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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1938

Page

8

Engagement announced for Miss Louise Stuart Martin and Ivan Rohrer

The engagement of Miss Louise Stuart Martin to Mr. Ivan Delmar Rohrer of Hagerstown Maryland was announced after a country home gathering hosted by her parents Mr. and Mrs John Martin in Clarke county Virginia. Rohrer attended Duke University and works with Schindel Rohrer and Company in Hagerstown. The couple are in Clarke county society circles and plan forthcoming nuptials.

Louise Stuart Martin Ivan Delmar Rohrer Hagerstown John Martin White Post Clarke County Martin Winchester Blue Ridge Mary Baldwin College Staunton Rohrer Clarence H. Rohrer Lony Manor John Ripley Buchanan Warrenton Fauquier County Hospital Polly Buchanan Washington, D. C Virginia William Standley Stokes, Jr Berwin Leny Manor Maryland Baltimore Philadelphia New York Russell Jones University of Indiana Bloomington Jones Juliette Jones

Midweek Lodge and Church Meetings and Class Reunion

At 0:00 p m the Winchester Rebekah Lodge meets in Odd Fellows Hall at Boscawen and Cameron streets. At 0:00 p m the Wiley Circle of First Baptist meets at Mrs Earl Hildebrands Gray avenue home. At 7 30 p m Handley High School Class of 1937 reunion banquet at the school cafeteria.

Winchester Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows’ Hall Boscawen and Cameron Streets Wiley Circle First Baptist Church Earl Hildebrand Gray Avenue Handley High School Wiley The

Kerns Host First Party At New Winchester Residence

Mr and Mrs Harry R Kern Jr hosted a July Fourth gathering at their new Courtfield home in Winchester. The party honored Mrs C Ridgeley White sailing to Berlin and included many local guests plus several from Clarke County. The county Garden Club meets tomorrow at 3 30 PM at Mrs William H Wilmers home with speaker Mrs Wilmer on Horticulture Activities featuring nosegays and garden flowers.

Harry R. Kern, Jr New Residence Winchester Golf Club C. Ridgeley White Berlin Kern Courtfield Marys Lewis Byrd the Kern White B. B. Dutton Mary Tha Burr Harrison Virginia Steck Virginia Boyd Mary Warden Boyd Fenton Nelson Rosalie Nelson Anne Kerr Russell Tucker Payne Charleston W. Va Bentley Thomas Georgia Conrad John Steck Paul Rosenberger B.M. Knight Donald L Lewis N. Barton John Sully John Rhodes James Cordoch Kibby McGown Martinsburg Taylor Pierce Harry Benham Seddon Nelson Richard Byrd Beverley Byrd Clarke County Henry K Agnes Mitchell Win- Clarke County Garden Club William H. Wilmer

Sunshine Club Picnic Sets July 7 at Reed Home Lawn

The Sunshine Club of Brad dock Street Methodist Church urges full attendance for a picnic Thursday evening July 7 starting at 6 on the lawn of Mrs. William H. Reed at 224 South Brad dock street. Guests welcome. Mr. and Mrs. George E. Senseney of Middletown Va welcomed a son on June 29.

Sunshine Club Braddock Street Methodist Church William H. Reed South Braddock Street George E. Senseney Middletown

Reunion for Handley High Class of 1937 Set Tomorrow

Handley High School senior class of 1937 will hold its first reunion tomorrow evening in the school cafeteria as a supper and informal gathering. Sponsors Edith Cornwell and E P Browning praised the class’s leadership and its honor court, with Joseph Ritter cited for its disciplinary achievements.

Handley Cafeteria Handley High School Handley Edith Cornwell E. P. Browning Joseph Ritter

Miss Sylvia Pope Weds Mr. B. T. Seven At Front Royal

Miss Sylvia Gladys Pope of Front Royal Virginia marries Revelle T. Brown of Clarke County and Washington DC at the bride s home ceremony with her father Reverend G E Pope officiating. The couple will live in Washington DC after a reception and motor trip following the ceremony.

Sylvia Gladys Pope B. T. Seven Front Royal Sare Pope Milldale Warren County Greenbank High School Greenbank W. Va Concord State Teachers’ College Athens Brown Boyce High School Boyce, Va Shepherd State Teachers’ College Shepherdstown Washington, D. C Dillon Pope Waynesboro Eva Massey White Post Virgil, Leland Rudolph Pope Mary Lanham Randolph Rodgers Boyce Jasamine Cobey Jack Colbert

Pearrell and Pickett Marriage Held in Cherry Run Home

Announcement states Miss Blanche R. Pearrell of Hedgesville and Mr. Charles N. Pickett of Cherry Run wed on Saturday July 2 at the Rev. George W. Stover's home on National avenue. Bride and groom are children of local families Harvey S. Pearrell and Norman Pickett.

