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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1938

Page

8

Rohrer Marries Louise Stuart Martin In Boyce Baptist Church

Miss Louise Stuart Martin daughter of Mr and Mrs John Martin of White Post Virginia wed Mr Ivan Delmar Rohrer of Hagerstown Maryland on Saturday night at Boyce Virginia Baptist Church. The Rohrers plan a Southern States wedding trip before settling in Hagerstown. The bridal party includes Mary Blake Jean Diescher Barbara Higgins Virginia Cather Mary Elizabeth Ebert Helen Rohrer Clarence Smeak Jr Charles Grice Douglas Cather Robert Beachley Marian Martin Alan Lester Lester Mobley and Lloyd Martin with photo by Jolliffe.

Louise Stuart Martin John Martin White Post Ivan Delmar Rohrer Haderstown Baptist Boyce Fairfax Jean Diescher Pittsburgh Barbara Higgins Front Royal Virginia Cather Mary Elizabeth Ebert This City Helen Rohrer Hagerstown Clarence Smeak, Jr Charles Grice Douglas Cather Robert Beachley Ivan Rohrer Marian Martin Alan Lester Lester Mobley Lloyd Martin Cmiss Jeanne Armel W. R. Armel Greystone Terrace Miss Jeanne Armel Helen Blosser Dorothy Jane Armel Lou Ann Cather Janet Lovett Nancy Bond Hilda Armel Peggy Chapman Alice Elliott Jean Carpenter Isabel Sheetz Peggy Lou Coulston Edward Strosnider Donald Armel Charles Sheetz Norman Haymaker, Jr Hunter Gaunt Dick Chapman Donald Elliott Virginia Carter Hollins College Mary Elizabeth Kert Randolph Macon College Lynchburg Louise Martin Ivan Romer Im Hoyce

Winchester Clarke Garden Clubs Meets Tomorrow

Regular meeting of the Winchester and Clarke County Club set for 3:30 PM at 700 South Washington Street home of Mrs. H. Clay deGe. Speakers Mrs. Daniel E. Wright and Miss Kath ere Kern discuss Christmas Giveins with a special mantle and table arrangement exhibit.

Winchester and Clarke County Club H. Clay de Ge South Washington strBer Daniel E. Wright Kathere Kern

Calendar of events and society notes updates

Tuesday evening activities include Kernstown M E Church choir rehearsal at Miss Elizabeth Campbell’s home and Braddock Street Church Women’s Missionary Society last meeting in Golden Rule classroom. Wednesday features Kiwanis luncheon at George Washington Hotel and District Nurse Association meeting, plus an oyster supper bazaar at MeecVicar building. Jeane Armel surprise party noted, plus marriages and guest speaker at Beta Sigma Phi meeting. Domestic social items cover dinners, travels, and upcoming Christmas plans with local families and clubs.

Kernstown Kiwanis Club George Washington Hotel District Nurse Association Court House Friendship Fire Co MeecVicar W. Water St Eva D. Massey Virginia Epsilon Beta Sigma Phi Boyce Mexico Esther Butsler Kate Bradford Dorothy Rice Mae Burch Betty Starner

Kathleen Waters Weds Richard Suddith in Kimball Home

Miss Kathleen M Waters of Kimball Virginia and Mr Richard M Suddith of Washington and Winchester were married Saturday at 4 PM in the bride’s parents home. Elder Albert F Suddith officiated. best man was William M Sudduth. They plan a brief trip to Washington and will reside on South Braddock Street.

Kathleen Waters Suddith Kathleen M. Waters Kimball Page County Richard M. Suddith Washington Winchester George Waters Albert F. Suddith

Wright Speaker At Hospital Auxiliary Meeting

Mr. Daniel E. Wright of Greece spoke to the Winchester Memorial noon auxiliary at the Nurses' home on West Clifford street. He explained in detail much of the work of the Rockefeller Foundation aboard.

Wright Daniel E. Wright Greece Winchester Memorial West Clifford Street Rockefeller Foundaion

Christmas Play Repeated At First Baptist Bazaar

The St. Joan's Guild of the Episcopal Church presents Olga's Christmas Star retold as part of the First Baptist Church dinner and bazaar. Written by Mrs. Schuyler Larkin, the playlet features a Norwegian server named Olga and shows Christmas spirit. Performed at 7 30 PM as the event’s feature closer. Misses Virginia and Anne K Russell will be in Washington on Wednesday.

