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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1928

Page

6

New Year's Ball at George Washington Hotel Glitters in Winchester

More than 300 guests from Winchester and nearby attend the Washington Hotel New Year dinner dance organized by Manager Collins. David Lillis led decorating, Dunn's Orchestra provided music, and a festive crowd spent hours of merriment, with praise for the staff and the event's elegance.

Aps Fee Washington Collins Winchester Ificen David Lillis Mr. Dunn George Washington Ins United Hots, Inc Shenandoa Shirley Carter Logan R. Y Robert B. Nelson Philip Williams Page Carter Joseph Wright R. E. Griffith Alfred D. Henkel W. A. Baker Bryan Conrad Edward Dyrell B. B. Dutton H. B. McCormac Frank Reynolds Harles Bowly H. K. Russell Alvin Baird Mary Greenway Russell Russell John V. Tweedy Merriman Baltimore Sam Arthur John M. Steck Frank Wissler Mount Jackson J. Victor Arthur L. Marshall Baker Hunter H. McGuire McCone Percy Randolph Ald Woodhull Baker Frances Pagé Mary Miller Wilson Page May B. J. Hillidge Anald Nixdorff A. Leefe Vernon Haines Lawrence C. Hollis Gladstone Crim William

Notable Visitors and Community Notices

Dr and Mrs Thomas H Buhl of New York City visit Miss Isabel Wood at her National avenue home. Mrs Buhl formerly Adeline Lewai a former student of Fort Loudoun Seminary. Local church groups plan a meeting at Brad dock Street Methodist office at 3 pm Wednesday January 4. Master Billy Bromley Magruder of Richmond, son of Mr and Mrs Elbert T Magruder, suffered a deep arm cut requiring eight stitches while playing with Christmas toys. he is recovering at home in Barton Heights.

William Beverley Edwin Amity Palmer West Franklin Street Richmond Belle Cameron Raleigh N. C Powhatan Clarke County Grayson Dashwell West Grace Street Miss Cameron Peter Mayo Thomas H. Buhl New York City Isabel Wood National Avenue Billy Magruder Elbert T.magruder Master Billy Bromley Magrudex Barton Heights Billy Master Billy Keith W. Morris New York G. O. Miller North Washington Street Frances Gold Mrs Phil #1 Gold North Braddock, Street Roosevelt Hospital

Winchest er couple wed by Chester ceremony

Frank Armstrong Jr married Margaret Josephine Tweltridge of Chester Pa on December 29. They plan to live at 606 West Cork Street after January 15. Armstrong is tied to the National Fruit Product Company plant and is son of Frank Armstrong Sr the Washington treasurer and GM of the firm.

Frank Armstrong, Jr Margaret Tweltridge Winchester Margaret Josephine Tweltridge Albert L. Tweltridge Chester Jank Armstrong, Jr Armstrong West Cork Street National Fruit Product Company Frank Armstrong Washington

Brooks Return To Fishburne School After Holidays

Capt and Mrs Brooks return to Fishburne Military School in Waynesboro Virginia where Captain Brooks serves as mathematics teacher and athletics instructor. The Brooks had spent Christmas holidays with relatives at North Loudoun Street.

Capt Mrs. Brooks Fishburne School P. C. Brooks Richard R. Brown North Loudoun Street Waynesboro, Va Captain Brooks Fishburne Military School

Marriage of George Fletcher and Opal Malone Alleges Kernstown

Rev T H Daffin of Kernstown officiated at the marriage of George Fletcher of Mr and Mrs Robert Fletcher to Opal Malone daughter of Cal vine Miglone and Mrs Miglone both residents of county.

T. H. Daffin Kernstown George Fletcher Robert Fletcher Opal Malone Calvine Miglone

Former Miss Mitchell Much Liked At Pulaski

The marriage in Winchester last Saturday of William B. Allison of Pulaski and Katherine Mitchell, daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. Murray D. Mitchell, draws praise from the Southwest Times. The bride, a Pulaski public school faculty member, is noted for accomplishments and a cheerful disposition. The groom is valued by many friends and both plan Pulaski as their permanent home.