Blanche R. Pearrell Hedgesville W. Va Charles N. Pickett Cherry Run George W. Stover United Brethren National Avenue Harvey S. Pearrell Norman Pickett

Unusual musical program at Lutheran Church concert

On Friday evening July 8 at 8 oclock the Young Womens Bible Class hosts a concert at the Lutheran Church of Our Saviour on North Washington street. Sid Willowby head of the Droop musical establishment in Washington and leading southern organist brings several noted artists for the program. A silver offering will be taken and a lawn party will follow. The public is invited.

Lutheran Church of Our Saviour North Washington Street Young Women’s Bible Class Sid Willowby Droop Washington South

Patients Improve at Middletown Home

William Arbuckle, moved from Bartinville to Middletown under the care of Mr. and Mrs. Allison Kline, is reported somewhat improved after a comfortable night and hearty breakfast. Alice Goode at the Kline home is also improved. both are being cared for by Mrs. Kline.

Middletown William Arbuckle A. T. Mussen Bartinville Allison Kline Alice Goode Kline

Old Fredericktown Club Meets Thursday for Garden Work

The Old Frederickstown Garden Club plans a 3 o’clock Thursday meeting at Mrs. H. S. Pifer’s home, 314 West Leicester street. No guest speaker is slated for this session.

Old Fredericktown Garden H. J. Pifer West Leicester Street Old Fredericktown Club Old Frederickstown Garden Club H. S. Pifer

Miss Byrd Hosts Departing Weekend Guests

Miss Margaret Lewis Byrd’s weekend guests leave for home. Miss Ann Shriver of Baltimore Miss Thomson of Norfolk Miss Caroline Grandy of Norfolk and Mr Dean of Richmond depart after the visit. Also guests Mr Brown Rolston of Alexandria and Mr Robert Portner of New York leave to return home.

Ann Shriver Baltimore Thomson Norfolk Caroline Grandy Mr. Dean Richmond Margaret Lewis Byrd Brown Rolston Alexandria Robert Portner New York Miss Byrd

Social notes keep busy with visits and travel

Mrs. John Heber Flood hosts a luncheon for Miss Laura Campbell visiting from elsewhere. A dinner remains planned for Wednesday night. Rev and Mrs Rodney Taylor and daughter Jane relocate to Sewickley after visiting Mrs Taylor's parents in this city. Virginia Cather and Lillian Oakes resume Virginia summer session after weekend at home. Several residents travel or host guests including trips to Delta ville Chesapeake Bay Virginia Beach and Washington.

John Heber Flood Laura Campbell Rodney Thayne Taylor Jane Virginia Cather Lillian Oakes University of Virginia Hester H. Rowland Bertha V. Kline Washington Chesapeake Beach

Modern Etiquette Q and A on Invitations and Mourning

The column answers reader questions on dinner invitations spoken by phone or in person, noting the supper plating setup with the soup plate on the service plate. It also states a girl may wear mourning for her fiancé equivalent to mourning for a sibling.

Millwood and Clarke County Social Notes Highlight Local Moves

Millwood and Clarke County social items record births and family visits including a daughter born at Winchester Memorial Hospital on June 29 to Mrs. Sally Harris Morrison of Aldie and Homer Morrison of New York. The piece also notes weddings, trips abroad, summer jobs, and plans of residents visiting or moving.

Millwood Homer Morrison New York Winchester Memorial Hospital Morrison Sally Harris Aldie

Carpers Headed to Lions Club Convention in Oakland

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Carper left Sunday for Oakland California by motor to attend the Lions International convention as delegates from Winchester club. They expect to return in the first week of August. Bryan Stotler and Earl Mason also plan to attend with delegates from Virginia and North Carolina, traveling by special train.

Lloyd Carper Oakland Calif Carper Lions International Winchester Bryan Stotler Earl Mason Virginia North Carolina

No Fishing Please Chicago Tavern Fishing Incident

Mrs. Emily Parmalis the tavern proprietress in Chicago complained when two customers removed the beer cooler lid and set up fishing gear in the icy water around the establishment, prompting police to note they chose a poor fishing spot.

Chicago Emily Parmalis

Pike's Peak Or Bust Automobile Test Run

George Green of Lambertville New Jersey drives a 1904 one cylinder car toward Colorado to test mountain highways. He stopped in Lincoln en route to Denver and says he has used the car every year except during the world war and he does not know its total mileage.

