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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1938

Page

14

Excertus On Captain Cook At Century Club Meeting

Mrs. Massey presented a detailed paper on Captain Cook at the Century Club fall meeting at Mrs. Melvin Green's home. The account covers Cook's rise from humble origins to famed navigator, his voyages, discoveries in Australia New Zealand and Hawaii, and his role in fighting scurvy. It notes his death in Hawaii and the myth about his remains, and adds a footnote about an ancestor's journal excerpt. Brooklyn engagement announces Eleanor Veronica McCaughan to Charles E. McCormack with ceremony set for November 6 at St Francis of Assissi Church.

Excertus Massey Century Club Cook W. P. Massey Melvin Green Capt. Cook British Empire England Canada St. Lawrence Pacific Europe Lord Sandwich Richard E. Byrd Australia New Zealand Hawaiian Islands Brooklyn Charles E. McCormack Jr John S. McCaughan N. Y Eleanor Veronica McCaughan Charles E. McCormack West Monmouth Street Thomas McCormack Mr. McCormack Handley O'Sullivan Rubber Co West Cork Street

Elizabeth Swimley Weds Melvin Finnegan in Fredericksburg Church

Miss Elizabeth Sherwood Swimley daughter of Ross Swimley and the late Elsie Swimley became the bride of Melvin Charles Finnegan Tuesday afternoon at The First Presbyterian Church in Fredericksburg Virginia. The groom son of Mr and Mrs Philip Finnegan of Tyrone Pennsylvania is a former Washington Post distributing manager now Philadelphia Victor Brewing Co branch manager. The ceremony was by Rev R V Lancaster with Chester Finnegan serving as best man. The couple will reside in Philadelphia after October 25 at The West over Court apartment.

First Presbyterian Chester N. Finnegan Altoona R. V. Lancaster Handley High School Winchester Finnegan Philip James Finnegan Tyrone Washington Post Philadelphia Victor Brewing Co Pittsburgh Swimley Westover Court

Miss Frances Armel Weds Alfred B Hummer in April

Announcement from Mr and Mrs L E Armel of South Cameron Street notes the marriage of Miss Frances Armel to Alfred B Hummer of Millwood Virginia. The ceremony occurred April 27 1938 in Hagerstown Maryland with Rev C W Huddle officiating. Mrs Hummer graduates Handley High School 1937 and works as a local telephone operator. The groom son of Mrs Mary Hummer is a painter and they reside in Millwood.

Frances Armel Hummer L. E. Armel South Cameron Street Alfred B. Hummer Millwood Hagerstown C. W. Huddle Zion Lutheran Church Handley High School Mary Hummer

Garden Club Tour Visits Dumbarton Oaks in Georgetown

Twenty three members from the Winchester and Glarke County Garden Club visited Dumbarton Oaks in Georgetown yesterday to tour its gardens and outdoor features. They later met for tea at Mrs Henry Bryarley in Chevy Chase. The Girl Scout Leaders Association held a surprise engagement shower for Miss Edith Cornwell after a business session.

Garden Club Dumbarton Oaks Georgetown Winchester and Glarke County Garden Club Pumvarvon Oaks Diol Clay caeGrange Caroline Hunter Lewis Tiyde Preu Uialze Kenneth Gilpin Edward Jenkins Abed Kerfoot Carl Massey W. #. Maseey Keen Massey Nelson Rage James &. Hearnon Luis John Richardson Ikk. Russell Girl Scout Leaders Association Mary Katherine Aulick Edith Cornwell

Birthday party honors R Llewellyn Sheets at Morris home

A birthday supper for R Llewellyn Sheets took place Monday night at 14 South Kent street hosted by Mr and Mrs Grover B Morris. Attendees included local residents and guests from Success Virginia and Goose Creek with Edna Sirbaugh set to wed Helmer Christensen in Onslow Sweden later this year. The Hillyards welcome a son born yesterday at Winchester Memorial Hospital with Mrs Eva Cave as former name.

R. Llewellyn Sheets Grover B. Morris South Kent Street Robert Curry Success Ralph Rinker Margaret Welsh Ralph Welsh Harvey Sonner Turkey Knob Ralph W. Welsh Goose Creek Chalmers Green Stephens City Fred Wehrieh Dorothy Wehrhiem Robert Bradley Crystal Wehrhiem Nain Charles Morrison Jean Willey Minerva Morrison Willard Waters Raymond Morrison Palmer Sheets Junior Morrison Richard Sheetz Edna Sirbaugh Helmer Christensen J. L. Sirbaugh Onslow Sweden Fort Worth Texas Christensen Galveston

Modern Etiquette Questions From Roberta Lee Column

Q and A on letter addressing for girls and chaperones. A bride may exchange duplicates. Notices list several social visits and travel in Winchester and Clarke county with names and places in Virginia and Maryland.

