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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1936

Page

2

Community Notes Share Summer Visits Across Counties

Mrs. J. G. Lowe traveled from Steunton to visit relatives in Harrisonburg and with Mr. and Mrs. James Churches in Baltimore. Numerous locals spent weeks at Orkney Springs and Charlottesville plus attending a Junior Auxiliary conference. Relatives visit in Staunton, Lynchburg, Richmond, Washington and Philadelphia, with several University of Virginia and medical college alumni returning home for summer.

T. P. Jolliffe Frank Chandler Gayle Harrisonburg J. L. Langbein Wright San Antonio Texas J. Lawrence Garver Garland Brown Bobby Carroll Brown Helen Lane Virginia Baker Frances Jolliffe Orkney Springs Mary Thompson Lillie Garver Nettie Tucker Yowell Emmanuel Chapel Louisa McLeod Lynchburg J. L. Carper Helen Anders State Teachers’ College Burg Westhampton Harrison- Trene Strode Richmond Messrs Leonard Largent University of Virginia Lloyd Martin Robert Gardiner Virginias Medical College John Locke Millary Fork Union Academy Fork Union Mae. Burch University of A Opha Carroll Fenton John Williams Herbert Williams Brookneal Annie Baker Margaretta Helen Brown Margaret Vorous Lindsey Charles A. Jones Robert Hicks Port Royal Henry Peyton Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore Nm Strode Staunton Mollie Pyle Ray Pyle Marshall -Wiley Beulah Taverner Washington, D. C E. A. Lindsey Virginia Burch Mary Denny Charlottesville Mae Burch Elizabeth Jolliffe Thomas Pyne D. S. Estep Thomas Carper John Lee W. H. Racey Dickerson Golightly John Golightly Winchester Carrie Weakley Pennsylvania Floyd Eddie Knight Elkton Zombro John Edward Earl Zombro Sam Garver Garver Elmer Ritter Takoma Eee Cd. Co Berryville Vv. P Kattanooga i Blacksburg Other Johnston

Rest Brevities Column Highlights Local Visits

Rest Virginia July 3. Charles Merritt and wife with daughter and mother from Ohio are visiting relatives here. Skyline Drive trip occurred Monday. Rest Sunday school juniors held a weiner roast at Jordan Springs Friday. Martinsburg guests Holmes Snapp stayed with Mr. and Mrs. David Prince and Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Smallwood. Charles Gordon and granddaughter Lucille Gordon visiting relatives near Washington. Hagerstown family H 8 Moulden spent Sunday with Mrs. F. O. Moulden. Ernest Flowers and children from Middletown visited Mr. J. W. Flowers and family Sunday. George Schlack and Martinsburg family visited Fred Mauzy and family Monday.

Rest Charles Merritt Mr. Merritt Ohio Skyline Drive Jordan Springs Holmes Snapp Martinsburg David Prince E. W. Smallwood Charles Gordon Lucille Gordon Washington H. 8. Moulden Hagerstown F. O. Moulden Ernest Flowers Middletown J. W. Flowers George Schlack Fred Mauzy

Whitacre Household News and Local Visits

Mrs. Whitacre hosted the Ladies Aid Society of Ebenezer Church of Christ on Wednesday. Families visiting relatives in Winchester Capon Bridge Martinsburg and Cross Junction are listed among ongoing local social notes and memorial events.

George 5. Whitacre Ladies Aid Society Ebenezer Church of Christ Kenzil Whitacre Pinchester Walter Oates George Whitacre Winchester Russell Pugh Winchester Memorial Hospital R. E.L. Whitacre Harry Dolan Staige Dolan Leon Smith Gainesboro George S. Whitacre S. Clyde Loy Forks-of-Ca Harry Gardiner Virginia Kerns Grimes Robert Luttrell Clint Johnson O. W. Dick K. Grubbs Harry Largent

Canterbury Notes from Cant erburg July 2

Mr Dearmont Madican of Washington DC spent Sunday at his home here Mrs Hattie Fuller visiting daughter Mrs Nannie Bray at Reliance Mr and Mrs Leroy Franklin Cedarville visited her parents Mr and Mrs William Headley Mr and Mrs D E Rowland and their son spent Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs T C Ferrebee Miss Nellie and Mae Painter of Bunker Hill WV spent the weekend with their brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs L W Painter

Canterburg Dearmont Madican Washington, D. C Hattie Fuller Nannie Bray Reliance Leroy Franklin Cedarville William Headley D. E. Rowland T. C. Ferrebee Nellie and Mae Painter Bunker Hill W. Va L. W. Painter

Brucetown Brevities in Virginia Social Notes

Mrs. Mary B. Whetzell returned from Charleston West Virginia after two weeks visiting her niece Mrs. John Williams. Carlton Manuel of Winchester and Florence Pyne hosted family calls. Frank Woolford and daughter from near Martinsburg visited Ollie Jefferson. Andy Whitacre and daughter drove to Martinsburg. J R Smith visited Marion Marshall in Swimley. Julian Snapp Jr hosted dinner for Herbert Fishel with guests Fishel and Snapp families.

