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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1939

Page

8

Rotary Luncheon and Local Events Schedule

Calendar lists Thursday events including rotary club luncheon at George Washington Hotel and 1:00 p m recital at Handley auditorium. Friday offers American Legion luncheon at George Washington Hotel 12 30 p m final WOMAN'S Civic League luncheon at Wayside Inn Middletown and May meeting of Winchester Junior Board of Trade at 7 30 p m.

Rotary Club Georgeashington Hotel Ewing School of Dance Handley Auditorium R. Y. Conrad Post American Legion George Washington Hotel Winchester Junior Board of Trade

Final Civic League Luncheon Set for Friday

The Winchester Women's Civic League will hold its final summer luncheon Friday May 26 at the Wayside Inn in Middletown Virginia with Mrs H B McCormac as guest speaker on South America. Transportation is arranged by notifying Mrs S C Brokes at 1159 1. Luncheon begins at 12 49 p m.

Winchester Women's Civic League Wayside Inn Middletown H. B. McCormac South America S. C. Brokes

Committees Named For Winchester Hospital Tea

Announced today the Woman's Auxiliary of Winchester Memorial Hospital unveils committees for Friday June 2 garden party at Mrs. Philip W. Boyd’s Fairmont avenue residence. Leads include Mrs. Lewis Hyde and Mrs. Eugene Cooper with list of helpers, refreshments, flowers and raffles in charge.

Winchester Memorial Hospital Philip W. Boyd Fairmont Avenue

Couple from Keyser Wed Here

Miss Charlotte Staggs and Mr. William F. Waller of Keyser West Virginia were married here yesterday by Rev. Roy Schmucker. They plan a two week honeymoon at Virginia Beach then return to Keyser where Waller works for the West Virginia Health Department. Victor L. Denny Jr. of Waynesboro Virginia visits relatives in the city for a week.

Charlotte Staggs William F. Waller Keyser W. Va Roy Schmucker Virginia Beach Waller Health Department Victor L. Denny, Jr Waynesboro, Va

Miss Wisecarver to Visit World’s Fair Attendant in NYC

Miss Beatrice Dyke Wisecarver of this city arrived in New York City on Monday to visit Mr and Mrs Edward Terekjian and their family. She plans to spend the summer there and will make numerous visits to the World’s Fair at Flushing.

Beatrice Dyke Wisecarver Stella Shiley New York City Edward Terekjian Flushing Koontz Miss Harmon Tillie Koontz Retha. Harmon New York Jessie Crisman Eddy Weinberg Long Island Winchester Knitting Company of Winchester

Squalus Commander Plans Rescue Effort From Surface

Lieutenant Oliver F. Naquin of Alexandria La commands the Squalus which sank off Portsmouth New Hampshire with 62 officers and men aboard He will direct recovery and rescue actions via telephone cable to a surface buoy If the attempt fails a diving bell would bring survivors to the surface This is a phone photo.

Oliver F. Naquin Alexandria U. S Portsmouth N. H Naquin

Leesburg Garden Club to Stage Fourteenth Flower Show at Belmont

Belmont home of Hon and Mrs Patrick J Hurley will host the Leesburg Garden Club Flower Show on Friday June 2 from 230 to 6 pm. Exhibits include Williamsburg style arrangements and bride’s luncheon table in Belmont’s rooms with prizes and luncheon for judges. Proceeds benefit the Loudoun Hospital Vegetable Garden.

Belmont Hon Patrick J. Hurley Leesburg Marquis de Lafayette Patrick J. Harey Kenneth Gilpin

Miss Charlotte Krochmann Weds David Westwater at Mitchell Home

Miss Charlotte Krochmann of New York City wed David Brooks Westwater of Columbus at noon in the home of Henry Post Mitchell near Boyce. The ceremony was officiated by Rev. Vander Linden with only family and close friends present. Attending out of town were several relatives and guests from New York, St. Louis, and Columbus.

