Social calendar highlights meetings across civic groups
The notice lists today’s engagements including an 11:00 executive Women’s Civic League session at Mrs. A. Pennypacker’s West Cork street home, Kiwanis 12:30 at George Washington Hotel, Girl Scout Council tea at Mrs. W. P. Massey’s North Washington street home, Century Club 11:00 at Mrs. B. B. Dutton’s South Washington street home, Rotary luncheon 1:00 at the George Washington Hotel, and an 8:00 p.m. Macedonia Ladies Aid Society October meeting at Mrs. William R. Thompson’s near the church for the final conference year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
George Washington Hotel
Lutheran Sunday School
Winchester Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Women's Civic League
Pennypacker
West Cork Street
Kiwanis Club
Girl Scout Council
W. P. Massey
North Washington Street
Alice Porter
Century Club
B. B. Dutton
South Washington Street
Rotary Club
Macedonia Ladies’ Aid Society
Willia R. Thompson
First Fall Meeting Of Legion Auxiliary At Mrs Cather’s Home
The Women's Auxiliary of the R. Y. Conrad Post American Legion met at Mrs. T. Russell Cather's on South Stewart Street. Mrs. Roszel reported Virginia met state membership quota and the unit earned a citation for activities. Officers elected for the year included Mrs. Claude Grim as president and Mrs. Richard E. Griffith as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Auxiliary
R. Y. Conrad Post American Legion
T. Russell Cather
South Stewart Street
B. M. Roszel
Convention of Legion Auxiliaries
Danville
Charlottesville
William Godenour
American Legion
New York City
Claude Grim
George Washington Hotel
Roszel
H. I. Pifer
J. G. Fosbrink
Arthur Field
Mason Snapp
Grim
Richard E. Griffith
Rebecca Beverley
Shower Honoring Miss Elizabeth Thompson on Oct 14
Mrs. William Glaize hosted a delightful miscellaneous shower for Miss Elizabeth Thompson whose marriage to Mr. George Snider is set for October 14. Guests included Rose Lee Winland Mary Brown Genevieve Grover Clara Miller Evelyn Wiseman Emma Rollison Betty Starner and others. Local Garden Club members attended Leesburg Flower Show at Thomas Balch Library with judges Helen Massey and Mrs. Reardon among those present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Betty Madeline Brust
John Brust
Cordelle Sumption
W. M. Sumption
Lincoln Avenue
Sumption
William Glaize
West Peyton Street
Elizabeth Thompson
George Snider
Rose Lee Winland
Mary Brown
Genevieve Grover
Clara Miller
Evelyn Wiseman
Emma _ Rollison
Betty Starner
Jessie Hillyard
Katherine Robertson
Charles Snider
Robert Glaize
William LaRue
Leesburg
Thomas Balch
Helen Massey
James P. Reardon
R. Y. Conrad
Winchester and
Clarke County Club
Harold Brown
F. Churchill Jones
Allen Bond
R. E. Griffith
George Snarr
Dailey Slonaker
S. C. Brooks
W. R. Legge
Old
Hitchcock Visit Highlights Weekend Public Notice
The article notes Dr. Edwin F. Hitchcock and Mrs. Hitchcock of New York City visiting over the weekend. It recalls his fame from the Roland B. Molineux murder trial and his role in saving Harry Cornish after poisoning linked to Mrs. Adams’ death. Also mentioned are Mr. Phillips’ former residence here and Baker, West Virginia guests Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Hawse with Miss Grace Miller visiting Cedar Creek Grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Hitchcock
Smith Tourist Home
Edwin F. Hitchcock
New York City
Hitchcock
Roland B. Molineux
Harry Cornish
Adams
Molineux
Mr. Phillips
E. A. Hawse
Baker, W. Va
Pady Vallee
Hollywood
Charlie McCarthy
Don Ameche
W. C. Fields
Rudy
Frank Fay
Edgar Bergen
Charlie
Etiquette Q and A on Introductions and Letters
A quiz on social manners covers presenting an unmarried woman to a married one, writing a bread and butter letter after a visit, and typical ball guest counts. An unmarried woman is presented to a married one unless the single woman is much older, a hostess should send the letter immediately, and balls usually invite at least one hundred guests.