Brucetown Mary Whetzell Charleston W. Va John §. Williams Carlton Manuel Winchester Florence Pyne Frank Woolford Martinsburg Ollie Jefferson Andy Whitacre J. R. Smith Marion Marshall Swimley Julian Snapp, Jr Herbert Fishel J.B. Snapp

Local families visit West Virginia and nearby towns

Sr. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Stine and guests toured points in West Virginia on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Russell and daughter joined Kenny Roberts Joe Feagans Randolph Colston in Rest Virginia Summit Point West Virginia for dinner at Mrs. John Locke. Herbert Fishel and wife spent Sunday at Stephens City.

J. P. Stine Ray Russell West Virginia Kenny Roberts Joe Feagans Rest Randolph Colston Summit Point W. Va John Locke Herbert Fishel Stephens City

Refuge Notes from July Social Gatherings in REFUGE VA

Sunday guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Conner included eree and family from Winchester and Miss Mariam Sizer. Leonidas Steele spent weeks with his aunt and uncle at Bayard. Various locals hosted relatives and friends visiting from Richmond Washington Durham and Winchester. multiple families and individuals visited, attended services, or traveled between REFUGE and neighboring towns.

Refuge H. C. Conner Oe . C Mariam Sizer Winchester Leonidas Steele William Licklider Bayard John Bray Earl Huff Boyce O. L. Grim Richmond Shirley Lillard Washington, D. C John Broy Silas Grim Phil Bowman Durham N.C Garland Broy John White Isaac Grim Julia Inlaw Howard Grim Norman Grim May Grim Elizabeth Ritenour E. R. Conner James Orndorff

Reynolds Store Notes

Reynolds Store Va July 3 dinner guests included Ira Bageant and two children from Washington DC plus Henry Bageant and Elmer Holliday. Miss Dellee Adams Gainesboro visited Mrs Earl Farmer several days. Families from Winchester Martinsburg and Gainesboro visited. A ten pound son born to Mr and Mrs Harry Gardner Sunday night. The Brannon baby ill with pneumonia. Dr Weems attending. Mrs Frank Lee Flowers visited Gainesboro. W Omps visit to Omps West Virginia.

W. Va C. W. Moore Michael Place Gainesboro Arthur Crossen Washington, D. C R. L. Omps Peter Ora Hottle Riley Hottle R. E. Place Grimes Robert Luttrell Harry Gardner Murvil Dick I. D. Shade Sargent Bishop Frank Lee Flowers Frank Flowers Ed St

Social notes from Siler Virginia and surrounding towns

Misses Katherine and Pearl DeHaven and Mr Jack DeHaven visited their sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Hubert Hutzler in Glengary West Virginia. Several families spent Sundays with friends and relatives in Siler and Martinsburg with numerous DeHaven and Whitacre family members mentioned.

Siler Katherine Pearl DeHaven Jack DeHaven Hubert Hutzler Glengary W. Va Othella DeHaven Madeline Whitacre R. A. Whitacre Albert Whitacre Yellow Springs Roy Spring Washington, D. C Leonard Russell Alice Adams J. E. Luttrell William Martha Joseph Benny Luttrell Harry L. De-Haven Ray DeHaven W. M. de- Haven S. A. DeHaven W. W. Clark Martinsburg Alvin Holliday Dc. J. Whitacre Lemuel Whitacre A. L. de- Hayen

Pleasant Items From Mt. Pleasant Virginia

Sunday visits at the Cochran home include Mr and Mrs Milton Cochran and Mr and Mrs Tom Marple of Florida visiting their son Perry Marple this week. Ladies Aid yard party planned for church ground July 7 to benefit United Brethren Church with training following. Sunday School at 10 and services at 11. Christian Endeavor at 8 led by Mrs Elmer Christian.

MT. Pleasant Miltion Clarence Cochran Tom Marple Florida Perry Marple Ladies’ Aid United Brethren Church Louise Perry Zirkle Williams Cedar Creek Elmer Christian Atha Dyke Alice Cochran Lucille Perry Martha Hazel Racey Theodore Hamilton Winchester Obias Hamilton G. Orndorff Vennor Milhon

Nineveh Notes Weekend Visits and Local Guests

July 3 report from Nineveh lists Ellen Lillian and Mildred McKay visiting Mrs. C. N. Shepherd at Rockland. Other locals and guests include Mrs. R. S. Johns returning from Memorial Hospital, and visitors from Severn Park Md, Martinsburg, Romney, Berryville, Front Royal and Hagerstown enjoying time with relatives and at Wheatland Manor.

Nineveh Ellen Lillian Mildred McKay C. N. Shepherd Rockland R. S. Johns C. W. Powers Memorial Hospital Guy Ray Nancy Ray Severn Park H. F. McKay Frank Adkins Martinsburg Charles Tobin Tanquery Romney W. Va Wheatland Manor T. B. Gold Berryville S. J. Cabell F.M. Hecht and Son Hagerstown Hech E. G. Johns

Death of Ira McKeever Resident of Rock Enon

Ira McKeever, born in Rock Enon, Va., died recently after a long illness. He lived most of his life in the community, loved hunting, and suffered paralysis twelve years ago. He spent his final years with his sister in Clear Brook, Va. Harvest is underway and crops suffer from lack of rain. The Back Creek road construction, ongoing over two months, is expected to benefit the area. Maynard Larrick and J C Rinker of Winchester visited here on Sunday.