Charlotte Krochmann David Westwater Henry Post Mitchell Charlotte Krochman New York City David Brooks Westwater Columbus Vander Linden Boyce Minturn Carl Krochmann Dallas Tex Westwater Louise B. Westwater James G. Westwater Mitchell Cary Harrison Harriett Anne Chaplin New York Elexis F. Hartman St. Louis Daniel Earhart Earhart Amelia Earhart Putman Ben Harrison Gwynne Harrison Roland G. Mitchell

Modern Etiquette Q A Tips From Roberta Lee

Advice column fragment answering etiquette questions on using a surname in conversation introductions and addressing an older woman. It also touches whether fathers should introduce daughters with formal titles and if fish should always be served on hot plates.

String Ensemble To Appear At Euterpian Concert

The Winchester String Ensemble will perform Sunday May 28 at 3 30 p m in Market Street Methodist Church as part of the Euterpian Club season finale featuring vocal and instrumental talent. Helen Bailey first violin Meta Sloat second violin Richard Veitel viola Louis Knel ling cello with Georgia Cather at the piano. public invitation extended.

Winchester Euterpian Club Market Street Methodist Church Helen Bailey Meta Sloat Richard Veitel Louis Knelling Georgia Cather

Another Woman Is Arrested In Insurance Plot

Philadelphia reports another arrest in an eastern states mass murder investigation. A woman described by detectives as an important figure was taken into custody and questioned after information from Mrs. Rose Carina. Carina, 45, widow, is linked to a syndicate accused of engineering more than 100 deaths.

Philadelphia Rose Carina Carina New York

Sub Lieut Doyle Jr Pictured With Son Before Squalus Voyage

The Sunken Sub Lieut william T. Doyle Jr of the submarine Squalus is shown with his son Thomas at their Baltimore home before the mission. The Squalus lies disabled under 240 feet of water off the New England coast.

William T. Doyle, Jr Squalus New England Thomas Baltimore

Front Royal Social Notes Highlight Local Weekend Guests

Front Royal residents host visitors from Washington and Maryland. The piece lists weekend guests including Warren Kenney, Maude Hines, Caroline Carson at the World's Fair, and various family gatherings, plus a Lions convention trip and a FFA Parents-Sons picnic at Elizabeth Furnace.

Front Royal The Elizabeth Furnace Powell's Fort Valley

Philadelphia Social Guests Visit Washington Weekend

Mrs C E Dodd and Miss Mildred Sherman of Philadelphia were weekend guests at Park View Inn. Sunday evening Mr Dodd and Mr Ralph Biggs accompanied them to Washington DC where they then returned by train to Philadelphia.

Harry Adams Gainesboro Mabel Bobby Lee Betty Lou Hubert Shutts East Berlin Walter DeHaven Front Royal Warren Kenney Washington, D. C J. S. Biggs Park View Inn Maude Hines C. E. Dodd Mildred Sherman Ofiladelphia Mr Dodd Ralph Biggs Mrs. Dodd Miss Sherman Philadelphia

Social Roundup in Berryville and Nearby Visits

Berryville social notes list numerous weekend guests including Mr. and Mrs. George P. Greenhalgh hosting East Millstone New Jersey visitors and Miss Betty Eversman from New York. The piece tracks seaside and state travels, bank convention attendance at Greenbrier, Naval Academy week events, and local club activities across Clarke County and Purcellville.

Berryville George P. Greenhalgh John Mettler East Millstone N. J Betty Eversman New York Florence Ruthrauff Red Bank George Corning Orange J. M. H. Clagett Carolyn Shelby Clark Wyndham Clark Fairmont W. Va Clagetts West Virginia Bankers’ Association Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs Clagett San Francisco Frank S. Timberlake Timberlake East Shelby Timberlake Rye N. Y U. S. Naval Academy Annapolis

Barbara Bell Pattern No 1755 B for play suit and day dress

Barbara Bell Pattern No 1755 B offers a tiny waisted sleeveless top with a round yoke and flaring shorts, plus a bolero to create a smart sports frock. Made of chambray ging ham pique or calico with contrasting braid, sizes 12 through 20 with busts 30 to 38. Pattern price 25 cents and a Spring Pattern Book is advertised.

