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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1938
Page
8
An old discussion notes that refusing the table signals two things a man is rude or conspicuous. It also mentions quiet complaints for better location. The text asks about length of items like candies or candlesticks and whether relatives must send gifts to a bride. It observes guests focus on wedding gifts rather than many gifts.
A surprise Wednesday party honored Perry Wolverton on his 30th birthday. Mrs Wolverton and her guest speakers hosted games and music. attendees included families from Stephens City Woodstock Berryville Winchester Merrimans Lane and nearby areas.
Announcement from J R Kiracofe states Miss Virginia Lucile Kiracofe will marry Leslie Paul Fries. Both graduates of Handley High School class of 1938 from Winchester are active in the local social scene. Visitor note: Mr Harry Malloy of Altoona PA and Mrs Malloy visited Mrs F S Solenberger Monday evening.
A prescription was requested and delivered by Brooks Pharmacy with the phone line 766. This notice reminds readers to use the service when a refill is needed.
A column reports on Brucetown M E Charge welcoming Rev W O Talbert to Brucetown and outlines plans for Welltown Crums Burnt Factory and Braddock Street circles. It also notes Tom Baldridge's St Louis conference trip with regional colleagues and lists recent visitors to Winchester area homes and patients.
The report notes Essie Barr, 23, of Louisville, will receive $1000 monthly instead of $500 and is set to inherit $1,000,000 next year from her father’s estate, a banker killed 21 years ago. The item then shifts to Winchester attendance at a Redskins Giants game and local social notices including births and a Needlework Guild meeting.
The First Brethren Church will hold its regular quarterly business meeting tonight at 7 30 in the church. Election of new officers will take place and each member is urged to attend.
Washington Hotel hosts Maurice M. Lynch 8:00 p m regular Young Women's Bible class Our Saviour. Winchester Rebekah Association meets at Odd Fellows Hall East Boscawen. Kiwanis Luncheon at George Washington Hotel 12 30 p m. Mort Loudoun chapter D A R meets 3 00 p m Woodstock home of Mrs Williams. Needlework Guild annual meeting at Mrs Grover C Rose North Loudoun. Junior Century Club meets 3 30 p m at Miss Mary Virginia Steck South Washington.
Mr. Lewis A. Robinson returns to Brooklyn after about six weeks at White Post Clarke county while his father estate was settled. The farm sold for 7500 to Mrs. Harry Stone of Monmouth Oregon, a Robinson daughter. Several local residents and visitors are noted at dinners and social events.
First Lady Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt, 54, celebrated with two parties at the White House and a luncheon by the National Women's Press Club. President Roosevelt directed household celebrations, and she spoke of a busy year ahead, reflecting on family milestones and honors received.
Government dispatches say militiamen attacked in three sectors along the Ebro river front in eastern Spain as foreign volunteers begin withdrawal. Reports from Barcelona indicate the international fighters may depart this week, with Italians massing for return from Seville.
The Craig family from Muncie Indiana will join experts in five extemporaneous radio discussions next week. The 15 minute broadcasts start Monday at 11 pm over WJZ NBC and air with no fanfare from NBCs new Hollywood studios in New York.
Mrs. Ralph Keister and two children returned to Romney West Virginia after two weeks visiting her parents Mr and Mrs J A Martin of Frederick County.
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