Social calendar items for August and Friday gatherings
Social calendar lists events including an August 4 garden club meeting at Mrs Harold Brown's South Washington street, a 7 30 p m yard party at Mr and Mrs J A Cather on Northwestern Grade by the U B Church Young People's Choir, a 7 30 p m G A A monthly meeting in Coffman Apartments, a Friday 1 00 p m luncheon for the R Y Conray Post at the George Washington Hotel, and an 8 00 p m Ladies Aid Society meeting at 515 Fairmont Avenue hosted by Mrs O D Braithwaite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old
Fredericktown Garden Club
Harold Brown
South Washington Street
J. A. Cather
Young People's Choir
U. B. Church
Coffman Apartments
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Congregational Christian Church
O. D. Braithwaite
Fairmont Avenue
Miss Lucy Cave Weds Rev Carlton Harris in Maryland
Miss Lucy Hortense Cave daughter of Mr and Mrs Arnold B Cave of Mt Rainier Maryland married Rev Carlton M Harris son of Mrs Carlston D Harris and the late Rev Dr Harris of Baltimore and Middletown Va The ceremony at Brentwood Methodist Episcopal Church South featured a candlelight service with three ministers and a reception following in the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Hortense Cave
Arnold B. Cavé
Mt. Rainier
Carlton M. Harrison
Carlston D. Harris
Dr. Harris
Baltimore
Middletown
Brentwood Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Harris
Young Peoples’ League
Edgar C. Beery
Washington
Baltimore Methodist Conference
John Paul Tyler
Alexandria
Forrest J. Prettyman
Fredericksburg
United States Senate
James P. Newton
Eleanor Ruth Cave
Adelaide B. Cave
Anna Bernice Harris
Evelyn Bowers
Martha and
Doster
Charles B. Harris
Messrs
Walter Kidd
Granville M. Cave
Harry C. Weiskittel, Jr
Herman C. Johnston
Brentwood
Elizabeth M. Doster
Wilma
Marian, Doster
Stuart
J. B. Shank
J. M. Black
Luray
Katherine Rice
Tampa
Fla
Margaret Cave
Crescent City
Calif
Kathrine Harris
Eigar H. Northam
Randolph-Macon College
Union Theological Seminary
Richmond
Brentwood Church
Miss Virginia Minnigerode Weds George Hume in Quiet St. Louis Ceremony
Miss Virginia Powell Minnigerode and Mr. George Graham Hume of Washington were married quietly in St. Louis on Friday July 2. The bride, a cousin of John Minnigerode of the city, is visiting Washington with her parents Mr. and Mrs. George Carter Minnigerode. Relatives in Winchester had known of the marriage for weeks and the Minnigerodes have a history of surprise weddings, including the civil ceremony of the bride’s sister in New York last year before a church wedding in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia P. Minnigerode
George Hume
Virginia Powell Minnigerode
George Graham Hume
Washington
Capital Society
St. Louis
John H. Minnigerode
George Carter Minnigerode
Twenty-ninth Street
Winchester
Minnigerodes
Helen Louise Minnigerode
Frederick Allen
New York
Allens
Europe
St Margaret’s Church
Washington Bride Plans Move After Wedding
Mrs Hume said they have not decided where to settle with Mr Hume in St Louis soon to join her There she comes from a prominent Washington family Her uncle Mr Minnigerode directs the Corcoran Art Gallery and her aunt Mrs Minnigerode Andrews was a long time social and civic leader in the capital Mr Hume is the son of Mr George Hume of Washington and Mrs Hume attended Potomac and Maret schools in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hume
That City
Hume
Potomac and
Maret
Miscellaneous Shower For Mr. and Mrs. Pitcock
An evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Harry Pitcock featured a miscellaneous shower hosted by Refuge Church young people. Guests listed include Margaret and Ruth Bauserman Vivian Greene Alice Pitcock Susie Pitcock Zane Lee Shirley Lillard Gretta Bray Thelma Marion Petty Lily Gay Angy Burchman Chambers Leon Greene Aubrey Grim Ross Lillard Carlton Conner and others. The couple received many gifts and refreshments were served later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma
