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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1939
Page
3
A long list of named residents and visitors from Opequon Winchester Mount Pleasant and surrounding areas share Christmas visits and Sunday gatherings. Names include Baetter een Chelles Williams Rad Newlin Claude Wallace I N Wallace and son David Guy Fauver Walter Bowen Paul Campbell and families. Also noted are illnesses and hospital stays for Mrs George Hummer and Mrs Gordon Moore among others.
Deborah Baublitz and Ray Kimbel of Washington were weekend guests of R. G. Trussell. William Cadwallader of Mt. Peste visited with his sister-in-law and brother. Louise Lemley of Hamilton stayed with her sister-in-law. Numerous local residents hosted dinners and visits with family and friends, including Mrs. Lomax Parker, Mrs. Brisco Williamson, and Mrs. Kara Grove. The Ladies Trinity Lutheran Church announced a Silver Tea on Wednesday evening.
MiLldale Va January 7 Mrs M T Oliver visited Mrs Clay Kirby Saturday evening. Mr and Mrs Thomas Pierce visited Mr and Mrs Leonard McDonald Sunday. Mr and Mrs Herbert Brown of Front Royal visited Mr and Mrs George Stickley Sunday. Roy Oliver family welcomed a son Rex Franklin born December 31. George Martin of Winchester visiting friends here. Mrs John Armel and Mrs D C Brown of Front Royal spent Wednesday with Mrs George Stickley. Marguerite Armel visited Isabel Stickley last week. Mary Morrison is on the sick list this week. Mrs E G Brown visited Mrs Roy Oliver Tuesday.
Canterbury notes from Canturburg Virginia list Ed Madigan as ill at home and transferred to Winchester Memorial Hospital. James Perry has returned from six months in Leespurg with friends. Betty Lou White born December 21. Several local families hosted guests over New Year and celebrated Kathryn Perry’s ninety first birthday with gatherings. Additional local visitors included the Whites, Holloways, Martins, and Welsh family members from Berryville Stephens City and Martinsburg.
Middleway Va January 7 192x weather has been cold since Christmas but pleasant recently. Local activity is quiet with residents returning to schools. Visitors include G S Newcomb of Winchester two week visit, Mrs Coleman Lyons with sister Mrs D B Childs, Mrs R N Smith and son in Winchester, Edward Shaul with friends, W R Barnes trip to Purcellville, Edith Grantham Christmas visit with her brother J A Grantham, Clemmye Baker hosting dinner with guests W B Baker, G S Newcomb, Bill Baker and families, and Clarence Swartz with family.
A Christmas Eve pageant at Rest Church drew a large congregation and praise for the Sunday School. Watch Night services followed at M S Snapp home with games and refreshments. Local residents and guests from Washington and Martinsburg sharing holiday visits and dinners, including Brady, Schlack, Gordon, and Ridgeway families.
Cross Roads Va January 1 1939 marked the twenty fifth anniversary of Mr and Mrs A J Marple of the place A sumptuous dinner was served at their home Guests included Mr and Mrs A R Spaid and Paul Spaid of Hooks Mill W Va Mr and Mrs Cleve Marple of Hayfield and Mr and Mrs J B White The couple and their six children Milton Alice Robert Lawrence Maynard and Laura were joined by friends and relatives for a day of fellowship Mrs Rosa Nelson Mrs W W ______
Hicks Mrs Woodrow Sine Miss Ruby Nelson and Mr Dick Shif fers visited Mrs Esta Mc Kee on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Woodrow Sine and Mrs W W Hicks spent Tuesday in Romney. Mr W W Carpenter returned to work Monday after several weeks absence due to a sick family.
Brush Creek notes report local visits among Stephens City Moorefield and Gain esboro residents during the holidays. Arlene DeHaven suffers bronchial pneumonia under physician care at Rex Light’s home, after prior double pneumonia and stomach trouble. School resumed January 3 as families note ongoing care and recovery among residents including the Whitacre and Holliday households.
