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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1941

Page

8

Miss Dorothy Robertson to Marry Carlton Sundin in June

Mrs. David Mott Robertson announces the engagement of her daughter Dorothy to Carlton Eric Sundin of Suffolk. Sundin is the son of Mrs. Alvar Sundin of New Bedford Mass and the late Mr. C A Sundin. Dorothy Robertson is a John Handley school faculty member. The wedding is planned for June.

David Mott Robertson Dorothy Carlton Eric Sundin Suffolk Alvar Sundin New Bedford Mass C. A. Sundin Miss Robertson John Handley

Engagement Of Miss Betty Wohlford To Joseph Settle

Mrs John Samuel Wohlford of Bartonville announces the engagement of her daughter Betty Jane Wohlford to Joseph Hayward Settle of Culpeper. He serves on the faculty of Boyce High School. Friday night Dance Fantasy at Handley Auditorium features soloists including Ann Dunbar Williams and Elizabeth Beverley with several other notable performers from the Ewing Studio and local groups. Several from here visit Hancock Maryland and Washington events. weekend notes about visitors and attendees conclude with plans for a local base event.

Washington, D. C Randolph-Macon Woman's College Lynchburg W. Warren Sager Washington South Sager Ms. Sager James ©. Ritter Annie G. Harmer West Cork Street Don Gordon Harmer John Samuel Wohlford Bartonville Betty Jane Wohlford Joseph Hayward Settle Culpeper Boyce High School Handley Auditorium Ann Dunbar Williams Ewing Studio Miss Williams Elizabeth Beverley Missy Randolph Dottie Moore Martha Co Kitty L. Arnold Eleanor de Grange Alice Brumback Dorothy Davis Brooke Harris Helen Thomas Mildred Hackley Alice Anne Langbein Marianne Walters Frances Brown Jane Steele Beverley Smethie Mary L. Conner Gloria Pingley Carolyn Duncan

Modern Etiquette Q and A on godparent invitations

The piece explains that inviting a person to be a godparent may be done verbally or in a formal note and is considered an honor. It notes guests should send a courtesy card if they cannot attend a tea at the last moment. It also briefly covers seating etiquette in a car and affirms that a man may sit between two women in the back seat.

Social notes from Washington and nearby towns

Tonight in Washington Miss Aurtley Cain spent the weekend in Pittsburgh visiting her aunt and uncle. Dr. Tooke and Dr. MacMillan of Montreal arrive this evening for meetings at the McGuire home with Mrs. and Dr. Hunter H. McGuire.

Aurtley ‘Cain Pittsburgh Charles Cain Mr. Cain Fred Tooke John MacMillan Montreal Canada Hunter H. McGuire McGuire Tooke MacMillon William P. McGuire Hot Springs George Smith Smith Harry Leigh Richmond A. B. Leigh Saddle River N. J

Mrs Dyke Hosts Delegates at Great Council Meet Supper

Mrs Gussie Dyke entertained delegates at a supper in connection with the Great Council meeting. The event featured hospitality for attending officials and guests, reflecting social customs of the period.

Gussie Dyke Great Council

Supper Party Honoring Great Council Attendees in Richmond

A May 21 22 supper in honor of the Great Council hosted in Richmond included Miss Lydia Chapman Miss Annie Taylor Mrs Etta Curl Mrs Cora Robinson Mrs Loring Ping il Green Fuller Mrs Frances Tevalt Mr and Mrs David Brumback Miss Nina Dyke Miss Evelyn Curl and Junior Dyke. Mrs Dyke's sister Mrs Frances Tevalt representing the Pocahontas Lady of Winchester joined them with Mr and Mrs David Brumback Mrs Ben Fuller and Mrs Hazel Lake. They attended the Grand Council meeting banquet and dance at the Richmond Hotel.

Great Council Richmond Lydia Chapman Annie Taylor Etta Curl Cora Robinson Loring Pingil Green Fuller Frances “Tevalt David Brumback Nina Dyke Evelyn Curl Junior Dyke

Lily Show and Flower Show to Benefit British War Relief

The fifth annual Lily Show of the Garden Club of Virginia and the Flower Show of the Rappahannock Valley Garden Club, aided by the American Horticultural Society, will run June 12 and 13 at Seacobeck Hall Mary Washington College Fredericksburg. Local and regional lilies will be displayed including seedling lilies and bulbs with growth habits and form. Proceeds go to British War relief. Many Winchester and Clarke County Garden Club members will exhibit. A box social at C E Babb home on Millwood Avenue is scheduled tonight. Winchester Red Cross calls for volunteers for surgical dressing classes starting Monday. 52 000 bandages to be made.

Fredericksburg Garden Club of Virginia Rappahannock Valley Winchester and Clarke County Garden Club John M. Steck B. F. Arthur, Jr Philip Boyd Edward G. Buter Red Cross Winchester The American Red Cross

Lieut Clagett to Take Command of Hdgy Co at Meade

Lieut William B Clagett returns to Fort Meade from Fort Benning and will assume command of Headquarters Company on June 1 replacing Captain Graham Dougherty who moves to the Brigade staff. He will visit Washington and Danville before returning to Meade.

Lieut Wm. Clagett Hdgy, Co Meade Berryville William B. Clagett Fort Meade Fort Benning J. M. H. Clagett Graham Dougherty Edward Longerbeam 88Th Infantry Brigade Sam Fort Meade, Md Henda Company 88Th Infantryrigade Command and General Staff Fort Leavenworth Kans Dougherty

Berryville Notes Highlight Local Social and Military Ties

Local society pages report Roy Potts Jr a cadet at Fort Benning and heading to Fort Meade joining 88th Infantry Brigade. Area residents host visitors from Washington and Richmond while church and club events generate funds and guest speakers.

