Barrs host buffet honoring Mary Byrd Hudson
Mrs. Cecil Barr and husband entertained 65 guests at a Thursday buffet supper in Millwood Ave home honoring Mary Byrd Hudson niece of Mrs Barr. Hudson’s marriage to William W. Goforth Jr. is planned for next month with Philomena Lerew performing. Hudson is daughter of Lewis and Hudson and granddaughter of R. G. Clevenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Barr
Millwood Ave
Winifred Yost
William Massie
Chanticleer Inn
Jane Russell Cather
James Randolph Larrick
T. Russell Cather
S. Steward St
Wilfred Cather
Douglas Cather
H. W. Butler Jr
William Boyce
Calendar of Events at Clarke County Tuesday July 27
Calendar item lists daily meetings and gatherings including Clarke County Historical Society tour at Berryville a.m. and various clubs. Other entries note Madison lodge IOOF municipal band at Rouss hall Lions Exchange Moose meetings at George Washington hotel and home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke County Historical Society
Berryville
Court House
White Post
A. m. Madison Lodge
Ioof
Rouss Hall
Lions Club
Sarah Zane
Exchange Club
George Washington Hotel
Moose
Gretchen Cole Shop Plans Fashion Show Benefit
The Gretchen Cole Shop announces a fashion show at 8 30 p m Sept y at the George Washington hotel to benefit Winchester Memorial hospital fund. A local and regional modeling contest will feature entrants, with the winner receiving the outfit she models. Entrants ages sizes 9 13 through 16 1 2 may call Mr Hensington at the shop to enter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gretchen Cole
George Washington
Winchester Memorial Hospital Fund
Mr. Hensington
Beatrice Wymer and Roy Jones Wed in Loudoun Street Home
Beatrice Virginia Bucklew daughter of Charles Wymer Strasburg and Roy Cleveland Jones son of Willie Jones Luray were married yesterday by Rev R S Schmucker at his North Loudoun Street home. They work at American Viscose in Front Royal and will reside in Strasburg. Francis Vaughan arrived to join Mrs Vaughan and children Abney Payne home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice Virginia Bucklew
Charles Milton Wymer
Strasburg
Roy Cleveland Jones
Willie Jones
Luray
R. S. Schmucker
N. Loudoun St
Jones
Front Royal
Mr. Vaughan
Francis Vaughan
Gladys Collins Wed Wade M. Du Bose in Hagerstown
Gladys Collins and Wade M. Du Bose were married in a July 16 ceremony at St. Paul's Methodist Church Hagerstown. The bride daughter of Mr and Mrs C E Collins of Bunker Hill wore white with navy blue accessories and red rose corsage. The groom son of Mr and Mrs Charles Du Bose of Inwood worked as a mechanic at H H Triggs garage Inwood and is a World War II veteran. They live in an apartment in the H H Triggs building after a Berkshire Mountains and Lake Ashmere honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.E. Collins
Bunker Hill
Gladys
Wade M. du Bose
Charles du Bose
Inwood
Norman L. Trott
St. Paul’s Methodist Church
Hagerstown
Martinsburg School
H. H. Triggs Garage
Berkshire Mts
Lake Ashmere
H. H. Triggs
Surprise Birthday Party Honors Mrs A C White
A July 18 surprise birthday at 1026 Kent St honored Mrs. A C White. Attendees included many relatives from Winchester Hagerstown Augusta Blacksburg and Hayfield with several siblings and in laws present. The event featured family guests traveling from multiple towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald May
Paul G. Miller
James F. Teets
A. C. White
Kent St
Albert Socks
Louise Socks
Jenny May
Louise Ann
Hargerstown
James Miller
Charles Dinges
James Lowery
Edgar Lee
Kenneth Boyce
Maurice Ritter
Nancy
Sonny
Winona Teets
James Gary
Winchester
Thomas Haines
Augusta
W. Va
Robert. Haines
Andrew White
Catherine White
Frank White
Hayfield
Commercial and Savings Bank
Wins Scholarship for Local Student at University of Virginia
A son of Mrs. Mary McCoy from this city has earned a year scholarship to the University of Virginia where he is a sophomore and a Phi Beta Sigma member. He made the dean's list for the past two semesters and led Handley High School class of 1947 as president and Glee club member, receiving the Kiwanis outstanding senior award. He works as a beokeeper at Southern States ene Co. plant in Seaford during the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary McCoy
