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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1936

Page

3

Dinner tonight honors long-time guests at Berryville

Miss Rose MacDonald hosts at The Knock Berryville with guests from Richmond St. Louis and Clarke county including Capt. and Mrs. Beardall Col. and Mrs. Llewellyn Bull Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Carter and others. the social gathering features meeting friends and family across Virginia and nearby areas.

Rose MacDonald Berryville Jonathan Bryan Richmond Bliss St. Louis Bryan John Beardall Llewellyn Bull Spencer Carter Lloyd B. Wilson Clarke County R. E. Byrd R. Gray Williams Winchester Ronald Rowland Meade Memorial Episcopal Church White Post

Judge Williams and Family Return from Myrtle Beach Vacation

Judge Philip Williams of the Circuit and Corporation courts returned Thursday evening from Myrtle Beach South Carolina where he spent his annual vacation after attending the Virginia Bar Association meeting at Virginia Beach. He was joined by Mrs. Williams and their children who accompanied him back.

Pember Lyman Hosts Supper for Olivia Ewing

Mr Pember Lyman and his parents invite guests for supper at Fairmont avenue next Saturday August 29 honoring Miss Olivia Ewing of New Orleans La. Attending are Misses Sarah Virginia Baker Eleanore Josephine Griffith and Messrs Charles Walter Massey Arthur Hunt and Richard E Griffith Jr Mrs Homer Lyman spends weekend at Massanetta Springs Rev and Mrs Russell visit Washington with Mr and Mrs Reynolds Armel touring Mount Vernon and the Masonic Memorial Alexandria D C

Mr. Pember Lyman Homer Lyman Fairmont Avenue Olivia Ewing New Orleans Sarah Virginia Baker Eleanore Josephine Griffith Charles and Walter Massey Arthur Hunt Richard E. Griffith, Jr Massanetta Springs Russell Washington J. D. Russell Reynolds Armel Washington, D. C Mount Vernon Masonic Memorial Alexandria

License Issued To Winchester Couple In City

A marriage license was issued yesterday to Nelson Holmes and Audrey Largent, both of this city. Meanwhile local residents and visitors were noted in brief travel and family updates including Mrs. Hilda White from Philadelphia visiting relatives, Mrs. Virginia Bellow's return to Washington D C, and Mr. Tom Baldridge's business trip to Washington followed by Virginia Beach.

Winchester Nelson Holmes Roy Holmes Audrey Lillian Largent William Largent City Ray White Philadelphia White Hilda Yost Tom Baldridge Capitol Theatre Washington Virginia Beach

Modern Etiquette Q and A for Hostesses and Guests

A traditional etiquette guide answers common questions. It covers hostess duties to keep conversation lively, proper handling when a man assists a woman from a car by guiding her elbow, and the correct use of full names on visiting cards rather than initials.

Quiet Winchester Wedding Unites Hening and Holladay

Miss Mary Louise Hening wed Mr. William Montgomery Holladay in a 3 PM ceremony at First Baptist Church Winchester officiated by Rev. Edward T. Clark. Bride wore dark blue crepe with gardenia bouquet. couple to reside in Berryville Virginia. The article also notes several social visits, travel, and upcoming local engagements in the area.

Mary Louise Hening Holladay First Baptist Church Louise Hening William Montgomery Holladay Edward T. Clark Arthur Davis Hening Mr. Hening Winchester William Henry Holladay Berryville

Miss Dunn Weds Mr. B. J. Wood at Blue Ridge Ave Home

Miss Lucy Dunn daughter of Mrs Haddassah Dunn and Bruce Jones Wood son of Mrs Dudley Wood were married yesterday at the bride’s home in Front Royal. Rev H W Shannon officiated. The couple plan a honeymoon in Virginia Beach before settling in Flint Hill. The bride, a Warren County High School and Commercial School graduate, has served as town manager secretary. The groom, a farmer and Virginia Tech graduate, will reside in Flint Hill.

