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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1941

Page

8

Social and Personal News Highlights Friday Activities

Social items note W. O. W. meeting at Odd Fellows. Virginia Moseley visits friends in the area. Richard Byrd Jr. heads to family home in Maine. Nurses Harrell Blick and Hale visit Willow Lawn. Luttrell family returns from a motor trip. Mary Yeakley Shutts returns from New York. Winifred Largent visits Rocky Mount and Bay View Beach. Goode guests include Dr. and Mrs. Shagogue and Marcus Jr. at Winchester for John Lee Turner Jr. funeral.

Davis Harrell Blick Frank Winston Hale Roxobel, N. C Leslie Conner Wilkins Willow Lawn Winifred Largent Rocky Mount Bay View Beach N. C

Marriage of Margaret Earnestine Page and Charles Croushorn

Mr and Mrs Page Lewis announce the marriage of their daughter Margaret Earnestine to Mr Charles Croushorn son of Mr and Mrs William K Croushorn of Harrisonburg The ceremony was at 6 oclock conducted by Rev Leslie Shirley at Liberty Hall The bride wore navy blue and white with flowers The couple left for Canada and plan to reside on Virginia Avenue after returning next week The bride is a Handley High School graduate class of 1932 and formerly worked for C P Telephone Co The groom a Dayton High School graduate attended V P I and works as a salesman for Hepton Hyde and Thompson in Harrisonburg There were no attendants and a reception followed the ceremony

Page Lewis Margaret Earnestine Charles Croushorn William K. Crouot Harrisonburg Leslie Shirley Elia‘Emmart Croushen Handiey High School C. & P. Telephone Company Dayton High School Hepton, Hyde, and Thompson Canada Virginia Avenue

Warren Braithwaite reunion at Hayfield under hulled trees

Sunday reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Ramey Hayfield featured basket lunches under hogsback shade. Eldest were Mrs. B. W Braithwaite 83 and Mrs. Minnie Warren 73 while youngest were Thomas Lee Warren and Charles Eugene Anderson both 5 months.

Warren-Braithwaite Boyd Ramey Hayfield Hogue Creek B. W Braithwaite Minnie Warren Thomas Lee Warren Charles Eugene Anderson Richard Boyce B. W. Braithwaite C. W. Braithwaite Wilmer Robert Charles Beverley Allen Donald Shirley Ann Lee Braithwaite Billy June Curtis Margaret Ann Paul Anderson Peggy Edgar Warren Kenneth Helen Marshall Warren Thomas Lee Shirley Smith Elma Duvall

Luttrell Reunion Returns To Shocke ys ville August 10

The twenty first Luttrell family reunion was held in Shocke ys ville Virginia on August 10. Mrs I H Luttrell of Albin Virginia led the program at 11 o clock with a welcome by Lloyd Luttrell Martinsburg songs by the choir prayers by J D Luttrel and remarks by the president. N G Luttrell of Shanghai West Virginia spoke and Rev Congan of Martinsburg urged American stability. A lunch for about 400 followed between speeches. Gloria Ward to marry Douglas Sirbaugh announced. John Perry Ortstadt born to Mr and Mrs John Ortstadt in Memorial Hospital.

Luttrell Shockeysville I. H. Luttrell Albin Lloyd Luttrell Martinsburg J. D. Luttrel Winchester N. G. Luttrell Shanghai W. Va Congan Methodist Church

James Funkhouser Honored By Miscellaneous Shower

A miscellaneous shower at the Bellview home of Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Bowman honored Mr. and Mrs. James Funkhouser. Guests included local couples and out of town friends from Capon Bridge Hayfield Hagerstown Gainesboro and Charlottesville. The gathering featured zinnias and refreshments. Also noted is the upcoming Carp­er family reunion set for Sunday August 24 with an all day program and basket lunches.

James Funkhouser Merrill Bowman Bellview John Ward Capon Bridge B. L. Larrick Garlendine Gore I. V. MclIlwee Hayfield George Larrick Chambersville Lester Head Charles Jimmie Hagerstown Madeline Whitacre Russell Brown Gainesboro Ray Pangle Berryville Avenue J. C. Bowman Ralph Robert Street Lloyd McIntire Janet Bowman Carper Millwod Pike

Yard Party Moves Indoors If Rain Hits

The yard party planned for Butler's Lawn will be moved to the basement of the Church of Christ tonight as a backup plan in case of rain.

Butlers Lawn Church of Christ

Millwood Social Events in Clarke and Surrounding Homes

Social notes from Millwood Virginia detail dinners and visits at Long Branch Springsberry Mt Airy and other homes. Guests include Mr. Henry Post Mitchell Mr. George Greenhalgh Jr and Cadet Everard Meade with several Mitchells Phillipses and Beattys visiting from Baltimore Peters burg Winchester and Richmond.

