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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1938

Page

8

Community Club Meetings Schedule In Winchester

A Wednesday schedule lists Kiwanis luncheon at the George Washington Hotel at 12 p.m. Garden Club meets at Miss Katherine Kern's Amherst Street home at 3:30 p.m. Girl Scout Leaders meet with Mrs. Fred Ritter on South Braddock Street. Civic Club representatives discuss a Winchester disease clinic at Parish House. Thursday features a Rotary Club luncheon and meeting at the George Washington Hotel at 12 p.m.

Kiwanis Club George Washing Hotel Winchester Clarke County Girl Scout Leaders’ Association Fred Ritter South Braddock Street

Large Family Dinner at Friendship Farm Honors Shillingburg Family

A large family dinner Sunday at Friendship Farm the Woodstock home of Mr. and Mrs. Austin Shillingburg honored their mother with a 75 light cake centerpiece and a feast of baked goods sausages fried foods salads and pickles. Numerous relatives from Baltimore Washington Saturnsville Winchester and other towns attended including Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Shilling and families.

Ip Farm Woodstock Austin Shillingburg Prank Shillingburg Oscar Shilling Baltimore Karl Bean C. O. Keller Cecil Shillinburg Floyd Shillingburg Es Anne Lucille Shilling Audra Hottie Washington Dave Hottie Oscar Hottie Heber Wolverton Nellie Bamaler Chaplottee McKwee Kell Franklin Godstock Kurm Wee Saturnsville Hottle Marvin Shilling Frank Shilly Carl Jack Whidtzel J. Olive Sidi Rhea Virginia Reger Toms Brook

Markers Dedicated by Daughters of 1812 in Martinsburg

Members of Capt. James 2 Chapter Daughters of 1812 Martinsburg W V dedicate markers at Major James Faulkner grave Old Norbourne Cemetery Rear Admiral Charles Boarman grave St Josephs Catholic Cemetery and First Lieut Michael Seibert Green Hill Cemetery in Martinsburg Similar ceremonies planned for Mid dleway W Va Union Church Cemetery for Jacob Gruber and Berryville Va Green Hill Cemetery for Philip Berlin Mrs J W Metz Berryville a daughter of the late Mr Berlin and chapter member will host chap ter members after the dedications

Daughters of 1812 Capt James Martinsburg W. Va James Faulkner Old Norbourne Charles Boarman St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery Michael Seibert Green Hill Cemetery Union Church Cemetery Middleway Jacob Gruber Philip Berlin Green = Hill Berryville J. W. Metz Mr. Berlin James Gibson

W C T U Meeting Set For Thursday Afternoon

The semi monthly Women’s Christian Temperance Union will hold a business meeting Thursday at 3 o’clock in the Friends Meeting House at Piccadilly and North Washington streets. All members are urged to attend.

Women’s Christian Temperance Union Friends Meeting House Piccadilly North Washington Streets

Modern Etiquette Q and A on Invitations and Dining

A reader asks whether to reply to a dance invitation promptly and to sign social letters without using Mr. The etiquette guidance notes replying at the earliest date and by the same method as the invitation. It also advises using a fork for pos and omitting the social prefix before names.

Charles Watkins

Kerns Young People Host Monthly Meeting in Winchester

Social and business session at Miss Elizabeth Jones home on Opequon Avenue drew numerous members of the Kerns town Methodist Young People with officers led by Una Dorton and Ruth Omps. Guests included several Jones and Omps siblings and other local youths, followed by refreshments and games.

Kernstown

Local Residents Share Weekend Updates Across Baltimore Area

Mr. Roger Williams visited Baltimore with relatives. Mr. James Jenkins remains bedbound at home on Baker Street after an ankle sprain. Mrs. Nettie Luttrell has returned home on East Cork Street after a stay in Washington and Alexandria with her children.

Donald Weems Tennyson Avenue Charleston W. Va A. L. Green Roger Williams Baltimore, Md James Jenkins Baker Street Nettie Luttrell East Cork Street Washington Alexandria

Engagement Announced In Front Royal Area

Mr. and Mrs. John W. Brower of New York and Washington announce the engagement of their daughter Jane Compton to William B. Allen Jr of Richmond and Woodstock. The wedding is planned for June.

