Rotary Club and church group meetings listed in calendar
Calendar of events lists a Rotary Club meeting at the George Washington Hotel in Bares, a Bible class at Kernstown M E Church, a semi monthly Modern Fellows Hall gathering, a W C T U meeting at Handley Library, a Grace Lutheran Women’s Bible class hosted by Mrs. M L Elworthy, and an A A U W meeting hosted by Miss Helen Massey on North Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
George Washington Hotel
Bares
Onna Upward
Kernstown
M. E
J. W. Cammer
Modern Fellows Hall
W.C.T. U
Handley Library
Grace Ltheran Church
M. L. Elworthy
National Ave
Helen Massey
North Washington Street
Grace Lutheran Church
National Avenue
American Association Ofiversity Women
Helen Mas
Tan C. MacCallum
John Hedk
Capt. Cook
Century Club
W. P. Massey
William P. Massey
Melvin Green
South Washington Street
British Empire
B. B. Dutton
National Concert Association
Warrenton Beauty Signs Seven Year Movie Contract
Warrenton auburn haired Miss McDonnell is signed to a seven year contract with Selznick studio for the role of Melanie in Gone With the Wind. The 19 year old daughter of Major and Mrs. Austin McDonnell has no prior professional stage experience but gained notice after a Washington hotel screen test. She trained at Warrenton Country School Notre Dame Convent in Baltimore and King Smith studios in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melanie
Selznick
Austin
Boottsie” McDonnell
Major
Austin McDonnell
Warrenton
Inchester
Vicinity
Miss McDonnell
Notre Dame Convent
Baltimore
King Smith
Washington
Negro music studied by Euterpian Club group
The Euterpian Club study group met October 18 at Miss Gladys Cochran's studio to discuss Negro music. Mildred Jones explained the three styles of spirituals and the influence of lively rhythms on later American popular music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Euterpian Club
Gladys Cochran
Mildred Jones
Africa
United States
St. Vitus
Andrew Babb
Jerico
Elizabeth Grim
Moses
Garnet Hamrick
Miss Alice McCormick Named Dean's List Student at Averett
Miss Alice McCormick, a senior at Averett College in Danville Virginia, made the dean's list for the first month of the term based on June 1938 records. She graduated from Handley High School in 1937 and is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert McCormick of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice McCormick
Averett
Averet Ege
Danville
Miss McCormick
Handley
Albert McCormick
Pageant of Brides Dresses at Market Street Church
Market Street Methodist Church hosts a Friday night pageant of wedding gowns dating 1780 to present. The event features gowns worn by original owners, with a groom’s suit of 1855 and displays of wedding photos. A reception with cake and ice cream follows, organized by the Women’s Service Guild. offerings invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market Street Methodist Church
Winchester
Eliza Brown
Tilman Shumat
Brown
William Miller
Katharine Elizabeth Miller
Zirkle
Abram Miller
Women’s Service Guild of
Market Street Church
Foreign travel etiquette and dining guidance
The advice states that travelers need not pre obtain foreign money as exchange rates are better locally. small amounts can be obtained from the purser on steamer trips. It approves couples using a joint card together for shared actions. It also notes white wine pairs with fish.
