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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1945

Page

6

Allen Stevens wedding to unite Nancy Stevens and Douglas Allen

Society notes announce the Allen Stevens wedding at Grace Episcopal Church Berryville on Saturday night with guests including Miss Ellinor Levering and Miss Nancy Gray Stevens family members from Ealin g Md. and other relatives arriving from New York and Washington for the event. Additional society items list visitors from Poughkeepsie New York and New York ladies visiting local homes plus a lawn party at United Brethren Church and weekend guests at George Jenkins home.

Allen Stevens Leonard Levering Ellinor Levering DeCourcy Tilghman On R. O. Tilghman Knell Tilghman Ealing Md City Nancy Gray Stevens Douglas Allen Grace Episcopal Church Berryville

Social events fill Clarke with visitors and locals

Millwood in Clarke hosts a steady stream of guests from Richmond Washington and Baltimore. Highlights include Mr. and Mrs. Henry Post Mitchell visiting The Glen. Miss Maria Woolfolk in from Washington at Powhatan. Capt and Mrs Meade at Bellefield. Lt and Mrs Wat kins and daughter Diane weekending in Clarke. Col Consolvo and Miss Dallam at Eventide. Lt Burwell visiting Barnaby Ridge. luncheon at Burwell’s with Meade Burchard and Clagett. others return from New York and Meadowbrook sales as well as Meadowbrook Long Island.

Millwood Henry Post Mitchell Richmond Clarke Maria Woolfolk Washington, D. C Thomas N. Carter Powhatan E. K. Meade Col Charles Consolvo Norfolk Mary Dallam Baltimore John Townsend Burwell Washington J. Townsend Burwell Barnaby Ridge D. W. Burchard David L Maulsby Louis B. Meade Fairview Anne Meade Winchester

Fruit Growers Association To Meet Friday August 31

The Frederick County Fruit Growers Association Inc will hold a members meeting on Friday August 31 to consider adopting by laws prepared by the board. The session is open to current members and those who join before it. Current membership stands at about 45.

Frederick County Fruit Growers Association, Inc

Police Court Disposes Cases With Fines levied

Judge John Rice presided as Raymond Cruger of 210 Millwood Avenue faced reckless driving fines of 10 dollars plus costs. Thomas Polhamus of Berryville Virginia charged with speeding 10 dollars and costs. Roswell Hunter of White Post Virginia cited for drunkenness 5 dollars and costs. John Kern of RFD 3 Winchester charged with reckless driving 10 dollars.

John Rice Raymond L. Cruger Millwood Avenue Thomas Seldon Polhamus Berryville Roswell

Berryville Social Notes Highlight Local Servicemen Visits

Berryville residents host and visit returning service members and families from Camp Butler and Cherry Point. Lt Edward McDonald, Capt Edmunds, Sgt Bill Lee, Cpl Pete Lloyd, and many relatives are listed among weekend gatherings, hospital stays, and travel to Washington Richmond Lynchburg Winchester and Pulski with numerous reunions at homes and lodges.

Postwar Social News From Clarke County Virginia

Local residents and guests include the Rhoden family from Reading Pennsylvania and servicemen First Sgt. William Rhoden Jr. and Sgt. John Hickey visiting after Pacific duty. Visitors from Bristow Oklahoma and Vienna Virginia join Buena Vista Farm, with Edward W. Kercheval of Philadelphia among recent callers.

William Rhoden, Jr Parris Island S. C Katie Rhoden Emma Carroll Rhoden John Hickey Quantico Hickey Pacific Theater of Operations

City Softball League to Meet to Resolve 1945 Season

Ray Garrabrandt of Winchester Softball League announced plans to convene representatives from all teams and loop officials next week to finalize the 1945 season. Weather delayed second half play, leaving several postponed games and a tie unsettled. standings show Virginia Woolen, Capitol Restaurant, O Sullivan, Royal Crown, Star Office, and others with pending results. An official understanding on remaining games and a city championship trophy donated by Larry Hill of Nichols Company awaits league decisions.

Ray Garrabrandt Winchester Softball League O'Sullivan Virginia Woolen Star Office Capitol Restaurant Royal Crown

Bridgewater Rotary Horse Show Plans Nearing Completion

Bridgewater prepares for the sixth annual charity horse show on September 1. Over 400 in cash prizes across 24 classes, with 11 in the afternoon at 2 and the rest in the 8 pm evening show. Feature entries Powhatan the trick horse and Pocahontas from Craigsville, plus new grounds installations including flood lighting, horse stalls, grandstands, and a new track.

Bridgewater Powhatan Covington Pocahontas Craigsville

Card of Thanks from A K Sirbaugh at Brad Dock St Service

Mr and Mrs A K Sirbaugh express gratitude to friends for loyal patronage after leaving Brad Dock Street Service Station.

Braddock St A. K. Sirbaugh

Community expresses thanks for support during illness and death

We thank friends and neighbors for kindnesses during the illness and death of Fred S. Pitcock. Signed by Mrs. E. E. Ewings and Miss Susie Dailey.

Fred S. Pitcock E. E. Ewings Susie Dailey

Richard E. Boyd Dies After Illness in Winchester Hospital

Richard E. Boyd 63 of 344 Miller Street died at Winchester Memorial Hospital after two months of illness. He was born July 13, 1882 in Richmond Virginia and was a son of James N. Boyd and Mildred Edwards Boyd. He is survived by his widow Rose L Leech two children Mildred C Boyd and Cpl Richard Boyd Jr in the U. S. Army on Luzon. Funeral arrangements by Omps Funeral Home include transfer to his sister Miss Lizzie Boyd in Windsor Farms Richmond and burial in Hollywood Cemetery Richmond.

