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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1947

Page

6

Miss Betty Jean Rose Weds James E. Shipp in Roanoke Ceremony

The Grace Lutheran Church in Roanoke hosted the marriage of Betty Jean Rose and James E. Shipp Sr on August 23 at 3:30. The ceremony featured white gladioli, chrysanthemums, honeysuckle and candlelight with Patricia Stephenson singing O Perfect Love. Betty Jean wore a beige crepe dress. the couple honeymooned at Natural Bridge and reside in Roanoke. Betty Jean is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. I. Rose. James E. Shipp Jr. is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James E. Shipp of Roanoke.

Grace Lutheran Church Roanoke Betty Jean Rose J. I City James E. Shipp James E Shipp Patricia Stephenson Natural Bridge Handley High School Shenandoah Conservatory of Music India Theater of Operations Shenandoah College Margaret Rose Lila Robinson

Miss Kramer Engaged to Solomon Shapiro in Baltimore

Mr and Mrs Philip Kramer announce the engagement of their daughter Phyllis Mildred to Solomon Shapiro son of Mrs Benjamin Shapiro and the late Mr Shapiro of Baltimore The couple notes Phyllis attended Handley high school and studied at Strayers College University of Baltimore and Maryland Institute of Art Shapiro graduated from Talmudical Academy Baltimore City College and Maryland State Teachers College He served with the Army Air Forces in the Pacific and is pursuing graduate work at Johns Hopkins Hospital University toward an MA and Doctorate.

Philip "S. Kramer Pennsylvania Avenue Phyllis Mildred Solomon Shapiro Benjamin Shapiro Mr. Shapiro Baltimore Miss Kramer Handley High School Strayers Business College University of Baltimore Maryland Institute of Art Shapiro Talmudical Academy of Baltimore Baltimore City College Maryland State Teachers College

Picnic and Yard Party At Friendly Grove

The annual picnic at Friendly Grove is set for Labor Day September 1 starting at 2 p.m. Activities include horse shoe, sack and nail driving contests, three legged race, cake walk, and string music. Prizes cover winners. Fried chicken dinner with sides costs 55 cents, plus sandwiches ice cream drinks and coffee. Proceeds fund expanding the Friendly Grove community hall.

Friendly Grove Friendly Grove Community Hall

Haver family Chinese collection benefits church project

Dr and Mrs L F Haver display modern and antique Chinese articles at their parsonage 419 W Clifford St to raise funds for Christian leadership at West China Union University Chentu Se where they taught A silver Chinese tea will be served for the campus project from 3 to 5 and 8 to 10 p m on September 3 and 4 The list also notes Samuel Hurst ill and at MCV Hospital Richmond Wini Largent's NY trip and Braxton Duvall returning to Brookville Ind to teach Industrial Arts.

L. F. Havermale W. Cliford Street West China Union University Chentgu Stc Havermales Braxton Duvall Roy Duvall Loudoun Street Brookville Ind Duvall

Greenville Bride Weds Virginia Groom in Trinity Church

Miss Mary Frances Schwiers daughter of Mr and Mrs William Schwiers of Greenville North Carolina married James Edward Frye son of Mr and Mrs Joseph T Frye of Wardensville West Virginia at 5 pm August 22. Dr J E Stockman officiated with Dr E Pence assisting. The bride wore candlelight satin with a long train and illusion veil. Miss Mary Martha Frye attended the bride. Joseph T Frye Jr served as best man. Ushers included Bill Schwiers Jr August and Charles Schwiers J Earl Phillips Jr and Bill Phillips. A reception followed at the bride’s home. The couple plan to reside in Blacksburg after their wedding trip.

Mary Frances Schwiers William Schwiers Greenville N. C James Edward Frye Joseph T. Frye Wardensville W. Va Trinity Lutheran Church J. E. Stockman E. Pence Mary Martha Frye Washington Joseph T. Frye, Jr Bill Schwiers, Jr August Charles Schwiers J. Earl Phillips, Jr Bill Philips Blacksburg Frye Furman University Roanoke College Virginia Polytechnic Institute J. T. Frye

Grace Lutheran Circles Plan Meetings Next Week

Lutheran Grace Church circles meet September 2 and 3 with several locations listed for Circle 1 through Circle 8. Postponed Circle 8 to September 9. Senior Young People of Braddock Street Methodist meet at 9:45 a.m. tomorrow with lessons and worship. Rev. Titus Lehmann to speak at Centenary Reformed Church at 11 a.m. tomorrow.

Church Organization of Grace Lutheran Church Jennie Miller N. Cameron Street Clarke Smith Fairmont Avenue Helen Woore S. Washington Street Eston Tevalt L. H. Williams Rennertown Wyat Richards Middle Road Ww. E. Jones Loudounst Braddock Street Methodist Church Young People’s V. R. Strader Jane Hanshall Metz Lehmann Titus Lehmann United Evangelical Church Baltimore Centenary Reformed Church

Men Bible Classes Gather at Local Churches Tomorrow

Grace Lutheran Church hosts a Men's Bible class at 9 45 a m with Rev W E Eisew teaching Work Is Good The Market Street Methodist Church Wesleyan class meets at 9 45 a m inviting all men Frank T McFadden class at Winchester Presbyterian Church led by Mrs Donald Wilson 9 45 a m tomorrow Hoover Kern class at Market Street Methodist Church 9 45 a m taught by Robert Jasper.