Local visitors and guests spend time at White Sulphur Springs
At the White Sulphur Springs resort, Mr. Luther S. Newell of Dowell Massachusetts and Mr. San Snead host guests at the local golf club. Mr. E R Coffey and Miss Sophie Baker also visit Wilmington Delaware, staying with Mrs. Frank Rupert during a two week trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther S. Newell
Dowell
Mass
San Snead
E. R. Coffey
Iana
Sophie Baker
Wilmington
Del
Frank Rupert
Reelected leader of Winchester oil dealers group
B B Wright was reelected chairman of the Winchester and Frederick County oil dealers in a meeting at the George Washington Hotel. J D Glover became vice chairman and C Fred Yeakley secretary, with subcommittees formed for Publicity, Legislation, and Local Affairs. E A Kyhn of Richmond spoke on taxation, noting gas tax growth from 258 million to an estimated 975 million (1937).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Frederick County
George Washington
Frederick Petroleum Industries Committee
B. B. Wright
J. D. Glover
C. Fred Yeakley
Lee Miller
J. D. Clover
P. G. Ireland
E. A. Kyhn
Richmond
Virginia Petroleum Industries Committee
Mr. Kyhn
Kuhn
Police order to curb police gesture sparks briefing confusion
New York police face puzzled officers after a directive to stop raising a hand to halt motorists. A citizen letter to Police Commissioner Lewis Valente prompted the rule, drawing questions about acceptable signals and the fear the gesture resembled a Nazi salute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lewis Valentine
Millwood and Clarke County Society Items
Millwood and Clarke County society notes from Millwood Va recount Mr and Mrs Henry P Mitchell visiting Ardmore Pa and returning to Clarke. Mrs N B Page of Washington and Mrs D W Burchard of Baltimore visited Clarke for a day. Mrs George Burwell and Pauline Bowie dined with Mrs Thomas N Carter at Powhatan. George Greenhalgh Jr of Cleveland and Billy Greenhalgh at Styvesant School Warrenton spent weekend at Springsbury with the Greenhalgh family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millwood
Henry P. Mitchell
Robert Page
Ardmore
Clarke
George Burwell
Pauline Bowie
Thomas N. Carter
Powhatan
George Greenhalgh, Jr
Cleveland
Ohio
Billy Greenhalgh
Styvesant School
Warrenton
Springsbury
George Greenhalgh
Hugh M. Nelson
Philadelphia
Upperville
Randolph
Ewart Johnston
William Beverley
Percy Randolph
Jean Randolph
Ben Randolph
Burwell Jacobs
Billy Jacobs Weatherall
Pinkney Weatherall, Jr
Agnes Mitchell
Gwynne Harrison
Archibald R. Dunning
Miss Page Guests at Sar atoga in Sunday visit
Miss Mary Page and Miss Agnes Page hosted Mr Woolly and his two daughters at Sar atoga on Sunday. Mr and Mrs James Hubbard of Cazenovia, long time residents, have reopened their Clarke home for the hunting season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Price
Jille Post
Jack Smith
Rand
Lawrence Price
Marviniss
J.D
Mary Page
Agnes Page
Saratoga
Mr. Woolly
James Hubbard
Cazenovia
Clarke
A. A Baldwin
Capt Ewart Johnston
Capt. Johnne
Dan
Henry P. Mitchell
Hugh Powell
Barnaby Ridge
Richmond Talbot
Gwynne Harrison
Benjamin Harrison
James Bennett
Philadelphia
Social Roundup Highlights Local Residents Events
Mrs Alexandria Mackay Smith and Mr Roland Mitchell attend Old Dominion Kennel Club show in Alexandria. Various Clarke and Winchester residents visit family, attend horse shows at Upperville, and spend weekends in Washington and aboard Chesapeake Bay boat life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria Mackay Smith
Roland G. Mitchell
Old Dominion Kennel] Club
Alexandria, Va
Racehorse consignments and social events noted
Mrs Suma Ripa of New York spent the weekend at her Clarke residence. Audley Farms Berryville will offer a choice consignment of young racehorses at the hammer on November 7. In Pekasville Armory near Baltimore Mrs Roland G Mitchell hosted at The Glen in honor of Mr Woolley and his daughters guests at Saratoga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suma Ripa