Millwood Rogalind Huidekoper Long Branch Henry Post Mitchell George P. Greenhalgh A. Dunning Agnes Mitchell Mary Warden Boyd Virginia Russell Rosalie Nelson Virginia Boyd William Rann Joe Rue James Davison Cabil Remount Station Front Royal Selden Nelson Hugh Green Winchester Robert Randolph Hamilton Page Benjamin Harrison

The Right Jewelry for Your Figure and Style

A fashion column urges choosing costume jewelry to suit individual beauty. It advises small, delicate pieces for soft features and warns against over decoration, heavy clips, dangling pendants, multiple rings, and oversized bracelets that overwhelm the wearer.

Modern Etiquette Tips for a Girl's Hope Chest

Robert Lee Q answers askers on etiquette items for a girl’s hope chest including towels sheets and linens. He advises selecting colors by eye and hair color and notes repeating names in introductions is not required but helpful if heard clearly.

Merriman and DeHaven Relatives Visit in Virginia

Gainesboro Virginia locals report Mr. Russell Merriman and Mrs. Asbury Farmer visiting Mt Sidney and Martinsburg relatives. Delvin DeHaven and sister Rena spent last week with Martinsburg kin. Juanita DeHaven stayed with aunt Minnie Lamp. Leonard Williamson and daughter Joyce vacationing with C. E. Bayliss.

Gainesboro Russell Merriman Washington Delvin DeHaven Rena Martinsburg Asbury Farmer Leonard Williamson Mt. Sidney Juanita DeHaven Minnie Lamp Joyce C. E. Bayliss

Galilee Church Preaching Scheduled Next Sunday Morning

Grimes Virginia reports preaching at Galilee next Sunday morning with a cordial welcome extended. Local social notes mention visits by A S Orndorff and Evelyn Pugh to Thurston Gray in Sedan West Virginia. Evelyn Pugh plans to stay at Millbrook West Virginia this week.

Grimes Galilee A. S. Orndorff Evelyn Pugh Thurston Gray Sedan W. Va

Pastor to Hold Services on Eastern Standard Time

The Rev. Homer Welch of the Stephens City Methodist charge announced today that all church services will be conducted on Eastern Standard Time.

Homer Welch Stephens City

Outing and Picnic at Cacapon Park Near Berkeley Springs

Trone Virginia August 15 A pleasant outing occurred Tuesday as local Sunday School members held their annual picnic at Cacapon Park near Berkeley Springs with swimming and a plentiful dinner. Fifty two people attended and transportation was provided by John La Folette and Mrs Carlton Muse. Nearby weekend visits include Roy Wingfreld family in Bedford Pennsylvania and Mrs Edith Whitacre with Mrs Arthur Pugh visiting Cumberland relatives. Ruby Roomsburg of Sandy Ridge visits her brother in law and sister John La Folette. Stanley Riley Eva Whitacre Iris Poland and Mervel Lee Dailey spend time at Virginia Beach.

Trone Cacapon Park Berkeley Springs John la Folette Carlton Muse Roy Wingfreld Scott Edith Whitacre Arthur Pugh Bedford

Moscow Happy Over Conference Report

An informant at the Russian Embassy said Moscow was kept informed throughout the Roosevelt Churchill conference and that Moscow was very happy about the result. The report cites optimism in the Soviet capital regarding discussions and outcomes of the summit.

London Russia Moscow

Berryville Social Notes Show Busy Visits and Pool Plans

Berryville residents host guests from Washington D C and New York with trips to the Great Smoky Mountains and Summit Point. A new Community Building swimming pool with modern filtration is set to open next week as social ties and local visits fill the week.

Local Families Visit and Births Noted in Berryville Area

The text records visits by Mrs Cecil Marlowe and her sons Billy and Levi of Alexandria to Mrs Ristedt in Berryville, plus guests Colonel and Mrs Ernest Ristedt and Jim Williams from Pittsburgh. It notes Forrest Paulette and son Forrest Jr visiting Scottsville and Mr Holmes Allen from Richmond in Berryville with Miss Mary Allen, and announces the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Charles Joyce, formerly Miss Mary Elizabeth Newcomb.

Cecil Marlowe Billy and Levi Alexandria Ernest Ristedt Jim Williams Pittsburgh Forrest Paulette Scottsville, Va Forrest, Jr Thomason Mr. Holmes Allen Richmond Berryville Mary Allen Miss Allen Rippon West Virginia Charles Joyce Joyce Mary Elizabeth Newcomb C. P. Newcomb

Lebanon Church and area social notes Aug 15

Mt Hope Vacation Bible School directed by Ada Glass Baker and Dorothy Greenwalt to be held at Cedar Creek Church in Marlboro next week. Local families visit relatives in Martinsburg Mine Bank and Fishers Hill. Mr. and Mrs Albert McDonald welcome a 10% pound son. Car purchases and family visits noted amid recent showers that blessed crops.

