Rohrer Martin Nuptials Highlight Hagerstown Wedding
Saturday night ceremony of Miss Marian Martin and Mr. Rohrer united in a formal wedding at the George Washington hotel. Bride wore a white satin gown with rose point lace and trained veil. maid of honor Miss Marian Martin and bridesmaids wore green taffeta gowns with old fashioned bouquets. The couple plans home at 217 South Prospect, Hagerstown, after a Southern States wedding trip and pre nuptial parties were held across Winchester Front Royal and Clarke County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van der Linden
Braden Ridenour
John Martin
Marian Martin
Mary Elizabeth Ebert
Virginia Cather
Barbara Higgins
Front Royal
Mary Blake
Fairfax
Jean Diescher
Pittsburgh
Helen Rohrer
Hagerstown
Maid of Honor
Borrer
Robert W. Beachley
Douglas Cather
Lloyd Martin
White Post
George Washington Hotel
Rohrer
Blue Ridge Country School
Millwood
Mary Baldwin College
Staunton
Clarence H. Rohrer
Duke University
Durham
N. C
Schindel, Rohrer
South Prospect Street
Dickey Ridge Lodge
Skyline Drive
Barbara Lee Higgins
Peachy Hockman
Kenneth Gilpin Improving After Major Operation
Kenneth Gilpin, who underwent a major operation at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, is improving but will require about two more weeks of hospitalization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Gilpin
Union Memorial Hospital
Baltimore
Marriage notices for Edith Abbott Bear and Yellett Fitzhugh Hardcastle
Capt and Mrs John Reginald a invite for Miss Edith Abbott Bear to wed Dr Yellett Fitzhugh Hardcastle on Wednesday December 28 at 4 30 PM at St Thomas Episcopal Church Washington DC A reception will follow at the Washington Club Also noted is the wedding of Miss Ethel Pitsenbarger and Mr Daniel Carl Hinkle on December 1 at Rev E B Smiths parsonage Albin Virginia with plans to reside in Petersburg
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Reginalda
Edith Abott Bear
Yellett Fitzhugh Hardcastle
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
Washington, D. C
Washington Club
Ethel Pitsenbarger
Franklin
W. Va
Daniel Carl Hinkle
Petersburg
E. B. Smith
Albin
Norfolk debutante Marguerite Thompson honored at yacht club
Invitations have been received to a dance given by Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Dalton Thompson of Norfolk Virginia in honor of their daughter Marguerite LeCron Thompson one of this season's debutantes at the Norfolk Yacht and Country Club Miss Thompson has visited in this city and Berryville and is well known among the younger set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Dalton Thompson
Norfolk
Marguerite LeCron Thompson
Norfolk Yacht and Country Club
Thompson
Berryville
Dinner Party at Weems Home on Tennyson Avenue
Judge and Mrs. Donald L. Weems hosted a small dinner party at their Tennyson avenue residence. Guests included Dr. and Mrs. B B Dutton, Mr. and Mrs. W Nelson Page, and Mr. and Mrs. J Victor Arthur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald L. Weems
Tennyson Avenue
B. B. Dutton
W. Nelson Page
J. Victor Arthur
Local residents share births and visits in brief notes
Mr and Mrs John C Richmond of Detroit welcomed a daughter born Saturday December 3 in Detroit. Mrs Richmond is formerly Miss Jane Mudd of Vaucluse Virginia and this city. Louise Gershank celebrated her 12th birthday with a dinner party hosted by Mrs Samuel Gershank. Guests included Adalaide Coble Helen M Brown Mary Jennings Janet Nixon and others. Gladys Rush returned from Martinsburg West Virginia after visiting her sister Mrs M A Robbins. Tom Baldridge attended the Amateur Athletic Union convention in Washington and spoke as a US Junior Chamber of Commerce director. James Himelright, Gordon Military Academy president, visited home for Christmas. Virginia Ward en route from Warden West Virginia with her parents. Dr Allen T Hawthorne attends Post Graduate Clinics in Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology at University of Virginia this week and returns Friday. V V McDonald of New York City has come and gone after weeks in this city. Mae McCarty returns from New York on business and visited son Charles Mort at William and Mary College in Williamsburg Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Gershank
Samuel Gershank
Louise
Adalaide ,Coble
Helen M. Brown
Mary Jennings
Janet Nixon
Jane Capper
Eleanor deGrange
Martha Ann Crabill
Jean Marie Robinson
Mary Lou Sprint
Mary Anna Howard
Terry Copenhaver
Allen T. Hawthorne
University of Virginia
Mae McCarty
New York
Charles Mort
William and Mary College
Williamsburg
Calendar of events at Winchester community groups
Monday 7 30 p m rehearsal of the Community Chorus at Market Street M E Church. 4 p m regular monthly meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary of the Winchester Memorial Hospital at nurses' home on West Clifford Street. 8 p m weekly Madison Lodge I O O F meeting at East Boscawen Street. Tuesday 12 30 p m Lions Club luncheon at George Washington Hotel. 3 30 p m Century Club at Mrs John S Scully Jr South Stewart Street. 1 30 p m last meeting of year Women Missionary Society Braddock Street Church Golden Rule room Winchester Rebekah Association Odd Fellows Hall East Boscawen Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market Street