St. Joan's Guild Episcopal Church First Baptist Church Olga

Moving to new home for Mr. and Mrs. Kremer

Mr and Mrs J Thomas Kremer will move this week into their newly completed Jefferson street home after living in an apartment on North Washington Street since their marriage. Also noted are university trips and bridesmaids returning to colleges after weekend activities and a local address list of residents leaving for events.

Sharp Rise in College Football Attendance in 1938

Attendance at college football games in 1938 rose 11 percent from 1937 across 69 major colleges. Total attendance reached 8,146,124 over 351 games, with an average of 23,208 per game, aided by favorable weather along the Atlantic seaboard for much of the season.

New York East Associated Press Atlantic Seaboard

Covering Up of Ball Players To Be Fought Out

NEW ORLEANS La Dec 6 Basebal ls minor league forces prepared for a showdown with the majors on covering up pros pective players A general agreement will be sought at the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues meeting to prevent major league teams from signing a sanalor player to a minor club and holding a string on him Landis drafted an amendment to abrogate the two year old subterfuge rule and will debate it Thursday Bramham minor leagues commissioner will present his annual report representing 37 leagues

New Orleans National Association of Professional Baseball Sanalor K. M. Landis W. G. Bramham

Modern Etiquette and Workplace Gift Rules

A quiz style exchange discusses whether an employee should give Christmas gifts to coworkers, suggesting it is not necessary. It asks if a bachelor can host a ball in a small apartment and notes such an event would require a very large space. It also answers that ushers should wear full dress and white gloves at a formal wedding.

Mr Partlett Reported Seriously Ill After Major Operation

The condition of W. O. Partlett, patient at Memorial Hospital after a major operation on Sunday, remains unchanged and he is described as seriously ill. Partlett formerly ran the local mortuary and is well known in this area through his previous work.

W. O. Partlett Memorial Hospital Parlett Wayne Omps

Rev Beard to Preach Sunday at Mount Olive Church

The Rev Charles Beard evangelist of Martinsburg West Virginia will preach Sunday December 77 at 11 am and 730 pm at Mount Olive Church five miles from Capon Bridge A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend these services

Charles Beard Martinsburg W. Va Mount Olive Church Capon Bridge

Berryville Society Notes Highlight Weekend Visits

Berryville Virginia society page records weekend guests and travels. Lists include Henry Lickey and son ee wickey from Washington and many locals visiting relatives, attending games in New York City, or hosting visitors from Richmond Charlottesville Front Royal and Philadelphia.

Berryville, Va Henry Lickey Ee Wickey Washington

Berryville Visitors Share Winter Plans and Visits

Mr and Mrs John Winn and two daughters and Mr Harold Clapp were in Berryville en route to Charles Town West Virginia to see Winns uncle Otis Howe who has rented an apartment for the winter. Howe formerly owned Milton Valley. Clapp once lived in Berryville when his parents owned Romont and Winn built a home on South Church Street later owned by Mrs C T A McCormick. Various friends and relatives from Bellville N J Winchester and Belle Meade VA joined the visitors for a social gathering and trips.

John Winn Harold Clapp Berryville Charles Town W. Va Mr. Winn Otis Howe Mr. Howe Milton Valley Mr. Clapp Rosemont Brookline Mass South Church Street C. T. A. McCormick

Community News Highlights From Front Royal Area

Front Royal and Warren County news notes residents visiting relatives in Baltimore Fredericksburg and Winchester. Local social events include bridge. Rotary and church auxiliary activities announced. College visits and hospital recoveries are listed with names and places including Mary Washington College Winchester Memorial Hospital and Druid Hill.

Association to Hold Midterm Meeting at Local High School

The association will convene its mid term meeting on December 9 in the library room at Warren County High School. Weekend guests include Mr and Mrs D G Cooley and Mr Donald Cooley of Berryville visiting Mr and Mrs Elliott Marshall.

