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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1938

Page

8

Rushing plans discussed at society chapter meeting

The chapter, amid vacations, held a quiet session with secretary Mrs. Jessie Glaize reading and approving minutes. Old business covered the public card party with postponements and deferral of immediate fall activities. New business included rushing ideas from National headquarters and a four name tentative list.

Usta Jessie Glaize Alice Vavner Kate Bradford Louise Buteler

Engagement of Miss Watson to Mr Humston Announced

Mr and Mrs Ernest Watson of Charles Town West Virginia announce the engagement of their daughter Sarah Elizabeth to Jamin Franklin Humston son of Mr J L Humston and the late Mrs Humston of Berryville Virginia The couple are connected with local banks and finance firms and the wedding is set for October 15 at the Methodist Episcopal Church South in Martins Town.

Miss Watson Humston Ernest Watson Charles Town W. Va Sarah Elizabeth Jamin Franklin Humston J.L Berryville Methodistiscopal Church South Inaries Town

Forty Four Members Attend Shenandoah College Picnic

Forty four members and friends of the Shenandoah College Club met at Souss Park on Tuesday evening for the annual picnic. The gathering included past and present students and those entering in September. The event featured games and a picnic supper with the Shenandoah song echoed by all. Missionary to Mexico visits in city at Mrs D F Eutsler home. Mrs Hohannes hosts a bridge luncheon with attendees listed.

Shenandoah College Shenandoah College Club Winchester Souss Park Shenandoah Mexico Eutsler Joseph Hogge Newport News Ruth Byerly D. F. Eutsler South Cameron Street

Calendar of events at Front Royal and surrounding areas

The schedule lists a 5 20 p m swimming party at Front Royal recreation park hosted by the G A A with a picnic to follow A 6 30 p m Rotary Club picnic meeting at Richards orchard on the Marlboro road An 8 00 p m Baptist Woman s Missionary Union meets in the church lecture room with Wiley Circle leading and Frances Asbury Union convenes in Stephenson M E Church with youth in charge.

Front Royal Recreation Park Rotary Club Richards Orchard Marlboro Road Baptist Woman's Missionary Union Wiley Circle Frances Asbury Union Stephenson M. E

Men s Bible Class Picnic Plans at Mr Parlett s Farm

The Men s Bible Class of the Lutheran Church of Our Saviour will meet at 6 PM at the parsonage on North Washington Street and motor to Mr W O Parlett s farm on the Gainesboro road for their first annual picnic. Fried chicken and other picnic foods will be served and a program is planned. Members without cars should arrive early to secure a ride.

Lutheran Church of Our Saviour North Washington Street W. O. Parlett Gainesboro

Bradfields Travel From Camp to Fetch Ely and Plan Moves

Mrs. Mildred Bradfield and her son Edmund travel from Camp Yoknonoka in Lynnville North Carolina to bring home Ely Bradfield who has been a summer counsellor. Ely will depart September to Ohio State for college and Edmund will leave September 8 for Episcopal High School football practice.

Mildred Bradfield Edmund Camp Yoknonoka Lynnville N. C Ely Bradfield Edmund Bradfield Alexandria Episcopal High School Ohio State Evelyn Higgins Norfolk Edward A. Clark James E Higgins

Miss Swimley Returns Home After Tonsil Operation

Miss Nancy Swimley has recovered from a tonsillectomy at Winchester Memorial Hospital and returned home on North Loudoun Street. Charles Beaver, formerly of the city and now living in Georgetown, D. C., is visiting friends in town.

Miss Swimley Nancy Swimley Winchester Memorial Hospital North Loudoun Street Charles Beaver City Georgetown D. C Daisy Clinkenbeard Kansas City, Mo Winchester Reginald Haines West Leicester Street C. P. McVicar Ray Robinson Susie Mattie Haines H. K. Grove Betsy Birmingham Billie Wayle Silver Springs

Miss Mary McFarland Weds Lloyd Wynkoop in Winchester

Miss Mary Gladys McFarland becomes the bride of Norman Lloyd Wynkoop at a Friday ceremony in Winchester. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. T. M. Swann at Braddock Street Methodist Church with only the bride’s sisters as attendants. They will reside near Berryville.

Berryville Powell Wynkoop Leonard Levi

Modern Etiquette Q and A on introductions and dining

The article offers etiquette guidance. It cautions against saying I am pleased to meet you and suggests alternatives like mentioning prior familiarity or looking forward to knowing the person. It emphasizes thanking strangers for directions as good manners. It also states that only one hand should be used when eating corn on the cob.

