Emily Dickinson tribute and family drama in New York
The article centers on a stage production about Alison Stanhope, likened to Emily Dickinson, with Agatha her sister seeking to suppress unpublished poems. The family arc explores harmony and the protagonist’s influence, while a separate society meeting and multiple local notices follow, including engagements, weddings, and community events in Winchester and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Dickinson
New England
Alison Stanhope
Emily Ken Iison
Stanhope
Agatha
Alison
Father Stanhope
New York
Social Calendar Prominent Meetings and Events Listed
Tuesday events include Century Club at Mrs Massey home and Junior Auxiliary at Memorial Hospital. Also cooking class by Northern Virginia Power, Kiwanis luncheon at George Washington Hotel, and choir practices at United Brethren and Grace Lutheran churches. Evening tap dancing at George Washington Hotel with ballroom classes. Delphian Society at Handley Library. Friday features American Legion luncheon at George Washington Hotel and Braddock Street M E Church choir practice. Little Theatre charity performance Mice and Men at Handley High School and Valentine Dance at Rouss Hall.
University Club Discusses Outstanding Plays of Last Season
The University Women's Club heard Mrs P P Pilcher and Mrs Herbert S Larrick review the 1930 31 dramatic season at Mrs Larricks West Clifford Street home. Mrs Donald McFadden highlighted Elizabeth the Queen and The Barretts of Wimpole Street. Alison's House by Susan Glaspell, Pulitzer Prize play, was also discussed and excerpts were read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Women’s Club
Elizabeth the Queen
New York Theatre Guild
Barretts
Wimpole Street
Elizabeth Barrett
Robert Browning
Alison
McSherry Lupton
Susan Glaspell
Drake University
Provincetown Players
Eugene’ O'Neil
Bam and Elam Welcome Twin Sons at Memorial
Mr and Mrs Andrew Bam celebrate the birth of twin sons at Memorial Hospital. Elam is noted as daughter of Philip H Gold, of North Braddock Street, and her marriage details are referenced. Mr Elam serves as manager of the local F W Woolworth store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Elam
Elam
Ae. Gold
Philip H. Gold
North Braddock Street
Mr. Elam
F. W. Woolworth Company
Mrs Elizabeth Tanquary Treated In Baltimore Hospital
Mrs Elizabeth Tanquary of Amherst Street is undergoing treatment at University Hospital Baltimore. She was admitted last week taken by her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Herbert Floyd. She is reported to be doing nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Tanquary
Amherst Street
University Hospital, Baltimore
Timore
Herbert Floyd
Former Resident Visiting Friends and Local Family Ties
A group led by Mrs. R. A. Compton and nephew John Norris of Cumberland Md motored to Winchester on Saturday with Misses Mary Nellie Cooper and Joseph S Bell of Baltimore. Mr Bell, longtime Baltimore and Ohio Railroad worker, now a pattern maker with American Can Co, spent the day with relatives before continuing to Shenandoah county. Mrs Compton is daughter of the late Capt Frank Norris, a longtime passenger train conductor. Also, Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South adult missionary society meets Tuesday at 7 30 pm to discuss Woman's Citizenship Responsibility led by Mrs W O Talbert. Members may join per new missionary council ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Am Church
Presen
Pilcher
Ong
Shepherd
Martin Re
Virginia
Frank Crawford
Civic League
Fred L. Glaize
Stewart Bell
R. A. Compton
John Norris
Cumberland
Mary
Nellie Cooper
Joseph S. Bell
Baltimore
Winchester
Bell
Shenandoah County
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
American Can Co
