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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1937

Page

6

Branner Family Reunion Held in Virginia Valley Orchard

The Branner family and friends gathered at Relief Virginia in the Virginia Valley Orchard on August 19 for their annual reunion. Attendees included B L Snapp and family, W H Branner family, L D Pifer family, G H Olinger family, D N Grover family, Williams and Bran ner families, Womeldorphs, Dorsey, Massie, Grubbs, Massie, McBond, Martin, Graves, Ginn, Pifer, Hicks, Brill, Robertson, and Orndorff among others. A long table overflowed with good things to eat and a day of shared memories.

Virginia Valley Orchard Relief George Branner Virginia Valley B. L. Snapp Ralph Edna Alfred F. W. Ridings Vernon W. H. Branner George William Virginia Mary Robert L. D. Pifer G. H. Olinger Marie Jeanette Hilda Lena New Market D. N. Grover Arthur William Reliance James Williams G. Lester Branner Betty Lou Washington Lloyd Womeldorph Donald Raymond Wanda Lee Lloyd Branner Henry Womeldorph Lovettsville Ollie Dorsey Garland Agnes Grubbs Winchester Genevieve Massie Ivy Boyd Stephens City D. O. Massie Boyce Walker Mc. Bond Clearbrook C. E. Martin I. A. Graves Louise Alma Ginn Floyd D. E. Pifer E. J. Hicks C. C. Brill O'Leary Ruth Nettie Lou R. W. Robertson William Orndorff

Local Notices and Social Updates Across Martinsburg Area

Mrs and Mrs B P Harrison hosted Mrs Brinton after her ankle injury on West Cork street with her planned six to seven week recovery. Arlington Virginia Beach visitor Miss Lindsey travels to Richmond with Miss Waters before returning to the Beach. Mrs Stickley returns from Columbia University to Florence Dale near Vaucluse Virginia. she teaches in Frederick County schools. Marie Kay Baird to be honored with a September 14 dance at Oak Hill Delaware Virginia. Evelyn Welshans wed Carlton Hartranft at United Brethren Church North Avenue. Hartranft works in Reading sil industry. Fawcett couple welcome daughter born August 20 at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Dorothy Copenhaver is mother. grandfather is India Fawcet. Colvin and daughter Bessie from River ton welcomed a son at Memorial Hospital.

Peter Yates Brinton West Cork Street B. P. Harrison South Washington Street Margaret Page Lindsey Arlington Virginia Beach Charles Lee Waterford Darrah Waters Richmond Miss Waters Lee C. B. Stickley Columbia University Claude B. Stickley Florencedalé Vaucluse New York City Frederick County Schools Evelyn Welshans Carlton Hartranft Philip Welshans Martinsburg W. Va Arias Hartranft Reading United Brethren Church North Avenue George W. Stover Hartranft Sil Richard Fawcett Winchester Memorial Hospital Fawcett Dorothy Copenhaver Mary Copenhaver South Kent Street India Fawcets

Miss Byrd and Washingtonians Plan Maine Canada Motor Trip

Miss Margaret Byrd of this city along with Miss Eleanor Flood Mr Boring Flood Mr Robert Portner and Mr Jack Portner all of Washington will leave Tuesday morning for a motor trip to Maine and Canada They expect to be gone for about ten days or two weeks Miss Byrd recently returned from a short visit to Virginia Beach.

Miss Byrd Canada Margaret Byrd Eleanor Flood Boring Flood Robert Portner Jack Portner Washington Maine Virginia Beach

Saturday Night Dance At Winchester Club Draws Big Attendance

The Winchester Country Club hosted a Saturday night dance with Bob Riley and his orchestra, among the season’s most successful events, drawing attendees from northern Virginia and West Virginia. The highlight was the Big Apple Dance, a circle dance with a modern step style and a caller, drawing many out of town guests from Martinsburg Leesburg Purcellville Front Royal and Clarke County among others.

Winchester Country Club Bob Riley Musc Virginia West Virginia North Carolina Virginia Beach Big Apple Rex Kershner Virginia White Filtshire Gilbert McKown William White Martinsburg Helen Corbell Heber Waters Darrah Waters Page Lindsey Sam Alexander John Alexander John Gibson Charles White Leesburg Fanny Lyon Purcellville Arthur Freeman Lebanon John Atwater Neville Major Helen Wall Eddie Williams Front Royal Mac Tabb Middleburg Frank Littleton

Local social notes and upcoming weddings and dances

Mrs A J Novick and Mrs Abe Leven returned from a west coast trip visiting Chicago Salt Lake City Grand Canyon Los Angeles and more. Mr Adams to give a dance at White Hall in The Plains Va Wednesday night. Miss Mary Rust to host barn party Friday near Leesburg. Miss Mary Lyman to marry Mr Richard Hawkey in Christ Episcopal Church September 27 with Rev Robert B Nelson officiating.

