Miss Bettina Belmont Social Bow at North Wales Club
Mrs. Arthur White hosted Miss Bettina Belmont at the North Wales Club ball in Warenton with guests from Washington Baltimore New York Philadelphia Boston and Virginia. Belmont wore biscuit velvet and White wore black velvet as holiday gaiety filled the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur White
Middlepurg
Bettina Belmont
Raymond Belmont
North Wales Club
Warrenton
Washington
Baltimore
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Virginia
Miss Belmont
White
Hunt Club
John Hay Whitney
Langollen
George Sloane
Whitehall
Baldwin Day Spillman
Clover Croft
E. Kenneth Jenkins
Miss Mary Willis Roddey Weds Lieut Post in Quiet Ceremony
Miss Mary Willis Roddey daughter of Mrs. John Thomas Roddey of Rock Hill South Carolina became the bride of Lieut William Schuyler Post Jr United States Navy in a simple home ceremony at the Hack residence on South Washington Street. The Rev E T Clark officiated using Episcopal rites with only family and intimate friends present. The couple plans a short wedding trip and will reside in Portsmouth New Hampshire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Willis Roddey
John Thomas Roddey
Rock Hill
8. C
William Schuyler Post, Jr
Frank Newcomer Hack
South Washington Street
E. T. Clark
First Baptist Church
Charles Ridgely White
Baltimore
Gunston Hall
Washington, D. C
Marshall Willis
Winchester
Post
William Schuyler Post
Los Angeles
Cal
Mrs. Byrd Hosts Christmas Day Entertainment
Mrs. R. E. Byrd entertained for Miss Ann Tucker McGuire during a Christmas Day gathering from four to six. Guests included Dr. Hunter H. McGuire Col. and Mrs. Charles Consolvo of Norfolk and numerous friends and relatives with many Massie Scully and Nelson family members present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Byrd
Ann Tucker McGuire
Hunter McGuire
Byrd
Hunter H. McGuire
Charles Consolvo
Norfolk
George Smith
Harry R. Kern, Jr
William P. McGuire
Rosalie Nelson
Fenton Nelson
Beall Bentley Thomas
Robert B. Nelson
Modern Etiquette and a Virginia Wedding Tale
The column discusses afternoon tea with dancing as a social rite to present a daughter or a new daughter-in-law. It notes dress harmony in outfits and engraved invitations as proper. It then covers the Rankin Frances Smithy wedding in Hyde Park Church with details on attire, attendants, venue, and the couple’s travel plans to Havana and future address in University, Virginia.
Franches Fahnestock Wed to Gerald Luttrell in Stephens City
Miss Frances Fahnestock wed Gerald Robert Luttrell on December 24 at Stephens City in a ceremony led by Rev W L Riggleman. The couple, attired in a blue outfit, will reside in Shepherdstown West Virginia after a reception at the bride's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cephas Fahnestock
Frances Virginia Fahnestock
Gerald Robert Luttrell
N. G. Luttrell
Shepherdstown
W. Va
Stephens City
W. L. Riggleman
Church of the Brethren
Caroline Cline
Flora Hershman
W. Riggleman
Ww. T. O’rear
Stewart O’rear
Miss Harriett Pearson Weds Douglas A Sale in Christ Church
Miss Harriet Atkinson Pearson daughter of Mr. Lewis Pearson and the late Mrs Minnie Harris Pearson married at 8 30 this morning in Christ Episcopal Church to Mr Douglas Andrew Sale son of Mrs Katherine H Sale and the late Mr W A Sale. The ceremony was performed by Rev Robert B Nelson with only family and close friends in attendance. The couple left for a New York apartment after a wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen E. Carpenter
Frederick
New York
Fairfax
Mary Katherine Ritter
Laurens Jones
Nacie Dorsey
Joel Jones
Harriet Atkinson Pearson
Lewis Pearson
Minnie Harris Pearson
Christ Episcopal Church
Douglas Andrew Sale
Katherine H. Sale
W. A. Sale
Robert B. Nelson
Charlotte DeHart
Mary Lewis Pearson
E. T. Clark
First Baptist Church
Coffman
Luray
Walter 8. Nicklin
Alexandria
Russell G. Nicklin
Chattanooga, Tenn
Mr and Mrs Mec Vicar Celebrate Twenty Fifth Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Charles P Mec Vicar hosted a twenty fifth wedding anniversary at their Handley Avenue home from five to nine pm. The decor featured Christmas greens roses chrysanthemums and tapering candles. Assisting guests at the punch bowls were Miss Catherine Mec Vicar Miss Lola Moore Mrs Ada Snively Miss Elizabeth Rice and Mrs G Reginald Haines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Snively
Elizabeth Rice
G. Reginald Haines
Illness News and Local Holiday Events in Winchester
