davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1939-06-30
VIRGINIA AND WEST VA.
BAND FESTIVAL JULY 9TH

The third annual dr. m and
bugle corps and band festival
of the two Virginias will be
staged in Bluefield, as the high
light of that city's independence
Day observance.
With more t han 20 crack
junior drum corps and bands
from as many cities entered in
the competition for valuable
cash prizes and statewide laurcls
the colorful festival is expected
to attract thouands.
Preceded by a gigantic para
de at noon in downtown Blue
field, the contests, in which
more than a thousand youthful
musicians will take part, will
start at l p, m. in the Blueiield
stadium. High u. S. Army Off
Gals will be the judges.
There will be other July 4th
events during the afternoon and
that night the two winnig corps
will give an exhibition, followed
by fireworks and baseball
game between the Bluefeld anC
I Welch teams of the Mountain
State league.
The festival celebration, tt
which the people of this entire
area are invited, is being sponsor
ed by the Legion drum and buglc
corps and the Junior chamber O,
commerce. E.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1939-06-30
Editor Wittico In Retrospect
ll,nniirncd from Pnga ~

Cron,inucd from PAGE -
lustriouS family of the mother
state. TO whom we are indebted
because Of the providence Of his
choice i'm comong TO West Viz
g;nia, he further hbnored the
state OF West Virginia by marry
ing into an illustrative family
of his adopted State-the Alex
anderS of Mason county, West
Virginia. And his choice of Miss
Ida +. Alexander as his second
wife. a lady of the highest
character. culture education and
refinement. was the happy mar
riage CT the best in Virginia
with the best in West Virginia.
+ h IS marriage endured to his
end. And we are further indebt-
ed to Tom Whittico by the choice
Of his brother. DR.. J. NJ. Whitti-
co of williamson. to become one
of the leaders and tribuneS of
his race in the state. And here
his lovable daughter, Mrs. Cleo
patra King. married a West Vir-
ginian, and is helping to en-
rich our heritage by her services
as teacher in the High schools
of our county. And now faith
comes to our relief and says:
And fierce though the tiends may
fight, and long though the
angels hide,
| know t h a t Truth and Right
ave the universe on their side
And that somewhere, beyond
the stars, is a love>that is bett,
er than fate;
when the night unlocks her bars
| shall see Him. and ! will wait
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1939-06-30
KIMBALL WOMAN DIES

Mrs. Meta jefferson, colored,
of Kimball, died Monday even
ing in a Welch hospital of COM
plications. =.
She had been a resident of
Kimbal for the past five years,
coming from Bedford, ", where
she was a member of the Mt
Zion Baptist Church.
Surviving are her husband
Andrea Jefferson, of Kimball;
sons, Willie, Othor and Robert
Lee; two brothers, Gaines
Wheat of Tazewell, and Clarence
Wheat, of Bedford; two sisters,
Mrs. Mary Tramlee of Anawalt
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1939-06-30
WhitticO Feuneral in Keystone
Continued from Pacc One)

Continued from PaCc One)
possible assistance was render
ed to strangers. These officers
who were among Toms best
friends accompanied the funer-
al procession as far as Elkhorn
where Chief King left to re-
! turn to his duties in the city
but before doing so ordered
Officed Knight to lead the cor
tege the entire distance and pro-
tcct family and friends Of the
deceased until burial was effect
ed. ....
A large number of relatives
and friends gathered at the
cemetery to witness the last
rites of a mos. lovabla charact-
er and crusader Of the rights
OF mankind. In the midst of
banks upon banks of flower
Tom was laid to rest among
those he first knew and loved
most tcnderly. He had finished
his work and had no apologies to
m ke for the way which he
chose to labor in his plan Of life
He lived his three score and ter
and TO more. He lived them we'll
he laughed and made Others
laugh, he was kind and Chart
able TO all, He walked with
kings but he never lost the com
mon touch. The world is better
because he has lived i'm il.
There were no political speak
ers as has characterized funeral,
of so many Of our Nero leader,
of the past, for this | am truly
thankful Tom had sacrificed
dearly, far too much i'm the |
years gone by i'm his efforts tot
place his race in good opportuni- |
ties for anything a. this tine 10
nave been said that would have
have added to anything he had
done In his political life. Il would |
have cn|v added TO the cheap
advertisement Of some Office
seekiu" individual at the ex-
pense Of a MAN who had given
TO the race as well as his poll
-lcal party more than they had
ever in return given him in life
he Methodist church of Key
when ne needed it most. Somonc |
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1939-06-30
Founded In Fourth centu,v

