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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1928

Page

3

Social and Personal notes from Winchester July gathering

Miss Cornelia Gray hosted at Courtfield a dinner for the Girls' Athletic Association. Guests included Virginia Pangle Elizabeth Hollis and many others. Virginia Barnett elected to membership. Westward visit by S L Newcomer family from Pasadena. Rev W L Dudley plans a two week trip to the Valley of Virginia. Ray Gleason leaves for Franklin Ohio with gifts from Shenandoah Boxboard employees. Eastern Star picnic planned at Opequon Lake July 24. Margaret Henry to marry John Donoho at Myrtle Grove Easton. Powell descendants hold Fourth of July reunion at Llangollen Upperville with speakers Col Bryan Conrad Lucien Powell and others. Col Cuthbert Powell and Levin Powell historical notes cited.

Cornelia Gray Girls’ Athletic Association Margaret G. Henry Mr. Donoho Robert Goldsborough Henry Easton Margaret Bolling Henry John Frederick Donoho Baltimore Myrtle Grove Henry B. Mitchell Winchester Peyton R. Harrison Martinsburg W. Va Bryan Conrad B. M. Carter Stephens City Horace Smithey Berryville Cuthbert Levin Powell Llangollen Upperville Powell Homestead Middleburg Powelltown Bedford Cuthbert Powell Continental Army George Washington Continental Congress Crockett David Crockett Thomas Evans Philadelphia Winchesor Lucien Powell Purcellville

Recent Arrivals at the Washington Inn

Among the most recent arrivals at the Washington Inn on South Stewarts street are Mrs. J. H. Kabler of Washington DC Miss Helen Buckmaster of Columbus Ohio and Mrs. William Gordon and Mrs. Robinson of Alexandria Virginia.

Washington Inn South Stewart Street J. H. Kabler Washington, D. C Helen Buckmaster Columbus Ohio William Gordon Robinson Alexandria

Roanoke Visit Of Rev Dr Canter And Wife

The Rev Dr Harry M Canter presiding elder of the Winchester district and Mrs Canter are spending the past weekend with friends in Roanoke Virginia by motor.

H. M. Canter Roanoke Harry M. Canter Winchester Methodist Episcopal Church, South Canter

Mrs Sandoz and Mrs Harrison Guests of Harrison Family

Mrs Fritz Sandoz and Mrs William Harrison of Washington arrived yesterday and are guests of Representative and Mrs Thomas W Harrison at their South Washington home. Winchester hostesses plan a series of entertainments in their honor. Mr and Mrs Raymond Pugh of Martinsburg WV celebrate birth of son Kenneth Lee Pugh. Mrs Pugh formerly Elizabeth Plank of Winchester.

Fritz Sandoz William Harrison Washington Thomas W. Harrison South Washington Street Sandoz Harrison Winchester Raymond Pugh West Stephen Street Martinsburg W. Va Kenneth Lee Pugh Pugh Elizabeth Plank Frank Plank C.C. Perry C. C. Perry A. J. Drummon Rosa Downing James Lake Lawrence Joseph Hartley Nellie Anna Robert Dallas Elsie Clifton Dalton Roland Jem Jennings Funkhouser Mrs. Orebaugh Babe” Sargent Elwood Ridenour William Shane Charles Shane Virginia Avenue Martinsburg Journal

Mrs. R. M. Swimley Remains in Serious Condition

No improvement today in the condition of Mrs. Ross M. Swimley of North Loudoun Street who has been a Memorial Hospital patient for two weeks after a major operation. Her condition was described by relatives as extremely grave.

R. M. Swimley Ross M. Swimley North Loudoun Street Memorial Hospital Swimley Relas

Smith family returns from visit to Gates and Norfolk

Mr. L. R. Smith manager of the Emmett store on North Loudoun street and several of his children returned last evening by motor from a week's visit to relatives in Gates North Carolina and Norfolk Virginia. They were accompanied by Mr Smith's sisters Misses Glenn and Alfred Smith who will stay a couple of weeks at their home on South Cameron street.

