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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1940

Page

8

Social and Personal Invitations From Berryville Area

Berryville Virginia notices announce Mary Louise Suydam and Bayard MacDonald Stevens wedding in Morristown New Jersey at St Peters Episcopal Church with a reception at Morris Golf Club. Also Mason Cabell and Richard Aylett Cabell plan a Richmond Episcopal ceremony. Local gatherings honor Dr William P McGuire cancer talk.

Berryville Stephen Suydam Morristown N. J Mary Louise Bayard MacDonald Stevens Bayard Stevens Mr. Stevens Short Hills St. Peters Episcopal Church

Recital by Violin Pupils at Market Street Church

Calendar item notes an 8:00 p m recital by Mrs Austin Sloat's violin pupils at Market Street Church followed by an 8:00 p m weekly meeting of the W O W at Odd Fellows Hall.

Austin Sloat Odd Fellows Hall

Miss Virginia Bean Engaged to Walter Hylton Jr

Miss Helen Virginia Bean of South Hill Virginia is engaged to Walter Henry Hylton Jr also of South Hill. He is the son of Mrs W H Hylton and the late Mr Hylton of Danville. The wedding is planned for June 29 at the South Hill Methodist Church.

Virginia Bean Walter Hylton Bean South Hill Helen Virginia Bean Walter Henry Hylton, Jr W. H. Hylton Mr. Hylton Danville South Hill Methodist Church

Clubwomen set for Virginia meeting and visits

Mrs. Robertson and Mrs. Neill will represent the Woman's Club of Clarke county at the Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs annual meeting in Old Point Virginia. Mrs Ayler chairs the state federation Home Department. Mr and Mrs Henry S Gregg of Minneapolis are guests of Miss Virginia Page and Miss Kate Powers after touring California and Florida and viewing Charleston azalea gardens.

Old Point Virginia Federation of Women’s Clubs Robertson Neill Woman's Club Clarke County Ayler State Federation Henry S. Gregg Minneapolis

Birthday party honors two year old Mary Ruth Whitten

Little Mary Ruth Whitten celebrated her second birthday with a churchyard party at 12 West Clifford Street. Guests gathered for games and refreshments in the Sunday school room, with a pink and green decor theme, a two candle cake, and favors including an apple blossom filled with chocolates. Attending were a group of children and teachers from the Be ginners and Primary departments, alongside Mrs Albert Clark and Mrs Orville Hoover. Miss Harriett Krise plans to be a bridesmaid in Skaneatles New York May fourth and will visit friends in New York state before returning to Winchester around June 1.

Mary Ruth Whitten Robert A. Whitten West Clifford Street Church Mary Ruth Little Misses Gay Balthis Roberta Whitacre Elsierene Shirley Hauptman Virginia May Clark Freda Seldon Susan Larrick Juanita Doorthy Daugherty Colleen O'Rear Masters Charles O’rear Sonny Grubbs Collen Racey Elsie Mathews Albert Clark Orville Hoover Harriett Kkrise Skaneatles N. Y Elizabeth Birchenough New York State Winchester

Alumni Plan Spring Banquet For Bunker Hill High

Alumni of Bunker Hill High School gather to schedule the annual Spring banquet honoring the graduating class. The event set for Saturday June 1 at 6 30 pm at the school with the Bunker Hill Presbyterian Church auxiliary serving dinner. Representatives from eight past classes were present and each class will nominate members for future officers. Committees named for program, decorations, and nominations.

Bunker Hill Hamed Granville Shirley Daisy Swisher Isabelle Maisel Paul Ridgeway Bunker Hill High School Reva Light Irene Patton Truman McCally Evelyn Henshaw Fred Smith Stewart Cline, Jr Frances LeFevre Margaret Chapman Washington

Final List Of Contestants For Beauty Contest

The Commercial Club of Berryville High School hosts the second annual beauty pageant in the auditorium on Tuesday evening April 30 to crown Miss Clarke County. Fifty-seven entrants are listed, including Betty Jane Royston, Bet ty Rumbarger, Beatrice Russell, Josephine Carter, and Dorothy Fletcher, among others.

