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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1947

Page

8

Miss Reba Clarke Weds William Bell In Berryville Ceremony

Miss Reba Virginia Clarke married William Bell at the Clarke home on Academy street Berryville in a four o clock wedding set among white gladioli ferns and palms. Rev Paul E Shultz of Hamilton officiated. The bride wore white satin with a net yoke long sleeves a circular train and a three tier veil. Her bouquet was white roses and lilies of the valley. Attendants included sister Mrs Jean Seabright matron of honor and best man James Bell with groomsmen Mallory Bell and David Bell. Reception followed before the couple’s northern honeymoon and return to Berryville for residence.

Reba Virginia Clarke William Bell Blue James H. Clarke Academy Street Berryville Paul E. Shultz Hamilton Jean Seabright Mr. Bell James Bell Mr. Mallory David Bell Betty Clarke Mrs. Bell J. F. Morrow New Philadelphia Mallory Morrow Detroit Ray Ratcliff Sue J. Ratcliff Harmon McDaniel Arlington M. P. Mallory L. V. B. Marschalk Washington Ralph Mer

Lacy Family Plans Romney WV Visit

Dr and Mrs E W Lacy Jr and their children Elizabeth and Eddy will leave tonight to spend a week with Mrs Lacy s parents in Romney West Virginia.

E. W. Lacy, Jr Elizabeth and Eddy

Massey-Davis Wedding in Burnt Presbyterian Church

Miss Alice Davis daughter of Mrs Sidney Davis of Albin married Asa James Massey son of Mr and Mrs C C Massey in a 7 pm ceremony at Burnt Presbyterian Church performed by Rev A S Gear. The couple left for Charleston and Southern West Virginia on a honeymoon and may settle in the city.

Alice Davis Sidney Davie Albin Asa James Masey C. C. Massey Tok Place Burnt Presbyterian Church A. S. Gear Teresa O’roark Norwod O’roark Massey Rober and Dan Charleston West Virginia Sidney Davis Chris Massey John P

Local Residents Attend Family Visits and Camp Weise Updates

Mrs. Lester D Arnold Jr and children Ann Clay and Mary B spent three weeks with Mrs Arnold’s parents Mr and Mrs H C Light at Woodside. Mr Lester Arnold Jr returned to Blacksburg with Katharine Arnold visiting for ten days. Mrs Mildred Bradfield left for Linville NC for ten days and will return with her son Ely Bradfield who has been a Camp Yonahnoka counselor. Mr Frank C Hamman 7128 Braddock Street, long employed by National Fruit Company, fell at work and fractured his ankle. he is now at Memorial Hospital.

Lester D. Arnold, Jr Ann Clay Mary B Mildred Bradfield Linville N. C Frank C. Hamnan Braddock Street National Fruit Company Memorial Hospital

Mrs Buzzela Jackson Returns Home From Capon Springs

Mrs Buzzela Jackson returns to her home at 134 Montague Avenue after a several day stay at Capon Springs Hotel with her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Maynard Wisecarver who are spending their vacation there.

Buzzela Jackson Montague Avenue Capon Springs Hotel Maynard Wisecarver

Wedding Shower Honors Mr. and Mrs. Swimley

Mr and Mrs Samuel Swimley were feted at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs Cecil Barr and her husband at their Millwood Road home. Pink gladioli and carnations adorned the decor, a Barr baked cake featured a historic miniature bride and groom, and Miss Frances Evert sang I Love You Truly. Over one hundred guests attended a buffet supper. Mrs Swimley is the daughter of Mr and Mrs D K Swimsey of Clearbrook and granddaughter of the late Mr and Mrs R G Clevenger.

Samuel Swimley Swimley Cecil Barr Millwood Road Gladys Goode Frances Evert Ebert D. K. Swimsey Clearbrook R. G. Clevenger Memorial Hospital

Girls Athletic Association August Social Set on Picnic Grounds

The August meeting social of the Girls Athletic Association is scheduled for 5 30 p m Thursday August 21 on the Senseney Road picnic grounds. Co chairmen are Mrs Raymond Burke and Mrs Marshall Boyd with Mesdames Everett Conner Cleveland Smedley and Wesley Crisman on the committee. Members planning to attend should call Miss Ebner Summer by noon Tuesday phone 6526.

Girls Athletic Association Senseney ‘Road Raymond Burke Marshall Boyd Mesdames Everett Conner Cleveland Smedley Wesley Crisman Ebner Summer

Bible class service led by Mrs Molden at Comrade Collins

Mrs Charles Molden will lead the worship service for the Comrade and Margaret Collins Denny Bible classes. The lesson will be taught by Mr Donald Jackson. Visitors are cordially invited to be present.

Charles Molden Margaret Collins Denny Donald Jackson

Men's Bible Class Notices

A list of church men’s Bible classes with guest speakers and 9 45 a m start times. Includes Best Methodist Church Golden Rule class guest Snapp from Chauncey Snapp Julian Cooper Paul Ridgeway and Maurice. First Baptist Church Men’s Fellowship with Rev J W Simmons. First Evangelical United Brethren Good Samaritan class with L L Schreck and speakers. Market Street Methodist Wesleyan class with Henry T Hardenburg. Winchester Presbyterian McFadden class taught by Mrs J H Lowden. Market Street Methodist Hoover Kern class. Grace Lutheran Church Lutheran Men’s class with J W McCauley D D guest speaker and the straight thinking about drinking topic.