Newcome S. L. Newcomer Pasadena Calif Inlaw Stewart Stipe Berryville Avenue Winchester Maryland Pensylvania Yellowstone Natorial Park

Improved after appendicitis operation

Miss Viola Dicks of Kernstown underwent an appendicitis operation yesterday at Memorial Hospital and is resting very comfortably today. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs John A Dicks and a Stephens City High School graduate.

Viola Dicks Kernstown Memorial Hospital Miss Dicks John A. Dicks Stephens City High School C. L. Golliday Stephens City Memorial

Voshells Vacationing at Camp Alleghany

Dr. Allen Voshell of the University of Virginia Hospital surgical staff and his wife with their young son left Charlottesville to spend July at Camp Alleghany near Ronceverte Greenbrier County West Virginia.

Voshell Camp Alleghany Allen Voshell University of Virginia Hospital Winchester

Miss Louise Moller to Marry Mr. John Wagaman

Announcement from Mr. and Mrs. M. P. Moller Hagerstown Maryland states their daughter Louise Moller will wed John Wagaman son of Judge and Mrs Frank G Wagaman of that city. The couple’s engagement followed a bridge luncheon at the Moller home on Potomac Avenue. The wedding is planned for August 22.

Louise Moller John Wagaman M. P. Moller Hagerstown Miss Louise Moller Frank G. Wagaman Miss Moller Potomac Avenue

Social round of visitors and motor trips in Martinsburg area

Local society notes list guests and travelers from Baltimore New York Washington and Florida visiting families in Martinsburg and nearby towns. Several members return from visits to Boyce Quogue Bedford and Ellicott City with plans for summer stays and business trips.

Mrs Freed and Miss Jones Attend Staunton Missionary Meeting

Mrs. C. A. Freed and Miss Mildred Jones departed yesterday afternoon for Staunton Virginia to attend a meeting of the Women's Missionary Societies of the Lutheran Church.

C. A. Freed Mildred Jones Staunton, Va Women's Missionary Societies of the Lutheran Church

Fisher Sails to Washington for Week with Relatives

Mr. Douglas Fisher from this city spends a week in Washington as the guest of his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Fling, visiting the capital and staying with the family.

Mr. Douglas Fisher Washington Mrs Fling

Local Guests and Returns Highlight Busy Week

Mr G H Lynn of Washington visits Hotel Jack as guest. Mr J M Hott returns home on North Braddock Street after a week with his son and daughter in law in Collingswood New Jersey and a stay with relatives in New York City.

Mr. G. H. Lynn Washington Hotel Jack J. M- Hott North Braddock’ Street Collingswood N. J New York City

Mrs Martha Crounse Returns Home From Visit

Mrs Martha Crounse returns to her home near Stephens City after two weeks with her brother Edward McGlathery in this city. Mr and Mrs D T Moore and son from Uniontown Pennsylvania were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs W H Moore on South Kent Street.

Martha Crounse Stephens City Edward McGlathery Mrs D. T. Moore Uniontown, Pa W. H. Moore South Kent Street

Sav ages attend funeral of J V Bell in Jefferson Co

Mr Joseph Savage and his daughters Evangeline and Evelyn Sav age of Jefferson county West Virginia visited yesterday afternoon to attend the funeral of his father in law the late J Vance Bell.

Joseph Savage Evangeline and Evelyn Savage Jefferson County W. Va J. Vance Bell

Mrs Nellie Hutsler Burial In Mt Hebron Cemetery Tomorrow

The funeral of Mrs Nellie Hutsler wife of David W Hutsler who died Monday at her Inwood West Virginia home after long illness will be held at her Inwood residence tomorrow Wednesday at three in the afternoon. The remains will be brought to Winchester for interment beside her mother Mrs Sallie Dick at Mount Hebron Cemetery. The cortege is expected at four o clock. She was 66 and is survived by her husband and five children Elmer Hutsler and Marvel Hutsler of Washington D C Mrs Sall Friffith of Sioux Falls South Dakota and others.