University of Virginia
Phi Beta Sigma
McCoy
Handley High School
Glee Club
Kiwanis Club
Jimmy
Beokeeper
Southern States Ene Co. Plant
Seaford
Berryville Baptist Fete Plans Set For Wednesday
Berryville Baptist Sunday School fete and annual picnic announced for Wednesday. Daily Vacation Bible School enrolls 67 with Morris Cather of Winchester as superintendent and a list of assisting ladies. Picnic will be at Rouss Park Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville Baptist Church
Morris Cather
Winchester
Percy Camper
Montford Mallory
Eleanor Camper
John Racer
Lee Brown
Elmo Smith
Winter Sowers
Elbert Carlisle
Fred Jones
Wm. Shackleford
Rue Levi
Lucy Allen
Edw. P. Berlin
Anual
Rouss Park
Lions Clubs to Send Delegates to International Convention
Three Lions Clubs from Winchester Stephens City and Berryville will send delegates to the 31st Lions International convention opening Monday in New York City. Delegates leaving Winchester include Mr and Mrs Sebert Smith and others. Stephens City party lists Massie Wisecarver Stickley Funk Lovett. Berryville sends C A Hobert deputy district governor and Mr Mrs Walter Wisecarver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Clubs
Stephens City
Berryville
Lions International
Monnday
New York City
Winchester
Sebert Smith
J. R. Alexander Jr
J. Lee Miller
Llewellyn Jackson
Mary Jackson
Robert Smith
Howard FE. Massie
Roy Wisecarver
Robert EK
Eleanor Patterson Publisher Dies at 64
Washington publisher Eleanor Medill Patterson known as Cissie and editor of the Washington Times-Herald died suddenly at her Marlboro Maryland home. She was found in bed, marking a sudden death for a leading newspaper figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Eleanor Medill. Patterson
Marlboro
Patterson
Cis~sie
Washington Times-Herald
Judges Lineup by Towns and Associates
A long list of judge pairings and associates is documented by town, including Dolans Russell Fletcher and H B Rick for Gainesboro Nat Smith, Newtown George Shyrock, Old Forge W E Kingrey, and Kernstown John S. Smith with C E Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Owings
Newtown
George Shyrock
F. Estes Kline
J. H. Argenbright
Old Forge
W. E. Kingrey
C. A. Terault
Ray Brumback
Albin
Guy Smith
Zeiler Bageant
S. L. Hawkins
Brucetown
S. W. Shewbridge
Wilson Whitmore
Charles Duvall
Nefistown
Clayton Pingley
Henry Lewis
Esten Rudolph
White Hall
John Smith
C. W. Lamp
B. F. Strother
Carpers Valley
Miley Pannett
Earl Carper
George Bpowle, Jr
Greenwood
Jesse Carpenter
W. N. Bayliss
H. T. Snapp
Kernstown
John S. Smith
C. E. Campbell
John C. Gold
Etiquette Qs From Roberta Lee On Riding Manners Names And Smoking
A reader cites etiquette guidance. On riding with a groom present a man should help the girl mount and dismount. Correct mispronounced names politely and in a calm manner. Ask permission to smoke when visiting a friend’s home.
Lesson In English By W L Gordon Incipiency and common misspellings
English lesson notes cover misused phrases pronunciations and spelling mistakes. It defines incipiency as beginning and gives sample sentences and synonym guidance for vocabulary expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Gordon
Peoria Named From Indian Phrase for Place of Fat Beasts
The city of Peoria, Illinois, derives its name from an indigenous term described as meaning a place of fat beasts, reflecting local lore about wildlife abundance in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Illinois
BC Salmon Tops Canadian Fisheries Value in 1920s Ranking
The Salmon of British Columbia is the most valuable product of Canadian fisheries with lobster second cod third halibut fourth and herring fifth according to the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Hornbill Nesting Pair Sealed Inside Hollow Tree
A female hornbill prepares to lay eggs as the male seals her inside a nest cavity in a hollow tree, guarding the entrance during incubation.