M. E
Woman's Auxiliary
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Nurses
West Clifford Street
Madison Lodge, I. O. O. F
East Boscawen Street
Lions Club
George Washington Hotel
Century Club
John S. Scully, Jr
South Stewart Street
Women's Missionary Society of
Women’s Missionary Society
Braddock Street
Circle No. 2
John S. Sloat
No Charmer! Noel Carter Denies Washington Party Affiliation
Noel Carter a Broad way showgirl acknowledged friendship with William P Buckner but denied visiting Washington for a Congressional party to charm leaders. Buckner was arrested in New York on a mail fraud allegation. The Community Chorus directed by Mrs Brinton meets at Market Street Methodist Church at 7 30 PM for sacred concert rehearsals. December Mr Irbin Boyce of Yellow Springs West Virginia remains critically ill. Mr Henry Bailey spent time in the city with his wife and family. Mr Charles Allison of Hagerstown Maryland visited over the weekend. Miss Elaine Anthony of Ripley Tennessee, a Randolph Macon student in Lynchburg Virginia, stayed with Miss Mary Elizabeth Ebert. Mr E J Netherton of 364 National Avenue is a Winchester Memorial Hospital patient for cataract removal and is improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noel Carter
William P. Buckner
Washington
Congressional Party
Buckner
New York
Elaine Anthony
Ripley, Tenn
Randolph Macon Woman's College
Lynchburg
Mary Elizabeth Ebert
South Stewart Street
E. J. Netherton
National Avenue
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Century Club Meeting On India Peoples And Customs
The Century Club will meet at 3.30 tomorrow afternoon at Mrs. John S. Scully Jr. s home on South Stewart. Mrs. Louis L. Baker will read a paper on Peoples and Customs of India.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Century Club
John S. Scully, Jr
South Stewart Street
Louis L. Baker
India
Turned Turner Ashby Chapter Set to Meet Thursday
A December schedule of local club gatherings lists the Turner Ashby Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy meeting at 3 PM Thursday at Miss Sallie Boyd's home 216 Fairmont Ave. Other notices include Saxon Carver circle at West Clifford street and Little Garden Club's December 19 meeting with a Christmas display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner Ashby
Regnar
Gen. Turner Ashby
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Sallie Boyd
Fairmont Avenue
Little Garden Club
Miss Georgia Boyer Weds Mr Cecil Newcorn at Home Ceremony
Miss Georgia Marie Boyer of Amissville Virginia and Mr Cecil Miller Newcorn of Plainfield New Jersey were married at 7 oclock last evening by Rev George W Stover at the minister's home on National Avenue. The couple plans to reside in Woodstock Virginia where Newcorn teaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Boyer
Cecil Newcorn
Cecil Miller Newcorn
Plainfield
N. J
William Newcorn
Georgia Marie Boyer
Clarence Boyer
Amissville
George W. Stover
United Brethren Church
National Avenue
Woodstock, Va
Mr. Newcorn
Richardson Hunt Breakfast Hosts Friends In Virginia
Richardsons of Chicago opened their Virginia home for the fall hunting season and hosted a hunt breakfast with a large Blue Ridge pack turnout at Mount Hebron. Guests included William B. Watkins, Captain and Mrs. Ewart Johnston, George P. Greenhalgh and family, Ruthrauff and daughter, Harry Kern Jr., West and guests, Mrs. Gilpin, Mrs. Mackie, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
Ralph Richardson
Chicago
Virginia
Blue Ridge
Mount Hebron
Richardson
William B. Watkins
Ewart Johnston
George P. Greenhalgh
Ruthrauff
Florence Ruthrauff
Redbank
N. J
George P. Greenhalgh, Jr
Harry Kern, Jr
Winchester
West
Kentmere
Kenneth N. Gilpin
Paul Mackie
Baltimore
E. G. Butler
Charles F. McIntosh
S. C. Williams
R. P. Whiting
TB Whiting
John B. Neill
F. M. Wray
Slydor Griffing
J. F. Moore
B. B. Jones
Social News of Shreveport and Winchester Residents
A long list of local residents from Shreveport and Winchester hosted guests at bridge gatherings. The scene shifts to the departure of Rev. Dr. Tucker from Grace Episcopal Church after nine years, to spend Christmas in Mobile with relatives. Funeral services for Agnes Pickett Smith were held in Berryville with clergy from Grace Episcopal and Christ Church presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucker
Grace Episcopal Church
Mobile
Ala
Cobb
Highlan
Sandston
Virginia
Richmond
W. D. Smith
William D. Smith, Jr
Nelson D. Smith
Jaqueline Smith
Kate Powers
Christ Episcopal Church
Winchester
Dr. Tucker
R. A. Goodwin
Christ Church, Millwood
Modern Etiquette Q and A Lessons by Roberta Lee
A column on proper letter signing uses first names only. Readers are advised to avoid prefixes in signatures and to show courtesy with a simple smile in church manners. It notes elbows on the table are common but improper at meals.
