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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1939

Page

8

Andrews and Athey Tie Wedding at Danville Mount Vernon

Miss Mary Hill Andrews daughter of Mr and Mrs Jackson Montgomery Andrews Jr of Danville wed Mr Charles Norman Athey son of Mrs Charles Clinton Athey Winchester and the late Mr Athey at Mount Vernon Methodist Church Danville. Rev Norell E Wicker Jr officiated with music by Mrs Basil Browder and the Mount Vernon Church choir.

Mary Hill Andrews Jackson Montgomery Andrews, Jr Danville Charles Norman Athey Charles Clinton Athey Winchester Mr. Athey Mount Vernon Methodist Episcopal Church Norell E. Wicker, Jr Church of Epiphany Basil Browder Harry Brewer Mount Vernon Church Jeanette van Arsdale Lohengrin Mendelssohn Alice Basset Andrews Mary Spence Pollard Carlton Pollard Lynchburg Joshus Reynolds Chesley Samuel Andrews Messrs Williamc. McMann Archer Lloyd Fuller Mrs. Athey Arnett

Randolph-Macon students election, honors noted

Mr. John Hawse of Winchester has been elected vice-president of Alpha Lambda circle at Randolph-Macon College and is a candidate for student government presidency as elections proceed. Miss Helen Listen of Atlanta returned home after visiting the Apple Blossom Festival and staying with Dr. and Mrs. Howard L. James.

John Hawse Winchester Alpha Lambda Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa Randolph-Macon College Ashland Hawse Helen Listen Atlanta Howard L. James Miss Listen James S. B. Crown Woodlawn John R. Crown Carolyn Jimmy Crown Harrisonburg Herbert Lee Cover Elkins W. Va Tom Iden Randolph Macon College C. H. Iden Idens J. B. Riddick Nancy Baker Riddick Hyattsville

Calendar of Evening Meetings at Local Churches and Lodges

At 7 30 p m Bethany Circle of Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church meets in Sunday School rooms. At 8 p m Order of Eastern Star meets at Farmers and Merchants Bank building. At 8 p m Madison Lodge I O O F meets at half on East Boscawn street.

Bethany Circle Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Order of Eastern Star Farmers and Merchants Bank Madison Lodge, I. O. O. F East Boscawn Street

Confederate Day Speaking Invitation Accepted by Browning

Prof. E P Browning of Handley High School accepted the invitation to deliver the memorial day address in Stonewall Cemetery on June 6. Turner Ashby Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy met at Mrs W A McKown's home to discuss district events and recent commemorations.

Turner Ashby United Daughters of the Confederacy W. A. McKown North Loudoun Street E. P. Browning Handley High School Stonewall Cemetery Lexington New Virginia Military Institute Virginia Woodstock The Boston Copley Plaza Hotel Old Virginia Winchester Katherine Wilwig Lawler Lowell Age Glaize Murnan Brooks Clarence Hardy Savannah Sherman Liberty Hall

Powells Attend Gold Cup Races at Warrenton Today

Mr and Mrs Hugh Powell attend the Gold Cup Races at Warrenton today. Dr Howard L James recently had major surgery and is convalescing at home on West Piccadilly Street. friends report his condition satisfactory. The Stephenson Social club meets May 10 at Ada Oppie’s home with Edith Jolliffee leading devotions and Virginia DeHaven assisting recreation.

Hugh Powell Warrenton Howard L. James Winchester Memorial Hospital West Piccadilly Street Stephenson Social Club Ada Oppie Edith Jolliffee Virginia DeHaven

Bethany Circle to Meet at Church Sunday School Rooms

The Bethany circle of Lou doun Street Presbyterian church will meet Monday at 7 30 PM in the church Sunday School rooms. Comprised of the church business women, led by Mrs Ronald S Wilson wife of the pastor, captains urged to contact members for full attendance. Mrs Wilson's topic is The Bible and Personal Relationship. First in a series on The Bible and Modern Problems.

Bethany Circle Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Ronald S. Wilson

Soddy Haines Orchestra to Play at Harrisonburg Dance

Soddy Haines and his orchestra with soloist Miss Ann Browne will perform at Harrisonburg State Teachers College for the spring dances. Young attendees from Winchester are expected. Mr. Wilbur F. German and party visited Washington D C to tour the National Zoological Park.

