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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1942

Page

8

Social and Personal News From Local Families

Social notes detail visits and arrivals including Mr. Duell Glover of the University of Pennsylvania visiting his South Stewartsburg parents before June 22. Other residents travel between Findlay Ohio Elkins W Va Berryville and Catonsville as relatives gather. Mrs Ada Whitlock recovers from an appendectomy at Memorial Hospital. Families including the Coffmans Whitacres and DeHavens are listed with weekend visits in Bowling Green and nearby towns.

Duell Glover University of Pennsylvania John Glover South Stewart Street Bruce Shade Shade Findlay Ohio Elkins W. Va Preston Marks Rice Levi Berryville Bowling Green, Va

Civic and club event notices for the week

Weekly Elks meeting at 8:00 p m Wednesday. Rotary luncheon at 4:00 p m Thursday. Civic League luncheon Friday at 12 45 p m with reservations by Thursday night. Mr Garland Quarles to speak at 1 30 p m.

Elks’ Club Rotary Club Civic League Garland Quarles

Wedding Date Set for Miss Louise Campbell and Woodrow Moore

Miss Louise Campbell of Wadesville and Woodrow Harris Moore of South Loudoun street will wed June 27 at 8 3 p.m. in the United Methodist Church. Rev. R. B. Moore will officiate with Shirley Bly of Washing to be honor maid and attendants including Elizabeth Denny Larrick Hockman Alberta Owens Alice Cary Poihamus and Cornelia Duvall as flower girl. Edward Moore will be best man with Charles Patton Irvin Berlyn Moore Harold Campbell as ushers. Reception at the bride’s home follows. Mr and Mrs Howard Starliper Kernstown announce birth of a daughter Tuesday morning. Thelma Green returns from Mt. Jackson after visit with relatives.

Louise Campbell Roy A. Campbell Wadesville Woodrow Harris ‘Moore South Loudoun Street R. B. Moore Shirley Bly Elizabeth Denny Larrick Hockman Alberta Owens Alice Cary Poihamus Cornelia Duvall Winches Edward Moore Charlies Patton Irvin Berlyn Moore City Harold Campbell Washington Esville

Miss Lucille Rudolph Weds Samuel Walter in Washington

A wedding took place on Saturday May 23 in Washington DC. Miss Lucille Rudolph daughter of G S Rudolph of Strasburg and the late Mrs Rudolph married Samuel Walter son of J W Walter of North Cameron Street. The Rev Edgar Sexsmith officiated. The bride wore a light blue silk dress with pink rose bud corsage. She is a Strasburg High School and Winchester Memorial Hospital School for Nurses graduate who recently worked at Sibley Memorial Hospital in DC. Mr Walter attended Handley High School and works at the Naval Air Base Norfolk. The couple will live in Norfolk.

Washington, D. C Lucille Rudolph G.S. Rudolph Strasburg Rudolph Samuel Walter J. W. Walter North Cameron Street Edgar Sexmith Methodist Church Strasburg High School Winchester Memorial Hospital School Sibley Memorial Hospital Washington Walter Handley High School Naval Air Base Norfolk

Miss Gertrude Clark Weds Albert Messick in Winchester

Miss Gertrude Clark daughter of Mr and Mrs T E P Clark Route 1 Winchester married Albert H Messick son of Mr and Mrs Saylor Messick of Opequon on Saturday May 23 in a ceremony conducted by Rev Cephas Fahnestock. The couple will reside at Opequon where Messick is a farmer.

Gertrude Clark Albert Messick T. E. P. Clark Route 1 Winchester Albert H. Messick Saylor Messick Opequon Cephas Fahnestock Messick

Mrs Groves Hosts Open House For Birthday Week

Mrs. Alice Groves will host an open house Friday at her North Loudoun Street home from 3 to 10 p m in honor of her mother Mrs T J Orndorff and her aunt Mrs Bettie Myers who are celebrating birthdays this week.

