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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1938

Page

8

Amateur Musical Contest Draws Ramblers Prize

Social and personal notes describe an amateur musical contest directed by Mrs. T_r_nary, Miss Stickel, and Messrs. Smallwood, Bromley. The Tabler Ramblers won first prize, Round Hill Ramblers second. Net proceeds $50.70 support church improvements. Highlights include Sunday School growth, Children’s Day program, and local engagements and travels.

Getebwssent Arthur Trenary Sylvia Stickel Earl Smallwood Elmer Paul Bromley Tabler Ramblers Round Hill Ramblers Progressive Builders Club Clyde Lewis

Evening community events in Winchester and Clarke County

The calendar lists a piano recital at United Brethren Church auditorium by Mrs. Elmer Hodges pupils at 8:00 p.m. Rebekahs meet at Odd Fellows Hall on East Boscawen Street. Kiwanis luncheon at 12:30 p.m. at the George Washington Hotel. Mrs. Joseph Walker lectures at Handley Library Auditorium 3:30 p.m. Rotary Club luncheon at 1:00 p.m. at the George Washington Hotel.

Joseph Walker Woodberry Forest Winchester and Clarke County Garden Club Handley Library Frederickstown Garden Club Little Garden Club Elmer Hodges United Brethren Church Rebekahs Odd Fellows Hall East Boscawen Street Kiwanis Club George Washington Hotel

Dunning-Jacobs Wedding Attendants Announced

Attendants for Miss Virginia Burwell Jacobs and Mr Archibald Robertson Dunning have been named ahead of their June wedding at Christ Episcopal Church Millwood. Main events include a reception and numerous social entertainments in northern Virginia with connections to Carter Hall and Blue Ridge Hunt Club.

Virginia Burwell Jacobs Burwell Jacobs Boyce Edward D. Jacobs Berryville Archibald Robertson Dunning Strasburg Jacob A. R. Dunning Orange N. J Dunning Christ Episcopal Church Millwood Robert Nelson William P. Weatherall Jacobs Agnes Mitchell Anne Meade Clarke County Louise Okie Marshall Agnes Dunning Susan Carter Richmond Harry Beach George Corning Hugh Green H. K. Benham City Taylor Pierce New York Winchester Enos Throop Inslee Hopper Virginia Miss Jacobs Mr. Dunning Graham Dougherty Woodley the Glen Richard Cole William Beverley Percy Randolph Kenneth Gilpin Ralph Richardson Blue Ridge County School Thomas Hugh Burwell Nathaniel Burwell Carter Hall Blue Ridge Hunt Club

Garden Party Proceeds Benefit Hospital Floor Upgrade

At the Woman's Auxiliary special meeting on Monday June 20 the net from last Friday's Garden Party at Mrs. J. M. Steck Sr. home on Fairmont avenue was reported $300. Funds go to new floor covering for the hospital older sections. Credit given to contributors includes Louis Wonder and several local businesses and individuals. Mr Ed 8 Moore is noted as improved from illness. Chanters plan 7 30 pm gathering at The Willows for a business session.

J. Henry Moling Loudoun Street Surday William C. Haines Richard Avenue Haines Winchester Memorial Hospital J. M. Steck Fairmont Avenue Louis Wonder Winchester Woolen Co Flower Shop National Fruit Product Co Shenandoah Valley Apple Cider and Vinegar Co Froyd Haines the Willows Valley Pike

Surprise Birthday Party For Mrs McDonald At Sunny Side

Mrs L H McDonald was honored at a surprise party Sunday near the city in observance of Father's Day. Family and friends attended including Mgr and Mrs L F McDonald and others. Gifts were exchanged and attendees listed comprise several local families.

L. H. McDonald Sunnyside McDonald P. M. McKay W. J. Tinsman Linden McDonald Melvin Ray Esther McDonald Lucy Fries Ray Whitacre

Club Dance Returns At Winchester Golf Club This Saturday

Winchester Golf Club dance committee announces another Saturday night event in the club ballroom. Bubbles Mowery and his orchestra will provide the music. Previous dances drew a small, enjoyable crowd from Winchester and nearby communities. Guests Mr. Gardner W. Brown and Mr. Marshall Russell from New York arrived to visit Mrs. H. K. Russell on South Stewart Street.

Winchester Golf Club Bubbles Mowery Fay Winchester Gardner W. Brown Marshall Russell New York City H. K. Russell South Stewart Street

Koenig-Hart wedding in blue candle light at Sierra Vista Farm

Miss Marthana E. Koenig married Mr. John E. Hart of Washington D C on Saturday evening at 8 in the Koenig home Sierra Vista Farm decorated with blue white flowers. Attendants were Ysabel Koenig and Martin Koenig with music by Ysabel and Mrs Koenig Sr. The bride, a Stephens City High School and Georgetown University trained nurse, plans to live in Washington D C with Hart, an employee of Capitol Transit Co.

