D A R Chapter Sponsors Shenandoah Valley Garden Tour
Fort Loudoun Chapter sponsors a May 24 garden tour through Shenandoah Valley visiting Dunmore Mt Airy Court Manor and Iris Hill estates. Cars depart Winchester at 1 PM if possible with a $1 charge including transport and garden entrances to aid restoration of Gadsby Tavern in Alexandria. Proceeds go to historic shrine repair and tickets are available in Woodstock.
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Shenandoah
Shenandoah Valley
Fort Loudoun
D.A. R
Winchester
Gadsby's Tavern
Alexandria
Woodstock
Philip Williams
G. A. Benchett
Ruth Rhodes
North Main Street
Dunmore Mt. Airy
Hugh G. M. Kelleher
Mt. Jackson
Vallye
Virginia
Baron Steenbergen
Taverner Beale
Daniel Kelleher
Elsie Meem
Meem
Masion
Court Manor
Iris Hill
W. K.ae
New Maret
Calendar of Local Meetings and Events
Monday events include an American Legion Auxiliary meeting at Mrs. H I Pifer home and a Madison Lodge I O O F session at East Boscawen street. Tuesday brings Ladies Day at the Golf Club with luncheon followed by Lions Club luncheon at the George Washington Hotel and a Dale Carnegie Graduation banquet at the Golf Club. Winchester Rebekah Association meets weekly at Odd Fellows Hall.
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Golf Club
Lions’ Club
George Washington Hotel
Dale Carnegie
Winchester Rebekah Association
Odd Fellows Hall
Parties Planned On Horse Show Day At Carter Hall Saturday
Invitations have been received for a luncheon at intermission of the Blue Ridge Hunt Club Horse Show at Carter Hall hosted by Mrs. George Burwell and her son. Mr. and Mrs. Gerard Lambert will host a tea at their home after the show. Several Winchester residents were invited.
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Blue Ridge Hunt Club
Carter Hall
George Burwell
Gerard Lambert
Winchester
Final Euterpian Concert Of Season At Sun Day Church
The Euterpian Club presents its final season concert Sunday at 3 30 PM in Market Street Methodist Church. Featured vocalists are Mrs Eulalia Savage Nalley soprano and Mrs A Harold Rowe contralto with Winchester String Ensemble and Miss Elizabeth Grim on piano. Public invited.
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Euterpian Club
Market Street Methodist Church
Eulalia Savage-Nalley
A. Harold Rowe
iMrs. Nalley
Lillian Latham
Washington, D. C
Ellen Greenewald
Pittsburgh
Penna
Peter Yates Brinton
J. Norris Herring
Baltimore
Herring
Peabody Institute
American Guild of Organists
Maryland Casualty
Mount Vernon Place
M. E. Church of
Rowe
Smith College
Charles Roderick
Hagerstown
Nalley
Winchester String Ensemble
Ewing School Dance Recital Presents Diverse Divertissements
On Thursday at eight in Handley auditorium the Ewing Studio of Dance Art presents its annual recital featuring three ballets and multiple divertissements. soloists include Elizabeth Beverley in A Doll Fantasy and Leslie Miller Ann Williams Alison Cooper in an authentic Indian suite, with Missy Randolph Virginia Harris Bobby Huntsberry in Winter. Winchester String Ensemble precedes, with pianists Miss Philomena Larue Gladys Cochrane and Mrs. Austin Sloat Miss Helen Bailey at intermissions and for Thais and Straits Suite.
