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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1939

Page

8

Calendar of Events Monday through Tuesday social meetings

Calendar items list events at local venues including the George Washington Hotel and various society lodges. Meetings cover Junior Board of Trade dinner, Madison Lodge O F, Eastern Star, Lions Club, Junior Auxiliary hospital officers, Century Club, and Winchester Rebekah Association with locations on East Boscawen Street West Clifford Street and near Millwood Virginia.

Board of Trade George Washington Hotel Madison Lodge L O O. F Hall East Boscawen Street Order of Eastern Star Farmers and Merchants Bank Lions Club West Clifford Street Century Club Edward Butler Millwood Winchester Rebekah Association Odd Fellows Hall

Miss Rosalie Montague Weds Frank C. Littleton Jr

A Virginia and Washington social wedding was held at noon in Charleston South Carolina uniting Miss Rosalie Young Montague of that city and WF Frank C Littleton Jr son of Frank C Littleton of Oak Hill Virginia The ceremony was conducted by Rev Albert Rhett Stuart with a small reception at the bride’s parents home The couple will reside in Middleburg Virginia after a brief wedding trip The couple are well known in Chester and vicinity with ties to Garrison Forest School Theta Chi fraternity news and auxiliary meetings also noted

Virginia Washton D. C Charleston S. C Rosalie Young Montague That City Frank C. Littleton, Jr Frank C. Littleton Oak Wii” Alche, Va Albert Rhett Stuart St. Michael Episcopal Church Polly Montague Sterling Harrison Leesburg Messrs Gwynne Tayloe Upperville Robert Montague Meeting Street Mrs. Littleton, Jr Middleburg Margaret Byrd Garrison Forest School Baltimore University of Richmond Theta Chi John Locke J. H. Locke Boyce Carleston Younts, Jr Miami Fla Joseph Black Richmond Robert van Burean Edward Grove C. M. Grove Valley Avenue This City University

Easter Bride Weds Mr Grayson Sponseller in Berryville

Miss Louise Riley and Mr Grayson Sponseller united in a Sunday ceremony at the Southern Methodist church parsonage Berryville Va Rev W Q Luttrell officiated with only families present The bride wore dusty rose with navy accessories A gardenia forget me not corsage and Lohengrin Bridal March accompanied the service A reception followed at the bride’s mother’s home then the couple left for a trip to southern Virginia and North Carolina They will reside in Berryville Va both are connected with local businesses

Louise Riley Grayson Fellman Sponsellor Southern Methodist Church Berryville W. Q. Luttrell E. G. Conner Miss Riley Paul Porton Washington Atlantic and Pacific Company

Modern Etiquette Q&A From Roberta Lee

A newspaper Q&A on dining manners advises answering dinner invitations immediately and speaking minimally to avoid harm. It includes a toast option for a son to honor his mother, with a humorous twist about wishing to be her husband.

Miss Anne Dudley Field Honored at Baltimore Luncheon

Mrs. Thomas Duer of Baltimore hosted a luncheon at the Baltimore Country Club on Saturday in honor of Miss Anne Dudley Field, granddaughter of Mrs. Barton. Miss Field, visiting Winchester with Mrs. Duer for Easter, attended with Miss Emily Gibson. About 30 young people were present.

Thomas Duer Baltimore Winchester R. T. Barton South Washington Street Baltimore Country Club

Junior Auxiliary Meeting at Memorial Hospital 3:30 PM

A regular Junior Auxiliary meeting at Memorial Hospital is set for Tuesday at 3 30 PM at the Nurses home. Officers will be elected and other business will be transacted, with all members urged to attend. Turner Ashby Chapter to Meet with Mrs Pierce in South Stewart Street home. Circle No 8 to Meet at Braddock Street Methodist Church Assembly Room on Monday at 8 PM with Mrs L Hammon leading devotionals. Rev and Mrs Cooper Return from Florida with daughter Helen. Mary Margaret remains in Miami until term end.

Memorial Hospital Turner Ashby Pierce United Daughters of the Confederacy Noble Pierce South Stewart Street Braddock Street Cooper Florida Norman Cooper Helen Cooper North Braddock Street Miami Fla Mary Margaret Cooper Andrew Jackson School

Third National Concert Postponed by Winchester Association

The third concert of the Winchester National Concert Association has been postponed indefinitely. Mrs. A. C. Halvusa announced that the date was moved and that members will be notified when the concert is rescheduled.