San Marino, situated in the Apen-
mines near Rimini, in the heart of
Italy. claims to have been founded
in the Fourth century.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1939-06-30
MINISTER OF GARY PASSES

Rev. Emory Wright, 50, pas
tor of the Gary colorcd Metho-
dist church, died Monday even
ing at 1000 o'clock at his home
IN Gary following a lingering
illness. 49,.
Rev. Wright, who has served
the Gary community for the
past three years, is formerly of
Bluefield. He received his edu-
cation at the Bluefeld State
Teachers college and Cannon
Theological seminary, at Atlanta
Georgia. o..
During the % years he has
served as pastor at the following
churches: Big Stone Gap, Va,
Greenvjlle, Tehn., Chattanooga,
Tenn, Wytheville, Va, Morris
town, Tenn, Bluetield, Va, Blue
field, w. Va, and Gary,
He was Superintendent OF
of the Chattanooga district from
1924 until 1926.
He is survived by his widow
Mrs. Alice Wright, one son, An
drew Wright of Gary, one dau
ghter, Mrs. Matte Wright Day
of New York.
Funeral arrangements hav,
not b e en- completed, howeve
services will be held Frida,
morning at 100 at the Gar,
Methodist church and buria
will follow in a cemetery nea
Bluefield.
The body is being prepared TO,
burial at the Kimball Under
taking company
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1939-06-30


in the family used their head
well in this decision.
The Obituary was read by the
Hon. Leon p. Miller Of Wclch.
After the SANE the kilograms
from all over The state were ac-
knowledged by the reading of
the names of those who We're
so thoughtful and the services
closed with bencdiction by the
Rev. Looney, white minister OF
stone, and one of Toms" best
friends during life. a great oak
has fallen, and The race has lost
crusader with no one TO take
is place. 49,.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1939-06-30

Mark Twain's Burial Place
Mark Twain is buried in Wood
avn cemetery, Elmira, N. Y.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1939-06-30

The body will be taken from
the Kimball Undertaking COM
end Mrs. Helen Gwinn % Premier
pany to the home on Friday and
VIII remain al the home until
Saturday when it will be sent
to Bedford where funera ser
wees will take place at the Mt.
Zion Baptist church. Burial will
follow II the family emetery at
Bedford. :.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1939-06-30
it'I,lM iIiH!it I4C3l III:
Unusual Race of wild Gees

An unusual FACE Of wild geese u
said to exist in British Columbia
and southeastern Alaska. They are
known locally as white checked
geese and resemble tho well-known
Canada goose in many respects, be-
ing approximately tho same size
but much darker In plumage. They
also differ from other goose spe-
Giles in that they are reluctant to
migrate south in the fall and many
remain to spend their entire life in
the northern range.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1939-06-30
SzasScratchinf

Nv RELIEVE ITCHING SKIN Quietly
Even the most stubborn itching Of eczema,
blotches. pimples. athletes foot, rashes and
other externally caused skin eruptions.
quickly Yields to pure, cooling. antiseptic.
liquid D .D.D. PREScRiPTioN Clear. grease
less and stainless-dries fast Its gentle
oils soothe the irritation. Stops the most
intense itching In q hurry. A 35c trial bot
tie. at all drug stores. proves it-or your
money back. Ask for Q. -. PRESCRIPTION.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1939-06-30
THE AWFUL PRICE YOU PAY FOR BEING
NERVOUS "a
Check Below And See If You Have
Any Of The Signs

Quivcring nerves can make you old and
haggard looking, cranky and hard to live
With-can keep you awake nights and rob
Don't let yourself "go' like that. Start
taking good, reliable tonic-one made espe-
cidliv for icomen. And could you ask for any
thing whose benefits have been better proved
than world-famous Lydia Z. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound7
let the wholesome herbs and roots Of
Pinkham's Compound help Nature calm
your shrieking NERVES, tone up your system,
and help lessen distress from female func-
tional disorders
Make note NOW 70 get bottle Of this
time-proyon Pinkham's Compound TODAY
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1939-06-30
SUBSCRIBE TO THE TINES

