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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1938

Page

9

Clarke Wedding Announcements Brighten Millwood

In Millwood Virginia on December 13 a wedding plan is announced for Gertrude Dougherty to William Bell Watkins Jr with Miss Mary Dougherty as maid of honor and Virginia Watkins as bridesmaid. Ushers include Roland Mitchell Louis Meade Tyson Gilpin and others. the reception will follow at Woodley. Also announced are birth congratulations for Fairfax Randolph Jr and other local social notes about the Blue Ridge Hunt gathering at Farmey and visits from New York socialites.

Millwood Gertrude Dougherty Graham Dougherty William Bell Watkins Miss Dougherty Mary Dougherty Virginia Watkins Watkins, Jr Roland Mitchell Louis Meade Tyson Gilpin Fraser Dougherty William Stokes, Jr Duncan Marshall Fitzhugh Green William Connett Charles Warner William B. Watkins Christ Church Jilwood Woodley

Princeton Student to Attend Dougherty-Watkins Wedding

Mr Tyson Gilpin son of Kenneth N Gilpin and Mrs Gilpin a Princeton student is expected to arrive Friday at Scabeby to take part in the Dougherty Watkins wedding on Saturday and to spend his holiday with his parents. Miss Polly Winslow daughter of Mrs Sommaripa left Clarke for Boston to visit grandparents and attend a deputante party before returning by plane. Capt and Mrs Ewart Johnston motor to Baltimore for a night, while Mr and Mrs Edward Jenkins entertained guests at a cocktail party for Miss Gertrude Dougherty and Mr William Bell Watkins Jr with many attendees from Winchester and Clarke. Mrs George Greenhalgh left for New York City then Springsbury. Mr Abraham Hewitt hosted dinner at Montana Hall with guests. Mrs Burwell Jacobs and Mrs Billy Jacobs Weatherall to host hunt breakfast near Boyce after Blue Ridge Hunt meet. George Greenhalgh returned to Toledo after stay at Springsbury. Virginia Watkins and Vaida Boy-Ed expected to arrive in Clarke for Christmas holidays. Mrs Richard E Dole left for New York City for several days then Clarke later. Mrs George Burwell entertained at Mount Airy.

Margaret Dole Richard Dole Clarke New York Tyson Gilpin Kenneth N. Gilpin Princeton Polly Winslow Sommaripa Boston Mrs. Thorndike Olivia Thorndike Miss Winslow Edward Jenkins Gertrude Dougherty William Bell Watkins, Jr William Bell Watkins Billy Jacobs Weatherall Henry Mitchell Gwynne Harrison Virginia Russell Earth Russell Joseph Thomas William Harris Winchester Earl Boy-Ed A. R. Dunning Strasburg William Clagett Jane Cary Randolph Percy Randolph Mary Lewis Mary Dougherty Anne Meade Aga Mitchel Louis Meade Virginia Watkins Vaida Boy-Ed Karl Spencer Richard E. Dole New York City

Birthday events honor local residents in town

Tuesday night honors Mrs. Thomas N. Carter with a birthday event. Mrs. H. B. McCormick and Mr. H. B. McCormick Jr will entertain at dinner Thursday night for Miss Gertrude Dougherty and Mr. William Bell Watkins Jr. Praser Dougherty, Gilman School student in Baltimore, arrives Friday for his sister's wedding on Saturday.

Thomas N. Carter H. B. McCormick H. B. McCormick, Jr Gertrude Dougherty William Bell Watkins, Jr

Front Royal and Warren County News highlights events

Mrs Roger Payne visits Baltimore to see her son in law and daughter Lawrence and Mrs Boerner. George Wines elected president of Wesley Fellowship at Front Royal Methodist Church with Wesley Walton secretary Mrs Wilson Eshelman treasurer Kathryn Sapinger. Calvary Episcopal Woman's Auxiliary met at Mrs Harry Reids. J C Owens and son visited, Mrs Owens' mother Elizabeth Grubbs to spend winter there. Andrew C Kirby of White Post and Anna Marie Compton of Front Royal wed in Harrisonburg. Mr and Mrs A D Cone of Washington weekend guest of Cone's mother Mrs Melton.