New York
Clarke
Audley Farms
Berryville
America
Pekasville Armory
Baltimore
Roland G. Mitchell
Local Social Roundup in Front Royal and Warren County
Mrs Lucy Trice of Haydensville and daughter Mrs J E Roe of Mineral visit to see Mr and Mrs J C Trice as he shows improvement. Various locals attend hospital observation and trips to Washington and Pittsburgh with guest lists including Elizabeth Major and Elizabeth Clarke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Royal
Lucy Trice
Haydensville
J. E. Roe
Mineral
J. Carson Woodford
Front Royal Hospital
Local Social Roundup Sees Guests and Travel Tidings
Numerous residents and visitors are noted as returning from trips or arriving for visits including Mrs J R Baldwin from Jerome PA and Miss Catherine Arnest of Hague to visit Mayor Forsyth. Congressmen Robertson is honored by Senator Weaver hosting at his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Arnest
Hague
J. F. Forsyth
Also Mentioned on This Page
Carson
Miss Byrd
Riverton
Dudge
A. C. Carson
Margaret Byrd
Anne Kerr Russell
Virginia Cover Russell
Jeanie Williams
Virginia Smith
Caroline
William Harrison
Lorenzo Lewis
Bunny Harrison
H. B. McCormac, Jr
Joe Thomas
J. R. Rhodes
Ada Grubbs
Brunsick
Robert Garrison
Charles Kerfoot
River Je
Cecilimpson and Sons
William and Jee
Simpsonville
John Ofleck
Pauline Peer
Es Harnett
Washington. D
Cincinnati
F Bruce
City
Jessie Barr
Louisville
Peoria
Brooks’ Pharmacy
Ption
Virginia Military Academy
Priscilla Lane
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Wilmer F. Shryock, Agt
General Insurance
Mrs. Byrd
H. D. Flood
Rolling Flood
Miss Eleanor Flood
Richard Evelyn Byrd
Eleanor Flood
Penn Hall
Winchester Club
Penn Hall School For Girls
Chambersburg
Anne K. Russell
Jean Dayton
Dorothy Cain
W. H. Bosserman
John Hedrick
Barbara Shepherd
Jean Upham
Philip
Joseph Light
Harry Russell
Anna Clark
Whitacre
M. T. Dunn
Opequon
C. L. Reiter
Frederick Circuit
Royal Oak
Dunns
J. D. Price
Jacob Kibler
Woodstock
Alecia
W. B. Snider
E. A. Kuhn
Millwood and
Clarke County Society
H. P. Mitchell
Wally Wiesltheit
Louisiana State University
Nicki
Strasburg
Orange
N. J
Mr. Dunning
Mrs. Dunning
Katherine Beatty
Helen Beatty
Washington, D.C
White
Thomas W. Meade
EB. K. Meade
Washington, D. C
Katharine
Everard K. Meade
John Goodwin
University of Virginia
Alexandria
Virginia
Hill School
Pottstown
Robert Goodwin
Agnes Kennedy
Kenneth N. Gilpin, Jr
Gilman School
Kenneth N. Gilpin
William Bell Watkins
Earl Boy-Ed
Chesapeake Bay
Haldeman’s
Miles Music CO
Loudoun St
The
Winchester National Concert Association
Front Royal and
Warren County News
Viola Anderson
Winchester Memorial Hospital
W. M. Proctor
West Main Street
A. O. Haley
Pittsburgh, Pa
J. N. Major
Riverside
Elizabeth Major
Julian N. Major
B. D. Adelsberger
Neil Scanlon
Baltimore, Md
F. I. Graber
Gretna Va
Mrs
E. H. Keyser
Elizabeth Clarke
Frank Hopkins
Washington D. C
A. F. Clark
Landon Utz
Hitch Downing
Howard Minhert
New York City
J. C. Boggs and
Norfolk
J. F. Skelly
E. H. Stokes
San Francisco
Calif
Eugene Taylor
Washington, DC
George N. Buck
Underwood
J. R. Baldwin
Jerome, Pa
Grant Preston
Harrisonburg
Robert Fritts
Preston
Marshall Jarrelle
Roger Emmett
Claud A. Stokes
Dorothy Stokes
Francis O’conelly
Luray
Giles Cook
Bel Air
Mrs. S. B. Downing, Sr
Raymond Weiser
Falls Church
Mary Burruss
Martha Brent Burruss
Charles Peters
Hopewell, Va
Monty Hill
Charlottesville
George N. Jack
W. E. Rudacille
Durn
Anne Daniel
A.G Weaver
A. Willis Robertson
the Commercial & Savings Bank “A
Member of
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Pifer Printing CO
Sunshine Cleaners
E. Piccadilly St
Huntsberry
Colonial Beauty Shoppe
Piccadilly
Cameron
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