Winchester William B. Allison Pulaski Katherine Mitchell Murray’d. Mitchell The Southwest Times

Willard W Aldrick Weds Miss Buzzerd in Washington

Announcement of the marriage last Friday in Washington between Miss Lillian K. Buzzerd of Berkeley Springs and Willard W. Aldrick of Sleepy Creek Morgan County Va. Aldrick, a native of Port Deposit Md, manages a large apple orchard near Berkeley Springs. The bride has been active in social and health work. her father edits the Morgan Messenger.

Washington Lillian K. Buzzerd Buzzerd Berkeley Springs Willard W. Aldish Sleepy Creek Morgan County Aldrick Port Deposit Hils Bride Morgan Mé@sgenger

Miss Virginia Williamson Marries Miller Keckley

Announcement of the marriage between Virginia B Williamson, daughter of Mrs. Vernie Williamson, and Miller A Keckley, son of Mr. and Mrs. J W Keckley of Wardensville W Va now of the city. The ceremony was held at Braddock Street M E Church South by Rev Murray D Mitchell. The bride wore a traveling dress with matching hat and coat and they plan a wedding trip to eastern cities before settling in the city. The bride’s father was the late Harris Williams, a Spanish American War veteran.

Virginia Williamson Keckley Virginia B. Williamson Vernie Williamson Miller A. Keckley J. W. Keckley Wardensville W. Va Murray D. Mitchell Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South Woodward South London Street Harris Williams

Marriage Licenses Issued At City Clerk Office

Marriage licenses issued at the city clerk’s office include Sterline Cooper of Front Royal Virginia now in this city and Elizabeth Carter March, daughter of William and Mary March. George E Horst an electrician and Hazel Rohrer of Hagerstown Maryland were also licensed. Floyd W Davis a machinist of Charleston West Virginia and Juanita McKee, daughter of T. D. and Mrs. McKee, of this city received licenses.

Sterline Cooper Front Royal Elizabeth Carter March William A. Tarch George E. Horst Hazel Rohrer Hagerstown Floyd W. Davis Charleston W. Va

Columbus Woman Visits Over Holiday With Ohio Host Family

Miss Eunice Keffer of Columbus Ohio spent the holidays with Miss Laura V Hildebrand at her South Braddock street home. She was joined by her father Mr Ernest Keffer also of Columbus and by Mr and Mrs J E Keffer of East Piccadilly street for the weekend. They left yesterday for home.

Eunice Keffer Columbus Ohio Laura V. Hildebrand South Braddock Street Miss Keffer Ernest Keffer J. E. Keffer East Piccadilly Street Mr. Keffer J.W. Keffer Richard Keffer Strasburg Wiliam Weffer Mountain Falls

Power Company Dines at Shawnee New Year Event

The Northern Virginia Power Company employees held their annual New Year dinner yesterday at 2 pm at Shawnee Inn. About 35 staff attended the event hosted by Shawnee management, with Miss Charlotte Swimley in attendance and other local residents noted for various social engagements and travel.

Social notes from Fairmont and nearby towns

Local society column records numerous residents and guests traveling for holidays. Attendees and visitors include Vivian Hollis Carrie Wright D B Lassiter Mary Elizabeth Barr Grace Barr Hollis Ella Cohen Dorothy Anderson Madeline Whitlock Misses Frantes Swimley and Charlotte Swimley with families.

Vivian Hollis Carrie Wright Fairmont, W. Va

Tri County Odd Fellows Meet In Winchester Turnout High

Odd Fellows from Clarke Frederick and Warren counties gathered at Madison Lodge hall in Winchester for the Tri County Odd Fellows Association meeting. Speeches by C C Leap Grand Conductor and L L Trahan highlighted the program as over 170 members and guests enjoyed a post meeting reception.

Odd Fellows Clarke Frederick Warren Counties Tri-County Odd Fellows’ Association Madison Lodge Boscawen and Cameron Streets Claude B. Stickley Asociation America E. T. Clark E J. Snapp Stickley Winchester Grand Lodge C. C. Leap Waynesboro Grand Lodge of Virginia Sylvia Grim L. L. Trahan Robert Mason Grand Lodge of West Virginia Rebekah Jones Rebekah Lauck Berryville Rebekah Burney Front Royal Rebekah Barley Stephens City Smith Edwin Buncutter L. C. Willey Rebekahs

Local residents return from holidays in area

Mr C E Funkhouser of White Post, Mrs Lee Fisher and sons visiting the Hamiltons of the Colonial Hotel in Hagerstown have gone home. B O F Randolph of Millswood and Cyril Mathews who stayed with the Mathews family have left for Camp Meade and Washington respectively. Miss Strickler, guest of the Collinses in Harris Addition, departs for New York City.

