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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1941
Page
6
Social notes list Monday 6:00 p m weekly I O O F meeting at their hall Tuesday 9 200 p m weekly Junior Century Club in Red Cross Root and 10 30 p m weekly Lions Club luncheon.
Ruth Vosinia McCann and Richard Owen wed in a quiet afternoon ceremony at Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church in Winchester attended by close family. The bride wore a gray tweed suit with red accessories and a red rosebud corsage. The groom, a former postal employee, is a Bethany College and Lynchburg College graduate who recently held National Guard duties. The couple plans to reside in Winchester.
Esther Butsler daughter of G. Frank Butsler married Robert C. Lee son of Mr and Mrs Robert E Lee at the bride’s grandmother home on South Cameron street. Rev T M Swann officiated with Bobby Edwards as violinist. The couple plans a northern trip and will reside with Mrs Butsler’s mother Mrs D F Eutsler.
Clifton and Mrs Clifton Clark of Middletown announce the birth of a daughter at Memorial Hospital yesterday Mrs Clark is the former Miss Llewellyn Ritter Miss Jane Cather Injured By Fall Jane Cather daughter of Mr and Mrs T Russell Cather was thrown from a horse near the Berryville pike Saturday and sustained head injuries with concussion and abrasions She is reported doing very nicely today. Ryland Perry and H M Sartelle Jr Off For Knoxville Ryland R Perry son of Howard F Perry and Harry Sartelle Jr son of Mr and Mrs Harry Sartelle left for Knoxville to enter the freshman class at the University of Tennessee Both are Handley High School class of 1941. Mr George W Dellinger Is Convalescing George W Dellinger Winchester s lone Confederate Veteran will be 96 in November and is ill at the home of his daughter Mrs Charles Fritts near White Post His illness is not serious but he is under medical care. Mr Pearson Honored On 75th Birthday Lewis Pearson celebrated his 75th birthday with daughters Mrs Douglas Sale and Miss Mary Pearson at National Avenue Mr and Mrs Ford Marston and daughter Betty Anne have returned to Pittsburgh Pa after visiting Mr and Mrs Frank Marston Mrs Ansel Solenberger and Miss Elizabeth Krouse visited Berkeley Springs W Va over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Arthur Chaney are visiting friends in South Boston Va Don M Welch and A C Halvosa returned from Atlantic City where they attended the American Chemical Society convention Their rubber division work took them to the Ritz Carlton Hotel
Mary Bland Reynolds 23 daughter of North Carolina Senator Reynolds died in New York in a death by own action incident tied to a lovers quarrel. Her mother, second wife of the senator, is closely linked to Evalyn Walsh McLean in Washington society.
Mr and Mrs T M Hooker with son Billy spend days in southwestern Virginia. Bobby Hooker enters Virginia Polytechnic Institute in Blacksburg for a pre medical course. Wilbur H Inskip of Baltimore arrives to visit his father George H Inskip in Stephens City who is at Memorial Hospital for treatment and X ray. Inskip to stay several days longer. Dr and Mrs George Smith return tonight from Myrtle Beach. Catherine Beattie leaves for Duke University Durham NC to resume studies. Nancy Scholes accompanies Beattie. she has been guest for several days. Anne Oakes leaves for Richmond to study at Westhampton College. Joseph Thomas and H B McCormac of Camp Lee quar termasters Corps spent weekend at home. Philip Williams leaves Wednesday to drive Ann Dunbar Williams to Bennett Junior College Millbrook NY for freshman class. Friday she goes to Poughkeepsie NY for Shirley Carter Williams to enter Vassar freshman. Pvt Frank Miller of Camp Lee spent weekend here. Mrs R T Barton leaves for Richmond with her son Major R T Barton and his son who spent weekend there. Arthur Field Jr also leaves for Richmond to enter Union Theological Seminary for his junior year as ministerial student. Field has done student pastoral work in Front Royal and in this city. Jake Yost Jr leaves for V P I to enter freshman class after graduating Randolph Macon Academy Front Royal last June.
Circle No. 7 of Breddock Street Methodist Church led by Mrs. E L Keller will gather Tuesday evening at 8 o clock in the Woman's Assembly Room. Mrs. John H Rosenberger will have the program.
A card should show the recipient name to prevent misdelivery. Birth announcements go to relatives and close friends. A man should not appear at a club while his membership is pending approval.
The Miller School Parent-Teacher Association plans a September 16 meeting at 9 PM with a guest speaker Mrs. Fred Way and hostesses Miss Eula Affleck Miss Elsie Affleck and Mrs. Keller. The Market Street Methodist Church Woman's Society of Christian Service meets tomorrow at 8 PM Circle 1 leading. Bring school supplies for Bradshaw WV.
Married amid war time, Richard Clemit Warren and Pearl Smith wed in Westminster Maryland on July 12. Warren serves in the 28th Division at Indiantown Gap. Family updates include Helen Evans hospital surgery, Katty Venable beginning Winchester Business College, and visitors from Hampton Pennsylvania and Washington DC. Community notices cover relocations, illness, and local visits in Stephens City and nearby areas.
The Star requests social, personal, and club events be sent in promptly either the day before or the day after they occur so the publication can feature fresh information and timely notices for its readers.
The family thanks friends for kindness during illness and death of Mrs. Mary Smith. Gratitude for assistance and flowers and use of cars is also noted.
A beauty show featured a model with painted hair as the evening’s hit. Twelve models displayed coiffures by skilled hairdressers, with one standout painted style described as a moonlit halo. The technique involves powder, a fixative foundation, and a finish with banana oil to set and shine.
Miss Sprouse announces the week of September 15 for county home demonstration programs. 4-H clubs from White Hall Kernstown Middletown Stephens City Armel Round Hill Mt. Airy Gore and Friendly Grove hold meetings at schools or homes with topics including project activity review blanket buying and selection and 4-H Club activities.
Members of the Winchester and Frederick County Game and Fish Association are asked to attend a meeting tonight at the Frederick County courthouse called by J. R. Brandon, president, to discuss bounties on predatory birds and animals.
Ruth Farley Massey, noted for her friendship and community service, died in the past week. A daughter of New England and Hawaii, she brightened lives with visits, letters, and support. Her home was a center of family, memory, and thoughtful hospitality. L. M. G.
The Star advertises a dialing service, Dial 3424, for social, personal and club notices and requests readers to dial The Star 3424 for announcements.
Last rites were held Saturday afternoon for the Rev. Howard R. Severe about 40 former Methodist pastor of Capon Bridge West Virginia. He died after nearly a year illness shortly after his Capon Bridge appointment and is survived by his parents widow Inez Brock and son Richard. Attending the Moorefield district funeral were Rev. C. E. Brandt district superintendent Rev. Travis of Romney and Rev. Ambrose of Fort Ashy. The Rev. Mr. Teter serves as supply pastor at Capon Bridge with a permanent appointment to be made at the West Virginia conference session at Hun.
Mrs. Benjamin Belchie hosted a tea and personal shower for Miss Phyllis Whitmore on Sunday afternoon from 4 to 6. The green and white color scheme featured a centerpiece with ivy and white chrysanthemums and a miniature bride and groom. Guests followed a unique gift-search toast recorded by the hostess. Miss Julia Whitmore led the punch service while Miss Whitmore and her mother received corsages. engagement to Randolph Marshall Gaunt was announced.
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