Pa ‘Coenig Sr Us Koenig Marthana E. Koenig John E. Hart Washington, D. C Sierra Vista Farm Ysabel A. Koenig Washington Therese Koenig Martin A. Koenig Hart Ysable A. Koenig Stephens City High School Georgetown University Training School Capitol Transit Co

New Members Sought for Twilight Hour Club

Twilight Hour Club holds regular meeting on West Boscawen street and opens charter membership until July 11 with drive starting June 27 for two weeks. Mr Raymond Sheetz coordinating contact. Planned yard party July 1 at Sunny side Ball Park with games music and refreshments.

Twilight Hour Club West Boscawen Street Raymond Sheetz Sunnyside Ball Park Pughtown Pike

Memorial Rites Set For July 3 At Rural Church

Memorial service and home gathering will be held at Rock Enon Church on Sunday July 3 at 2 p m in connection with the regular service. Those who lived in the area and friends buried there are invited. A hymn song service from early church days will be included with an opportunity for expressions. Ministers able to attend are asked to participate.

Rock Enon

Infected Shore Potatoes Sought

Ontario Department of Agriculture traced 42 cars of infected potatoes from Virginia reaching Toronto for Ontario distribution. Potatoes carry bacterial soft rot and the department warned that careless disposal could spread spores to potato fields.

Toronto Ontario Department of Agriculture Virginia Ontario

Modern Etiquette Q A Guide From Roberta Lee

A reader asks if a home wedding with only immediate family is better than a church ceremony. the editor says church weddings are preferable when many invitations are issued. Advice notes proper closings for thank you letters and the correct way to serve bread and butter at luncheons.

Berryville And Clarke County Personal Items

Berryville social notes list local residents visiting relatives and friends in nearby towns. Visitors include H B Miller family from Washington DC, Edward Joyce, Clayton Young, Daniel Elsea, and others. several students and cadets spend summers or attend colleges in Fredericksburg Charlottesville and Ober towns. Local moves and brief trips are noted with multiple guests and returning residents.

Bride-To-Be Among Train Crash Victims

The crash killed a prospective bride and several others as seven bodies were recovered from submerged sleeper cars near Custer creek. Officials cited a sudden condition not caused by the railroad's operating shortcomings and uninjured passengers searched Miles City for clothing to continue their journeys.

Yellowstone River Custer Creek Yellowstone Miles City Marie Zimmerman Aberdeen S. D Dorothy Billings Mont Marie Jay Kervin Dean V. Hanscom Don J New York Don Leroy Bailey Juanita Joyce Chicago H. A. Scandrett Milwaukee Road

Driver Released On Bond In Liquor Case

R. E. Stewart of Hardy county West Virginia was released after custody on charges of driving while under the influence. Stewart’s bond was set at 1000 with $500 provided by his surety and the remainder by A. C. Oates. A July 5 hearing was scheduled. The higher bond reflects the defendant’s out of state residency.

R. E. Stewart Hardy County W. Va Stewart A. C. Oates

Pittsburgh Couple Open Summer Home on Shenandoah River

Mr and Mrs Alder Cummins of Pittsburgh opened Cool Springs their summer home on the Shenandoah river over the weekend. Their guests were Dr and Mrs Coke of Pittsburgh. Miss Thelma Feltner and Mr Phillip Simms spent Sunday in Washington D C.

E. L. Shade Frances Lee Rogers Beverley Thomas Walters Mr. Shade C. H. Shade Shanghai W. Va Clayton Young Miss Dorothy Young Buddy Allen Washington, D. C Alder Cummins Pittsburgh Cool Springs Shenandoah River Mrs. Coke Thelma Feltner Phillip Simms

Revival at Round Hill to feature Dr. John W. Rustin preacher

Rev. George L. Waters announced a revival at Round Hill Methodist Church starting June 27 with Dr. John W. Rustin of Mount Vernon Place Church as preacher. Dr. Rustin, Georgia native and Emory graduate, is known for powerful sermons. Singing led by Rev. W. O. Luttrell will enhance each evening service.

George L. Waters John W. Rustin Mount Vernon Place Church W -Ton Round Hill Methodist Church Austin Georgia Emory University Atlanta W. O. Luttrell Berryville Luttrell Round Hill Rustin

Japanese Bomb Drops Hit Canton Amid Air Raids

Smoke rises in a mushroom shape over Canton, China after a Japanese air raid. The city endures nightly bombardments with a death toll tally reported each evening through Friday July 1. Dr. Austin will deliver sermons during a five night series, with hopeful attendance.

Canton China Austin

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