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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1949

Page

8

Mary Williams Bride in Hagerstown

Mary Catherine Williams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Williams, wed July in Hagerstown at 3:30 pm. Rev. Scott Wagner officiated in a white crepe dress with red rose corsage. Matron of honor was Mrs. E. H. White. groom is Mr. E. H. White, a Handada ley High graduate now employed by Charles W. Karper Transfer Co. Spurling, a Stonewall High graduate, works with her parents at Stephenson.

Mary Catherine Scott Wagner Home E. H E. H White Handadaley High School Charles W. Karper Spurling Stone

Yard Party Planned for Cub Scout Fund Drive

The Kernstown Methodist church will sponsor a yard party at 6 p.m. Wednesday to benefit Cub Troop 70 and Scout Troop 70. Homemade ice cream country ham and watermelon will be available. A raindate is set for the following night.

Kernstown Methodist Church

Calendar of Events Listing for August Activities

August events include a Carnival Ball at Winchester Golf Club with Jack Fretwell's orchestra at 10 p m August 6 and Chanters at Market Street Church on August 8 at 7 45 p m The VFW Eastern Star events and City Hall meetings occur around the same afternoon with a municipal band and the Lions club picnic at Baptist Fellowship Park at noon 12 15 p m Exchange club gathering at George Washington Hotel and Swimley HD club with Mrs Henry Rutherford at 6 30 p m Moose Club and Rebekah lodge events at 8 p m Barter players Keepers of the House at Middleburg showtime 8 15 p m

Winchester Golf Club Jack Fretwell Market St. Church City Hall Rouss Lions Club Baptist Fellowship Park George Washington Hotel Swimley Henry Rutherford Moose Club Rebekah Lodge Middleburg

Infant Beardall Christening at Berryville Grace Church

Grace Episcopal church Berryville hosts the christening of Elizabeth Palmer Beardall at 5 p m tomorrow. The ceremony is led by Rev. Henry G. Lane with godparents George H. Burwell Julia Duval Beverley and Mrs W Hardcastle. Only immediate family present.

Grace Episcopal Church Berryville Henry G. Lane Elizabeth Palmer Beardall John R. Beardall Jr George H. Burwell Julia Duval Beverley W. Hardcastle

Home Agent Weekly Schedule and Local Notices

Home Agent weekly schedule lists 4-H and club meetings from August 9 to August 12 including area contests, demonstrations, and social events. Other items note move to a new home and visits by Mrs. Lucella Hawkins, Mr. and Mrs. Clark Copenhaver vacationing in Illinois.

Albin Albin Park T. N. Cather's Middletown Curtis Andrew Mrs. Tobin Mrs Will Tobin Mrs. Clark Copenhaver Decatur, Illinois

Invitations Issued To Miss Byrd Wedding in Boston Aug 26

Rear Admiral and Mrs Richard Evelyn Byrd announce the wedding of their daughter Helen Ames to Laurence Janney Stabler Jr on the afternoon of August 26 at 9 Brimmer Street Boston. Also included are social notices of birthdays hospital visits and family visits across Leesburg Norwell and Richmond.

Richard Evelyn Byrd Helen Ames Laurence Janney Stabler Jr Brimmer St Boston

Martins Welcome House Guests From Florida and Dover

Mr and Mrs Marshall Martin hosted guests last week including Mrs D M Martin and Eva of Fort Pierce Florida Mrs Howard Shubrooks and daughter Betty Lou Mr J J Shubrooks and Ellen Violett of Dover Del Also visiting were Mrs R G McKee and Mrs L D Eye of Winchester and Mr J R Violett of Strasburg Virginia

Martins Marshall Martin D. M. Martin Eva Fort Pierce Fla Howard Shubrooks Betty Lou J. J. Shubrooks Martin Ellen Violett Dover Del R. G. McKee L. D. Eye Winchester J. R. Violett Strasburg

Entertain With Dance At Gregory House in Charles Town

Mr Thorton T Perry Jr hosted a dance at Gregory House Charles Town in honor of his niece Eleanor C Perry and nephew Dr T Tayloe Perry and Mrs Perry Windle Emmons Nuptials Told Miss Ethel M Emmons daughter of Elwood Emmons of Winchester became the bride of James O Windle son of O C Windle also of Winchester on July 5 in Hagerstown They reside with the groom's parents Miss V J Dean of Detroit visits Smiths Park cabin west of Middletown for several weeks.

