Social and Personal Notes From Berryville and Nearby
Weekly meeting of W OO W at Odd Fellows Mall. Miss Margaret Jenkins sails to Charlottesville for Blue Ridge Sanatorium. Letters from Miss Julie Wesley of Winchester England and Miss Thelma Lake reached. Mrs Osborne Oiler and son visit in Berryville. Virginia Wall returns from Roanoke. Mrs Henry Grandstaff joins husband at Fort Bragg. Miss Shirley Lee Lake recovers from a broken collar bone. Mrs J A Massie returns from Washington. Families host weekend guests including Miss Jacqueline Womack and Ensign George W Chaney Jr and attend the Josephine Griffith wedding. Mr Hugh B Pierce and Mrs Pierce move to Plymouth North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Jenkins
Lucy O. Jenkins
Charlottesville
Blue Ridge
Jenkins
Handley High
Julie Wesley
Winchester
England
Miss Wesley
Thelma Lake
Shirley Lee Lake
Maurice Lake
Gray Beverley
Beverley
Jacqueline Womack
Washington
Ensign George W. Chaney, Jr
Roanoke
Josephine Griffith
John Wilson Brown
Miss LaFollette Engaged to Wed Robert Richard
Mr and Mrs Harry Love La Follette announce the engagement of Ruby Marie LaFollette to Robert Casper Richard son of Charles A Richard and the late Courtney Stephenson Richard. Ruby Marie lives with Wayne Omps in North Braddock street Gore Virginia. Robert Richard, a Stephens City High School graduate class of '41, is president of the Winchester Conference Lutheran League and works in the O Sullivan Rubber Company lab. No date for the wedding has been set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Love
Laos Gore
Ruby Marie
Robert Casper Richard
Charles A. Richard
Stephens City
Courtney Stephenson Richard
Miss LaFollette
Wayne B. Omps
North Braddock Street
Edgar L. LaFollette
Gore
Stephens City High School
Richard
Winchester Conference
O'sullivan Rubber Company
Mrs Cadwallader Hosts Linen Shower for Elsie McDonald
Mrs Albin Cadwallader entertained guests Monday night for Miss Elsie McDonald, whose June marriage to Mr Joseph Carr was announced. Pink and white decor highlighted the event with a miniature bride, small nosegays for each guest, and refreshments. The guest list included Evelyn Garber Elaine Sheets Juanita Anderson Ruth Ann Perry Elizabeth Krouse Erica Hunter and several Mrs Carrs and Mrs Andersons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albin Cadwallader
Elsie McDonald
Joseph Carr
Birth of Davis Lynn Kelley at Quantico Hospital
Congratulations are extended to Staff Sgt and Mrs Irvin M Kelley of Quantico Virginia on the birth of a son, Davis Lynn Kelley, born Monday night in the Quantico hospital. Mrs Kelley before marriage was Miss Ethel Harry daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Harry of East Piccadilly Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin M. Kelley
Quantico, Va
Davis Lynn Kelley
Quantico Hospital
Twin Sons Born to Mr and Mrs Joseph Biggs
Mr and Mrs Joseph Biggs of Front Royal welcomed twin sons at Memorial Hospital last night. The mother was formerly Miss Elizabeth Procter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Biggs
Front Royal
Memorial Hospital
Biggs
Elizabeth Procter
May Pole Party Hosted by Young People's Society
The Young People’s Society of the Presbyterian Church hosted a May Pole Party in the church recreation room with Rev. Ronald Wilson and Rev. W. A. Wilkerson as guests of honor. Decorations featured spring flowers and crepe paper streamers. Miss Betty Schlack led games. Also noted is the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. William Barr of Barryville at Memorial Hospital, with Mrs. Barr’s maiden name Charlotte Singhass. A piano recital titled Music of the Master by Kathleen McCartney’s pupils was held in the Handley School auditorium and described as very successful, listing numerous classical pieces. Additional social notes mention Mr. Colin Gardner of Middletown, Ohio visiting, with several dinner guests: Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Richardson, Miss Alice Hopkins of Philadelphia, Capt. Ewart Johnston, Mr. and Mrs. Percy Randolph, Capt. William Barrett, and planned dinners with Mr. and Mrs. George Greenhalgh and Mrs. Arthur Krock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Society of the Presbyterian Church
