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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1936

Page

3

Delightful shower honored Miss Sullivan with birthday surprise

A stylish shower for Miss Barnanette Sullivan organized by Miss Mindie Sargent Mrs. Robert Grove and Miss Dorothy Swartz of Washington D C featured bell guided tours to rooms novelty gifts a miniature church table decor and Japanese lanterns outside Punch was served with guests and later visits from friends including Ray Davidson Raymond Penn William Grove and others In High View West Virginia Mr Elray Seldon received a birthday surprise with a dinner gathering of family and friends for his 38th birthday at his home also attended by multiple Seldon relatives from nearby towns and cities.

Sullivan Barnanette Sullivan Mindie Sargent Robert Grove Dorothy Swartz Washington, D. U Grove Messrs Ray Davidson Washington, D. C Raymond Penn William Grove Ben Belchie Garland Spillman Bobby Grove Margaret Sirbaugh Millie Sirbaugh Phyllis Lydia Whitmore Louise Virginia Butsler Jessie Hillyard Georgia Foreman Bessie Manuel Alice Taylor Katherine Peg Sullivan Helen Pulliam Alice McQuay Miss Swartz Mr. Davidson Mrs. Grove Elray Seldon High View Hampshire County W. Va Seldon Ruby F. J. Seldon Luther Seldon Lindell Kenneth Seldon Vivian Seldon Lulu Marple Melvin Seldon Donald Gore Harley-Swisher Marvin Seldon Wendell Freda City

Community Social Calendar Shows Weekly Clubs and Events

The notice lists events across Winchester and nearby towns including Lions Club luncheon at George Washington Hotel, Crusaders dance at Jordan Springs, Braddock Street M E Church missionary meeting at Mrs Reed’s home, Modern Woodmen at 136 Loudoun Street, Kiwanis Club luncheon, Young People's Choir practice, BPOE lodge meeting, and Grace Lutheran adult choir practice with locations and times.

Middletown Stephens City Elizabeth Furnace Lions Club George Washington Hotel The Crusaders Jordan Springs Missionary Society of Modern Woodmen of America North Loudoun Street Kiwanis Club United Brethren Church Winchester Lodge No Ellis Piccadilly and Braddock Grace Lutheran Church

Henrietta Fincham Birthday Party Held At Martinsburg Pike

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fincham hosted a birthday party at their Martinsburg Pike home on July 30 for their daughter Miss Henrietta Fincham turning seventeen. Guests enjoyed indoor and lawn games and refreshments with many attractive gifts.

Robert Fincham Martinsburg Pike Miss Henrietta Fincham Miss Fincham Sybil Grimm Frances Magagan Elizabeth Oates Mary Sandy Mattie Clara Manuel Jean Smallwood Gretchen Dorsey Virginia Mauzy Anne Thomas Stickley Lois Elizabeth Dennis Henrietta Fincham Lee Dove Tabb” Lee Tippy Grimm Everett Hothsinger Beverley Bailey Eugene Foxx Buddie Emmett Scothorn Marshall Lovett Wayne Harry Warren Charles John Lind Jimmie Wolfe Kenneth Adams Boss” Pannett Bill Shryock Walker Nichols Stanley Dodson James Bennett Andrew Hawkins Millard

Soil conservation supervisors meet across multiple counties

A morning meeting will bring soil conservation supervisors from Frederick Clarke Warren and Shenandoah at 10 o clock on August 6. Experts from Exten county clerk office and the Division of VPI will present instructions.

Frederick Clarke Warren Shenandoah Exten County Thurssian Division Frederick County M. J. Pease Messrs A. F. Lillard P.m. Wakeman J. L

Winchester Ladies Tennis Tournament Set That Week

Announcement says the annual ladies tennis tournament at Winchester Country Club starts Wednesday August 5 and ends by August 16. All club members may enter by notifying Betsy Rice by Tuesday noon. Prizes awarded to winner and runner up. tournament lineup posted at the club and in the next paper.

Winchester Country Club Betsy Rice

Moore couple conclude visit from Kernstown

The Rev and Mrs R Bowen Moore return to Green Bank W Va after two weeks with the Whites of Kernstown. The Rev Moore is pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church South and formerly Mrs Moore was Miss Hortense White.