Gregory House Thorton T. Perry Jr Charles Town Eleanor C. Perry Dr. T. Tayloe Perry Perry Dean V. J. Dean Detroit Smith's Park Middletown

Birth Announces Daughter for Pearsons in Delaplane

August 5 birth to Mr and Mrs Ernest Pearson Delaplane a girl. Mrs Pearson formerly Louise Wright.

Ernest Pearson Delaplane

Martha Elizabeth Fincham Rites Held in Clarke County

Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Elizabeth Fincham of Old Chapel Clarke County were held at 2 p m yesterday at Berryville Methodist Church with Rev. R A Craig officiating. Interment followed at Green Hill cemetery. Pallbearers were Harry Johnson Thomas Carper Toby Strother Ray Fultz Archie Orndorff and B Lanham.

Martha Elizabeth Fincham Old Chapel Clarke County Berryville R. A. Craig Green Hill Cemetery Harry Johnson Thomas Carper Toby Strother Ray Fultz Archie Orndorff B. Lanham

Sunday church activities and schedules across Braddock area

A long list of church services and events is outlined including Braddock St Methodist with Rev. Wright and various church schools, nurseries and vesper services. Other denominations listed include Christ Episcopal, Congregational Christian, Nazarene, Full Gospel, Assembly of God, First Baptist, Grace Lutheran, and more with times for worship, Sunday school and youth programs.

Braddock St. Methodist William Archer Wright John J. Hawse Ronald Phillips Friends Lawn WSCS Charles Wesley Church of the Nazarene A. Lepley T. Swisher Elm St Full Gospel Ll. L Stonesifer First Assembly of God M. N. Zezzo South Braddock St. Pentecostal Church Shade Thuse

Lesson In English by W. L. Gordon

Lesson in English by W L Gordon presents guidance on commonly misused words mispronunciations and misspellings. It defines words such as altar and alter and offers examples of impassive behavior and vocabulary building.

W. L. Gordon

Visiting a Home When a Family Member Falls Ill

If you visit and a family member becomes ill, insist on leaving unless you can assist in some way. The guidance addresses handling illness during a visit and offers practical steps for guests to take.

Pronunciation of fiancee and iance in wedding notes

The guidance notes that fiancée is pronounced as fe an sa with emphasis on the last syllable, and iance is pronounced with a separate a sound. It also states that it is not customary to enclose admission cards with the invi to a home wedding.

So Lode discovery date and namesake

The Comstock Lode in Nevada was discovered in the spring of 1858 and named for Henry Comstock, an old trapper and trader from Carson Valley.

Nevada Henry Comstock Carson Valley

Bickers Named Area Chairman for Auto Dealers Group

Myron B Bickers of Frederick county auto dealer status was named area chairman for the National Automobile Dealers Association to stimulate active participation in the national program. The appointment was announced by Walter J Wilkins director for Virginia.

Myron B. Bickers National Automobile Dealers Assn Frederick County Mr. Bickers NACA Atternotive Trade Assn Virginia Walter J. Wilkins National Association

Bible Class Notices Across Local Churches

Several churches announce 9:45 a.m. Bible class sessions tomorrow with guest teachers and special music. Grace Lutheran features J W Morrow. First Evangelical United Brethren hosts Good Samaritan class. Market St Methodist holds Hoover Kern and Wesleyan classes. Presbyterian hosts McFaden class with Victor W Wheeler. Braddock St Braddock St Church joint Comrade and Margaret Collins Denny classes led by Mrs P G Ireland with solo by Mr Taylor Barr. Golden Rule class at Braddock St Methodist taught by Rev Claude Larrick.