Pike’s Peak Lincoln, Neb George Green Lambertville N. J Colorado Denver

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Cecil Peer Warrenton Hospital Samuel United States Ida Humphries South Kent Street Sam Messrs. Louis and Samuel Zuckerman Clarke County Garden Club Mrs. Senseney Raymond Boden Betty Brucetown Maurice Trimble Sewickley, Pa E. C. Stuart Our Fountain Southern Dairies Brooks’ Pharmacy Haldeman’s Milk Virginia AutoToll Wilmer F. Shryock Agt Wilbur Anderson Frances Armel Beverley Bailey Evelyn Bailey Mary Katherine Baker Charles Beck Aloise Brill Lawrence Bell Richard Boyce Martha Lee Brown Marshall Boyd Gladys Butler Elizabeth Campbell Allen Boyles Anita Capper Kenneth Brengle Horace Browne Anna Carpenter Raymond Campbell Odetta Carpenter Eileen Cather Ray Campbell Louise Cooper Everly Carper Herbert Cather Thelma Courtney James Lee Katherine DeHaven Esther Haven Donald Clowe Gretchen Dorsey Mifflin Clowe Thomas Cochran Rosabelle Dorsey Douglas Crisman Evangeline Ebersole Marguerite Farmer John Ebert Phyllis Fries Lawrence Fauver Quentin Flickinger Jane Fugitt Dorothy Luttrell Huyett Light Colleen Massie James Lupton Bruce McDonald Alice McCormac Herbert McFarland Elizabert Morrison Linda Morrison Gordon Mclwee Kathryn Newcome Philip Meade Charlotte Nicodemus Robert Newell Elizabeth Oates Margaret Omps Luther Patton Ruth Omps John Ramey Alma Orndorff Helen Patton Norma June Richards Thomas Rosenberger Margaret Ritter John Rudolph Fu- Bene Fox Marie Funk Helen Avis Grimm John Gano Sybil Grimm William Green Andrew Grove Frances Grove Charles Harper Lilian Hanen Hilma Hottel Clarence Hers Alecia Beauty Salon Winchester’s Finest B&o Newark Plainfield Elizabeth Ly Harpers Ferry Miss Chappell Drakes Branch Kitty Chappell Mae Burch Allen-Brower Miss Burch Elizabeth Furnace Fort Valley York's State Teachers’ College of Farmville Chanters Mr. Haines the Willows Floyd Haines Valley Pike Massanetta Springs RED Cross Huntsberry Loudoun St Big Joe United Food Stores Mrs. Flood Miss Campbell Thomas Rodman Henry Schneider Arthur Shull, Jr Mrs Arthur Shull Cincinnati Mrs. Dutton Ben Deltaville Chesapeake Bay John V. Simpson John J. Williams Virginia Beach Messrs Jack Munhall Charles Kraft Mugging Club Nine Old Men's Club Capon River Hunter H. McGuire Fort Meade, Md Julian B. Lindsey T. Russell Cather Amos Schlack Newport News Elizabeth Morrison Packard Laird Wilmington Del Berryville Willy Grandy Percy Randolph Geraldine Fogle Fred. E. Willis Laura Lee Ida May Willis Hollywood, Fla Ida Points Willis John Hoover South Cameron Street Charles R. Anderson Howell M. Bond Fred S. Boyd George H. Eagle Joseph H. Funkhouser E. A. Humston Philip Klompus Commercial & Savings Bank U.S the Commercial & Savings Bank H HS. Larrick J. Henry Moling R. Charles A. Pine H. C. Sheetz R. Bruce Slonaker Clark M. Smith Dr. E. M. Steele John I. Sloat Chase National Bank Union Trust Company Roberta Lee Hugh M. Nelson Long Branch Frank Whiting Richard P. Whiting Tyson Gilpin Don Luis Mariano Zuber Duhler Margo Garrett Keith Britton Ocean City Edward Jenkins Red Gate Robert Goodwin John Goodwin Emilie Goodwin Maine Mr. Goodwin Billy Jacoons Weatherall Anderson Culpeper Edward G. Butler Benjamin Randolph B. O’f. Randolph la Jeunesse Adironacks Seranack Inn Charles Burwell Townsend Burwell Europe Harvard Burwell Clarke Carpers Charming Sunshine Cleaners Stafford Pifer Printing CO N. Loudoun St Underwood Peoples Service Drug Store Loudoun Street Peoples Service
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