Association Warren County High School D. G. Cooley Donald Cooley Berryville Elliott Marshall

Rotary Club Hosts Guest Speaker At Friday Luncheon

Front Royal Rotary Club held its regular Friday luncheon with visiting Rotarians Dr. D. Gardner C. C. Graves S. D. Crute J. R. Lassiter and J. R. Mims of Luray in attendance.

Royal Rotary Club Dr. D. Gardner C. C. Graves S. D. Crute J. R. Lassiter J. R. Mims Luray

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jolliffe Winchester Clarke Garden Clubs Kernstown Methodist Episcopal Church South Elizabeth Campbell Girl Scout Council J. A. Richard South Stewart Street Lutheran Society Woman's Missionary Society of the Lutheran Church of Our Saviour Harry Wingfield South Loudoun Street Haldeman Alecia Brooks’ Pharmacy Wilmer F. Shayock, Agt General Insurance North Loudoun St Mabel Clark Charles W Rinker Travillis Clark Mabel Virginia Clark Charles W. Rinker Harrisonburg Mr. Rinker Robert D. Rinker Fairmont Avenue Robert Glass Virginia Cover Russell Anne Kerr Russell Robert McC. Glass John M. Steck, Jr Harry R. Kern, Jr H. Neville Stephenson Joe Thomas Tom Scully Philip Fisher Mary Carper Virginia Anne K. Russell W. B. Snider & Son United. Food Store Big Joe Unitee Food Mary Warden Boyd Mary Mcradden James Goode Harry Kert, Jr Ashland Randolph Macone College George Smith Charlottesville Medical School The University of Virginia Dale Carnegie Ronald Wilson Tom Baldridge Philip Glaize Ben Belchie C. Ridgely White Eleanor and Virginia White Silver Springs C. A. Davis Jack Engle Washington, D. C Gertrude Payne Westmoreland Apartments D. E. Leatherman West Piccadilly Street S. H. Jackson Orlando Royal W. Jackson Pasadena Calif Leatherman Red Springs N. C Virginia Leatherman Kiora MacDonald College Shirley Temple Huntsberry Mr. Partlett Mr. Beard Society News of New York City Blubaker Dick Funk Raymond Levi Roy Locke Paul Wheeler Leondas Carlisle Leondas, Jr Waynesboro, Va Carlisle Tom Shepherd Eddy Joyce George H. Levi Clayton Young Miss Dorothy Young Bob Allen Alberta Elsen Richmond Tom Norvell Harold Potts Blanton Allen Winchester Memorial Hospital John Bringshurst Bringshurst Charles Feltner Martha Jane Foley E. P. Carter, Jr Page Lee Mr. Phillips Lee Towson, Md R. C. Brown Charles W. Shearer Philadelphia Albert Brown Harrisonburg, Va Harry Pifer Ben Pifer Elmer Korn Shirley Alfred and Elmer, Jr Bellville N. J Albert Sydney Johnston G. L. Carter Eleanor Webb Colonel Arthur Webb Martha Lou Wisecarver Mrs. Fleming Wisecarver Belle Meade, Va Wisecarvers Front Royal and Warren County News Sweetser L. Green Baltimore Park View Inn Charles Biggs Fredericksburg John Marchi R. E. Purdum Mrs. J. M. Burke Miss Margretta Mary Washington College Beverley F. Browne Druid Hill Lucille Fritts Gardial Homer Miller John H. Downing Howard Mehnert Mrs. Mehnert Mrs. Hitch Downing Paul Rudacille Forbes Clarence Thomason Riverton W. M. Proctor Mr. Proctor Col Mrs. W. M. Whitside Evening Bridge Club Remount Philip Ambler Rufus E. Purdum Bristol Prdum Front Royal Club Martha Brent Burruss King's Daughters Auxiliary of the Presbyterian Church Laura Bennett Hattie Buracker Mrs Warren County Teachers Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Moling & Cather Pifer’s Loudoun St Ellis Howard L. James W. Piccadilly Beauty Shoppe Piccadilly Cameron Home Service Hall Northern Virginia Power Co Sunshine Cleaners E. Piccadilly St Miles Music CO S. Loudoun St
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