Mrs. Groves Alice Groves North Loudoun Street T. J. Orndorff Bettie Myers

Park Way Family Heads to Baltimore for Weekend Visit

Mr and Mrs Wade H Guard and their children Wade Jr Betty Jane and Kay Frances of Park Way will depart Friday evening for Baltimore to spend the weekend with Mr and Mrs Lee Baker and Mr and Mrs Milton Smith.

Wade H Wade, Jr Betty Jane Kay Frances Parkway Baltimore Lee Baker Milton Smith

Dressing To Suit the Figure

The article advises fashion choices based on body type focusing on flattering silhouettes. It condemns baggy sheaths for pear shapes and critiques stilettos with long necklines. Emphasizes modest, dignified elegance over juvenile looks regardless of age.

Local social visits note Leicester Martinsburg and Washington guests

Mrs. Clowser hosted her sister in law Mrs. Plotmer and Mr Plotner of Front Royal yesterday afternoon. Sunday her son Clifton Clowser of Martinsburg visited. Nellie Long returned to Frederick after days with Mrs. Hunter Davidson. Mr and Mrs Coffman hosted Mrs Coffman’s parents Mr and Mrs George Baker of Washington. Evelyn Grubbs of Opequon, after an appendectomy at Winchester Memorial Hospital last Friday, is improving steadily.

Alger Coffman Beverley Frederick, Md John Clowser Leicester Street William Plotmer Mr. Plotner Front Royal Nellie Long Hunter Davidson West Germain Street Richard Coffman Evelyn Grubbs Opequon Winchester Memorial Hospital Ed Levi Winchester Mem 1 Hospital

Berryville Wedding Brings Wide Circle of Guests

Berryville May 27 A large group gathered for the marriage of Miss Josephine Griffith to Ensign John Wilson Brown Jr of Washington D C Guests came from Arlington Va Baltimore Md Purcellville and Winchester with additional relatives and friends from Washington D C including Ensigns and Mrs Stewart and Miss Garner The groom's parents stayed in Winchester and many guests travelled from nearby towns for the wedding celebration.

Berryville Josephine Griffith John Wilson Brown, Jr Washington, D. C Kerfoot Llewellyn H. B. Fitch New Orleans Elinor Griffith H. B. Crown Henry Kerfoot Henry, Jr Bettie Arlington John R. Crown Caroline Crown Marrisonburg Crown L. A. Parker Ensign Thomas Stewart Ae Garner Washington Baltimore Charles Buck, Sr Adela Buck Wigglesworth Charles Stedman Prescott Annie M Ensign John Howell Ensign Harry McGinnis Ensign Charles Park

Local Visitors Attend Funeral and Nursing Class Delays

A large list of guests attended the funeral of Mrs. Hugh Owens and related visits are noted. Home Nursing classes in Clarke County were postponed due to difficulty in securing an instructor, with hopes to start soon.

Robert Shenk Clarke County The American Red Cross

Berryville Summer Visits Highlight Local Guests

Local residents host relatives and friends over the weekend and for mid June visits. Notable travelers include Marion Ware returning from the Medical College of Virginia and various families from Staunton Washington and Richmond visiting Berryville for weekends or extended stays.

Weekend guests at Soldier's Rest hosted Warrenton couple

Mr. and Mrs Clifton Price entertained as weekend guests Mr and Mrs Bruce Ham and Cherry Gorham of Warrenton at Soldier's Rest.

Clifton Price Soldier's Rest Mrs Bruce R Ham and Cherry Gorham Warrenton

Miss Glascock Returns Home After Weekend in Gaithersburg

Miss Mabel Glascock returned home after visiting friends in Gaithersburg Maryland over the weekend.

Mabel Glascock Gaithersburg, Md

Canning Supplies And Lawn Care Tips For Winter

The Office of Price Administration says jar tops are ample and jar rubbers can be reused so current supplies should suffice for canning this year. Jelly tops are ample, and home canners are advised to seal with paraffin. For lawns, mowing helps, and persistent mushrooms may need sulphate of copper or Bord cafcheu. Community notices follow about local residents and travels.

