncan Woo Florida

Price Reports On Prison Inmates in Ten-Year Trend

Governor Price cited ten-year statistics showing rising prison admissions and population. Data display yearly totals from 1928 to 1938 with admissions and population figures, highlighting a continuous increase.

Price Richmond Cess Eno Ees Uss

Bolero Dress Pattern No 1705 B for Spring Fashion

Barbara Bell Pattern No 1705 B offers a bolero dress with lifted waistline and flaring skirt, suitable for sizes 12 to 20 and 40 bust, in materials like crepe silk or taffeta. Includes bows on bodice for youthful look and provides yardage for dress bolero and lining. Pattern and booklet priced separately or together.

Barbara Bell

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