Winchester National Concert Association A. C. Halvusa Halvusa

Byrds at White Sulphur Springs and Easter plans

Mr and Mrs Thomas Byrd spent Friday at White Sulphur Springs with Mrs Byrds father Sidney Miller and planned Easter weekend at Kentmere. Miss Margaret Byrd attended the Curles Neck race meet in Richmond and will join the Easter German dance tonight. Mrs R E Byrd hosted over the holidays. Century Club To Meet In Clarke with Mrs Edward G Butler hosting 3:30 pm at her Clarke county estate. Women Service Guild circles announce meetings at various homes around Millwood area. Miss Dorothy Nicholas Harrison of Petersburg is visiting the Powell family on West Cork street. Mrs Powell recovering from appendicitis improving.

Thomas Byrd White Sulphur Springs W. Va Sidney Miller Kentmere R. E. Byrd Margaret Byrd Curles Century Club Clarke Edward G. Butler Shenandoah River Millwood Clarke County Butler Dorothy Nicholas Harrison Petersburg West Cork Street Hugh Powell Vera Mellon Raleigh N. C J. G. Timbrook National Avenue W. R. Mellon Keyser

Miss Mildred Strode Weds Mr Racey Easter Sunday

Mrs P H Strode announces the marriage of her daughter Miss Mildred Hollingsworth Strode to Paul William Racey on Easter Sunday at 2 30 pm in Middletown Va. The bride wore a gray wool suit with talisman rose corsage. Both are Clarke and Warren County natives. they plan to reside in Boyce.

P. H. Strode Stephens City Mildred Hollingsworth Strode Paul William Racey W. H. Racey Boyce J. T. Brown Middletown Stephens City High School Racey Clarke County Boyce High School

Texas couple visits Winchester after marriage

Mr. and Mrs. Wiliam Dalton Paxson of Linton Texas visited Winchester on Saturday evening their first time here since wedding last fall. Mrs Paxson was formerly Miss Sallie Curtis of Round Hill Virginia. They have been visiting their respective parents in Loudoun County and expect to return to Texas in several days.

Wiliam Dalton Paxson Linton Texas Winchester

Luncheon and Card Party Thursday By Mrs Gilpin

Invitations issued by Mrs Henry B Gilpin for a luncheon and card party at her South Washington street home on Thursday in honor of Mrs Thomas B Byrd of Kentmere in Clarke county Winchester friends to meet Mrs Byrd Mrs Kenneth Gilpin to entertain at a tea for Mr and Mrs Byrd on Wednesday afternoon at Scabeby adjoining Kentmere near Boyce

Henry B. Gilpin South Washington Street Thomas B. Byrd Kentmere Clarke County Gilpin Winchester Byrd Kenneth Gilpin Mrs. Byrd

Junior Board Dinner Dance Opens Tonight at Hotel

The Junior Board of Trade hosts its first annual dinner dance at the George Washington Hotel starting at 7 p.m. The program features induction of new president Tom Kremer and officers, brief speeches by Kremer and former president C Ridgely White, and a Distinguished Service Award for Tom Baldridge presented by W Nelson Page. The Washington Hotel Orchestra will provide music after dinner. William Starkey is general chairman.

Doctor Dutton Starts Week at Mayo Clinic in Rochester

Dr. B B Dutton left yesterday for Rochester Minnesota to spend a week at the Mayo Clinic. He expects to be back in his office by Monday April 17.

Dutton Mayo Clinic B. B. Dutton Rochester Minn

Birthday party given by Mr Kenzil Timbrook

Mr Kenzil Timbrook entertained friends at a birthday party on Thursday evening April 6. Attendees included Sylvia and Ethel Harry Mary Catherine Pingley Lucille Wright Caroline Stretchberry Jane Eagle and Joseph Carr Charles Harrell Paul Chamberlain Edwin Ebersole and Robert Grim. Mrs John T Roddey returned to Rock Hill SC after visiting relatives in South Washington street. Mr and Mrs Hack plan a trip to French Lick Ind. Mr James Himelright returned to Gordon's Junior Military College Barnesville GA after spring vacation. Mrs David Hawthorne and Betty Anne of Washington DC spent Easter in Winchester with Mrs Henry Treadway. Mrs Hawthorne a former resident. Mrs W E Cornwell of White Post VA is visiting at the Headley home.

Kenzil Timbrook Sylvia and Ethel Harry Mary Catherine Pingley Lucille Wright Caroline Stretchberry Jane Eagle Messrs Joseph Carr Charles Harrell Paul Chamberlain Edwin Ebersole Robert Grim John T. Roddey Rock Hill S. C Frank N. Hack South Washington Street Hack French Lick Ind James Himelright Gordon's Junior Military College Barnesville David Hawthorne Betty Anne Washington, D. C Winchester Henry Treadway Hawthorne This City

Easter weekend travels noted in Lynchburg area

The report lists residents and visitors returning home or traveling for Easter. Names include Roy Hockman, Arthur M. Field, Anne Dudley Field, Courtney Grim, Mabel Henson, Elizabeth Henson, Naomi Organ, Dwight L. Arnold, S. S. Wierman, William Wagner, Henry Schnieder, Jarrell Ginn, Meredith R. Anderson, Betsy, M. E. Hildebrand, Mary R. Buckner, Vera Mellon, J. G. Timbrook, and Morena Neville among others, with mentions of hospitals, colleges, and towns such as Lynchburg, Blacksburg, Cleveland, Strasburg, Miami, Carthage, Amherst, Raleigh, Keyser, and Washington.

