Social Notes Buffet Supper Honors Two New Brides
The Girls Athletics Association hosted a Buffet Supper on Thursday evening April 25 at the Elks Club rooms to honor two new brides Miss Anna Margaret Baker now Mrs Harold Anderson and Miss Jean Campbell now Mrs Robert Smith. Committee members and attendees are listed with names of many social guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Girls Athletics Association
Harold Anderson
Anna Margaret Baker
Robert Smith
Jean Campbell
Chib
Elks Club
Lucille Sencindiver
Ebner Summel
Arthur Spaid
David Jenkins
Robert Grove
Marguerite Baker
Lohn Dunlap
Ymond Burke
Marshall Boyd
Gilbert Tillotson
Kenneth Crisman
Robert Berry
Kathryn Molony
Martha Babb
Bee Keeler
Jack Widmyer
Robert Grim
Clarence Hershman
John Seabright
Fred Hyde
Adelene Shull
T. F. Timberlake
Wyatt Richard
Vincent Miller
Godfrey Zirkle
Wesley Crisman
Harner Family Arrives in Winchester After Overseas Service
Lt. (jg) E. J. Harner and Mrs Harner with two children visit Mrs. Mabel R. Cather on North Frederick Road Winchester. Harner released to inactive duty in Jacksonville after serving aboard the U S Lanier during Okinawa invasion. He has since been at the Naval Radar Training Station on St Simon's Island. Mrs Harner is former Helen Cather of Winchester. Pvt Douglas Files finished basic training at Fort McClellan and paratrooper training at Fort Benning. The Groves report overseas call from Sgt J Richard Grove in England on 30 day furlough in Switzerland, planning to return soon to the States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Harner
Winchester
St. Simon’s Island
Mabel R. Cather
North Frederick Road
Harner
Guy Harner
Morgantown
W. Va
Naval Reserve
Jacksonville
Fla
APA
U. S. Lanier
Okinawa
Naval
St. Simon's Island
Helen Cather
Son
Stanley H. Grove
the Valley Pike
J. Richard Grove
England
Switzerland
Sgt. Grove
States
Miss Richards Honor Guest At Shower
Miss Julia Richards, recently announced engaged to Charles J. Baish Jr. of New Kensington Pa, was guest of honor at a dinner at Blue Ridge Terrace near Staunton. Corsages of spring flowers served as favors and she received a silver gift. Guests included Misses Nannie Sterett Jean Collinus Sarah Jeffress Sylbil Summers and Mrs E E Hess and Mrs E E Rhodes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Richards
Charles J. Baish, Jr
New Kensington
Blue Ridge Terrace
Staunpton
Nannie Sterett
Jean Collinus
Sarah Jeffress
Sylbil Summers
E. E. Hess
E. E. Rhodes
Stag Luncheon Planned by Apple Blossom Committee
Invitations have been issued for a stag luncheon at the Winchester Country Club on Thursday May 2 at 1230 p m in honor of distinguished city guests attending the Apple Blossom fete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apple Blossom Festival Committee
Winchester Country Club
Festival Committee Heads To Make Radio Report Monday
A radio program of considerable interest to local citizens will be heard over the local station Monday April 29 at 8 30 p m when Festival Director General Tom Baldridge and an array of officers and directors will make a brief report on Festival activities and plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Baldridge
J. W. Arthur
J. Pinckney Arthur
Andy J. Bowen
H. Clay de Grange
Clarke T. Cooper
Wendell R. Barney
F. L. Largent
Garland R. Quarles
Arthur
Ralph G. Hengeveld
Thomas G. Scully
Sager and Hollis Couple Return from Atlantic City Visit
Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Sager and Mr. and Mrs. Marshall F. Hollis have returned from a week in Atlantic City New Jersey staying at the Ambassador Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. J. Sager
Marshall F. Hollis
Atlantic City
N. J
Ambassador Hotel
Madison Odd Fellows Plan 127th Founding Program
Madison Lodge No. 6 Will meet Monday night to honor the 127th anniversary of the I O O F. Marion Jenkins serves as Noble Grand. A special program will follow the regular business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Lodge
Odd Fellows
North American
Marion Jenkins
Madison Lodge No
Latin Team To Compete In State Tournament
The Handley Latin Team travels to Harrisonburg to join contestants from Virginia for the State Latin Tournament. Judges and heads of Latin Departments will grade papers. results released about a month later. Members include Nancy Hurst Bobby Hall Nell Bryant Sarah Sencindiver Betty June Hurst Leigh Rosenberger, coached by Mrs W Alan Perry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley Latin
Harrisonburg
Virginia
Handley
Nancy Hurst
Bobby Hall
Nell Bryant
Sarah Sencindiver
Betty June Hurst
Leigh Rosenberger
W. Alan Perry
Firemen Plan Torch Parade Precautions May 2
John L. Shine of the Firemen's Committee announced safety measures for the Torch light Parade. The first truck will break line to let three follow, with the Reuss Fire Co. supplying an extra truck to handle fires. If others are called, the Reuss truck drops to rear to clear traffic as state police oversee arterial access. Fire crews also received torches from Pennsylvania and Baltimore and Ohio Railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Shine
Reuss Fire Co
Reuss
Shine
Pennsylvania
Baltimore and Ohio
Subsistence allowances to veterans not taxable income
Subsistence allowances paid to veterans while attending school are not taxable under the Federal income tax law.
