County News Briefs Highlight Local Socials and Church Activities
Last Sunday a New Year dinner gathered guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Hensell. Little Miss Freda Tusing remained indisposed. Rich Hill orchard owner DeCallo Russell has rented the properties for another year and will stay. Galilee Sunday School elected officers for the new year led by William Good as Superintendent and Robert Russell as secretary. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Hubbard hosted a New Year dinner with attendees including Mrs. James Grimes and Mrs. Bradford Baker. Leslie Stipe of Pittsfield and Mr. Stipe recently visited, with other local visitors listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Hensell
Freda Tusing
DeCallo Russell
Rich Hill
Robert Clevenger
Galilee Sunday School
Illiam Good
Jonas Chamberlin
Robert Russell
D. K. Russell, Jr
William Good
Irene Brown
N. C. Hensell
Harry Newlin
Benjamin Hubbard
James Grimes
Bradford Baker
Martinsburg
W. Va
Lillian and
Minnie Haycock
Clearbrook
Stephenson News and Local Visits in Stephens City
Stephenson notes mention Miss Martha Richard returning home from holidays in Stephens City. Lafayette Omps of Martinsburg visited his brother A. L Omps. Ruby Carpenter took over the Stephenson Grocery. J M Gore and Mrs Ashwood hosted guests, with holiday visitors from Ridgeway, Martinsburg, near Macedonia, and Durham among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Prince
E. W. Smallwood
Ridgeway
W. Va
H.L. Snapp
Martinsburg
M. L. Price
Macedonia
Harry C. Rickard
Durham
N. C
Edna Wisecarver
Goldie
F. M. Yeakle
Daisy Noonan
Winches
Round Hill School Reopens After Holiday Break
Chambersville notes detail visitors and family gatherings from Winchester and Hagerstown. Gladys Smith of Hagerstown vacationed with family. Colleen Rosier and Betty Lou Bradfield visited Mrs. Bessie Lonas in Winchester. Ruth and Lottie Wise Carver stayed with Aunt Mrs. Robert Long in Winchester. R. S. Armel of Winchester visited R. L. Payne’s family. Cora Rosier and son Jun ior with Raymond Bradfield and daughter Betty visited W. W. Brewer family. Yvonne Baylas of Kernstown stayed with grandparents John and Mrs. McKeever. Frank Orndorff of Opequon visited sister Mrs. P. H. Ritter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambersville
Round Hill
Aoe
Gladys Smith and Small
Hagerstown
Scott Hawk
Colleen Rosier
Betty Lou Bradfield
Bessie Lonas
Winchester
Ruth
Lottie Wisecarver
Robert Long
R.S. Armel
R. L. Payne
Cora Rosier
Raymond Bradfield
Betty
W. W. Brewer
Yvonne Baylas
Kernstown
John McKeever
Frank Orndorff
Opequon
P. H. Ritter
Local Notes From Reliance Va Include Births Ills and Visits
RELIANCE VA Jan 7 Mrs Ella Kerns ill with cold Silas Henry improving Rev and Mrs H E Richardson welcome a daughter Ruth Layne Miss Genevieve Grover and William Stickley visited Washington over the weekend Mr and Mrs A C Stickley were New Year guests of R R Stickley family Mr W O Cooley and son Billy and Emory Cooley from Washington DC visited C C Bowen family Christmas T he Christian Endeavor held a watch night service New Year s Eve with music games and refreshments Mr Carroll Poole of Waynesboro
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reliance
Ella Kerns
Silas Henry
H. E. Richardson
Ruth Layne
Genevieve Grover
William Stickley
Washington
A.C. Stickley
R. R. Stickley
W. O. Cooley
Billy
Emory Cooley
Washington, D. C
C. C. Bowen
C. H. Lakey
Jimmy
Tilden Stickley
Christian Endeavor Society
Carroll Poole
Waynes
Local notes from Boro Virginia Christmas visits and illness
The article records visits by residents including J. D. Cooley recovering from blood poisoning and Miss Fisher Eastman with Miss Frances Eastman and Mr. Berford visiting Miss Louise Stickley. It notes Mrs. Robert Steele convalescing after gallstone surgery at Winchester Memorial Hospital and illnesses of Pie and Mrs. W D Mitchell with severe colds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boro
J. D. Cooley
Fisher Eastman
Frances*Eastman
Mr. Berford
Louise Stickley
Robert Steele
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Pie
W.D. Mitchell
Rest Brevities: Christmas Celebration at Rest Church
The Christmas pageant The Bethlehem Way at Rest Church drew a large crowd and featured songs by the choir and male quartet. Eight school members received pins for attendance, a custom continued into 1938. Several local ministers led the Union Prayer meeting, and New Year sermons were preached at Best Church. Various residents visited relatives in West Virginia and Maryland during Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rest
Rest Church
Bethlehem Way
Smallwood
Daffin
Amoss
Hiser
Bunker Hill
Best
