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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1938

Page

8

Mr and Mrs Jack Albin Honored At Shower

A shower at the Welltown pike home of Mr and Mrs E Albin celebrated the Baltimore marriage of Miss Marie A color scheme blue and white featured a doll bride and bridegroom centerpiece. Guests included numerous Albin relatives and friends such as P G Albin R E Albin S K Hicks Elaine Yeakley Maxine Franks Cave Franks G W Ebert and many others.

B. Bageant Frances Hazel E. Braithwaite Gertrude Hawkins Janet Harry Racey Herbert Pope Shirley Stuart Pope Leon Lucille P. L. Jenkins S. W. Painter J. C. Hauser Cathleen Sherman Lena Teets Caroline Cline Mae Beatrice and Mildred Patsy Campbell Alice Lois and Eloise Albin

Thompson Couple Welcome A Son At Winchester Hospital

Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Thompson of White Post Clarke County welcome a son born at Winchester Memorial Hospital. The baby named William Raymond Thompson. Dr. and Mrs. Mervel Rowland of Berkeley County hosted a hog butchering party with many local guests including Mrs. Lawrence Butler and Mrs. Carl Webber. Clarence Pangle and his wife announce the birth of son John Clayton Pangle at Winchester Memorial Hospital on Wednesday December 7.

W. R. Thompson White Post Winchester Memorial Hospital Thompson Clarke County Georgia Armel William Raymond Thompson Pangle Luther Pangle East James Street John Clayton Pangle Ethel Dix Ralph N. Dorsey Joe Dorsey E. P. Dorsey Richmond, Va Holmes Robertson Gainesville Prince William County Robertsons

Annual Christmas Party and Local Meetings Calendar

On Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. Winchester Business College hosts the annual Christmas party. A 1:00 p.m. Rotary Club luncheon meets at George Washington Hotel. 3:00 p.m. W C T U holds semi monthly at Handley Library. 7:30 p.m. Kernstown M E Church class meets at Mrs Arthur Wolfe. 8:00 p.m. AA A W Poetry Club at Miss Nancy Larrick home. 8:00 p.m. Community Chorus first concert at Market Street M E Church.

Rotary Club George Washington Hotel Handley Library Kernstown M. E. Church Arthur Wolfe A. A. A. W. Poetry Club Nancy Larrick West Clifford Street

Newlyweds Visit The Zuckermans

Mr and Mrs Bert Shapiro a newly married couple from New York City spent several days at the home of Mr and Mrs Louis Zuckerman on National Avenue. They are natives of New York City where the groom works and will make their future home there after their wedding trip.

Zuckermans Bert Shapiro New York City Mr. Shapiro Louis Zuckerman National Avenue Mrs. Shapiro

Relief Church Plans Gift of Gladness Christmas Pageant

Relief Church announces its annual Christmas celebration Gifts of Gladness for Friday December 23 at 7 p.m. The program features recitations exercises songs and a church pageant. Everyone is invited to attend.

Relief Church

Birthday Party For Wm Obaugh By Parents

Mr William Obaugh was entertained at a small birthday party last night by his parents the Rev and Mrs W B Obaugh at their National avenue home. Close friends attended including Misses Mariam Hurst Elizabeth Leatherman NelLine Staub Louise Campbell Betsy Birmingham Laura Nell Obaugh Mary Cornelia Livingood and Mrs Marie Perry. Guests from the Mountain View Tea room included Mr and Mrs Wayne Ritter Miss Emma Turner and others. Mrs Robert Chapman of Washington DC arrives to spend winter here with Miss Sophie Baker and Miss France Page. Poetry club meets tomorrow at 8 with Miss Nancy Gray as hostess at her West Clifford street home. The club is part of the American Association of University Women Winchester branch led by Miss Edith Light. Sunday visitors to Dr and Mrs E W Miller included Mr and Mrs Julius Richards Wyatt Richards Lulu Sutphin and Gertrude Organ of Winchester. Mr and Mrs Herbert Pope and others were in Winchester.

