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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1938

Page

8

Local Minister’s Daughter to Wed at Home This Evening

Miss Vivian Monica Whitten daughter of Rev Robert A Whitten will marry James William Long Jr son of Dr and Mrs JW Long Sr of New York at the Whitten home on West Street at 8 oclock. The double ring ceremony will be officiated by the bride’s father. They will reside in New York after the wedding with an informal reception to follow hosted by the bride’s parents.

Vivian Monica Whitten Robert A James Willian , Jr JW. Long New York City Mr. Whitten West Street Miss Whitten Robert A. Whitten, Jr Ohio University Columbia Booth American Shipping Corp New York West 115Th Street

John Fierro Guests Soloist For Lutheran Men’s Class

Mr. John Fierro, a local musician and tailor, will be the guest soloist at the morning meeting of Grace Lutheran Church's Men's Bible Class. He studied in Italy as a boy and performed with service, professional, and municipal bands. The class will be led by supply pastor Carl Honeycutt.

Grace Lutheran Church John Fierro Italy Winchester Carl Honeycutt Marion

Calendar of Weekend Activities and Club Meetings

Regular weekend dance at the Winchester Golf Club on Saturday at 10 30 p m. The Little Garden Club meets Monday at 3 30 p m at Mrs H N Stevens on South Washington street. The American Legion Auxiliary meets Monday at 7 30 p m at Mrs Harry C Lupton's home. The I O O F holds its weekly meeting at 4 00 p m at the hall on East Boscawen street.

Little Garden Club Pat Stephenson South Washington Street Clarke T. Cooper Winchester Golf Club H. N. Stevens American Legion Auxiliary Harry C. Lupton East Boscawen Street

Social Notes from Winchester and Nearby Towns

Mrs. Herman Stine hosted a shower for Mrs. Barr, nee Eleanor Clevenger, on West Peyton Street as the Barrs wed two weeks ago. Lewistown guests Mr. and Mrs. Edward Staff and daughter Miss Maxine Butler returned home with Master Carlin Racey, who plans to dance at local clubs. Mamie Foltz of Mathias WV wed Charles Sager of Mathias in a ceremony by Rev. S J Goode. McIlwee of Washington DC visited Rev and Mrs Goode, then traveled to Mountain Falls before returning to DC for September. Howerton of Washington and Griffing of Greensboro joined the Goode circle for a weekend in Winchester with the McIntyres. Pearl Carter and daughter Lucille returned to Stephens City after visiting Philadelphia relatives. Mrs. W O Anderson returned home from a week with Mr. and Mrs. Garland Anderson of Luray, bringing their son Junior. Allen Richardson and wife depart for New York City after a stay with Mrs. Richardson's mother Mrs. Lewis H Hyde on West Boscawen Street.

Taylor Barr Eleanor Clevenger Herman Stine West Peyton Street Mrs. Barr Mamie Foltz Charles Sager S. J. Goode Mathias W. Va Neil Foltz Garet Sager Mcfilwee W. O. Anderson Garland Anderson Luray, Va Anderson Junior Winchester Mrs. Allen Richardson New York City Richardson Lewis H. Hyde West Boscawen Street

Martha Potts Weds Richard Patrick O'Brien in Quiet Martinsburg Ceremony

A quiet home wedding conducted by Rev. Ernest S. Warden unites Martha Jane Potts and Richard Patrick O'Brien. The couple honeymoon in the Shenandoah Valley before he moves to Gary Indiana for work. Potts has three sons from a previous marriage. The article lists visiting relatives and friends from Winchester Martinsburg and nearby areas.

E. O. Kretzer Martha Jane Potts Richard Patrick O'Brien Ernest S. Warden Winchester Avenue Christian Church Martinsburg Kretzer E. N. Hardy Winchester Shenandoah Valley O'Brien John Hardy Nancy Hardy White Hall

Tough Job For Fire Laddies

A fire on North LaSalle Street in Chicago used up many firefighters as they climbed 47 stories with gear after elevator service broke down. The blaze caused only minor damage but exhausted the men fighting it.

Chicago LaSalle Street

Modern etiquette Q and A on name cards and table manners

A Q and A on engraving visit ing cards with real names rather than nicknames. It also says children should not feed pets at the table and that the bride's family handles guest transportation if a country wedding occurs.