Front Royal Roger Payne Baltimore Lawrence Boerner George Wines Wesley Fellowship Woman's Auxiliary Calvary Episcopal Church Harry Reid J. C. Owens Arlinngton Andrew C. Kirby White Post Anna Marie Compton Harrisonburg Kirby A. N. Compton Duncan George Kirby

Local Notes On Visits And Illness From Mapleshade To Baltimore

Miss Martha Brent Burruss is ill at her home Mapleshade with laryngitis. Mrs. Virginia Murray spent the week end in Edinburg with Mr. Murray. Mrs. J. L. Meem and Miss Phyllis Meem spent the week end in Baltimore. Mrs. Arnest of Hague Va. visited by Mr. and Mrs. J. Forsyth 3rd. Mr. and Mrs. George Morton and son John White of Roanoke stay with Mrs. Morton’s parents Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Weaver Jr. Mrs. James B. Golden visited Major Golden in Walter Reed Hospital Washington DC. Visitors at the Pront Royal Chuir meeting were Rotar William Morrison of Luray and Mr. J. G. Taylor guest of W. Rice Mathews. Miss Alice Bailey of Fredericksburg spent the weekend at home.

Martha Brent Burruss George Morton John White Roanoke William Morrison Luray J. G. Taylor W. Rice Mathews

Investigation of Stewards Action Demanded in Empress Stable Case

Charles Hempstead owner of the Empress stable asked the West Virginia Racing Commission to review the Rose stimulation incident at Charles Town. Stewards suspended trainer H H Stewart for 90 days and banned Tommy Rose Night's End and Maple Tints until a suitable trainer is found. Hempstead argued he was treated unfairly and plans not to race again at Charles Town.

Toronto Charles Hempstead Empress Stable West Virginia Racing Commission Charles Town W. Va Rose Tommy H. H. Stewart Tommy Rose Night’s End Maple Tints Hempstead

Eastenders Beat Greenhorns In Sunday Matchup

The East End eleven coached by Leonard Newcome defeated the Friendship Greenhorns coached by James Sprint on Sunday 2013. Cochran led East End and Patton starred for the Greenhorns. Lineups included J DeHaven and J Anderson at ends and B Ramaciotti at quarterback among others.

East End Leonard Newcome Friendship Greenhorns James Sprint Cochran Patton Greenhorns Friendship R.E J. DeHaven M. Patton LE J. Anderson Leon Pope R.T E. Tinsman L. Shine L.T D. Tinsman D. Ritter R.G R. Grubbs E. Linkene W. Brown Lanhan Pence B. Ramaciotti R.H V. Fansler L.H C. Weakley Ton P.b.legge

Carroll's Assets To Go On Block

New York December 13 Earl Carroll theatrical producer faces bankruptcy with assets totaling 410 646 and liabilities of 93 892. Plays songs and stock in various enterprises will be sold at public auction today to benefit creditors. Carroll filed for bankruptcy two years ago.

New York Earl Carroll Carroll

Woman Killed In Crash With Telephone Truck Near Accomac

A car collision near the Chincoteague road intersection killed Mrs. James O Justice of Penns Grove New Jersey and seriously injured her husband who was driving. He is in Peninsula General Hospital Salisbury under treatment for a broken arm and shock.

Accomac Peakean Mac Telephone Company Chincoteague Road James O. Justice Penns Grove N. J Peninsula General Hospital Salisbury

Two Escape From Plane Crash Near Baltimore

Two crew members escaped with injuries after a plane crash at North Point Road near Bear Creek in suburban Baltimore. Authorities report the craft was an Army pursuit plane from Langley Field. The aircraft sustained damage.

Baltimore North Point Road Bear Creek Logan Airport Langley Field

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Watkins - Dougherty Millwood Church Fairfax Randolph Garfield Pital Washington, D. C Fairfax Randolph, Jr Randolph Peggy Matthews John Goodwin University of Virginia Robert Goodwin Blue Ride Hunt Farmey Alexander Mackay Smith Alexis Sommaripa Hame Clarke County Jane Brooks Barnaby Ridge Smith Read Gnall Henry P. Mitchell Graden Roland Benjamin Harrison Capt Mrs. Ewart Johnston George Greenhalgh Springsbury Abraham Hewitt Montana Hall Aery Lewis Joseph Lewis Burwell Jacobs Boyce Blue Ridge Toledo Ohio George Burwell Mount Airy Sinclair Oil Sinclair John C. Woolfolk Sinclair Agent Donald Keenan Cranford Praser Dougherty Gilman School Front Royal and Warren County News A. D. Cone Cone Melton E. S Illuminating Engineering Society Northern Virginia Murray Edinburg Mr. Murray J. L. Meem Phyllis Meem Baltmore Arnest Hague, Va J. Forsyth James B. Golden Major Golden Walter Reed Hospital Alice Bailey Fredericksburg Eastenders Carroll’s Husband Hart Palmolive Men Woodbury Paris Mennen Williams Sharris Commercial Bank Chistnan Elgin Crusader Hee Buloua Banker Jewelry Clowe Lo Ae Lady Bulova Jewels M. Washington Me Hie Brady Rogers Carmen Dresser Sunbeam Electric North Loudoun St
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