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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1928

Page

3

Rosalie Adele Nelson Weds Mr Baehr in New York Church

Miss Rosalie Adele Nelson daughter of Mr and Mrs Neil Kinloch Nelson of New York married Mr Robert Sheridan Baehr son of Mrs Eugene Baehr of Mount Vernon at the Church of the Transfiguration in New York. The ceremony was performed by Rev W Harold Weigle Jr with few relatives present. They plan to reside at 188 East Seventy Fifth Street after a honeymoon. The bride descends from Thomas Nelson Jr signer of the Declaration and Hugh Nelson former U S minister to Spain. The groom, Princeton 1925 alumnus, is linked to New York importing business with his brother.

Rosalie Adeleson Neil Kinloch Nelson New York Robert Sheridan Baehr Eugene B. Baehr Ismere Mount Vernon N. Y Church of the Transfiguration Ev. W. Harold Weigle, Jr Europe Francis K. Nelson, Jr Arthur Baehr Hugh Nelson United States Spain Kent Place School Summit N. J Virginia Interment College Bristol Robert B. Nelson Winchester Baehr Princeton Princeton Club University Club of Mount Verran

Miss Josephine Cooper to Undergo Appendicitis Operation

Miss Josephine Cooper left last Saturday for Philadelphia to undergo an appendicitis operation at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital. She has two sisters connected with the institution, Mildred Cooper a registered nurse and Mary Katherine Cooper a student nurse.

Josephine Cooper Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania Cooper Mildred Cooper Mary Katherine Cooper

Centenary Reformed Church Picnic At Opequon Lake Park

The annual picnic of Centenary Reformed Church and its Sunday School is set for tomorrow at Opequon Lake Park. Members planning to attend are prompted to come prepared for a day of fellowship and outdoor activities.

Centenary Reformed Church Opequon Lake Park Pic

Chester Gain Resigns for Winchester Furniture Post

Chester Gain leaves the Queen street store of F. A. Minor after nine years to join a new Siehler Brothers operation in Winchester under Manager Roy Avey. Avey recently moved from Martinsburg Furniture Company in Martinsburg.

Chester Gain Queen Street F. A. Minor Winchester Roy Avey Siehler Brothers Baltimore Avey Martinsburg Furniture Company Martinsburg Journal

Elected Officers Named for Hose Company Ladies' Auxiliary

Mrs Grover Clevenger elected president of the South End Hose Company Ladies' Auxiliary at a regular meeting held Friday night Others chosen for the coming year include Mrs Frank Brown vice president Mrs Bennie Jones secretary and Miss Pearl Grim treasurer A lawn party to benefit the hose company was planned for July 26 27 and 28 in front of the company building

Ladies Hose Company Grover Clevenger South- End Frank Brown Bennie Jones Pearl Grim

Commandant Mars Transferred to Staunton Office

Commandant and Mrs James Mars who led Salvation Army work in Winchester have been transferred from Newport News Virginia to Staunton Virginia where they will reside in the future.

Mars Staunton James Mars Salvation Army Winchester Newport News

Reunion Meeting for Old Stone Church Group

Members of the Old Stone Church Memorial Association plan a meeting at 319 North Braddock Street with Mr. W. O. Parlett hosting at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon to arrange a reunion and county picnic.

Old Stone Church Memorial Association W. O. Parlett North Braddock Itreet

Slanesville Couple Are Wedded Here

A marriage license was issued to Robert Deem and Eula Hockman of Slanesville West Virginia. Deem teaches in Slanesville and is the son of T H Deem. Hockman is Isaac Hockman’s daughter. A license was also issued to Boyd Hinton of Summit Point West Virginia and Catherine Cain daughter of W M Cain. Hinton is C B Hinton’s son and a farmer.

Slanesville Corporation Robert Deem Eula Hockman West Va T. H. Deem Isaac Hockman Boyd Hinton Summit Point Catherine. Cain W. M. Cain C. B. Hinton

Girls Athletic Association Tea Thursday

Members of the Girls Athletic Association will hold their regular monthly tea at the club room Thursday evening from 5 to 7 o'clock.