Soddy Haines Harrisonburg Ann Browne Harrisonburg State Teachers College Winchester Wilbur F. German Washington, D. C German Albert L. Larrick Little Majorie German Susan Larrick National Zoological Park

Shawnee Home Demonstration Holds May Meeting

Shawnee Home Demonstration club met May 4 at the Paxton clubhouse. Seven members attended the regional Fairfax meeting with a report on advisory board discussions. Miss Blair and Mrs. Bywaters outlined county homemaker problems and demonstrated strawberry preserves and cottage cheese use.

Shawnee Home Demonstration Club Paxton Fairfax Madeline Blair George Bywaters Miss Blair

Local Residents to Attend Virginia Bankers Convention

A group of Norfolk residents will sail May 14 from Norfolk aboard the Queen of Bermuda to Bermuda for the Virginia Bankers Convention returning May 19. The party includes Allan Bond B W Sargent Harold Brown Clifford Grim H C Sheetz Hunter Kern L H Stokes Eugene Cooper Ansell Solenberger and George Bushnell. Mr and Mrs Frank Turgeon return to Winchester next week with secretary Kathleen Irvine and artist Ludwig Hallen joining to assist with Turgeon's work.

Bankers Convention Bermuda Norfolk Allan Bond B. W. Sargent Harold Brown Clifford Grim H. C. Sheetz Hunter Kern L. H. Stokes Eugene Cooper Ansell Solenberger George Bushnell Frank Turgeons Florida Winchester

Mr. Spillman Returns From Philadelphia

Mr. Garland Spillman is back on West Cork street after a week in Philadelphia attending the School of Surgical Appliances. Miss Margaret Byrd and Miss Leila Leigh spend the weekend in Washington. Leigh, once a guest of Byrd, will return to Richmond from Washington.

Spillman Philadelphia Garland Spillman West Cork Street Mr. Spillman School of Surgical Appliances Margaret Byrd Leila Leigh Washington Miss Leigh Miss Byrd Richmond

Eight Fillies Contend In Pimlico Oaks Field

Eight of the best three year old fillies are entered for the Pimlico Oaks a mile and sixteen event worth ten thousand dollars. Trainer W J Buddy Hirsch of King Ranch eyes a second Oaks win after Sketch Book's victory last year while Ciencia who won the Santa Anita Derby last winter was withdrawn from the Oaks yesterday for entry via the Preakness.

Baltimore W. J. Buddy Hirsch King Ranch Ciencia

Modern Etiquette Q and A on tasting manners

A Q and A on handling hot food, polite stares, and paper color for correspondence. It advises swallowing hot food slowly with water, avoiding spitting out or removing with fork or napkin, calls staring rude and annoying, and recommends plain white or ivory paper for social letters.

Berryville Social News from Clarke County Gala and travel notes

Berryville residents share social updates from May events. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Suddath of Warrensburg who collided with a Leesburg truck near Purcellville, injuring Mrs. Suddath lightly and delaying the car. Debutante events for Joanne Huntington in Washington are announced. Local families attend apple blossom events, dog shows, and weekend visits to Fredericksburg and Augusta Georgia.

Berryville William E. Suddath Warrensburg John B. Neill South Church Street Suddath Purcellville A. Mackay Smith Joel D. Griffing E C. Luke Eustace Jackson Edward Jackson John Levi Clarke County Washington Mackay Smith

Berryville social notes bring visitors across region

Mrs Charley Peterson hosts daughter Ruth Graham from Washington. Canon G Freeland Peter will preach Berryville High School baccalaureate. Numerous residents and guests from Danville Charlottesville Roanoke Winchester Harrisonburg and beyond visit in Berryville for weekends and festivals.

Charley Peterson Miss Ruth Graham Washington

Local Social News Notes Train Through Clairmont and Berryville

Mr. Harry Warden returns from Baltimore seeking care at a hospital in Clairmont. Mrs. Thomas E. Gold leaves Berryville after several days with Mrs Warden. Mr. E. P Carter of Washington visits family here for several days. Mrs. Charles F. McIntosh and Master John E. McIntosh go back to Berryville after a Blue Ridge Summit cottage weekend visit. Powel Logan returns to Laurel Maryland after visits with his mother and sister.

Hunter Dovel Urbanna Ohio Berryville Ed. Ogden Harry Warden Clairmont Baltimore Thomas E. Gold Warden Mr. E. P Carter Washington Charles F. McIntosh John E. McIntosh Powel Logan Laurel, Md E. P. Logan Dorothy Martin

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