E. A. Humston E. A. Huston Mary Humston Frank Humston Berryville Charles Town W. Va Mountain View Tea Room Wm. Obaugh William Obaugh W. B. Obaugh National Avenue Mariam Hurst Elizabeth Leatherman Nelline Staub Louise Campbell Betsy Birmingham Laura Nell Obaugh Mary Cornelia Livingood Marie Perry Joe Butler Earl Beavers Robert Bridgers Harold Campbell Nancy Gray Arrick N West Clifford Street the Star American Association of University Women Winchester Edith Light Handley E. W. Miller North Braddock Street Julius Richards Opequon Wyatt Richards Lulu Sutphin Gertrude Organ

Winchester Little Theatre Elects All Male Board

The Winchester Little Theatre Inc votes to form an all male board for the next year at its annual meeting after a one act play. Roy Ryden named president and Schuyler Larkin vice president. Ian C. MacCallum secretary. Tom Baldridge treasurer.

Winchester Little Theatre, Inc Amateur Dramatic Organization Little Theatre Handley Library Roy Ryden Schuyler Larkin Ian C. MacCallum Tom Baldridge Arthur Field C. Ridgely White J. R. Rhodes Lewis Barton Olga Woman's Auxiliary of The Episcopal Church Nancy Gray Larrick Phyllis Meem Frances Beverley Betty Riley Anne Brown Betsy Birmingham Elizabeth Martin Georgia Conrad Betty Zigler George Smith Virginia Boyd E. P. Browning

Norman Barr Named Local Sales Rep for Smith Motor Co

Norman Barr formerly of Baltimore has been appointed local sales representative for Smith Motor Co and will make his home in the city. A social visit list includes the Hopkins and Williams families, Miss Elizabeth Leake of Richmond visiting Kern family, and guests at Milldale cabin along the Shenandoah River with De Weese Grove Wheatley and Brumback families.

Norman Barr Motor Co Baltimore Smith Motor Co James Nevitt Milldale Shenandoah River Will de Weese Howard Grove Will Wheatley Lacy Brumback

Modern Woodmen Officers to Be Elected in Winchester

Winchester Camp Modern Woodmen of America schedules an eight o’clock meeting at Odd Fellows hall corner Cameron and Boscawen streets to elect officers for the coming year and urges full attendance. Also announced is the Community Chorus concert Friday at Market Street Methodist Church featuring Brinten directed singers including Mrs. Earl Clowser Miss Eula Affleck Mrs. J E Jackson and others.

Baptist Missionary Society Rise ‘Tan Te Church Missionary Society Lodern Woodmen Winchester Camp Woodmen of America Odd Fellows’ Hall Cameron and Boscawen Streets M. E. Church W. P. A. Community Chorus Peter Yates Brinten Market Street Methodist Church Earl Clowser Eula Affleck J. E. Jackson Charles Anderson Anna Belle Snyder Harold Rowe

Local Chorus Seeks Assistants and Cast

A community chorus lists a lineup of names including Rachel Welch and Miss Frances Shade with many sopranos and altos. The group notes will be assisted by Mr Andrew Babb Mr Scott Atkinson as basses and Mr Charles Lillis Mr Hubert Kerr as tenors with Mildred Jones and Elizabeth Jones as accompanists.

Rachel Welch Frances Shade Alice Lemley Margaret Lee Jane Polhamus Marshall Stryker Mary Katherine Stryker Paul Tomney Marshall Kline Warren Dougherty Hilda Patton Alice Pollard Mary Bywaters Sally Tavenner Philomena Larue John G. Over John Kater Charles Wilgus Temple Homar Katherine Mooneyham Ella Guthridge Lee Brown Jessie Willis Ernest Shade Helen McClure Andrew Babb Scott Atkinson Charles Lillis Hubert Kerr Mildred Jones Elizabeth Jones

Berryville Society Notes From Clarke County Dated December

Berryville and Clarke County society items recount visits and travels of locals. Mrs William Blythe and children Suzanna and Warde Jr of Fredericksburg stay with Mrs Blythes relatives. Dr Frank E Tappan and Dr C H Iden attended a medical meeting in Charlottesville. Visitors include Mrs Roy Potts and others in Washington. The Powers family prepare to visit Philadelphia and the South after Christmas. Miss Margaretta Whiting visits from Garrison Forest School with her mother.

