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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1941

Page

6

Community Meetings Noted In Local Schedule

Monday events include an American Legion Auxiliary meeting at 7 30 p m at Mrs Wendell Goode 126 Peyton Street. An I O O F weekly gathering is set for 8 p m at their hall.

Mildred Derflinger Weds Joseph Hillebert in Takoma Park

Mildred Virginia Derflinger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Derflinger, married Joseph Arthur Hillebert in a May 8 wedding at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Augusts Harrison in Takoma Park Washington. Chaplin Donald D Hunter officiated the ceremony. The couple will reside at 717 Erie Avenue Takoma Park.

Mildred Derflinger Joseph Hillebert Frank Augusts Harrison Takoma Park Washington Mildred Virginia Derflinger Charles Rupert Derflinger Joseph Arthur Hillebert Chaplin Donald D. Hunter Washington Sanitarium Erie Avenue

Mrs Warren Sager Named President of Washington Alumnae Chapter

Mrs. Warren Sager formerly of this city and now in Washington D C has been elected president of the Washington chapter of Randolph Macon Woman College Alumnae. The chapter funds scholarships and student loans and nine Washington girls graduate this June.

Warren Sager Washington, D. C Washington Randolph-Macon Woman's College Sager Louise Harmer Stanley E. Harmer Annie Harmer James O. Ritter West Cork Street Mayo Clinic Rochester Mann Capital City

Kern family travels to Ellensburg for graduates

Mrs. John A. Kern takes her two sons Bentley and Jack Kern to Ellensburg Washington for graduation exercises. Jack Kern, Ellensburg Senior High School graduate, led FFA and 4 H activities and played three years of varsity football. Bentley, CW College of Education graduate, earned a B S in social studies and physical education and won the Moser award. He earned a pilot’s license and plans Army aviation service in July. Mrs Kern plans a two month return via Los Angeles. Mrs Clarence Miller in Graystone Terrace remains under medical observation at Memorial hospital.

John A. Kern Ellensburg Wash Bentley Jack Kern Jack Sei Bentley Kern Central Washington College of Education Kern Los Angleles

Robertson couple welcome a son in Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs Herbert Robertson of Kernstown announce the birth of a son this morning at Memorial Hospital. Mrs Robertson [formerly Miss Reba Drummond] joins the family with a new arrival adding to local circles.

Herbert Robertson Kernstown Memorial Hospital Robertson Reba Drummond

Beauford Pugh Hosts Birthday Party for Kay Frances

Mr and Mrs Beauford Pugh entertained at their South Kent street home Tuesday night in honor of their two year old daughter Kay Frances. Pink and white decor and refreshments complemented the celebration with Ellen Dorothy Janet Pitcock Betty Shirley Juanita Lauck Minnie Bonnie Barbara Mary Lou Russell Douglas Jimmy Charlotte Webber and Bobby Braithwaite among the guests.

Meltons Move To Danville And Nearby Social Notices

Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Melton and two children relocate from Winchester to Danville due to Mr. Melton’s transfer with the telephone company. The notice lists a long string of relatives and social contacts visiting or residing in nearby towns, with details on other residents, students, and temporary absences.

Berlin Webber Steve Francks Marshall Braithwaite Dave Pugh Lewis Galliday

Modern Etiquette Q A Guide on Conversation and Dining Etiquette

The guidance covers when to counter a mother person in conversation with polite disagreement and when to drop a subject to avoid hurt feelings. It also notes that an older child should use a napkin like adults and that a church bridal procession forms in the vestibule after proper rehearsal.

Thelma Davis Engaged To J C Lawyer

Thelma Davis of Yellow Springs West Virginia and James Chauncey Lawyer of Gore Virginia are engaged. The couple plan to wed Saturday June 14. The announcement notes Thelma’s high school and knitting mill work and James’s Berkley Springs and Gore background.

Carson B. Davis Yellow Springs W. Va Thelma James Chauncey Berkley Springs Gore, Va Davis Capon Bridge High School Winchester Knitting Mill Sawyer Berkley High School Shepherdstown College Virginia Glass and Sand Company Gore

Winchester Girl Scouts Attend Campfire at Mrs Solenberger’s Home

Mrs Herbert Solenberger hosted about 70 Winchester Girl Scouts and numerous leaders and council members Wednesday night at a Campfire gathering on West Leichester Street. Scouts sat in a large circle around the campfire as the event proceeded.

Herbert Solenberger Winchester West Leichester Street

Recital By Ewing Students Closes School Season

Ewing School of Dance Art presents A Dance Fantasy at Handley Auditorium concluding the year. Miss Dorothy Ewing directs a wide age range from pre kindergarten to high school seniors with vibrant costumes and polished performances. Ann Williams concludes her pupil tenure in a Grande Valse Brilliant finale amid ensembles and a Chopin interlude.