HOGUE CREEK Va Jan 7 Mr and Mrs Herbert Kump Miss Dorothy Kump and brothers spent Christmas with Scott White and family. N K Larrick and Brengle of Winchester joined a turkey dinner at Larrick home. Guests of S T Larrick included Gardner and children Mossie Larrick Rudolph W H Clowser and Marples. Scott White visited uncles William and Edward Ashby over Blue Ridge. News of illness: A L Nail and William Cooper ill but improving. Anna Hoover broke her right leg while visiting. Cleve Marple and Irvin Marple celebrated their twenty fifth anniversary with many friends. Community mourns Dan Kerns death and expresses sympathy.
Greenway Gleanings reports visiting family from Charlottesville Need more W Va and Berryville with extended kin including Punkhouser, Combs, Perry, White, Funkhouser, and Cadwallader. Illnesses noted for J H Funkhouser and Richard Pitcock. A well attended Yule program at Greenway Church, plus visits by William Walker and others.
And children and Mrs. Daisy Grubbs motored to Hagerstown to visit relatives. Guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Howard White were Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Funk and Mr. Charles Stro snider, all of Winchester.
Oranda Virginia January 7 After a long spell of real winter weather we are all enjoying the present very mild weather Mr and Mrs Joseph Hausen fluck Jr of Washington DC are receiving congratulations on the birth of a son several days ago Mr Frank Mowrey was brought to his home here from Winchester Memorial Hospital last Saturday after being a patient there for seven weeks Mrs Mary Spiker who is ill with pneumonia is a little better Mrs Mary Boggs of Marlboro who is staying at the home of Mr and Mrs M M Orndorff at present spent Thursday at the home of her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs James Smith at Smiths Mill Recent guests of Mr and Mrs Clint Mowery included Mr and Mrs James Miller and daughter Elizabeth and Miss Mary Edmondson of Oranda Master George Benton Stickley of Winchester and Miss Helen Shull of Marlboro ae The trustees of Walnut springs Church are doing quite a lot of repairing and cleaning in and around the parsonage
Albin Virginia residents report weekend travels and visits. Mr and Mrs L J Hartman spent time in Roanoke with relatives. Mildred Snyder left for Red Spring NC after visiting parents. Mrs Carrie Clayton has improved after illness. Frisby Smith regained mobility after a cold. Alice Smith returned to Fincastle from Christmas at home. Edwin Smith returned to college in Pennsylvania. Lewis Hudson and Mary Byrd Hudson visited Esten Affleck in Wadesville. A J Tavenner and Sally Tavenner visited Washington. Charles Spitzer visited friends in Berkeley Springs WV. Allie Shull of Martinsburg visited sister Floyd Crim. Hilda Alma Orndorff and Barbara Triplett from Winchester spent a day in Washington. Lewis Hudson moved his cider mill to expand store and filling station.
Stephenson notes record Mrs E W Smallwood of Rest visiting Berryville friends and relatives with Miss Martha Richard of Stephens City. Bertha Ashwood and others visit Hagerstown Md. Also listed are visits to Blue Ridge Sanatorium Charlottesville and Schnectady New York, plus updates on Mrs M P Ebert and Mrs John Damrow.
Grimes Va January 7 preaching at Galilee on Sunday morning and night all invited. Mr and Mrs Arthur Orndorff hosted a New Year dinner last Sunday for a small group at their home. Mr and Mrs B F Hubbard and
Local notice reports the Galilee Sunday School electing officers for the new year: Superintendent C. E. McVay, Assistant Superintendent William Good, Treasurer Mrs. Ida Chamberlin, Secretary Robert Russell, Organist Mrs. Gladys Good, Assistant Organist Miss Irene Brown, Janitor Harry Newlin. Community notes mention Mrs. James Grimes visiting Martinsburg and Miss Lillian Haycock's discharge from Winchester Memorial Hospital. Residents express hope for a peaceful, prosperous year with fewer accidents and no wars.