Nellie Hutsler David W. Hutsler Inwood W. Va Kright Winchester Mount Hebron Sallie Dick Hutsler Elmer Hutsler Marvel Hutsle Washington, D. C Sall Friffith Sioux Falls South

Obituary Details of Mrs. Charles Baker Family

Kota, Mrs. Charles Baker of Washington and Mrs. Arthur Varderie of Alexandria Va are cited. She leaves eight grandchildren, one sister Mrs Slice Erle of Winchester, and two brothers Samuel Dick of Martinsburg and Thomas E Dick of Morgantown West Va.

Kota Charles Baker Washington Arthur Varderie Alexandria Slice Erle Winchester Samuel Dick Martinsburg West Va Thomas E. Dick Morgantown W. Va

Boy Scouts Present Governor Smith With World Largest Derby

In New York on July 10 the Associated Press reports Governor Smith will own what is described as the largest brown derby in the world. The gift is arranged by Boy Scouts as a celebratory present.

Boy Scouts Associated Press New York Governor Smith

Bear Mountain Derby Draws Attention at Governor's Camp

The governor's afternoon visit featured a decorative headpiece at Bear Mountain camp. The derby stands five feet long and four feet high with a flat wide rim suitable for a cyclist to ride on.

Bear Mountain

Stockings Invented in Elev enth Century Revealed

The London Opinion notes stockings originated in the elev enth century but only recently has broader awareness emerged, a claim echoed by the Philadelphia Inquirer.

London Philadelphia Inquirer

Locomotive Parade Stuns Cow in Odd Rail Yard Scene

A Louisville Times note recalls a humorous sight as a locomotive rolled by with remnants of a car clinging to the front, a gag that amused the rural observer and highlighted a clash of machinery and bovine curiosity.

Weathering the Winter: A Public Call to Respect Women

The Atchison Globe quotes a provocative remark about women and cold weather. It highlights debate over gendered perceptions and calls for fair treatment amid seasonal hardships.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Gray Mr. Dudley W. L. Dudley Church of Christ Valley of Virginia Ray Gleason Franklin Gleason Shenandoah Boxboard ~Company Eastern Star Opequon Lake Daisy Shade William Brown Elmer Hodges Mattie Oates Florida Harold Jones Opequon Lake Park Trinity Methodist Church Powell Old Londoun County Col Conrad Mademoiselle Huntsberry’s Store Wilda Capper Ladies’ Shop W. D. Garvin Frank Wiseler Mount Jackson H. Clay DeGrange Dorothy DeGrange N. W. Roulette Walter Barnett Wee Kathryn Elmore Elsie Volckman William Ringgold Shenandoah Caverns Nina Williams A. L. Lowe Arthur Lee Lowe Boyce Ida Shimp Humphrey South Street Briggs Clarke County William M. Shimp Anna and Miriam Nathanson Leonardtown, Md Philip Kramer Fairview Avenue Keith Watt Morris G. O. Miller North Washington Street James Ingle Seabring, Fla Dabney Hardy L. L. Hockman West Boscawen Street Kathryn Esther Dudley South Cameron Street Eaglesmere E. C. Stuart Misses Stuart Wrightsville Beach, N. C Donald Weems Joseph Wyndham Neale Wyndham Warren, Ohio Ida Wyndham Edith Paris Hagerstown, Md Sara Bell Shirkey Ellicott City Mr. Kramer Florsheim-Kramer Company Messrs Buddie Edgell William Markwood Charles Town Leslie Grimm Harrisburg, Pa Walter Shiner Handley Avenue Norman Cole Standard Oil Company Annie Hardy Ingle C. P. Pifer A. M. Bodow R. T. Bryarly Hopewell Julia H. Minnigerode R. A. Kenney Naomi Kidwell C. A. Saum East Piccadilly Street John Bush John Keller Marshall and Donald Allentown L.S. Bush Mary Kline Broadway John Higgs Mrs. Boss Howard Kenney J. Walter Bailey Woodstock Bailey John S. Solenberger Shenandoah Valley Theatres Corporation Cameron and Rouss Avenue David Hutsler Mt. Hebron Florsheim Lovett. Bros Louisville Times the People’s Drug Kiwanis Club Endicott-Johnson S Kirson E Sons
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