Quarette Golden Rule Best Methodist Church Julian Cooper Chauncey Snapp Paul Ridgeway Maurice Snapp C. P Leson J. W. Simmons First Baptist Church Tomorow L. L. Shreck First Evangelical United Brethren Church Carl Cather Wayne Omps Garvin Bowles Market Street Methodist Church Henry T. Hardenburg Exec Chamber of Commerce Wll F. T. McFadden J. H. Lowden Frank T. McFadden Winchester Presbyterian Church Hoover-Kern Robert Jasper Church Lee J. W. McCauley D. D Salem Grace Lutheran Church

Ocean floor shows thick organic ooze layers across vast depths

An article describes organic ooze accumulating on the ocean floor in layers spanning hundreds of feet to several miles thick. The feature notes widespread coverage and possible implications for seabed geology and ecosystems.

Old Fredericktown Garden Club Hosts August Meeting

Mrs. Virgil and Mrs. Wilkie Hunt and Mrs. Richard Alwood were welcomed by Mrs. Philip Sprenkle into the Old Fredericktown Garden Club at the August meeting held at Mrs. R. C. Green's home on W Leicester Street. Flower show planning details were presented by Mrs. Harold Brown.

Virgil Wilkie Hunt Richard Alwood Philip Sprenkle Old Fredericktown Mesdames E. G. Rusk George Snarr Herbert Solenberger C. F. Coffman Wilkie Junt Ife Herbert Larrick W. W. Hunt 8. C. Brooks Jefferson Street

Strength For The Day Second Chance In Children

Aristotle notes parents love their children to achieve immortality through them, a notion some Christians question. The piece argues immortality is found in giving and in training children, allowing a sort of second chance on Earth beyond our mortal life.

Aristotle Earth

Lesson In English by W L Gordon

A compact reading note teaching daily vocabulary. It highlights mispronunciations misspellings and proper usage with examples. It defines logical as consistent in reasoning and invites readers to learn one word per day by examining the word’s nuances and correct contexts.

W. L. Gordon

Etiquette Qs From Roberta Lee On Thank You Notes

A reader asks if both spouses must write to thank a host after a visit. The answer: when a wife writes she does so for herself and her husband and should include the host in her thanks. The column provides further etiquette guidance on similar questions.

Local Residents Visit in Harrisburg and Virginia Beach

Mrs Walter Carter of Stephens City Mrs Leonard Fishel and daughter of Rock Oak W Va Mr and Mrs James See and son James Jr of Berryville spent several days visiting Mr and Mrs Willis See and Miss Sylvia See at Harrisburg Pa Mrs Leonard Fishel and daughter are spending some time with Mr and Mrs James Dr and Mrs R F Cline and Miss June Cline have returned after spending ten days vacation at Virginia Beach While there they were registered at Spotswood Arms.

Walter Carter Stephens City Leonard Fishel Rock Oak W. Va James See James, Jr Berryville Willis See Sylvia See Harrisburg, Pa Leonoard Fishel James R. F. Cline June Cline Virginia Beach Spotswood Arms

Rites for Robert J. Carper Held at Bruce Town Church

Funeral services for Robert J. Carper who died Thursday at Staunton will be conducted at 2 30 p m tomorrow at Bruce Town Methodist Church with Rev F T Fulcher officiating. Interment will be in Brucetown Cemetery. Friends meet at the late home at 2 p m for a brief service before the church. Body to be moved from Jones funeral home to residence tonight. Pallbearers include Samuel Swimley W R Elliott John Jolliffe Gilbert E Russell Wy Fishpayn and Gordin Armel.

Robert J. Carper Staunton Tomorow Brucetown Methodist Church F. T. Fulcher Brucetown Jones Samuel Swimley W. R. Elliott John Jolliffe Gilbert E. Russell Wy Fishpayn Gordin Armel

Ice cream n cake dress pattern 4819 for children

Pattern 4819 offers a dainty everyday frock with a flower bouquet embroidery option plus matching panties and slip. Includes illustrated instructions and transfer, sizes 1 to 5 with yardage for size 2 listed. send 25 cents to Pattern Dept New York.

Transfer Inc Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N. Y

Pronunciation of finance and gendered forms explained

The excerpt clarifies the masculine and feminine pronunciations of finance as pro se an sa, with emphasis on the final syllable stress. It also addresses etiquette about a woman crossing a hotel lobby to approach a man, suggesting asking staff to convey a message instead.

Ivory Rubber and Diamonds Drive Belgian Congo Exports

Ivory rubber and diamonds are the principal products driving exports from the Belgian Congo, highlighting the region's raw resource economy and trade emphasis during the period.

Belgian Congo

Help Keep Virginia Green Campfire Caution Issued

A public notice urges residents to be careful with picnic campfires to prevent wildfires in Virginia. Authorities stress responsible burning, bans, and reporting dangerous behavior to protect natural resources.

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