Front Royal Lucy Dunn Haddassah Dunn Place Bruce Jones Wood Dudley Wood Flint Hill Blue Ridge Avenue H. W. Shannon Presbyterian Church Virginia Beach Warren County Commercial School Virginia Polytechnic Institute

Mayor-Elect's Car Stolen Then Found in Town

Front Royal reports Mayor-elect Frank Forsyth's coupe stolen from West Main Street with keys in the car. The vehicle was recovered parked behind the Astonia. No damage noted. Earlier, another Forsyth car was stolen and damaged. Police also arrested a colored boy for stealing chickens on Lee Street.

Front Royal Frank Forsyth West Main Street Forsythe

Winchester Ladies Beginning Golf Tournament Draws

A Winchester Golf Club event for beginner ladies kicks off August 24 with nine hole match play and finals over 18. First round due by August 27. Prizes awarded to winner runner up and consolation winner. Morning matches encouraged. drawings listed.

Winchester Golf Club Edward Barr James Miller Mary Virginia Steck Fenton Nelson Anne Kerr Russell John McKee Minnigerode Mary Scully Lewis Allen Shirley Williams Robbie Conrad Thomas Gibson Harry R. Kern, Jr Allison Cooper Anne Elting B. M. Knight, Jr

Special Psychology Books Placed on Library Shelf

The program committee of the American Association of University Women informs members that psychology books are on a separate shelf in the Handley Library reading room for easy access. Books, some owned by the library and some loaned by members, may be borrowed after charging at the desk following library rules. Librarian C. Vernon Eddy notes two new purchases: The American Public Mind by Odengard and Instincts of the Herd in Peace and War by Trotter.

The American Association of University Women Handley Library C. Vernon Eddy Odengard Trotter

Hable's Palace Show Features Trail of Terror Today

Bob Steele stars in Trail of Terror at Hable's Palace Theatre today only. The program also includes Buster Crabbe in Flash Gordon along with Things To Come on Monday and Tuesday. H G Wells Things To Come projected as a 100 year leap ahead, with Fox News Reel and novelty.

Palace Bob Steele Hable’s Palace Theatre Buster Crabbe H. G. Wells the Palace H. G. Well Fox News

AT OUR FOUNTAIN Jumbo Ice Cream Sodas 10c

Ice cream soda and milk shakes offered at low prices. Jumbo sodas ten cents and gigantic milk shakes ten cents. Double dip cones five cents and old fashion plate ice cream ten cents. Assorted eight flavors of ice cream and sherbets available. Phone 766.

NBC Forum to feature Roosevelt and Landon in New York

NBC schedules a six annual forum of current problems on Sept 23 in New York with President Roosevelt from the White House and Governor Landon from Topeka. The program lists additional talks by minor-party nominees and a dense slate of radio broadcasts across WEAF WABC and WJZ through Saturday Sunday and Monday with concerts, bands, orchestras and special programs.

New York NBC Roosevelt White House Landon Topeka WEAF WABC CBS Happy Hollow Eddie House Eton Boys Quartet WJZ NZC American Bar Association

Front Royal Social Notes Show Travel and Guests

FRONT ROYAL VA August 22. Mr Joseph Biggs left yesterday for Colonial Beach for the weekend. Mr and Mrs Roger Payne Jr of Richmond arrived to spend a week with his parents. Mr and Mrs Hugh Chinn and daughter from Washington are visiting Mrs I G Bierer. Several couples plan attendance at the Old School Baptist meeting in Luray. Lieut and Mrs Warren Whit side of Alexandria are with their parents for the weekend. Major James Golden recently returned from a visit to family at Long Island. Miss Carol Lee departs Monday to visit Mrs Beery in Harrisonburg. Mr and Mrs Herbert Thrush spend two weeks at Camp Woodstock. Durston McIntosh came back from North Beach Md. his mother and Miss Ruth Gilkey remain longer at the beach.