Ewing School of Dance Art Handley Auditorium Dorothy Ewing Winchester Ballet Nationale Chopin Ann Williams Trudi Philomena Laren Virginia H. Huntsberry Georgia Cather Meta Sloat Wallace Lutz Winchester String Ensemble Berryville Miss Ewing Studio of Dance Handley High School Elizabeth Beverley Jean Randolph Brooke Harris Alice Anne Langbein

Funeral Services For Mrs Shockey In Martinsburg

Mrs Naomi Margaretta Shockey 80 died Wednesday night at her son in law and stepdaughter’s home in Martinsburg She had been bedfast after a hip fracture two weeks earlier A native of Shockeysville Frederick county Virginia she belonged to the local Methodist Church for 69 years Surviving are two stepdaughters a niece a nephew and many step grandchildren Services were held at Shockeysville with brief rites at the Mason home and burial followed at Shockeysville

Martinsburg W. Va Naomi Margaretta Shockey Bert Mason West John Street Shockeysville Frederick County Methodist Church Mason Grace Whitacre Raleigh Street C. L. Shockey Baltimore Harry Evans Lovely Gruber J. R. Collis

Scout Troop Musicals and Camp Plans Highlight Local Notices

Troop VIII members led by Mrs. Robert McNally performed The Frog Went A-Courting while Mrs. Ray Gerrabrandt outlined a two week Girl Scout Camp at Camp White Rock from July 21 to August 4. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Frank Armstrong and the evening ended with Taps. The American Legion Auxiliary meets Monday at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. Wendell B. Goode’s home, with Bra zil by Mrs. H. oe de Grangé to be discussed. Circle No. 9 of Braddock Street Methodist to meet Monday at 8 p.m. at Mrs. C. C. Gough’s home. led by Mrs. W. S. Clarke, full attendance requested.

Robert McNally the Frog Ray Gerrabrandt Camp White Rock Frank Armstrong Braddock Street Methodist Church C. C. Gough West Monmouth Street W. S. Clarke

Announcements Must Be Signed By Submitting Parties

The Star will publish engagements and weddings only if signed by the submitter. Jokes or forgeries are not allowed. Providing false information is illegal and actions will be taken. Sign the stories you submit for protection.

The Star

Edward J. Smith Engaged to Colorado Springs Woman

Elizabeth Froelicher Mitchell of Colorado Springs is engaged to Edward Jaquelin Smith of The Glen County Virginia. The couple plan to wed June 21 with Froelicher noted as a longtime local social figure and Smith a University of Virginia graduate with international study.

Berryville Frances Mitchell Freelicher Colorado Springs Elizabeth Edward Jaquelin Smith Richard Buckner Smith Glen Froelicher San Luis School For Austin Bluffs Fountain Valley John Smith University of Virginia Grenoble France Harvard the Glen

Flower Show Planned by Clarke County Woman's Club

Mrs J M H Clagett chairing Clarke County Woman's Club flower show to be held in the Community building on June 5 with twenty three classes including a Girls Scouts category.

J. M. H. Clagett Woman's Club of Clarke County

Mrs Lorenzo Lewis Hosts Deaconesses During Virginia Meeting

Berryville reports Mrs Lorenzo Lewis entertained several deaconesses including Evelyn Seemore from Cabbage Hollow Mary Redd from Pocosan and Mary Hutton from Pine Grove who attended the Virginia Branch Women’s Auxiliary meeting in Winchester This week also hosted guests Hallie Williams Maria Williams E Jacquelin Smith Lucille Smith Kate Powers and others plus nursing student Elsie Kyle Foley leaving for Baltimore for Children’s Hospital duties.

Frances Wolfe Richmond William Journey Clara Journey Baltimore Shepherd Virginia Woman’s Auxiliary Episcopal Church Christ Church Winchester Hallie Williams Maria Williams E. Jacquelin Smith Lucille Smith Kate Powers

Memorial Day Notes From Berryville And Area

Miss Katherine Page of Washington D C visited her sister and aunt over Memorial Day. Army man Floyd Elsen mourns his father Alerts funeral was held Thursday. Berryville society items report weddings visits and church plans. Public health nurse Louise Langbein begins vacation June 1 leaving county duties covered.

Katherine Page Washington, D. C Virginia Page Kate Powers Floyd Elsen United States Army Pennsylvania Alert Elsen Louise Langbein Clarke County

Local Social Notes and Obituary Highlights

The report covers several social items from the area. Harris and Womack party members visit Washington DC. Virginia Leigh Harris returns from Stevens College in Columbia Missouri. Memorial Day at the Shenandoah River cottage for the Fowler family. Mrs. Frank W. Whiting visits Mrs. George Burch near Millwood. Mel Garland Williams travels to Baltimore. Funeral for Lee Marshall at Calvary Episcopal Front Royal. Elliott Marshall linked to the late Mr. Marshall and Dorothy Cooley. Richard Byrd, winter resident in Richmond, plans summer with Senator and Mrs. Harry Byrd at Rosemont. William N Dorsey and Ralph N Dorsey spend a day in Gainesville Prince William County.