Marion Petty
Lily Gay
Angy Burchman
Chambers
Leon Greene
Aubrey and
Gervis Grim Ross Lillard
Carlton Conner
Marvin White
A. W. Conner
James Orndoff
Harry Pitcock
Pitcock
Gladys Orndoff
Return From Delightful Visit In Capital
Miss Daisy Carpenter returns home near Reynolds Store after a ten day visit visiting relatives and friends in Washington D C and Falls Church Virginia. She toured points of interest around the national capital including new public buildings and other sights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy Carpenter
Reynolds Store
Washington, D.C
Falls Church
Miss Carpenter
Ladies Golf Team Wins Again at Winchester Club
Winchester Golf Club women defeated Chambersburg PA 9 44 to 212 on the local course. Team members included Miss Anne Brooke Kern, Mrs Rut Coffey, Mrs Wat er Bosserman, Miss Frances Page, Miss Kardy Russell, Mrs John Hedricks, Mrs George Smith Sr., and Miss Virginia Boyd. Winchester hosted luncheon at the clubhouse after the match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Golf Club
Chambersburg, Pa
Anne Brooke Kern
Rut Coffey
Water Bosserman
Frances Page
Kardy Russell
John Hedricks
George Smith
Virginia
Jefferson Players Present Lena Rivers in Charles Town
The Jefferson Players will stage Lena Rivers by Mary Holmes in Charles Town W Va at the Little Theatre next Thursday and Friday August 12 and 13. Kiwanis Club sponsors the benefit with proceeds for underprivileged children and invites Winchester area residents to attend the performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Players
Lena Rivers
Charles Town
W. Va
Little Theatre Organization
Mary Holmes
Kiwanis Club
Little Theatre
Winchester
Vifinity
Modern Etiquette Answers for Shared Travel and Invitations
Plan clear expense division before the motor trip. For supper after theatre choose fruit salad hot club sandwich coffee and light pastry or fruit. Do not bring a gift to an engagement party. send a wedding gift after invitation is received.
Birthday Party for Miss Elma Braithwaite TV Weiner Roast Honor
A birthday party and weiner roast were held at the Braithwaite home on the Millwood pike honoring Miss Elma Braithwaite who is 18. Guests included numerous relatives and local residents amid games and music at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elma Braithwaite
C. W. Braithwaite
Millwood Pike
Miss Braithwaite
Marshall Braithwaite
Ellen Pitcock
Catherine Campbell
Helen Campbell
Nellie Long
Helen Leng
Gertrude Kremer
Olga Grover
Lillie Hook
Gladys Bussey
Mary Carper
Bernice Carper
Elsie Richard
Mary L. Kelchner
Irene Berrem
Louise Foreman
Loring Carper
Daniel Kremer
Lester Johnson
Edgar White
Eugene Wade
Robert Russell
Peachy Russell
Robert Anderson
Grantham Fiddler
Fay Newlin
Lonzere Berram
Garden Club Meeting Highlights Water Themed Talk
Mrs. Louis Baker spoke on Garden Pools and Fountains at the Winchester Clarke County Garden Club meeting held yesterday at Mrs. B. M. Roszel's Stonewall Avenue home. She noted water adds charm to any garden and described Italian and Spanish pond designs and placing plants near water. Blue ribbons went to Nellie Harrison for gladioli, while Mrs. John D. Richardson won red for a medium collection and blue for a large collection and roses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Baker
Winchester
Clarke County Garden Club
B. M. Roszel
Stonewall Avenue
Italy
Spain
Nellie Harrison
John D. Richardson
Winchester Social Notes Busy Midweek Travel and News
List of local residents departing for Virginia Beach Iowa and Illinois trips with stops noted. Hospital updates report Mrs Glenna Dodson improved after an illness, and Dorothy Lindamood recovering at home after tonsil surgery. Weekend visitors include Ridgley White and family, with multiple residents visiting relatives and attending a picnic at the George Washington National Forest.
