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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1938

Page

8

Ellen Jones Weds Huffman in Warren Estate ceremony

Miss Ellen Jones became Mrs Huffman in a top hall ceremony at Mt Zion Warren estate high school setting decorated with ferns and white flowers. The Rev A M Earie and Rev H W Shannon officiated. The bride wore white crepe de chine with orange blossoms and onyx jewelry. Roland Fisher of Richmond was best man. After a wedding supper the couple planned a trip through the United States and England. Mrs Huffman taught in Sperryville High School and Farmville State Teachers College alumna. Mr Huffman taught agriculture in Washington Sperryville and Bath County.

Igh Mt. Zion H. W. Shannon Front Roypal J. C. Cobey J. M. Earle Roland Fisher Richmond Warren County High School Farmville State Teachers’ College Goucher College Sperryville High School Huffman Middletown High School Virginia Polytechnic Institute Blacksburg Washington, Va Sperryville Bath County

Birthday party honors young Charles Ritenour in Stephens City

Charles Ritenour, 13, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ritenour, was honored at a Stephens City birthday party last Wednesday. Guests enjoyed games and refreshments, with a large white birthday cake as centerpiece. Dr. Randolph Tucker Shields of New York City visited Virginia over the weekend and plans to sail for China on August 20.

Charles Ritenour Henry Ritenour Stephens City Nancy Parker Kitty Lemley Anne Lemley Maxie Marguerite Ridgeway Margaret Isy Carper Reba Riggleman Ise Sargent Madge Orndorff Ithena Clevenger Heathams June Lemley Rachelish Carrie Lou Reid Mrs. . Reid Loretta Jean Reid Dovell Junior Dovell Shir Bobbie Seal Paxton Orndorff Linwood Wade Dunn Walter Clarence White Dickie Adams Dickie Reid Billy Sandy Daton Frankie Easter Lanky Lemley Roy Lemley Junior Randolph Tucker Shields New York City Virginia Sophie Baker West Cork Street T. Shields Lexington Shields China Vancouver Shanghai American School Jeran

Calendar of Monday evening meetings in Winchester

The calendar lists events at 8:00 p m including the Madisonge I O O F weekly meeting at the East hall with Winchester Lions Club supper at the Golf Club. The Woman s Missionary Society of Church of Our Saviour meets at Mrs Robert Sibert s home 502 N Loudoun St. The Winchester Rebekah Association holds a weekly gathering at Odd Fellows Hall East Boscawen St.

Madisonge Hall East Winchester Lions Club Golf Club Woman's Missionary Society Church of Our Saviour Robert Sibert N. Loudoun Street Winchester Rebekah Association Odd Fellows Hall East Boscawen Street Woman's Missionary Society of the Lutheran Church of Our Saviour North Loudoun Street Lelia Albin

Rumor Links Vallee and Margie Kelley at Atlantic City

Central Press reports repeated sightings of Rudy Vallee and Texas showgirl Margie Kelley together during Vallee's Atlantic City engagement. The pair have sparked numerous romantic rumors as they frequent public spots during the resort stay.

Rudy Rudy Vallee Margie Kelley Texas Atlantic City Vallee Ocean Resort Central Press

Miss May Belle Lee Weds Garland Ridgeway in Brucetown

Miss May Belle Lee of Berryville married Garland R Ridgeway of Gore in a Brucetown M E parsonage ceremony on Morningside Drive. Rev W O Talbert officiated using Methodist ritual. The couple will live with Ridgeway parents in Gore while he remains a state employee.

May Belle Lee Berryville Garland R. Ridgeway Gore Brucetown M. E Morningside Drive W. O. Talbert Methodist Church

MacCallums Spend Weekend in Arlington with Theatre Visit

Mr and Mrs Ian C MacCallum returned after a weekend in Arlington county as guests of Mr and Mrs Harvey Keefe. They attended a performance near Washington by the Roadside Summer theatre group showing The Miners Daughter directed by Anton Hardt noted for strong production values.

Ian C. MacCallum Arlington County Harvey Keefe Roadside Washington Anton Hardt

W. Lee Fisher Visits Wilmington For Aunt’s 83rd Birthday

Mr. W. Lee Fisher travels to Wilmington Ohio for ten days as guest of his aunt Mrs Annie Fisher. He will attend a birthday party honoring his aunt on her 83rd birthday during the visit.