Word MYRIAD" From Greek
The word myriad" is from the
Greek "murioi," meaning ten thou
sand. AS ordinarily used, however,
it signifies a great but indefinite
number.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1939-06-30
SHE LOST 20 ,
POUNDS OF FAT

Feel full OF pep and possess the
slender form you oraWe-you can't
If you listen to gossipers.
To take off excess fat go light on
fatty meats, butter, cream and sug-
airy sweets - eat more fruit and
vegetables and take q hale teaspoon
full OF Kruschon Salts in a glass Of
hot water e. cry morning to elimi-
nate excess waste. q
Mrs. Elnia Verille OF Havre do
Grace, Ma, writes: 'T took Off 20
lbs.-ny clothes fit me line now
No drastic cathartics-no consti-
patton but bHsstui daily bowel 40
ton when you take yCur title daily
dose Cf Kr''-.,''"r
Evening star., 1939-03-12
News of Social
Activities in
HerndOn

HERNDON, Va, March 11.-Mrs
Ruth Keyes will return to Herndon
tomorrow. after visiting her brother
ln-laW and sister, Mr.. and Mrs. Ar
thur Brown, in Washington. Mrs.
keyes will be hostess Monday aft
ernoon at dessert bridge party.
Mr.. and Mrs. William S. Blan-
chard were the guests for several
days this week of their son and
daughter-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam S. Blanchard, jr., of Greenbelt,
Md.
Miss Charlotte Chamblin was
hostess Tuesday afternoon to the
members of the Missionary Society
OF the Woolf Memorial Church of
Herndon.
Mrs. Julian D. Thompson and
Mrs. Arthur Wynkoop were Joint
hostesses at dinner Wednesday eve
nlng for the members of the Hern-
don Chapter, Order of the Eastern
Star, in the chapter rooms.
Mrs. George Ramsey Bready en-
tertained at bridge luncheon
Monday.
Mrs. Richard ]. McMillen and her
daughter, Mrs. Van Wyck Mott of
Washington, will entertain Tuesday
afternoon for the members of the
Home Interest Garden Club.
Mrs. R. S. Crippen was hostess
Thursday afternoon to the members
OF the Corban Club.
Evening star., 1939-03-12
Parties Enjoyed
In Sandy Spring
Nei6hbOrhOOd

SANDY SPRING, Md, March II.
Mrs. Dorsey Downey entertained
with a s,ries of delightful dessaat
bridge parties this week at her
home near Olney.
Mrs. Frederick L. Thomas was
among those entertaining in honor
OF Mrs. Alban Peasants Of Norfolk,
Va, who is a guest of Mrs. William
DinWiddie. Mrs Thomas enter
tanned at bridge Monday at her
home near Ashton. Wednesday eve
ming Mr.. and Mrs. P. Garland Lyon
of BrinkloW entertained at dinner
and bridge for Mrs. Peasants.
Mr.. E. B. Wilson, jr.. has returned
to his home in Manor Park after
three weeks in Puerto Rico.
Mrs. Austin A. La Mar Of Ex-
more entertained at bridge Wednes-
day and Friday
Mr.. and Mrs Douglas Whitlock.
who were detained in Florida by
illness, hare returned to their home,
Berkelie.
Mrs. Ralph James and her son
OF Allentown, Pa, are the week.
end guests of Mr.. and Mrs. C. w.
Slade at their home, Sharon.
/ Mrs. Thomas Ladson will enter
tain Thursday and Saturday al
luncheon and bridge.
Mrs. Robert Miller, sr., Of the
Highlands. near Ednor. will leave
Thursday for Chicago to join her
daughter, Miss Mary Miller, who
attends the University of Chicago
They will go to San Francisco to
! attend the fair.
Evening star., 1939-03-12
Fairfax Residents
Away on Visits;
Others Return