Paul Ridgeway
Wichita
Kas
Charles Howard
Romney
W. Va
Holmes Snapp
Martinsburg
E. W. Smallwood
Melvin Clark
C. E. Ridgeway
John Hardesty
Berryville
Blanche Stipe
Sue Prince
E.V. Smallwood
Amos Prince
Stephenson
Charlies Brady
Frostburg
Warren Snapp
Christmas Socials and Visits Past and Present
The article lists numerous local families and guests over the holiday season. It mentions Lester Price and family, Sue Prince, E. W. Small, J. W. Mancher and June of Hagerstown, and Mrs. F. O. Moulden hosting Christmas guests. Dorothy Roberts visited her grandmother, A. S. Bowes, and Miss Josephine Eubanks with Mrs. J. W. Schlack. Ridgeways returned from Florida, Kenneth Smallwood visited Pennsylvania, and Aunt Mary Powell, a respected community figure, is improving after Christmas Eve illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Price
White Post and Son
United States
Sue Prince
E. W. Smallbi
T. H. Spen
J. W. Mancher
June
Hagerstown
F. O. Moulden
Dorothy Roberts
Bowes
Bowers
Josephine Eubanks
J. W. Schlack
C. Ridgeway
Carol
South
Florida
Kenneth Smallwood
Pennsylvania
Mary Powell
Reynolds Store Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Reynolds Store Virginia reports multiple visitings and hospitality events. Dinner guests and supper parties include Mrs. Harry Largent, Mrs. C. W. Moore, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Ambrose, and others visiting families such as the Luttrells, Batt, and Lewis. Weekends feature extended family gatherings and exchanges across Oakand W Va Great CaCapon and Salem areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitacre
Wood Luttrell
Salem
Bnlonzie Shank
Robert Luttrell
O. O. Luttrell
George Spillman
Oakland
W. Va
Walter Moore
Lee Ambrose
Purcell Dick
E. D. Shank
Elson Oates
Susan Lewis
Ernest Batt
Howard Reynolds
Lee Crossen
H. C. Reynolds
Miss Ann Smith Visits Mother in Virginia
Miss Ann Smith of Washington spent the Christmas holidays with her mother at Silver Spring in Wickliffe Virginia units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wickliffe
Ann Smith
Washington
Silver Spring
Social Roundup Keeps Local Visitors Busy
Mr. Kenneth Williams of Berryville visited Cecil and John Wolfe. Mrs. Robert Smith and daughters Elizabeth Wellford and Louisa attended an afternoon tea for Mrs. Frank Galloway and daughters of Buenos Aires. Armon Starkey returns from Pontiac to visit relatives. Richard Smith Jr. spent a Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Smith in Prince William county. Teresa Wynk returns to Charlottesville Hospital after a short stay with Harry Wynkoop family. Ella and Bessie Johnston visited their sister Mrs. Clarence Grim near Charles Town WV. Mrs. James Perks and family return from Falls Church and Marlboro Md visits with Mrs. Jack Ellis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Williams
Berryville
Cecil
John Wolfe
Robert Smith
Elizabeth, Wellford
Louisa Smith
Richard Smith
Frank Galloway
Buenos Aires
Armon Starkey
Pontiac
Mich
C Johnston
Richard Smith, Jr
Bernard Smith
Prince William County
Teresa Wynk
Charlottesville
Harry Wynkoop
Ella
Bessie Johnston
Clarence Grim
Charles Town
W. Va
James Perks
Shirley Perks
Frank Alexander
Jack Ellis
Falls Church
Eldridge Catterton
Marlboro, Md
Nineveh notes social visits and illness updates
Nineveh Virginia residents share holiday travel and gatherings. Mrs. D S Hughes returns to Charles Town after Christmas at Wheatland Manor. Misses Helen Hawes and Hazel Hawes visit Margaret Welsh. H E Johns visits Washington. Ashby Powers improves after illness. Mrs J M Jett hosts bridge with Elizabeth Blackmere Carrie Spenser Portia Spenser Elizabeth White Mary Evelyn Steele Julia Steele Roberta Earle Nancy Smith. Christmas guests at Alvin Hummer home include James Allen Turner Bowen and Grim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nineveh
Hughes
Charles Town
W. Va
Wheatland Manor
Helen
Hazel Hawes
Pennsylvania
Margaret Welsh
H. E. Johns
Washington, D. C
Ashby Powers
J. M. Jett
Elizabeth Blackmere
White Post
Carrie
Portia Spenser
Elizabeth White
Front Royal
Mary Evelyn Steele
Julia Steele
Stephens City
Roberta Earle
Milldale
Nancy Smith
Strasburg
C. E. McKay
H. F. McKay
James Allen
Turner Bowen
Grim
Winchester
Alvin Hummer
Mrs Bayliss Undergoes Two Surgeries in Winchester
Fawcett Gap Virginia report says Mrs Venner Bayliss, stricken with critical illness at home, was taken to Winchester Memorial Hospital where she had two serious operations. She is reported as doing as well as can be expected. Mr and Mrs Robert Snapp and children Roland and Betty Jean, and Lucille Brumback attended a Rennes?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fawcett Gap
Venner Bayliss
