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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1941

Page

8

Dinner Parties and Social Visits Across Millswood

Millwood society notes detail dinner at Springsberry hosted by Mr. and Mrs. George P. Greenhalgh with guests Henry and Agnes Mitchell and others. Margaret Della Meade hosted an afternoon tea for Louis B. Meade who leaves for Roanoke to begin Army service. Cadet Everard Meade Jr. returns from West Point for vacation. Additional visits include Summer guests at Saratoga and Woodbine, and trips by Tyson and Kay Gilpin to New Jersey and Long Island for dances and house parties.

Margaret Della Meade Louis B. Meade Roanoke David Maulsby Baltimore Betty Riley Winchester Nancy Stevens Charles Town Anne Meade Virginia Watkins Vadia Roland Mitchell Richard Cole Don Lewis Tom Clagett Tom H. B. Meade Mr. Meade Everard Meade Jr West Point Academy Clarke Everard K. Meade Edgewood Tyson Gilpin Sydney Watters Messrs Tyson Kay Gilpin New Jersey Richard Gambrill Long Island Rosalie Parsons Gavins

Georgetown Party Attends Yale Reunion In New York

Mrs. John Beatty Miss Page Huidekoper and Mrs. Prescott Huidekoper from Georgetown enjoyed a weekend at Long Branch. George P. Greenhalgh and Ralph Richardson left Saturday night for New York to attend the Yale reunion.

Miss Page Huidekoper Georgetown Long Branch Mrs. Prescott Huidekoper George P. Greenhalgh Ralph Richardson New York Yale

Weekend guests at Chapel Hill

Mr. and Mrs. David Donovan hosted as weekend guests Mrs. Donovan's mother Mrs. John Van Croft and Mr. James Grand in.

David Donovan Chapel Hill Mrs. Donovan John van Croft James Grandin

Ten Days Visit Ends as Family Heads Home

Mr and Mrs George P Greenhalgh joined Mrs Burwell Jacobs and boys Master Billy Weatherall and Master Stephen Stranahan for ten days then left Tuesday to return to Perrysburg Ohio.

George P., Greenhalgh Billy Weatherall Stephen Stranahan Burwell Jacobs Perrysburg Ohio

Weekend Guests From Dayton Visit Mrs. J. Godfrey Philips

Mrs. J. Godfrey Philips entertained as weekend guests her son and daughter in law Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey Philips Jr. of Dayton Ohio during the visit.

J. Godfrey Philips Godfrey Philips ,Jr Dayton, Ohio

Mrs George P Greenhalgh and Son Visit New York

Mrs George P Greenhalgh and her son Billy are enjoying a several day stay in New York City. They plan to leave the first of July for Wyoming to spend time on a ranch before returning to Springsberry.

George P. Greenhalgh Billy New York Wyoming Springsberry

Randolphs Welcome Fairfax Randolphs from Richmond

Mr. and Mrs. B. O. F. Randolph hosted lunch Monday for son Fairfax Randolph and his wife, Mrs. Fairfax Randolph, who arrived from Richmond.

Mrs Sommaripa Hosts Dinner at Bellfield

Mrs Alexis Sommaripa entertained at her home Bellfield Saturday night before leaving Sunday for New York where she will spend several days.

Helen Beatty Pittsburgh Alexis Sommaripa Bellfield New York

Discussion Group Met Last Night at Fielding in Berryville

Berryville Virginia June 17 Mr and Mrs Hobson McGehee hosted the Fielding Discussion Group last night with Miss Rose MacDonald leading in Mr William E Sparrow s absence The topic examined the strategic value of Azores Canary Islands Cape Verde Trinidad Martinique and Bermuda in national defense with members including Capt Turner Lewis and several Williams Rob ertson Kerfoot Neill Moore and Meade among others

Berryville Hobson McGehee

Dr. Frederickson to Speak on World Affairs

Dr. Otto Frederickson of Madison College Harrisonburg will address residents on World Affairs at the Community building Thursday at 8 p.m. The talk, hosted by Clarke County Woman's Club, includes a post lecture forum with questions. Mrs. A R Robertson will introduce him.

