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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1934

Page

3

Nancy Sublett Weds Charles Nelson in Harrisonburg

The wedding of Miss Nancy Harriett Sublett of Harrisonburg and Mr. Charles Nelson of Staunton was held Saturday at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Harrisonburg. The bride wore a blue traveling suit with a blue and white hat and carried white Kilarney roses. The couple’s families include notable Winchester and Staunton residents.

Nancy Sublett Charles Nelson R. E. R. Nelson Staunton Nancy Harriett Sublett Frank L. Sublett Harrisonburg Emmanuel Episcopal Church Walter Williams Edward C. Martz Harrisonburg State Teachers’ College Alexandria North Carolina Nelson Washington and Lee University

Social calendar events across Winchester area churches clubs

Regular Lions Club luncheon at George Washington Hotel. Ladies Aid at E H Hicks home near Stephens City. United Brethren and Jewish women's meetings in Winchester. White Hall Mite Society and First Baptist youth choir practice. Elks and Grace Lutheran adult choir weekly. Rotary lunch in George Washington Hotel. Stephens City graduating class dance at bank building. American Legion luncheon at George Washington Hotel. Handley High alumni dance at Jordan Springs.

Lions Club George Washington Hotel Ladies’ Aid Society of Central United Brethren Church Stephens City E. H. Hicks Woman’s Missionary Society of the United Brethren Church J. W. Walters North Cameron Street White Hall Mite Society B. F. Hubbard Jewish Woman's Club Young People’s Choir First Baptist Church Winchester A Benevolent Order of Elks Rotary Club Bank Building American Legion Handley High School Jordan Springs

Mrs Kilmer Wins Sweepstakes At Harrisonburg Flower Show

Mrs Willis Sharpe Kilmer of Court Manor won the sweepstakes prize at the tenth annual Spotswood Garden Club flower show in Harrisonburg held Friday at the Main Street School. Judges included Baroness Rosenkrantz Mrs H C Burrus Miss Nancy Cowardin and others from Hot Springs Winchester. The event drew hundreds and proceeds funded Harrisonburg High School grounds beautification.

Willis Sharpe Kilmer Court Manor Spotswood Garden Club Harrisonburg Main Street Baroness Rosenkrantz H.C. Burrus Nancy Cowardin Hot Springs D.C. Randolph James P. Reardon Winchester Harrisonburg High School Joseph L. Wright Paul H. Hardy John L. Wilson Henry A. Converse

Mrs Mildred Barbour Kaye Weds John T Skinner in New York

Mrs Mildred Barbour Kaye daughter of Mrs William Mc Kelvy Barbour and the late Mr Barbour married John T Skinner of Middleburg Virginia son of the late Mr and Mrs James H Skinner. Rev Leon Rosser Land officiated at 300 Park Avenue in the bride’s uncle and aunt’s apartment. The couple had a small family reception and will reside in Middleburg after a wedding trip.

Mildred Barbour Kaye William McKelvy Barbour West Tenth Street New York Barbour John T. Skinner Middleburg James H. Skinner Leon Rosser Land Andrew J. Pizzini Park Avenue Skinner Mrs. Skinner

Garnet Hamrick Publishes First Volume of Poetry

The young Winchester author Garnet Hamrick earns praise for craftsmanship and emotional depth in her debut poetry volume. A Handley graduate with New York time, she is noted for rhythm and sensual imagery shaping a modern voice. Hamrick is the daughter of Mrs. Sadie Hamrick and granddaughter of Rev. George W. Stover of Winchester United Brethren Church.

Garnet Hamrick Handley and Harrisonburg State Teachers’ College New York Miss Hamrick Sadie Hamrick George W. Stover Winchester United Brethren Church

Venable Daughter weds Reid in secret Maryland ceremony

Miss Margaret Cecelia Venable, daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Venable of Stephens City, married Walter Mason Reid of Stephens City in Hagerstown Maryland on December 14 1933. The ceremony was performed by Rev J M Guil liam. The couple later traveled to Natural Bridge Lexington and Roanoke before public notice.

Mabel C. Lynn Michael Mabel Catherine Lynn Martinsburg W. Va E. Edwin Michael Methodist Episcopal Church South Rockville Edwin Shepp Turner Anderson J. W. Venable Stephens City Margaret Cecelia Venable Walter Mason Reid Hagerstown J. M. Guilliam Natural Bridge Lexington Roanoke Reid Sterling Worth Standard Cooperage Company al Dean

Return To Home From Mary Baldwin

Miss Marian and Louise Martin daughters of H. J. Martin of White Post were Mary Baldwin College students. They spent vacation at home with guest Miss Mary Parrish from Bronxville. They attended final dances and Staunton Military Academy commencement.

