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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1940

Page

8

Baker Family Reunion Draws Large Local Turnout

A Baker family reunion at Caverns near Str. selections by the Hersh man quartet featured talks by Rev. C A Moon and Rev. Harry P Baker. Mrs Minnie Baker Strickler was elected president with officers and an entertaining committee named. many relatives and friends from Fishers Hill to New Market attended.

Caverns Str Hershman Brothers Quartet C. A. Moon Harry P. Baker Lucille Norman Punk Minnie Baker Strickler Tale Punk Strickler Walter Funk Clayton Painter Ruth Bucher W. J. Funk Opequon Branson Funk Otis Brill Walter, Norman Lucile Funk Lohring Lineburg Winchester Annie Baker Boyce C. A. Brown R. F. Huffman Westernport Snap Painter J. E. Baker Robert Baker Edinburg Lillie Baker Bucher Misseth Ruth Bernadetta Bucher Robert H. Baker Winston Middletown J. K. Koontz Elkton, Va E. L. Koontz Jimmy Bobby Sammie Koontz Shenandoah R. W. Baker W. H. Baker Summit Point W. Va Gertrude Davis Baltimore Doris Marshall Charles Town W. V J. A. Chapman Ferrum Albert G. Baker Buffalo N. Y Emily Baker Linne Carl Baker and Sons Danny and Ronnie Baker Woodstock S. W. Shewbridge Fairfax Shewbridge Clearbrook H. G., Roy J. L. Heishman Star Tannery F. H. Heishman Wheatfield

Birthday tea and club meetings on Tuesday schedule

The calendar lists a birthday tea at the Episcopal Church House from 4 to 6 p.m., a Lions Club meeting at Winchester Golf at 6:30 p.m., and a Winchester Rebekah Assembly session at the Odd Fellows Hall at 8 p.m.

Episcopal Church House Lions Club Winchester Rebekah Association Odd Fellows Ha

Local Couples Rush to Wed Before Deadline

Included in the hundreds of licenses issued are more than twenty couples from Winchester and Frederick county. The list features Earl McKeever and Frances Ruble, Owen Peer and Cleo Orndroff, Nelson Williams and Reba Whirley, Paul Miller and Georgia Strosnider, Arthur Smith and Beulah Malone, Hubert Smedley and Goldie Larrig, George Wolford and Ruth Mathers, Raymond Rush and Jean Bauserman, Luther Peacemaker and Gay Miller, Philip Fry and Virginia Neikirk, Elmer Orndorff and Gladys McKee, Frank Fisher and Mabel White, Melvin Kesner and Marcella Prince, Ruthle Peacemaker and Mary Ann Fagley, plus a quiet ceremony for Viola Judd and James Boyce.

John R. McKeever Frances Virginia Ruble Lawrence H. Ruble Gainesboro Claude B. Larrick Owen Henry Peer Franklin Peer Cleo Vivien Orndroff Chester O. Orndorff Star Tannery R. L. Roof Nelson Lyle Williams Oscar Smith Madison County Opequon Beulah Malone Wardensville Hubert Gene Smedley Ernest L. Smedley Front Royal Goldie Virginia Larrig C. M. Larrick Winchester George Stephens City Shenandoah County Luther Peacemaker Isaac Peacemaker Timber Ridge Gay Miller Hezekiah Miller J. P. Essex Philip E. Fry Virginia Neikirk Elmer Cleveland Orndorff Cleve and Orndorff Gladys Isabelle McKee Stephenson Marcella Elizabeth Prince John W. Price Bunker Hill W. Va G. H. Fielding Ridgeway Ruthle Francis Peacemaker E. E. Peacemaker Mary Ann Fagley George McCullen Fagley Whitacre

Dream Trip Dream Taint Woman in Divorce Suit Claim

Mrs. William H. Croft Jr. testifies in New York divorce case that a white powder swallowed during a dream trip induced a nightmare trance, during which she travelled from hotel to hotel with a man she barely knew as her wealthy husband sues for dissolution.

William H. Croft, Jr New York

Pleasant Grove Yard Party At United Brethren Church

The Ladies Aid Society of Pleasant Grove United Brethren Church will host a yard party Saturday August 3 starting about 6 o clock. All are welcome. The South End Yard Party runs Thursday and Friday near the fire hall with diversifed entertainment and refreshments. donations of cakes to 967-W are requested.

