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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1934

Page

3

Estelle Graver Weds Laurence Shenk in Martinsburg ceremony

Miss Estelle Elizabeth Graver daughter of Mr and Mrs George T Graver of Luray wed Laurence Lynn Shenk son of Mr and Mrs David Shenk of Luray on Monday June 11 at the Martinsburg Presbyterian parsonage Wa Rev S R Diehl officiated with only the bride and groom's families present After the ceremony the couple will reside with the bride's parents in Luray

Estelle Elizabeth Graver George T. Graver Luray Laurence Lynn Shenk David Shenk Presbyterian Church Martinsburg S. R. Diehl Reba Graver

Snapps Headed for Pittsburgh Visit

Dr and Mrs Ralph B Snapp and son Ralph Jr left yesterday for Pittsburgh to visit Mrs Snapp’s brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs W Boone Froves of Glenshaw. Dr Snapp will return Monday while Mrs Snapp and son will stay several weeks. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Clark Maxwell and daughters Dorothy and Mrs Richard Fleet of Berwyn Md at Blue Ridge View in Frederick county with guest Miss Edmonia Haddox.

Ralph. B. Snapp Ralph, Jr Pittsburgh Clark Maxwell Dorothy Richard Fleet Berwyn, Md R. L. Petrie Blue Ridge View Frederick County Petrie Edmonia Haddox H. F. Byrd, Jr Richmond Rosemont Clarke County Louise Sloan Westwood Byrd

Social events calendar of local clubs and dances

Thursday 10:00 p m final dance at the bank building sponsored by Stephens City union. Friday 12:30 p m luncheon of American St George Washington Hotel. 9:00 p m Handley High alums dance at Jordan Springs. 8:00 p m card party by McKinley chapter Order of Eastern Star at Mrs B Boyce 112 West Pall Mall. 8:00 p m Carpers Valley Community League meeting. 10:00 p m Handley High Alumni Association annual dance at Jordan Springs. Tuesday 12:30 p m Lions Club luncheon at George Washington Hotel. Wednesday 12:30 p m Kiwanis Club luncheon at George Washington Hotel. 7:00 p m First Baptist Church youth choir practice. 8:00 p m Winchester Benevolent Order regular weekly meeting.

American St Lions Club George Washington Hotel Kiwanis Club First Baptist Church Winchester Or ‘Benevolent Order

Miss Haldeman and Mrs Stickley to Attend Columbia

Miss Gladys Haldeman and Mrs Claude B Stickley from Vaucluse plan postgraduate study at Columbia University this summer Starting July the two sisters pursue Master of degrees Mrs Stickley on her third summer majoring in secondary education Mrs Haldeman majoring in household arts She taught home economics at George Washington University this past winter sessions and led International Club at International House last summer Mrs Stickley serves as secretary treasurer of the Virginia Club and will continue as officer this summer

Gladys Haldeman Claude B. Stickley Vaucluse Columbia University Miss Haldeman

Miss Henrietta Cornwell Engaged To Wed Mr. Fred Ritter

Miss Henrietta Elizabeth Cornwell of Peyton Street Frederick county is engaged to Frederick Marshall Ritter. They are both Handley High School graduates class of 1928 and he is a junior member of Shenandoah Motor Company. The wedding will be very quiet due to a recent family bereavement and is planned for the latter part of next month.

O. H. Cornwell Peyton Street Henrietta Elizabeth Cornwell Frederick Marshallitter Miss Cornwell J. Ritter Handley High School Cornell State Teachers’ College Farmville Frederick County Ritter Shenandoah Motor Company

Towson Graduate Attends State Normal School Exercises

Mrs. Ian MacCallum attended the commencement at the State Normal School in Towson Maryland this week and is now in Washington DC conducting preschool education research at the Congressional Library.

Ian MacCallum State Normal School Towson MacCallum Washington, D. C Congressional Library

Lyondel Delphinium Gardens Visit in Morgantown

Mr and Mrs Dudley Snapp traveled to Morgantown West Virginia this week to see the Lyondel delphinium gardens cultivated by Dr L H Leoman of the State University. Mrs Snapp has cultivated the Lyondel hybrids and shows fine bloom specimens at present.

Morgantown Dudley Snapp W. Va L. H. Leoman The State University

Crenshaw in Serious Condition at Memorial Hospital

Reports from Memorial Hospital state Mr. Crenshaw remains in a serious condition and semi conscious for most of the time. Only immediate family may visit the afflicted man.

Crenshaw Memorial Hospital D. D

Pennsylvania Couple Obtains License

A marriage license was issued to Elmer Charles Howard of Pittsburgh and Lucille Swonick of McKeesport, Pa. The city clerk issued fifteen licenses this month, compared with seventeen in May.

Pennsylvania Elmer Charles Howard Pittsburgh Lucille Swonick McKeesport

Harman Bell leaves for wedding in West Point

Mrs Harman Bell travels from Winchester to Cornwall on the Hudson to attend the wedding of Miss Mary Harris and Lieut Bell at West Point. Mr and Mrs Blair welcomed a daughter born in Roanoke Jefferson Hospital. Farmville Club hosts Dr Jarman reception after his commencement address at Handley High School.