Local church notices highlight staff changes and student travels
The article records Rev. George Earle Owen leaving to study in Chicago and Miss Nelia Beverley pursuing graduate work at the University of Chicago. It lists meetings, choir rehearsal times, and social visits by local residents including L. O. Hock man presiding, and notes several residents visiting or hosting guests from Virginia and Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. O. Hockman
George Earle Owen
Chicago
University of Chicago
Nelia Beverley
Beverley
William and Mary
Gales Expected Off North Coast
Weather Bureau warns of northeast storm moving from 200 miles east of Virginia Capes toward New England. Disturbance will intensify with strong northeast winds likely reaching gale force along the coast tonight. Advisory issued at 10:30 a m north of Nantucket to Eastport and warnings south of Delaware breakwater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Weather Bureau
Nantucket
Mass
Eastport
Delaware
Virginia Capes
New England
Plan Drive On Defective Lights
Maryland State police began a drive to eliminate improper glaring of defective headlights. Reprimands to first offenders were issued and filed with Motor Vehicle Commissioner Walter R. Rudy. Police Capt. Edward McK. Johnson announced the action in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Maryland
Edward McK. Johnson
Walter R. Rudy
Haste Costs Race in Baltimore Obstacle Flight
In a local obstacle race a stunt pilot ate a cherry pie during takeoff and landing. He attempted to inflate a balloon but a cardboard plate lodged in his throat, causing a fatal outcome. William E. C. Swope followed the rules carefully and failed after choking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
William E. C. Swope
GOP Rejects Coalition Idea Moves to Informal Alliance
Washington reports Republican leaders rejected Senator Vandenberg of Michigan's plan for a new coalition party in 1940. They favor a realignment under the Republican banner and an informal alliance with anti New Deal Democrats without changing the party name. The move recalls 1932 Democratic support from four Republican senators Norris La Follette Johnson and Cutting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Vandenberg
Michigan
Roosevelt
John Hamilton
Norris
Nebraska
la Follette
Wisconsin
Johnson
California
Cutting
New Mexico
Roosevelt Sees Bonneville Dam During Oregon Visit
President Roosevelt arrived at Bonneville Oregon to inspect the dam and discuss land use and water conservation as national concerns. He outlined potential savings from better planning and highlighted the dam as a key outlet for agricultural and mineral products from Oregon Washington and Idaho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Columbia River
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Bonneville
Ore
Roosevelt
Walter M. Pierce
la Grande
Howard Lattourette
National Democratic
Nan
Power and Navigation Project
Front Royal and Warren County News Highlights Local Social Activity
Elder and Mrs A L Harrison and daughters plan a Leggett North Carolina trip for a week with relatives. Numerous residents like Miss Grace Rosenberger and Mrs Beverly Browne attend events. Eastern Star visit by Kathleen Gravins. local visits to Leesburg and Washington. people travel between Front Royal, Richmond, Lexington, and San Francisco for family and church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Royal
Elder
A. L. Harrison
Harriet Harrison
Albert Darby
Leggett
N. C
Order of Eastern Star
Kathleen Gravins
Stokes Breaks Ground for Four-Apartment Building
Claude A. Stokes began construction on Royal Avenue in Front Royal for a new four unit apartment house adjacent to his home. The four story building will feature four apartments in each unit and will be built of brick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Royal
