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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1926

Page

3

Bridal reception marks Wallace Murphy wedding in Berryville

The ceremony at Grace Church Berryville united Miss Nellie Murphy to Dr. F H Murphy with Rev George S West assisting. Attendants include Miss Virginia Lassiter Williams and bridesmaids from Virginia and Washington. A reception followed amid autumn decor and a long procession from a colonial stair. Out-of-town guests and Clarke county locals attended.

Monas Py F. H. Murphy Washington Hengrin George 8. West Grace, Church Berryville Murphy Virginia Lassiter Williams Richmond Frances Davenport Packett Charles Town W. Va Margaretta Whiting Nancy McCormick Wattles Esther Lambert Frances Bowie Cox Alexandria, Va Mildred Carter Riddle Danville Hlizabeth Browne Mary Lee Meade John Staige Davis, Jr University of Virginia Daniel Malloy Prince Ray. Jackson Neff R. Cannon Eley William R. Stephenson Joseph Miller Richard Minor Arthur ‘Frederick Murphy Burkeville Herbert Talbot Murphy Charles Edward Butler Bloomfield N. J Elizabeth Faison Norris Jere Faison Staten Island N. Y Paul Nelson Fleming Hagerstown J. H. Murphy Ennion G. Williams Robert Lecky, Jr Roy Flannigan Houston James T. Rives William Archer Rives Jane William Rives Jean Addison Morton Schaeffer Mary, Bland Murphy Baltimore L. M. Gox Nina Fulton Alexandria Clarke County Joseph F. Moore Elizabeth Moore A. Moore, Jr W. T. Lewis Frank V. Tilford F. B. Whiting H. B. Whiting John. B. Neill

Century Club studies England in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries

The Century Club opened its season at Shenandoah Valley Academy with Mrs. B. M. Roszel hosting. Members will study England’s Puritan era and Civil War, focusing on figures like Cromwell and Charles I, and compare to American life.

Century Club England Shenandoah Valley Academy B. M. Roszel America C. F. Massey Oliver Cromwell Charles I Cromwell Marston Moore Charles Morley Marston Moor Bunker Hill

Shenandoah Valley Academy Team Heads to St James for Game

The Shenandoah Valley Academy football squad and students left today for St James Academy near Hagerstown where they will play this afternoon weather permitting. Dr and Mrs T A Williams of Middletown were here yesterday.

Shenandoah Valley Academy St.James Academy Hagerstown T. A. Williams Middletown J.W. Steele K. C. Ogden Baltimore Steele R Reuher

Local Notes on Visits Births and Travel

A weekend visit planned for Robert W. Smith of Washington with his father R. S. Smith in the county. Thompson Sowers of Stone Bridge was in town on business yesterday. Mrs Elmer Griffin learned of the birth of twin girls to Walter Hurdle and wife in Montgomery Alabama. Mrs Robert Martin remains in Memorial Hospital recovering. Grace and Helen Slifer travel to Knoxville Maryland to visit grandmother Lerch for the weekend. Mrs Drury Clevenger Mamie Childs and Annie Reese depart for Baltimore for the Society of Friends yearly meeting. Mr and Mrs O J Garyn and daughter Frances Guryn of Zanesville Ohio, guests of J J Crismore, depart for home.

Robert W. Smith Washington R. S. Smith County Elmer Griffin Montgomery Ala Walter Hurdle Hurdle Griffin Drury Clevenger Mamie Childs Annie Reese Baltimore Yearly Meeting The Society of Friends O. J. Garyn Frances Guryn Zanesville Ohio

Local notes and society brief roundup from Winchester area

Mrs. Michael Lillis departs for Wilmington to visit relatives and attend the Sesqui Centennial in Philadelphia. W L Walker departs to Cedar Spring. Harold M Jacobs of Wear Well Clothing in Baltimore visits cousin Frank Feinberg in Winchester. B F Griffin of Capon Bridge, W Va, in town on business. Mr. and Mrs. W J Green of Montclair spend the night at George Washington Hotel. Birth announced at Winchester Memorial Hospital. John Fishpaw displays prize Winesap apples at Farmers and Merchants Bank from his Winchester orchard. won first prize at the Richmond State Fair.

Michael Lillis Wilmington Del Philadelphia Harold M. Jacobs The Wear Well Clothing Company Baltimore Frank Feinberg North Loudoun Street John Fishpaw Farmers and Merchants Bank Winchester Richmond

Kent Couple Social Visit at George Washington Hotel

Mr and Mrs Russell Kent and Mrs Henry Kent of Springfield Pa spent last night at the George Washington Hotel for a social call in the city.

Russell Kent Henry Kent Springfield, Pa George Washington Hotel

Edgar Hottel Improves After Illness at East Cork Street

Mr. Edgar Hottel, long confined to his home on East Cork street for two weeks due to illness, is now improved.

Edgar Hottel East Cork Street

Miss Ethia DeHart Visits Family in Washington

Miss Ethia DeHart of Garfield Hospital Washington arrived today to spend time with her parents and Mrs A J DeHart at their home on Fairmont avenue.