Compton
Frank Norris
Adult Missionary Society
Woman's Adult Missionary Society
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Golden Rule
W. O. Talbert
Woman's Missionary Council
Local Shriners attend Hagerstown clubs events
Local Shriners plan to attend the Hagerstown Shrine Club stag party at Gateway Inn just west of Hagerstown on the National Highway at 8 30 tomorrow evening. They will also attend the dividend dance at the Masonic Temple in Hagerstown at 9 o'clock Thursday evening February 18. Charles Baker recently arrived to visit his mother on Peyton Street and will soon depart for Florida after work with Central Public Service Corporation of America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Gateway Inn
Haggerstown
Masonic
Charles Baker
Central Public Service Corporation of America
Chicago
Painwell, Mich
Edmonia Baker
Peyton Street
Baker
Florida
Weekend visitors and local club notices fill Harrisonburg page
Miss Margaret Richards returns to Washington to study at George Washington University after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Boyd Richards. The Thursday bridge club meets at Mrs George Norton's home on North Braddock street. Miss Jenny Lind Hockman from Harrisonburg stays with L L Hockman and brings Peggy Mears from State Teachers College. Mrs Mary R Buckner returns to Amherst street after visits in Upperville and Middleburg. Miss Alice Hendon returns from Front Royal where she visited Capt and Mrs S Wilson. Mrs Kenneth Adams improves at home on South Braddock street. Tuesday bridge club convenes at Mrs Carlin Gray on Courtfield avenue. Miss Lou Hopewell of Edinburg visits Mrs Victor L Denny on West Cork street. Mr John A Marren of the Baltimore Sunpapers circulations department visits town for business. Beverley Rice returns to Washington after weekend with L E Rice Sr on South Lee street. Miss Nan Purcell remains ill on East Cork street. Miss Salome Crisman discharged from Memorial Hospital in satisfactory condition after operation. Girls' Athletic Association basketball team practice at Handley High School gymnasium tomorrow at 7 30. All team members should attend. M Allen Emmert of Martinsburg spends the day in town visiting the Emmert Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenny Lind Hockman
State Teachers’ College
Farrisonburg
L. L. Hockman
Washington Street
Miss Hockman
Peggy Mears
Girls’ Athletic Association
Handley High School
Army Officers Enjoy Florida Stay at Cla Reina Hotel
Lieut F A Forney and Lieut J Ray Botti U S Army retired of this city are visiting Coral Gables Florida at the Cla Reina Hotel. Also in the party are Lt Botti sister Mrs BE G Brewer and her son of Woodbury New Jersey. Miss Elizabeth Renner returned home on East Piccadilly street after a weekend in Hagerstown with Mr and Mrs C M Hawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Forney
J. Ray Botti
U. S. Army
Coral Gables
Fla
Cla Reina Hotel
Botti
BE. G. Brewer
Woodbury
N. J
Elizabeth Renner
East Piccadilly Street
Hagerstown
Mrs. C. M. Hawn
Liggett Family Guests Return Home
Mrs. J. B. Liggett and her daughter Miss Eunice Crandall Liggett left for their home in Topeka Kansas after visiting Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Liggett at their Valley Pike home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Liggett
Eunice Crandall Liggett
Toka
Kansas
B. F. Liggett
Valley Pike
Dinner Guests At Liggett Home Include Washington And Topeka Visitors
Dinner guests at J. and Mrs. B. F. Liggett on Pike alley were Boyd Liggett James Liggett Armida Liggett of Washington and Eunice Liggett of Topeka. Also present were Mrs. J. B. Liggett and Mrs. Junior Oatee of Capon Bridge. Maurice Powder maker of Baltimore and Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Novick hosted weekend guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Liggett
