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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1930
Page
3
The social department asks readers to mail items to the reporter Men Toabale F Miler for inclusion. Messages should be received by 9 AM for the daily column.
From Winchester comes word that about 476 pioneers will attend the eighth annual convention of the Alexander Graham Bell Chapter, Telephone Pioneers of America, meeting at the Willard Hotel in Washington with lectures by Lioyd B. Wilson and C. A. Heiss followed by luncheon, sightseeing, theatre, and a Willard Hotel dinner and musical program.
Hanford MacNider of Iowa, nominated by the President as American minister to Canada, has many friends in Winchester. He previously assisted in the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival and served as national American Legion commander. he succeeds William Phillips. Also noted are Dr. Charles G. Maphis of the University of Virginia, on a world cruise, and University of Virginia track honors for Robert B. Nelson Jr. at Charlottesville. Community events include a Boyce High School weenie roast, a Model Home bridge club gathering, Governor Conley’s Berkeley County visit, a church bake sale, and Dr. McFaden’s Keyser graduation address.
John Hamilton formerly of Berryville Clarke County and brother of Mrs W Lee Fisher has been chosen manager of the Dagmar Hotel in Hagerstown Maryland He previously worked with his father Frank L Hamilton at the Colonial Hotel in that city and his father has moved to Washington to reside Major and Mrs E Llewellyn Bull of New York are visiting Washington Bride Georgette Haven Blandy wed last Sunday at her mother Mrs J Nelson Borland
Residents reported a planned gathering tomorrow at the Blandy country home near Boyce, with organizers listing a private event at the site named The Tuby ries.
Mrs Grace Strieby of Cumberland Maryland visits her sister Mrs Shirey at 912 Ith Dock Street. The two women and daughter Mrs M K Hutchinson recall May 21 with warm memories during the gathering.
Mr. and Mrs. George W. Riley returned from North Carolina after visiting relatives. Miss Maude Mace has returned home to spend several days with her aunt Mrs. Richards. Mr. George W. Darby of the Electric was in the city yesterday on business.
Rev P R Diehl leads Sunday services at Paxton and Lamps with morning Sunday school and afternoon sermons. Relief and Carper's Valley host sessions with baptisms and corporate communion in the evening as evangelistic meetings continue and new weeklong services begin at Carper's Valley.
Stephens City M E South lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m Epworth League at 7 30 p m preaching to graduates of Stephens City High School at 8 p m by Rev Dr William McDougall from Mount Vernon Hills Va Kernstown Sunday school at 10 a m preaching at 11 a m Epworth League at 7 30 p m Refuge Sunday school at 2 p m Memorial services at 3 p m Fairview Sunday school 10 a m
Mt Pleasant West Virginia Sunday school 10 a m Sermon 11 a m Senior Christian Endeavor 730 p m Fairview Sunday school 2 p m Sermon 3 p m Pleasant Valley Sunday School 10 a m Senior Christian Endeavor 7 p m Sermon 8 p m Welcome to all
Pastor H E Richardson preaches at Friendship Dou ble Churches at 11 a m on Power of Pentecost. Sunday school at Stephens City at 2 30 p m, sermon at 3 30 p m on Pentecost. Reliance service at 8 p m on Have Ye Received. Christian Endeavor 7 45 p m. Sunday school at Greenway and Reliance at 10 a m.
Reverend C. J. Clark of Stephenson conducts services with morning preaching at 11 a.m. and Sunday school at 10 a.m. Epworth League events at 7:30 p.m. at various churches. Revival begins Sunday night at Brucetown and will continue for two weeks.
County Presbyterian and Round Hill hold Sunday school at 10 a.m. with preaching at 11 a.m. A union Epworth League and Christian Endeavor service is set for 6:45 p.m. Burnt Church cancels preaching due to the Burnt Church meeting with services at 2:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Rev. Diehl speaks on Christ at the Door. Opequon Chapel hosts Sunday school at 10 a.m. and Christian Endeavor at 7 p.m.
Mrs Charles R McCann and Mrs L K Rice plan a Pa trip for a Shippensburg State Class reunion. Mr Jacob Randall travels to Grimes Frederick county to stay with son Ellis Randall and daughter in law. E A Bush of Middleburg Va visits Hotel Jack. Abe Levin Louis Zuckerman head to New York with Ben Belchie for a Philadelphia weekend. M M Rak and Ss H Brown of Wadentent Md are guests at Hotel Jack.
Quote reflects Rupert Hughes on marriage and risk in busy life. Caution is compared to being a cautious target amid dangers of travel and crowds. The remark notes that restraint does not guarantee safety in chaotic situations.
Rev Norris A Lineweaver pastor leads preaching service at Greenwood M E Church this Sunday at 3 PM. All are invited to attend the worship and fellowship.
Berryville Virginia May 23 personal and social notes report house guests of J and Mrs A M Dupuy Cormick of Washington and Clarke county at Mrs Goodwin Williams while renovations at Clermont progress. Admiral and Mrs McCormick host lunch for Mr and Mrs Tok McCormick and Ella McCubbin. Nellie Jett McCormick to join parents at Clermont after attending naval academy week events. Mrs Williams, representative at All Saints Church meeting, hosts luncheon at Caryswood with Mrs Cummins and other guests. The piece also mentions Mrs Byrd hosting Pryor Davis Lucy Gibson Alfred Cary and notes changes at the Little Helpers organization. A university-bound Berry Grove son returns from Alabama and Tulsa relocation. Mrs Thomas Reynolds returns from Baltimore as sister Mrs Annie Brain Williams improves.
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