Nancy Apperson Fred Liady John William Apperson Nancy Mills Albemarle County Nancy Ophelia Apperson Fred Gardner Liady Charlottesville Front Royal John W. Brower New York Washington, D. C Jane Compton William B. Allen, Jr Richmond Woodstock

Funeral Rites Conducted For Mrs Finfrock

The funeral of the late Mrs. Annie Finfrock was held at Kurtz Funeral Home with Rev. T. M. Swann conducting prayers and hymns. Interment followed in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Survived by brother Charles E. Shiner of Washington D C and several nieces and nephews.

Annie Finfrock Winchester Kurtz Funeral Home T. M. Swann Braddock Street Methodist Church Mount Hebron Cemetery Cecil Bailey Carson Garland Spillman Robert F Brill Arthur N. Ritter J. William Stryker

Rewards posted for missing four year old Marjory West

Bradford Pennsylvania May 17 rewards totaling 1200 were offered for information leading to the disappearance of four year old Marjory West. State Police Commissioner P W Foote said she may have been abducted or struck by a car after she wandered from a family picnic nine days earlier. City council added 1000 and the American Legion 200. Five Indian trackers from the Cornplanter reservation assisted before quitting the hunt. The tribe believed a bear may have taken the child and searched the woods yesterday.

Bradford Marjory West P. W. Foote Marjory Pennsylvania American Legion Post Cornplanter

Woman Recovers After Three Hidden Needles Removed

Mrs. Walter B. Reynolds of Beatrice Nebraska reports doctors removed three embedded needles from her body after a fall on a carpet sweeper bag last Christmas. The needles were taken from her arm side and abdomen.

Man Killed by Wind Machine on Film Set in Los Angeles

Robert Fitzimmons aged 40 died after stumbling into a movie wind machine used for wind effects on a RKO Studios film set in Los Angeles. He worked for an advertising company and the sheriff’s office reported the accident occurred yesterday.

Los Angeles Robert Fitzimmons Here Fitzimmons RKO Studios Sheriff’s Office

Red Cross Plea For China Refugees in Shanghai

The International Red Cross issued an urgent appeal for immediate funds as its Shanghai branch reports exhausted reserves and 170000 Chinese refugees facing a desperate plight. Officials warn food supplies will last only one more month.

Shanghai International Red Cross

Tharpe Couple Welcome Son in Browntown

Mr and Mrs Vernon Tharpe of Browntown announce the birth of a son on Tuesday May 10. Rev and Mrs R B Clagett of Fredericksburg spent Friday in Bront Royal.

Vernon Tharpe Browntown R. B. Clagett Fredericksburg Bront Royal

Murder Verdict In Foreign Ship Case Aboard City of Norfolk

An inquest jury ruled that Ernest H. Topp died from a heart stab wound during a fight on the Baltimore Mail Liner City of Norfolk. The 58 year old East Orange, New Jersey man was killed by Chris Magguire who then leaped overboard. Ship crew testified no quarrel prior to the May 14 stabbing 90 miles west of Bishop's Rock.

London Ernest H. Topp East Orange N. J City of Norfolk High Seas Topp Chris Magguire

French National Defense Loan Over-Subscribed

Paris reports the government closed its over-subscribed National Defense Loan of 5 billion francs about 140 million dollars. The loan opened yesterday and was oversubscribed on the first day. Cabinet notes on the League of Nations Council session and Ethiopia talks accompany Lebrun's decree expanding the National Defense Council to include the colonies. General Jules Buhrer named chief of staff of colonial defense.

Paris Georges Bonnet League of Nations Council Italy Ethiopia Lebrun National Defense Council Ministry of Colonies Georges Mandel Jules Buhrer Colonial Defense Organization

Mrs. Stouffer Rites Held for Fannie Stouffer

Funeral services for Mrs. Fannie Stouffer were held at 2 p.m. from the home of her son Clinton Stouffer with ministers Rev. Herman McKay Rev. E T Clark and Rev. R V Whitehurst officiating. Pallbearers included Carroll Solenberg er Lawrence Hollis Walter I Cooper Elwood Lemaster Allen Gray Claude Stickley Richard Gray and Nattie Humston. A hymn was read by Rev. Clark and scripture read by Rev. Whitehurst. Mrs. Stouffer aged 83 or 84, died after a protracted illness in Winchester where she was well known.