Probe Race News Hearing Probes Pennsylvania Wires

In Harrisburg the Public Utility Commission opened a hearing into Pennsylvania horse race news distribution. Two telephone company officials were summoned to testify about leased race wires.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission

Boston Soldier Acquitted in Maryland Murder Case

John F. Malloy aged 19 from Boston was acquitted in Cumberland Maryland by a Circuit Court jury of the September 7 fatal stabbing of Frank Edwards an elderly vagrant. Malloy’s attorney Estel C Kelley argued self defense.

Cumberland John F. Malloy Boston U. S. Army Frank Edwards Malloy Estel C. Kelley

Frederick church women elect new president at meeting

Frederick council federated church women chose Mrs. Ralph E. Shober wife of the Church of the Brethren pastor as president at the annual gathering. Mrs. Amos John Traver wife of the Lutheran pastor served as retiring president.

Frederick Federated Church Women Ralph E. Shober Church of the Brethren Amos John Traver Lutheran Church

Virginia students hold weekly open forum in Madison Hall

In Charlottesville on October 20 students from the University of Virginia convene an open Sunday forum in Madison Hall led by Samuel K. C. Kopper a second year law student from Madison New Jersey.

Charlottesville University of Virginia Madison Hall Samuel K. C. Kopper Madison, N. J Department of Law

Broiled Eggplant Marinade Change for Dinner

A suggestion to vary eggplant dishes by marinating slices in French dressing for fifteen minutes before broiling. Drain and cook until tender, offering a simple alternate method for those tired of the usual preparation.

How to toast coconut for dessert toppings

Spread coconut in a thin layer on a pan and broil or bake at 400 degrees F. Toast until golden brown, stirring often to prevent burning. Toasted coconut adds a rich flavor and can top frostings, desserts, puddings, ice cream, and candies.

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Modern Woodmen of America Odd Fellows Hall Workers On Nation North Loudoni St Helen Massey North Washington Street Market St. M. E. Church Woman's Service Guild R. E. Byrd Perkins U. B Haldeman’s Brooks’ Pharmacy Booc Helen von Reine New York Miriam Janice Audrey Patricia Betty Swimley Bride Fredericksburg Melvin C. Finnegan Red Norvo Mildred Bailey Swing Virginia-William and Mary Concert Association Irvin O'Connell National Concert Association Cora Breece North Loudoun Street B. 8. Preffitt Lando White Caufman Brubaker John Berryville C. R. Hutton Mary Washington, D. C S. Swartz Frank Fairfax, Va Guy C. Funkhouser Margaret Byrd Baltimore Navy Princeton Wilmer F General Insuran Girl Scout Leaders Alecia W. B. Snider Roberta Lee Anne Wilson Shirley Bly F. J. Bly Fairview Avenue M. Walker Clarke County H. K. Benham W. F. Cutterer P. M. Wolverton Samuel Jenkins Ruth Jenkins Charles Town W. Va Littlestown Joseph Collins Cutterer G. W. Smith New Windsor Harry Dunn Richard En South Loudoun Street George Smith George Humbert Luther and Paul George Gasleman, Jr George Gasleman Westminster Ruth Perry Wolverton Mary Rebecca and Davis Charles Locke Bowling Green Fla Mie Locke Smithfield Avenue Miami Tampa Locke Frank Kremer Carpers Valley Stella Unger Lawrence Cole Stephenson, Va Royal Nesmith Betty Charlotte L. P. Boyd Elmina Luttrell M. C. Garvin Gore William M. Richards Fort Loudoun The Daughters of the American Revolution State Board Richmond Probe Race News Edward “Jinx” Magoffin, Jr Annette Gipson Atlanta John Johnstone Melbourne Joliette Footsaver Huntsberry Colonial Beauty Shoppe Piccadilly Cameron London Sir Frank Bowater Church of St. Lawrence Jewery Commercial & Savings Bank York Hotel George Washington Orchestra Royal Portable Easly Plan Pifer Printing CO N. Loudoun St. Phene Sunshine Cleaners E. Piccadilly St the Gas Co S. Loudoun St
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