Rotary and Legion weekly meetings and theatre debut
Calendar lists events for Thursday and Friday at Winchester Golf Club George Washington Hotel and Capitol Theatre. Rotary Club meets Thursday at 4:00 p.m. Legion Post luncheon Friday at 12:30 p.m. Woodmen of the World hold a session at 8:00 p.m. Little Theatre presents Outward Bound at Capitol Theatre at 8:30 p.m. A late dance at Winchester Golf Club honors Little Theatre cast members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Winchester Golf Club
R. Y. Conrad Post
American Legion Post
George Washington Hotel
The
Woodmen of the World
Odd Fellows Hall
Little Theatre
Capitol Theatre
Massie Family Plans Colorado Move in Late Week
Mrs. Joseph Massie and daughter Elizabeth Massie will leave Amherst Street home for Colorado Springs to live through June 1940. Massie relatives split between Colorado and Newport News with sons in college and military connections. home rented furnished. Nearby, christening at Christ Episcopal Church and other local notes on visits, births, and gatherings fill the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Massie
Colorado
Elizabeth Massie
Amherst Street
Colorado Sprigs
Colo
Marriage of Kathleen Oates and Robert Larrick
The Oates family announces the marriage of Kathleen Oates to Robert Vernon Larrick on June 13 in Point Marion Pennsylvania. Both couples hold teaching backgrounds and studied at Shepherd College and West Virginia University, with active church and youth roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annouce
Kathleen Oates
Robert Larrick
Fred L. Oates
Robert Vernon Larrick
L. Walter Larrick
High View
Timber Ridge
Point Marion
Leonard H. Hoover
Capon Bridge
Visit Notes And Local Arrivals In Winchester Area
Leave On Visit To Friends In Ohio Section. Miss Edna Renner of this city Miss Dorothy Henry of Hanover Pa and Mr Olin Renner of White Hall Md left last Saturday on a visit of some days to relatives and friends in Tiffin Ohio. Mrs Hazel Fries who underwent an operation in Memorial Hospital some time ago continues at her home near Cedar Grove. Mr and Mrs William Butler of this city recently moved near Upperville Va and Miss Gladys Butler will make her home in Washington. Visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs A B Lee of Burnt Factory on Sunday were Mr and Mrs William Carlisle Mr S G Newcomer Mr and Mrs Garland Ridgway Mr and Mrs Roy Carlisle and Mr and Mrs Roy Lee. Miss Frances Madagan Mrs John Madagan and Mr and Mrs Aubrey Madagan have returned home after spending the past weekend with friends and relatives in Washington DC and Gaithersburg Md. Mr and Mrs Clifford H Graves are receiving congratulations on the birth of a daughter Monday at The Women's Hospital in Baltimore Md. Mrs Graves was formerly Miss Mildred Funk of that city and Mr Graves is the son of Mrs Georgiana Graves of Winchester. The baby has been named Patricia Ann. Mr William Johns of Washington DC spent seven days in Winchester with friends. Mrs Bertie Crismore of Harrisburg Pa is a guest of her sister Mrs Jennie Newman of East Piccadilly Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
E. D. Funkhouser
John Norbeck
Virginia Campbell
Lebanon Church
John Marker
Opequon
Ohio
Edna Renner
Dorothy Henry
Hanover
Olin Renner
White Hall
Tiffin
Hazel Fries
Memorial Hospital
Cedar Grove
William Butler
Upperville
Gladys Butler
Washington
Frances Madagan
John Madagan
Aubrey Madagan
Washington, D. C
Gaithersburg, Md
Clifford H. Graves
Women’s Hospital
Ballmore
Local social notes from Winchester society page
Miss Betty Peace end her week in Winchester with Miss Betty Riley of West Piccadilly Street and left today for Round Bay Maryland. Mr Clyde Lanham of Alexandria visited friends in Winchester yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Lanham
Alexandria
Winchester
Imagined biography of Ann in Outward Bound rehearsal piece
A cast member writes a fictional 1919 born Englishwoman’s life tale inspired by love and social constraint. The narrator meets editor Henry, learns of his broken marriage, and chooses a secret bond over conventional marriage, facing social judgment and personal punishment.