Wearable Pattern 4672 Seeks New Wardrobe Helper
Basic easy sewing pattern 4672 with underarm panel end gusset aims to improve sleeve fit and silhouette. Includes illustrated instructions and comes in sizes 12 through 42. price and mailing details required for order from Winchester Evening Star Pattern Dept. 243 West 17th St New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Evening Star
Pattern Dept
West 17Th St
New York
N. Y
Anne Adams
Rainfall Helps Garden Crops at Local Curb Market
Rainfall boosts yard and curb market harvest with Hale Haven peaches and several apple varieties among offerings. Vendors include Mrs. Walter Larrick, Mrs. Clarke Wright, Mrs. R. C. Carter, Mrs. R. C. Algier, and T. Newton Cather. The market runs 7 a.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays with Grover Schlack as market master.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hale Haven
Williams
Walter Larrick
Highview
Clarke Wright
Stephens City
R. C. Carter
RFD
Winchester
R.C. Algier
Hayfield
T .Newton Cather
Grover Schlack
Peat Moss Noted For Moisture Absorption Abilities
A historical note describes peat moss as a material with a spongelike structure that can absorb and retain moisture effectively.
Deputy State Head of Draft Selected
Richmond July 24 appoints Col Asher Harman former director of state selective records as deputy director of the new draft set up Col Millst F No State director of Selective Service Col Neal also announces three officers for headquarters detachment on the adjutant generals staff Lt Col James Jones Jr admin and final officer Lt Col W Linn Ball medical officer 1st Lt James G Massie head of manpower division the entire personnel of the office of selective service records is being absorbed into the Selective Service system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Col
Asher W Harman
State Office of
Selective Recor
Millst F
Selective Service
Col. Neal
Adjutant-General
James Jones Jr
W. Linn Ball
James G. Massie
Neal
Office of Selective Service Records
French Mining Engineer Masi Simon Discovers Canadian Minerals
A fragment notes that minerals were first discovered in Canada in 1604 by a French mining engineer named Masi Simon. The entry lists this early exploration claim with limited context and no additional dates or locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Masi Simon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mary Byrd Hudson
the Barrs
Whitacre-Pingley
Rt. 3
Helen Jean
Ray. Whitacre Jr
Presbyterian Manse
Ronald Wilson
Stephens City School
New S
Whitacre
Charles Bishop Streit
Philippine Sea
Jessie B. Streit
Art F. Streit
States
Mediterranean
Richard Lee Sie
North Carolina
Arnold
Blacksburg
Lester D. Arnold Jr
Ann Clay
Mary B
VPI
H. C. Light
Woodside
Clearbrook
Mrs. Bunting
Mrs. Earl Bunting
Mrs. Jones
Miss Casey
Michigan
Nathaniel B. Jones
Camby Casey
Brook’s Pharmacy
the Evening Star
Virginia Russell
Falls Church Council
William Schuyler Post
Budweiser
B. J. Sager
Gladys Collins
Wade du Bose
Mrs. Dunn
William Dunn
Barbara
Lester Arnold
Mr. Dunn
John W. Eady
Latane St
VPT
Hayfield 4-H
Margaret
Billy Ramey
Bryant Sisters
Ernest Lull
Joseph Kurfurt
Margaret Broadbent
Phildelphia
Nellie Stipe
S. Cameron St
Stipe
Lull
Alma Whitlock
Orangeburg
S. C
G. Frank Butsler
Shirley St
Sterling
Cand Cobain
W. Boscawen St
Jimmy McCoy
Mr. and
Mrs. Louderback
Louisville
D. Oscar Louderback
Southern Wholesale Confectioners Convention
Brown Hotel
Punkie” Robinson
Kenneth Robinson
Stony Acres
Merrimans Lane
Keveney Bliley
Mrs
Meltons
Howard Melton
Mrs. Melton
Ashton C. Walton
Ellis Ford
Philadelphia
Lawrence Ford
Sea Side Park
N. J
Lester
Paul Miller
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Margaret Goss
Margaret Hodgson Goss
Winchester Golf Club
Phil Young
Gaunt
Berryville Baptist
Eleanor Patterson
Roberta Lee
National Ave
Vanceboro
Margaret Marcil
Oscar Marcil
Schenectady
Marcil
Maine Woods
Ofene Omang
Dr. Scholl
Lovett Bros. . Loud
the Commercial & Savings Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Brannon’s Cleaners
Loudoun
the Food Center
S & F Bargain Store
N. Cameron St
Dressmakers Supplies
Hamburg
Cather’s
Cather & Moling
Timberlake’'S
the Linen Store
Haldeman
Haldeman’s Creamery
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