Miss Nelson Wins Medal in Life Drawing Exhibit
Miss Fenton Nelson daughter of Rev and Mrs Robert B Nelson returned from New York where she studied at Grand Central School of the Arts and earned a bronze medal for first prize in life drawing at the tenth annual exhibit. More than 800 entries came from about 400 students nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fenton Nelson
Robert B. Nelson
G. A. Helme
New York City
Grand Central School of Arts
Helme
Miss Day
New York
Miss Nelson
Grand Central School of Art
Edmund Greacen
Arthur W. Woelfle
Chas DeFeo
George Lober
Harley Ennis Stivers
Anna L. Hilton
Nannette van Beuren
Frank H. Schwarz
Grant Reynard
Howard L. Hildebrandt
Social Club Meetings and Local Lodges This Week
A schedule of weekly meetings includes Music Lovers' Club at Mrs. Griffiths home Monday 1 30 pm and Mc Kinley Chapter 19 Eastern Stars at Farmers and Merchants Bank building 8 pm. Lions Club at George Washington Hotel Tuesday 12 30 pm Kiwanis Club Wednesday 12 30 pm First Baptist Church youth choir 7 pm Winchester Lodge Elks 8 pm adult choir Lutheran Church 8 15 pm Rotary Club Thursday 1 pm and American Legion Friday at George Washington Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Music Lovers’ Club
R. E. Griffith
West Clifford Street
McKinley Chapter No. 19
Order of Eastern Stars
Farmers and Merchants National Bank & Trust Co
Lions Club
George Washington Hotel
Kiwanis Club
First Baptist Church
Winchester Lodge
Benevolent Order of Elks
Lutheran Church
Rotary Club
Yeats Poetic Works Discussed By Browning at Century Club
Mr. E. P. Browning analyzed William Butler Yeats during a Century Club meeting with Mrs. Louis L. Baker. The discussion highlighted Yeats as an Irish rooted modern poet and dramatist linked to the Irish Literary Revival and Abbey Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeats
Mr. Browning
Century Club
Louis L. Baker
E. P. Browning
William Butler Yeats
Ireland
Abbey Theatre
Dublin
Katherine Hoolihan
London
America
Shelley
Isle of Innisfree
Two Pennsylvanians Win City Marriage Licenses
Edward Makepeace and Erna Schnelzer of Fayette City Pa. received licenses from City Clerk Smith. Norman Helman of Shady Grove Pa. and Eva Mickley of Mt. Alto Pa. also obtained licenses. Since May 1 the city clerk issued thirteen licenses, seven to Pennsylvanians, four to Winchester residents—two of whom were colored—with one license each to Maryland and West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Edward Makepeace
Erna Schnelzer
Fayette City
Smith
Norman Helman
Shady Grove
Eva Mickley
Mt. Alto
Clerk Smith
Maryland
West Virginia
Notable Guests at George Washington Hotel
Among the guests are Major and Mrs. T Beardsworth of Staunton. Major Beardsworth teaches at Staunton Military Academy. Mrs. Beardsworth is the former Ada Bontz. Also in residence are Mr. and Mrs. J G Dodson, Mrs. E D Wolffe, Mr. B Lewis of Atlanta, Mrs. Charles B Houston and her mother of Chester Pa, Mr. and Mrs. S J Cooke of New York, Mr. and Mrs. D M Stephens of Brewster N Y, and Mr. George N Delaney of Williamsburg Ky. Delaney is wholesale lumbermen's code representative in this district and will stay several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington Hotel
T. Beardsworth
Staunton
Major Beardsworth
Staunton Military Academy
Beardsworth
Ada Bontz
City
J. G. Dodson
E. D. Wolffe
8. B. Lewis
Atlanta
Charles B. Houston
Chester Pa
S. J. Cooke
New York City
D. M. Stephens
Brewster, N. Y
George N. Delaney
Williamsburg
Fort Loudoun Chapter Receives Second Invitation
Fort Loudoun chapter of the D A R in Harrisonburg receives a second invitation for June 14. The Martinsburg W V Henshaw chapter invites the unveiling at Bunker Hill West Virginia of Old Christ Episcopal Church at 4 p m followed by a social at Mrs Amelia McKown home in Berkeley County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massanutten
Harrisonburg
Rockingham County
Fort Loudoun
William Henshaw
Martinsburg
W. Va
Bunker Hill
Old Christ Episcopal Church
Amelia McKown
Berkeley County
Loudoun County Club tops Winchester in close Purcellville golf
In Purcellville, Loudoun County Club defeated Winchester Golf Club 40 to 30. Winchester players include Mrs. Stuart Elting Miss Mary Miller Mrs. Philip Williams Miss Frances Page and many others. The Winchester team will travel to Alexandria next Saturday for the bi state match with Alexandria Purcellville and Martinsburg teams. Miss Marie Carper hosted a miscellaneous shower in honor of her sister Mrs. Jacob Brantner with roses pink and white decor and about thirty guests attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loudoun
Purcellville
Loudoun County Club
Winchester Golf Club
Winchester
Stuart Elting
Mary Miller
Philip Williams
Frances Page
E. R. Coffey
J. P. Hayley
Donald, Weems
Ed Stone
Clarke Cooper
L. R. Fay
F. L. Glaize, Jr
Leonard Sirbaugh