Friends in Winchester report Mrs. Thomas Taliaferro is seriously ill at her Washington residence. Formerly Miss Janie Smith of Baltimore, she has visited the Millbank home of the Misses Wood on the Opequon. Paxton Chapel plans a Christmas program on December 29 at 7 30 p m. Mrs. Laura Griffith of Baltimore and Mrs. J T Hirley of Washington are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henkle Carpenter on East Piccadilly. Mr. and Mrs. S Garner Edmunds and daughter Helen arrive to stay with Mr. and Mrs. Co W Ritter on South Braddock Street, where Peggy Ritter of Washington is also holidaying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Rainsberger
South Cameron Street
Rainsberger
Winchester
American Legion Auxiliary
Claude Grim
North Washington Street
Thomas Taliaferro
Washington
Taliaferro
Janie Smith
Baltimore
Misses Wood
Millbank
Opequon
Laura Griffith
Baltimore, Md
J. T. Hirley
Washhington, D. C
Henkle Carpenter
East Piccadilly Street
Mrs. S. Garner Edmunds
Helen
Co. W. Ritter
South Braddock Street
Peggy Ritter
Ritter
Holiday visitors in Front Royal crowd town
Mrs. Billy Smith of Martinsburg and many others visit Front Royal for holidays. Couples and families from Washington Charlottesville Woodstock Amissville Marshall and Charleston spend weekends with relatives and friends, sharing hospitality in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Royal
Billy Smith
Martinsburg
Ritter and Reardon Weekend Hospitality in town
Mr Roy H Ritter of Baltimore arrives Thursday to visit Mr and Mrs C W Ritter on South Braddock Street. Mr James P Reardon Jr will be the honor guest at a stag dinner at Tokus Inn this evening with best man Mr Arthur Hunt acting as master of ceremonies. Many friends plan to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy H. Ritter
Baltimore
C. W. Ritter
South Braddock Street
James P. Reardon, Jr
Tokus’ Inn
Bakers Travel to Bluefield to Visit Kin
Mr and Mrs W A Baker of South Washington street depart Thursday for Bluefield West Virginia to spend several days visiting their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Lawrence Tierney They plan to return to Winchester on Sunday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Baker
South Washington Street
Bluefield
W. Va
Lawrence Tierney
Baker
Winchester
Local Social Notes From Town and Nearby Areas
Mrs. Virginia Kingree visits Martinsburg with her daughter and will stay a few days. Capt. and Mrs. George Riddick visit his mother on the Eastern Shore for several days. Dr. Lyle Hansbrough Jr. returns tonight to Charlottesville hospital after two days with his parents. Harley Cooper Billy Symons and Durwood Fordie return to Washington after visiting town. Dean Murphy of Washington spends Christmas in town. Mr and Mrs Gibson Young and their daughter visit the Eckhardt family in Culpeper. Bruce Stringfellow and daughter return to Culpeper after Christmas Day with his son-in-law and daughter Julian Updyke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaman Borden
Washington
Virginia Kingree
Claude Stokes
Martinsburg
Capt
George Riddick
Lyle Hansbrough, Jr
Charlottesville Hospital
L. F. Hansbrough
Harley Cooper
Billy Symons
Durwood Fordie
Mrs. Gibson Young
Little Daughter
of Culpeper
Mrs Young
Henry Eckhardt
Bruce Stringfellow
Culpeper
Julian Updyke
Wesley Walton Injured In Crash Near Front Royal
Wesley Walton received facial and arm cuts when his car ran off the road while avoiding a parked vehicle. He required four stitches near his left eye. The accident happened between Aldie and Middleburg as others were shaken up and his car suffered extensive damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Royal
Wesley Walton
Falls Church
Walton
Aldie
Middleburg
Ministers Plan Special Services For January
After a program committee meeting, the Ministerial Association announced a week of prayer services for January 11 to 15. Services begin January 11 at the Presbyterian Church and continue through Friday with addresses by recently arrived pastors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Ministerial Association
Presbyterian Church
Harrison couple pounded by church members in Front Royal
Elder and Mrs A L Harrison were pounded by members of the Front Royal Old School Baptist Church. They received many gifts including money groceries canned goods and personal items during the Wednesday night event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Royal
A. L. Harrison
Front Royal Old School Baptist Church
Miss Louise Glass Arrives for Christmas in Winchester
Miss Louise Glass arrived in Winchester Thursday evening to spend the Christmas holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ww. Ww. Glass, at their home on South Washington street. Dr. and Mrs. Hunter H. Mc Guire entertained on Thursday evening at a family party for Miss Anne Tucker McGuire who recently arrived from England to spend the Christmas season at home. Miss McGuire expects to spend a month in Winchester before returning to London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Glass