Office of Price Administration

Local visitors and family ties noted in Gaylord and Richmond

Last week Mrs. Eddy Joyce of Washington DC underwent an appendectomy. Mr. Eddy Joyce visited family here the late part of the week. Lieut Col Joel D Griffing Sr. returned to Richmond after a weekend with relatives. Mr Ned Lewis and his parents, the Lewises of Avon-By-The-Sea New Jersey, stayed at Haysletts Tea House in Gaylord Virginia.

Edward Grove Washington John Rockwell Mr. Grove Mrs Claude Grove Valley Avenue Ralph M. Ware Marion Ware Medical College of Virginia Ware Richmond Eddy Joyce Washington, D. C Joel D. Griffing, Sr Ned Lewis Robert E. Lee Lewis Avon-By-The Sea N. J Lewises Haysletts Tea House Gaylord

Alderman Brooks Travis Enlisted in Army as Private

El Paso city alderman Brooks Travis is listed in the army as a private. He appeared at the council session in uniform and told the August board that if any meeting is planned for Friday he is unavailable due to kitchen police duties.

EL Paso Tex Brooks Travis Sia

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William Green Woodbury Socony Vacuum Company Lela Green East Cork Street Carrie Anderson Elaine Catonsville Anderson Roy Smith Harry Strader Hampden-Sydney College W. R. Strader Mal Clark James DeHaven Patricia Charles DeHaven Juanita Elmer DeHaven Mary Donald Kenneth Renner Eloise and Murrell Albert Clark Gladys Bobbie Douglas Clark Edwin Clark Hugh Hodgson Ada Whitlock National Avenue Memorial Hospital Miss Campbell Mr. Moore Starliper Howard Starliper Kernstown Margaret Fletcher Presley Fletcher Thelma Green Mt. Jackson Rexall One Cent Brooks’ Pharmacy Mary Ann Kidd Huntsberry’s Shoe Store Helen Follett Janis Carter Robinson Ompany Loudoun Henry Cook Hilland Albert Kunkel David Ames Arthur Linn Thomas Sheridan Columbus O’donnell James Correy Alfred Gorze Ocle Heady Lorraine Wentworth Nellie Boyd Lonna Becker Joan Allenbaugh Johnson George Chaney Roanoke Oden Bowie Mitchellsville Charles Buck Brownsville Ola Gardner Annapolis James Owens Hyattsville Claude Owens Hugh Owens James Riddick Nancy Baker Riddick Owens C. H. Iden A. O. Lyons Tom Howell Ann Thomas Howell Madison College Harrisonburg Harry Owens John Owens Thompson Hildebrant Nettie Owens Alberta Virginia Carson Owens Louise Hynette Troutville Underwood’s Bakery N. Loudoun St John Haye Ann Mumma Silver Spring Judy Bevereley Milton Valley Thomas E. Gold Cha’ter Rebekah Gold Pvt Grayson Sponseller Fort Meade, Md Mrs. Sponseller Kenneth Levi Richard Hutterman Staunton George Levi Mr. Levi Edward Owens Camp Hill Walter Wisecarver, Sr Wek Nicolas Morrison Waynesboro Walter Wisecarver, Jr Camp Tyson, Tenn Julian Glasscock Ann Jones Kathleen Francis Berryville High School Eloise Lumsden Clifton Forge William B. Clagett Camp AP. Hill Fredericksburg J. M. M. Clagett Springfield Meade Dorsey Ralph N. Dorsey Griffith-Brown Gilbert Longerbeam Mr. Longerbeam Stella D. Moore Blanch Griffin Waverley Miss Griffin Edna Virginia Kercheval George Kercheval Sara Bell Charles Court Bethesda, Md Karl Johnson Benjamin Kohler Roy Potts Betty Russell Jack Russell Russell Charley Levi Bill Levi Paul Eeler Lucy Wheeler Shirley Alward California Will Rogers Field Oklo Henry Allward Thomas Elsen Nellie Carter Charles Town Howard Morrison Daniel Morrison Fort Belvoir Miss Rose MacDonald the Commercial and Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corp Vogue Hollywood Moling & Cather Dependabd Ibeerama Rye Pr. Fottling CO N- Camerom St
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