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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1940
Page
8
Shenandoah Rebekah Association holds a weekly meeting at Odd Fellows Hall. Kiwanis Club meets at the George Washington Hotel Wednesday at 7 30 p m for lunch. Junior Century Club gathers at 3 30 p m at Mrs J T Engle’s Amherst street home.
Mrs Patrick J Hurley announced the engagement of her daughter Miss Patricia Hurley to Dr Henry Beall Gwynn. Miss Hurley, a Washington debutante, resides at Belmont near Leesburg. Gwynn, son of Dr and Mrs William Gwynn of Georgetown, heads the fever therapy department at Gallinger Hospital and teaches at Georgetown University Medical School.
Mrs Edward Barr of Tennyson avenue was elected president of the Little Garden Club at yesterday afternoon’s annual election, succeeding Mrs Delmar Robinson. New officers include Mrs Robinson son as vice president and Mrs Clarke T Cooper as secretary, with Mrs Woodhull Baker as treasurer. Two new members, Mrs Paul Rosenberger and Mrs Paul Rhodes, were inducted. Ribbons were awarded to Mrs Marshall, Mrs Donald Weems, and Mrs Clarke Cooper for plant arrangements.
A February 3 wedding at Centenary Reformed Church joined Laura Peyton Walters and Samuel Marston. The ceremony was officiated by Rev. S L Flickinger with family attending. The couple plan to reside near Strasburg and carry on farm work in the area.
Miss Audrey Cain was feted at a birthday party Saturday evening at Chuck and Rays night club near Ridgeway West Virginia hosted by Mr and Mrs TF D Cain and Miss Elsie Triplett. Guests included Jessie Fanning Eleanor Laing June and Arlene McClure Minnie and Carlotta McCarthy and many others from Front Royal and Strasburg.
Invitations have been received by about 50 people in and about Winchester for a birthday party on Saturday Feb 24 at 8 pm for Mr Norman Roe Lockhart at the home of his brother in law Mr Harry Poole. Mr Lockhart will observe his 25th birthday.
Q A guidance on valentines sender identity serving children and adults and the meaning of N B Nota Bene. The exchange covers signing valentines optionality feeding order for mixed ages and the Latin note well.
Mrs. Lucile St. Noll and Mr. Joseph W. Short, both of Martinsburg, married at 9:45 AM Saturday with Rev. Robert A. Whitten officiating. Relatives from Martinsburg Winchester and Morgantown attended. The bride, daughter of the late Anna Belle Rind, previously worked at Noll and Campbell and later as secretary at the district ers Loan Corporation office. The groom, former editor of The Martinsburg News, now coordinates unemployment compensation programs in Berkeley Morgan and Jefferson counties. They will reside at 129 East John Street after a brief trip.
Mrs Howard March entertained at West Cork street last night for Miss Susie Carbaugh in honor of her upcoming marriage to Mr Stuart Montgomery of Washington DC. Yellow decor and orange blossom ice cream set a bright theme as guests offered linen gifts and rosebud baskets upon departure.
The Rev. Edwin Smith of the Gravel Springs Lutheran Circuit, living at Albin, left for Roanoke Va for medical treatment after months of ill health. Miss Pearl Lineburg near Hayfield is reported ill with pneumonia following a funeral cold. Several other local residents are listed with illnesses and recoveries, including Miss Carolyn Brill in Yellow Springs and Miss Julia Steele visiting from Washington.
Mr and Mrs Ed Foreman of Sunnyside are ill with the grippe. Mr Harry Shirley spent yesterday in Maryland on business. Mrs Winifred is slowly recovering from illness. Miss Elizabeth Tucker of Woodstock visits sister Mrs Harry Shirley of Sunnyside.
About 49 members from Winchester Edinburg and Front Royal attended the Shenandoah Valley Rebekah Association meeting at Odd Fellows Hall Front Royal. Mrs. Bessie Miller presided in Ruth Bucher’s absence. A varied program featured singing by Mary Garden Manuel Clyde Manuel and readings by Mrs. Joseph Biggs Jr and Mrs. M Clint. Marguerite Jennings and Mrs. Raymond Eshelman received certificates for unwritten Rebekah degree work. The Edinburg Lodge will host the next meeting in Edinburg on April 9. Refreshments followed the program.
Winchester Little Theatre meets at 7 30 in Handley Library auditorium. A new board member will be elected and studio cleaning plans set. After business the workshop presents The Spider Web by Bentley Kinney with cast Mrs Bennett McCarthy Marjorie Massey Roy Ryden Joe Thomas Jim March and Ralph Hardy. Public invited.
Turner Ashby Chapter United Daughters of the Revolution will meet Thursday afternoon February 8 at 3 oclock at the home of Mrs Noble Pierce on South Stewart Street. Evyer ready Bible Class meets tonight at 7 30 in the Presbyterian Church classroom. Attendees at the Rebekah Association in Front Royal last night were Mr and Mrs Everett Kline Mr David Hottle Mr Edgar Mason and Mrs Roy Adams.
Washington officials say W T Blaks Lynchburg mail truck operator did not need a state driving permit to drive federal government vehicles. A Supreme Court ruling held states cannot set qualifications for drivers of federal vehicles, and the federal government may continue employing such workers despite state suspensions.
George W. Schnibbe 73 retired farmer of Hayfield Frederick county died Sunday after brief illness. Relatives meet at his home at 10 AM to proceed to Mount Zion Church near Augusta West Virginia for funeral services conducted by Rev. C. H. Anderson of Winchester. Interment in local graveyard. Pallbearers named. Born August 3 1867 in Augusta Hampshire County WV.
Richmond February 6 1934 crossing safety is placed on motor vehicle operators by Marion S Battle director of public safety urging careful driving near railroad crossings and adherence to signals and signs to prevent accidents.
The Division of Motor Vehicles reports four recent Virginia grade crossing accidents killed ten and injured four. Five deaths in Augusta, three in Scott, one in Hanover and one in Lee counties. Col Battle urges motorists to cross safely. trains cannot stop for all crossings. drivers bear responsibility. School buses must slow to five mph and stop at crossings.
It describes a square-necked pinafore apron that covers the frock, ties in back, and features a princess-line cut with a flare skirt and a large patch pocket. trimmed with embroidery. Patterns cost 15c, pattern book 15c, combined order 25c, with address in the box.
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