Visitors arrive for two week stay in town
Reverend and Mrs Rodney Thaine Taylor and two children from Sewickley Pa arrive to spend about two weeks with Mrs Taylor's parents Mr and Mrs John S Scully Jr of South Stewart Street. Mrs Key Stuart of Wash with her cousin Miss Carrie Hunter at Gray Gables Inn. Mrs Alex Breckenridge who has been visiting friends departs yesterday for Hagerstown Md en route to Summersville W Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert B. Nelson
Christ Episcopal Church
George Stewart Fuller
George S. Fuller
Annapolis
Honolulu
Hawai
Tom Scully
Carrie Hunter
John
Scully
Hawaii
Gray Gables Inn
Rodney Thaine Taylor
Sewickley
Richard Stuart
Washwith
Miss Carrie Hunter
Berryville Social News Highlights Community Travel Visits
Berryville Virginia July 26 Bobby Hooker son of Mr and Mrs Tousley Hooker has returned home from Boyce where he visited Robert Creamer. Mrs Floyd Dorsey and her three children Laura Josephine and Freddy Drury left for lower Virginia for an extended stay. Mr and Mrs Fillmore of Washington are guests of Mr and Mrs B E Lafollette. Girl Scouts enjoying a Skyline Drive hike include Betty Boxwell Virginia Owens Gay Levi Elizabeth Ann Jones Martha Jane Jones Anne Lee Enders Eleanor Locke Reva Clarke Charlotte Feltner and Rose Ellen Ramsburg with Miss Mattie Clarke as chaperone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville, Va
Bobby Hooker
Tousley Hooker
Boyce
Robert Creamer
Floyd Dorsey
Laura
Josephine
Freddy Drury
Virginia
Skyline Drive
Betty Boxwell
Virginia Owens
Gay Levi
Elizabeth Ann Jones
Martha Jane Jones
Anne Lee Enders
Eleanor Locke
Reva Clarke
Charlotte Feltner
Rose Ellen Ramsburg
Miss Mattie Clarke
O Fallon Sisters Travel Plans for Washington Visit
Miss Mary O Fallon recently left for Washington to join her brother Mr Howard O Fallon of St Louis. The family will visit Williamsburg Norfolk Virginia Beach then Berryville before returning home. Archie Robertson, son of Mr and Mrs A F Robertson, has returned from Charlottesville after visiting his grandmother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary O'Fallon
Annie Stribling
Washington
Howard O’fallon
St. Louis
Archie Robertson
A. F. Robertson
Charlottesville
Social visits thread through Virginia towns this week
Miss Anna Briggs of Culpeper spent days in Berryville staying with Florence and Lula Shepherd. Mrs. Thomas E. Gold returned to Berryville after Baltimore visit with daughter Rebekah. Mrs. A C Cummins hosted Ella Collins of Philadelphia and Ruth Campbell of New York at Caryswood. Peggy Moore of Winchester visited Palmer Beverley of Milton Valley. Anna Moore stayed at The Plains with Cecil Moffitt. Mr. and Mrs. Charles McIntosh home after Blue Ridge Summit visit. Mrs. Josh Holmes and three children stayed with W S Powers family Longview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Briggs
Culpeper
Berryville
Briggs
Florence
Lula Shepherd
A. C. Cummins
Caryswood
Ella Collins
Philadelphia
Ruth Campbell
New York
Peggy Moore
E. Blackburn Moore
Winchester
Palmer Beverley
William Beverley
Milton Valley
Charles McIntosh
Master John McIntosh
Josh Holmes
Betsy
Jacquelin
Sally
Modern Etiquette Q and A Advice from Roberta Lee
The column answers seating rules for a guest of honor and the second guest at table, states that religion can be solace and God is the greatest friend, and confirms a woman may wear a spectator sports dress to a casual summer tea. The guidance reflects early 20th century social norms and decorum.
