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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1937

Page

8

Miss Margaret Matheson Weds Edward Randolph at Wellington

A high society wedding in Alexandria linked Miss Margaret Matheson to Edward Fairfax Randolph of Millwood. The ceremony at Wellington featured a lace gown, harp and violin music, and a large reception followed by a Washington move. The couple, traveling to an unknown destination, will reside at 4814 Dexter Street in Washington.

Margaret Matheson Alexandria Fairfax Randolph Millwood Virginia Washington, D. C Wellington Malcolm Matheson Edward Fairfax Randolph Benjamin O'Fallon Randolph Clarke County Miss Matheson William P. Arnold Frank S. Hight, Jr Arnold Nancy Harrison Washington Jjane Cary Randolph Ethel Worthington Adlumia Sterret Matheson Randolph Monsignor Buckey St. Matthews Catholic Church Robert Randolph Philadelphia Charles Horff Harry F. Byrd, Jr Berryville Zebulon Stafford Easton

Calvin Ritenour to study in Los Angeles

Calvin Ritenour, longtime Baker's Drug Store employee, will depart next Wednesday for Los Angeles to enroll at the Aero Industries Technical Institute for mechanical and construction training aimed at aircraft assembly work. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Ritenour of Stephens City, and a 1935 Stephens City High School graduate. Mrs. Edward Jenkins will host a luncheon tomorrow at their Red Gate home in Clarke county near Millwood.

Calvin Ritenour Baker's Drug Store Los Angeles Calif Aero Industries Technical Institute G. H. Ritenour Stephens City Edward Jenkins Red Gate Clarke County Millwood

Bosserman Couple Announce Birth in Norfolk

Mr and Mrs W H Bosserman Jr of this city and Norfolk announce the birth of a son in a Norfolk hospital on Wednesday October 13 The child is expected to be named Walter H Bosserman 3rd Mrs Bosserman was formerly Miss Elizabeth Truitt of Norfolk The couple reside on South Stewart Street in Winchester

W. H. Bosserman, Jr City Norfolk Norfolk Hospital Walter H. Bosserman Bosserman Elizabeth Truitt Winchester South Stewart Street

Berryville Couple Married By Roanoke Minister

Miss Helen Watson Russell of Berryville and Daniel Snyder Elsen of Berryville were wed Wednesday evening in Roanoke Virginia by Rev C W Fink of Melrose Church. The couple now plan a southern motor trip and will reside in Berryville after. Elsen is with Northern Virginia Power Company and is a Virginia Tech graduate in electrical engineering.

Leslie N. Russi Berryville Clarke County Helen Watson Russell Daniel Snyder Elsen William Elsea Roanoke C. W. Fink Melrose Methodist Episcopal Church South Elsen

Present Crosses For Military Service

At the Turner Ashby Chapter U D C meeting in Danville Virginia three crosses for military service were awarded. Harriet James of Danville and Portsmouth received one for her brother John Fred James who was killed in action. Col Edwin Wood Jordan US A and First Lieutenant Burwell P Jones received the other crosses for serving during the World War.

Turner Ashby Danville Harriet James Portsmouth John Fred James Edwin Wood Jordan Burwell P. Jones

Oak Haven seeks beer license on Martinsburg Pike

H B Bardshear announces a hearing before the A B C Board on October 26 to grant a license to sell beer and ale over 3.2 percent at Oak Haven near Winchester Virginia. The beverages may be consumed on or off the premises.

Oak Haven Winchester Martinsburg Pike H. B. Bardshar Mar

Etiquette Answers on Addressing Envelopes and Invitations

The guidance notes address social versus business envelopes, saying do not print or engrave a address on social envelopes. It also covers hats at afternoon receptions, affirming a woman should keep her hat. It states phones may invite for most occasions except formal events.

Entertains At Dinner On Anniversary

Dr C B Harloe hosted a dinner party Saturday October 9 at his Jefferson Street home for the wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs FE Homer Harloe and the host’s birthday. A huge cake with flowers and wedding bells formed the focal point round which gifts and well wishes for a long life were exchanged.