Claude A. Stokes
Royal Avenue
Rick
Baby saved after thrown from burning Baltimore home
A 21 month old, Tanya Mislowsky, was tossed from a second story window into a bystander's arms and saved as two adults jumped to escape flames. Neighbors Norman Erichton and Josephine Andreich, 17, aided in the escape. both were burned or injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Stander
Tanya Mislowsky
Anthony Mislowsky
Norman Erichton
Mislowsky
Josephine Andreick
Lineage Faces Vast Ancestry Figures in Genealogy
Dr J O Hertzler of Nebraska University sociology explains if you are 40 today you may have 18 adult ancestors from the American Revolution era 512 from the Mayflower voyage 524288 from King John and the Magna Charta and 8388608 predeces sors if tracing descent from William the Conqueror.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln, Neb
J. O. Hertzler
Nebraska University
William the Conqueror
Young Mussolini Celebrates Tonight
Vittorio Mussolini, son of Italy’s premier, turns twenty one in Culver City today. A party at Hal Roach’s home will mark his birthday and the twenty first wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Roach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culver City
Calif
Vittorio Mussolini
Italy
Hal Roach
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Legion Auxiliary
T. R. Cather
Charles L. Hoover
South Cameron Street
Abbott School of Fine and Commercial Art
Handley High School
Handlian
Grace Lutheran Church
Samuel R. Fritts
Rippon
W. Va
Charles Town
Ruth Fritts
North Carolina
Walter Douglas
Washington, D. C
Sibley Hospital
Douglas
Grace Lichliter
McCormac
H. B. McCormac
Gypsy Smith
J. Emmett Dettra
Rosalene
John Emmett Dettra
Kernstown
Ollie Cline
Neva Yates
Stephens City
H. B. McCormac, Jr
Lehigh University
Bethlehem
Church of Christ
Brooks’ Pharmacy
Rexall
George Koch
Ruxton
Norfolk, Va
W. A. Behar
Stanley Barr
D. W. Alexander
Stephenson
Mrs. Barr
Barr
Capitol Theatre
M. N. Aikin
Fred L. Glaize, Jr
Stonewall Avenue
William Shafer
Ralph Shafer
Charles Harper
University of Virginia
Virginia
Hampden Sydney
Will Hiett
Fairmont Avenue
John Rupp
Carlisle
Myra Martin
Harrisburg
Elmer Mills
Camphill
Horace A. Hott
Virginia Polytechnic Institute (Chemical Engineering
Blacksburg
West Leicester Street
RITZ
Piccadilly St. David
Woodward
GOP
Anti
New Deal Democrats
By Nathan Robertson
Front Royal and
Warren County News
Telephone Front Royal 149-A
Burton A. Ford
Grace Rosenberger
Philadelphia
Edward H. Stokes
Willis Shuler
South River, N. J
W. W. Whitside
Beverley F. Browne
Warren County Club
Frank Compton
New York
Mrs
Eugene Compton
Sam Roszel
Col
Holland Robb
Mountain View
Edward Willey
Richmond
Lloyd Willey
Henry Little
Neerfold
Lexington
John Shelley
San Francisco
Cal
E. H. Stokes
Walter Samuels
Syracuse, N. Y
Edith Samuels
Charles Samuels
H. W. Shannon
J. B. Harnsberger
Winchester
Woodstock
Henry H. Downing
Tuesday Bridge Club
Catherine Carter
Walter Carter
Mary Leroy
James B. Golden
Arlington Hall
A. C. Carson
W. E. Caseon
Harold Smith
Sonny Smith
Packard
Lanny Ross
Charles Butterworth
Burns & Allen
Florence George Don Wilson
Raymond Paige
E.S.T
Mussolini
Stoker Coal
W. B. Snider & Son
Piccadilly
Cameron St
Nina V. Wolford
BY Bergson
Hamman
Dollar Store
Www
W. Bird Phone
Shanghai
China
SDB1
RCA
KZRM
Manila
Point Reyes
Wabccbs
Jack Oakie
Benny Goodman
WEAF
NBC
Johnny
Russ Morgan
Charlie Butterworth
Jimmie Fidler
Lou Breese
WJZ
Eddie Guest
Ben Bernie Lads
Gen. Johnson
Mark Meber
Ben Alexander
Roy Campbell
WABC
CBS
Manhattan
Berlin
the Commercial & Savings Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
RGA
Rambhbhbhaana
R.G.A
the Fair Play Store
Retail Grocers’ Association
Loudoun
Sunshine Cleaners
E. Piccadilly St
of Suede
Rice O'Neill
Huntsberry
N. Loudoun Street
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