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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1941

Page

8

Week End Tea at Scaleby Hosts Notables in Virginia

Richmond society gathered for a Hunt Show after which Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth N. Gilpin hosted a Scaleby tea. Guests included Lt. W. B. Clagett Capt. and Mrs. Graham Dougherty and many others from local families with ties to Milton Valley and Short Hills. The event highlighted senior honors at nearby St. Catherine's School with Virginia Wellford named June Queen and Catherine Catlett winning the Integrity Cup.

Kenneth N. Gilpin Scaleby Allan M. Hirsh George P. Greenhalgh Kenneth Levi Hobson McGehee Edwin Lewis Annie Stribling Bayard Stevens Nancy Gray Stevens Short Hills John Beill Charles Town Stevens St. Catherne's School Richmond Virginia Wellford Miss Wellford Randolph Wellford William Beverley Milton Valley Catherine Carter Catlett Catherine Mott Catlett Capt. Catlett Gloucester Maj J. C. Moore Berryville Miss Catlett

Weekend Guests At Virginia Homes Included Notables

Mr and Mrs Gerrard Lambert of Princeton hosted guests over the weekend at Carter Hall Virginia including Mr Harold Vanderbilt Newport R I and Mr Pair field Osborne New York. Miss Mary Dougherty guest of Centreville Md at Harry Wood Jr and engagement to Harry Wood III announced this spring. Others hosting or visiting included Miss Frances Whiting and Mrs H B Whiting with R Beverley King, Mrs Archibald Cummins with Billy Williams, and Miss Annie B C Moore with Mayo Cabell.

Gerrard Lambert Princeton Virginia Carter Hall Harold Vanderbilt Newport R. I and Pairfield Osborne New York Mary Dougherty Graham Dougherty Gibson Island Centreville Harry Wood, Jr Miss Dougherty Harry Wood Hugh Willoughby Mary Lewis Joseph W. Lewis Philip Fisher Philadelphia Frances Whiting Howard Whiting Washington H. B. Whiting R. Beverley King Archibald Cummins Billy Williams Lynchburg Annie B. C. Moore Mayo Cabell Charlottesville Alden Cummins Youngstown Ohio Shenandoah Louise Miss Tony Dies Roy Dies Pittsburgh Thomas E. Gold Rekah Gold New York City Harry Warden A. M. Earle Richmond John Earle Milldale

Community Club and School Events This Week

The Elk’s Club holds a weekly meeting Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. Handley High School hosts a senior dance at 9:00 p.m. Thursday features a Rotary Club luncheon at 1:00 p.m. at the hotel.

Elk’s Club Handley High School Rotary Club

Miller LaFollette Nuptials Made Known Today

Mr and Mrs D B Miller of Gore announce the marriage of their daughter Pauline Virginia to Melvin LaFollette on Saturday June 7 in Hagerstown Maryland. LaFollette is son of the late Edgar LaFollette of Trone Virginia and a mechanic by S M Perry of this city. They will reside here after a short wedding trip.

D. 8. Miller Gore Pauline Virginia Melvin LaFollette Hagerstown LaFollette Edgar LaFollette Trone S. M. Perry

Rice Delano wedding quiet at home in West Leicester

Miriam Yeatman Delano of Richmond marries Louis E. Rice Jr. of Richmond in a intimate ceremony at his mother’s West Leicester Street home. Rev E T Clarke officiates. Couple to reside in Richmond until June 16, then Rice enters Army service.

Miriam Yeatman Delano Richmond J. Irving Delano Warsaw Louis E. Rice, Jr Here Louis E. Rice Mr. Rice West Leicester Street E. T. Clarke First Baptist Church

Red Cross Executive Committee Meeting Set in Winchester

The Winchester Frederick County Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold its Executive Committee meeting at 3 30 PM on Thursday June 12 in the Council Chamber Rouss City Hall.

Winchester-Frederick County The American Red Cross Council Chamber Rouss City Hall

Martinsburg Actress to Play Louise Heller in Family Upstairs

Miss Hannah Bonner of Martinsburg will portray Louise Heller in the Little Theatre-Civic Theatre production The Family Upstairs at Capitol Theatre Friday June 27. A Civic Theatre ingenue noted for Big Hearted Herbert M Liss Tempest and Sunshine and Demon in the Dark her dramatic ability and blond looks highlight this lead in Harry Delfs comedy. Seats may be reserved by calling 4411.