FAIRFAX, Va, March 11.-Mrs.
H. N. Clark is visiting friends IN
Princeton and Montclair, N. j., and
will spend some time in New York
Mrs. l.. M. Coyner has returned
from Farinville, Va, wher, she Wis
tied her mother, Mrs J. C. Phillips.
Mr.. James E. Bauserman, prin-
cipal of the Fairfax Elementary
School, Is in Farmville, Va, to at
tend sessions of the State Associa-
ton of Elementary School Princi-
pals, of which Mr.. Bauserman is
president.
Miss Carmina Hedspath, who
makes her home with Mrs. Elton
r. Holbrook, is spending the week
end in Conway, N. C.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. S. Whiting, who
have been visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
Frederick Briggs in Miami Beach,
have returned home.
Miss Ida H. Jones will leave Tues
day to spend two weeks in st. Peters
burg, Fla.
Miss Sula Fleeman, field worker
In the Virginia tuberculosis Asso-
citation, is visiting Mrs. E. r. Hol-
brook.
Miss Lucy Blake is spending the
week end in Watha, N. c., with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. G. Blake.
Mrs. Florence Jodzies has returned
to her Fairfax County home, Har-
mony Farm, from Staunton, Va,
where she attended meetings of .he
Board of Visitors of the Virginia
School for the Deaf and Blind. Mrs.
Jodzies is secretary of the board.
Evening star., 1939-03-12
Mrs. Larcombe .
Entertains Guild
At Gaithersbur6

GAITHERSBURG, Md. March
l1.-Mrs. John Larcombe OF Oak
mont entertained members of the
guild of St. Martins Church at
luncheon Tuesday.
Mrs. Garry Bell. Mrs. William
Cooley, Mrs. Lewis Reed, Mrs. Law
renee Darby Mrs. George Darby,
Mrs. Norman Belt. Mrs. Carroll
Walker, Miss Ella Plummer, Mrs.
Margaret Thomas, Mrs. Clyde
Thomas, Mrs Merle Jacobs of Cal
thersburg; Miss Lena Ricketts, of
Rockville, Mrs, Alfred Richards, Mrs.
Jack Wallace, Mrs. Virginia Will
hanson of Washington were eIter-
tanned at an evening bridge party
and supper by Mrs. Eva Trusheim
Thursday evening.
Miss Katherine Wells and Miss
Jane Bell are spending some time
in Annapolis.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. T. Wells and
their son, Robert Wells, have gone
to Florida, planning to join the
McBains in Miami for while Mr.
and Mrs. Clarence Ayton and their
son. Hershey Ayton. are at Palm
Beach. Mr.. James K. Day of Da-
mascus is also in Florida, while Mr..
Douglas Diamond has recently re-
turned from there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elgie Hawkins en-
tertaped at supper in honor of
the birthday anniversary of their
daughter, Miss Celeste Hawkins,
Wednesday evening, having Miss
Lucille Howes of Woodheld, Mr..
Roger Day of Damascus and Mr..
Charles Clarke of Darnestown as
guests.
Evening star., 1939-03-12
Traveller to Talk
On Near East

Miss Helen LIE Fevre Lyon, trav-
eler and lecturer, will give an il
lustrated lecture on her recent trip
to the Holy Land, Egypt. Palestine
and Greece, Thursday, at 2 pm, in
the parish hall of the New York
Avenue Presbyterian Church, under
the 'auspices of the Bible Study
Committee of the District Feder-
alton of Women'S Clubs. Mrs. Ellis
Logan is chairman of the committee.
Mrs. Henry John Smith will lead
the devotional and Mrs. Jennie
Esmond Wright, dressed in Oriental
costume, will introduce Miss Lyon
There is no admission charge and
the meeting is open to the public
Evening star., 1939-03-12
New York Society Dance
will Be SATURDAY..

The next dance of the New York
State Society will be Saturday eve
ming at the Shoreham Hotel.
Mr.. James E. Black. president
of the society, announces that the
arrangements for this party, as re-
Gently planned at meeting of
the officers, will be in the hands
of the society's several vice presi-
dents. This dance will be partly in
celebration of St. Patrick's Day.
and Irish songs by an invited guest
singer will be a feature.
Vice President William E. Carr
is in charge of the Entertainment
Committee; Vice President Samuel
P. Gompers, the Reception Commit
tee, and Vice President Walter Sut-
cliffe heads the Floor Committee.
Other officers of the society this
year are Mr. C. M. Little and Mrs.
Lorraine K. Rogers, secretary.
Reservations for tickets may be
obtained the night of the dance for
guests. or in advance from any of
the society officers.
Evening star., 1939-03-12
Oriental Fantasy
At Arts Club
Tonight