W. Lee Fisher Wilmington Ohio Annie Fisher

Smith Polhamus nuptials bring Front Royal couple to Alexandria

Mrs. Henley A. Smith of Front Royal announces the marriage of her daughter Helen Gertrude Smith to Leslie Polhamus Jr in Alexandria Virginia. The ceremony at a Baptist church was led by Rev Ellis. The bride wore periwinkle blue with white accessories and a corsage of talisman roses and lilies of the valley. Attendants included Aubrey Smith and Miss Nillie Sirbaugh. The Polhamuses plan to reside at 606 West Cork Street after August 5.

Henley A. Smith Front Royal Helen Gertrude Smith Leslie Polhamus, Jr Alexandria Baptist Church Mr. Ellis Aubrey Smith Nillie Sirbaugh Polhamus Warren County High School Leslie Graham Polhamus Fairmont Avenue Handley High School Winchester Virginia Polytechnic Institute Northern Virginia Power Company West Cork Street

Debutantes Feted In Society Dinner Series

Mrs. Burr Harrison invites guests to a Friday dinner at her South Washington home honoring Miss Margaret Byrd and Miss Robert Young Conrad as debutantes of the season. Separate events follow at Winchester Golf Club with Mr. Read and Mr. Byrd Jr for Miss Byrd and a Sept. 7 party at the local Golf Club for Miss Conrad. Mrs. Beall and Mrs. Larrick visit Shenandoah City and other cities.

Harrison Burr P. Harrison South Washington Street Margaret Byrd Robert Young Conrad Winchester Golf Club Miss Byrd F. A. Read, Jr Harry Byrd, Jr Conrad H.C. Beall Washington, D. C W. B. Larrick South Loudoun Street Shenandoah City E. J. Bumgardner Staunton Charlottesville Roanoke

Berryville Personal Item Highlights Visitors and Travel

Berryville and Clarke County notes list Mrs. William Cameron Sr hosting Fred Moyer and the Moyer family from Chicago, and Mrs. James Cook with family from Wilkes-Barre for several weeks. Other items mention Ruth Berlin returning from UVA, the Berlins visiting Woodstock, Reva Berlin vacationing in Berryville, and several local residents hosting guests from Pittsburgh and Charles Town.

Berryville William Cameron, Sr Fred Moyer Dan Moyer Chicago, Ill James Cook Wilkes Barre

Social Weekend Visits From Virginia to Washington D C

Residents from The Plains Berryville Winchester and Front Royal hosted guests from Washington D C and Maryland over the weekend with trips to Bermuda Rehoboth Beach and the Thousand Islands. Families including the Lev i Levi Dorsey and Moore households welcomed relatives and friends.

Modern Etiquette Q&A by Roberta Lee

A reader asks how to improve speech and conversational skill by reading and preplanning sentences. Guidance on when to wish the bride and groom at a church wedding follows. Proper table manners advise avoiding side remarks while eating.

Roberta Lee

Local Residents Return Home From Virginia Hospitals

Master Floyd Jr and Freddy Drury who attend patients at Winchester Memorial Hospital return to their Berryville Virginia home. Master Malcolm Johnston Jr of Fredericksburg spends weeks with Mr and Mrs Henry Lickey on Church Street. Mrs J T L Jones, visiting her sister Mrs Frank Huyette in Charlottesville, returns to Berryville.

Ruth Hopkins West Boscawen Street George R. Showalter Columbus Ohio Silas Henry Reliance E. P. Berlin Charlottesville Ruth Berlin University of Virginia E. Blackburn Moore Louise Moore Dotty Moore Berryville Winchester Rehoboth Beanch Del Moore Ralph Dorsey Meade Joe E. P. Dorsey Anna Moore Master Floyd,, Jr Freddy Drury Winchester Memorial Hospital Berryville, Va Malcolm Johnston, Jr Fredericksburg, Va Mrs Henry Lickey Church Street J. T. L. Jones Frank Huyette

Ponce Mayor Discusses Blanton Winship Assassination Attempt

Jose Tormios Diego, mayor of Ponce Puerto Rico, says the attack on Governor Blanton Winship was not an insurrection against U S rule while police in Ponce arrest many suspects after the incident that left three dead and over 30 injured.

Washington Jose Tormios Diego Ponce Puerto Rico Blanton Winship Central Press

Trains Crash Injures 38 On Central Line

A collision between the Mercury and the Commodore Vanderbilt near Rocky Ridge Ohio injured 38 people with three in serious condition. Hospitals in Toledo Port Clinton and Cleveland took in victims while a Camp Perry special rushed injured passengers to Cleveland.

Toledo New York Central Mecury Port Clinton Cleveland George A. Poe The Mercury H. B. Haggerty Winnetka, Il Detroit Rocky Ridge Vanderbilt Vanderbiltt Dr. Poe Camp Perry Commodore Vanderbilt New York

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