A. J. Novick Abe Leven West Coast Chicago Salt Lake City Grand Canyon Los Angeles Adams Samuel Adams the Plains White Hall Mary Rust Leesburg Mary Lyman Mr. Hawkey Homer Lyman Richard Hawkey New York City Christ Episcopal Church Robert B. Nelson Miss Lyman New York

Mary Owen Lyon To Be Honored Guest At Purcellville Dance

Invitations issued by Mr and Mrs Moncure Nelson Lyon for a Friday Sept 10 dance at Black Oak Ridge near Purcellville honor their daughter Miss Mary Owen Lyon. She will be presented in Baltimore at the Batchelor's Cotillion this winter. Local social notes mention several Charlottesville weekend visits by Winchester club golf teams and visits by Mrs Virginia Wall and others.

Mary Owen Lyon Moncure Nelson Lyon Black Oak Ridge Purcellville Baltimore Fred Glaize, Jr Donald Weems L. D. Arnold Charlottesville Glaize Mr. Arnold Weems Winchester Club Farmington Club

Etiquette Q and A on Congratulating, Tipping, Corsages

A girl may congratulate a man on his marriage if she is a friend of the bride. otherwise extend good wishes. Ten cents is the minimum tip for a single bag. more for several heavy bags. A corsage bouquet should be pinned to the gown immediately at a formal dinner.

Social Roundup of Local and Visiting Families

Local residents welcomed guests returning home from trips and visits. Mrs. J. T. Hurley and Mrs. Laura Griffith traveled from Washington and Baltimore to East Piccadilly and were hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Henkel Carpenter. Families from Washington, Morgantown, and Richmond areas visited relatives, with many returning to their homes. Dr. and Mrs. A. T. Mussen planned a two week Atlantic City stay, and various others prepared trips or hosted gatherings in the city.

J. T. Hurley Washington Laura Griffith Baltimore Henkel Carpenter East Piccadilly Street Charles L. Hoover South Cameron Street B. M. Neitzey Glover Park Joe Bonbara Pancoasta

Dairy Barn Destroyed by Lightning Fire

A lightning strike hit a model dairy barn, sparking a fierce blaze that could not be contained. The fire damaged two auxiliary buildings while two terra cotta silos remained. witnesses including John I. Sloat observed the smoke from nearby cottages.

John I. Sloat Winchester

Brooks' Pharmacy Ad Offers 10 Cent Treats At Fountain

A vintage Brooks' Pharmacy display promotes affordable ice cream items at 10 cents including jumbo ice cream sodas and milk shakes. The ad highlights double dip cones and a 10 cent old fashioned plate ice cream with raspberry and lime sherbets, and provides the phone number 766.

Brother of Premier Konoye Guest Conducts U S Orchestras

Viscount Hindemaro Konoye, brother of Japan’s premier and renowned orchestra conductor, travels to the United States to guest conduct major symphony orchestras. He is pictured directing a rehearsal at the Hollywood Bowl for a Japanese ballet production.

Leorning Viscount Hindemaro Konoye Japan United States Hollywood Bowl Central Press

Front Royal Social Notes From August Weekend

Front Royal residents and visitors fill town with weekend activity. Washington guests include the Venables Oxenbaum Bradys and others visiting relatives and staying at local homes.

Fire devastates Moore farm dairy barn and stock

A severe storm erupted as a barn fire swept through the Moore farm on the 600 acre Had the bolt struck later many Azureshire cattle would have been in danger. Firemen from Moorefield fought with hoses too short and used chemicals after the downpour. The farm, a state memorial and U V W project since 1917, housed large Ayreshire herds and dairy equipment.

Soly Moorefield Moore’s Run State of West Virginia Reymann University of West Virginia Anton Reymann Lawrence H. Reymann

No Clues Found In Fatal Mishap

FRONT ROYAL August 23 No clue has been found to the identity of the hit and run driver who struck and killed Will Massie colored employee of the Riverton Lime and Stone Company Saturday night near the top of the Riverton hill. Massie 61 years old had been employed by the Riverton company for years. He is survived by one son Eugene Massie and one daughter Leona Robinson both of Harrisburg Pa and two half brothers Family members will arrive today to arrange the funeral.

Front Royal Will Massie Riverton Lime and Stone Company Riverton Hill Massie Riverton Company Eugene, Massie Leona Robinson Harrisburg

Woman in Love Triangle Involved in Fatal Shooting

Deputy coroner continued the hearing until September 10 and ordered bond for the woman. Miss Snyder described a park encounter with Bobby, saying two men accosted them and one shot him after a slap. Mrs Burns, widower of the slain man, learned of another woman. Police consider robbery or love vengeance as two theories. Audrey Vallette case recalled at La Salle Towers.

Chris McGarigle Miss Snyder Colman Bobby Sying Grant Park

Boyd Johnson wedding in Front Royal quiet home ceremony

Miss Alice Johnson daughter of Mrs John M Johnson married William Boyd son of the late S M Boyd Sr at the home of Mrs Harvey Johnson sister of the groom. The Rev S C Stickley of the M E Church performed the ceremony. They will reside in Front Royal.