Winchester
Glass
South Washington Street
Hunter H. McGuire
Anne Tucker McGuire
England
Miss McGuire
London
Christmas Eve Gathering at Corn Street Resident
Mr. Harry Benham hosted an informal Christmas Eve gathering at his Corn Street apartment. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. John Hedrick, Miss Caroline Carson, Miss Anne Brooke Kern, Miss Virginia Boyd, Mr. William Hochams, and Mr. Richard Griffith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Benham
Corn Street
John Hedrick
Caroline Carson
Anne Brooke Kern
Virginia Boyd
William Hohams
Richard Griffith, Jr
Clergy to Lead City Services Names Revealed
The city will host services led by Rev. E. Owen Rev. C. Worthington Rev. Robert A. Whitten Rev. W. W. McIntyre and Rev. Herman McKay. Their participation confirms a coordinated religious observance across multiple churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Owen
C. Worthington
Robert A. Whitten
W. W. McIntyre
Herman McKay
Infant dies at home of Crismans in Loudoun Street
Barbara L. Crisman infant daughter of Carroll and Virginia Reddish Crisman died at 8 yesterday morning at their home, 502 South Loudoun Street. The body was interred in Mount Hebron Cemetery today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara L. Crisman
Carroll
Virginia Reddish Crisman
Loudoun Street
Mount Hebron
Royal Dutch Princess Juliana Wedding Broadcast Planned
New York reports NBC and CBS will carry BBC coverage of the January 7 ceremony in The Hague, though the actual marriage will not be shown. The broadcast will include attendant activities with program listings across WEAF WABC and WJZ for Saturday Sunday and Monday schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Atlantic
Juliana
Netherlands
Bernhard Zu Lippe-Biesterfeld
Germany
the Hague
NBC
CBS
BBC of
Great Britain
Duke of Kent
England
Mariana
Greece
London
WEAF
Chicago
Marion Talley
Jack Benny
Symphony
Hal Orchestra
WABC
Philharmonic
Joe Penner
Prof. Quiz
Phil. Baker
Eddie Cantor
Detroit Symphony
Community Sing
WJJZ
Stockholm
Archbishop Erling
WJZ
Erling
Cole and
Budd
Ripley
Edwin C. Hill
American Institute
Harlow Shapely
Phil Spitalny
Science Youth Movement
al Pearce Gang
Lydia Hoffman-Behrendt
Leslie Howard
Rochester Civic Orchestra
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R. T. Shields, Jr
Mrs. W. Nelson Page
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Frederick A. Rogers
Tampa
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Charles F. McGuire
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Victor Yeats
Harry Dozier
Ocela
Fla
Harry G. Wilson
Havana
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Gerald Luttrell
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Mary Virginia Steck
Virginia Cover Russell
Betty Riley
Anne K. Russell
Charles Elting
Beall Knight
Co. M. Hinkle
H. B. McCormac, Jr
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William Barris
Clarke County
Gwyn Harrison
Agnes Mitchell
Pinckney Weatherall
Ann Meade
William Clagett
B. Beverley Byrd
David Allen, Jr
Frank Littleton, Jr
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Douglas A. Sale
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Col
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L. M. Allen
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Milldale
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Porto Rico
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Millwood Avenue
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Berea College
Berea, Ky
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Paxton Chapel
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Rexall Drug Store
Cara Nome
Lord Baltimore & Symphony
Yardley’s
Paris
Norris
Warren County
Winchester Evening Star
Telephone Front Royal 149-R
Front Royal News
George N. Buck
Charlottesville
Mrs. Durwood Fordie
W. Eb, Audacille
Frank Gibb, Jr
Frank Gibb
W. W. Sonner
Mary King
Eg Lillian Updyke
Joe Smith
Town
Clint Curl
William Smith
Messrs. Carroll
Lewis Rutz
Virginia Rhinehardt
Woodstock
Roy Holbrook
Charleston
A. N. Carroll
Harry Skelton
Mrs. Skelton
South Carolina
Mr. E. O. Kirby
Schuyler
Emma Johmson
Lacy Wilkerson
Amissville
Essex Finley
Mrs. Hutchins
John Johnson
Janny
Francis Harrell
Marshall
William Duvall
Hitch Downing
Dean Murphy
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Hampton Ringers
Smith Ballew
Meredith Willson
Paulist
Rita Rio
the Commercial & Savings Bank
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Beauty Service
Beauty Shoppe
Oppo. Geo. Washington Hotel
Nina V. Wolford
Underwood
N. Loudoun St
Ality
Loudoun St
R. M. Swimley
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