Sara Beall Winchester Memorial Hospital Richard E. Boyd Miller Street Mr. Boyd Richmond James N. Boyd Mildred Edmonds Boyd Halifax Boyd Mattock Winchester All Saints Episcopal Church of Rose L. Leech Mildred C. Boyd Cpl Richard Boyd, Jr U. S. Army Luzon Omps Funeral Lizzie Boyd Windsor Farms Hollywood Cemetery

Farm Market Opens With 1000 Attendees in Front Royal

A producers market selling produce directly from farmers to consumers opened in Front Royal with about 1000 people on semi weekly market days. Rev C C Bush serves as president with Alton W Mathews Bentonville as vice president Mrs J Ralph Lewin Front Royal as secretary treasurer and D M Cloyd county agent Wyndham R Lee Stanley E Masemer and O W Pemberton on the executive committee. The Front Royal Chamber of Commerce sponsors the market.

Front Royal Rev. C. C. Bush Alton W. Mathews Bentonville J. Ralph Lewin D. M. Cloyd Wyndham R. Lee Stanley E

No Import Duties On Gifts To Greece

W. Nelson Page, local postmaster, reports that recipients in Greece of gift packages from the United States are not required to pay import duties or taxes. The Department of Commerce confirms no duties, taxes, or import licenses are needed for such gifts.

W. Nelson Page Greece United States

Local Soldier Describes Denmark Royal Visit During 29th Division Tour

Ivan E. Jackson, musician with the 29th Division Band, recalls meeting Queen of Denmark at a palace visit after liberation, a palace concert on the lawn with the King and Crown Prince present, a royal ball, and a Tivoli performance before about 15 000 cheering spectators. The letter to his mother details the friendships and honors shown to American troops in Denmark.

Edward C. Jackson Gray Avenue Ivan E. C. Jackson 29Th Division Denmark National Guard Company Jackson Royal Palace Palace Crown Prince Prince George Tivoli

Notice of Limited Responsibility by Ethel Nail

Ethel Nail states she will not be responsible for debts other than those she personally incurs. This declaration confirms self liability and disclaims obligation for third party or co-signed debts.

Peterson's Ointment Offers Quick Piles Relief

Millions have found relief from itching and burning with Peterson's Ointment. The cooling soothing formula provides relief and allows sleep. Available at druggists for 35 cents a box or 60 cents in a tube with applicator, money back if not delighted.

Peterson

Memorial Photo and About Us Feature Spreads

A local newspaper presents a half page memorial photo and an about us feature. The layout highlights a group portrait and descriptive write up detailing community ties and the subject’s contributions.

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Society Mrs. Strain Chalmer Strain Barbara Richard Poughkeepsie, N. Y Jean Brill Valley Avenue Stuart Circle Hospital Nancy Lee Cobl Dorothy deGrange New York Ocean City C. R. Anderson Hoye Riley Middleburg Virginia Glass Dove Marshall Farmer Will Natalie Browne Horace Browne Rachel Hodges L. G. Bridgers United Brethren Church North Braddock Street George Jenkins A. C. Ridings Joyce George J. A. Jackson John Fox Fort Eustis George W. Jenkins Joyce Ridings Eleanor Wingfield Cara Nome Brooks’ Pharmacy Pinkham Huntsberry Fashion Winchester—Front Roya William Bell Watkins Diane Wat Burwell Jacobs Thomas B. Clagett Agnes Mitchell Geo. P. Greenhalgh, Jr Bill Weatherall New York City George P. Greenhalgh, Sr Meadowbrook Long Island Roland G. Mitchell Mary Page Agnes Page Mrs. Piburn Oklahoma Meyer Miss Meyer Gen. Piburn Walter Reed Hospital A. R. Dunning Petie Tommy Brandt Beach N. J Fruit Growers Association Gaunt’s Drug Store Berryville Social Vents Edward McDonald Camp Butner N. C McDonald Arthur Edmunds Edmunds Gilbert Longerbeam Bill Lee Taylor Lee Lee Harry Fletcher Pete Lloyd Marine Base Cherry Point Cpl. Lloyd Bill Farr Dan Fletcher Harris Helen Harris J. J. Harris Donald Cooley Lynchburg Henry Russell John Ruppert Jane Susan Ruppert Pulski Harry Berry Berry Helen Berry Berrys Percy Harding Washing Cove Dick Hutteman Canada New York State Huttemans Mr. Hutteman Nancy Hutteman William Hutteman Staunton Dick Funk Edith Russell Ritter Elsie Cadwallader Patty Wynkoop Atlantic City Funks Mrs. Funk Betty Carbaugh Henderson Herman Bell Hamden Sydney, Va Leonard H. Bell Betty Locke Nancy Davis Peggy Jean Kite Shenandoah County Shenandoah Miss Davis Miss Kite Mary McDonald James Royston Horse Shoe Lodge Linda Huyette Ruby Davis Edith Schenk Bob Lovett Brothers Mickey McNier Reading Virginia Eugene Dun Virginia Butsler Sore Davis Montford Jones Bristow Okla Buena Vista Farm Mac Andrews Claude Owens Frank Thompson Jack Thompson Vienna, Va Rozier Emmans Edward W. Kercheval Philadelphia, Pa Holmes B. Carlisle Leonard Kercheval West Main Street Richard Boyd King and Queen Ethel Nail S.S.S. Co Delia American Palmist Martinsburg Pike England Bank the Commercial & Savings Bank Winchester, Virginia Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation al Quinlan T. G. Adams Esso Station George Washington Garage Miller Bros Cather & Moling W. Boscawen Sr Motion Picture Miller and Anderson E. Boscawen ST Timberlake Dia Daily Crossword India Persia
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