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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1940

Page

8

Social and Personal notes from Millwood Virginia event list

Social items from Millwood Virginia dated March 13 record a Blue Ridge Hunt Club gathering at Carter Hall with a large guest list including William Bell Watkins Graham Dougherty and George Greenhalgh Jr. followed by dinners and visits featuring figures such as Capt Ewart Johnston Mr and Mrs Henry Mitchell Miss Agnes Mitchell and Miss Isabel Cameron.

Millwood Blue Ridge Hunt Club Alexis Sommaripa George I Vo Aed George P. Greenhalgh Capt Ewart Johnston George P. Greenhalgh, Jr Henry P. Mitchell Agnes Mitchell Benjamin Harrison Roland Mitchell Virginia Watkins William B. Watkins Susan Meston Louise B. Meade, Jr Graimam Dougherty, Jr William B. Watkins, Jr Jackie English Winchester Ned Lewis Berryville

Calendar of events for Turner Ashby U DC and community groups

Activities today include a 3:00 p.m. Turner Ashby U D C meeting at Miss Nellie Lupton's home, a 5:30 p.m. G A A tea at North Washington club rooms, a 7:30 p.m. Braddock Street Church Girls Class with Mary Cooper, and an 8:30 p.m. Kernstown Young People gathering with Douglas. Friday features a 12:30 p.m. Legion post luncheon, 7:30 p.m. Junior Board of Trade director election, 7:30 p.m. Kernstown Young People with Douglas, and an 8:30 p.m. Handley auditorium play Life Begins At 16.

Turner Ashby Ee U.D. C Nellie Lupton Amherst Street North Washington Street Braddock Street Mary Cooper R. Y. Conrad Post American Legion Junior Board of Trade Kernstown Douglas Handley Auditorium

Clarke County Woman's Club To Hear Dr Andrews

Clarke County Woman's Club meets at Hawthorne Library with historian Matthew Page Andrews delivering "The Greatest Mystery In Modern History." Andrews, a Shepherdstown native now based in Baltimore, is known for Virginia The Old Dominion and other works. Rose MacDonald chairs the program and will introduce the speaker.

Berryville Clarke County Woman's Club Hawthorne Library Hela Matthew Page Andrews Pr. Andrews Shepherdstown W. Va Baltimore Virginia Old Dominion Frederick Clarke Counties Academy Rose MacDonald Andrews

Newport News Girl Chosen Princess for Stuart Hall

Miss Margaret Peg ram Holt of Newport News has been selected by Stuart Hall to serve as a princess in the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival court in Winchester this spring. She is noted as a leader in Stuart Hall activities, president of the student council, and member of multiple clubs and societies.

Staunton Margaret Pegram Holt Newport News Stuart Hall Shenandoah Winchester Holt Miss Holt Robert P. Holt Saxon W. Holt Henry W. Holt Supreme Court of Virginia E. L. A. Honor Society St. Ambrose Choir Senior Citizens’ Council Alpha Literary Society Glee Club Red

Sweet Briar College staff gains next year’s editor and manager

Miss Mary Nag Jey Scully of Winchester becomes business manager of the Bramblier after student elections at Sweet Briar College. Martha Ingles of Oceanport New Jersey will be editor in chief for next year. Also noted are engagement and wedding plans for local residents and a housewarming for Mrs. Kenneth Cather with guests attending a matinee in Washington.

Miss Scully Sweet Briar College Mary Nag Jey Scully John S. Scully Winchester Brambier Sweet Briar News The Bramblier Martha Ingles Oceanport N. J Fromerly Washington, D. Cc

Modern Etiquette Advice Column by Roberta Lee

Questions address social grace in meetings with old acquaintances, proper introductions, and engagement gifts. Guidance includes politeness without overemphasis on memory, appropriate gifts for an engaged woman, and wine glass filling to two thirds.

Mr. Moore Edith Young Ruth Hudson

Shower honors Mr. and Mrs. Tiffany Grim on South Loudoun Street

Mrs. Harry H. Cain and Mrs. Laura Everhart hosted a pink and white shower for Mr. and Mrs. Tiffany Grim at the former’s home on South Loudoun Street. Guests included many local residents, with gifts, games, and refreshments marking the event. Nearby notices report travels and family updates including deaths and illnesses.

Kenneth Cather South Loudoun Street M. K. Shirkey Retha Lawrence Hollis Harold Bageant Irene Shiley T. F. Timberlake Silas Cather Kitty MccIntorff Helen Kline Colleen Orndorff Anna Carpenter Jane Cooper Ruth Spaid Silva Tompson Juanita Elsa Harry H. Cain Laura Everhart Tiffany Grim Hazel Funkhouser Hattie Hockman Senttars Bierken Papelmeces Rose Haven Lillian Haven Elester Edgar Nelson Oe Nelson Mary Joy Marie Rainsberger Lula Shanholtz Paul Benner

Weekend visitors and travels from Winchester area note

Misses Elsie and Elthan Edwards and Mr. Charles Smith of Albemarle Va spent the weekend in Washington with friends. Friday evening they attended the Sophomore Prom at the University of Maryland College Park. Littie Franklin Golladay recovering from a tonsil operation at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Mrs Earl Crowser returned from Staunton Va with Mrs Ralston staying a few days. George Hott University of Virginia returned to Charlottesville. Mildred Tidler of Kernstown heads to New York City to visit relatives Conda Miller and sister. Jack Forney and family spent weekend in Winchester with Stewart L Forney and Mrs Forney. John Zeigler and Nelson Grim of this city spent Saturday in Washington DC.

