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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1939
Page
8
The listing notes an art exhibit at Handley High School Saturday seven to nine p m. A concert at Christ Episcopal Church Sunday at 3 30 p m. The Junior Board of Trade meets at George Washington Hotel Monday at eight p m. The Madison Lodge I C O F gathers Monday at East Boscawen Street hall.
A large home produced revue Fashion and Spinach in Winchester features Mrs Helen Zeigler and C Ridgely White as leads. The cast includes a colored chorus, many local figures, models, and a tap group with extensive intermission songs and dances. Advance ticket sales are strong for the charity event.
Dr and Mrs Charles R Anderson arrived in St Augustine Florida as reported by telegram. They will depart for Miami for several days before sailing to Havana Cuba.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Hoting er of West Leicester street returned home after being called to Lexington Virginia due to the sudden heart attack death of Mr. John Newton Hotinger, whose funeral was held Wednesday afternoon. Charles William Huntsberry, Virginia University student, visits his parents in the city this weekend. Miss Mary Scully joins Winchester visitors at the Washington performance of Five Kings starring Orson Welles.
Miss Viola James of Charlotte North Carolina named prettiest girl in the Sweet Briar College senior class and chosen queen for the May Festival. She holds an outstanding academic record and has twice won the honor scholarship for the top student in her class.
Mrs A L Omps celebrated a birthday with a surprise party hosted by Mrs A L Place at her Stephenson home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Preston Place and their son Kenneth, Glenna Place, Mary Louise Place, Gertrude Whitacre, R E L Whitacre, William Keiter and son Marion, Wilson Keiter, Linda Triggs and daughters Geraldine Frances, A G Mason, W Austin Hovermale and Yvonne Richard Hovermale, Sherod Newcome, J H Ashwood and son Meredith, and Mr and Mrs Omps and Mr and Mrs Place.
The Junior Board of Trade urges full attendance at a Monday eight o'clock meeting in the George Washington Hotel. Also noted are student visits and weekend stays by local youths and a rehearsal reminder for the Junior Auxiliary Revue at Handley High School.
Q and A style guidance covers handling intrusive seatmates with brief courteous replies and reading a book. It advises men to assist partners by drawing out chairs and seating after her. Silver anniversary gifts are noted for the twenty fifth wedding anniversary.
Mr. W. R. Strader hosted a dinner at Liberty Hall Tea Room honoring Penney's Store personnel with St Patrick's Day green decor. Mr. and Mrs. William Bell Watkins Jr hosted a tea on Millwood avenue with guests including Miss Polly Winslow and Mr. Lewis Meade. Braddock Street M E Church will close its revival with Dr. P Raymond Powers delivering morning and evening sermons focusing on youth and Calvary's Cross.
The ceremony occurred Thursday afternoon at the Rev Roy Schmucker’s home. Guests included Dr. Baker and family, Mrs Barton, and Dr. Robert Baker of Washington with his family.
Dr Powers concludes a two week revival at Vac Wrnadock Street Methodist Church with a cross lighted program titled Flaming Youth and Calvarys Cross The morning theme is The Hour of Destiny is Striking Rev Swann spoke on The Fact of Sin citing John 1 29 and explained sin as lawlessness rebellion and bondage.
Noted Negro soloist Robert Thomas Murry 3d returns to Winchester for a March 24 concert at 8 pm honoring the 81st John Mann Methodist Church anniversary. The event at Douglas School Auditorium follows a Washington Conference service, with praise from Rev. Dr. Frederick Brown Harris for Murry’s timbre, training, and moving spiritual interpretation.
The weekly program for Miss Madeline Blair county home agent lists daily 4-H and home demonstration club meetings. Notable events include the Mt View and Shawnee club sessions with district meeting planning and a public debate at Friedly Grove School.
Berryville residents hosted and visited many relatives and friends over the weekend. Mr. S. A. Beyland and son Bob from King George joined Miss Florence and Lula Shep herd. other gatherings included visits by Mrs. Wisecarver and Bertha Costello to Waynesboro, and many local trips to Baltimore Washington and Winchester for shopping and club events. The Junior Woman's Club held a banquet in Winchester with numerous members attending.
Mr Ralph N Dorsey and Mr Oscar Ramsburg spent Wednesday in Washington DC on business. Mrs William Bodenhatz and daughter Jerry visit relatives in Philadelphia while Mrs Ed Ogden returns from Baltimore. Poor Yield Atchison Kansas Bean Lawrens invested $100 in soil but earned nothing. a wallet lost on a farm was later found buried and eroded revealing only $40 and a nearby bill.
Barbara Bell pattern 1697 B offers a stylish tailored dress with looped belt details, raglan sleeves, and front pleat options in silk print or crepe. Available sizes 14 to 44 with busts 32 to 44, requires fabric and loop material. pattern 15 cents, pattern book 15 cents, or combo 25 cents.
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