Weekend in Charlottesville and visits across towns

Mrs. Powell Cobb visited her husband at University Hospital in Charlottesville. Nearby, Miss Elsie Cadwallader Miss Maria Morris and Miss Mattie Medd joined in the trip. Local residents hosted guests and noted church and bank officials attending gatherings across Bend and surrounding communities.

Powell Cobb Charlottesville University Hospital Cobb Elsie Cadwallader Maria Morris Mattie Oaticello

Relative visits recur at Fort Meade from Berryville and Winchester

Among Berryville residents visiting Fort Meade for the weekend were Mr and Mrs Claude Owens Laura Drury and Miss Nettie Owens of Winchester. Donald Cooley and Lyle Simpson returned to Fort Meade Md after spending the weekend with their families.

Bill Crim Fort Meade Tae Bates James Crim Herbert Whiting Beverley Whiting South Atlantic City N. J Berryville Mr. and Claude Owens Laura Drury Miss Nettie Owens Winchester Donald Cooley Lyle Simpson Fort Meade, Md

Treasury Receipts and Expenditures May Totals

The Treasury reports May receipts at 16,562,968.36 dollars and expenditures at 70,780,042.31 dollars, detailing the gross debt situation for the period.

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Elks’ Club Rotlbry Club Dorothy Robertson Carl Sundin Maurice H. Ritter Maurice H. Ritter, Jr Southwerk Street Mr. Ritter Albert Ritter Wardensville W. Va Cumberland, Md Cumberland Joe Grimm Randolph-Macon Grads Frank Buckley Philip W. Turner, Jr Bedford Mrs. Douglas Sale Mary Frances New York Mrs. Sale Mr. Lewis Pearson Mary Pearson Mr. Sale W. A. Sale William Glaize Sr Kansas City, Mo Curt. Bowlin Annie Preston Starling Martinsville Mrs. W. L. Armel Mrs. C. E. Armel Front Royal Road Brooks’ Pharmacy Rexall Store Huntsberry Betty J. Wohlford J. Settle Anna S. Briggs Culpepper Mary R. Buckner Amherst Street Emma Lou Garber Mt. Jackson Mrs. Maynard Renner Hancock, Md Marvin Bucher L. E. Armel Dorothy Jane and Hila Bessie Carter Conrad Holmes Conrad Episcopal Women’s Auxiliary W. D. Smith Christ Episcopal Church Christ Church W. A. Baker Episcopal Woman's Auxiliary Convention H. K. Benham J. W. Arthur James Miller John Carr Virginia Steck Mary Warden Boyd Virginia Russell F. L. Sargent, Jr Otis Sargent Joe Schroth Parker Hasi Shorompany Bessie Orton Aberdeen Clyde Wall Walter Neilles Ann Kay Carlisle Will/am Harris J. E. Harris Margaret Clarke Kings Smith Studios Justin Funkhouser Punkhousers Messrs Tasker Lownes Baltimore J. Raymond Smith T. A. Williams Middletown Memorial Hospital Joseph O'Leary O'Leary East Clifford Street Grover Morrison South Kent Street Harry Deal Woodville Dean Louise Jenkins B. M. Roszel Episcopal Woman’s Auxiliary Eugene B. Cooper New York City Elmer Hodge West Piccadilly Street James Loy C. M. Stultz Tracy Stultz Russell Stultz New Market Underwood N. Loudoun St C. E. Babb Epworth League of the Market Street Methodist Church Millwood Avenue Winchester and Clarke Louis Lickey J. P. Maddox Silver Spring, Md Ny Lickey South Church Street Roy Potts, Sr DIAL Win Steam Latry N. Kent Roy Potts, Jr Snort of Eee Presbyterian Glover Marjorie Kerfoot Harrisonburg John Kerfoot Joel D. Griffing E. C. Luke A. C. Snouffer Charles Town Griffing Col. Griffing Reva Berlin Miss Ruth Berlin E. G. Coiner Mrs. E. Grayson Coiner Gordin Coiner Washington, D.C Charlotte Hudson Jessie Morris R. E. Davis Nancy Mary Ann Davis Davis Joyce Davis Mary Washington College A.O. Lyons Emory College William Lyons Floyd Dorsey Baker East Main Street Harris Dorseys Seldon O’brien Percy Randolph A. C. Carson Front Royal Annie M. Stribling Dora Taylor Miss Taylor Alexandria W. 8. Powers Albert T. Mollegan Episcopal Theological Seminary Grace Episcopal Church J. T. L. Jones Randolph Jones Master Johnny Jones Great Norwood the Food Center Loudoun St Ewing Studio of Dance Selby Lovett Brothers N. Loudoun Bend Kas Charles T. Levi Billy Levi Randolph Macon College Land Ralph M. Ware Roy Potts Enend Potts Ware Ia State Bankers Associaon E. D. Vaughan Vaughan Ruth Vaughan 8S. C. Cartledge Athens John Berry Jane Mr. Berry Harry Berry Katherine Page Alice McLean Kate Powers Virginia Page Mr. Eddy Joycé William K. Williams Gerow Ruth Wheeler Lucy Wheeler Wheeler Woodrow Haan Little Seven Bobby W. O. Luttrell Manee Duncan Memorial Methodist Church Treasury E. Piccadilly St Valley Pride United Food Stores Mober Federal Depesit Insurance Corp Palm Beach Pingley and Carper Tae Sparkle Coca-Cola Company Coca-Cola Bottling Works, Inc E. Gerrard ST Ellis E
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