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Handley
Ewing Studio of Dance Art
Elizabeth Beverley
Leslie Miller
Ann Williams
Alison Cooper
Missy Randolph
Jack Frost
Virginia Harris
Bobby Huntsberry
Air de Ballet
Winchester String Ensemble
Austin Sloat
Helen Bailey
Philomena Larue
Gladys Cochrane
Loudoun Fauquier Gardens Tour Set For May 23 and 24
The Fauquier Loudoun Garden Club sponsors a 22 garden tour on Tuesday May 23 and Wednesday May 24 from 10am to 6pm. Tuesday gardens include Leesburg area homeowners Mrs William F Rust Mrs Edwin G Rust Mrs J Armistead Welbourn Mrs Warner Snider Mrs W C Eustis Miss Martha Harris and Miss Elizabeth C Davis and Middleburg hosts Mrs Thomas Atkinson Mrs William C Seipp and Miss Julia Whiting. Wednesday listings feature Miss Charlotte H Noland Mrs Daniel C Sands Mrs Amory Perkins Mrs Henry T Oxnard Mrs H Rozier Dulaney Mrs Nathaniel H Morison Miss Julia Whiting and Mrs Thomas Davis of Middleburg and Upperville plus The Plains residents Mrs Fairfax Harrison Mrs J W Slaughter Mrs Reginald Vickers and Mrs Alvin Baird.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fauquier-Loudoun Garden Club
William F. Rust
Edwin G. Rust
J. Armistead Welbourn
Warner Snider
W. C. Eustis
Martha Harris
Elizabeth C. Davis
Leesbur
Fairfax Harrison
Reginald Vickers
Alvin Baird
the Plains
American Legion Auxiliary Meeting Hears Tonight
The May meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary chapter will be held tonight at 5 30 o clock at the home of Mrs H S Pifer on West Leicester Street. Mr Charles Harper returned to Charlottesville this morning after visiting with his parents on Peyton Street. Messrs Bunny Harrison and Paul McIver of Charles Town WV were visitors in the city last night.
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American Legion Auxiliary
H. S. Pifer
West Leicester Street
Charles Harper
Charlottesville
Mrs
Peyton Street
Messrs
Bunny Harrison
Paul McIver
Charles Town
W. Va
Pearson Hyslip
Philadelphia
W. A. Baker
R. Eb, Byrd
Julia Harnsberger
Olga Fulton
Richmond
Harnsberger
J. B Harnsberger
M Harnsberger
W P A Community Chorus to Give Two Concerts
The W P A Community Chorus with the Winchester String Ensemble will present two concerts next week. Berryville High School on Thursday June 1 at 8 15 p m and Gainesboro Consolidated School on Friday June 2 at 8 p m. The programs feature popular songs light opera numbers in costumes with support from the Junior Womans Club in Berryville and the local school in Gainesboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Yates Brinton
Winchester String Ensemble
Berryville High School
Gainesboro Consolidated School
Berryville
Junior Woman's Club
Gainesboro
Modern Etiquette Q and A Shares Timely Phrases
Roberta Lee discusses patience etiquette and proper stationery usage. A reader asks about denoting a married name in parentheses and a suggested birthday toast. The column notes Nina Wolford Earley returns after her father John W. Wolford's funeral in Keyser West Virginia.
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Nina Wolford Earley
John W. Wolford
Keyser
W. Va
Front Royal News Highlights Local Events And Visits
Front Royal and Warren County items include Mr. C C Proctor at Elkton bridge opening. War ren County High School pupils entertain Front Royal Rotary luncheon with southern plantation scene. Rotarian James Bennett reports Roanoke convention. Visitors S D Gardner and Hop Baughan from Luray attend. Mrs Elizabeth Forbes recovering after surgery in Winchester Memorial Hospital. Playground planned at Warren County High June 6 with donations requested to Miss Ethel Wilkinson. Fred Grove returns to Mount Alto Hospital for treatment after visiting Mrs Grove. Mrs J N Major and Mrs Lucien Carr visit Rapidan. Willing Workers of The King’s Daughters sponsor Broadway Serenade at Park Theatre. Tickets via circle members. Mrs Nathan Allnutt in Fredericksburg with daughter Mrs J A Goulden after operation. C A McClure returns from Washington DC after visit. Front Royal Parent-Teachers Association year-end meeting notes conclude with officers in place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren County High School
Maurice Shirey
Front Royal
Rotary Club
James Bennett
Roanoke
S. D. Gardner
Hop” Baughan
Luray
Mary Burruss
Parent-Teachers’ Association
Ethel Wilkinson
Front Royal Recreational Center
Warren County High School officers and local social notes
The article lists Warren County High School officers for the coming year including President A. B. Hants and treasurer Mrs. R. K. Butler, with recording secretary Mrs. Georgia Board. A senior and junior glee club concert followed business. Several residents are noted visiting and attending events in Annapolis, Harrisburg, Winchester, and Washington, with mentions of weddings, weekends, and travel plans.