Front Royal social notes list regional visitors and arrivals
Front Royal society items note Mr and Mrs Roger Payne Jr of Richmond visiting relatives. Births, travels and visits are listed for many locals and guests from Washington Harrisonburg Memphis Memphis Petersburg Haiti Richmond and Baltimore with trips to Winchester Balti more The Willows Md and Peru are mentioned along with forthcoming travel and arrivals for August 27 and mid month departures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Royal
Roger Payne, Jr
Richmond
H. H. Sherman
A. C. Byers
Walter Switzer
Fred Switzer
Harrisonburg
J. P. Mauzy
Memphis
Tenn
C. T. Sherman
Washington
John Sherman
Rex
Haiti
Ben Jones
Petersburg
Wampler Couple Heads to Washington and Travels Recess
Dr and Mrs Joe Wampler depart for Washington to spend a few days before returning to Pittsburgh. Camp attendees Billy Shannon Larry Thompson M O Simpson Jr and Edley Henry expected home tomorrow. Martha Brent Burrus returns from University of Maryland study with sister in law and Behea Brazil son. Burruss visit to mother planned for September. J B Harnsberger Eva Irwin depart for Richmond for a week. Major Rolfe Millar and wife depart for Virginia Beach for two weeks as he attends National Guard encampment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Wampler
Jack Morgan
Washington
Pittsburgh
Billy Shannon
Larry Thompson
M. O. Simpson, Jr
Edley Henry
Martha Brent Burrus
University of Maryland
William Burruss
Behea
Brazil
Mary Burruss
Major
Mrs. Rolfe Millar
Virginia Beach
Major Millar
National Guard
Benny Huffman Visits His Parents in Virginia
Benny Huffman, catcher for the St. Louis Browns, spent last night in Rileyville en route to Washington after three days there. He planned to rejoin his team in Washington today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Royal
Benny Huffman
St. Louis Browns
Washington
Rileyville
Electrocuted At Work Claims 18-Year-Old Helper
Milton Pearson Jr., an 18-year-old plumber's helper, was found dead by a coworker in the basement of a house in Alexandria. Edward Melton, who had been installing drainage pipes with Pearson, says Pearson was clenching an electric extension cord when found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Milton Pearson, Jr
Edward Melton
Pearson
Society News Highlights of Winchester Events
Mr Hugh Green and Mr A R Dunning return from Virginia Peach after a week away Miss Eleanor Scully hosts a buffet supper Saturday night before a dance at Winchester Golf Club in honor of her guest Miss Patty Tonelle from Montclair NJ Mrs Kenneth Rice returns from Virginia Beach later this week Mrs W F Mellwee of Wash continues to be mentioned in society notes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Carson
Riverton
B. B. Dutton
R. E., Byrd
Hunter H. McGuire
H. K. Russell
Hugh Green
A. R. Dunning
Virginia Peach
Eleanor Scully
Winchester Golf Club
Patty ‘Tonnele
Mont Clair
Winchester
Kenneth Rice
Virginia Beach
Ser
Local Notes On Visiting Relatives And Summer Plans
Inington, the sister in law Mrs Snapp, visits Mrs Mary Louise Ryan at Tally Ho Inn on Valley Avenue. Mr John R Reynolds of Philadelphia is a guest of Mrs Ryan. Mr and Mrs Weinberg of New York and Mrs Bertha Boyce with Mrs Jessie Crisman and daughter Mary Louise left by motor for Oklahoma City to visit brothers B E Johnson and E Johnson and will spend August there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randall Omps