Barbara Bell

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Woman's Civic League Civic League Lewis Hyde Eugeneo Cooper Lelia Rosenberger Wilbur Krise W. D. Ritenour Harry Jackson Mary McCone Frances Page Fred Glaize, Sr B B. Dutton Russell Cather Rebecca Beverley Miss Scully Sewickley Eleanor Scully Rodney Thaine Taylor Taylor Jane Hastings John Soul Jr Beatty Mt. Clair J. C. Penney South White Plains Penney J.C. Penney Company Great Mercantile Store Henry Shiley Earl Stephens City Strother Shiley Ewing School of Dance-Art Dorothy Ewing Handley High School Philomena Laren Gladys Cochrane Rhodes Huntsberry Ewing Pierette L’'Amuse Elizabeth Beverley Carol Ridgeway Mary L. Conner Virginia Yates Jean Miller Ann Langbein Alice Langbein Betsy Arthur Betty North Marianne Walters Patsy Ritter Carolyne Duncan Carol Cain Cherie Parish Eleanor DeGrange Frances Brown Helen M. Brown Jacqueline Sagle Mildred Hackley Missy Randolph Colleen Cather Dottie Moore Virginia Harris Alison Cooper Ann Williams Pegey Crowl Betsy Conklin Duddie Field Mary Miller Beatrice O'Connell Ann Robinson Susan Shryock Alice Amos Kitty Arnold Martha C. Arnold Brooker Harris Gwen Linds Brooks Rexall W. B. Snider & Son Pifer Printing CO N. Loudoun St Lady Baltimore Underwood Leesburg Club Patrick Hurleys Huntsberry Roberta Lee Mr. Baker A. “Mrs. Lee, This Is My Daughter Joan Walter Weiner George Guthridge, Jr Guy Walters U. S. Third Cavalry Band Fort Myer, Va Beatrice Barner Elsie Wilson Lloyd Carper Arthur Freeman Norfolk Richmond Virginia Meville Major Hugh Crisman University of Richmond Asa Crisman South Braddock Street Carroll H. Driver Parkway Jenkins Front Royal and Warren County News Coleman Ware Margaret Beaty Charles Bayne Mildred Wickline Caroline Carson Virginia House Rolfe Millar Ashboro, N. C Brother-Inlaw Presnell R. C. Rives J. L. Mathews Mathews Martha Brent Burruss Francis Cockrell Bethesday, Md Marion Peffer Mona Louise Johnson's Woman's Nursing Home Aubrey Smith Joseph Biggs Dr. Joyce Roanoke Mrs. DeNeal Grant W. D. Chick Helen Chick Oakland, Calif W. D. Chick, Jr Bailey Stickley G. C. Blakemore J. F. Forsyth Lucy Newton Massey Mt. Holly Thomas Ferguson Charleston S. C Mrs. Ferguson W. E. Carson O. W. Carper Monday Bridge Club North Royal Avenue Thompson Audrey Lee Cammer P. H. Cammer Social News Kenneth N. Gilpin Donald Gilpin Colorado Springs Col Gilpin James C. Clark Mt. Kisco Golden Bridge Hounds Clarke County Nurse Association Carter Hall Blue Ridge Clay DeGrange Benjamin Arthur Women’s Club Clarke County Grace Episcopal Church Joseph F. Moore J. Gray Beverley W. A. Baker F. L. Aylor Fort Loudoun A. B. Hummer Walter Withers Shenandoah Valley Aylor Purcellville Garden Club Otis Williams Haldeman’s Creamery Seld United Food Stores Mervel W. Adams Plumbing & Heating Piccadilly the Commercial & Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corp Winchester Cold Storage Apple Storage C. L. Robinson Ice & Cold Storage Harris Loudoun St Oppo Commercial Bank the Evening Star Barbara Bell Pattern Service Winchester Evening Star Times Square Station New York, N
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