Ladies Aid Society of The Pleasant Grove United Brethren Church South End South End Hose Company Monmouth Street 967 Jennings South Stewart Street Circle No. 1 Them of Christ

Miss Margaret Rogers Weds Roger A. Kline in Middletown

Announcement from Mrs. E. E. Rogers reports the marriage of Miss Margaret Rogers to Roger A. Kline in the bride’s home at nine o'clock last night. Rev. J. T. Brown officiated with witnesses Mrs. Rogers and Mrs. Emory Matthews. The couple will reside in Middletown.

Middletown E. E. Rogers Margaret Rogers Roger A. Kline J. T. Brown Rogers Emory Matthews Kline

Cooper Whipp Nuptials Performed Saturday

Miss Freda Lee Whipp and Mr Alvin Dean Cooper were married Saturday at 4 pm in the parsonage of Rev Herman McKay. The couple, after a short wedding trip, reside in Front Royal after the ceremony at Market Street Methodist Church.

Cooper-Whipp Freda Lee Whipp Alvin Dean Cooper Herman McKay Market Street Methodist Church Seymour Whipp Burlington W. Va Keyser High School Winchester Academy of Beauty Culture

Bathing to Beauty and the Clean Skin

An ode to soap and water as a beauty routine. It extols daily baths, scrubbing, and elbow grease to remove skin debris, stimulate circulation, and keep the epidermal coat soft. It notes cold showers refresh but do not cleanse and favors alternating hot and cold for busy women.

Social notes from Berryville and surrounding towns

A collection of society items highlights visits and entertaining by local families. Honorees include Rev. Albert Muller and Mrs Muller with Miss Crown hosting. multiple parties, bridge club hosts, and travels to Atlantic City Reading Pa Virginia Beach and La Plata Mo. Cadet George Resseguie returns from ROTC.

J. D. Griffing Berryville Albert Muller Muller Miss Crown Ralph N. Dorsey Hobson McGehee Arthurine Allman Margaretta Whiting

Gladys McKee and Elmer Orndorff Wed in Virginia

Mrs Gladys McKee and Mr Elmer C Orndorff were married at 2 pm Saturday in Opequon Virginia. The couple will reside with the groom’s parents in Wardesville. The bride teaches Sunday School and serves as pianist at Opequon Methodist Church.

Gladys McKee Elmer Orndorff Gladys McKee, Foster Harry Glaize Opequon Elmer C. Orndorff Grover C. Orndorff Wadesville Glaize Nora Gussie Orndorff Apple Pié Ridge Mrs. Glaize

Winchester Parents Hopeful As Evacuation Delays Persist

Citizens of Winchester England await permission for children to join the wartime evacuation program. Letters reveal delays in affidavits and visas, the Cunard Line delaying passages until papers are complete. Some families consider finding homes for children while defense of England continues amid limited air attack damage.

Winchester Eng Children’s Overseas Reception Board C. R. Anderson Arthur L. Edmonds London Iisaes Cunard Line William Everett St. Clements England

Stormy Summer Day Touches Naii Notes Community

Residents report the worst storm of the summer with little damage while social visits occur around Naii Notes. Christian Endeavor yard party at Fairview U. B. Church is planned for August 3, with rain date August 5, and services set for Sunday.

Navn Harry Lewis Fannie Ruble Oats Arthur Cather Sunny Mary Jackson Roy Chapman Berry’s Ferry Christian Endeavor Fairview U. B Doris Shirley Big Pool Calvin Stotler Mary Luttrell Elmer DéHaven Zenoning L. C. Messick Home Lewis Winchester Stephen City Clifton Lewis

Eben Ezer Church Ladies Aid Meet at Mrs Anderson Home

The Ladies Aid Society of Eben Ezer Church of Christ will meet at Mrs Raal Anderson's home Thursday August 1 at 2 PM. President Mrs Mary Whitacre urges all members to attend.

Ladies Aid Society of Ebenezer Church of Christ Raal Anderson Mary Whitacre

All-Day Meeting Planned at Files Chapel

An all day meeting is announced at Files Chapel for Sunday August 4. Arrangements say dinner will be served at noon on the grounds and a committee will provide additional baskets for those who wish to contribute.

Files Chapel

Gregg Family Guests In South Loudoun Visit

Mr and Mrs William Gregg and their three children from Fort Wayne Indiana were recent guests of Mr and Mrs W E Jones on South Loudoun street during a brief social visit.

William Gregg Fort Wayne, Ind W. E. Jones South Loudoun Street

Modern Etiquette Qs From Roberta Lee

Q and A on hosting receptions, greeting guests, and napkin etiquette. The column notes the club president should head the receiving line and suggests greeting at the door while circulating to ensure proper care. It also advises placing the napkin to the lips before drinking water and says semi formal attire is suitable for a summer resort.

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