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A. B. Hants
Q. D. Gasque
W. R. Matthews
R. K. Butler
Georgia Board
Warren County High School
Maurice Shirey
Nomination of Dobie Approved for Federal Judge
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved tentatively Armistead M. Dobie for the Western District of Virginia federal judgeship. President Roosevelt nominated Dobie after rejecting Floyd H. Roberts. Senators Glass and Byrd, both Virginia Democrats, opposed Roberts but welcomed Dobie’s nomination.
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Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
Armistead M. Dobie
University of Virginia Law School
Roosevelt
Dobie
Senate
Floyd H. Roberts
Glass
Byrd
Virginia
Roberts
Roosevelt to address Retail Federation banquet on NBC networks
A nationwide radio hookup will carry President Roosevelt’s remarks at the American Retail Federation banquet in Washington tonight at 9 30. The 30 minute program will be on WEAF NBC WABC CBS and WOR with additional listings of programs on WJZ CBS and other stations through the evening and into Tuesday. In the Western District of Virginia United States District Court Bankruptcy No 1440: Curtis D Puckett of Winchester Virginia adjudged bankrupt. creditors meeting May 31 1939 at 11 a m at the Corporation Court house Winchester Virginia with a committee of creditors and trustee to be appointed.
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New York
Roosevelt
American Retail Federation
Washington
WEAF
NBC
Wabc-Cbs
Wor-Mbs
WJZ
Radio Forum
Clifton A. Woodrum
al Pearce
Margaret Speaks
Eddy Duchin
WABC
CBS
Eddie Cantor
Cavalcade of America
Howard and Shelton
Jimmy Cagney
Weafnbc
Federation of Women's Clubs
CBS Chain
Bruce Barton
New York Fair
MBS
Henry A. Wallace
MBC
WBZ
WBZA
WMAL
Francis Spellman
Handley Architect Named Dean at MIT Move to Boston in September
Walter R. McCornack, architect of the John Handley Schools, has been appointed dean of MIT School of Architecture after recognition by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He will move to Boston in September while continuing Cleveland office operations with his son. McCornack also served three years as a director of the American Institute of Architects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Gray Williams
Handley Board of ‘Trustees
Walter R. McCornack
Cleveland
Ohio
John Handley
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
McCormack
School of Architecture
Boston
McCornack
American Institute of Architects
Handley School
Police Court Convicts Driver on Liquor Charge and More
H. B. Humphries of Raphine Virginia found guilty of operating under liquor influence. Fined 100 dollars and costs and sentenced to two months in jail. This was his second offence. Other cases included Ben B. Roberts 129 South Loudoun six months and costs for attempting to obtain money under false pretenses. Winifred A. Sanderson 1426 Twenty first Street Washington DC reckless driving ten dollars and costs. Orlando Farmer Berryville Avenue drunk ten dollars twenty five cents. Clarence Madison alias William Stoner attempted assault one month and costs. Helen Jenkins drunk and disorderly fifteen dollars twenty five cents. Audrey Burnop delinquency state farm three months to three years. Irene McFarland Route 3 delinquency state farm three months to three years. Jane Green delinquency state farm three months to three years. Evelyn Foster Route 3 delinquency state farm three months to three years. Stella Payne East Boscawen delinquency state farm three months.
