Engagement of Mary Hoffman to Harry Delmer Robinson Jr
Mr and Mrs Percy Joseph Peter of Hagerstown announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Hoffman to Harry Delmer Robinson Jr son of Mr and Mrs Harry Delmer Robinson of 406 N Goudoun St The couple plan to wed this winter Miss Peter is a Shipley School alumna and Wellesley College Graduate Mr Robinson attended VMI and graduated from Duke University
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Mary Hoffman
Percy Joseph Peter
Hagerstown
Harry Delmer Robinson Jr
Harry Delmer Robinson
N. Goudoun St
Miss Peter
Shipley School
Bryn Mawr
Wellesley College
Robinson
VMI
Duke University
Brumback Family Reunion Attendees Listed Across Multiple Homes
A Brumback family reunion on September 21 gathered relatives at various residences including Opequon Strasburg Middletown Winchester and Front Royal with extended family such as Hersheys Huffmans and Brills. Meanwhile Mrs Albert Simmons of 502 Atwell Ave underwent major surgery at Winchester Memorial Hospital and is reported in satisfactory condition. Dr and Mrs Cline hosted visitors from Buffalo Cleveland and Washington with a weekend gathering at Army and Navy Country Club in Washington.
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Brumback
C. K. Wright
Opequon
Joseph Brumback
Gilbert Brumback
Kay
Sally Brumback
Strasburg
Sam Warner
Louis Hite
Luray
Garland Snapp
Middletown
Lee Brumback
Ray
Cline
John Midalefelt
Buffalo
N. Y
R. F. Cline
Tennyson Ave
E. Oo. Trescott
Cleveland
Army and Navy Country Club
Washington
E. Co. Trescott Jr
Brooks' Pharmacy Special on Cold Cream and Cleansing Cream
Brooks' Pharmacy offers Cara Nome regular cold cream and cleansing cream at discounted prices. Regular price two dollars, sale price one dollar each. Limited time only at Brooks' Pharmacy dial 6461.
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Cara Nome
Brooks’ Pharmacy
Marriage of Frances White and Eldridge Ritter Held Near Stephens City
Frances Marcella White and Eldridge Lee Ritter wed in a Sept 20 ceremony at Friendship Evangelical United Brethren Church near Stephens City. Rev. Luther P. Tederick officiated as families and attendants including Mrs. Howard E White and Mrs. James R Inskys observed. Frances graduated Stephens City High School 1944 and works in American Viscose Front Royal office. Eldridge served in the army and works at Viscose Front Royal plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Marcella White
Eldridge Lee Ritter
Howard E. White
Friendship Evangelical United Brothern
Stephens City
Luther P. Tederick
Janet Bowen
Arlington
James R. Inskys
Middletown
Lawerence E. White
Ritter
Stephens City High School
American Viscose Corp
Front Royal
Ira E. Ritter
Front Roya
Woodmen of the World Present Flag at Handley School
The Woodmen of the World will present a flag to Handley school at 2 p m on October 4 with H F Byrd Jr delivering the address. The ceremony is run by Dorsey C Hottel Leslie Fries and Mrs B O Mason. also notes social events and a transfer of Charles B Sine to Yokohama Japan with the 138th AAA.
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Dorsey C. Hotel
The
Woodmen of the World
Handley School
H. F. Byrd Jr
Garland Quarles
Dorsey C. Hottel
Leslie Fries
O. Mason
Charles B. Sine
Wade H. Sine
Mountain Falls
138Th Aaa
Yokohama
Japan
12Th Cavalry Regiment
1St Cavalry Division
Notable attendees at Handley-Harrison burg football game
Spectators present Friday included Mrs Russell Oliver, Miss Elizabeth, Miss Patricia Ebert, Miss Kitty Gran, Miss Virginia Gran, Miss Miriam Groves, Miss Joyce Quick, Miss Tissie Golden, Mrs Joseph Hottenger, Willara Spaid, Harry Ebert Jr., Grover Schlack, Harold Patton, and Mr. and Mrs William Hollis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley-Harrisonburg
Russell Oliver
Elizabeth
Patricia Ebert
Kitty
Virginia Gran
Miriam Groves
Joyce Quick
Tissie Golden
Joseph Hottenger
Willara Spaid
Harry Ebert Jr
Grover Schlack
Harold Patton
Willam Hollis
Calendar of Events Week in Berryville and Winchester
Community organizations list upcoming meetings and events from Sept 29 to Oct 4. Activities include PTA greetings for new teachers, Lions and Kiwanis luncheons, Rotary and GAA meetings, Beta Sigma Phi chapters, Elks gatherings, and a flag presentation to Handley School by Woodmen of the World.