President Speaks at Carolina Event With Notable Attendees
Gov Olin D Johnson planned to attend a breakfast at the Columbia governor's mansion honoring the President. The Chapel Hill address was set for Kenan Stadium with a backup to the gym if weather fails. The honorary degree presentation preceded the speech. Attendees included Voight Gilmore of the Carolina Political Union and guests such as William C Bullitt Harry Hopkins Charles A Jones and Frank C Walker accompanying the President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olin D. Johnson
Smith
Governor's Mansion
Columbia
Johnston
Chapel Hill
Kenan Stadium
University Gymnasium
Frank Graham
University
North Carolina
Congress
The
Carolina Political Union
Voight Gilmore
William C. Bullitt
France
Harry L. Hopkins
Works Progress
Life Terms For Jewel And Beavers
The court imposed life sentences on Jewel and Beavers for first degree murder in a brutal slaying at a prison camp rock quarry. Dr. Miller described two fatal skull wounds and Clinewell’s death after arrival at the hospital. Statements from the defendants indicated a planned killing, with motives explored and family context offered by defense counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beavers
the Commonwealth's Attorney
James A. Miller
Clinewell
Rock Quarry
Clinevell
Miller
Clinevel
Commonwealth
Harrison
Jewell
Jewel
Jewels
Kuykendall
Kern
Richmond
Williams
Jews Ordered from Streets as Nazi Decrees Go Into Effect
Decrees bar Jewish women from certain streets and public places starting tomorrow amid ongoing anti Jewish measures. Christmas goods reappear in repaired shops looted from Jews after the November 10 violence. Protestant church leaders announce that teachers must not give religious instruction in schools, citing a Nazi backed statement and praising teachers who continue instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Socialist Teachers’ Society
Church Council of Brethren
Rulbody
Vom Rath
Ernst Vom Rath
Paris
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Rohrer-Martin
Brooks’ Pharmacy
Wilmer F. Shryock, Agt. General Insurance
North Loudoun St
West Virginia
Judge
Mrs. Weems
Mrs. Richmond
John C. Richmond
Detroit
Mich
Jane Mudd
R. E. Mudd
Vaucluse
Gladys Rush
M. A. Robbins
Martinsburg
Tom Baldridge
Amateur Athletic Union
James Himelright
Gordon Military Academy
Barnesville
Clarence Himelright
W. H. Warden
Wardensville
Mr. V. V. McDonald
New York City
Alecia
Haldeman’s
W. B. Snider & Son
Irbin Boyce
Yellow Springs
Henry Bailey
Charles Allison
Hagerstown, Md
John S. Scully
Mary. Morris
Saxon Carver Circle
Roy Cather
First Baptist Church
D. Preston
Donald Weems
Tenneyson Avenue
H. N. Stephenson
Braddock Street Society
District Nurse Association
Court House
Richardsons
Clarke County
Shirley Temple
Huntsberry
J. W. Koonce
Shreveport
George H. Burwell
Rose MacDonald
Margaretta Whiting
Annie Stribling
Mary O’pallon
Henry P. Mitchell
R. G. Mitchell, Jr
Agnes Mitchell
Agnes
Mary Page
Mary
Gertrude Dougherty
Graham Dougherty, Jr
Benjamin Randolph
Jane Cary Randolph
Burwell Jacobs
Herbert B. Whiting
Bridge
Blackburn Smith
E. L. Tessier
Blackburn Moore
H. B. Harris
J. M. H. Clagett
Joseph FP. Moore
Roberta Lee
John Marshall
Dorothy Allen
Jewel Ridge
James Jewel
Edgar A. Guest
N. Loudoun St
Beauty Shoppe
Piccadilly
Cameron
Savings Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Eclairs
Underwood’s Bakery
Sunshine
Barbinon
Nolby
Shelby
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