Social and Personal Notes From South Boston Virginia
Social items mention Elizabeth Lee of South Boston inspecting tobacco near her home and possibly modelling a queenly smile for the Tobacco Festival. Other briefs note George Barrie III returning from Lawrenceville to California, families visiting Delmar and Minneapolis, Kiwanis convention travel, Miami visitors in Winchester, a Grundy Va teaching move, and local gatherings with girl scout troops and Episcopal Auxiliary members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Lee
South Boston
George Barrie, III
Lawrenceville
California
Calendar of Events for Thursday and Friday
Schedule lists meetings and gatherings for Thursday and Friday including an annual banquet in the assembly room at 7 30 p m an Intermediate League at the parsonage a Woman s Missionary Society at Grace Lutheran Church a Legion luncheon at a hotel a Girl Scout Council meeting at Mrs Irvan O Connell s West Cork Street a Winchester Little Theatre meeting at Handley Library a Grace Lutheran Church auxiliary gathering at Mrs Samuel Miller East Piccadilly Street and a Junior Board chorus event at the hotel
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Intermediate League of Market Street
Woman's Missionary Society
Grace Lutheran Church
R. Y. Conrad Post
American Legion
Girl Scout Council
Irvan O'Connell
West Cork Street
Winchester
Lutheran Woman's Auxiliary
Samuel Miller
East Piccadilly Street
Stephens City Alumni Reelect Officers at Annual Banquet
The Stephens City High School Alumni Association held its annual banquet at Skyline Terrace with 105 attendees. Officers were reelected: Elsie Hovermale president Carl Gordon vice president Julian Gregory secretary and Howard Massie treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephens City High School
Skyline Terrace
Elsie Hover- Maile
R. E. Ayilor
Julian Grecorr
Stephens City
Howard Massie
Elsie Hovermale
Carl Gordon
Julian Gregory
Havermale
F. Grove White
Victor Carbaugh
Mildred Hackley
Edwards Twins
Helen Pappas
Rachel Welch
Hugh Orndorff
Sally Pingley
Jane Polhamus
Nettie Carbaugh
Miss Nettie Carbaugh
Wedding announcements and society notices from Winchester area
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Annabelle Payne of Bunker Hill W Va to Mr J W Hill of South Boston Va performed May 25 by Rev R B Moore. Also births engagements and social events including Ruth Hausenfluck Baker marriage and Mrs Sydenstricker visit with local clergy and society figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annabelle Payne
Bunker Hill
W. Va
J. W. Hill
South Boston
R. B. Moore
Miss Payne
DuFour
Hill
Africa
Tobacco Board of Trade
J. W. Hill Realty Corp
Boston
Mr. Hill
W. F. Bonnet
Valley Avenue
Ruth Hausenfluck
Jasper Baker
G. W. Hausenfluck
Ridgeway
Ruth Evelyn Hausenfluck
Jasper Thurman Baker
Julian T. Owen
Presbyterian
Stephens City
Julian Owen
Frances Rinker
Clarence Hausenfluck
Oscar Nebel Co
Sunnyside
Clergy Couple Hosts 25th Wedding Anniversary Party
Rev and Mrs Smith entertained 145 friends on Monday night June 10 celebrating 25 years of marriage. Guests included distant visitors Rev and Mrs Brown of Lincolnton North Carolina and Mr and Mrs Sigman of Pittsburgh. Rev Brown once served as best man at the Smiths wedding. Alexander Lyon and son Harlan returned to Youngstown Ohio after visiting Mrs Lyon's sister Mrs J Howard Cather on South Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydenstricker
Hubert Sydenstricker
Roanoke
Hoye Riley
Valley Avenue
Braddock Street Methodist Church
Roanoke, Va
Harry Kern, Jr
Alexander T. Lyons
Harlan Lyons
Youngstown, Ohio
Lyon
J. Howard Cather
South Washington Street
Demand Foreign Forces Withdraw
The Nanking regime under Wang Ching-wei and backed by Japan demanded that all European belligerent troops ships and armed forces in China be withdrawn. It warned that their presence in key areas could provoke conflicts during this critical period and cited Britain France and Italy as having forces stationed in China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Nanking
China
Wang Ching-Wei
Britain
France
Italy
View from Rockefeller Center Roofs Reveals 50 Mile Horizon
In favorable weather observers on the Rockefeller Center observation roofs can discern distant horizons up to about 50 miles in all directions, offering a broad panoramic outlook on the surrounding terrain and urban landscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockefeller Center
New York City
Modern Etiquette Q and Answers
A Q about greeting a friend suggests avoiding blunt remarks about appearance and opting for silence if unsure. The hostess should ensure all guests engage in conversation, and a debutante may wear a single strand of pearls at her coming out party with no other jewels.