Marian Louise Martin H. J. Martin White Post Mary Baldwin College Staunton Mary Parrish Bronxville N. Y Staunton Military Academy Loyd Martin Virginia Military Institute Lexington

Gifts For The Graduate Items Debut In Local Shops

Local stores feature a range of graduation gift items including perfumes powders vanities and memory books. Norris Exquisite Candies and Brooks Pharmacy promise service with satisfaction as shoppers seek keepsakes and practical presents.

Norris Brooks’ Pharmacy Service

Local Women to Attend York Luncheon Hosted by Mrs Small

Local residents plan a Friday trip to York Pennsylvania to dine with Mrs Frederick Small at her city home. Guests include Mrs H B McCormac Mrs Frank Hack Mrs Joseph A Massie Mrs Fred L Glaize Sr Miss Ellen Boyd Mrs Clay DeGrange Mrs Lewis Hyde Mrs Melwn Green Mrs Stewart Bell and Mrs P W Boyd.

York Frederick Small

Miss Thelma Keller Receives Degree at Frostburg

Miss Thelma Keller graduates from Frostburg State Teachers College in Maryland after a strong scholastic record, with a citation for her work. Her family from Middletown High School era attended the Frostburg exercises.

Thelma Keller Frostburg, Md Ellsworth Keller Hagerstown H. L. Keller Evelyn Keller Cecil Keller Frostburg Frostburg State Teachers’ College Miss Keller Middletown High School

New Face Powder Stays On Longer

A new French process called MELLO GLO makes the skin look young, stays on longer, furnishes a youthful bloom, does not irritate the skin or look pasty or flaky. Spreads smoothly and promises a lasting finish. Available at Bakers Drug Store for 50c and $1. Adv.

Bakers Drug Store

University Women Meet With Miss Christina Cook

The Winchester Branch of the American Association of University Women met at Miss Christina Cook's Valley Pike home. Members heard Mrs. John W. Rosenberger read a paper on The Trend of Modern Religion, followed by Mrs. Daniel Buchanan's sketch on Kanaga Life.

Christina Cook Winchester American Association of University Women Valley Pike John W. Rosenberger Kanaga Daniel Buchanan Japan Herbert Larrick

County board weighs debt and road funding plan

The board voted to borrow 8000 dollars to cover current expenses until December 1 and set trial justice salary at 70 dollars monthly. A joint committee with Judge Philo Williams and Commonwealth Attorney Burr P. Harrison will study reducing autos on back roads. Multiple departmental reports were approved including the county home, relief administration, home demonstration, county health, and the county garden director. The refund on bus tax was applied to the general fund and 400 dollars moved from road to general fund. Attendees included Supervisors Inumback Adams Branner Rosenberger and Gold with county officers and staff.

Gold Philo Williams Burr P. Harrison Ur. M. Massey Margaret Jurse Emergency Relief Administration Milzapeth Farrar Josephine Russell Virginia Emergency Heel Administraion Miss Russell Joany Joun Whitacre General County General County Road Fund General County Fund C. I. Inumback E. W., Adams

Southern Mountaineers Come to Winchester Capitol Saturday

Capitol Theatre presents five popular radio artists the Southern Mountaineers with old time tunes, latest hits, comedy and novelty acts. The program also features The Earth Turns, Charley Chase in Another Wild Idea, and organ divertisements by Billy Barnes at bargain prices. The show runs with a first class film program.

Capitol Theatre Winchester Banklegs Charley Chase Billy Barnes Capitol Capitol Management

Sunday School Leaders Open Meet in Winchester

Sunday School leaders begin a convention in Winchester with discussions on family life and parent education as essential to church programs. An estimated 1500 visitors are expected. sessions run Thursday to Friday with notable events including art exhibits and a pageant.

Minor C. Miller Virginia Council Old Dominion Beacon Winchester First Baptist Church Grace Lutheran Church Handley Auditorium Friends Sunday School Congregational Christian Presbyterian Episcopal Disciples of Christ

Estate of Mrs Mary Larrick Passes to Niece as Heir and Executrix

The will of the late Mrs Mary Louise Larrick of Middletown, widow of Dr George W Larrick, was admitted to probate. Property valued at 15000 dollars is disposed of by the will, naming Mrs Cora L Owings wife of Howard W Owings and a niece as sole beneficiary and executrix with $30000 bond posted without security.

Mary Louise Larrick George W. Larrick Middletown Cora L. Owings Howard W. Owings

Middletown Woman Named in 1933 Will Probate

The will dated July 3 1933 leaves $200 to Mount Carmel Cemetery trustees for perpetual care of a lot. After debts funeral costs and admin expenses residue goes to Mrs Owings. Mrs Larrick owned a fine Middletown residence. Willed by Mrs Larrick with witnesses Herbert S Larrick and Mrs Alice Osburn Cameron.

Lillie Willey James L. Willey Middletown Mount Carmel Cemetery Herbert S. Larrick Alice Osburn Cameron

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