Ronald Wilson
W. A. Wilkerson
Betty Schlack
Handley School
Kathleen McCartney
Brahms
Mach
Anitra
Ralph Richardson
Colin Gardner
Middletown
Ohio
Wiliam Watkins
Alice Hopkins
Philadelphia
Ewart Johnston
Percy C. Randolph
William Barrett
Richardson
George Greenhalgh
Arthur Krock
Mrs Hatcher Family Visits Winchester for Shopping
Miss Carrie Hatcher and Mrs J P Hatcher of Hamilton with Mr and Mrs Thomas Hatcher of Purcellville spent yesterday in Winchester shopping. They visited the latter's sister Mrs Julia Pierce Beaver of East Fairfax Lane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Hatcher
J.P. Hatcher
Hamilton
Thomas Hatcher
Purcellville
Winchester
Julia Pierce Beaver
East Fairfax Lane
Florence Nightingale Class Tonight At United Brethren Church
Local church groups invite members to a 6 30 PM devotion led by Miss Virginia Kastner with sandwiches to follow. The Florence Nightingale Class meets tonight. members urged to attend and participate in the church program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Nightingale
The
United Brethren Church
Virginia Kastner
Margaret Collins Denny Class Taught At Braddock Street
The Margaret Collins Denny Bible Class of Braddock Street Methodist Church will be taught Sunday morning by Mrs. John.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Collins Denny
Braddock Street
Beauty Hints for Blondes in Hair Care and Makeup
This column argues blondes are unfairly stereotyped and offers makeup and hair tips. It advises subtle rouge, pale pink tones, soft brown mascara, and careful use of brow pencils. It warns against heavy peroxide bleaching, home tinting, and overprocessing.
Berryville Social Events Highlight Local Visits
Berryville notices list residents and visitors including Jack Russell of Camp A P Hill in town to visit his mother Betty Russell. D E LeMay of Washington and Lucy Pulliam among those in Berryville for several days. Henry Elsen, Berryville High senior, is hospitalized in Winchester. Betty Robertson of Richmond visits with A F Robertson family. Billy Owens returns from Pittsburgh radio school due to his mother’s illness and death. Clarke County Red Cross reports 26000 dressings shipped from Fire House Berryville and Parish Hall Boyce. John Lindsey recovering after illness. friends hope for full recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville, Va
Jack Russell
Camp A. P. Hill
Fredericksburg
Berryville
Betty Russell
Billy Owens
Pittsburgh
Claude Owens
Clarke County
The
American Red Cross
Boyce
Community notices and military updates from Berryville area
The Helping Hand Circle met at the Holmes Hardesty home with many members present. Mrs. Smallwood and Mrs. Shull are patients at Winchester Memorial Hospital, Mrs. Smallwood with family visitor Mrs. Rocap from Philadelphia. Lieut. Elsea, VP I graduate, departs for Fort Meade. Mrs. Elsea visits Berryville. Mrs. Shirley Simpson goes to Camp Sutton. Marvin Chapel Church plans an all day service May 24 with former pastors expected. Helen Hess of Berryville to wed William Underhill of South Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s Daughters and Sons
Mrs. Holmes Hardesty
Marvin Chapel Church
Hoppin John and mate questions answered for home cooks
The exchange explains a South Carolina style Hoppin John using cow peas pork or chicken and rice, simmered until tender with a meat gravy and dry finish. It also notes North American mate is made from tip leaves dried and roasted, brewed like tea with water just below boiling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
A. Q
South America
United States
North America
Couple’s nuptials lead to Washington home plans
