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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1937

Page

8

Social Calendar of Winchester and Nearby Circles

The schedule lists tea at Annefield Mrs W B Watkins Clarke county and a Garden Club visit at George Washington Hotel. Activities include Chanters Grace Lutheran Choir Odd Fellows Rebekah Lodge Kiwanis luncheon and District gatherings at Am herst and Braddock Street churches with remarks on Bandolph Macon alumni banquet at the George Washington Hotel.

Annefield W. B. Watkins Clarke County The Chanters Grace Lutheran Church George Washington Hotel Winchester Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Bandolph-Macon College

Garden Club Of Virginia Opens Annual Meeting In Winchester

The Board of Governors of the Garden Club of Virginia opens its annual meeting at the George Washington Hotel with the Winchester and Clarke County Club hosting. Committees on Finance Executive and Roadside Beautification meet, chaired by Mrs. Reginald Vickis, Mrs. D. C. Sands, and Mrs. Gray Dunnington respectively. Miss Janet E. Houck among attendees from Staunton and other members from across the state attend events including luncheon at Thorn Hill Manor and a tea at Annefield before a dinner at the George Washington hotel.

Junior Century Club Pinckney Arthur Virginia Garden Club George Washington Winchester and Clarke County Reginald Vickis D. C. Sands Gray Dunnington George Sloan Nors Daniel C. Sands The Garden Club of Virginia William R. Massie Greenwood Gardner L. Boothe Alexandria Powell Glass Lynchburg C. O'Connor Godrick Fredericksburg Herbert McK. Smith Staunton Henry Fairfax Richmond Fairfax Harrison Belvoir Andrew Christian Robert H. Webb University of Virginia C. H. Smith S. Glenn Atkinson E. G. Currin, Jr Meridithville H. Lee Boatwright Danville Orange J. T. Cochras the Plains Fred J. Skinner Newport News M. Chamberlin Paeonian Springs A. B. Carrington J. R. Walker Martinsville Grover C. Holcomb Roanoke Charles R. Grandy Norfolk Eugene Cornwell Harry le Cato Smith Charlottesville H.H. Trout W. Wayt Gibbs George Austen Joseph Walker Woodberry Forrest William J. Philips Stanhope S. Johnson Christian John M. Stetson Williamsburg Herman Swanson Summit Thornhill Manor W. A. Baker South Washington Street Annefield William B. Watkins Clarke County George Washington Hotel Winchester and

Warrenton Country Club Closes After Eighteen Years

The Warrenton Country Club at Lee Highway opened in 1919 and formally closed October 1 with a furnishings sale October 2. Over time limited membership and rising overhead led to the property’s return to Warren ton Land Improvement Company while a new club may arise under different arrangements. The site, once Cassillis the home of Dr. Stephen Dandridge Kennedy, hosted many notable guests and events along with tennis courts and a small golf course.

Warrenton Cassillis Stephen Dandridge Kennedy United States

Modern Etiquette Q A Bridesmaid at Large Reception

Etiquette guidance says talkers should not monopolize conversations and both the bride’s close friend and the groom’s sister can share duties. Guests should stay at a large reception for at least a half hour.

First Fall Meeting of Hospital Auxiliary Held Yesterday

The Women’s Auxiliary of Winchester Memorial Hospital met in the Nurse’s home on West Clifford Street with 22 members despite bad weather. Dr E C Stuart gave a talk on medical progress over 50 years, covering Pasteur, germ theory, aseptic surgery, and nursing development.

Stuart Winchester Memorial Hospital West Clifford Street Red Cross Ellsworth Johnson E. C. Stuart Louis Pasteur Pasteur Koch Lister Hopkins

Local births and travels noted in Middletown area

Mr and Mrs Herbert Stickley announce the birth of a nine pound son formerly Madeline Brill daughter of Mr and Mrs George Brill. Mr Stickley works for the B and O Railroad. Mr and Mrs Harry Schmidt of South Washington street depart for Washington DC to board a train to New York for World Series. Various residents travel to Dallas for insurance sessions Roanoke auto show Quebec trip and visits from McKeesport and local families remain at home.

Herbert Stickley Middletown Madeline Brill George Brill Stickley B. and O. R Harry Schmidt South Washington Street Washington, D. C New York City J. Victor Arthur Dallas Texas Arthur National Association of Insurance Agents

Virginia Churches Launch State Preaching Mission

In cooperation with the National Preaching Mission Virginia churches organize a state wide preaching mission to conserve its values. Two four day sessions are planned in Norfolk from October 31 to November 7 with nationally known speakers. Follow up with two day and one day missions across the state.

Churches of Virginia Norfolk

Winchester Preaching Mission Planned for November

The Winchester churches schedule a two day preaching mission on November 17 and 18 chaired by Rev E T Clark. Ministers from across the state will participate and lay members will assist to strengthen spiritual life. An eight day simultaneous mission in each Protestant church is also planned for November or December to extend Christian outreach.

Churches of Winchester Kingdom of Christ New York NBC Arturo Toscanini WEAF WJZ Arthur Rodzinski Cleveland Symphony Toscanini Pierre Monteux Rodzinski

Social Security would extend benefits in Virginia

Norfolk October 4 I confi dently predict the 1938 Virginia General Assembly will pass enabling acts to allow Virginians to share in all provisions of the Federal Social Security Act Virginia can currently participate only in unemployment compensation The next General Assembly is expected to enable old age assistance aid for the blind and aid for dependent children Mr Bane former Virginia Public Welfare Commissioner and Vernon Eberwine Suffolk Mansemond county inspect Tidewater Victory Memorial Hospital near Virginia Beach with Tidewater Tuberculosis Hospital Association leadership

Norfolk Virginia General Assembly Frank Bane Social Security Public Welfare Virginia Virginia Pilot General Assembly

Salvation Army Leaders Near Retirement In Winchester

Major and Mrs. James Mars announce retirement after 43 years in Salvation Army service. They led Winchester work for ten years and first arrived in 1923. A farewell service is set for 3 pm Sunday October 24 at Grace Lutheran Church with Maj Mars sharing experiences. Members of the Winchester Ministerial Association discussed the retirement and future plans at a Handley Library meeting.

Major James Mars Salvation Army Soul Saving Mars Winchester Grace Lutheran Church Salvatio Army Winchester Ministerial Association Handley Library Aoedee Herman McKay R. A. Whitten Robert B. Nelson Stover Clark Nelson Caulkins Henry Miller Whitten Dudley M. J. Miller United Brethren Church George W. Stover D. W. Ritenour E. T. Clark George Earle Owen George W

Committee Action Clears Path for Future Arrangements

A motion prevailed that the committee chaired by Rev. Mr. Clark be empowered to make all necessary arrangements. The meeting adjournment was marked by prayer led by Rev. Mr. Stover.

Mr. Clark Mr. Stover

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