Berryville, Va William Blythe Suzanna and Warde Jr Fredericksburg, Va Frank E. Tappan C. H. Iden Charlottesville Margaretta Whiting Garrison Forest School Garrison, Md Frank B. Whiting R. P. Whiting Millwood Miss Whiting Berryville

Modern Etiquette Rules for Dining and Greetings

The guide states the ten per cent rule applies to bills of $2.50 or more. For smaller amounts a tip of 10 to 25 cents is acceptable. It also says a man should always rise for introductions to any person. When signing Christmas cards the title Mr. comes before Mrs. in names.

Christmas Seals Aid Mall Decorations And Tuberculosis Fight

Local notes list boundary residents visiting and hosting over the weekend. Several families from Berryville Winchester Strasburg and Richmond hosted guests from Washington and Maryland with plans to return for Christmas. Christmas Seals are noted for decorating mail and aiding tuberculosis work.

Christmas At County Mission Readies Sunday Event

The Helping Hand Mission in Indian Hollow announces a Christmas program to be held at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon December 18. The announcement specifies the holiday entertainment planned by the mission.

Helping Hand Mission Indian Hollow

Christmas Address Promises School Recitations and Music

The superintendent Mrs. Henry McVicar will present the Christmas address. Rev. Cephas Fahnestock will deliver the Christmas address. The program includes recitations and music by the school. All mission friends are invited to attend the Christmas celebration. The school will close until spring.

Henry McVicar Cephas Fahnestock

Also Mentioned on This Page

Society Jack Albin W. R. Thompsons Richard Boyce, Jr C. Richard ‘Boyce North Loudoun Street R. G. Williams Century Club William Massey England R. Gray Williams York Admiral Nulton Virginia Mauze Robert Renner Otis Mauze Gore Virginia Isabelle Mauze Robert Randolph Renner Newton Renner Herman McKay Market Street M. E O'Sullivan Rubber Co Orndorff Elmer Orndorff South Loudoun Street Robert Frederick Orndorff Elsie Braithwaite Harry H. Hottel East Lane Avenue Hilma Hottel Garland Quarles Handley Schools J. D. Steele Mildred Lee Grove Mary E. Brown Victor Carbaugh Gilbert Davidson Harrisonburg Julia and Mary Evelyn Steele Evelyn Cross Madison College John Carbaugh U. S. S. New York Portsmouth Stephens Allen Carpenter Allen, Jr East John L. Snively Stewart Montgomery Falls Church Stephens City H. M. Carbaugh Rexall Drug Store Brooks’ Pharmacy Spruce C. B. Smalts SON National Ave Win Chester Business College Wayne Ritter Emma Turner John Vorkes Robert Rea William Stickley Claude Stickley Ralph Lamb Nina Dyke James Goliday Marjorie Rosencrans Robert Chapman Washington, D. C Sophie Baker Francec Page West Cork Street P. C. Albin Alice and Lois Albin Haldeman’s Milk Loudoun St W. B. Snider & Son Burgundy Copenhagen Huntsberry C. H. Hopkins Friends Baltimore, Md Briscoe Williams Richard E. Byrd Amherst Street Elizabeth Leake Harry R. Kern, Jr Tennyson Avenue Berryville and Clarke County Society News Roy Potts Harold Potts G. H. Levi Gordon Levi Aare Washington, D W. S. Powers Longview Philadelphia Josh Holmes South Fleming Wisecarver Bellemeade, Va George H. Levi Alecia Beauty Salon Wilmer F. Shryock Emily MacCormick New York Clayton Young Miss Dorothy Young Bob Allen Dan Elsen Mrs. Elsen Mrs. L. N. Russell Mr.'s Mr. Eddy Joyce Mrs Henry Lickey Louie Lickey Dena Galloway Strasburg, Va Charles Galloway C. L. Casper, Jr Ed. Ogden J. C. Roache Crows Nest Maryland William B. Stalnaker Cumberland, Md Joseph P. Moore Emily Powers John Kearney Martha Lou Wisecarver Walter D. Wisecarver Mrs. Fleming Wisecarver Bellemeade Underwood East Piccadilly St the Commercial & Savings Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Permanent Waves Colonial Beauty Piccadilly Cameron St Sunshine Ee Margaret L. Hodgson
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