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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1937

Page

8

Lions Club Picnic and Local Social Calendar

Social calendar lists events around Strasburg and Winchester sessions including Lions Club picnic at Elizabeth Furnace in the George Washington National Forest, Braddock Street M E Church party, Kiwanis luncheon at George Washington Hotel, Garden Club meeting on Stonewall Ave, Rotary committeemen meeting at George Washington Hotel, Rotary luncheon at Winchester Golf Club, and a yard party hosted by the U B Church choir on Northwestern Grade.

The Lions Club Elizabeth Furnace George Washington National Forest Strasburg Missionary Societies of the Kiwanis Club George Washington Hotel Winchester-Clarke County Garden Club B. M. Roszel Stonewall Ave Rotary Club Winchester Golf Club J. A. Cather Young People’s Choir U. B. Church

Wedding in Martinsburg Attracts Local Interest

Miss Edith Ann Sharpe daughter of Dr and Mrs Theodore Gal Sharpe of Martinsburg West Virginia wed John Carl Galbreath of Johnstown Pennsylvania at First Methodist Episcopal Church Martinsburg Rev William Pierpoint officiated with bride’s father assisting Sister Janice Sharpe brides maid Brother Dr Duncan Thomas Sharpe of Norristown New Jersey gave away bride Arlina N Sharpe flower bearer Brother Ralph Z Galbreath best man Usher list included Dr Pe Sa Sharpe Dale Allen and Alan Wenzel Mrs Galbreath a Lock Haven Teachers College graduate taught in Armaugh Pa Mr Galbreath works at Bethlehem Steel in Johnstown and they will reside there after a wedding motor trip.

Edith Ann Sharpe Theodore Gal Sharpe Martinsburg W. Va John Carl Galbreath Johnstown First Methodist Episcopal Church William Pierpoint Janice Sharpe Duncan Thomas Sharpe Norristown N. J Armaugh Galbreath Bethlehem Steel Company

Young People Choir Yard Party Planned Near City

The United Brethren Church Young People Choir schedules a yard party on Thursday at the home of Mr and Mrs James A Cather half a mile from the city. Food available includes chicken salad ham barbeque sandwiches and treats. If rain occurs the event moves to the following night. proceeds will fund choir vestment purchases.

Young People’s Choir The United Brethren Church James A. Cather

Little Garden Club August Meeting At Mrs Knight Jr Home

The Little Garden Club met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. B. M. Knight Jr.s home starting 3 oclock. guest speaker Mrs. W P Massey from Winchester Clarke county Garden Club spoke on flower judging and judged exhibits earning ribbons for Zinnia class and color combinations with members named. Tea followed and the club will meet next at Mrs Blackburn Moore in Berryville.

Little Garden Club B. M. Knight, Jr W. P. Massey Winchester Clarke County Garden Club Zinnia Joseph Kalbach Fred L. Glaize, Jr Pinckney Arthur Edward Barr Elizabeth Barr Woodhull Baker F L. Glaize, Jr Mentior James Miller Djournee Blackburn Moore Berryville Winchester and B. M. Roszel Stonewall Avenue Louis Baker

Blys Wed Quietly in Alexandria then Leave for Ohio

Mr and Mrs Herman O Bly were married at 8 pm Saturday in Alexandria's Methodist Church by Rev J P Tyler. A Shorehem Hotel reception hosted by Curtis Bly of Washington preceded a trip to Ohio with plans to visit Winchester before returning to Washington where both are employed.

Herman O. Bly Alexandria J. P. Tyler Ohio Shorehem Bly Curtis Bly Achington D. C Jare Bly Martha Wright J. L. Wright Mansfield J. F. Bly Fairview Avenue Winchester Washington

Mrs Anna Lou Shepherd Weds Walter Fletcher in Hagerstown

Miss Anna Lou Shepherd daughter of Mr and Mrs Jon Shepherd of Boyce Virginia married Mr Walter Richard Fletcher son of Mr and Mrs Preston Fletcher in Hagerstown Maryland on Saturday July 31. The couple will live at 901 South Braddock Street Winchester where both are employed.

Anna Lou Shepherd Jon Shepherd Boyce Walter Richard Fletcher Preston Fletcher Hagerstown South Braddock Street Winchester

Miss Byrd Feted At Many Parties In North Carolina

Miss Margaret Byrd returned from Charlotte North Carolina where she was guest of honor at numerous social events. Mrs Joseph Moore hosted luncheon at the Charlotte Country Club and Mrs Baxter Moore hosted a luncheon on Queens Road. Guests included Vila Ellison Eleanor Jackson Connie Thigpen Elizabeth Allen Rebecca Tucker and Helen Hoffman. Ellison also hosted a luncheon for Byrd with six guests.

Margaret Byrd Wylie Moore Charlotte N. C Joseph Moore Charlotte Country Club Baxter Moore Queens Road Miss Byrd Vila Ellison Eleanor Jackson Connie Thigpen Elizabeth Allen Rebecca Tucker Helen Hoffman Miss Elison

Philip Engle family to hold sixth annual reunion in West Virginia

The Philip Engle family will gather at Morgan's Grove in Jefferson County West Virginia on Thursday August 5 for the sixth annual reunion starting at 10 a m Relatives and friends are invited baskets are requested Mary V Engle is president and Carrie V Engle secretary both of Charles Town W Va Mr George E Petley apple specialist returns to Winchester from New York after research on European apple production and its effect on American exports. He plans to stay through the shipping season. Church circle meets at Mrs Thwaite with yard supper and husbands present.