Otto Frederickson Madison College Harrisonburg Frederickson Woman's Club Clarke County Junior Board of Trade A. R. Robertson

Meade Returns From University of Virginia as Chemical Engineer Major

Mr. Thomas H. B. Meade, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis B. Meade, has recently returned from the University of Virginia where he is majoring in Chemical Engineering. He will need to attend the university for two more years.

Thomas H. B. Meade Lewis B. Meade University of Virginia Meade

Etiquette Q and A on tipping and wedding notices

Cookbook style etiquette column covers tipping amounts for small bills, postcard sharing in vacations, delaying weddings after family death, and how to address hotel porter names. It advises ten percent minimum on bills over one dollar, and proper Mr and Mrs formatting for signatures.

Clarke County News Highlights Honors and Visits

Clarke County residents receive honors as Billy Kerfoot graduates cum laude from Wilbraham School and earns the senior mathematical medal. Local families host guests including Mrs. Mary McGehee, Miss Bland Taylor, and Miss Rose MacDonald travels to Richmond for a Board of Education meeting. Social visits include Mr. and Mrs. Beverley with relatives from Roanoke, and the Huntington family hosting guests at Journey's End.

Clarke County Billy Kerfoot Alfred Moss Kerfoot Llewellyn Kerfoot Rose MacDonald Richmond State Board of Education

Tallest suspension bridge height in world inquiry

The floor of the bridge spans the Royal Gorge above the Arkansas River and sits 1053 feet above the riverbed.

Royal Gorge Arkansas River

Pre nuptial parties mark Steck Kern wedding week

A series of social events surround Miss Virginia Steck and Mr. Harry R. Kern Jr as they prepare for their ceremony at 8:30 p.m. Saturday in the Presbyterian Church on Lou Meallie. Attendees include wedding party members, relatives, and local hosts hosting luncheons dinners and informal gatherings in Stephens City and nearby towns.

Miss Steck Kern Virginia Steck Harry R. Kern, Jr Presbyterian Church Lou Goum Sires Tokes Inn Paul Rosenberger Millwood Henry Pest Mitchell John Scully, III Eleanor Scully John Scully, Jr Stewart Street Virginia Cover Russell J. Victor Arthur Steck James Miller

Handley graduate enters Nurses Training at Maryland

Miss Jean Brill, daughter of Mr and Mrs Hugh Brill and a Handley High School graduate, has enrolled in the Nurses Training school at the University of Maryland and will begin training in September. Several local families host and visit relatives including Henshaw, Timberlake, Rudd, Clark, Krouse, Belchic, O Connell, Ford, Glaize, Barnsley, Martin, Grove, Guthridge, Simmons, and Locke, with visits to Lynchburg Atlanta Washington and Richmond noted.

Jean Brill Hugh Brill Handley High School Nurses Tr School University of Maryland Vernon Grove South Loudoun Street A. C. Martin A. P. Martin H. W. Simmons Vivian Margaret Kirk Cumberland, Md

Mable Heckrotte Weds Paul Leonard Jones in Hancock

Mr and Mrs William Heckrotte of Fairview announce the marriage of their daughter Mable Louise to Paul Leonard Jones on Saturday June 14 at the Methodist Parsonage Hancock Maryland. Jones works at Winchester Woolen Mill and is son of Mr and Mrs W T Jones of Pittsburgh. Mrs Jones graduated Handley High School. The couple will reside at 823 Berryville Avenue after their honeymoon.

Mable Heckrotte Paul Jones William Heckrotte Fairview Avenue Mable Louise Paul Leonard Jones Methodist Hancock Jones Winchester W. T. Jones Pittsburgh Berryville Avenue

Attending Bible School In Dayton Till Friday

Among those from here who left yesterday for Dayton Virginia to attend the Bible School of the United Brethren Church being held there every day through Friday. Led by Rev and Mrs L G Bridgers, also Mrs Ora Bailey Mrs Ray Hicks Mrs Edwin Ritter Miss Thelma Edwards Miss Elizabeth Linkous Miss Mae Ritter Miss Anna Marie Bailey Miss Fay Patton Gretna Patton and Mr Robert Bridgers and Hunter Barley.