Dr. A. T. Hawthorne
L. D. Arnold
Garland Quarles
Philip Glaize
Philip Fowle
Alexandria
Martinsburg
Miss Carper
Mrs. Brantner
Marie Carper
Loudoun Street
Jacob Brantner
Brantner
Margaret Carper
Double Wedding In Hagerstown Unites Winchester Pairs
In Hagerstown Maryland on Saturday May 26 sister and brother married sister and brother. Miss Helen Esther Carper of Winchester wed Lawrence Harland Shade of Winchester. Elva Louise Shade, also of Winchester, married Russell Theodore Carper, son of the Carpers. Rev P C Hoffman officiated. All couples plan to reside in Winchester. Both grooms work for the O Sullivan Rubber Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Hagerstown
Helen Esther Carper
Ernest T. Carper
Lawrence Harland Shade
Orlef Shade
Elva Louise Shade
Russell Theodore Carper
P. C. Hoffman
Shade
Mr. Carper
O'sullivan Rubber Company
Carper
May birthday party for Ladies' Auxiliary of Loudoun Street Church
The Ladies' Auxiliary of Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church holds a May birthday party at 7 30 this evening in the Sunday School room with an attractive program prepared by the committee. Members are invited to attend. Seddon Nelson to graduate from University of Virginia is pictured in the Washington Post during commencement week. Nelson, treasurer of the graduating class, is son of Rev and Mrs. Robert B. Nelson of this city. Young people attend a Blue Ridge Country Club dance with attendees including Miss Anne Kern and others. Soddy Haines and His Orchestra provided the music. Mr W D Smith Jr heads Christ Church School for Boys at Christ Church Virginia, after leaving Shenandoah Valley Academy. Mrs Smith remains in Christchurch. the Smith family will motor to Winchester and return after school ends. Emma Ginn Baker of Harrisonburg spent the weekend with her parents at their Thorn Hill home on South Washington Street, with Mr and Mrs A H Morgan of Radford as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scout Community Committee
Girl Scout
Daniel Lupton
Court of Awards
Grace Lutheran Church
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church
Seddon Nelson
University of Virginia
Washington Post
Seddon C. Nelson
Young Nelson
Ene
Robert B. Nelson
Blue Ridge Country Club
Anne Brooke Kern
Belle Bentley Thomas
Fenton Nelson
J. M. Steck, Jr
Fred L. Glaize, Jr
Thomas Scully
Harry F. Byrd
Philip Glaize
John Weems
Montgomery Green
Bobby Riley
Soddy Haines
W. D. Smith
Church
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Christchurch School
Christchurch
Emma Ginn Baker
Harrisonburg
W. A. Baker
Thornhill
South Washington Street
Robert Lee Riggs
Major
Military Rites Performed For Luther Shreck
Luther E. Shreck 38 died at his Brucetown home after illness. WWI veteran served in Ameri can Expeditionary Force wounded in service. Survived by widow Ollie Emerson and two children Garland and Caroline. Funeral from his home and burial at Winchester National Cemetery. American Legion post conducted grave ceremonies with Virginia National Guard firing salutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther E. Shreck
Brucetown
William and
Anna B. Shreck
Clarke County
Mr. Shreck
France
Camp Lee
Winchester
National Cemetery
Robert ¥. Conrad Post
American Legion
Company I
Virginia National Guard
Miss Angelica Didier to Return to Fort Worth as Hospital Superintendent
Miss Angelica P Didier departs Winchester to resume duties as superintendent of W I Cook Hospital in Fort Worth Texas. She previously led Winchester Memorial Hospital and received several entertainments during her visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angelica P. Didier
Byrd Jr. Visits Parents at Rosemont Clarke County
Mr. Harry F. Byrd Jr. drove from the University of Virginia on Saturday to spend the weekend with his parents Senator and Mrs. Harry F. Byrd at their Rosemont home in Clarke County. He was accompanied by Thomas Scully of Winchester and Fairfax Randolph of Millwood. They returned to the university today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry F. Byrd, Jr
University of Virginia
Senator
Harry F. Byrd
Rosemont
Clarke County
Thomas Scully
Winchester
Fairfax Randolph
Millwood
University
Mrs J P Hayley Undergoes Minor Operation
Mrs J P Hayley underwent a minor operation at Memorial Hospital this morning and her condition was reported very satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Hayley
Memorial Hospital
Washington Guests Dine With New York Hostess
Mrs Duncan Elliott of Governors Island New York and her sister Miss Gloria Lincoln of Washington D C were guests of Mrs Bryan Conrad at luncheon They were joined by Miss Katherine Judge of Washington guest of Mr and Mrs W A Baker for the luncheon occasion
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan Elliott
Governor's Island
N. Y
Gloria Lincoln
Washington, D. C
Washington
Bryan Conrad