C. B. Harloe Jefferson Street Homer Harloe Mr. Harloe Hugh

Sunday Services in the Baptist Church

Sunday School at 9 45 a m and Morning Worship at 11 a m with a message by Rev E T Clarke on The Peace of Prayer in Human Experience Young people meet at 6 45 p m followed by Evening Worship at 7 30 p m with a message by the pastor on Victorious Living

E. T. Clarke

Bankruptcy Notice for Elmer Russell Dorsey in Winchester

In the Western District of Virginia Elmer Russell Dorsey of Brucetown Frederick County Virginia was adjudicated a bankrupt on October 12 1937. The first meeting of creditors is set for October 25 1937 at 11 00 a m at the Corporation Court House Winchester Virginia. Creditors may attend prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and conduct other business. Edward C Martz Referee in Bankruptcy.

United States District Court For Western District OF Virginia Elmer Russell Dorsey Brucetown Frederick County Virginia Corporation Court House Winchester Harrisonburg Edward C. Martz

Italy Pressed on Non Intervention and Belligerent Rights

The article reports on diplomatic debate over non intervention in Spain. Italy condemns neutral flag abuses and calls for recognition of belligerent rights for Franco’s regime. France outlines withdrawal points including volunteers’ removal and arms controls, while Russia disputes non intervention’s viability.

Count Grandi Francisco Franco France Corbin Ivan Maisky Russia Spain von Dulm-Hemming

Public Sale of George B Wright Farm in Virginia

Public auction in Winchester Virginia on November 20 1937 at noon offers 99 acre farm south of Middletown along the Valley Pike. Subdivided parcels and whole property available with terms one third cash and balance in two annual installments secured by deed of trust and fire insurance. executor Co E Wright and auctioneer Brumback.

H. B. Wright Als C. E. Wright George B. Wright Circuit Court Frederick County Court House Winchester Middletown Virginia Valley Pike J. M. Steck

Front Royal and Warren County News Local Social Notes

Mrs Thomas Melton returns from Staunton visit. Mrs Mary Nesbit ill. Mr and Mrs Charles A Cook of Pennington NJ visiting in Front Royal with their son a Randolph Macon Academy student. Mrs Elmer Schwartz of Philadelphia visiting her son at Randolph Macon Academy. Major and Mrs Rolfe host party. Various visits to Washington Fredericksburg and Fort Benning. Rev Clagett to Fredericksburg after moving from Front Royal. Teddy Mathews a VPI student spends weekend with parents. Lorane Updike and Juanita Jones arrive from Strayers College for weekend with parents.

Front Royal Thomas Melton Mrs. Brown Staunton Charles A. Cook Pennington, N. J Randolph- Macon Academy Elmer Schwartz Philadelphia Randolph-Macon Academy Lorane Updike Juanita Jones Strayers College Washington

Japanese Charge Continued From Page One

The walls of Hangchow, once famed as the Sung dynasty capital, have been painted black to hide them from air raids. The city government built bombproof dugouts at intersections and much of the population remains underground. The heaviest damage occurred outside the city at the American designed aviation school where several hangars and the large landing field were extensively bombed.

Hangchow China

Mulga Mine Disaster in Alabama Claims 33 Lives

Emergency calls limited to one minute as rescuers entered the isolated Mulga mine in Alabama. Rescue teams with oxygen masks reached the elbow where 33 miners lay. The disaster echoes Alabama’s 1925 Overton blast and 1923 Dolomite dust explosion nearby.

Mulga Alabama Woodward United States Bureau of Mines Overton Dolomite

Reverend Clagett Attends Fredericksburg Reception

Rev. R. B. Clagett visited Fredericksburg last night and attended a reception at the M. E. Church honoring students of the State Teachers College and guests.

R. B. Clagett Fredericksburg M. E. Church State Teachers College

Radio Highlights New York Mobilization Opens Series

For the sixth year the community mobilization of human needs begins a series of programs starting Monday at 10 30 pm with a 30 minute broadcast featuring President Roosevelt speaking from Hyde Park. The program will be carried by WEAF WJZ NBC WABC CBS and WOR MBS with Charles P Taft and the Pittsburgh Symphony providing music. Roosevelt later speaks from Washington on the Federal Reserve dedication and RCA NBC announces two Kinescope cathode ray tubes for home experimental reception.

New York Roosevelt WEAF Wjz-Nbc Wabccbs Wor-Mbs Hyde Park N. Y Charles P. Taft

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