George Mr. Brown

Illness Fatal To W. C. Downs

Walter C. Downs, longtime resident of Fort Loudoun Apartments, died in Boston Massachusetts after illness. He had worked on construction for Mr. and Mrs. George Greenhalgh at Berryville Virginia during his time in the area.

Boston Mass Walter C. Downs Fort Loudoun George Greenhalgh Berryville

Berryville Notes Highlight Local social travel

Berryville residents report weekends filled with weddings visits and gatherings. Charley Phillips attended Elsie Barrett Grove and Harry Clinton Long's wedding at First Baptist Church in Dayton Virginia with attendance by Marian Levi and Peg Haire from Washington D C. Others travel to Virginia Beach Cape Cod and Lynn Mass for visits and events.

Berryville Charley Phillips Dayton Elsie Barrett Grove Harry Clinton Long First Baptist Church

Concessions to Sudeten Minority Reported by Praha

Praha reports new concessions by the government to the Sudeten German minority, signaling potential progress in stalled negotiations. A Sudeten committee met with Viscount Runciman, the British mediator, to review suggestions from political ministers, though details were not disclosed.

Praha Czechoslovakia Viscount Runciman

Rail Executive Hopes For Future Amid Mixed Business Signs

Cleveland August 26 George D Brooke president of three railroads says he is hopeful for the future but not optimistic in a interview. He notes thankful for the recent rise in business but sees no reason to get very optimistic about what lies ahead for C and O Nickel Plate and Pete Marquette Leads.

Cleveland George D. Brooke Nickel Ree Pete Marquette Jeads

Birth of a Daughter for Lieut and Mrs Ferguson at Fort Benning

Lieut and Mrs Thomas Ferguson announce the birth of a daughter on August 23 at Winchester Memorial Hospital. The mother is formerly Miss Louisa Carson of Riverton. Other item notes include travel and visits of several residents and relatives to and from nearby towns and cities, with various families spending time in Front Royal, Richmond, Washington DC, and Charlottesville.

Thomas Ferguson Fort Benning Georgia Winchester Memorial Hospital

Williams Guests Visit In Front Royal

Front Royal and Warren County News reports Mr. S. H. Williams and Mr. Sam Williams Jr. of Lynchburg were guests of Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Rozzel on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. B. T. Branham plan to depart today for Chester Town Maryland to visit relatives for several days.

Front Royal and Warren County News Front Royal S. H. Williams Sam Williams, Jr Lynchburg S. S. Roszel B. T. Branham Chestertown

Lattimers Return From Three Week White Stone Beach Vacation

Mr and Mrs Ned Lattimer arrived Monday from a three weeks vacation at White Stone Beach to visit Mrs L I Beard before returning to their home in Pittsburgh.

Ned Lattimer White Stone Beach

Local Residents Return from Travels and Moves

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Gemmill and son Ralph Jr and daughter Colleen return from Red Lion Pennsylvania where they visited relatives. Mr Charles McClure leaves for Washington for several days. Mr and Mrs Edward Clark with Edward Jr and Rachel arrive from Lynchburg to live with Mr and Mrs A F Clark. Edward Clark worked at the American Viscose Corporation in Front Royal.

C. W. Burner Washington, D. C Mrs Randolph Burner Ralph Gemmill Ralph, Jr Colleen Red Lion, Pa Edward Clark Edward, Jr Rachel Lynchburg Clark A. F. Clark American Viscose Corporation Front Royal

Vacation Return and Local Social Bridge Luncheon

Dr. Robert Miller returns from Virginia Beach where he spent his vacation. Mr. Charles B. Samuels left Thursday for a short stay in New Mrs. Sweetser Green of Baltimore Md. Miss Green and Mr. Green are summering at Park View Inn Front Royal and were entertained yesterday with a bridge luncheon at the Hotel Royal. Guests included Mrs. Gus King Mrs. Onetta Peacock Mrs. Omar Maddox Mrs. Sally Harrison Mrs. R. B. Purdum Mrs. Amos Scott and Mrs. Ed Stokes.

Sweetser Green Baltimore Green Park View Inn Front Royal Hotel Royal Gus King Onetta Peacock Omar Maddox Sally Harrison R. &. Purdum Amos Scott Ed Stokes

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