National Highway Blocked By Water
Motor travel on the east side of Town Hill Route 40 was blocked for four hours after water from Siding Hill Creek left its banks. The highway, submerged up to four feet across more than 300 feet, forced re routing of automobiles and buses. Blue Ridge buses avoided the area via ford Pennsylvania. Rainfall continued with several tenths of an inch falling yesterday, marking the fifteenth day of rain in 21 days and totals of 5.70 inches for the period and 2.78 inches for the first 12 days of June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Town Hill
Siding Hill Creek
Blue Ridge
Ford
Nellie E Johnson dies at 69 in Virginia home
Nellie E Johnson 69 died yesterday at her Lewisville Virginia home. She was the daughter of James and Mary Dolman and widow of Philip Johnson. Survived by five children Caroline Williams Edith Taylor Belle Lewis William Johnson Liz Johnson and two brothers Thomas and James Dolman. Funeral at Lewisburg Baptist Church Saturday at 1 pm with Rev William Gibbs. Burial in Franklintown West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie E. Johnson
Lewisville
Clarke County
James
Mary Dolman
Philip Johnson
Caroline Williams
Edith Taylor
Belle Lewis
William Johnson
Liz Johnson
Thomas
James Dolman
West Virginia
Lewisburg Baptist Church
William Gibbs
Franklintown
W. Va
Understanding Japanese Bridal Obi and Hair Signs
A reader asks if costume reveals marital status. The answer notes obi knots indicate status, with a butterfly bow for a maiden and a flat knot for a matron, and two hair puffs for a maiden versus one for a matron. It also mentions Bing Crosby claims he cannot read music but can follow it with a start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bing Crosby
For Rent Apartment Ads Dated 5 15 11 and 1 31 11
Classified rental notices list two apartment offers for adults only. One at 382 National Ave dated May 15 2011, another at 411 North Loudoun Street dated January 31 2011. No further details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Ave
Loudoun
A Tough Day For All Concerned
Boston report tells how Harry Marcus a 45 year old taxicab driver faced a default for non appearance in a traffic case while awaiting testimony. He was placed in the cell dock but later corrected when a court officer found him and he testified taking his witness fee to cover the fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Harry Marcus
Roxbury
Marcus
Yard Party at Little Mt Church Benefit
Benefit ladies aid yard party at Little Mountain Church set for Wednesday June 19 with rain date the next night. Proceeds to support church work and community needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Bud
Little Mt. Church
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James K. Brittingham
Janet
National Avenue
Delmar, del
E. A. Kenney
Ansel Groves
Minneapolis, Minn
Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis International
B. F. Sager
Dorothy Sager
Miami, Fla
Hunter Davidson
West Germain Street
Ruth Timberlake
Grundy
James Chapman
Martin Hughes
Washington, D. C
Lyda Chapman
West Clifford Street
G R. Coile
Hampton, Va
Capt
D. M. Sprinkle
Betty Riley
Anne Kerr Russell
Jane Bickers
The
Episcopal Church
Frank Butsler
George
North Street
Orangeburg
S. C
Pearson Hyslip
Chestnut Hills
Philadelphia
R. . Byrd
Dad
Brooks’ Pharmacy
Huntsberry
Fleming
Frederick Fleming
Upperville
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Margaret Payne
J. R. Alexander
Beulah Stultz
Ruth Sheetz
Washington
Miss Johnson
Marion Johnson
Lee Johnson
West Cecil Street
David M. Timberlake
S. J. Goode
Disciples of Christ
Lynchburg College
C. R. Line
Capon Bridge
J. A. Richards
Underwood’s Bakery
Winchester’s Home Bakery
N. Loudoun &T
Cnet
Fort Loudoun
Dorothy's Inn
Daughters of the American Revolution
Woodstock
Berryville
Luray
San Antonio
Texas
Savannah
George Washington
D. W. Ritenour
Francis Aylor
Aylor
Mary Robinson
H. H. Cookus
Guy Benchoff
Round Hill 4-H Club
Round Hill
Market Street Methodist Church
Herman McKay
South Cameron Street
Euterpians
Euterpian Music Club
Mildred Jones
S. Loudoun Street
Eulalia Savage-Nalley
Jane Dailey
Winchester Business College
Pittsburgh
Duff
Iron City College
Dailey
Federated Council of Church Women
Handley Library
Red Cross
God
Jesus Christ
Roberta Lee
Mary Grenwett
Cecelia Roman
Central Park
Nellie Johnson
Fairmont
O. L. Peer
Kernstown
E. Piccadilly
Cork
S. Cameron St
Netta Luttrell
Senseney Road
Fern Apartment
E. Piccad
S. Main
Parkway
John Dyke
Hayfield
Richards Ave
Harry H. Willis
Joe
Clara Fultz Bentz
Montague Ave
Westinghouse Electric
W. B. Snider & Son
W. Monmouth
H.” Care Star
Rosemma
Millwood Ave
Dewey Shull
Star Tannery
H. K
Rawleigh
Frederick
Warren Counties
Rawleigh’s
Dept
Saninane
Edwin B. Estes
Berryville Ave
Capitol Theatre
T. Lotti
Greystone Terrace
the Commercial & Savings Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Greeting Card Headquarters
Pifer Printing CO
Pingley E Carper
Plaza Cleaners
Timberlake
Palace Theatre
Bulova
Jewels
Petunias
Hone
SON
Glenwood
S. Loudoun St
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