Front Royal Alice Johnson John M. Johnson William Boyd S. M. Boyd Harvey Johnson S. C. Stickley M. E. Church

Battle updates from the Aragon front and Biscay port actions

Hammer Iron Ring reports Italian sergeant captured as four Italian regiments are said to fight at Villa Carriedo. Government troops repulse insurgent attacks with machine guns grenades and artillery. Insurgents shell Granja Del Cuervo and Torres de Almudovar and near Torre la Vega in Santander area.

Villa Carriedo Aragon Front Granja del Cuervo Torres de Almudovar Torre la Vega Santander

Canaries Sing On WJZ NBC Farm and Home Hour

Nate Provos owned double quartet of canaries will appear from Chicago on the WJZ NBC Farm and Home Hour. The birds perform tunes such as The Glowworm Tales From The Vienna Woods Spring Song and Blue Danube. A Gershwin memorial two and a half hour concert from Hollywood Bowl will close the night on September 8 with the 96 piece Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra.

New York Nate Provos Chicago Wjz-Nbc Vienna Woods George Gershwin Wabc-Cbs Hollywood Bowl Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra

Also Mentioned on This Page

Es Moana Ark Zoe Nad Dino Lizle The Lions Club George Washington Hotel Kiwanis Club Grange Stewarts Cabin Camp Route No. 11 Middletown Marie Kay Baird Alvin Voris Baird Oak Hill Delaplane Charles Colvin Bessie Colvin Riverton K. J. Dormmond Armel Colvin Memorial Hospital Country Club Virginia Wall West Clifford Street Washington, D. C Warrenton Ralph Kemmet John Campbell Kemmel H. D. Flood Senator Tom Connally Texas Rosemont Berryville Hugh Crisman Frederick Md South Braddock Street Cora Carper Minnie Henry East Leicester Street Harrisonburg Edgar Carper Sybil Grimm Florence Russell Joseph Schmidt W. B. Hicks Morgantown Waynesburg Steubensville Ohio H. Harris Tavenner Nancy Sherwood Marshall, Va Glaize Avenue A. T. Mussen Bartonville Atlantic City Harold Drummond Virginia National Guard Front Royal Pike Quantico R. L. Anderson Robert and Edgar Hook Charles Adams Niagara Falls R. E. Byrd William Bowie Mrs. Bowie Thornhill Manor John Randolph Graham Julian Ward Fred A. Crisman Frederick and Richard Pacific Coast D. H. Patterson Louise Zirkle Mary Holt Florida W. W. Glass Louise Glass Brooks’ Pharmacy Konoye Front Royal and Warren County News Telephone Front Royal 149-A Robert Miller, Jr Epping Forest Chesapeake Bay Moreland Venable Clarence Venable Harryl Oxenbaum Peter Alfred McKay, Jr 8. Byrne Downing, Jr Ann Byrd Edinburg Anne Padget Mrs Roger, Emmert Mr. Emmert Mearit Emmert William McCarthy William E. Carson Homer Stokes Mr. Stoke John Morgan Mr. Roy Holbrook Mrs. C. Omer Maddox Charles Town Seaman Borden Mrs. Freeman Kennedy Staunton Town Philip Eatsham William Duvall Little Son Mrs. Duvall J. Hitch Downing Walter G. Olmstead Lynn de Lashmutt Arthur Boyd James Boyd Philadelphia Julia Ward John Young Billy Mauck Wellsburg W Va Cleve Jones Ella Byrd Eastham Luray Philip Eastham Charles Lake Ernest Smith Edward Springfield, Mass Mr. Smith Virginia Smith Sgt Edgar C. Smith Messrs Gerald Williams Clyde Jackson Herald Harbor Ray Houghton Joe Clarke Albert Clarke Clarke Selma Schurer Bluemont Frank Hopkins John Boyd Mrs. Boyd Roy Collins Newell Chadwick East Orange N. J Chadwick John Managan Department of Justice Mollie Chinn I. G. Bierer Mrs. Chinn Rubin Brady Brady Mrs Walton Lillian McFall Mrs. James Simpson Mrs. Simpson Boyd-Johnson Huntsberry Loudoun St Ali Baba Ching Colonial Beauty Shoppe WABC CBS Shakespeare Walter Huston Walter Connolly WJZ NBC Eugene O'Neill Peggy Wood the Straw WEAFA Roland Harriman CBS Mme Chiang Kai-Shek Shanghai Key Pittman WEAF Burns and Allen Alfred Wallenstein Fibber McGee Good Times Society Tommy Farrs Jesse Hawkins the O'Neills Nellie Revell Eve Gauthier Ted Husing Vincent Richards Koutzen John Smith” Bank Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation R. G. A. Stores BIG Joe Bread Golden Krust Bread B. & C. Rolls DIEHL Inting CO Fairbanks - Morse Salamal O'Connell South Braddock St Sunshine Cleaners E. Piccadilly St
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