A schedule of interesting activities
at the Arts Club of Washington this
week will begin tonight with the
presentation of an Oriental fantasy,
Under the Bo Tree" by the Pro-
fessional Writer'S Club. The fantasy
was written by Mrs. Larz Anderson.
Mrs. Blanche Morgan Foote is the
director and those taking part are
Mrs. Nell v. Smith, Mrs. Ruth Dean,
Mrs. Zella Boiler, Frances Green,
Mrs. Jane Leasure, Mrs. Florence
Dieterich, Joan Leasure and the
dancers of the Adelaide Courtney
School OF the Dance. A buffet sup
per will precede the performance
The hosts of the evening are Miss
c. Virginia Diedel and Maurice
Jarvis.
Evening star., 1939-03-12
Attorney General to Speak
At California Society Fete.

Attorney Gen. Frank Murphy will
honor the California State Society
by being the guest speaker at the
springtime breakfast Sunday, March
10, at 1890, in the sun parlor of
the Washington Hotel.
Presiding will be the new presi-
dent of the society, Mr.. Justice
Justin Miller of the District Court
of Appeals.
Mrs. Dorothy B. Harper, general
chairman of social activities, assist
ed by Mrs. Walter C. Burke, will
have on the Reception Committee
wives of the following California
Evening star., 1939-03-12
Welfare Club Plans
Benefit Musicale

The Welfare Club of Arlington
County is sponsoring benefit mu-
sicale and tea next Sunday after
noon at the home of Mrs. George H.
Rector, 632 North Ivy street, Airing
ton, Va.
Mrs. Reginald Kassebaum. chair
man of arrangements, has obtained
the following artists for the pro-
gram: Mrs. Raoul Berger. pianist;
Louis Potter, cellist; Reginald
Kassebaum, violinist, and Mrs. Paul
Fishbaugh, soprano soloist at the
New York Avenue Presbyterian
Church.
Evening star., 1939-03-12
Georgia State Society
Will Present Choir,

The Georgia State Society will
hold its next meeting Saturday
night at the Raleigh Hotel. At this
time the A Cappella Choir, COM
posed of young women from Georgia
State College and young men from
the Georgia Military College, will
be heard.
The society will be joined by
the Georgia State College alumnae
in sponsoring the concert. The
choir, which has 65 members, is
under the direction of DR.. Max
Noah, head of the music depart
Evening star., 1939-03-12

Representatives: Frank H. Buck,
Carl Hinshaw, Harry Sheppard and
Harry Englebright: also Mrs. Fran
els Cabell Brown. Mrs. Lucretia Del
Vale Grady, California Democratic
national committeeWoman and his
torian of the society; Mrs Carroll
L. Stewart. prominent Californian,
member of Board of Appeals of
Veterans Administration and chair
man of Finance Committee of the
society, and Mr.. Max Hayden, chair
man of the recent Treasure Island
ball.
Evening star., 1939-03-12
Massachusetts, Society
Arranges Celebration.

The monthly party of the Massa-
chusetts Society will be Friday eve
ming at Wardman Park Hotel. This
will be a joint celebration of st.
Patricks Day and the evacuation OF
Boston by the British troops.
Miss Margaret Cotter is chairman
of the committee in charge and has
arranged for the appearance of the
Georgetown Glee Club. Mr.. C.
Russell Reilly is in charge of the
floor.
Evening star., 1939-03-12
Colorado State Society
Dance Set for Friday.

The Colorado State Society will
give st. Patrick's Day dance Fri
day night from $50 until o'clock
in the dragon room of Wardman
Hotel.
Mr.. Roger Jarman is chairman
of the evening and is assisted by
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen Phelps, Mr.. and
Mrs. Elwood Baker, Mr.. and Mrs.
Terry McAdams, Mrs. Margaret
Marquis, Mr.. Harold Tasso Scott,
Miss Maxine Glanvile, Miss Pauline
Sullivan, Miss Ethel Thomas and
Mrs. Eula Semple.
Evening star., 1939-03-12
Iowa State Society
Will Give St. Patrick's Fete.