Local residents make travels and visits across cities
Miss Emily McCormick leaves for Chautauqua New York for a period of time. Miss Anne Cabell Williams goes to Boston to visit schoolmate Myrtle Nichols. Several families and individuals travel or return from trips including a World’s Fair visit to New York by Barnett Shenk Longerbeam Wheeler and Wisecarver. Virginia Shenk moves to Winchester to join National Fruit Products Company after prior Clarke Milling tenure. Dix family departs Rome Georgia after weeks with Dix seniors. J T L Jones visits Charlottesville for time with sister. A group of women shop in Washington on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Shenk
Clarke Milling Co
National Fruit Products Company
Winchester
Millwood Social Notes Tally Weekend Visits and Guests
Millwood Virginia residents record a series of weekend and short term visits. Richard E. Dole spent the weekend at his Clarke home while attending a camp at Fore Md Meade. Kenneth N. Gilpin returned from Mt Desert visiting his brother Donald N. Gilpin. Beverley Nelson came home from St Louis after two weeks with the Randolps. Mrs Nelson and two children remain as the Richardssons hosted a dinner for William Watkins and guests Captain and Mrs Johnston Mrs Kenneth Gilpin Mrs Frederick Spencer and Ned Lewis. Walter Westen entertained guests including Graham Dougherty. Captain Johnston Miss O Fallon Howard O Fallon Mrs Alexis Sommaripa and others attended. Alexis Sommaripa hosted dinner with guests including Ralph Richardson Captain Johnston Mrs Spencer Ned Lewis. Thomas W Meade visiting from Fore Md Meade with C M T C spent day with family before returning. Alexis Sommaripa and wife returned to New York Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millwood
Richard E. Dole
Clarke
Fore Meade, Md
Ralph Richardson
William Bell Watkins
Wild Cliff
Maine
Ewart Johnston
Kenneth N. Gilpin
Frederick Spencer
Ned Lewis
Walter West
Graham Dougherty
Mary O’fallon
Howard O’fallon
Alexis Commaripa
Alexis Sommaripa
Ewartston
Mrs. Sommaripa
New York
Jane Cary Randolph
Benjamin Randolph
William Bell Watkins, Jr
Winchester
Mary Dougherty
Fraser Dougherty
Anne Meade
Alice Winslow
Tyson Gilpin
Roland G. Mitchell
Kenneth N. Gilpin, Jr
Social Luncheons and Dinner Parties Attended in Virginia
Lavish social notes list guests at Minturn Keswick and The Moorings near Charlotttesville and Shepherdstown. Attendees include Lieut David Garfield Mitchell Benjamin Harrison Nina Mitchell and Edward Butler with several Baltimore Winchester and Front Royal hosts and guests at multiple gatherings.
Funeral for Miss Emma Catherine Snapp Held At Home
Funeral services for Emma Catherine Snapp were held yesterday at 3 PM from the home of her niece Mrs Edward C Goss 118 East Clifford street. Rev S L Flickinger D D and Rev Robert B Nelson presided with scripture prayers and hymns Rock of Ages Cleft for Me and Asleep in Jesus. Survivors include Mrs J Henry Moling Sr in her ninety fourth year and siblings Joseph Snapp of Brucetown and Mrs F Brooks Hodgson. Attending relatives and friends included Miss Mamie Crow Mr and Mrs Leslie Hensell and Mrs Joseph Snapp. Floral tributes were abundant especially a spray from Mrs Lillian High of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Catherine Snapp
Edward C. Goss
East Clifford Street
S. L. Flickinger
Robert B. Nelson
Flickinger
J. Henry Moling
Mamie Crow
Washington, D. C
Leslie Hensell
Martinsburg
W. Va
Joseph Snapp
Hagerstown
Lillian High
New York
Miss Snapp
Pallbearers Named For Snapp Family Service
The spray was placed on the casket as requested and the active pallbearers were nephews Dr. R. B. Snapp Julian B. Snapp Sr Carroll L. Snapp Edward C. Goss Joseph Hodgson and J Henry Moling Jr Charles S Bryant of Washington DC could not attend due to illness Interment was in the family burial lot in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Snapp
Julian B. Snapp
Carroll L. Snapp
Edward C. Goss
Joseph Hodgson
J. Henry Moling, Jr
Charles S. Bryant
Washington, D. C
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Stork Delivers After Ambulance Wreck In Los Angeles
An ambulance transporting an expectant mother overturned after a collision with a speeding car before dawn. Dr. George Baker Nurse Eleanor Robertson and Driver Houston Himpler treated for bruises. A second ambulance was sent. Mrs. Sue McDonald 22 gave birth to a husky boy at General Hospital an hour later. Both mother and baby in good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
George Baker
Eleanor Robertson
Houstus Himpler
Sue McDonald
General Hospital
Winchester Singers Win Second Prize at Sacred Music Festival
The Winchester quartet won second prize in the negro quartets contest at the ninth Sacred Music Festival in Massanetta Springs near Harrisonburg Virginia. Members Susie Green Ruth Hunter Mary Frances Green and Willie Hunter are named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massanetta Springs
Harrisonburg
Susie Green
Ruth Hunter
Mary Frances Green
Willie Hunter
Revival draws large crowd at Double Church services
Great interest grows in Rev Beard revival at Double Church. Sunday night over 400 attended his plain gospel message. An all day service is planned with a union Sunday School at 10 a.m. Preaching at 10 a.m. 2 30 p.m. and 7 30 p.m. Attendance expected to stay for the day with dinner brought and shared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Beard
Double Church
Union
The
United Brethren and Methodists
Price of Pattern. lic. Price of Pattern Book, 15c.