Rock Enon Ira McKeever Maynard Larrick J. C. Rinker Winchester

Weekend visitors and health notes from Middletown

Middletown notes list weekend guests from Washington D C and Winchester including Mr Harry Covell Mr Henry Lallonde Miss Virginia Kline and Miss Helen Seaton. Other visitors come from Winchester and Clear Brook and Fayette City Pennsylvanian relations join the community. Mrs Nelson recovers from Johns Hopkins treatment. Community League plays progress with cast announced by director David K Muntzing. The Woman's Missionary Society schedules July 9 meeting at 2 30 PM.

Middletown M. Earl Kline Harry Covell Henry Lallonde Virginia Kline Helen Seaton Washington, D. C Gladys Kline William Snyder Winchester Frank Willey Ben Gore Clearbrook Nelson Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore David K. Muntzing Cecil Baker Little Son Pennsylvania Ben Rogers Baker Fred Manuel Washington Davis Manuel Woman's Missionary Society James T. Reely Henry Propes Elinor William Scullion Fayette City Claude Carper Betty Carper William F. Martin

Vacation Bible School Opens At Grace M E Church

The Daily Vacation Bible School will begin Monday July 6 at 9 oclock in Grace M E Church South. Miss Jeanor Wrenn of Strasburg will head the school with five assistants as department teachers for beginners juniors and intermediates. The two week program includes advance teacher meetings and full material preparation.

Sis Dove Baltimore Marjorie Cornwell Eewell Stephens City Grace M. E. Church South Jeanor Wrenn Strasburg Charles Henson C. E. Edmondson and Elsworth Keller Leeler Winchester Ruby Everly C. E. Cougill Washington D. C W. A. Everly Miss Ruby Everly Frederick Funk Bryan O. Brumback R. B. Snapp Kathleen Snapp J. H. Fisher Charlotte Baker Ellen Brumback C. W. Foltz Charles Pence Alfred Renner U. S. Navy Hawaii Islands Harry Renner Kathryn Funk Washington, Pa W. A. Clark Grottoes

Community Notes from Stephens City and Nearby

Stephens City items list weekend visits and travels of local residents including Ella Carter Edna Polhamus Will Baker Keene Baker RobSargent and Sargent family. Mentions church and social ties as well as births illnesses and a few job and farewell updates. Public notices of guests from Winchester Alexandria and Dayton Ohio are included along with sick lists and minor incidents.

Snapp Williams E. C. Brumback Middletown E. R. Campbell Harrisonburg R. M. Carbaugh W. H. Herrell Dorothy Paul Samsell Hilda Doggett Pocono Mountains Wiscasset Golf Club Mount Pocono Warren Dodson Alexandria Susie Carbaugh Adrienne Smith Winchester R. E. Aylor Raymond Aylor J. P. Samsell Will Barr White Frank Yeakle Roy Beaty Beaty Mabel Reid Vennie Hopewell Robert Hemlick A. W. Doggett Audrey Doggett Phyllis Audrey Ed. Barnes Dayton Ohio Roy Doggett John Manassas J. P. Carbaugh David Eversole Eldridge Lemley Nettie Yeakle Robert Ridgeway Calvin’ Grim Richard Eversole Grimran

Local Notes from Lebanon Church July Briefs

Lebanon area residents share visits and travels across Maryland and Virginia. Families attend yard parties at Coal Mine schoolhouse and Mt Hope Chapel hosts a Sunday service program with Lady Neighbors and Hershman quartet.

Mt. Hope Hershman Quartette

Also Mentioned on This Page

J. M. Casey Whitacre Mention Canterbury Stephens City Items Lebanon Church News Lebanon A. B. Keller Lois Keller Clinton Miller Mildred Brown White Hall Walter Brown Clarence Windle Norman Whetzel William Shumate Joe Loveless G.rs Alice Whetzel Luther Malone Russell Hulver Mt. Falls Charlotte Hottel Esther Richard Coal Mine Royal Neighbors of America Mt. Hope Chapel Carl McDonald Carlton Mahlon Triplett Muth Stella Jane Triplett Roy Triplett Carl Boyce Albert McDonald Olie Windle Margaret Fauver Bessie Bowers Fannie Brill Gertrude, Hockman Statton Frederick Bowers Thomas Lillis Carrie Cooley Marlboro Himelright Elmer Godlove Alfred Rinker W. B. Little Alma Louise Little Keith W. L. Snarr Elmer Snarr Laura Wilkins Neice Ruth Orndorff Harry Bowman George Turpin Ethel Kremer Buick Pontiac Chevrolet Plymouth H. W. Ebert Pine Motor CO Brad & Cecil Sts John W. Rosenberger & Co Virginia Duco John Miler & Co Supplies Cammertire CO Braddock & Boscawen Frederick, MD O. K International Shenandoah Motor Co., Inc International Panel Ford Bickers Baker’s Service Station McCormick
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