Ethia DeHart Garfield Hospital Washington A. J. DeHart Fairmont Avenue

Local social notes and weekend guests fill area homes

Mrs. William Glaize visits friends on Front Royal road while Miss Pearl Headley of Washington arrives with Miss Ethel Wendell to spend the weekend. Major R. T. Barton Jr. wed Eleanor Parrish in Richmond and relatives return home. Various residents travel to Waynesboro Baltimore Leesburg and New York for visits weddings and gatherings. Gas prices spark jokes cited from the Los Angeles Times.

William Glaize W. F. Artrip Front Royal Road R. T. Barton Richmond Major R. T. Barton, Jr Eleanor Parrish

Son of Chas Beck Injured By An Auto In Harrisonburg

Waldo Beck three years old son of Mr and Mrs Charles Beck of Harrisonburg Va suffered a bad cut on the head and a lacerated scalp when struck by a automobile on Main street The car driven by Mr Keller of Dayton struck him and spun him around He was taken to Rockingham Memorial Hospital for treatment and may be sent home later The Becket family is connected with Beck Baking Corp of Winchester and Mrs Beck is the former Miss Emily Haldeman of Harrisonburg

Waldo Beck Charles. Beck Harrisonburg Keller Dayton Mr. Beck Waldo Rockingham Memorial Hospital

Pinchot Grants Respite To Man About To Die

Governor Pinchot issued a respite for Paul Orlakoski, slayer of two prison guards in a riot at Pittsburgh’s western Pennsylvania penitentiary. The stay shifts his execution date to the week of November 22 to allow a commutation application with the State Pardon Board. he was moved under heavy guard from Allegheny County jail to Rockview penitentiary.

Associated Press Harrisburg Pinchot Paul Orlakoski Western Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Orlakoski State Pardon Board Alleghany County Rockview Pennsylvania

Thinner Brick May Cut Highway Paving Costs

Officials report tests show 2 1/4 inch brick, properly supported, with 18 years of traffic, can replace standard bricks for highways. Savings cited exceed 5006 008 dollars in paving costs, indicating thinner brick acceptable for durable road surfaces.

Washington Rural Department

Christ Episcopal Church Sunday Services and Sermon Topics

Washington and Joscawen Streets parish led by Rev. R B Nelson offers 9 45 a m Sunday school 11 a m morning prayer and sermon Real Power and Its Sources 7 30 p m evening prayer sermon Christ and Courage at 2 30 p m Stephens City service noted.

Stephens City

Grace Lutheran Church to Welcome Rev William Hesse

In the pastor absent at the Lutheran Church conference in Richmond, Rev William Hesse of Martinsburg WV will occupy the pulpit at Grace Lutheran West Boscawen Street Sunday morning and evening. He will teach the Men's Bible class at 9 30 a m. All are cordially invited to attend.

West Boscawen Street VR. C. A. Freed Lutheran Church In Richmond William Hesse Martinsburg W. Va Hesse

Seventh Day Adventist Chapel to Host Evangelist Peter Hafenmayr

West Cork Street church will host Evangelist Peter Hafenmayr from Washington who will preach at 8 p m Sunday on the topic Walk In the Light. The event aims to attract local congregants and curious residents.

SEVENTH DAY _ ADVENTIST CHAPEL West Cork Street Peter Hafenmayr Washington

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Walter Lineweaver Mary Rhodes Walter Huntsberry Mabel Walton S. SS Mabel L. Walton Sigma A Sigma Speee Greely Canadian Gulf of Mexico Miss Walton Woodstock United States Randolph-Macon Sample Shoe Store Garden Club Garden Club of Clarke Countty F. P. Powley Kingston New York George Washington Powley American Hotels Corporation Walter Beck Memorial Hospital Beck Meta Grim Grim William E. Grim American Railway Express Company Beck Baking Corporation Highview School High View Clara T Bowman Mildred Cadwallader F. Asbury Kern Ellemsburg, Wash E. E. Keister Strasburg Virginia Pangle Elizabeth Hollis Gaston Ign Stusicians Milton Sills Cecil B.de Mille Ee DI B TION Buster Keaton David Belasco Richard Barthelmess Chas Buck” Jones Flying Horseman Comedy and News Daily Thompson Sowers Stone Bridge Robert Martin Grace Helen Slifer Knoxville, Md Mrs. Lerch W. L. Walker Cedar Spring, S Hotel Jack B. F. Griffin Capon Bridge W. J. Green Montclair, N. J Winchester Memorial Hospital Flgxioes Tower Huntsberry Pearl Headley Washington, D. C J. W. Headley Ethel Wendell A. L. Ebersole South Cameron Street William K. Routt, Jr Waynesboro, Va George Petley Mr. C. D. Price White Post Messrs Russell Potts Oscar Kry Ktimore T. M. Shiley Near Summitint Arthur G. Athey Cumberland Herousin A. Leo Franklin K. Hicks William B. Wagner William A Verhas Esther Laurenson Leesburg Los Angeles Times Chas. Beck Associated’ Press Washington and Joscawen Sts R. B. Nelson Grace Lutheran Church the Nathanson CO North Main St Braddock Street Methodist Church Murray D. Mitchell Luther Bridgers Georgia
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