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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1934

Page

7

Edwin Ritter Named President of A B Endeavorers

Edwin Ritter was chosen president at the annual officers election of the A B Endeavorers held last Sunday in Granville. The slate includes Cather, Bly as treasurer, Miss Frances Bush as assistant, Miss Dorothy Cather as secretary, T. Cather as pianist, Mrs Hamrick as assistant, Miss Mary, Miss Helen Bailey as secretary, Kenneth Cather and Stover Walters as collectors, Miss Charlotte DeHart as intermediate superintendent, Miss Maude Hollar and Miss Evelyn Barrett as junior superintendents. The term begins the first Sunday in October, with members urged to pledge full support amid changes.

Edwin F. Ritter Granville Cather Curtis Bly Frances Bush Dorothy Cather Ry Nding T. Cather Hamrick A Mas Smoke Win Ritter Helen Bailey Kenneth Cather Stover Walters Charlotte DeHart Maude Hollar Evelyn Barrett Marie Fries Gladys Patton Anna Kiracofe

Local Society Aims For Best Year Yet

The group pledges a record year ahead, seeking stronger programs, wider participation, and closer community ties. Members vow ambitious events and fundraising to raise the society’s profile and impact.

Quick Stop and Turn Saves Cat on Valley Avenue

A fast dash across Valley Avenue nearly ended in disaster as a cat dodged a truck driven by Roy Todd. A quick stop and turn by onlookers prevented the vehicle from striking the animal, leaving the cat unharmed despite a near miss.

Cat Valley Avenue Roy Todd

Marian Makes A Perfect Sailor Suit Pattern 9112

A pattern advertisement for Marian Martin Pattern 9112 for girls sizes 6 to 14. Details include required fabric and braid, price 15 cents, and ordering info with address in New York. Promotes summer wardrobe ideas and pattern book highlights.

Marian Marian Martin Lew Marian Martin Winchester Evening Star Pattern Department 18Th St New York

Frederick County News Briefs Highlight Local Socials and Church Life

Community notes recount Labor Day gatherings and family visits from Washington D C to Winchester. Residents attend yard teas, reunions, and a revival at Opequon, with church events and Ladies' Aid meetings planned.

Nineveh News Roundup From Virginia Social Roundups

Nineveh Virginia items note Mrs Cc E McKay visiting in Washington for an indefinite stay and Mrs Catherine Fleming of Upperville visiting her son W G Fleming. Several residents including Miss Raychelle Fleming and Miss Roberta Fleming travel for study and visits to Jefferson and Richmond. Community guests at Wheatland Manor include Mr and Mrs Charles Smith and Miss Nancy Smith. Captain J W Johnson returns to Orange after time with his son J D Johnson.

Nineveh Cc. E. McKay H. F. McKay Washington Christine Druagoole Baltimore A. N. Gladhill R. J. Carver Perry Douglass Carves E. S. Lewis Jefferson, Md W. G. Fleming Hamlin Johns Beltsville Catherine R. Fleming Upperville R.S. Johns Hagerstown E. P. Rowe Rappahannock A. Lewis Hudson Sperryville Charles Tobin Hudson Zion Church Raychelle Fleming Perry Douglass Carver Charles Smith Nancy Smith Strasburg Wheatland Manor Roberta Fleming Richmond Smith-Deal

Visitors Gather at Mt Pleasant Home in Virginia

Sunday afternoon guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Asa Racey included Mr. and Mrs. Vnnor Milhon and children, Mrs. Atha Dyke, Mr. Emmett Copenhaver and family, and Mrs. Harry Racey and daughter Colleen of Winchester. At the Perry home last Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Zirkle Williams and Miss Eva Perry plus Mrs. James Russell and her son Bobbie of this vicinity. Fred Smith and family of Kernstown visited Dorsey Ritter. Atha Dyke has returned home after staying with her cousin.

C. Brill Washington Clinton Beaders Lee E Opequon Winchester George Hicks Trone Louise Bly Mount Airy Lester Burkhart Alfred Rinker Wardensville George Chilton Nancy Washington, D. C Co. C. Brill Harry Hicks J. D. Russell Ashby Graves Jennie Brill Zepp C. c John Crim Floyd Snapp Crim Ruth Nettie Brill Freda Crim E. J. Hicks Alfred C. C. Brill Mt. Williams James Russell Arminta Lamp Harry Lamp U. B White Hall Cecil Dyke Atha Dyke Vernnor Milhon Ladies’ Aid Society Bessie Rosenberger Hilda Milhon John Perry MT. Pleasant Asa Racey Vnnor Milhon Emmett Copenhaver Harry Racey Colleen Zirkle Williams Eva Perry Bobbie Fred Smth Kernstown Dorsey Ritter Mack DeHaven N. R. Brown Mildred Margaret Franklin Sistre Eddie Roberts Nellie Mae Painter Libby Suddithh Stephens City Rufus Rinkr Lewis Colfer Polly” Kauffman Middletown Elizabeth Purnace Labor Day Lucy Mauck N. R. Browns Pennsylvania Belmont Foote Elwood Kerns Gore Margaret McTiwee

Bloom Brevities Guests Visit local families in Bloom

John Murphy of Baltimore visits Glynn family while T S Cooper and daughter Anne Jane stay with Seastrunk family. Pat Barr and son visit Ri chard household along with Ida Wiseman from Woodstock. Jamesette Glynn returns home and plans to enroll as a nurse in Cumberland Maryland. Norman E. Cooper weekends with T S Cooper family. Betty Jane Williams visits at William’s home with J A Williams and Miss Alice Punk mentioned.