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Robert Snapp
Roland
Betty Jean
Lucille Brumback
Oranda Notes Christmas Guests and Visits
Oranda Virginia reports a holiday season full of visits. Dinner guests included Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Winkfield of Strasburg, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Power, and others from Martinsburg Front Royal and Winchester. Miss Minnie Orndorff returned home after months in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oranda
J. M. Brumback
J. M. Winkfield
Strasburg
Wilson Power
H. R. Reynolds
Martinsburg
W. Va
Archie Trenary
Mattie Trenary
M. C. Keys
Front Royal
Louise Stickley
Reliance
Garland Snapp
Middletown
Washington, D. C
Minnie Orndorff
Frank Pingley
Guy Pingley
Minebank Ford
Meline Renner
Rose Renner
Edna Renner
Orson Renner
Winchester
C. C. Carpenter
Washington
Clinton C. Himelright
Leslie Coffelt
W. A. Coffelt
John Chandler
R. A. Miller
M. M. Orndorff
Mabel Orndorff
Clary
William M. Stickley
Vaucluse
Laura McInturff
A. C. Stickley
C. O. Watson
Miriam
Helen
Stephens City
A. H. Jackson
Weekend Social at Kercheval Home Sparks Local Guests
One party at the Harvey Kercheval residence near Summit Point W Va hosted relatives and neighbors including Harvey Brumback of Staunton Elizabeth Bywaters returned to Waynesboro Va to resume school after a funeral J H Brumback of Washington attended along with the Snapp family and others at Opequon and Winchester visitors from Fishers Hill and Mudd of Winchester also visited Clarence Jenkins family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New One
Harvey Kercheval
Summit Point
W. Va
Harvey Lee Brumback
Staunton
Lee Brum
Elizabeth Bywaters
Waynesboro
Bury the
Oh Teachers Co
W. Racey
Clarence Jenkins
Frank Brumback
Frank Pritchard
Carrie Snapp
Robert Snapp
Betty Jean
Roland Snapp
Opequon
Christen Nie Pitcock
Fawcett Gap
Wae Brumback
Washington
M. J. Billmyer
Jackie
Winchester
Harry Clagett
John Smith
Fishers Hill
C. L. Smith
Richard Mudd
Couple Visits Cumberland Home of Mrs. Gertic Pangle
Mr and Mrs Robert Jay and their child Dorothy visited in Cumberland Maryland at the home of Mrs Gertic Pangle last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Jay
Horee
Gery Dorothy
Cumberland, Md
Gertic Pangle
Stephens City Notes
Stephens City notes report local residents visiting relatives and guests from Martinsburg Sherman Towson and Winchester. Kenneth Mowery remains ill at home while Rev Homer Welsh also stays ill. Several families travel from Roanoke Dayton Ohio and Reliance for gatherings amid winter visits.
Weekend visitors travel through Middletown Va area
Rev and Mrs J T Brown and three children returned from Richmond after visiting Mrs Brown's ill mother Mrs Everly. Elaine Sperry returns from Washington DC. Archie Conner and three children from Baltimore stayed with Walter and Mrs McCauley. Kenneth Hooley and mother Ethel Hooley from Manassas visit their former home. Charles Propes Hunter Long and Rob1ert Plum of Shenandoah visited Claude Carper's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
J. T. Brown
Richmond
Local Social Notes Highlight Regional Visits
Opequon spent Sunday with sister Miss Anna Cougaill. Mr. and Mrs. Warren Furr hosted guests including their son, daughter-in-law Carroll Purr, and Purcellville native, plus Clarence Crouch of Aldie. Helen Campbell of Lebanon Church returned home after visiting Cletts and Mrs Campbell. Sophie Clark left Warsaw North Carolina to resume school duties after holiday visit with George and Mrs Clark. James Williams residence improved with fresh paint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opequon
Anna Cougaill
Warren Furr
Carroll Purr
Purcellville
Clarence Crouch
Aldie
Helen Campbell
Lebanon Church
Cletts Campbell
Sophie Clark
Warsaw
N. C
George Clarke
James Williams
Wedding Announcements Highlight Budget Savings
A wedding notice announces a couple’s upcoming ceremony with emphasis on affordable plans and discounted vendors. The brief notes names of the couple and venue while stressing economical options for guests and services.
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Grimes
Ter
Leslie Stipe
Pittsfield
Mass
andMs. J . Stipe
Snapp
Earl Prince
Fawcett
Stephens
Jenney
Lois Madigan
Warren Corbin
Sperryville
Charis Waters
Dixie Putum
Shepherdstown
Laura Heartley
Charles Tobin
Frank Atkins
Joe Snow
T. A. Grim
Calvin Grim
Ed Campbell
French Reid
Nose
Eugene Adams
Athey Sergant
C. M. Graham
Roanoke
Norman Bean
Madeline Colors
Claude Heartley
Clarence Heartley
Charles Heartley
Kenneth Mowery
A. W. Doggett
Aubrey Dogett
Dayton
Ohio
George Sillik
Towson Md
Homer Welsh
Northern
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