Girl’s Athletic Association Gils’ Athletic Association

Club Names Committee and Swimming Instructor Plan

The committee in charge will be Miss Miller Wisecarver chairman assisted by Misses Maynard Sutphin and Irene Sinkabine. At a recent call meeting the association suggested Mr Otis Sargent be engaged as swimming instructor to meet at the American Legion pool each Wednesday evening starting July 18. Miss Edna Lamb was recently taken into the club.

Miller Wisecarver Maynard Sutphin Irene Sinkabine Association Otis Sargent American Legion Edna Lamb

Hotel Manager Carlton Collins Visits Cross Junction

Carlton M. Collins, manager of the Continental Hotel in Washington, stays as a guest at Hotel Jack and will spend time with his sister and brother in law, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Braithwaite, at Cross Junction. Collins is a former manager of the George Washington Hotel.

Carlton M. Collins Continental Hotel Washington Jack E. W. Braithwaite Cross Junction Mr. Collins George Washington Hotel

Town shoppers and visitors listed by names and towns

A roster of individuals visiting town on shopping trips or for business includes John D Marker Marlboro Clay Carr and son Boyce Bageant Gainesboro M Castleman Castleman's Ferry Van Meter Hack Bartonville J M Gore Stephenson August Graver Washington S W Grim and daughter Steph ENS City Ernest Meade White Post J T Burwell Millwood Kathryn Haymaker White Post W H Painter Steph ens City Mrs Shumate White Post George Lee Stone Bridge Mary Lee Wardensville Samuel O Neal Vaucluse B B Parker Woodstock C R Hardesty Summit Point Warden Wardensville Baker Chamberlin White Post Edgar Smoke White Hall Edward Gardiner Bunker Hill Charles Polhamus Summit Point Charles McIlwee Hayfield S W Shewbridge Clearbrook Hugh Pierce Wadesville Dr Noble Whitacre Cross Junction.

John D Marker Marlboro Clay Carr and Son Boyce B. A. Bageant Gainesboro M. Castleman Castleman’s Ferry van Meter Hack Bartonville J. M. Gore Stephenson August Graver Washington S. W. Grim Woodstock C. R. Hardesty Summit Point Warden Wardensville Baker Chamberlin White Post Edgar Smoke White Hall Edward Gardiner Bunker Hill Charles Polhamus Charles MclIlwee Hayfield S. W. Shewbridge Clearbrook Hugh

Emmert Store Staff Picnic Outing At Big Eddy

Emmert's milliners sales staff bookkeepers and manager head to Big Eddy near Charles Town bathing beach for an hour of swimming and a picnic supper. The outings are a regular summer tradition for Emmert employees including the Martinsburg store staff.

Emmert Emmert’s

Return From Large House Party In White Marsh Valley

Mrs. Richard Evelyn Byrd and her son Capt. Thomas B. Byrd returned from Philadelphia after a weekend at a White Marsh Valley home. The note lists social visitors and engagements including Emma Howard Wight's marriage to Avery Donovan in Winchester.

White Marsh Valley Richard Evelyn Byrd Capt Thomas B. Byrd Philadelphia William A. Glasgow

Local residents noted visiting and returning travelers

Mr and Mrs R B Herndon of Wheeling W Va spent weeks with relatives and friends and returned to Winchester from Washington. Roy Mitchell of Boyce R F E Metz of Berryville Reid Riley of White Post and John Dean of Keyer W Va were recent business visitors here. Mrs A J Ware returned home after a week with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs M T Dunn at Opequon.

R. B. Herndon Wheeling W. Va Winchester Washington Roy Mitchell Boyce R. FE. L. Metz Berryville Reid Riley White Post John Dean Keyer A. J. Ware M. T. Dunn Opequon

Widespread Visiting in Frederick Area Residents

Frederick Maryland and nearby towns see a steady stream of visitors and travelers. Mrs Elizabeth Kern and grandsons spend time at Harewood Farm near Charles Town West Virginia with friends. Others attend gatherings in Washington Norfolk and Baltimore while planning trips to Niagara Falls Massanetta Springs and Reddit proofs.