The Iowa State Society of WASH
ington is making plans for St. Pat
rick's celebration at the Shoreham
Hotel Thursday evening at $50
o'clock.
Representative Fred C. Gilchrist is
president Of the society and Mrs.
Leo Paulger and Mr.. j. Stacks are
the vice presidents: Miss Gertrude
M. Louis is secretary.
Mrs. Stanley O'Connor will have
charge of the community singing
Miss Julia Wade is in charge of
cards.
Evening star., 1939-03-12
New Jersey Society
ArrangeS Dance.

The New Jersey State Society will
honor the members of the New Jer-
sey congressional delegation and
their wives at reception and dance
March "a at Wardman Park Hotel
Tickets may be procured from the
officers of the society at 918 M
street. The members of the COM
mittee in charge of arrangements
are Mrs. Catherine Flett, Mr.. Lee
Evening star., 1939-03-12

| pe1Ore returning nome.
Mrs. John Paul Barker Barrett
and her two young sons are visiting
in New London, Conn, while 1t.
Barrett is on sea duty.
Mr. and Mrs. Burdette
In Miami.
Mr.. and Mrs Robert L. Burdette
and their daughter. Mrs. R. B.
Faulkner, are in Miami.
Mrs. Felix D. SWope is visiting in
Columbus, Ohio.
The marriage of Miss Louise Duty
to Mr. Jesse E. Robinson of this city,
formerly of Jonesboro. La, took place
Thursday afternoon, March 2, in the
home of the brides brother and
slSter-in-laW, Mr.. and Mrs. James
M. Duty. The ceremony was per-
formed by another brother, the Rev
Guy w. Duty of Norfolk, in the
presence of the immediate families
and few intimate friends. The
brides only attendant was her sister,
Miss Leslie Duty, and Mr.. John
Dulin of Alexandria was best man.
Following the ceremony there was
an informal reception and later Mr..
and Mrs. Robinson left for a South
ern wedding trip. They will live in
Alexandria.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. Raymond Gaines
announce the engagement of their
daughter Della Frances to Mr.
James G. Bruin, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph T. Bruin, also of Alexandria
Miss Gaines attended the Alexandria
High School and is graduate of Mary
Washington College in Fredericks-
burg. Mr.. Bruin attended William
and Mary College. The wedding will
take place Friday, April IA, in Grace
Episcopal Church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas A. Hinton
announce the engagement of their
daughter Mary Stewart to Mr.. Will
liam Lawrence Brawner of Indian
Head, Md.
Mrs. Ella Miller announces the
marriage of her daughter Grace to
Mr.. Marshall Hayden, also OF this
city, Wednesday, February IS, in
Kernstown, Va.
Miss Mary K. Lawson and her
niece, Miss Mary Elizabeth Tomlin
are spending two weeks in Atlantic
City.
Mrs. Sarah Jannett
Has Guests.
The Rev. Joseph E. Campbell and
MS mother, Mrs. Anne Campbell, are
guests OF their cousin, Mrs. Sarah
Jannett, and will visit relatives in
portsmouth, Va, before returning to
their home in Greenville. S. C.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ethelbert Downham
and their son, Charles Downham,
are spending three weeks at Palm
Beach.
Mrs. George Hepburn is the guest
OF her sister, Mrs. Marshland Alex
ander, in Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert C. Davidson
are visiting the latters parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Ralph Floyd, in Tampa,
Fla.
Mrs. Edwin D. Hook of Lynchbure
Is the guest OF her brother-in- law
and sister, Mr.. and Mrs. George C.
Baggett.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Fraser are
visiting In Baltimore.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles B. Swan
who have been living away from
Alexandria for several years. have
returned and taken an apartment
at 5l3 Prince street.
Mr.. Whitney Perkinson has ioined
Mrs: Perkinson, who is visiting in
Norfolk.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Cramer are
visiting in Raleigh, N. c., their for
mer home, for 10 days.
Miss Virginia Randolph will be
maid OF honor at the marriage of
Miss Margaret Bradley, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar L. Bradley, to
Mr.. George William Forsyth, which
will take place next Saturday aft
ernoon at Glendower, the home of
the bride-elect's parents in Albe-
marie County.
Evening star., 1939-03-12

Mitchell, Mr.. Harold wall, Maj
c. M. Search, Mr. James A. Kelaher
Mrs. Marie T. Kelley, Ms Mildred
Creamer, Miss Gem De Angels
Miss Natalie h cey, Mr. Ralph Mad
den and Chairman Kurt F. Blady