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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1926

Page

3

Social and Personal Notes on Local Weddings and Hosts

Miss Evelina Porter Gleaves to wed Mr. Al Gleaves this afternoon with a large wedding party including sister Mrs. Thomas Earle Van Metre as matron of honor and Comdr. George Simpson U S N as best man. Other events honor Miss Gleaves and Mr Cohen with dinners and teas hosted by civic and military guests in Winchester and Frederick County.

Evelina Porter Gleaves Morre Wastin ‘Tate Thomas Earle van Metre Ruth Thomas Newport R. L Edgar Allen Poe Adolphus Staton George W. Hill Eleanor Florance Cohen Philadelphia George Simpson Samuel Gray “Payton John Yarrison Staten Miss Gleaves Mr. Cohen Theodore J. Jewell William G. Hill I. Poe Capt Mrs. Gibbons

Christmas Hop Dances at Naval Academy Hall

The three largest dances of the Naval Academy regiment featured a Saturday night Christmas hop at Dahlgren Hall. Rear Admiral and Mrs Nulton hosted a supper dance on December 11 for Navy football squad members and guests. Attendees included Nancy Larrick from Winchester Dorothy Nurton Catherine Carr and Gladys Waltjen from Roland Park.

Regiment of Midshipmen Naval Academy Dahlgren Hall Aspu Nulton Navy Nancy Larrick Winchester Dorothy Nurton Catherine Carr Daniel J. Carr Washington Gladys Waltjen Roland Park

Brancis Frerins ton Visit Then at Green Spring Valley

Mr and Mrs Brancis Frerins ton have returned from an extended European journey and are visiting Mr and Mrs Loring Cover at their Green Spring Valley country home. They plan to go to Gibson Island for the rest of the winter while Mr and Mrs Symington host a coming-out party for Miss Jane Bailey Cover at the Alcazar in Baltimore tonight. Mrs Symington was formerly Miss Grace Romayne Cover.

Brancis Frersinston Igi Europe Bayer

Mason Family Motor Trip Brings Virginia Visits

Mr and Mrs S Blount Mason returned from a motor trip in Virginia visiting Mr and Mrs William R Morton in Charlottesville. Mrs Robert Y Conrad of Winchester, a Mason and Morton sister, with her young daughter will spend late winter in Bermuda.

S. Blount Mason Virginia William R. Morton

Beverley to spend Christmas with Byrds at Governor’s Mansion

Mrs J B Beverley Sr leaves for Richmond to visit her son in law and daughter Governor and Mrs Harry F Byrd at the governor’s mansion for the Christmas holiday season.

Beverley Richmond J. B. Beverley, Sr Harry F. Byrd Governor William C. Marshall Fairfax, Va W. C. Marshall

Colorful masked ball honors Barton couple in Richmond

The Richmond News-Leaders reports a Friday evening masked costume ball in Richmond hosted by Miss Louise Branch for Major and Mrs. Robert T. Barton. Mrs. Barton is former Eleanor Parrish. The event was among the most colorful social occasions at the Virginia Captiol. Many costumes may have been those planned for Queen Marie of Romania’s visit last month. Before the dance, Major and Mrs. Barton hosted a dinner at the home of Mrs. Parrish on Monument Avenue.

Richmond Louise Branch Robert T. Barton Eleanor Parrish Virginia Capital Marie Romania Major Barton J. Scott Parrish Monument Avenue

Piano Recital By Miss McCartney Pupils

A piano recital at Miss Katharine McCartney's studio on North Loudoun Street featured memory performances by numerous pupils. Hattie Eckley won a prize for proficiency as the event showcased well rendered selections from the students.

Katheleen McCartney North Loudoun Street Hattie Eckley Helen Sargent Mary Elizabeth Smith Mildred Jones Bennie Davis Marguerite Schmidt Virginia Smith Ethel Hartman James Davais Mifflin Clowe, Jr Clara Miller Charlotte Elizabeth Huff Betty Miller Robert Hockman iLearcray Cornelia Sutphin

Handley High Students Return Home for Christmas Break

Misses Josephine Reed Turner and Hettie Reed Turner from Handley High School travel to Fauquier county homes for the Christmas vacation.

Josephine Knox Hettie Reed Turner Handley High School Fauquier County

Community Christmas Travel and Visits

Local residents and visitors mingle during holiday season with numerous trips to Baltimore and Washington. Military families from the University of Maryland and Virginia Tech are listed among those visiting relatives in Winchester and surrounding areas.

Red Cross Expands First Aid Training Across Nation

The American Red Cross reports a surge in first aid instruction with about 20 000 juniors and seniors completing courses in the fiscal year, up 2 500 from the prior year. Training expanded through universities and public utilities, and the First Aid Car visited 125 cities for 900 meetings with 94 000 attendees. A November Roll Call invites annual membership pledges.