Thomas H. B. Meade Louis B. Meade University of Virginia Clarke Benjamin Randolph B. O.F. Randolph Elsie and Elthan Edwards Charles Smith Albin Washington University of Maryland At College Park Littie Franklin Golladay C. F. Golladay Millwood Avenue Winchester Memorial Hospital George Hott Charlottesville Mildred Tidler Kernstown New York City Conda Miller John Zeigler Nelson Grim Washington, D. C Berryville, VA Harold Potts

Friendly Girls Class Meets At Miss Cooper Home

Braddock Street Methodist Church Friendly Girls Class meets at Miss Mary Cooper 830 Amherst Street Thursday March 14 at 7 30 pm. Woman's Auxiliary Hospital card party at George Washington Hotel Friday night March 28 raises funds to lay hospital linoleum. Reservations through Mrs Hunter H McGuire or Mrs Lewis Hyde. Banquet postponed to March 29. Douglas Ritter hosts Kerns Town Methodist Young People meeting Friday at 7 30 with Easter program planning.

Braddock Street Methodist Church Mary Cooper Amherst Street Winchester Memorial Hospital Conrad Braddock Street Douglas Ritter Kernstown

Visitors Greet Berryville Residents In A Busy Week

Berryville Virginia reports a steady flow of visitors over the past week. Notable guests include Harold Potts and family from Charlottesville, Bettie Robertson visiting from Ashburn, and families returning from Philadelphia. Local residents also note hospital stays and upcoming moves.

Berryville

G A A Monthly Tea Set for Tomorrow Evening

The Girl's Athletic Association hosts a monthly tea tomorrow from 5 30 to 7 30 at the club rooms. Mrs George Miller, formerly Miss Virginia Seal, is guest of honor. Miss Doris Cunningham chairs arrangements with Miss Frances Profitt and others assisting.

Girl's Athletic Association George Miller Virginia Seal Doris Cunningham Frances Profitt Jack Crowl of Grim Beverley Rice

History of the Annual Apple Blossom Festival

Winchester prepares for a community driven event as the 1928 festival marks the move toward a permanent organization. Ray Robinson is named director general, William Beverley director of finance, and Clifford Grim treasurer as efforts begin to stabilize the festival structure after years of ad hoc leadership.

Ray Robinson William Beverley Clifford Grim

Barbara Bell New Fashion Book pattern parade

A brisk ad touts Barbara Bell new fashion book and pattern parade with spring styles for home frocks dresses sports outfits lingerie and children's clothes. One pattern and Pattern Book together price 25c Book alone 15c. Send orders to the box address.

Barbara Bell

Also Mentioned on This Page

Social and Personal Watkins Are Clarke County Percy Randolph Jean Burwell Jacobs Don Lewis Louis B Meade Emily Goodwin Robert Goodwin Mrs. Ewart Johnston Mrs. Scutter Chicago George Burwell Isabelle Cameron Kenneth N. Gilpin Boston Mass James C. Neely Thomas N. Carter Mary Page New York Carter Fittsburgh Douglas Crocker Miss Page Brooks’ Pharmacy Pocahontas W. B. Snider & Son Clarke County Woman’s Club Wil Bachrach By Horne Beltone Mary S. Yeakley Lafayette Ind Page Louderback John H. Williams Darlington Marianna Eva Williams Page Gordon Louderback D. O. Louderback Miss Williams Florida State Women's College Butler University Purdue Memorial Union Louderback Purdue University Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company Indiana Harbor Betty Riley Betty Zeigler Anne Kerr Russell Jane Bickers Rachel Jennings Kenneth Robinson Key Largo One Muni National Theatre RED Cross Huntsberry Foot Fashion Headquarters Catherine Hayes Brown Helen H Ayes Helen Hayes Sweetpeas David Burpee Philadelphia Mrs. Brown Roberta Lee George Barnsley Layhill, Md Barnsley Headley Beall Leslie Dodd Samuel Bernhard Hancock Md Frank C. Bernhard Harry Seabright Roanoke, Va Pifer Printing CO N. Loudoun St Jack Forney Frederick, Md Stewart L. Forney Gray Avenue Friendly Girls Friends of Hospital William Levi University Bettie Robertson Ashburn Loudoun County Mrs A. F. Robertson Academy Street Memorial Hospital Gus Hartleson Ville Philade Robert Shenk Lynwood Barnett Mr. E. P. Carter Emily Powers Samuel White White Post Russell Home Frank Humston Humston Bridgewater Montague Stevens Lewis N. Glover Chatham, WN. J Stevens Glover Chas. T. Levi George H. Levi Woodbridge Prince William County Frank B. Whiting Will Peterkin Parkersburg, W. Va Mrs. Laquise Kerfoot Harry Langdon Charles Town Nicholas Morrison Anne Waynesboro, Va Walter’ D. Wisecarver Howard F. Morrison Corey Miller Cedar Grove Oliver C. Dix John Livengood Valley Pride United Food Underwood’s Bakery W. E. Cooper Hos Commercial & Savings Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Eugene Permanents Frederic Vitonic Wave Beauty Service Rosemma’s Barbara Bell Pattern Service Winchester Evening Star N. Y
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