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H. B. Humphries
Raphine
Jai
Ben B. Roberts
South Loudoun
Winifred A. Sanderson
Twenty-first Street
Washington, D. C
Orlando Farmer
Berryville Avenue
Clarence Madison
William Stoner
Helen Jenkins
Audrey Burnop
State Farm
Irene McFarland
Evelyn Foster
Jane Green
Stella Payne
East Boscawen
Nevitt Bankruptcy Notice Adressed to Creditors
In Bankruptcy No. 1441 Ada Cather Nevitt of Winchester Frederick County Virginia has been adjudged bankrupt on her petition filed May 13 1939. The first meeting of creditors is May 31 1939 at 11 15 a m in Virginia for creditors to attend prove claims appoint a trustee and appoint a com Dated Harrisonburg Virginia Edward C Martz
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United States District Court For
Western District of Virginia
Curtis D. Puckett
Winchester
Frederick County
Virginia
Corporation
Ada Cather Nevitt
Harrisonburg
Edward C. Martz
Stray Bullets Hit Building Near Middletown Store
Two stray .22 bullets believed fired at birds struck the area near the 8 C Stewart filling station south of Middletown on Saturday afternoon around 4 o clock. One hit a garage wall the other pierced a window into the store room narrowly missing Virginia Stewart and his wife as a shelf above their heads was struck. The bullets passed within a foot of Ralph De Brueller outside the station. No injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Markwood
South Braddock Street
Mozart
Schuman
Markwood
Vada Conner
Refuge
Colleen Seabright
Dorothy Bayliss
Fay Patton
Betty Patton
Gladys Miller
Nina Ruckman
June Cammer
Gretna Patton
Virginia Lee Masters
Doris Shields
Gloria Ward
Pearl Nicholson
Dorothay Markle
John Reid
Kenneth Cammer
Cullen Racey
Kathryn Rhinelander
8. C. Stewart
Middletown
Virginia Stewart
Ralph de Brueller
Barbara Bell 1751 B House Dress Pattern Ad
Late spring and summer home dress design 1751 B highlights a comfortable deep V neck with wide revers and wing sleeves. The dress features a draw in sash back, front buttoning gingham lawn calico or batiste fabric, and sizes 14 to 42 with yardage guidance and optional lace. Pattern price 15 cents. book 15 cents. orders to box address.
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Lawn
Barbara Bell
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H. I. Pifer
Leicester Street
Madison Lodge
Hall
East Boscawen Street
Klompus
Philp Klompus
Memorial Hospital
Mrs. E. R. Coffey
Washington, D.C
Brooks’ Pharmacy
Rexall Store
RED Cross
America
Huntsberry’s
Loudoun St
Ewing School
Loudoun
Fauquier Gardens
Underwood
N. Loudoun St
Betty Riley
Judy Owen
R. J. Funkhouser
Punkhousers
Roy Ryden, Jr
Margaret Hansbrough
Jack Riley
Herbert Miller, Jr
Fred Crisman
Jack Boyce
John Sencindiver
Cumberland
Fort Hill Stadium
Philip Carper
Sharp Street
Douglas Sale
Brooklyn, N. Y
Harriet Pearson
By Roberta Lee
Arthur Davis
Ethel Davis
Athur
Front Royal and
Warren County News
C. C. Proctor
New Bridge
Elkton
Elizabeth Forbes
Fred Grove
Mount Alto Hospital
Mrs. Grove
J. N. Major
Lucien Carr
Rapidan
Carr
The
Willing Workers Society of the King’s Daughters
Jeanette McDonald
the Park Theatre
Circle
Nathan Allnutt
Fredericksburg
J. A. Goulden
C. A. McClure
Front Royal Parent-Teachers Association
R. S. Wilson
Presbyterian Church of Winchester
Turner Slaughter
Annapolis
Julia Norman
Lieut
Donald Krick
Naval Academy Chapel
Ellie Byrd Eastham
Lu- Tay
P. B. Eastham
William Proctor
Mrs. Proctor
T. J. Johnson
R. F. Emmett
Marshall Jarrelle
Arlene Wake
Minnie Sue Hedrick
Frank Lewis
Shirley
Rectortown
Mrs. T. A. Slaughter
Edgewood Park
Philip Cammer
Chester Duke
Violette Collins
Marvin Vint
George Garber
Wade Berry
Harold Smith
Bridge
W. W. Witside, Jr
Ginia
Guy Lombardo
Wjz-Nbc
Bob Benchley
Valley Pride
United Food Stores
Sinclair
John C. Woolfolk
the Commercial & Savings Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Ada L. Swimley
North Cameron Street
Stewart St
Miles B. Dean, Boyd G. Headley
Seafood Market
Haldeman’s Creamery
W. B. Snider & Son
the Evening Star
Barbara Bell Pattern Service
Winchester Evening Star
Times Square Station
New York, N. Y
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