R. Bowen Moore Austin White Kernstown Greenbank W. Va Mr. Moore Methodist Episcopal Church South Moore Hortense White

Young People Attend Dance At Camp Beckford

A Friday night event at Red Banks on the Shenandoah three miles south of Edinburg welcomed counselors and staff from Beckford School and Camp. Attendees from Winchester included Colin and Derek Hayley Bradshaw Beverley Dennis Hayley Harry Fowle and several Misses. Clarke county guests included Frazier and Graham Dougherty Tyson Gilpin John Goodwin and Misses Anne Meade Helen Alexander.

Camp Beckford Edmund Burke Whelan Beckford School Red Banks Shenandoah River Edinburg Winchester Messrs Colin Derek Hayley Bradshaw Beverley Dennis Hayley Harry Fowle Alison Cooper Anne Eley Elinore Josephine Griffith Betty Pierce Clarke County Messrs. Frazier Graham Dougherty Tyson Gilpin John Goodwin Anne Meade Helen Alexander

Miss Ella Kerfoot to Lead Vets Float in Centennial Parade

Miss Ella Roberta Kerfoot named honoree for Warren county World War veterans parade with maids of honor Ruby Kerns and Ruth Carson Williams. Notables invited include Governor Peery, Adjutant General Waller, and local officials. Baby Show prizes announced for August 7 at the Methodist Church.

Front Royal Ella Roberta Kerfoot Warren County Kerfoot Ruby Kerns Ruth Carson Williams Miss Kerfoot Margaret Kerfoot Edward Judson Kerfoot Virginia National Guard Daughters of Waller Governor Peery Price James A. Anderson Riverton Lime and Stone Company L. S. Rohr Company Luray Caverns Front Royal Rotary Club Miller and Anderson Front Royal Remount Depot C. G. Bumgardner Ice Company Texaco Company Randolph-Macon Academy Page Power Company Luday Beeler Plumbing Company Strasburg Schwarzenbach-Huber Winchester

Residents Return From Short Virginia Trips

Dr. R. H. Kerlin returns to Winchester after a two week vacation in Richmond and Virginia Beach. Mrs. William Beverley comes back to Milton Valley Clarke County from Skyland weekend. Mr. and Mrs. John Iingood and family of Berryville were guests of Senator and Mrs. H. F. Byrd at Skyland yesterday.

S. C. Brooks James Sam Virginia Beach Prey William Payne McGuire Chicago Mrs. W. Nedson Page R. H. Kerlin Winchester Richmond William Beverley Skyland Milton Valley Clarke County John Iingood Berryville H. F. Byrd Mr. R. Bryant Aubrey G. Weaver

Rivers Split: Shenandoah North Clear South Muddy

The Shenandoah River shows clear water in the northern branch while the central North River runs clear and the South River runs muddy, indicating varied water conditions across a single watershed location.

Front Royal Visitors and Weekend Trips Highlight Local Notes

Mr Jerry Trammel of Washington visited Front Royal yesterday. Wesley Walton on vacation from Falls Church is staying here. Laura Boyd returned to Washington after a weekend with her mother and will attend the Centennial celebration Friday. Front Royal residents plus Miss Elizabeth Proctor and others fished at Point Lookout over the weekend. Mr Stout plans two weeks fishing in Nova Scotia while Mrs Stout stays with her mother. The Sloboda family and Joe Curl's return from hospital with Mrs Curl recovering from an operation.

W. Blair Hahn Spartansburg S. C Hahn R. S. Smith Annie Massey Hahns Mr. Hahn Taylor Hahn Mr. Doll Harry Lee Doll Millicent Alexandria, Va Laura Boyd Washington Jimmy Doman Elizabeth Proctor Joe Biggs Front Royal Frank Stout Point Look- Out Mr. Stout Nova Scotia Stout C. J. Anderson Joe Sloboda Baltimore Clint Curl Freeman Kennedy Staunton

Weekend Visits Fill Local Social Pages

Mrs. Christen McKay of Washington visited her mother Mrs. Lee Melton and Miss Elizabeth Clarke. Several residents traveled or hosted guests including Col. John C. Boras and Mrs. Frances Dudley. A variety of trips to Baltimore Washington Pittsburgh and Tappahannock reflected a busy social weekend.

Christen McKay Washington Lee Melton

Hable's Palace Showcases Secret Agent Cast This Week

Robert Young Madelene Car roll and Peter Lorre star in Secret Agent at Hable's Palace today and Tuesday. A trio of infatuated men fear to live with her. Fox News reel and Voice of Experience supplement the feature for patrons.

Robert Young Madelene Carroll Peter Lorre Fox News

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