Harman Bell Herman B. Bell Baltimore Winchester Stewart Bell Cameron Street Bell Cornwall-on-the-Hudson Mary Harris James Russell Harris Philadelphia Lieut. Bell West Point Harris Melvin Green Dr. Jarman Farmville Club J. L. Jarman Farmville College Handley High School Washington Inn Stewart Street

Social notes and visits fill spring schedule

Miss Mary entertains Glass party while Mr and Mrs H Stephenson leave for Atlantic City. Judge Harrison heads to Jacksonville for days on business. Students return from University of Virginia and state teachers college finals. Several families report travel and guests, with weddings and local engagements noted across Braddock Street area.

City’s Schools On Pilgrimage at Mt. Hebron

Winchester public school students led by Handley High School Cadet Band visited Mount Hebron Cemetery to honor pioneers of education with flowers. Over 2,000 pupils attended, paying tribute to benefactors Judge Handley John Kerr and Lupton, with graves decorated as part of finals week memorials. The day included a hymn, a prayer, and no further exercises before tonight’s Handley High School commencement led by Dr. J L Jarman.

Winchester Public Schools Mount Hebron Dome Handley High School W. H Garland R. Quarles Wallace M. Brashears Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church Winchester Ministerial Association John Handley Handley Handley Foundation John Kerr Lucien Lupton Lupton Handley System Mount Hebron J. L. Jarman Farmville State College

Sunday School Workers Convene In Religious Education Meeting

The convention urged church members to strengthen homes to mold children’s attitudes toward God. Dr. Eddy insisted teachers need home support to build character and life. Sessions covered Advancing Together, The Crisis in American Life, and Christian Education for today’s needs.

Church Dr. Eddy Jesus Christ Christ F. E. Brininstool Joy Elmer Morgan National Education Association Luther A. Weigle Divinity School Yale University

Fair Weather at Upperville Fair Opens Show

Dorothy M Doody and Cataract lead entries with cup valued at 500 dollars. Dorothy M a bay mare won an ovation and placed in the 3 year old light weight class. Doody placed third in the 3 year old middle and heavy weight class. Morning awards include draft horses Dolly and foal Harvey Fields Colley and foal.

W. C. Langley Pearl Charles R. Hope Alvin C. E. Norman Julien Coquette Llangollen Farm Daisy Dutch Green Colmer Llangollen Dolly Harvey Pields Colley H. Ralph Fields Topsy Betty Carter Fletcher Hunter Our Way E. L. Redman Marksman Dinah Oliver D. Filley Dorothy N Peach Brothers Commodore Rose Hope Morman Lucille Clifton Simpson Revelation Cockrell Brothers Tip Toe James D. Gibson Greys Sunbeam Cockerill Brothers Polly Grace Moffett Glory Road John Hay Whitney Crotan Dorothy M Hunters Sir Cona Manley W. Carter Fadeless B. L. Redman Doody Cataract Harvey Fields

Baptist Church Announces Daily Vacation Bible School

The First Baptist Church will run a Daily Vacation Bible School from June 18 to June 29. Miss Varina Elliot of Lexington VA will direct, assisted by a team including Mrs. Hawthorne and Miss Kern. Nurse Miss Walter Dent will oversee health. registrations open this week.

First Baptist Church Varina Elliot Lexington

Berryville and Richmond visitors spend day in Winchester

Mrs. W. E. Henson and 60n, Billy and Mrs. W. S. Carper of Berryville join Mrs. J. Martin Carper of Richmond for a day in Winchester with friends.

W. E. Henson Billy W. S. Carper Berryville J. Martin Carper Richmond Winchester

Judean Hills Pageant at Virginia Religious Ed Meet

More than 100 people from Winchester and nearby will participate in Judean Hills Are Holy a pageant closing the Virginia Council of Religious Education convention at Handley High School auditorium. Miss Jane Gray Stouffer chairs the committee with Prof H Augustine Smith directing.

Winchester Judean Hills Virginia Council of Religious Education First Baptist Church Jane Gray Stouffer H. Augustine Smith Department of Church and Community Music Boston University Handley High School

Shepherd Charged In New Orleans Check Forgery Case

Police report shows 52 year old Shepherd, 5 ft 7 8 in, 186 pounds from Burlington NC, claimed factory operator with university education. He faces counts of forgery for a $300 check and uttering and publishing the check as true. Additional worthless checks found. plans to build hardware factory noted. arrival from Cumberland MD. Barr and Eddie Lupton to escort prisoner back in about ten days.

Minneapolis Shepherd Burlington N. C North Carolina Winchester Cumberland Fair Grounds Barr Eddie Lupton

Kiwanis Meeting Hears Rev Berry Plummer Speaker

United Hagerstown Md hosts Rev Berry Plummer cpial speaker at Kiwanis meeting yesterday. Telegram from Winchester Kiwanis president read as delegates attend Kiwanis International convention in Toronto. Visitors included Frank Louthan secretary Virginia Manufacturers Association and W J Gouchenour of Maurertown. Ansel Solenberger led meeting in Mr Sheetz's absence.

Berry Plummer United Hagerstown Washington Hotel Capitol Virginia Delaware Newsey Plummer H. C Winchester Wanis Club Andrews Kiwanis International Toronto Winchester Frank G. Louthan Virginia Manufacturers Association Richmond Kiwanis Club W. J. Gouchenour Maurertown Sheetz Ansel Solenberger

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