R. C. Hook E C. Hook Amherst Hook Elon College N. C Sarah Tiginia Irene Patricia W. C. Hook W. C. Hook Jr Dalton Beverley Washton R. M. Hook Charlottesville Paul Hook Chatham Myreth Hook Reidsville Georgia Piery Clarksburg W. Va R. ©. McDonald, Jr Tampa Fla Howe Jessie Patterson Fitz Adams Chatham, Va Matt Patterson Wheeling Maryland Billy Richards Charlotte Nicodemus Alva C. Richards Atlanta Newport News Mary Lee Henkle Margaret Andrews Ocean City Ae Baker and Page Sophyecker Frances Page Randolph T. Shields, Jr Pennsylvania Hospital Philadelphia Randolph T. Shields William Payne McGuire Front Royal Aus Joseph Biggs Colonial Beach Roger Payne, Jr Richmond Mr. Payne Roger Payne, Sr Durston McIntosh North Beach Ruth Gilkey

Relatives Visit in Arco and Nearby Towns

Mrs. Sam Powell and children spend a week at Mrs. John Lewin's Arco home. Mrs. Lewin and Miss Nora Lewin, with Miss Lena Hitcherson, depart for Herndon to visit Mr. and Mrs. Mark Turner. Col and Mrs John C Boggs and son John Jr return from Virginia Beach. Mr and Mrs John Lee of Morristown WV in Front Royal for aunt Mrs Mattie Irwin's death.

Sam Powell John Lewin Arco John W. Lewin Nora Lewin Lena Hitcherson Mark Turner Herndon Lewin Col John C. Boggs John, Jr Virginia Beach John Lee Morsontown W. Va Front Royal Lee Mattie Irwin

Weekend Guests From Baltimore Tour Skyline Drive

Mr and Mrs John Downing hosted visitors over the weekend Mr and Mrs Walter Donovan Mrs Sam Redwood and Mrs Robert Lyson all of Baltimore The group spent the day touring Skyline Drive and enjoying the scenic views with a leisurely outing.

John Downing Walter Donovan Sam Redwood Robert Lyson Baltimore Skyline Drive

Burke Family Hosts Port Picnic for Margaretta Burke

Mr and Mrs Joseph M Burke held a Port picnic last night for their daughter Miss Margaretta Burke. About 50 of her young friends attended as part of a Front Royal Masonic Lodge and Eastern Star gathering. Nearby, various residents and guests were noted visiting or staying with friends in towns including Trenton New Jersey Charles Town West Virginia and Takoma Park Maryland.

Joseph M. Burke Margaretta Burke Port Front Royal Masonic Lodge Eastern Star

Mrs Mattie Hyer Irwin dies in Front Royal

Funeral services set for Sunday afternoon for Mrs Mattie Hyer Irwin of Front Royal who died yesterday after a several weeks illness. She was daughter of the late Henry Hyer and Mrs Hyer of Staunton and survives a sister Mrs Joseph D Anderson.

M. H. Irwin Front Royal Mattie Hyer Irwin Henry Hyer Staunton Joseph D. Anderson

Mrs Irwin remembered for community service and faith

Lived here for many years. Her husband died twenty years ago and she remained at home. Mrs. Irwin will be greatly missed for her welfare work. She belonged to What-So-Ever Circle of the King's Daughters and Eastern Star Chapter No. 6, Front Royal, and was active in the Presbyterian Church. Services will be held at her sister Mrs. Anderson's home at 3 pm, conducted by Rev. H. W. Shannon. Interment follows at Prospect Hill Cemetery.

Irwin King's Daughters Eastern Star Front Royal Presbyterian Church Anderson

Special Sunday Service Music at Grace Episcopal Church

In Berryville Virginia on August 22 the Grace Episcopal Church choir will give a special morning service. Featured pieces include Dudley Buck Festival Te Deum Shelley's Hark Hark My Soul and Roberts Peace I Leave With You sung by a mixed quartet. The service will be led by Rev Albert C Muller in place of rector Rev Dr Louis Tucker.

Berryville Grace Epi Dudley Buck Shelley Robert Albert C. Muller Louis Tucker

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