W. Va W. H. Bowers Fanie Brill Martinsburg Carl McDonald Carlton Minebank Fishers Hill Charles Huntsberger Kathryn Gore Baltimore

Pleasant Valley Notes A Weekend of Visits and Activities

Mt Pleasant Virginia August 15 Miss Pearl visited Mrs Jack Bilmer last Sunday Miss Joan Cademan from Winchester spent the weekend with Misses Louise Lucille Perry at their home Local children and many folks attended last Saturday night which was very pleasant Sunday School and preaching will be held next Sunday Endeavor will be attended Miss Ruth Perry visiting her sister Mrs Zirkle Williams and family near Opequon Miss Betty oe was late 730 rpm public is in visitor in the home of Mr and Mrs John Perry last Sunday

MT. Pleasan Pearl Jack Bilmer Joan Cademan Winchester Louise Lucille Perry Ruth Perry Zirkle Williams Opequon Betty Oe John Perry

Also Mentioned on This Page

Odd Fellows Virginia Moseley Gray Beverleys Louise Moore Richard Byrd, Jr Admiral Byrd Boston Maine John Luttrell Sunnyside Lake Erie Detroit Mich Winsor Walkerville Mary Yeakley Shutts New York Margaret Lewes Croushorn Warren and Braithwaite Georgia Frank Blair Edward Blair McKim Diffenderfer South Cameron Street Gay Philadelphia Camp Wheeler Blair Mrs. Arthur Miss Scully Mr. White J. Victor Arthur Eleanor Scully Co. Ridgeley White Rexall Brooks Nes'im Sanitary Dairy San Lay Kaga Gloria Ward Douglas Sirbaugh Ray P. Curtis Shawnee Avenue Turner Sirbaugh Ward Sirbaugh Handley High School Bailey Brothers Ortstadt John Ortstadt South Stewart Street Memorial Hospital Jeannie Beaumont Birmingham Ala Buzzella Jackson New York City Agnes Finley Strasburg Frank Hinkins Patty Ann Wold Grafton William Thompson Fort Meade Alex@der Thompson Sharp ‘Street Glenn Garber Parkway Everett Ungardner John Samuel Wohlford Bartonsville Joseph Setule Culpepper Cornelia Livengod Virginia Beach J. Bryant Armstrong Newport News Shull Whitlock Avenue Mary J. Gray George Funkhouser Hagerstown, Md Mattie Borden Charlottesville, Va Lewis C. Clowser Upper New York Flower Piccadilly St Richard Dole J. Godfrey Phillips Lenard Philipps Tom Phillips R. G. Mitchell Irene Randolph Roland Mitchell Miss Margaret Della Meade Everard K. Meade Clarke Hugh Powell Petersburg Jeanette Wright Everard F. Meade Capt Mrs. Ewart Johnson California Clay Hill George P. Grenhalgh Burwell Earl N. Findley John Beatty Catherine Beatty Underwood’s Bakery N. Loudoun St Rose Hobart Helen Follett Darling By Robert Lee Harry C. Newlin Pendleton Virginia Millbrook Charles Hensell John Unger Gladys O. Fling Roxeylee Claine Shires Lee Hancock, Md Gene Taylor Edgar Gordon Roy Pugh Colonial Beauty E. Piccadilly St Bell Bell ‘Stores Berryville, Va Annie B. C. Moore Minnie Lippitt Mary Lppitt Washington, D. C Great Smokey Mountains Tennessee John B. Neill Major John Baldwin Neill William McDonald Neill Scarsdale N. Y Howard O'Fallon Norfolk St. Louis Gray Beverley Gray Beverley, Jr Rosemont Orchards Joseph F. Moore Charlottesville John Rixey Robert Compton Bobbsy Compton Sidney Elliott Mores Caroline Crown A. F. Robertson Archie, Jr Fairy Stone Park H. B. Harris Virginia Harris Mary Ruth Rutledge Arlington Frances Davis Eloise Lumsden Berryville High Schol Clifton Forge Loring Kackley Clifton Price Orkney Springs Production Credit Corporation Clarke County Price Staunton Mrs. Leonides Carlisle Granville Carlisle Waynesboro J. J. Harris Mr. Harris Mrs. Harris, Sr Miss Helen Harris Loring Joslin James Riddle R. S. Blackburn Smith the Knoll F. L. Aylor Ollie Thomas Roberta Aylor Aylors Jack Ravelle Salisbury William Levi Lebanon Dr. Clendening Mt. Pleasnt Frank Knox U. Navy Federal Deposit Insurance Corp Mrs. Day’s X-Ra N. Loudoun Handolph Macon College Ashland America Harvar Amherst Southern Association of Schools and Collese American Association of Colleges J. Earl Moreland Baldwin Kimball Wurlitzer W. Boscawen St Alice Brooks Household Arts, Inc
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