Elizabeth Martin Betty Martin

Described Outlaw’s Companion Miss Beckwith Questioned

Amy May Beckwith a 16 year old of Gillham Ark was to be questioned by federal agents about desperadoes Floyd Hamilton and other outlaws on the Arkansas Texas border. Police say she rode with them for ten days and accompanied them on nine hauls after being picked up on the highway near her home late in June.

lexXurkana Arkansas Lexas Ggesperadooes Floyd Hamilton Fea Waiters Amy May Beckwith Gillham Ark Eolice Miss Beckwith Sne Damiton and Allers

Batting Derbies Surprise as Leaders Shift Weekly

The season’s batting races keep changing as Cecil Travis of Washington leads the American League at .349 after a 10-for-26 week. In the National League Ernie Lombardi of Cincinnati tops with .355, widening his lead over Buck McCormick. Newcomers include Minter Hayes of Chicago and Phil Weintraub and Buck Jordan of Philadelphia as Weintraub clears 200 at-bats.

New York Cecil Travis Washington Jimmy Foxx Boston Ernie Lombardi Cincinnati Paul Waner Mel Ott Arky Vaughan Ducky Medwick Ernie Buck McCormick Vaughan Minter Hayes Chicago White Sox Phil Weintraub Buck Jordan Phillies Weintraub

Social whirl during Berryville Horse Show week in Clarke County

Clarke and Berryville residents report a flurry of visits and entertaining as the Berryville Horse Show unfolds. Guests include Miss Roberta Aylor and a house party at Athlone. many travelers from Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington stay at Long Wood Moorings and other Clarke homes. Local hostesses host cocktail parties dinners and garden gatherings while residents attend Warrenton polo events and socialize at Idlewyld Cottage and Abbeyville.

Clarke County Berryville Roberta Aylor Janet Smith Louise Mary Bosse Philadelphia Vivian Staub Hazelton Chester Moore Hagerstown Allen D. Hulse Fort Riley Kansas

Family Visitors From Washington and Lynn

Mrs TWuise Kerfoot hosted her daughter Mrs Charles Crump of Washington DC and son Franklin Kerfoot of Lynn Massachusetts. Mr and Mrs William welcomed Mrs Welford and her three daughters of Richmond Virginia as guests. Mrs J T L Jones hosted her sister Mrs Frank Huyette of Charlottesville Virginia and Huyette’s son in law Mr Mettier.

Twuise Kerfoot Charles Crump Washington, D. C Franklin Kerfoot Lynn Mass William Mrs. Welford Richmond, Va J. T. L. Jones Frank Huyette Charlottesville, Va

McGhee Family Guests in Goshen Virginia Visit

Mrs Hobson McGhee and Betty McGhee with Mrs J D Griffing and Mrs H B Harris traveled to Goshen Virginia on Monday. The McGhees plan to spend several weeks as guests of Mrs Mc.

Levin Family Guests From Baltimore Visit Klompus Family

Dr and Mrs Harry Levin and their son from Baltimore are staying with Mrs Levin’s parents Mr and Mrs Philip Klompus for the weekend.

Harry Levin and Son Baltimore Levin Philip Klompus

Osborns Welcome Mrs. Mary McGhee as Guest

Dr and Mrs A P Osborn host Mrs Mary McGhee as their guest in a social gathering noted in local society pages.

A. P. Osborn Mary McGhee Washington, D. C

Ghee’s Grandparents Mentioned in Goshen Tale

Ghee's grandparents are identified as Mr. and Mrs. John Wade Bell of Goshen. Mrs. Griffing and Mrs. Harris returned to Berryville Monday night.

Ghee John Wade Bell Goshen Griffing Harris Berryville

Presbyterians' Sunday Services in Local Churches

The Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church will host the 11 oclock morning service with Rev. H J Womeldorf from Highland Avenue Church delivering the sermon. At 4 oclock the evening service sermon will be by Rev. John Bittinger of Glenleven Presbyterian Church Nashville Tennessee, visiting relatives.

Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church H. J. Womeldorf Highland Avenue Church John Bittinger Glenleven Presbyterian Church Nashville Tenn

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John Fierro White Post Jerusha’ Dow the Meade Memorial Episcopal Church Margaret McIntyre W. W. McIntyre, Jr Frederick Briggs South River Park Anna S. Briggs Culpeper, Va Mary R. Buckner Amherst Street Rexall Rexall Store Wilmer F. Shryock Pikeside Tea Room Valley Ave Ruth Peterson Treasure Island San Francisco Bay Thomas J. Howerton W. W. MclIntyre Fairmont Avenue Elvin H. Griffing Greensboro N. C MelIntyres Pearl Carter Lucille Hame Stephens City L. G. Sparrow Paris Alecia Alecia Beauty Salon N. Braddock Winchester's Finest Martha Potts R. P. O’brien Cabin On Shenandoah Allan A. Jackson Norfolk Albemarle Shenandoah River John G. Fosbrink Lucille Jackson John Jackson Fred Ritter Asbury Jackson A. H. Jackson City Thomas Lyons Mary S. Yeakley Anna _ Kiracofe Ethel Hartman Dorothy Anderson This City Virginia Beach Geniene Teets Winona Teets West Germain Street Mason Snapp Lebanon Oranda Garland Potts Wilmington Del Roy E. Potts H. Russell Potts Jean and Joan Potts Eleanor Summer Bess Shade Rosalie Bell Mrs Grace Shade Fairview Beach Fredericksburg Boyd Headley and David and Stewart James P. Reardon, Jr Cape May N. J Lelia Leigh Richmond Rosalie Montaigue Charleston S. C Eleanor Flood Robert Portner Margaret Byrd Miss Byrd Beverley Byrd Skyland Skyline Drive John Winegfield Dorothy Wingfield Graham Fuller H. S. Benner North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Florida Beauty Shoppe Piccadilly & Cameron Ress Andy May Senators Himself Miss .Meade Miss Dole Miss Randolph Millwood Finnell Lucy Hansucker Harry Hansucker Margaret Della Meade Margaret Dole Jane Cary Randolph Townsend Burwell Charles Lee Burwell Robert Page Peter Page Ardmore, Pa Saratoga Mary Page Agnes Page Anna Levi Idlewyld Cottage Gus Nolan John H. Enders Leondas Carlisle Leondas, Jr Mrs Carlisle Tom Shepherd Richard Dole Jacquelin and Polly Winslow Tyson Gilpin Prentice Smith Roland Mitchell Graham Dougherty Mary Dougherty Messrs Graham and Praser Dougherty Capt John Beardall Mary O'Fallon Gwynne Harrison Mr. Benjamin Harrison Long Wood Archibald R Dunning Strasburg Arthur Scruton Cleveland, Ohio A. A. Baldwin Clarke Mrs. N. Burwell Jones Washington, D.C Mr. Jones Courtney B. Jones Woodbine Walter Roesler Great Neck Long Island John Labouisse Sally Elizabeth Powhatan Charlotte Thomas N. Carter North Fletcher Billy Jacobs Weatherall George Greenhalgh Springsbury Weatherall Warrenton Country Club War Department Middlebury Louise Manning Charles Town W.va Abbeyville Elizabeth Bradford John Payne William Blythe Warde and Suzanna Front Royal Alice Smith London Bridge Chas. T. Levi D. G. Cooley Paul and Bobby von Beck George Levi Miss Marion Levi Pegsy O'Hara Mr.Eddy J. Joyce W. A. Bradford Atlantic City George Davis H. B Harris Ned Lewis Finnly McCormick Robert Lee Lewis Avon by-the-Sea, N. J Alberta Elsen Tom Norvell Mrs. Louthan§ Foley and Little Daughter Danville, Va Clint Foley Ruth Berlin Mrs. Chamberlin Funkhouser Dan Elsea Winchester, Va Mrs. Elsea Mrs. L. N. Russell Tom Elsea Mrs. Loring Kackley Mrs. Kackley Mr. Mercer Gingles Carl Gingles Hazard, Ky Ed Ogden Ted Butner Charles W. Peterson Peterson Ruth Graham Baltimore, Md Robert Page, III Mary Banks Henry Mitchell Minturn Maury P. Richmond Concord, N. C The Misses Shepherds Anna Hedrick Mrs. Greenhalgh Mr. Wilmer Gaver Newberry, S. C Williiam Moore Sue Gibson Churchill Gibson Edgewood Edith Beardall Mrs. Fitzhugh Hardcastle Haverford, Pa John Converse Mary Boone Peyton N. Y J. D. Griffins David Fries Canada New England States Clifton Price Shenandoah Production Credit Association Orkney Springs Big Joe United Food Stores Loudoun St Presbyterians Billy the Commercial & Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Underwood's LT Bor Underwood Haldeman’s S. Kent St Sunshine Cleaners E. Piccadilly St Huntsberry
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