United States American Red Cross Red Cross Dallas Texas University of Maryland University of Virginia Loyola University New Orleans University of California San Francisco University of Kentucky Temple University Philadelphia

Educators Praise Junior Red Cross Leaders Worldwide

Leading educators across the globe commend the Junior Red Cross for the last fiscal year. Welcomed by the World Federation of Education Associations in Edinburgh 1925 and by U S organizations in Washington 1926 and Philadelphia June 1926, the Juniors expand international exchange and aim for world peace. In Porto Rico enrollment reaches 137000 and the Philippines 12000. over five million American Juniors participate nationwide. The American Red Cross promotes joining during the Tenth Annual Roll Call from November 11 to 25.

Red Cross Porto Rico Philippines American Red Cross

Red Cross Nurses Remain On Duty After War

The article notes Red Cross nurses continue service in war and peace, with 43 503 members enrolled as a reserve for Army Navy and Public Health Service. It cites disasters where nurses provided relief and marks the annual Roll Call from November 11 to 25.

Red Cross America American Red Cross Army Navy U. S. Public Health Service

Fined For Refusing School Vaccination Orders

A county resident faced Juvenile Court for refusing compulsory vaccination of his school age children. The judge ruled the law applies to all children regardless of schooling location and fined him $18.08, with vows to impose similar penalties on others who refuse vaccination.

Talbot

Prices Surge Up Despite Heavy Profit Taking

New York stock prices surged today despite heavy profit taking in rails and industriels. Call money held at 5 percent as dividends and interest payments fueled speculation for further gains, with traders targeting stocks with potential special dividends or merger developments.

Associated Press New York

Red Cross Campaign Dates Proposed for November

Readers are invited to join the Red Cross in a November drive running from the 11th to the 36th, with volunteers urged to participate in local collection and donor events across communities.

Local Families Visit During Weekend Getaways

Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Cather and their son from Charles Town West Virginia spent the weekend with Mrs. Cather’s mother, Mrs. Blanche Shoop. Mr. H. K. Seaton returned after visiting the Re Mount Depot in Warren County with his brother in law and sister, Capt. and Mrs. Lovell.

Maurice Cather Charles W. Va Cather Blanche Shoop H. K. Seaton Re- Mount Depot Warren County Siser Lovell

Also Mentioned on This Page

Evelina Gleaves Miss Smoot Mr. Wright C. A. Freed George W. Wright Smoot Wright Perry Smoot Gainesboro John Wright Frederick County United Brethren Church G. W. Stover Fannie P. Broy Gerald G. Gatewood Charles Broy Stephens City John. Gatewood Gatewood Baltimore Annapolis Mrs. Syailington Girls’ Athletic Association Nat J. F. Odmren Joseph Newlin EB. Clark Shenk White Sulphur Inn Shenk William Hottle Shenk Abner Huntsberry Stanton-Loomis School Cornwall-on-Hugson eNews York Walter E.huntsberry Leslie Gaylord Agnés Scott College Decatur, Ga Paul Gaylord Wolfe Street Randolph Wellford William Beverley Edwin Amiss Palmer SILK Huntsberry Kenneth Petrie Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Mrs A. L. Petrie Macedonia Hugh Green Virginia Polytechnic Institute Blacksburg, Va A. L. Green South Washington Street Billy and Woodhull Baker Messrs Burr P. Harrison and Seaburg_Davies Waigtoo T. W. Harrison B. F. Arthur, Jr Barnesville Ohio Gibson Bradfield Thomas P. Morgan George Washington Hotel Henry Mioners Alva Richards Mrs. S. G. Chapman Slanesville, W. Va G. F. House Claude Kline Miles Pannett Earl Metz Mary Kline Catawba Sanatorium George F. Armstrong Newton Carpenter Claude Ryan J. P. Haddox South Loudoun Street Margaret Kennedy Gray Gables Inn Columbia, S.C J. Packard Harry Jefferson Opequon Robert Stump Memorial Hospital Surat Factory Patline Landis William and Mary College P. J. Landis P. W. Trent A. C. Matthews Lewis Garrett Edward Caddy Jacksonville Fla Valley School Martinsburg Pike Henry Cline Clearbrook Mildred Landis Edith Cornwell State Teachers’ College Farmville Margaret Kelchner Opal Robinson Lillian Sheetz D. L. Gruber Strasburg Junction Mrs. C. W. Goode W. A. LaRue LaRue Ann O'Connell A. J. Lee Marine Corps Navy Yard R. L. Smith Fort Howard See J. B. Violet Smith Miss Pearl Smith Omar Jackson Clarendon, Va E. L. Nalley Estelle East Alberton Marshall Winkfield Washington and Lee University Lerington J. B. Winkfield National Avenue C. H. Kellican Carl Shewbridge Inwood Ruth Price Lee Carpenter Mamie Oates Its Sample Shoe Store J. W. Jollaffe Stephenson The Stockholders’ Meeting Farmers & Merchants, National Bank J. H. Yost Oe Parts and Accessories Hughes Motor Co Ford Accessories Ford the Nathanson CO North Main Street Ciware Wagan Prince Albert People's Drug CO
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