Ridge
Frederick County
Omps
R. W. Sawyer
Berryville Avenue
Mildred Hovermale
Richard L. Omps
General Assembly of
Virginia
Wilton Millar
Peru
Millar
Hugh R. Millar
Front Royal
New York
Richard Doncaster
Doncaster
John R. Reynolds
Philadelphia, Pa
Mary Louise Ryan
Tally Ho Im
Valley Avenue
Weinberg
Bertha Boyce
Jessie Crisman
Mary Louise
Oklahoma
Messrs
B. E
E. Johnson
Oklahoma City
Yard Party at Friendship LL B Church August Seventh
A yard party will be held by Friendship LL B Church at Double Church on Saturday August 7. Contact 845-11 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship
LL. B
Also Mentioned on This Page
R. Y. Conray Post
American Legion
George Washington Hotel
Maryland
Carlton Harris
William O. Bailey
William O. Bailey, Jr
Aldie
Margaret Lillington Boyden
Mary McCrea Boyden
Jas. Orndorff
James Orndorff
R. C. Hicks
June
Martinsburg
Phil Bowman
Jimmie
Beverley
Charles Cocley
Mrs. Bowie
William Bowie
Thornhill Manor
W. A. Baker
Washington Street
Washington, D. C
H. J. Martin
Louise Martin
Marion Martin
Virginia Cather
Lloyd Martin
Marion Pangle
Harry White
J. W. Mumman
William Kline
Middle West
Glenna M. Dodson
Strasburg
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Dorothy Lindamood
South Braddock Street
Mrs. Ridgley White
Mr. White
Frank Hack
Carter Conrad
Augusta Conrad
Stockport
Nuovs
Harry Clements
Arthur Johnson
Gary, Ind
Ruth Anderson
Jenkins, Ky
J. M. Jackson
North Loudoun Street
Nancy Bowly
Long Island, N
Annie Russell
Charles Bowly
Anne Kerr Russell
Jane Bickers
William Harris
Joe Thomas
George Washington National Forest
Mary Parke Maddox
Marshall
Duncan Gibb
Bobbie Gaddis
Herman Stine
Robert Glaize
Pauline McFarland
Catherine Bradford
Harrisburg
Hersney
E. G. Rusk
Katherine Rusk
Lenora Rusk
Handley Boulevard
Cape May
N. J
Edith Cornwell
Edna Holland
Rachel Jennings
Camp Rlamo
Uniontown
Phil H. Gold
Ralph Whitmore
Yorks Cabin Camp
W. E. Dando
Salem
Dando
Salem Gas Light Company
Consumers Utility Company
Beauty Shoppe
Cameron and
Piccadilly
Rinniny
Pifer Printing CO
N. Loudoun St
W. Bird
Front Royal and
Warren County News
Telephone Front Royal 149-A
Shenandoah River
8. C. Payne
Sue Compton
Aubrey Berryman
Landon Utz
Memorial Hospital
Utz
Sarah Downing
John McClue
Virginia McClue
St. Paul, Minn
Mary Waller
Phyllis Overstreet
Ashland
Mrs. Thomas Johnston
Ray Jones
Reserve
Indian Head, Pa
Ben Borden
Gloucester
Mr. Borden
Joseph L. Borden
Orville Bowen
Edward Bowen
the Willows
R. E. Herr, Jr
Cincinnati
Elizabeth Sherman
Mrs
Fairbanks-Morse
O'Connell
South Braddock
J. B. Harnsberger
Eva Irwin
His
Good Housekeeping
Brooks’ Pharmacy
N. Main St
Huntsberry
Society News
W. F. Mellwee
of. Wash
Ington
Mrs. Snapp
F. D. Roosevelt
Roanoke Island
N. Y
Virginia Dare
Eleanor Roosevelt
James
Young Democratic Clubs
Indianapolis
James A. Farley
WEAF
NBC
Rudy Vallee
Tommy Riggs
Bob Burns
Northern Lights
Fletcher Henderson
Walter Logan
Joan Edwards
WABC
CBS
Kremer Straing
Bob Byron
Swing Whistlery
Three Treys
Wjznbc
Dublin
Ireland
Glenn Frank
al Bernard
Macklin Marrow
the Commercial & Savings Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Hursday
Underwood
Loudoun Street
Westinghouse Automatic
Northern Virginia Power Co
Winchester’s
UA Cool Shop
Colonial Beauty Shoppe
Nina V. Wolford
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