Grace Lutheran Church J. W. Morrow First Evangelical United Brethren Church Hoover-Kern Market St Market St. Methodist Church Victor W. Wheeler McFaden The Presbyterian Church Margaret Collins Denny P. G. Ireland Braddock St Taylor Barr F. H. Waype Claude Larrick Braddock St. Methodist Church

Adelaide Named for Consort of William IV

The Australian city of Adelaide was named for Queen Adelaide, wife of King William IV. It was first surveyed and staked off in 1837.

Adelaide H. Mcc A William IV England

Pattern 4709 Teen-age Jumper and Blouse Sewing Guide

Advertises Anne Adams pattern 4709 for teen age jumper and blouse with sizes 10 12 14 16. Includes fabric yardage and instructions. Offers 25 cent pattern payment, mailing address in New York and requests name address zone size and style number. Mentions Anne Adams Summer Pattern Book with travel wardrobe and free shampoo smock pattern.

Anne Adams Winchester Star Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N. Y

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mary Williams Hagerstown Moore E. Blackburn ‘Moore W. Boscawen St Charlotte, N. C Mr. Moore Chicago E. Blackburn Moore Peggy Will Mrs. Wheeler Victor Wheeler Richards Ave Mildred Regina Lord Martin Harold A Downey St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Martinsburg Winchester Hospital Auxiliary B. B. Dutton Ray Shook Richmond William Long Jr Larry Hase Savage, Md O. A. Bee Northwestern Brooks’ Pharmacy Loudoun ST Beardall Home Agent's Hayfield Ada Boxwell Gore Melvin Seldon Cacapon River W. Frederick N. Frederick HD Whitacre Mrs. Hawkins Lucella Hawkins Mtf Bessie Boyd Illinois Cart Net Winchester Plate Glass Pittsburgh Plate Glass E. Fairfax Lane Miss Byrd Yowell William Yowell E. Cork St Connie Lee Vowell Alyce Marie Patsy Phillips D. Phillips Thomas Phillips Iven Phillips Leesburg Mr. White C. Ridgely White Merriman’s Lane Miller Baltimore Robert Woods Miller Jr Robert St Inchusetts Elizabeth Baker W. Cecil St Dorothy Smith Staunton Sydney Dean Norwell Mass Miss Gibson Judith Carter Gibson Alice G. Green Jo Ann Clark Copenhaver Jr J. J. Copenhaver Paper Mill Rd Mrs. Fincham Wanda Chappell Oakton Larry Gene Arlington Hospital Harold Chappell Eve Cheek Christ Episcopal Charles N. Tyndell Congregational Christian Robert A. Whitten Bible School O. A. Bazzle Christian Science Cork St Cork First Baptist E. T. Clark First Brethren Berryville Ave Paul E. Dick Richard Sudduth Supr A & YF Men's Fellowship Wederat Gin First Evangelical United Brethren Carl W. Hiser Friend's Green Edith Fletcher Grace Lutheran Willian E. Eisenberg Highland Ave. Presbyterian Joseph S. Duckwall Elwoon Willey Lee Rinker John Mann Methodist Julius&. Carroll Addie C. Davis Estelle Mitchell Loudoun St. Church of Christ Nathan Williamson Bible Garland Whitlock Montague Avenue Methodist Church B. W. Coe Sun Don Weber Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Co. M. Comer Garfield Prather Sacred Heart Catholic Julian Bullock St. Paul Ame L. A. Strand A. F. Martin Winchester Presbyterian Ronald S. Wilson Stewart Bell Jr Dr. Wilson Milton Valley Jay Roberta Lee Commercial & Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ETE Armstrong and PABCO Cather Maryland Edgewood Edgewood Seafood Restaurant Royal Road Timberlake Men’s Bible Class Vale Gaunt Optometrists Lovett Bros N. Loudoun St Papas Haldeman Haldeman’s Creamery Jordan Springs Penniman & Brown, Inc U.S. Highway 11 Stephenson Church
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