Lesson In English by W. L. Gordon
Daily language note covers common usage and pronunciation tips. It highlights misused words, lists often mispronounced terms, and explains retention with guidance to build a stronger vocabulary through steady daily practice. It emphasizes a retentive memory as a valued skill.
Special Trains To Bring Bands For Festival
B O general manager Fosbrink told Festival Director Baldridge that trains will carry George Washington High School Alexandria VA and Arlington High School to Winchester for Friday May 3 parade. Augusta Military School band and cadet corps ride a separate special train. Additional trains from Baltimore and Washington will serve the festival, advertised in papers and at stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Fosbrink
Tom Baldridge
Geo. Washington High School
Alexandria
Arlington
Winchester
Augusta Military School
Baltimore
Washington
Recreation Directors Set Meeting At Rouss Park
Winchester Recreation Association board members and community members plan a 4 p.m. meeting at Purcell Avenue and Senseng Road to discuss Rouss Park development. The Forestry Department gifted 500 trees planted by Boy Scouts and Handley High School Agriculture Class under Croswell Henderson. A new road into the area is done and three ball diamonds laid out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Recreation Association
Rouss Park
Purcell Avenue
Senseng Road
Forestry Department
Boy Scouts
Handley High School
Croswell Henderson
Soil Conservation Commission
Rainfall totals and averages from 1913 to 1945
Present and past rainfall data show 24 hour precipitation of 0.10 inches, April to date 0.58 inches, year to date 5.83 inches. Average annual rainfall over 33 years is 36.49 inches with monthly means listed from January to December. Courtesy Winchester Research Laboratory.
Origins of Rice Toss at Weddings and Cookery Terms
The Q and A explain that rice symbolized fruitfulness in weddings, while fillet in cookery refers to lean boneless meat or a rolled strip tied. A country hostess can provide enjoyable entertainment with a picnic to a notable spot.
City Bible Class Notices Combined Women and Men Classes
Several church Bible classes across Winchester invite members and visitors to Sunday sessions at 9 45 a m. Devotional leadership and guest teachers are listed for Comrade Margaret Callins Denny class and Loudoun Street Presbyterian Men Open Door. Grace Lutheran Men’s class invites nonmembers. Braddock Street Methodist Golden Rule class invites induction for new members. Visitors welcomed at all services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley Chapter No
Order of the Eastern Star
Braddock Street Methodist Church
Clay Manuel
Margaret Callins Denny
J. W. Rosenberger
Loudoun Street, Presbyterian Church
Joseph S. Ducknall
Loudoun Street
Victor Wheeler
Frank T. McFadden
Grace Lutheran Church
Winchester
Frederick County
W. E. Eisenberg
Golden Rule Bible
W. O. Talbert
Notice to creditors and claimants in the Glass estate
All persons indebted to the estate of Dr. Robert McC. Glass are asked to pay the undersigned. All persons having claims against the estate should present them to the undersigned. Dated April 24, 1927.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert McC. Glass
Glass
Local Notes From Reliance and Surrounding Towns
Reliance Virginia April 27 Mr W L Green of Strasburg has recovered from illness and returned home. Funeral services for Mr D I Hammock were held at the church with Rev Luther P Tederick. Mr and Mrs Harry are parents of a baby girl. Families visit and move as several couples plan residences and Easter gatherings with relatives in Long Meadows Silver Springs Hyattsville and Hyattsville Md.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reliance
W. L. Green
Strasburg
D. I. Hammock