Lee Fisher Frank Hamilton Colonial Hotel Hagerstown Cyril Mathews T. W. Mathews Camp Meade Miss Strickler Michael Collins Harris New York City

S.S.S. Health Aid Promises Energy and Vitality

Fast competition favors the healthy and vigorous. The ad claims S.S.S. strengthens energy, rebuilds red corpuscles, and nourishes the body. Marketed as a time tested tonic from fresh herbs, sold in drug stores in two sizes, with the larger size touted as more economical.

S.S.S Argor Siz

Also Mentioned on This Page

Washington Hotel Eat Nat. C. Page Winchester Automobie Page Saratoga Boyce Memorial Hospital Emma H. Wight Donovan Ridgely Emma Howard Wight Miss Wight Ridgely George Washington Hotel William M. Wight Red Cross Huntsberry’s Fort Loudoun Adult and Young People’s Missionary Society of Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church North Braddock Street Willard W. Aldrick Mary Muse J. Gray McAllister J. C. Eastham Ginter Park Wilmington Del Hugh G. Russell Katherine Russell Margaret Glass Louise McAllister Richmond Times-Dispatch Roger I. Walker Harry F. Byrd Governor's Roger Pryor Walker Edith White Bowe Byrd Harry Guggenheim Port Washington S. 1 Richmond News-Leader Charlotte Swimley Mary Baylor Johnstown R. M. Swimley Loudoun Street Miss Swimley University of Pennsylvania Sigma Alpha Epsilon Demolay Helen McGlathery Senseney Road Hugh Nelson Robert Y. Conrad Miss Pearl Headley J. W. Headley Valley Avenue Douglas Sale W. A. Sale Lola Stotler Martinsburg Mrs. Touise -Yewell Mamie R. Sprint Frank Beck Mary Conner Charles W. Grant D. B. Lassiter George, Walton Hotel Margaret Taylor Brunswick Frank and Nat Humston Evelyn Wisecarver Farmville State Teachers’ College Harriett Pearson Harrisonburg Lewis Pearson Mary Jackson Goucher College J. W. Arthur C. J. Emmart Grace Johnston North Kent Street Mary Thompson Mrs. L .W. Leech and Mrs. Leech Grace Barr Hollis Mary Elizabeth Barr Ella Cohen Pittsburgh Sam Rhodes and Sons Riverton Dorothy Anderson Madeline Whitlock Arlington, Va Patrick Henry High School Frantes Irving College Mechanicsburg E. C. Line Beall Garvin E. A. Horsey Capon Bridge Herbert Stultz Williamsport, Md E. W. Miller George Miller H. P. Boyce County Isabelle McCann L Delaplane Delaplane Davis Ritter Medical College of Virginia Marcus Ritter Blacksburg Frank Ritter Roanoke College Salem, Va O. T. Ritter Ruth Haines Wytheville, Va Charles Ritter Brunswick, Md Messrs Douglas Howe Lyda Chapman James R. Chapman ODD Fellows OF Roy. Brown Staunton, Va Raymond Cooper Stewart Business College Stanley Cooper J. W. Walter North Cameron Street Earl May Kathleen Walter Raymond Walter A. Hile Lemon H. Stotler Howard Stotler Chrles Street Cleveland Charles Snider W. B. Snider Takoma Park D. C Bliss Electrical School C. E. Funkhouser White Post Frank L. Walters Mrs. G. C. Miller North Washington Street Sample Shoe Palos Tos Leslie Sale Ee PTF “Sl Leer Teen Ee N. Main Street Larly Shenandoah Valley National Bank Virginia Ae i Winchester Wholesale Gro. Co Stockholders’ Meeting Shenandoah Valley National Wm. G. Hardy Cashier Grand Opera Week Corley Co San Carlo Grand Opera Co Aida Faust Carmen Hansel and Gretel Eve Il Trovatore Grand Geers Week Eldg Solomon Alte
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