Hannah Bonner Martinsburg Louise Heller Little Theatre-Civic Theatre Capitol Theatre Civic Theatre Miss Bonner Herbert Louise Harry Delf 4411 Little Theatre Studio

Modern Etiquette Q and A on Introductions and Theater

A reader asks if recalling a prior introduction is required and learns it is optional. The term American plan hotel means room price per day with meals included, and a woman should remove her hat in a theater unless in a box or last-row seating.

Handley Juniors Host Colorful Senior Dance at Handley High

Handley high school junior class held a nine o'clock dance in the Handley gym in honor of the seniors. Soddy Haines and his orchestra provided music for the patriotic event as an American flag hung from the ceiling and red white and blue streamers adorned the walls. Favors included Uncle Sam hats and small American flags. The dance committee was led by Susan Shryock with members Dowell Howard Jr James Thomson II Gail Richardson and Charles Zuckerman.

Handley High School Handley Soddy Haines Uncle Sam Susan Shryock Dowell Howard, Jr James Thomson, II Gail Richardson Charles Zuckerman

Boyce High School Faculty Honors Principal at June Dinner

The Boyce Agricultural High School faculty hosted a dinner Friday June 6 at Opequon View, the Wilbur Carpenter home, to honor Principal Albert Purcell. Attending were staff, Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Davis and children Joe and Judy, Miss Lucille Fenton, and Dalton Carpenter. a Kaywoodie pipe was presented as a parting gift recognizing Purcell’s service.

Boyce Agricultural High School Albert Purcell Opequon View Wilbur Carpenter H. M. Davis Joe Judy Lucille Fenton Dalton Carpenter Purcell

Star notes call for timely social and club notices

The Star invites readers to send social or club events a day before or after they occur to publish fresh information. It emphasizes timely reporting and welcomes local notices and personal announcements.

Star

Marriage Announced for Gretta Ogden and Raymond Haun

Gretta Odgen daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Odgen Berryville and Raymond Haun son of Mr and Mrs J C Haun Berryville wed May 8 at First Baptist Church of here. Rev E T Clarke officiated. Also notes on graduates and local social news.

Gretta Odgen Raymond Haun Gretta Ogden Raymond C. Odgen Berryville J. C. Haun E. T. Clarke D. D First Baptist Church Here

Community Club and Church Notices Highlight Gainesboro Area

Local groups announce schedules and campaigns including a June 15 children's service at Gainesboro Methodist Church, a June 19 informal dinner at Wayside Inn, and a June 13 Young People meeting at Kernstown Methodist Church. The Girls Athletic Association plans a June dues drive led by Marguerite Baker and Adelene Smallwood, plus a July meeting at Cornelia Richard’s home. D A R chapters meet in Woodstock with a dormitory fundraising pledge. Rachel Hodges Class holds its monthly gathering June 13 at 7 30 p.m. at Mrs Harold Edwards’s home.

Girls Athletic Association Carter May Tomney Marguerite, Baker Adelene Smallwood Wayside Inn Bee Keeler Madeline Grove Cornelia Richard Kernstown Rachel Hodges Harold Edwards Fairmont Avenue

Ladies Aid Society Met Friday at Pleasant Valley Church

The Ladies Aid Society of Pleasant Valley Church met Friday afternoon June 6 at the home of Mrs. Betty Braithwaite with Mrs. C D Dye leading. Refreshments were served. Attending were Rev Shirley and many members including Mrs Edna Smith Mrs Ada Smith Miss Grace Braithwaite Mrs Laura Fries Mrs Ada Clark Mrs Louisa Dix and others. Visitors included Rev and Mrs Cbangle and daughter Nell plus Mrs Gertrude Clark and daughter Josephine.

Ladies Aid Society Pleasant Valley Church Betty Braithwaite C. D. Dye Shirley Edna Smith Ada Smith Grace Braithwaite Laura Fries Ada Clark Louisa Dix Georgia Miller Eva Smith Lucille Foreman Phyliss Shenad Rosalie Smith Cbangle Nell Gertrude Clark Josephine

Girl Scout Council Meeting Plans Summer Camp

A Girl Scout Council meeting is set for Friday at 3 30 PM at Mrs Herbert Solenberger s home 423 West Leicester Street. All members are urged to attend to finalize plans for the summer camp.