Fannie Stouffer Clinton Stouffer Herman McKay Market Street M. E. Church E. T. Clark First Baptist Church R. V. Whitehurst Carroll Solenberger Lawrence Hollis Walter I. Cooper Elwood Lemaster Allen Gray Claude Stickley Richard Gray Nattie Humston Jesus Whitehurst McKay

More Jumping Horses Needed for Maryland Hunts

The Maryland Hunt Cup Committee announced a campaign to train a larger number of jumping horses to bolster entry lists in major society races. Charles B. Reeves said committee members will contact stable owners in Maryland and other states to prepare extra hunters for next year’s gruelling distance events after a weak Gold Cup showing in Warrenton.

Baltimore Maryland

Miss Mary Ellen Miller Cara Nome Beauty Specialist

Mary Ellen Miller known as Cara Nome Beauty Specialist operates a beauty service. The notice records her professional title and name in a local society column.

Mary Ellen Miller Cara Nome

Also Mentioned on This Page

Rotary Club George Washington Hotel Friendship Farm Tressa Cowley Mr. Pugh Roland Ashley Eldridge Pugh First Baptist Churches W. A. Baker John Graham Newville Thornhill Manor South Aide Lyn Wilmington Baker Ernest Pacemendr Walton Pittsburgh Skyline Drive S. C. Scott Hamilton Ontario Canada Storms United States Eliza Diffenderfer Harrisonburg J. Edwin Glenn North America P.O. Box Assur. Society W. B. Snider & Son Wilmer F. Shryock Round Hill School James Rosenberger James W. Rosenberger Memorial Hospital Rosenberger Loring Loring A.cover, Sr J. M. Steck Fairmont Avenue R. E. Byrd Robert McC. Glass U. B Franklin G. Senger Senger Winchester U. B Theological Seminary Eugene Wright Berrysville, Va Eee Lester Larva Sunshine Cleaners Roberta Lee Miss Dorton Jessie O'Roark East James Street Kathryn Louise O'Roark Miss O'Roark Nina Buckman Arlene Mellwee Betty Ann Martin Jane Martin Eva May Martin Jean Ritter Dorothy Hunt Evelyn Curl Elsie May E. W. Miller Essie M. Jenkins James Powers Jenkins Miller Powers George Miller Officer Miller White Post Jesse B. Lewis Cedar Grove Frederick County Marjorie Lewis Floyd B. Cadwallader Stephens City Reformed Church Circle Circle No. 2 Centenary Reformed Church Mrs. Kern Courtfield Mrs. H. R. Kern, Jr Ann Yost Edith Dunn Jaquelin English The Kappa Alpha Fraternity Randolph-Macon College Ashland Herbert Robinson Earl Robinson H. J. Womeldorf Charles D. Gilkeson North Washington Street D. J. Dewar Wesley Dean Shenandoah Valley Academy Lawrence Castleman Front Royal and Warren County News Frank Gibb Mas Golden Henry Cone Henry Cone, Jr Dundalk, Md Cone T. S. Melton J. Frank Forsythe Hague Katherine Arnest J. L. Mathews Ann Orange Elliott Marshall E. H. Keyser Dr. Keyser W. L. Keyser Pleasant View Kathryn Carter Walter C. Carter Percy L. Rogers Asheville N. C Charles Johnston of Berryile Alice Bailey Rena Beavans Manassas D. S. Hillis C. M. DeValen May LeHew Chicago R. E. L. Miller J. L. Carson Mrs. Carson Senator A. G. Weaver Mr. Stafford Foodie A. B. Hentz A. T. Thompson Mrs. Thompson Mrs P. H. Cammer Harriett Willis of Linden Elizabeth Reid Barry Stewart Annapolis, Md Henry Downing John F. Owens Rutherford, N. J Gatha Ritenour Sallie Dearmont Maisie Rust J. W. Armentrout Flint Hill Charles Stossel Roland Fox Buckingham County Frances Nash Front Royal Parent- Teacher Association Q. D. Gasque W. R. Mathews Jo. B. Mathews R. K. Butler Mrs. S. H. Trout Washington, D.C Mrs. Finfrock Red Cross China WSVA WSCV WBIG le Ie Paohel Paper WSB Rya LEE Baking Company Brooks’ Pharmacy Raby Commercial & Savings Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Eaton’s Pifer Printing CO Vocdtinse All United Food Stores the Red Cross Huntsberry Underwood N. Loudoun St Haldeman’s Alecia Beauty Salon Winchester's Finest Platter Good Ea Sooda
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