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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1938

Page

8

Social And Personal: Former Methodist Married In Blacksburg

In Blacksburg at Whisner Memorial Methodist Church a social wedding joined Miss Mane Johnson and Mr. Kidd. The bride, formerly of Stephens City, is a Madison College graduate with family ties in the area. The groom, a University of Richmond and UVA graduate, is Phi Delta Kappa member. After a church reception the couple planned to live in Red Hill, Virginia after August 1.

Ore Stephens City Johnson Madi College Harrisonburg Mane Johnson Whisner Memorial Blacksburg Mr. Johnson Lohengrin Mendelssohn Kidd W. J. Shepherd Buckingham Henry Ravenhorst Hiram Smith R. L. Bryant A. D. Pratt Warren Miller Kent Apperson University of Richmond University of Virginia Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity North East Red Hill Mr. Kidd Dower Virginia

Prominent Col Donovan Purchases Chapel Hill Estate

Col William J. Donovan, Buffalo and New York City lawyer, veteran of World War I, known as Fightin Bill, buys Clarke county estate Chapel Hill Farm. He served as a deputy US attorney general and was a Republican NY governor candidate. he and Mrs Donovan plan to reside there after renovations. Elinore Griffith returns from Wellesley College to spend summer with her mother. Josephine Griffith completed exams at Roberts Beach School and returns for summer.

William J. Donovan Buffalo News City Clarke County Chapel Hill Farm United States Coolidge Hoover New York New York City Donovan Chapel Hill Elinore Griffith Washington Street Wellesley College Wellesley Mass Alfred Kerfoot Josephine Griffith Roberts Beach School Catonsville

Handley High School Class of 1937 Reunion Banquet Planned

Plans were announced for a 1937 Handley High School reunion banquet in the school cafeteria on Wednesday evening July 6 at 7 30. The class size was 123 and many members live in Winchester. A committee of Bak er Scully Rudolph Ritter Hollis and Jones is organizing the affair with a special speaker and guests including Mr and Mrs Garland R Quarles Mr and Mrs E P Browning Mr and Mrs Otis Sargent Miss Edith Cornwell and Mr and Mrs J Norman Ochs. Officers are Miss Mary Scully president Edward Hollis vice president Miss Mary Jane Jolliffe secretary and Jack Smith treasurer. A program of reports and entertainment is planned. Those attending who have not been contacted should reach out to a committee member or officer.

Handley High School Winchester Mark Katherine Baker Mary Scully Ella Rudolph Joe Ritter Edward Hollis Forrest Jones Garland R. Quarles E. P. Browning Otis Sargent Edith Cornwell J. Norman Ochs Mary Jane Jolliffe Jack Smith

Mrs Emily Allen Baird Weds Charles W Carson in Hot Springs

The marriage of Mrs. Emily Allen Baird of Woodstock Virginia to Mr Charles W Carson of Riverton Virginia was held recently in Hot Springs South Carolina. Carson is linked to the Shenandoah Valley, Riverton Lime and Stone and Daet Tramway, plus family ties to local figures. Several social events are planned in Whitmoresy this weekend and next as Miss Byrd hosts guests including Rose Webb Leigh Thompson and others with dances at Scaleby Raspberry Plain and Millwood.

Winchester Emily Allen Baird Woodstock Charles W. Carson Riverton Hot Springs 8. C Carson Warrenton Virginia William Kemper Richmond William B. Allen Mabel Walton Sigma Sigma Sigma B. B. Dutton South Washington Street A. C. Carson W. E. Carson Carson and Sons Riverton Lime and Stone Company Philippines Daet Shenandoah Valley Byrd Rose Bedford Webb Greenville S. C Lelia Leigh le Cron Thompson Norfolk Caroline Grandy Eleanor Flood Washington, D. C Anne Shriver Baltimore Margaret Byrd R. E. Byrd Kenneth Gilpin Scaleby Millwood Miss Byrd William Lipscomb Raspberry Plain Berryville

Round Hill 4-H Club Plans Bingo and Lawn Party

The yard party committee of the Round Hill 4 H Club completed plans for a June 23 event at the Round Hill Presbyterian Church. The main feature is bingo with a large prize for each set, plus a cake walk.