Girl Scout Council Herbert Solenberger West Leicester Street

Clarke Children Visit Grandparents in Berryville

Shelby and Carol Clarke of Fairmont West Virginia stay with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J. M. H. Clagett at Springfield in Berryville while their parents Wyndham Clarke and family are in White Sulphur Springs. Various local residents host guests and attend events including a graduation at Randolph Macon College and a funeral in Richmond.

Berryville Shelby Carol Clarke Fairmont W. Va J. M. H. Clagett

Social visits and travels of regional residents and guests

Neighbors and relatives visit across Lynchburg Culpeper Baltimore and Richmond. Guests include Billy Williams of Lynchburg and Mrs Ethel Hereford and family at Woodley. Cadet Roy Potts from Blacksburg with Potts family for the summer.

Roy Potts, Sr Cadet Roy Potts Virginia Polytechnic Institute Blacksburg

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William Bell Watkins Jr Robert Wright W. B. Grove Imogene Thomson Lexington Charles E. Moore Jr Paul Thomson Charles E. Moore Norway Wilhelm Munthe de Morgenstierne Blue Ridge Frank E. Tappan Brooks Miss Kitty Dowler Cara Nome Brooks’ Pharmacy Kellogg's the Food Center N. Loudoun St Huntsberry Handley Juniors Boyce Underwood’s Bakery Mone Sunshine 7 Cleaners Miss Hamrick Duke Garnet Hamrick Stephens City High School Durham Duke University Marion DeFries George Washington University Wilber Anderson North Loudoun Street Memorial Hospital Anderson Genevieve Harman J. Holmes Thomas Hamilton Betty Riley F. L. Riefkohl Washington, D.C J. T. Quirk Ralph Hardy Washington, D. C Joe Butler Carroll Rowe Margaret McMurray Joseph A. McMurray Mary Baldwin College Staunton Bentley Kinney Amherst’ Street Virginia Steck J. H. Yous, Jr Randloph- Macon Academy Front Royal Louise Moore Frank Yeakle, Jr Potomac State College Keyser Mrs Frank Yeakle Valley Avenue W. F. Bennett Boston Fortress Monroe Leslie Shirley Lloyd Carper Fred Shull Whitlock Avenue Kathryn Shull Center Cross Kenneth Strawbridge Atlantic City N. J Justin Punkhouser Yes Terday Mass Joseph Massie Elizabeth Massie Lewis Hyde Baltimore, Md W. Nelson’ Page Courtney Grimm University of Pennsylvania Hugh Grim Berryville Avenue John Coyner Raleigh N. C Stanley T. McCann Peeks George L. Craig, Jr North Braddock Street McCann Newtown Selby Lovett Brothers Gainesboro Gainesboro Methodist Church Woodstock Fort Loudoun the Daughters of the American Revolution Winchester Upperville Industrial School Clarke Harry Jenkins Pittsburgh, Pa Harry Wynkoop John Overby Danville Ed. Ogden Lorenzo Lewis Agnes Williams Williams Kenneth Williams Gilbert Longerbeam Mrs. Longerbeam Tom Iden C. H.iden Randolph Macon College Ashland S. B. Crown Woodlawn Henry Kerfoot Ildren Henry, Jr Bettie Oflington Edward P. Berlin Anne Thomas Howell Madison College Harrisonburg Mrs. Thomas Howell Caryswood Taylor Culpeper Washington, D. .c Ethel Hereford Gibson _ Isl Twas Woodley Capt. Dougherty Fort Meade E. L. Tessier Margaretta Whiting Frank B. Whiting Jean Marshall Garrison Forest School Mr. B. B. Jones Audley Farm Co. B. Smalts & Son National Ave Virginia Leigh Brooke Harris Fredericksburg the Commercial & Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corp Patgesac Greeting Card Headquarters Pifer Camp Lupton Massanutten Military Academy Shenandoah River G. A. Benchoff Camp Lupton Woodstock, Virginia Rockwell Quality Cleaners Coca-Cola Company Coca-Cola Bottling Works, Inc E. Gerrard ST Ellis
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