Dayton The United Brethren Church L. G. Bridgers Ora Bailey Ray Hicks Edwin Ritter Thelma Edwards Elizabeth Linkous Mae Ritter Anna Marie Bailey Fay Patton Gretna Patton Robert Bridgers Hunter Barley

Ed Molden Heads to Minneapolis for National Convention

Ed Molden leaves for Minneapolis to attend the annual national convention of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, with Winchester Junior Board of Trade as an affiliate. Dinner guests at Lamps include regional families. Isa belle Barritt engaged to Dennis Bauman with July wedding planned.

Ed. Molden Minneapolis Minn The Junior Chamber of Commerce Winchester Junior Board of Trade

County Socials Double Birthday Party in Albin

A double birthday party was held in Albin to honor Mrs. Ernest Adams Jr and Mr. French Kirk. Two pink and white cake decorations framed the event as Rev E B Smith led a prayer. Guests included Mr and Mrs Sam Bro Mr and Mrs Earle Edwards Mrs Ray Butler Rev and Mrs E B Smith Mr and Mrs Guy Smith and others.

Albin Ernest Adams, Jr French Kirk E. B. Smith Sam Bro Earle Edwards Ray Butler Guy Smith

Old Fredericktown Garden Club to Meet Tomorrow

The Old Fredericktown Garden Club will meet tomorrow at 3:00 PM at Mrs. T. Russell Cather's home with Mrs. Allen T. Hawthorne assisting. Dr. White from the University of Virginia faculty, spending the summer at Tulyries, will be guest speaker. Ribbon winners at the Little Garden Club gathering included Mrs. Edward Barr and Miss Nancy Gray Larrick in several divisions.

Old Fredericktown Little Garden Club Paul Rhodes Roland Wilson Towns Committee Winchester England Edward Barr Nancy Gray Larrick

Little Theatre Variety Show Opens Tonight

Andrew Babb will open the Little Theatre Variety Show at 8 PM in the studio 213 North Cameron Street with songs The Hills of Home and Three For Jack. Ten acts from Winchester Berryville Front Royal and Strasburg are on the program and a Junior Little Theatre lemonade stand will raise funds for the group.

Little Theatre Andrew Babb Home Jack North Cameron Street Winchester Berryville Front Royal Strasburg Junior Little Theatre Gloria Pingley Betty Cather Della Miller Ellen Furry Frances Andrews Betsy Arthur Eleanor de Grange R. Bowen Moore Marvin Funkhouser Crawford John MacCallum Lewis Allen Bobby Edward

Mount Pleasant Ladies Aid Meet Adopts July 3 Yard Party

The Mount Pleasant West Virginia Ladies Aid will meet Thursday June 26 at the home of Mrs. Albert Brown. Plans will be made for a yard party to be held July 3. All members are requested to be present.

