Calendar of events in Slocety today
At Friends Meeting House on North Washington street the W. C. T. U. holds a semi monthly business meeting at 9 30 a m. The Rotary Club meets for a weekly luncheon at Winchester Golf Club at 1 00 p m. Grace Lutheran Men's Bible Class picnic at Lewis Lamps farm at 4 00 p m. R. Conrad Post American Legion luncheon at George Washington Hotel at 12 30 p m. Little Theatre holds a special meeting at a West Boscawen street studio at 2 45 p m. W O W regular meeting at Odd Fellows Hall on East Boscawen street at 8 00 p m.
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Friends Meeting House
North Washington Street
Rotary Club
Winchester Golf Club
Grace Lutheran Men's
Lewis Lamps’ Farm
Conrad Post
American Legion
George Washington Hotel
Little Theatre
Studio
West Boscawen Street
Odd Fellows Hall
East Boscawen Street
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Friends Meetias
North
Washington Street
Graver Descendants Hold Virginia Reunion At Fort Valley
Descendants of Jacob I and Benjamin F Graver who migrated from Franklin County Pennsylvania to Virginia in 1872 gathered at Elizabeth Furnace Fort Valley for a reunion Monday. More than 200 descendants attended with about 115 present including Dr W F Gruver and his family. Ten States and the District of Columbia were represented. A gemalony commemorating the families was given to each member. Other news includes a stag party for Mr Joan Manuel, wedding plans for Miss Bessie Manuel, and a NY World's Fair trip by local hosts including Mrs George Hayden. The New York WCTU meeting is announced for Thursday at 9 30 in the Friends Meeting House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob I
Benjamin F. Graver
Franklin County
Virginia
Rece
Warren County
Elizabeth Furnace
Fort Valley
Iss
W. F. Gruver
Grover
Jacob
J. S Gruver
Washington
District of Columbia
Gruver
Joan Lamb
Bessie
Manuel
Tokes' Inn
Clay Manuel
Messrs Tdmb
Julian Watson
Harry Pibegley
Raymond Carper
Dennie Reardon
Dick Rush
Mr. Haines
Robert Sutton
Robert
Marshall Hayden
L. Russell Miller
Alexandria Va
Jack Bryan
Hayden
George H., Hayden
Marlboro Woman Files for Mayor in Nonpartisan Bid
Mrs. William Nielson aged 44 a Marlboro Massachusetts housewife has filed nomination papers for mayor on a nonpartisan ticket with a lower taxes platform If elected she would be Massachusetts first mayoress and serve as head of city government
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Nielson
Marlboro
Mass
Massachusetts
Miss Conrad Milton Weds Peter Roughton on Staten Island
Miss Conrad Kownslar Milton daughter of Mrs Marshall McCormick Milton and the late Col Milton of Staten Island Gloucester married Monday afternoon to Peter Wentworth Roughton son of Mr and Mrs Roger Roughton of Staten Island The ceremony was at Christ Church New Brighton officiated by Rev William Byrd Lee Milton assisted by Rev William Byrd Lee The bride was given in marriage by her brother the Rev Marshall McCormick Milton Attendants were Margaret Richardson and Audrey Roughton Best man Henry Cleaver Brown Ushers Werner Doerken George Mercer Brooke James Van Rensselaer Moore and Archer Trench They will reside in Edgewood Pennsylvania after a wedding trip
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Clarke County
Conrad Kownslar Milton
Marshall McCormick Milton
Col. Milton
Staten Island
Gloucester
Peter Wentworth Roughton
Roger Roughton
Christ Church
New Brighton
William Byrd Lee Milton
City Point
William Byrd Lee
Auburn
Ala
Herndon
Margaret Richardson
Audrey Roughton
Henry Cleaver Brown
Werner Doerken
George Mercer Brooke James van Rensselaer Moore
Archer Trench
Garden flowers as decorations for a home wedding
It is acceptable to use home garden flowers and greens for wedding decorations. A wife should not host her husband’s guests at a stag dinner as it may seem hen pecked. A girl of eighteen should rise when introduced to a man of sixty or to a woman of sixty.
Surprise Dinner Honored Mrs. A. G. Davis on 50th
Miss Nellie Davis hosted a surprise birthday dinner for her mother Mrs. A G Davis of Romney West Virginia at the Romney home. Guests included siblings aunts and cousins from Cumberland Maryland Augusta West Virginia Brucetown Virginia and Hanging Rock in attendance were many Davises and the Shelly and De Haven families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Davis
Romney
W. Va
Nellie Davis
Brucetown
Harold Shellye
Cumberland
Manuel de Haven
Augusta
Harold Shelly
Keith
Jack
Ted
Clarence Veach
Tyke
Pauline
Jean
Lonnie
Adolphus Davis
Edward
Arnold
Pearl
Byrd
Sarah
Vernie Davis
Sylvia
Tim Grove
Richard Davis
Anderson Davis
Hanging Rock
Raymond Davis
Frank
Davis Beatrice Davis
Rosalie Davis
Roscoe Davis
Jessie Davis
Raymond Brill
Bruceown
Birthday Party Honors Mr Whittaker on Glaizs Avenue
Mrs Vance Whittaker hosted a Saturday evening surprise for Mr Whittaker with games and a large birthday cake shared with Dora Fletcher who also had a birthday that day. Refreshments followed as a long list of guests and relatives attended. Various visits and trips to Covington and Winchester are noted among attendees and friends.