Alley Pike
Messrs
Boyd
James Liggett
Armida Liggett
Washington
J. B. Liggett
Eunice Liggett
Topeka
Kansas
Junior Oatee
Capon Bridge
W. Va
Maurice Powdermaker
Baltimore
A. J. Novick
Luncheon Honoring Mrs. Young Hosted by Gen Mitchell
Gen and Mrs William Mitchell entertained at their Middleburg home with a luncheon honoring Mrs Young of Milwaukee. Guests came from Washington Middleburg and the city. Among Winchester attendees were Mrs H D Flood Mrs Richard Evelyn Byrd and Mr Thomas B Byrd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Mitchell
Middleburg
Young
Milwaukee
Washington
City
Winchester
H. D. Flood
Richard Evelyn Byrd
Thomas B. Byrd
Local residents return from travels and visits
Mr and Mrs Eugene Grab returned home on est Clifford street after a motor trip of several weeks. Mrs Margaret Rhodes and Mrs Parker Murray moved to We Inn Middletown after wintering in Florida. A humorous note claims 7,000,000 cats in New York explain the state being wide awake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Grab
Est Clifford Street
Margaret Rhodes
Parker Murray
We Inn
Middletown
Florida
New York
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sunshine Club
Rosenberger
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South
J. W. Rosenberger
West Germain Street
Ela C. Miller
William G. Hardy
Cecilia Beaux
America
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Carl Swinson
McDerman
Home Road
John A. Carpenter
Loch Lomond
E. A. Lambert
Edward Peer
E. D. Powers
Bish
Harry Eed
Miss Richards
Julia Duke
Petar
Alpha Chi
Kappa Delta Pi
Harrisonburg
Virginia Richards
William M. Richards
Virginia Sharff
Tyson
Corporation Clerk's
Glengary
Allen M. Tyson
Methodist Episcopal Church Parsonage
South Cameron Street
W. M. Brashears
Walter Sharff
B. A. Tyson
Gladys Derry
Smith
J. C. Derry
Mr. Derry
Joseph Smith
E. W. Smith
Carter
Madge Smith
Andrew Higgs
Choral Club
Peter Yates Brinton
East Cork Street
Mr. Burr P. Harrison
Richmond
Margaret George
West Clifford Street
Josephine Dame
Nancy Gray Larrick
Christchurch
Robert Ward
South Washington Street
Miss Dame
A. Seabright
Stewart A. Seabright
Captain Seabright
Patton
Donald Patton
Charles Kane
Girls' Guild
Centenary Reformed Church
Emma Hollis
South Loudoun Street
Memorial Hospital
White Hall
Century Club
W. P. Massey
Nurses’ Home
Northern Virginia Power Company
Kiwanis Club
George Washington Hotel
Young People's Choir
United Brethren Church
Grace Lutheran Church
Rotary Club
Stafford Pemberton
Delphian Society
Handley Library
American Legion Post
Braddock Street
M. E
Little Theatre
Valentine
Rouss Hall
All Wilbur Coon
Huntsberry
Andrew Bam
Baltimore Hospital
Margaret Richards
George Washington University
Boyd R. Richards
Thursday Bridge Club
George F. Norton
Mary R. Buckner
Upperville
Alice Hendon
Front Royal
Mrs
8. Wilson
Kenneth Adams
South Braddock Street
Carlin Gray
Courtfield Avenue
Lou Hopewell
Edinburg, Va
Victor L. Denny
West Cork Street
John A. Marren
Baltimore Sunpapers
Beverley Rice
Mrs. L. E. Rice, Sr
South Lee Street
Nan Purcell
Salome Crisman
M. Allen Emmert
Martinsburr
Leal Emmert
Goodyear Speedway
Buncutter Tire CO
Braddock
Howard L. James
D. C
D. D.T
N. Loudoun St
Winchester, Va
Modern
Rhapsody
M. B. Clowe the Jeweler
Baltimore Sun
N. Cameron St
Miller Jenkins
Mr. Eer Eee
Mrs. Lies
Southton Street
Stimson
the Commercial & Savings Bank
National Credit Corporation No. 1
Fifth Federal Reserve District
R. M. Swimley
East of
Gorge Washington Hotel
Maine
O. K
Hershey's
Nat Bis Co
New Orleans
C. W. Ramsburg Grocery Boland
Ryan
Mgr
Coats
Kauffman’s Ready TO Wear
Bell Clothes Shop
Pure Food
Even
Bose
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