Manuel Braddock Mount Pleasant West Virginia Ladies Aid Albert Brown

Also Mentioned on This Page

Winchester Aerue No Order of the Bagies Loudoun Street Rebekah Association Odd Fellows Hall Kiwanis Club Elk’s Club Louis Meade Nathaniel B. Jones Camp Lee Mrs. Henry Frost Middleburg Saratoga William Bell Watkins, Jr Richard Dole Harvard Kenneth N. Gilpin Crownin Shields Wilmington Del Southern Dairies Brooks' Pharmacy Kenney’s the Food Center N. Loudoun St John Beatty Dr. Frederickson Lovett Brothers North Loudoun SE Ling Aristocrat Peter G. Hall G. H. Hall Mary McGehee Washington Misges Shepherd South Church St C. F. McIntosh John McIntosh Blue Ridge Summit J. Gray Beverley George W. Chaney Beverley Jerry Chaney James Spiggle Chaney Upperville William Chapin Huntington Journey’s End Blue Ridge Williams Virginia Emily McCormick Grace Episcopal Church Orkney Springs Shrinemont Miss McCormick Archibald Cummins Hallie Williams Love Lewis DuPont Indian Head Lorenzo Lewis Mece Ompany Fue Raymond Kirk Martin Glaize E. W. Adams, Jr W. F. Kirk Ervin Hottle Paul Snyder D. A. Fries Mary Jankey Granvel Davis W. O. Kirk Bertie Mauze Elsie Edwards Ellen Butler Helen Louise Martin Josephine Eveylene Kirk Mary Mildred Ruby Kirk Mary Kathryn Adams Frankie Smith E. W. Adams ITI Samuel Franklin Brown Alex Harold Charles DeHaven Frisby Smith Ernie Fred Kirk J. C. Hiser Stephens City Hill Abernathy Brunswick County House of Delegates E.G. Currin Mary Virginia Mederthvilles Currin Hortense Rapp Mrs. Albert Proctor Mr. and H. J. Prazier William Hopkins Aldie Fred Dobbins Julian Steele F. Grove White Mrs. Lee Fredreich, Md Williamsburg Sue Pullins Stephens City High School Berea Nettie Carbaugh Mrs Stuart Montgomery Falls Church E. R. Conner Refuge L. A. Lamp Ed. Coy Lewis Lamp, Jr Clarence Lamp Stephenson Myrtle D. Rhodes Mae Painter Stephen City Pearl H. Stickley Vaucluse Julian Gregory White Lee Frederick, Md S. 8. Henshaw Corp W. G. Henshaw 36Th Air Base Group Jackson Air Base Jackson Miss R. W. Henshaw R. N Richmond Medical College T. F. Timberlake Lynchburg Ashton Rudd Ashton, Jr Mr. Rudd Atlanta, Ga Trevillis Clark Bertie Krouse Fairmont Avenue California Washington State Benjamin Belchic South Tennyson Avenue Belchic Louise Butsler Irvan T. O’connell Towson, Md James Ford Sylvia Washington, D. C W. W. Glaize Kansas City Curt Bowlin George Barnsley Olney Barnsley J. W. Barnsley Chester L. M. Guthridge William M. Glaize Albert G. Hillyard Takoma Park, Md J. H. Locke Boyce Richmond University John H. Locke Locke Boston Mass Mutual Insurance, Co Xenia Miller Rosenberger Mt. Pleasant Paul Ebersole Miana Russell Lamp Kernstown Claude Gore Beulah Lamp Clearbrook Fred Gore Miss. Barritt Dennis Bauman Clive Copenhaver Isabelle Barritt Virginia Or D. J. Howard Blacksburg Loring Bean Eugene Adams Frankie Sencindiver Milter Safell Robert Anderson Harry Jones George Taylor Maurice Foreman Jack Larrick Edgar Cornell Rappahannock River Jack Yarrow John Albright Hollywood Calif Chris Grubbs W. W. McIntyre Mt. Crawford McGaheysville-Keezletown Lady Nettleton Huntsberry Underwood Underwood’s Bakery N. Loudoun C. & P. Telephone Company of K. Whetzels Braddock Street Methodist Church Kathryn Whetzel Laura V. Anderson S. Braddock Street Luther Shutts John W. Rosenberger Girls Athletic Association Wayside Inn Madeline Grove Christian Endeavor Society Christian Endeavor Society of the Pleasant Valey Minnie Wood Oterbein Guild Oterbein Guild of Winchester Circuit Helen Abshire Pauline Dick Leslie O. Shiley Energy Builder— Valley Pride Bread United Food Stores Bettie and Edns Miller Mr. Pleasant Ladies Aid the Commercial and Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corp Sunshine Cleaners Kent St Barbara Bell Pretty Barbara Bell Patern Pat Winchester Evening Star Station O N. Y
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