Easter visits and returns of local residents

Miles Deans Home returns from Tennessee to their Northwestern Grade residence. Perdue senior Page Louderback spent Easter with his parents D. O. and Mrs Louderback. Willian and Mary College coach Joe Flickinger visited his family in Williams burg. James Davis of Maryland dental school spent the weekend with his parents C. A. and Mrs Davis. William Triplett of Washington and his wife stayed with Mrs Triplett’s parents B. G. Headley. Raymond Fishpaw of Manassas was in Winchester on business and called on friends.

Mr. Page Louderback Perdue University D. O. Louderback Joe Flickinger Willian, and Mary College Williamsburg S. L. Flickinger James Davis University of Maryland C.A. Davis South Stewart Street William Triplett Washington, D. C Raymond Fishpaw Manassas Winchester City

Easter Weekend People and Visits In Front Royal Area

Front Royal and Warren County residents spent Easter with family and friends in nearby towns including Strasburg Washington and Staunton. Local figures attended gatherings in Baltimore New York and Hopewell while many hosted or visited relatives. Warren County Fish and Game Association elected R H Webb as president and members enjoyed weekend social visits across Maryland Virginia and Washington.

R. H. Webb Front Royal Warren County Fish and Gar Association

Also Mentioned on This Page

B Society Rosalie Montague William Poindester Montague Herbert Larrick Carrie Hunter Woman Auxiliary Diocese of Larrick Miss Hunter King George County Norris Brooks’ Pharmacy Fetere Quality Co N. Loudoun St Mr. Sponsellor J. Andrew Kater Jane Teaneck N. J Alecia Beauty Salon N. Braddock St Espring Oxford Huntsberry Red Cross Genevieve Garner Shenandoah Lee Fleet Irvington Mary Washington College Charlotte Williams Bryant Street Rahway Southern Seminary Dorothy Reitz Hillsdale Road St. Mary's Female Seminary St. Mary’s City Roberta Lee Miss Field Howard L. James Piccadilly Paul W. Dempsey Brinting CO Women’s Service Guild Market Street M. E. Church Circle No Robert Eagle South Loudoun Street W. A. March South Braddock Street Stewart Forney Gray Avenue Julia Forney Cameron Street P & G Soap SILCO Mildred Strode Mr. Racey Texas W. B. Snider & Son W. E. Cornwell White Post, Va J. W. Headley Pikeside Tea Room Valley Ave ILKI Underwood Underwood’s Bakery Haldeman Lee Powell Lone Ranger Talking Screen Fame Baker’s Drug Store Roy Hockman Lynchburg College Lynchburg L. L. Hockman Arthur M. Field Anne Dudley Field Courtney Grim Virginia Polytechnic Institute Blacksburg Mabel Henson Bunker Hill Miss Elizabeth Henson Cleveland Ohio Miss Henson Bunker Dwight L. Arnold S. S. Wierman Mrs. Arnold Naomi Organ William Wagner Henry Schnieder Carthage College Carthage, Nl Jarrell Ginn Meredith R. Anderson Richard Keffer Strasburg Betsy M. E. Hildebrand J. W. Keffer Mary R. Buckner Amherst Street J. G. Gibson Uppenville B. F. Davis, Jr Wharton School of Finance University of Pennsylvania B. F. Davis Peyton Street Woman's Auxiliary Episcopal Diocese of Ryland Washington W. E. Gardner Miles Front Royal and Warren County News Front Foyal William__ Proctor Harrison‘ Burg Mr. Wake Mrs. Wake William John Booten Lauck Washington, C T. S. Bowers Ellen B. H. Potts Lakeland, Florida Elizabeth Berry Washington, D.C F. I. Graber Gretna, Va E. H. Keyser R. V. Shryock Mr. Shryock Alfred Shyrock C. A. Duke Park Entrance J. R. Lewin Fairfax Spen Hi Mother A. T. Thompso Audrey Lee Camamere P. Cammer Jane Saunders Newpo Connie Stratton Maurice Shire Eleanor Weaver Rebeca Duncan Shir Weaver J. G. Hillidge Speke Williamsurg Mary Grey Hopewell the Commercial & Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corp Valley Pride United Food
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