Grace Lutheran Church W. E. Eisewhere Wesleyan Men's Bible Market Street Methhodist Church F. T. McFaden Donald Wilson Frank T. McFadden Winchester Presbyterian Church Hoover-Kern Market Street Methodist Church Robert Jasper

Modern Etiquette Q and A Tips for Guests and Applicants

A compact etiquette column asks how to handle hotel complaints by addressing management calmly, how women should present competence at work by showing willingness to learn, and advises against shouting at rude drivers, emphasizing courteous behavior.

Which Sex Makes a Better House Dog

Authorities favor the female dog as a better house pet since she is easier to train housebreaks more readily damages furnishings less and roams less often. The female is also typically more considerate of children.

J.D. A

Bus Collides With Parked Car on Busy Street

A Winchester Bus Co. bus operated by David E. Malone struck a car parked on E. Boscawen Street near Cameron Street yesterday causing about 200 dollars in damage to the car. The bus sustained about 25 dollars in damage. No injuries or arrests were reported. The bus pulled over too far on a narrow street, striking the last parking space occupied by Miss Margaret Flickinger of 204 S. Cameron Street.

Winchester Bus Co David E. Malone E. Boscawen St Cameron St Holmes Wisecarver Margaret Flickinger S. Cameron St

McCarran Weak After Hemorrhage in Nevada

Veteran Senator Pat McCarran of Nevada aged 71 was reported resting well after an internal hemorrhage. He fell ill Saturday in Tonopah and has received two blood transfusions in three days. His physician Dr. A L Stadtherr said he is anemic and weak and plans X rays and about six more transfusions in the coming days.

Reno Nev United States Pat McCarran Nevada Law Waaker Tomopah A. L. Stadtherr

Princess des ign pattern 4904 for Jr. Miss sizes

Dreamboat ers new bowed beau-frock pattern 4904 offers a wide yoke panel cut in one. Easy to use and tested for fit with illustrated instructions. Includes Jr. Miss sizes 11 13 15 17. Size 13 requires 38 yards 39 inch fabric. Send twenty five cents to Pattern Dept NY.

Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N. Y

48th Warrenton horse show opens with 1100 entries

The 48th annual Warrenton horse show opened with more than 1,100 entries across 237 horses and ponies. Notables include Port maker and Prompt Payment tied for hunter championship points from Keswick, The Heclker winner of jumper crown, and Brandywine holder of Keswick working hunter title. Sixty eight classes are listed and both show rings are in use as sessions run through Labor Day with multiple daily showings.

Warrenton

Good Dietary Habits In Early Years Are Best Says Supervisor

NATURAL BRIDGE Aug 30 A program for home economics instructors closed today focusing on bettering school lunch room conditions. Frances Ferrell assistant state supervisor urged establishing good dietary habits from elementary grades and giving students functional nutrition knowledge. FHA leaders and Mary Flory discussed awards, degrees of achievement, and recognition for outstanding chapters.

Frances Ferrell Homemakers of America Conway Howard Stonewall Jackson School Roanoke Mary Frazier Buchanan Frances Cardwell Concord Louise Swann Joyce Jennings FHA Salem Virginia Association Association For Mary Flory Weyers Cave

Why the Hudson River Is Called the North River

The Hudson River was named after Henry Hudson who explored it in 1609. Early on it was also called the North River to distinguish it from the Delaware or South River, a name still used by New Yorkers for its lower portion.

Hudson River North River Henry Hudson Delaware South River

Lesson In English by W. L. Gordon

Guide outlines common misuse and mispronunciation examples. It highlights omitting redundant first in phrases and correct pronunciation of Gorgeous and Rhythm.

Irrefutable Word Study Note Prompt

Daily vocabulary prompt presents the word Irrefutable defined as capable of being disproved and disputable. The note plays with synonyms and a mnemonic about repetition to claim ownership of a word. The fragment ends with a remark about figures and a table.

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Miss Rose Mr. Shipp Mrs. Jamees Shipp, Jr Brooks Harold Reeves Yarroll Winchester Charles Town, Frederick, New York Magnosia Ave Frederick, MD Samuel Hurst Rainbow Ridge Medical College of Virginia Hospital Richmond Wini Largent New York City Miss Schwiers Mr. Frye Helen Abshire O. G. Camp Powells Fort, Va Esther Clinton Dayton, O Sam D. Preston, Jr U. S. Naval Academy Annapolis Sam D. Preston Leicester Street Academy Norway Scotland England Cuba Men's Bible Class Roberta Lee Landis Carole Landis S. S. America A.F.L Europe Carole International McCarran Vac Ahlens Willow Lawn Gaunt’s Gaunt L. J. Luby Miller St Wilson Bros Bates Fabrics W. L. Gordon S. Braddock St Eversharp EE Pers Liiheyy Peay Clowe's Jewelry Store N. Loudoun St Lovett Bros Winchester, Va Commercial & Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Motorola B. F. Goodrich Cc. B. Smalts & Son National Fall Woolens & Spun Cather & Moling Timberlake J. A. Sunshine Inn Restaurant Front Royal New Yorker Ken Windle i Rhythm Kings Nature John Marshall Haldeman’s Milk Haldeman Haldeman’s Creamery
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