Commercial Club Berryville High School Clarke County Dorothy Kackley Loring C. Kackley Betty Jane Royston Betty Rumbarger Beatrice Russell Josephine Carter Geraldine Frey Lillie Marie Wisecarver Ruth Lancaster Ann Lee Enders Janice Smallwood Margaret Carroll Rose Ellen Ramsburg Rebecca Carter Verta Racer Hallie Dorsey Elizabeth Hereford Josephine Lancaster Laura Drury Gloria Anne Longerbeam Thelma Stough Anne Bell Crim Dorthea Rocap Garnett Smallwood Louise Campbell Naomi Longerbeam Gertrude Dennis Audrey Cheshire Lillian Deavers Margaret Johnson Nell Osborne Carter Yennie Yenson Vida Levi

Richmond Bride Weds William M Galt in Goochland County

Miss Mary Leigh daughter of Mr and Mrs Palmer Leigh of Richmond married William Matthew Galt III of Richmond son of Mr and Mrs William M Galt Jr of Glendale Ohio. The ceremony occurred at 430 PM at Howard's Neck Goochland with Easter lilies and white lilacs. Rev Churchill J Gibson officiated. After a short reception the couple left for Florida and Cuba and will reside at 2915 Grove Ave Richmond after May 15.

Mary Hotson Leigh St. James Episcopal Church Lelia Palmer Leigh Thomas Morrison Cincinnati Mr. Gault Sabin Robinson John Minor Florida Cuba Grove Avenue Richmond

Etiquette Answers on Servants Guests and Introductions

Modern etiquette guidance by Roberta Lee addresses proper reprimand of a servant, social introductions for a woman with a degree, and table setting rules. It advises not scolding in front of guests, introducing a degree holder as Miss Page unless MD, and keeping bread and butter separate from other items.

Dr. Page Miss Page

Informal May Day Party At Funk Home Locally Noted

Mr and Mrs R Justin Funk houser invite guests to an informal party at their Fairmont avenue home on the evening of Wednesday May 1. Guests will later attend the pre festival dance at Winchester Golf Club. Miss Elinor Griffith of Berryville Virginia a Western College student took part in the Western College Glee Club program at Kumler Memorial Chapel. Cadet Ray Robinson Jr of Virginia Tech will spend the weekend at his home on South Stewart street.

Graham Dougherty William P. McGuire Winchester American Legion Berryville Dougherty Frank E. Tappan Tappan Joseph F. Moore Charles F. McIntosh George H Ee Francis Beverley G. Ee John I. Sloat The Commercial and Savings Bank South Loudoun Street R. Justin Funkhouser Fairmont Avenue Winchester Golf Club Elinor Griffith Western College Oxford Ohio Western College Glee Club Kumler Memorial Chapel Martha Williams Bernada Danford Trimble Annabelle Johnson Danville Ray Robinson, Jr Virginia Tech Blacksburg, Va South Stewart Street

Students Appreciate Valley Welcome After School Visit

H W Sanders of Virginia Polytechnic Institute praised Winchester chamber of commerce secretary Andrew Bell for hosting 42 vocational agriculture students who stayed overnight during tours of Handley and Stephens City High Schools. The group called the trip highly profitable and pleasant and pledged to boost the Valley and Winchester in the future.

H. W. Sanders Virginia Polytechnic Institute Andrew Bell Chamber of Commerce Handley and Stephens City Chamber of Commerse Valley Winchester

National Hardware Open House at Miller's Hardware

A nationwide Get-acquainted campaign is observed in Winchester at Miller's Hardware Store. The Open House began yesterday and runs through May 4 with labor-saving devices and utility inventions highlighted. Banners and displays showcase hardware dealers as essential emergency time-savers for home and industry.

Winchester Miller's

Ordered On In Car Theft

Albert E Mang a 30 of Philadelphia Pa was ordered on to the grand jury of Corporation Court on charges of stealing an automobile. Harry Masters of Clearbrook was listed.

Albert E. Mang Philadelphia Grand Jury Corporation Court Harry Masters Clearbrook

State Police Release From Sergeant J H McAllister

County authorities report information released by Sergeant J H McAllister of the State Police concerning ongoing local investigations.

J. H. McAllister State Police

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