Katherine Judge
W. A. Baker
General Lindsey Visits Then Heads to Washington
General J. R. Lindsey, hosted by Dr. and Mrs. H. H. McGuire, departed Saturday for Washington after a several days stay and will remain there for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Lindsey
H. H. McGuire
Washington
Hanes
Joyful prelude to summer weddings and frocks
A lively note predicts a busy two weeks of gay festivities and seven weddings before June 15. It celebrates Decoration Day, beach plans, and the Sixth of June as a Winchester highlight. It urges buying inexpensive materials now to assemble fashionable frocks, promising abundant parties and style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Lois Beau Ty Shop offers $4.95 permanent deal
Readers are informed that the Lois Beau Ty Shop at 12 South Washington Street, owned by Mrs Lois Forney Lewis, is promoting a limited time $4.95 permanent. The note hints at hair dampness concerns for summer and suggests visiting soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonds
Lois Beauty Shop
South
Washington Street
Lois Forney Lewis
Rhodes Drug Company Promises Purest Supplies and Prompt Service
The ad touts Rhodes Drug Company stock of chemicals, drugs, pills, and capsules ready to serve customers. It emphasizes purity and efficient, professional service for illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhodes Drug Company
Chattanooga to Host Veterans, Sons Reunion in June
The forty fourth annual United Confederate Veterans reunion and the thirty ninth annual Sons of Veterans convention will be held in Chattanooga Tennessee June 6 to 8. The event opens June 6 at 10 a m with joint activities for veterans and official ladies and visitors. The Sons of Veterans convention opens in the Read House silver ballroom. Local preparations are described as elaborate and the gathering is expected to be among the largest in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Confederate Veterans
The
Sons of Veterans
Chattanooga
Tenn
Sons of Veterans’ Convention
Silver Ball
Read House
Reunion committee chief Borisky to direct Read House events
Samuel H. Borisky of Chattanooga serves as general chairman of the reunion committee and will provide information about the gathering. The Read House is named as the official headquarters for the commander in chief and staff and for the Sons of Veterans. Reduced rates are available with identification certificates. Selling dates span June 2 through June 8, inclusive, conducted by members of the United Confederate Veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel H. Borisky
Chattanooga
Read House
Commander In Chief
Sons of Veterans
United Confederate
Veterans and Auxiliary Certs Offered by Local Sons of Veterans
Andrew Bell adjutant of the Sons of Veterans Camp in this city offers U. C. V. and S. V. C. certificates. Miss Josephine red health nurse spent time in Washington D. C. with sponsors, chaperons, and matrons of honor for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans
Sons of Veterans
Coniefederate States Memorial Association
Children of the Confederacy
Andrew Bell
Sons of Veterans’ Camp
This City
Josephine
Washington, D. C
Thrifty housekeeper seeks Mill er anderson refrig offer
If you're a thrifty housekeeper you will make arrangements with Miller and Anderson for a Kelvina tor electric refrigerator this summer. It promises economy by reducing spoilage and providing ice, with a purchase cost as low as a quarter a day to make your kitchen attractive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller & Anderson
Kelvinator
White linen sandals arrive at Huntsberry’s
A new order of strap white linen sandals has just been received at Huntsberry’s. A second line offers silver sandals with a silver lining detail at the toe designed to resist rubbing and tarnish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsberry’s
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Wi Iit Shunt Aga
Robert Glass
Loring Cover
Baltimore
Cover
John Steck
Hot Springs
Huntsberry
Rexall
Brooks’ Pharmacy
Church Auxiliary
Luther Shreck
Miss Didier
Fort Worth
Lemma Snider
Kerr’s Creek
Handley High School
Georgia Conrad
Nancy Lee Cable
Joseph Wright
Joseph A. Massie
Angelica Didier
Texas
C. E. Elsner, Sr
C. E. Elsner, Jr
St. Louis, Mo
S. L. Metro
North Fairmont Avenue
Agnes Runnels
Stewart Inn
Camp Beckford
E. B. Whelan
Edinburg
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Ril
Pingley & Carper
van Raalte
Margaret L. Hodgson
Tennessee City
the Commercial & Savings Bank Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Jolliffe
Timberlake’s
Mr. Hurst
Rainbowridge Gardens
Hodgson & Brown
Alecia Beauty Salon
Martin St
Alice Bentz
Lloyd Furniture
R. M. Swimley
Feneral Directors
Loudoun St
Taupe Biscayne
Lovett Brothers
N. Main Street
N. Loudoun St
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