A young couple, Carolina and Washington, recently wed and plan to settle in Washington, D. C., where both are employed. Mrs. Everhart and her daughter Miss Virginia Everhart have returned to Berryville after visiting Takoma Park, Md., with Mrs. Everhart’s son Roy Everhart. Mr. Everard Patterson of Baltimore is expected to arrive the first of June for a visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolina
Washington
Washington, D. C
Everard Patterson
Baltimore
Berryville
Miss Harris Stars in Radio Production at Stephens College
Miss Virginia Harris daughter of Mr and Mrs H B Harris acted in the Jeremiah Smith radio program produced at Stephens College Radio Workshop in Columbia Missouri The program was written and produced by the local station Miss Harris will graduate from Stephens Junior College on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
Virginia Leigh Harris
H. B. Harris
Jeremiah Smith
Radio Workshop
Stephens College
Columbia, Mo
Rhodes Receives Emblem for Five Years at Company
Helen M. Rhodes of the Winchester office of Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company of Virginia received a one star emblem during May in recognition of five years of service, announced by Stephen R. Sammis, manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen M. Rhodes
Winchester
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Virginia
Stephen R. Sammis
With Our Men In The Service Update From Armed Forces
Wrens and friends of service members share notices of letters and messages from soldiers, sailors, and Marines. Presley Graves, who serves on a United States submarine, sent a brief note to his mother Mrs. B W Graves after months at sea and Pearl Harbor. Master Sergeant Osborne T Oiler, son of Berryville residents, has been reassigned to Camp Pickett Virginia as communications chief from Camp Gordon Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Graves
Presley Graves
United States
Pearl Harbor
Osborne T. Oiler
Camp Gordon, Ga
Henry Oiler
Berryville
Camp Pickett, Va
Baker Wins Optical Award For Schmidt Camera Advances
Cambridge May 22 James G. Baker of Harvard College Observatory received the Adolph Lamb Medal for 1942 from the Optical Society of America. The award honors noteworthy contributions to optics and will be presented at the society’s annual meeting next October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Mass
James G. Baker
Harvard College Observatory
Adolph Lamb
Optical Society In America
Toay
Society
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. OO. W
Odd Fellows Mall
Osborne Oiler
Osborne, Jr
Augusta, Ga
Mrs
Virginia Wall
North Avenue
William W. Wall
Henry Grandstaff
Fayettesville
N. C
Corp. Grandstaff
Fort Bragg
J. A. Massie
H. D. Flood
Cleveland D. Whelchel
Gainesville
Cornelia Rutherford
Los Angeles
Calif
Jack
Hugh B. Pierce
Pierce
Plymouth
Kieckhofer Container Company
Robert Richard
Ruby Marie LaFollette
Set
Mrs. Kelley
Rexall One Cent
Brooks’ Pharmacy
Huntsberry'store
Margaret L. Hodgson
HAT and Dress Shop
Mr. and
Mrs. Barr
William Barr
Barryville
Barr
Charlotte Singhass
Presbyterian Church
Krazy Kat Club
Hausenfluck
Thelma Hausenfluck
West Cecil Street
Jane Henkel
June Mcllwee
Katherine Patton
Mary Elizabeth Larrick
Robert Earle
Red Cross National
Susie Edgerton
Beauty
Jane Wyman
Helen Follett
D. E. LeMay
Ben Pulliam
Leesburg
Pulliam
East Main Street
Lucy Pulliam
Henry Elsen
Berryville High School
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Betty Robertson
Richmond
A. F. Robertson
John Lindsey
Benrus
Isis
Thomas
Credit Jewelers
Loudoun St
W. W. Smallwood
Smallwoods
Donald Rocap
Earl Brown
Mildred Brown
C. H. Costello
Bluemont
Ernest Shull
Daniel Elsea
Fort Meade
Elsea
Blacksburg
L. N. Russell
Elseas
Lieut
Eylsea
Shirley Simpson
Army
Camp Sutton, N.C
Helen Hess
Herbert Hess
William Underhill
South
Flower Shop
E. Piccadilly St
Dial
Lovett Brothers
Miss Harris
Clarke County News Service
Navy
Marine Corps
Baker
Optical
By Science Service
the Commercial and Savings Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Underwood’s Bakery
N. Loudoun St
Valley Pride
United Food Stores
Moling & Cather
Mary Ann Kidd
Sappel
Peppes Ee Pune
Heey
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