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Berryville Pta
Lions
Sarah Zane Hall
N. Loudoun St
Kiwanis
Sarah Zane
Elizabeth Grim
Loudoun St
Elks Club
Elks
Beta Sigma Phi
Epsilon
Evelyn Binner
Graystone Terrace
George Washington Hotel
Handley
Woodmen of the World
Brooks family reunion draws 112 members from six states
The Brooks family reunion held in Winchester on September 20 brought together 112 attendees. Represented states include Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, West Virginia, and Washington with multiple Brooks lineages present. Officers were elected: president Leon McFall, vice president Garland Pots, and secretary Sara P. Evans.
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Brooks
Winchester
States
District of Columbia
Virginia
Potts
Kerns, Liggett, Grove, Oats, Hook, Starret
Lesson In English By W L Gordon On Word Usage
Language guide notes correct phrases and misused terms. It warns avoid saying other times and teaches pronunciation for cupola. It also clarifies common misspellings like hammock and havock and lists synonyms such as ascribe assign and impute.
Etiquette Q and A on invitations and introductions
A Q and A excerpt covers avoiding accepting invitations without husband approval by consulting him, showing deference to a woman by naming her first with rising voice, and notes that saying thank you when a dish is passed is unnecessary.
Central Farm Women Meet and Local Notes in Central Virginia
Central Farm Women's club met at Mrs. Hunter Smith's home with Maxine Ripley and D. I. Law present. The Central Community buses pupils to school while Capon Bridge High enrolls Donald Shingleton June Oates and Jean Lee. Central School opens with Douglas Nesmith teaching and two new enrollees Mary Keister and Areléan Sions. Mrs. Lillian Eaton buys a new home. Various local visits and hospital admission for tonsil surgery noted.
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Central
Central Farm Women’s Club
Hunter Smith
Maxine Ripley
D. I. Law
Harry Smith
Dale
Jean
Joyce
Jackson's Mill
W. Va
Central Community
Capon Bridge High School
Donald Shingleton
June Oates
Jean Lee
Central School
Douglas Nesmith
Mary Keister
Paul Keister
Areléan Sions
State of Washington
Tina Sions
Lillian Eaton
David Haines
Capon Lake
Clyde Nemith
Capon Springs
Arthur Wolfe
Ervin Poland
Jesse Shingleton
Westernport
Eugene Smith
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Pattern 4874 wins first prize for beauty and utility
Pattern 4874 is a medium size half apron with button-on bib requiring 1 to 2 yards fabric. Includes illustrated instructions and embroidery transfer. Send twenty five cents to Winchester Evening Star Pattern Dep 243 West 17th St New York for this pattern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Embroidery Transfer Inc
Winchester Evening Star
West 17Th St
New York
N. Y
How the Ladybug Got Its Name
In the Middle Ages the ladybug was dedicated to the Virgin Mary, earning the name ladybird or ladybug. The term reflects a medieval concept linking the insect to Mary as the spiritual patron of farmers and crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Clarke County Fair Winners Announced at Boyce High
Clarke County Fair results list dozens of winners across livestock poultry homemaking and produce judged by Carl Coiner Harry L Moore Miss Catherine Perry and Mrs Lizzie Trainum at Boyce High School. Top awards include Paul Barbour largest pumpkin 33 inches and Kennerly Digges multiple citrus fruit and vegetable ribbons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke County
Boyce High School
Carl Coiner
Harry L. Moore
Catherine Perry
Lizzie Trainum
Donald Wilson
Roy Carroll
Kennerly Digges
Billy Costello
Charles Suddith
W. L. Tavenner
Paul Barbour
R. S. Miller
Bill Grove
Henry Hawkins
Barbara Grove
Billy Thompson
Jay Journell
Bill Jour
Jerry Royston
Timothy
Ralph Shiley
Raymond Lee Jr
Charles Carro
Recalls Bicycle Trip Down Valley Taken 63 Years Ago
NATURAL BRIDGE Sept 29 A Baltimore resident Joseph B. Cahn recalls biking from Baltimore through Virginia's valley 63 years ago with a companion. The journey took two weeks to Roanoke by train to the coast and back north by boat. He and his partner rode new bicycles and faced curiosity and hostility from animals. revolvers hung on bike handles for safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natural Bridge
Joseph B. Cahn
Baltimore
Cahn
Virginia
Roanoke
Companiion
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Ann Hardesty
Page Lee
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Ilene Wilson
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George Costello
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the Food Center
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U.S
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Arizona
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Velty l Nee
Loudoun
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N. Leudonn St
Grove’s
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Apex
Crosley
Philco Radio
J. W. Grove Furniture CO
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