Luther P. Tederick
Harry
H. E. Grover
J. D. Cooley
Long Meadows
Tilden Stickley
Washington, D. C
Elmer White
D. N. Grover
Ray Weirich
Silver Springs
Robert Johnson
R. R. Stickley
Maryle Gruver
Lester Gru
D. N. Gruver
Ira K. Gruver
Sadie Gruver
Eastons
Hyattsville, Md
Auction Schedule From Bakerton to Berryville
Listings show multiple auctions and sales in West Virginia and Berryville area with dates in APR and MAY. Items include livestock household and farm equipment furniture antiques and registered cattle at various auction venues and times. Organizers include Carroll Jones Della V Stine M M Halver and R D Tavenner with sec t Harry L McCann listed as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bakerton
W. Va
Carroll Jones
Brucetown
Della V. Stine
Mt. Eaenes
M. M. Halver
Rosement Estate
Berryville
R. D. Tavenner
Winchester Auction Market
Harry L. McCann
Sec’t
Public Auction of Frank B. Anderson Estate Items
Administrator announces a public sale at 10:00 AM on Monday April 29 1946 at the Anderson farm two miles west of Bartonsville. Items include 3 horses 3 milk cows 1 ram 14 ewes lambs hay rake mower grain drill binder feed grinder wagon beds tools household goods and more. Cash terms. Auctioneer Roy P. Duvall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Bartonsville
Frank B. Anderson
Franklin
W. E. Ewards
Roy P. Duvall
Public Sale of Estate Belongings in Middletown Virginia
Executrix of O B Ritter deceased announces a public auction April 29 1946 at ten o clock AM at the late residence two miles west of Middletown VA. Items include household furniture beds bedding heatrola farming tools gasoline engine feed grinder manure spreader mowing binder hay rake grain drill harness alfalfa hay corn ewes buck lambs horses cow sow chickens. Terms cash and items not removed until settled. Grace M E Church ladies serve luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. B. Ritter
Middletown
Virginia
IA K. Dalton
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Mrs. Harner
Pvt
Douglas Files
Fort McClellan
Ala
Fort Benning, Ga
Brooks’ Pharmacy
Dave CutLente
Huntsberry Fashion
Winchester — Front Royal Chambersburg, Pa
Downytlake
RED Wing Restaurant
Stag
Covesville
Carlton Hawkins
Eusty Orndorff
Mrs. Reynolds
Jessie Reynolds
Martinsburg
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Fred Lintz
E. D. Weems
Berkeley Springs
Mrs. Lintz
Weems
Timbrook
Harry Ritter
Virginia Louise Timbrook
J. &. Timbrook
National Avenue
Harry LeRoy Ritter
Leo Ritter
East Hart Street
St. Paul’s Methodist Church
Hagerstown
H. C. Marsh
Nichols
Robi. Patton
8Th Air Force
Nancy Slonaker
Dr. Wilson
Petersburg
Little Elizabeth Lowery
South Kent Street
David Martin
Marshall Martin
Stephens City
Jonah
Percy
Lillian Carper
Catherine
Edward
van Leer
RFD 1
Steve Wmal
K. C
K.C
Evans
Fleisher
Leif Bid Mahoney
Tris Coffin
Cal Tyner
Monitor
Bergman
USA
Charles Collingwood
Voice of
Bus
Invita
Lis
Foreign Policy Theatre
Green Hornet
Jimmy Edmondson
Enepreena
Bana Silicanesumne
Dick Tracy
Riley Dick Haymes
Shriners
Truth
Bob Hope
Boston
Symphony
Enna
Hayloft Hoedown
OPA
Evans News
Serenade
Calmer-Sevar
Arch McDonald
Tommy Tucker
Ray McKinley
Judy Canova
Judy Canova Grand Ole Re
W. L. Gordon
Winchester Research Laboratory
Gaunt
Bausch and Lomb
Army
Navy
Palace Theatre
Roberta Lee
City Bible Class
McFaden Bible Class
Eyaee
the Flower Shop
E. Piccadilly St
Ladies of Grace M. E. Church
Lovett Bros
Lovett Brothers
Staunton, Va
the Commercial & Savings Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
C. B. Smalts & Son
J. G. Holsinger & &On
Court Square
Heinz Baby Food
the Food Center
N. Loudounst
Cather & Moling
Palmista
Madame Rose
West Piccadilly ST
Jack
Loudoun St
CBS
Nelson Eddy
Northern Virginia
Timberlake
Haldeman’s Milk
Haldeman’s Creamery
S. Kent St
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