Round Hill 4-H Club Round Hill Presbyterian Church

Gathered Guests At Siler and Gainesboro Event

A list of attendees to a social gathering is given, naming Mr. and Mrs. Edmond DeHaven of Siler, several DeHaven relatives, and numerous other residents from Gainesboro, Cross Junction, Glengary, Grimes, Winchester, Middletown, and nearby towns. Gifts are mentioned as a highlight of the occasion.

Edmond DeHaven Siler Roy Armentrout Shirley Mae Max Garland Madigan Douglas Middletown Hubert Hutsler Marthana Bernard Ruby Reva Stewart Glengary W. Va Boyd Raymond Wilson Isaac Gene DeHaven Gainesboro Orville DeHaven Clearbrook Linden DeHaven Winifred Adams Winchester Harry, Kenneth and Linwood Loy Mary Ruble Frances Ruble Armilda DeHaven Albin Ralph Lamp Paul Lamp Grimes Eva Dailey Cross Junction Noah Shade

Birthday Party For Imogene March At South Loudoun

Mrs Harold March hosted a Monday afternoon birthday party at her home on South Loudoun Street for her daughter Imogene who turned four. Attendees included Bernadine Seabright Peggy Massey Ann Adams Bonnie Seal Suzanne Pingley Nancy Jones Jacqueline Jones Janice Lee Haines Helen Louise Johnston Mary Alexander and Harry March. Francis Asbury Union Meeting Postponed To June 30 At Berryville Methodist Church.

Harold March South Loudoun Street Miss Imogene March Bernardine Seabright Peggy Massey Ann Adams Bonnie Seal Suzanne Pingley Nancy Jones Jacqueline Jones Janice Lee Haines Helen Louise Johnston Mary Alexander Harry March Francis Asbury Union Berryville Martinsburg W. Va

Johnny Morris Visitor In This City Last Night

Johnny Morris radio announcer for Philip Morris cigarettes was a visitor in the city last night at the George Washington Hotel. Also listed are local residents hosting relatives and several townspeople traveling for events and visits in nearby cities.

Johnny Morris Philip Morris Cigarette George Washington Hotel

Recent Comings And Goings In Millwood Clarke County

Clarke County Millwood notes show families visiting and traveling. Russell Sard Wilmer Scott and Miss Miriam Scott tour, while others plan summer residences in Maine New York and England. Guests visit Woodley Long Branch Minturn Woodbine and The Moorings as weddings and school events frame the season.

Millwood Clarke County Washington Miriam Scott England

Mrs deGrange Hosts Mrs Allen Farewell Sojourn

Mrs H Clay deGrange will entertain tomorrow evening at her South Washington street home in honor of Mrs Lewis M Allen. Mrs Allen departs Friday with her three sons Howard Lewis and Douglas for New York to sail Saturday for England for a summer visit.

H. Clay deGrange South Washington Street Lewis M. Allen Howard, Lewis Douglas Allen New York England

Mrs Wisecarver Appointed To Institute Of Affairs

Mrs Martin Wisecarver has been named by Governor James H. Price as a Virginia delegate to the Institute of Public Affairs annual sessions at the University of Virginia Charlottesville July 3 16. Mr William Shelton of Wilmington Delaware connected with DuPont Company spent the weekend with cousins Mr and Mrs William Jenkins at 1313 Valley Avenue.

Martin Wisecarver James H. Price Commonwealth of Virginia Institute of Public Affairs University of Virginia Charlottesville William Shelton Wilmington Del DuPont Company Mrs William Jenkins Valley Avenue

Modern Etiquette by Roberta Lee

Public etiquette column questions answer how an unmarried woman signs letters using parenthesized Miss Helen R Jones. It advises not to reuse a dropped knife or fork and to request a replacement if unnoticed by staff.

Roberta Lee Helen R. Jones

Wedding Gift Assistance Inquiry

A brief note asks who accompanies a wedding gift and describes the gift as very nice, implying appreciation and etiquette guidance.

Robertson To Address Rotary

Robertson will address the Rotary Club, an invitation gratefully accepted by local officials. Sam D. Preston of West Leicester Street is in New York on business, staying at the Hotel New Weston for several days.

Sam D. Preston West Leicester Street New York City New Weston

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