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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1940

Page

8

Miss Anne Kerr Russell and F L Sargent Jr Bride in Winchester

In a Saturday evening ceremony at the Russell home on South Stewart Street Miss Anne Kerr Russell became the bride of Mr F L Sargent Jr. The bride wore a white satin gown and a family veil with white roses and baby's breath. The couple left for a wedding trip and will reside in Philadelphia for six months.

Anne Kerr Russell F. L. Sargent, Jr Russell South Stewart Street John Carr Virginia Cover Russell Mrs. Carr Mary Greenway Carr Mousseline de Soie Philadelphia James Russell New York City F. L. Largent, Jr

Winchesterians Return From Lovely Northern Trip

Mr and Mrs Harry R Greene Mrs William B Davis and Miss Bettie Crawford return after a northern tour covering more than two thousand miles. They report fine weather hot days cool nights heavy travel in the White Mountains and view flood control dam at Franklin NH. They travel via Old Forge Utica Geneva Painted Post Corning and along Seneca Lake home via Susquehanna Trail.

Utica New York Geneva Seneca Lake Corning N. Y Corning Glass Works Painted Post Susquehanna Trail

Ambrose Family Visiting Local Relatives in Winchester

Mr and Mrs Jack Ambrose of Callahan Florida and their daughter Miss Martha Ambrose arrived to visit relatives on South Loudoun Street. They are joined by Miss Frances Ebert who has been staying with the Ambroses in Florida. Mr George Frederick Miller and wife welcome a daughter Harriet Ellen born Friday night at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Virginia Seal is the former Miss Virginia Seal. Mr Miller runs a filling station at Loudoun and Gerard streets.

Jack Ambrose Martha Ambrose Callahan, Fla John S. Sloat South Loudoun Street Frances Ebert I. W. Ebert Florida George F. Miller George Frederick Miller Winchester Memorial Hospital Harriet Ellen Miller Virginia Seal Henry F. Seal G. Clarence Miller Loudoun Gerard Streets Betty Gilpin Kenneth N. Gilpin Scabby Clarke County Boyce Memorial Hospital Miss Lowery Mollie Lowery M. H. Ritter Mary Virginia Larrick J. W. Larrick Division of Motor Vehicles Richmond Atlantic City George Koch Baltimore Lieut. Koch Norfolk Panama Koch Betty Riley Sargent-Russell Virginia Vredenburgh

Arthur Shull Married in Cincinnati Ohio to Miss Woodward

Arthur Shull Jr of Winchester and Miss Betty Jean Woodward of San Francisco were married on Saturday August 17 at the Copenhaver residence in Cincinnati. The ceremony conducted by Rev Charles Copenhaver featured an improvised altar with flowers and candles. Shull, son of Mr and Mrs Arthur W Shull, attended Handley High School and the University of Cincinnati, with further study at Ohio State. The couple will reside at 2112 Auburn Avenue Cincinnati after September 1.

C. L. Copenhaver Clifton Avenue Cincinnati Ohio Arthur Shull, Jr Betty Jean Woodward San Francisco Calif Charlies Copenhaver Copenhaver Shull Winchester Arthur W. Shull National Avenue Handley Here University of Cincinnati Ohio State University Columbus South Auburn Avenue

Color Focuses on Shade Harmony and Footwear

The piece urges women to shed color fear and embrace vivid hues with harmonious makeup and wardrobe. It extols striking accessories and lipstick that match outfits while warning against clashing jewelry and shoes. It notes how color can enhance hair eyes and complexion and even influence perceived body shape while stressing comfortable well fitting footwear and proper last selection for foot health.

Modern Etiquette Q and A on speech and dining

A Q and A column assigns etiquette guidance by Roberta Lee. It covers using foreign words, remaining modest, left handed knife use, and a formal call lasting 15 to 25 minutes.

Roberta Lee

Sherman And Frye Reunion At Castleman's Ferry

The Sherman and Frye reunion drew many relatives to Castleman's Ferry for a picnic and afternoon games. Attendees included numerous Sherman family members from Savage Maryland Nain Virginia Vienna Sunnyside Winchester Chambersville and more, with Newton Sherman 75 the eldest and Herbert Jennings Stotler seven months the youngest present.

Sherman and Frye Castleman's Ferry Jake Albaugh Bessie Sherman Elizabeth Sherman Barr Sherman Harry Sherman Edgar Sherman Newton Sherman Charlotte Sherman Richard Sherman Frances Sherman William Wheeler Ralph Pete Sherman

Italian Editor Warns Egyptians on Egypt War Role

Virginio Gayda, editor of Il Giornale D’Italia, warned Egyptians against letting their country be used as a springboard for British attacks in Italian territory. He accused Britain of threatening Libya via Egypt and said positions and responsibilities must be made clear.

Rome Virginio Gayda Italy Il Gennale D'Italia Libya Egypt Gayda

Why is a signature called a John Hancock

John Hancock’s bold signature on the Declaration gave his name to the term John Hancock as a synonym for a signature. Mrs Ely Bradfield left for Lynville to join her sons who have been counselors at Camp Yonankoa and will return to Winchester midweek. James Cordon, once of Winchester, visited here Friday.

John Hancock George Ely Bradfiled Yestern Lynville N. C Ely Edmund Bradfield Camp Yonanoka B. F. Arthur Ernest Ely South Stewart Eal James Cordon Inchester New York

Restrictions on how far children may walk to school

Frederick School superintendent Leslie D. Kline announces a new law limiting student walking distances to school or bus stops. Under 10 may not walk over two miles or ride beyond one mile to a bus. ages 10 to 15 face a two and one half mile cap. The rule excludes ill children and areas without a bus within a mile.

Kline

Fall and Winter Pattern Book offers 100 designs

Have you sent for your Fall and Winter Pattern Book with over 100 patterns for girls. Each pattern is accurately cut and easy to make with a step by step sew chart for beginners. Pattern 15c Pattern Book 15c One Pattern and Pattern Book 25c. Send orders to the address in the box.

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