A brief entry notes the price of a pattern booklet labeled Price of Pattern license and states the book costs 15 cents.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fullers
Mrs. W. Wolford
William A. Wolford
Gore, Va
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Norman
Miriam Watson
Hot Springs
Mount Airy Farm
C. O. Watson
Stephens City
Miss Helen Watson
Messrs
Melvin Corbet
George Miller
Hot Brings
Harry Schmidt
Lake
Lake Culver
Long Island
Carson
A. C. Carson
Riverton
Henry Little
Norfolk
Fred Glaize
Harry K. Russell
John M. Steck
William Bleck
Frank Hack
R. E. Byrd
Brooks’ Pharmacy
the Times
Alecia Beauty Salon
Haldeman
Haldeman 'S
Hubert Lloyd
Grace Church
the Plains
Japan
Grace Episcopal
Miss Maddux
Mary Parke Maddux
Duncan Chapin Gibb
Frank Gibb
Front Royal
St. Cathrine’s School
Anne Kerr Russell
Thomas Henderson
Maddux
Marshall
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Friends' Meeting House
Washington and
Piccadily Streets
A. B. Lee
Burnt Factory
William Carlisle
S. G. Newcome
Garland Ridgeway
Roy Carlisle
Roy Lee
William Johns
Bertie Crismore
Harrisburg, Pa
Jennie Newman
East Piccadilly Street
Betty Peace
Betty Riley
Weest Piccadilly Street
Round Bay
W. B. Snider & Son
Ann
Jacqueline
Destiny
London
Henry
Riviera
Alex Breckenridge
Summersville
Social News
Mrs. Fillmore
B. E. LaFollette
Loudoun St
Thomas E. Gold
Rebekah Gold
Anna Moore
the Plains, Va
Mrs
Cecil Moffitt
Qquarters Engraving
Pifer Printing CO
N. Loudoun St
Roberta Lee
Emily McCormick
Chautaqua, N. Y
Anne Cabell Williams
Boston
Myrtle Nichols
Billy Barnett
Edward Shenk
Maurice Longerbeam
Bo Wheeler
Maurice Wisecarver, Jr
William Dix, Jr
Martha
Mr. Dix
Williams. Dix, Sr
Rome
Rixey Moore
Jos. F. Moore
Jack Rixey
J. T. L. Jones
Frank Huyette
Willie Hart
C. H. Iden
Roy E. Potts
James R. Dakeman
Millwood Social Notes
Mt. Desert
Donald N. Gilpin
Beverley Nelson
B. O'F. Randolph
Nelson
Thomas W. Meade
Fore Meade
C. M.T.C
Huntsberry
Henry Post Mitchell
Minturn
David Garfield Mitchell
Charles Tranum
Gwynee Harrison
Benjamin Harrison
Courtney B. Jones
Pierre Tartoui
Miss Tartoui
Harrison Taylor
Keswick
John Farrar
Mr. Carey
Chevy Chase
Edward Jenkins
H. W. Sanbourn
Wisconsin
Nina Mitchell
Shepherdstown
Edward G. Butler
Play House
Dandridge
Williams
Potts
Powell
Page Andrews
Bustaviere
Louisville
Edward Sutler
Joseph Moore
McIntosh
Hunter McGuire
Joe Wright
William Carson
Joseph Wright
Mary McCone
Carnation Beauty Shoppe
N. Loudoun
S. V. Lewis
United
Stork
Wreck
Winchester Singers
Commercial & Savings Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
the Evening Star
Barbara Bell
Barbara Bell Pattern Service
Winchester Evening Star
Times Square Station
New York, N. Y
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