J. Few Brown Winchester Bank Pe Street Shenandoah Valley National Bank Mr. Brown J. Brown Winchester George E. Petley New York Petlev Philip Engle Morgan’s Grove Jefferson County W. Va Mary V. Engle Carrie V. Engle Charles Town R. L. Withers West Virginia House of Delegates Farmers and Merchans Deposit Company Summit Point G. F. Kershner Graystone Terrace Eleanor Withers H. G. Achey Rudy Vallee Eddie Green Jonah and the Wale

Modern Etiquette Questions and Answers

Roberta Lee answers on entertaining returning hospitality and inviting hosts. The piece explains that inviting hosts separately is acceptable. It defines P P C on a visiting card as pour prendre congé meaning to take leave. It notes the woman should follow the head-waiter in a restaurant with the man last.

Butler Family Will Reunion at Old Stone Church

The Butler family from Berkeley County plans a basket picnic reunion on Sunday August 8 at Old Stone Church Green Spring near White Hall Virginia. Clarence Butler of Winchester leads as president with Mrs I D Van Metre Berkeley County as secretary. A group photo is planned and distant relatives are urged to attend.

Butler Berkeley County Old Stone Church Green Spring Noi White Hall Clarence Butler Winchester I. D. van Metre

Greensburg Teen Seeks Miss Title at Legion Convention

Rose Lilly Sinkule, 17, Greensburg High School senior, competes for the Miss Greensburg beauty honor at the Pennsylvania American Legion convention in York.

Greensburg Pennsylvania Pennsylvania American Legion York Rose Lilly Sinkule

Front Royal Notables Hit Week with Trips and Visits

Mrs Claude Stokes tours Canada with sister Julia Ward and Evelyn Clem of Washington. Local social life features Mrs Harold Smith hosting the Afternoon Bridge Club at The Hemlocks and several residents visiting relatives or touring, including trips to Charlottesville Annapolis and California.

Front Royal Claude Stokes Canada Julia Ward Evelyn Clem Washington Harold Smith

Carm Stolen Chrysler Recovered Near Culpeper

Traffic Officer Turner Slaughter and Town Sergeant E C Smith recovered a Chrysler sedan stolen Saturday night from Mrs Merle Luck. The car was found abandoned near Culpeper with collision damage. Mrs Luck and her son retrieved the vehicle. thief identity remains unknown.

Front Royal Alg Turner Slaughter E. C. Smith Culpeper Uoon Merle Luck

Madison Lodge Names Committees for Year

Madison Lodge No. 6 L O O F announces committees for the coming year. Finance J G Rogers R Mc Inturff James Seabright Floral R L Jones H C Brill E W Mason County sick J B Bywaters W E Edwards Refreshment Harry W Seabright M S Peters Charles Chapman Publicity Taylor L Barr

Madison Lodge No. 6 J. G. Rogers R. McInturff James Seabright R. L. Jones H. C. Brill E. W. Mason J. B. Bywaters W E. Edwards Harry W. Seabright M. S. Peters Charles Chapman Taylor L. Barr

Local residents return from travels and visits

Mr. Tom Baldridge returns to the city after a trip that included a cruise off Long Island and visits in Boston and Lake Winnipesaukee. Miss Nelia Beverley and Miss Anne Bowen depart Pulaski for Roanoke with Beverley visiting for several days.

Tom Baldridge New York Nelia Beverley Anne Bowen Pulaski, Va Roanoke Miss Beverley Miss Bowen

School break ins spark reward offer and safety drive

Howard's Chapel School was entered and damaged while Gainesboro Consolidated was broken into twice stealing janitor tools. Authorities report suspected intruders but no arrests. The board offered a reward for information and approved two bus safety measures including fire extinguishers and Red Cross first aid courses for drivers.

Howard’s Chapel Gainesboro Howard’s Chapel School Red Cross Winchester - Frederick The

Floods in Rangoon Drown Over Fifty People

Rangoon Burma reports more than 50 people drowned and between 3000 and 4900 left homeless as widespread floods devastate the city. Casualties and displacement mount amid rising water.

Rangoon Burma

City Urged to Boost Chlorine in Water Supply

State Board of Health directed city officials to raise chlorine levels in the water today. This marks the third instruction in four weeks following routine analyses by the Board, prompting focus on purification standards.

State Board of Health Board of Health

Street crews surface Woodland Avenue in city project

City Manager A. M. Field announced today that Street Department employees are laying a surface on Woodland Avenue. He said progress on this and other street projects is satisfactory.

Woodland Avenue A. M. Field

Mellon Heiress Seeks Divorce From Gulf Oil Heir

Mrs Grace Rowley Mellon files suit in Common Pleas Court for divorce from William Larimer Mellon Jr son of Gulf Oil Corp chairman and grand nephew of A W Mellon. She says they married in 1929 and he deserted their Edgeworth home December 1 1935. They have one son.

Pittsburgh Grace Rowley Mellon Common Pleas William Larimer Mellon, Jr Gulf Oi Corporation Treasury A. W. Mellon Mellon Edgeworth

Bert Wheeler to Start Regular Radio Show on WEAF NBC

New plans for Bert Wheeler include a fall debut of a weekly series on WEAF NBC. The Thursday night Showboat will feature Wheeler taking over the spot formerly held by Jack Haley, who will remain on air in a different role.

New York Bert Wheeler Weafnbc Charles Winninger Hollywood Wheeler Jack Haley Haley

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