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Vance Whittaker
Mr. Whittaker
Glaizs Avenue
Mr. Whitttaker
Dora Fletcher
Mary Rogers
Evelyn Rogers
Naomi Shanholtz
Evelyn Garber
Sue Whit
Carl Whittaker
Edgar Whittaker
Nellie Sampson
DeHaven and Whittaker Clan Reunion Set at Bethel Church
The DeHaven-Whittaker clan plans a reunion on Sunday August 27 at Bethel Church five miles from Paw Paw West Virginia. The secretary invites all members and families to bring baskets and enjoy greeting relatives, old friends, string music and activities.
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DeHaven-Whittaker
Bethel Church
Paw Paw
W. Va
Farewell Party for Miss Susan Dunlap Guests
Miss Susan Dunlap hosted a Monday night farewell at her city home for her nieces Virginia and Marie Francelle who have since returned to Philadelphia. Attendees included Mae Goode Louise Ensogna Doris Boyce Doris Van Leer Bernice Hepner Betty Thorpe from Cumberland and Edward Grove Lester Singhass Billy Ensogna Paul Ensogna and Robert Dunn. Refreshments followed then dancing at the Wagon Wheel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Dunlap
Virginia
Marie Francelle
Philadelphia
Mae Goode
Louise Ensogna
Doris Boyce
Doris van Leer
Bernice Hepner
Betty Thorpe
Cumberland
Messrs
Edward Grove
Lester Singhass
Billy and
Paul Ensogna
Robert Dunn
Newlyweds Honored at Dinner Hosted by A B Lee
Mr and Mrs A B Lee of Burnt Factory entertained on Sunday at a dinner in honor of their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Hunter Lee recently married. Attending were Mr and Mrs Cecil Barr and son Stanley of Winchester Miss Lyda Chapmen Mr and Mrs Roy Lee of Winchester Mr and Mrs Garland Ridgeway and son Lee Roy of Stephenson Mr and Mrs A B Lee and children Esther Eleanor Edward Albert Lee Mrs W E Henson and son Billie of Berryville who left for New York to visit Mrs Henson's sister Mrs Isabelle Harper and to attend the World's Fair.
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A. B. Lee
Burnt Factory
Hunter Lee
Cecil Barr
Stanley
Lyda Chapmen
Roy Lee
Winchester
Garland Ridgeway
Lee Roy
Stephenson
Esther
Eleanor Edward
Albert Lee
W. E. Henson
Billie
Berryville
New York
Visitors and Relatives Drop Through Waynesboro and Nearby Towns
Local society notes list multiple visits and guests across Virginia and nearby states. Mr McKinley Turner and H L Herrell stay with relatives in Waynesboro while Rev T M Shann and others vacation at Colonial Beach. Page G Louderback arrives in Winchester after Purdue degree.
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McKinley Turner
Waynesboro, Va
Local Resident Improves After Severe Heart Attack
Mr. G. Clayton Ritter Sr of 413 North Loudoun Street is somewhat improved after a weeklong heart attack. Doctors expect he will remain bedbound for an extended period.
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G. Clayton Ritter, Sr
North
Loudoun Street
Special Meeting For Little Theatre By-Laws Friday
A special meeting of the Little Theatre has been called for Friday night at 7 45 in the studio to hear and consider proposed by laws to the charter drawn up by a committee from the last amateur dramatics meeting. President Roy Ryden urges action as the annual election of directors occurs September 1.
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Little Theatre
Amateur Dramatics Group
Roy Ryden
Front Royal Weekly Social Notes and Visits
Rev and Mrs J F Owens and family occupy a cottage near Hedgesville W Va where Owens gives addresses at Camp Frame. Guests include W B Birthe and Mr Mrs Charles Dudley and children from Huntersville NC and relatives visiting. Wesley Fellowship plans a picnic at Dickey Ridge. Glee Club met at Tanglewood with Mrs Philip Ambler.
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Front Royal
J. F. Owens
Hedgesville
W. Va
W. B. Birthe
Charles Dudley
Huntersville, N. C
J. M. Jackson
Wesley Fellowship
The
Methodist Church
Dickey Ridge
Front Royal Glee Club
Tanglewood
Philip Ambler
Local residents and visitors share travel and social visits
Thelma and George Silek head to New York City for store shopping. C R Maddox returns from Winchester Memorial Hospital after surgery. Several Fredericksburg and area residents visit friends and relatives from Ashland to Ocean City. Mrs E H Compton travels to Kansas City with son Shelby and Robert Smith. others host bridge parties and welcome guests from Tiffin Ohio and Reedville.
Barbara Bell Pattern 1712 B for children sizes 6 to 14
The Evening Star advertises Barbara Bell Pattern No 1712 B for children ages six to fourteen. It lists fabric requirements including 3 yards of 35 inch material for size 8 and subitems for contrast and collar, with pattern prices at 15 cents and pattern book at license. Orders can be sent to the address in the box below.
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Barbara Bell
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