Miss Ethel Kremer returns from Baltimore as Lebanon Church residents share holiday visits. Families including the Borden, Stickley, Hockman, Bowman, Funkhouser, Whittington, and Lindamood clans gather for tea, reunions, and dinners. Illness noted for Charles Lindawood. W. L. Whittington, age 75, walks to and from events.
The fragment references events around Strasburg on Saturday and mentions Wilbur and Walter Brown and Ray Henderlight with Frederick Bowers on Sunday. Miss Ida Keller remains ill at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Children of Mr. Cleveland and Mrs. Eula Peer visited their grandfather, Mr. Uriah Brill, on New Year’s Day with a turkey feast.
Armel notes New York visit by Ned Fleury and sister Sarah at George W. Fleury's home. Philadelphia guest Mrs. T Arthur Sherman Jr. at her parents' house. Willis Gault of Washington and family enjoyed holidays with Bertha Armel. Ken Holt closed for winter. Florida trip taken by J C Holt couple. Winchester guests include G Don Gray Jr. and Spicer family. Price relatives from Lu ray hosted by Charles and Martin Price. Mozelle White returns to Winchester for work. School resumes after holidays. midnight Dawn Patrol showing at Capitol Theatre in Winchester drew attendees. J H Funkhouser improves after illness. William Mallory and wife visit John Hughes's home. C W Gardiner and family from Stephenson guests here. Nannie Newcome ill at home. Mrs James Cornwell hosts small gathering Monday.
Mrs Richard Smith and her son Jacquelin with Miss Virginia Page drove to Washington and stayed overnight. Miss Katherine Page joined them later. Miss Ann Lewis visited Miss Josie Bomberger at Boonsboro. Max Kable a Blue Ridge College student from Westminster Md with his mother Mrs C H Kable. Mrs Robert Smith hosted an afternoon tea with guests including Mr and Mrs Richard Smith and family, Mrs Jacquelin Smith and daughter Lucille, and Misses Kate Powers Virginia and Katherine.
Miss Ann Lewis and Misa Elinor Grace Mr Battaille Kemp a student at V P 1 has returned after spending the holidays with his parents Mr and Mrs J Kemp. Mr Charles Castleman Wi dinner guest. Recently of rM ard Smith and family. Mrs Dennis Stull of near byville spent several days week with her daughter Mrs Lee Racey. Mr and Jack Falls Churcher Mr and Eldridge Catterton and little of Marlboro Md spent the days with the latter's oon Mrs James Parks. Recent guests of Mr C Ny Galoway and sister Miss Béssié Galloway were Mr Harry Wills Misses Katherine and Rebeckah Kern and Mrs Kackley of Winchester Mr Mason Morris Mr and Mrs Robert Galloway and Joe Galloway of Washington cy Mr and Mrs Frank Alexander visited relatives in Charles Town Mr and Mrs Walter Saffell and little daughter and Mrs Mabel Cameron of Front Royal spent Sunday with the latter's sister Mrs Guido Thompson. Mrs William Harper Dean and sons Wesley and John have been visiting Mrs Dean's daughter Mrs Kenneth Levi at White Haven.
Cross Junction notes Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Braithwaite hosted a turkey dinner Sunday for children, grandchildren, and relatives. Guests included the Whitacres, Collins, Kerlins, Dick family, Choucleres, Raymond Kerlin, Woodrow and Howard Collins, Dawson, George Whitacre, Coleman Dunn, Frank Chapman, Juanita Shaw, Gerald and Howard Braithwaite, and others. Also present were the Edwards and Scrivener families, Erle Edwards, and Harvey Braithwaite of Martinsburg.
Rosenberger Virginia Jan 7. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bean of Washington DC called on Mrs. I B Frye Monday. Mr and Mrs H A Snapp were visiting relatives in Hagerstown recently. Miss Mamie and Miss Sarah Smicks visited Mrs. I B Frye Sunday afternoon. Edwin Orndorff of New Jersey was guest of his mother Mrs Virginia Orndorff recently. Maynard Brewer of Winchester spent Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs William Brewer. Ernest J Shook of Bayard WV spent a week with relatives here.
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