H. B. Harris Jaquelin Womack Washington, D. C Virginia Leigh Harris Stevens College Columbia, Mo Ward Lee Marshall Front Royal Calvary Episcopal Church Marshall Elliott Marshall Dorothy Cooley D. G. Cookey Berryville Richard Byrd Richmond St. Christopher's School Senator Harry Byrd Rosemont

Visit to Dorsey Family Home Mentioned

A brief note states that they visited Mr. Dorsey’s sister, Mrs. Holmes Robertson, during their trip.

Mr. Dorsey Mrs. Holmes Robertson

Dial 3424 For Your Socials

Dial 3424 for your socials personals to tell friends when you entertain guests go away or return home and publish all such matters on this page.

Also Mentioned on This Page

American Legion Auxiliary Wendell Goode Peyton Street R.M. College John Kern Clarence Miller Graystone Terrace DIAL Brooks’ Pharmacy Prescription Druggists Rexall Store Food Center Hallmark Pifer Loudoun St Kay Francis Pugh David H. Allen, Jr D. H. Allen Mrs. L. S. Keller Joey Hagerstown Mrt Albin Stephens City Alice Albin Terésa Kummelman Josephine Wilbur L. Kern Ada E. Kern North Kent Street Z. Pifer Medical College of Virginia Harry Strader Strayer College Miles B. Dean Sheefscott, Maine Dorothy Hawthorne Stephens College Columbia Allen T. Hawthorne Betty Pierce Woman’s College of the University of North Carolina Greensboro N. C Mrs Noble Pierce Reba Snarr Jane Cather Massanutten Military Academy J. C. Shanholtzer Naomi Cecil Grapes Curtis Loy Opequon Clarence ‘Miller Fay Nelson Edgar Nelson East Cork Street Harry McKee Thelma Davis J. C Highland Avenue G. H. A. Thomas New Orleans Paul J. Thomson Waynesboro Fairfax Hall Mathilde Thomas Miss Thomas Elinor Dodge Griffith Alfred Kerfoot Western College Oxford Ohio Griffith Jack Riley Camp Meade, Md J. W. Riley B. G. Headley Valley Avenue William Triplett Berea Berea College David Headley Margaret Bean E. P. Bean Mary Baldwin College Staunton Marion Jenkins Martinsburg, W. Va Miller Jenkins Ruby Shiley Lynchburg Randolph-Macon Woman’s College Luther Jones South Braddock Street Mrs. O. L. Greathouse Charleston, W. Va Co. B. Smalls & Son Petunias Heliotrope Verbena Coleus Vinca Zinnias Asters Cc. B. Smalts & Son National Ave Ewing Shockey Cabot Huntsberry Edward J. Smith Colorado Walter Lee Rosney Isobel Lee New York Ashton Lee Harvard Business School John A. Chew Mrs. Chew Welsh Daugherty Woodley Graham Dougherty Gibson Island Ralph R. Richardson Rose Cottage Chicago Letts Wright Mabel Boardman Wilson Tubeyries Llewellyn Katherine P. McDonald John B. Neill Bayard Stevens Short Hills N. J Goodyear Service Braddock & Germain Lorenzo Lewis Elsie Kyle Foley City Hospital Frederick Children’s Hospital Foley Clinton Foley S B. Crown Woodlawn Treadwell Crown Atlanta Albert Muller Miss Crown West Point Charley Fowler Dorothy Fowler Pittsburgh, Pa May Rutherford John Berry Jane Harry Berry Mr. Berry Judge W. O. Talbert Duncan Memorial Methodist Church A. O. Lyons Lyons Emery College William Lyons Mary Jane Wingfield Fred M. Earnshaw, Jr Halltown Mr. Moore T. M. Hooker Arthur H. Soper Panama Morris Soper Senecca Falls N. Y Charlottesville George L. Wertenbaker Col. Wertenbaker Isabelle Rowland Blue Ridge John Huyette Horse Shoe Lodge Ralph Geldart Baltimore, Md Ralph Tennis Collins Dakeman Little Son Alexandria Mr. Dakeman James Dakeman Snow N. Loudoun 8&T Bob Fowler Shenandoah River Locke Frank W. Whiting George Burch Millwood Mel Garland Williams Ralph N.dorsey Gainesville Prine William County Federal Deposit Insuance Corp Jefferson Davis Servel Servel Electrolux Underwood Are Committee of Food and Nutrition National Research Council Underwood’s Bakery N. Loudoun St Umuc Anderson E. Boscawen St
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