Bloom John Murphy Baltimore P. P. Glynn Cooper Anne Jane C. E. Seastrunk Pat Barr Winchester Ida Wiseman Woodstock E. A. Richard Alice Punk Jamesette Glynn Stephens City Norman E. Cooper T. S. Cooper Cumberland J. A. Williams Betty Jane Wiliams Washington

Chestnut Grove Notes

Chestnut Grove Virginia residents report social visits among families including the Davises Lights and DeHavens. Local happenings mention illness, graveyard cleanup, and a neighborly trip to Capon River sites.

Ridings Chapel Holds Home-Coming Event in Virginia

Ridings Chapel Virginia observed its home-coming on Sunday September 2 drawing a large crowd. Local attendees included Miss Peggy Montgomery and Miss Phylis Montgomery as dinner guests of George Cadawallader. Miss Mildred Grim returned from Winchester after visiting grandparents. Isabella and Theresa Koenig spent Tuesday with Mrs. Carrol Grim.

Ridings Chapel Ar Ae Gore Ce Peggy Phylis Montgomery George Cadawallader Mildred Grim Winchester Isabella Theresa Koenig Carrol Grim

Gainesboro Notes Local Social Roundup

Gainesboro notes a flurry of Labor Day visits and weekend gatherings. Residents from Winchester Franklin Pa Middletown Gore Reynolds Store and Cedarville joined relatives in town, with many families hosting and traveling for the holiday period.

Orchard notes report apple picking season in Oranda Va

Orchards in Oranda Virginia begin picking and shipping apples as a social round of visitors and residents from Philadelphia Washington Martinsburg Fairmont and Little Falls drop in for weekends and holidays. A large Sunday dinner for about one hundred guests is noted at J W McDonald’s home.

Oranda George F. Bailey Philadelphia M. M. Orndorff Harry Cofflett Leslie Coffelt Washington Goldie Miller Fairmont W. Va Ralph Snowden Maxine Steele Little Falls Miller Clint Copp SaSumsville C. O. Watson Prances Miriam Helen Stephens City Watson Howard Henson Georgia Barrett Norman Smallie Martinsburg Harry Henson Finley Snapp Betty Tripp F. B. Snapp Douglas Hausenfluck J. F. Hausenfluck J. W. McDonald

Stick Man McDonald Family Reunion Weekend Guests

The reunion of many Stick Man McDonald families occurred as Mrs. James Boggs and others visited Mr. and Mrs. John Wore. George Le Batley of Philadelphia called on Mr. M. M. Orndorff. Holiday guests at Mr. James Green's home included Mr. and Mrs. G. Myers Gunston Lacey Dollie Mc Bee and Mr. John Saum, all from Washington.

Stickman McDonald James Boggs John Wor George le Batley Phil E Ladelphia M. M. Orndorff James Green G. Myers Gunston Lacey Dollie McBee John Saum Washington

Green Spring Locals

Green Springs Virginia residents share visits and travel updates. Mrs Ray Lamp and children return to Washington after visiting her parents. Frances Beard returns home from a week with Mrs Bessie Strobridge. George Clark family near Ridgeway spends Sunday with Roy and Hunter Strobridge in Martinsburg. Miller Lynn visits Ed win Barrett. Mitchell Nagley and family and friends spend Labor Day with E P Nagley. Catherine Nagley visits Martinsburg.

Green Springs Ray Lamp Washington Frances Beard Bessie Strobridge Martinsburg W. Va George Clark Childre Near Ridgeway Roy Ashton Hunter Strobridge Jacob

Rev L B Williamson Preaches as Whooping Cough Fears Rise

Cross Roads notes that Rev L B Williamson held a regular appointment at Fairview last Sunday evening. Reports of whooping cough among local children prompt exposure warnings in the community. Several families have been exposed though no illness has yet developed. Local residents and visitors called on neighbors and attended regional events including a Winchester trip and Ridings Chapel homecoming.

Cross Roads L. B. Williamson Fairview G. J. Lochstampfer W. W. Hicks Rick Doran Richard Braithwaite Jennie McKee W. W. McKee R. N. McKee Nimrod Albaugh John Clark J. B. White Winchester Grace White Ridings Chapel

Middletown Notes Highlights Visits and Travel

Miss Laura Justine returns home to Mullens after visiting Miss Edna Dinges. Washington guests include Mrs. Grace Clarke and Mrs. Everett Burdette. Mrs. Ray Booth and sons visit Maryland relatives. William Rhodes leaves for pharmacy studies in Richmond. The Larricks host guests from Martinsburg Washington and Pittsburgh. Amye Clark plans to resume teaching in Hume Fauquier County after summer with her parents.

Middletown Laura Justine Mullens W. Va Edna Dinges Grace Clarke Everett Burdette Washington D. C R. A. Larrick Ray Booth Maryland William Rhodes Richmond Medical College Clay Chambers Edward Martinsburg Jacob Walter Mary Brown Mabel Stabling David Washington, D. C Herbert S. Larrick Nancy Larrick Winchester Raymond Williams Pittsburgh W. P. Saunders E. P. Saunders Amye Clark Hume Fauquier County Clark George Clark

Middletown M E Church Sermon Plans and Events

Reverend W P Saunders leads services at Middletown M E Church South with Sunday School at 9 45 and sermon at 11 on We Are Tested. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8, Woman's Missionary Society Thursday 2 30, Epworth Sunday School 2 30 and sermon 3 30. Yard party at Hite's Chapel to raise church apporti onment on the lawn Saturday evening September 8.

W. P Saunders A. Evedly Woman’s Missionary Society Epworth

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