Elizabeth Kern Master Campbell Harewood Farm Charles Town W. Va

Guests and visitors noted at area hotels and homes

Mr W F Smith and family from New Orleans are guests at the George Washington Hotel. Miss Winifide Anderson returns after visiting Newport News and Staunton. Mr and Mrs Lemuel Anderson drove to Staunton for the weekend. Mrs Joseph Miller has returned home after a visit in Washington. Mrs A G Swanson spent two weeks with relatives in Takoma Park and returned home. Miss Mary J McCone nurse heads to West Point to join her mother. Mr Waller Bokkelen of UL Van Bokkelen visits for business with Sprint and Petley regarding the apple market. Mr Lang spent Sunday in Charlottesville with a patient wife. Miss Florence Gerschenk of New York visits Mrs Bessie Gerschenk. Mr and Mrs M S Hudgon and son return from time with Mrs Hudsons parents on East Piccadilly.

William C. Stuart William C. Stuart, Jr Billy Newport News Max Lowman Chambersburg Pa Pennsylvania Railroad Company V. C. Kline Harrisburg A. J. Kline Harris Addition Colonel Lowman Mr. Kline Miss Hathaway Hys Motor Clearbrook Washington R. F. Sowers W. F. Smith New Orleans George Washington Hotel Winifide Anderson Staunton, Va A. G. Swanson Takoma Park D. C Waller Bokkelen UL. van Bokkelen New York City Buenos Aires Sprint and Petley

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Pies Rosalie Adele Nelson Mr. Baehr Wne Miss Byrd Virginia Beach Mary Byrd Evelyn Byrd Shipley William Byrd Clarke County Sun Stone Church Virginia I. Miller Red Cross Queen Quality Bostonians Goodyear Huntsberry Mr. C. M. Collins Vist Presbyterian Loudoun Street Shenandoah Valley National Bank Battlefield Inn Kernstown S. M. Chiles Chiles Kathryn Dispanett Elsie Mathews Elnora Clevenger Robert Glaize W. A. Collins George Allison, Jr Carlisle Blackburn John Glaize Mr. Wight William Meredith Wight Emma Howard Wight Avery Kk. Donovan B. €. Yost Capon Lodge Hampshire County W.va Mary Alice Yost Joyce Talbot Lois Talbot Virginia Peery R. F. Cline B. F. Slane W. R. Foreman Eugene Stuart Chevrolet Sales Company Los Angeles Calif Mrs. Stuart Stuart Vernon Wrenn Registered Service International Asheville North Carolina L. L. Hockman Orkney Springs Hotel Orkney Springs, Va Messrs H. L. Benham H. L. Price A. H. Teske F. A. Motz Blacksburg, Va J. Wilbur Warner Frederick, Md Fred Cramer Akron, Ohio B. A. Humston South Loudoun Street Jennie Brigga Lexington Verna Bucher Memorial Hospital Wilbur Cather Sarl Clark Mrs. Heitt North River Dorothy McCauley Kathaleen Shiner B. T. Clark Edward Goss Cumberland Parsons James McFadden B. W. Logan J. M. Logan Salem, Va Hotel Jack George May Charles Howard N. Cather North H. ©. Jones Courtney Caroline Bahlman Niagara Falls Canada A. A. Walters George W. Lind Ridings Chapel W. T. O’rear Thelma O’rear Dayton Milton O’rear Betty Ann Hirth City H. R. Stipe Elizabeth Krouse Massanetta Springs Harrisonburg The Presbyterian Church Joseph Carpenter Merchant Marine Wallace Bowly Smithfield Avenue Robert Giffin William J. Nesbitt Richard E. Griffith, Jr Rachel YV. Miller Emily Miller Martinsburg Stephens City J. F. Ffolliott Norfolk Joel Cochran Joel John J. Kiger Alexandria, Va Mises Charlotte and Elizabeth Jones Young Peoples’ Conference Loring Pingley Loring Pingley, Jr Clem Edinburg Carroll Roberts Harold Crawford Nancy Amble Crawford Parkersburg Gray Gables Inn South Washington Street Crawford Miss Ambler Mason Ambler Allen Bond Raymond Poole Edward Marling John Vetter Lemuel Anderson Joseph Miller Mary J. McCone West Point Mr. Lang Charlottesville, Va Mrs. Lang Blue Ridge Sanatorium Florence Gerschenk Bessie Gerschenk William McKennie Lovett Bros Mrs S. W. Fletcher State College Chicago Thompson Ville Model Kayser Golden Rule Kiwanis Club
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