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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1945

Page

6

American Legion Auxiliary meeting to plan Christmas work

The Robert Y. Conrad Post Auxiliary hosts its December gathering at Mrs. 3. M. Roszel’s Stonewall Avenue residence next Monday evening December 3, 1945 at 7 30 o clock. President Mrs Henry Brown asks card party committee chairmen to bring final reports so full results can be determined and urges full attendance to plan Christmas activities.

American Legion Auxiliary Robert Y. Conrad Post Henry Brown Charmen

Miss Frye Engaged To Mr. Oscar Bywaters

Winchester families announce Marjorie Frye engagement to Oscar Bywaters son of J B Bywaters and late Mrs Bywaters Both graduates of Handley and Hand High School With Bywaters recently discharged after service in European Theater The wedding is planned for December.

Ernest W. Frye Winchester Marjorie Oscar Bywaters J. B. Bywaters Uon Jon Frye Hand High School Smith Pontiac Sales and Service Handley

A A A W Sponsors Art Exhibitions At Handley School

A letter from Mrs John Garland Pollard associate director of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts outlines a year of exhibitions at Handley School Gallery beginning with Children’s Paintings from Nov 23 to Dec 7. The Richmond paintings showcase young artists ages 5 12 to 14 with captions guiding viewing.

Winchester American Association of University Women John Garland Pollard Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Richmond Handsley School United States Childood

Christmas Opportunity Shop Opens for Christmas Buys

Christmas shoppers are invited to visit a small shop at the Episcopal Church House from December 3 to 5 between 1 and 5 PM. The sale features attractive worn clothing for all ages, Christmas gifts, and items such as a pony coat, books, games, china ware, glass, and a metal six room electrified doll house.

Episcopal Church House

Jr Hostesses Plan Dance At N D B Hospital

Newton D Baker Junior Hostesses are invited to a dance at the N D B Hospital on Wednesday evening December 5. They should call S C Brooks, W W Beattie, or Olivia Dellinger by December 3 to RSVP. Cars depart George Washington Hotel at 6 30 PM. Volunteers to provide cars may call Ed Molden by next Tuesday.

Newton D. Baker N.D. B. Hospital S. C. Brooks W. W. Beattie Olivia Dellinger George Washingen Hotel Ed Molden

Mount Williams Native Weds Montana Resident

Announcement of the marriage of Patricia J. Kemp of Polson Montana to Ralph C. Nesselrodt of Mount Williams. The ceremony took place at St Johns Lutheran Church Hagerstown Maryland on Thursday November 29 at 3 oclock. The bride wore a poudre blue suit with black accessories. The groom was discharged from the Navy on November 23. They will live with his mother in Mount Williams.

Patricia J. Kemp D. J. Kemp Polson Montana Ralph C. Nesselrodt P. E. Nesselrodt Mount Williams St. John's Lutheran Church Hagerstown United States Navy Mt. Williams

Richmond Couple Confined With Flu At South Loudoun Home

Guest of M B Bickers Pvt. Charles Pinnell of Richmond is visiting Mr. M B Bickers for the weekend. Mr and Mrs Osmar Swanson have been confined to their home at 1309 South Loudoun street for the past week with influenza.

M. B. Bickers Charles Pinnell Richmond Mrs. Swanson Osmar Swanson South Loudoun Street

Jack and Jill School News Highlights Student Charity and Craft

Pupils collected pennies nickels dimes and quarters for the Junior Red Cross and donated outgrown clothes. Nursery children model clay while kindergarteners plan Christmas gifts. Visitors include David White and Ben Davis as illness keeps Ann Harper and Jackson boys away.

Jack and Jill School Red Cross Howard Jackson Joey Kalbach Susie Robinson Rhoda McLaughlin Ridge White Bob Knight Harry Byrd, II Tommy Snow Bitsy Kuykendall Edward Bradshaw Larry Brown David White Ben Davis Ann Harper Jackson Boys

Local Marriages and Births Highlight City Notices

Miss Inez C. Netherton wed Sgt. Donald S. Armel in Mt. Airy Maryland on November 29. Sgt. Armel serves with the Army Air Forces in Nebraska and will return after a ten day furlough. Thomas Allen Kipp born December 1 at Winchester Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Allen Kipp. Lowrey Crismore marriage in Hagerstown Maryland, Archie Lowrey and Helen Crismore reside in this city. Lowrey discharged after 42 months in the Pacific. Ann Bowen Ritter recovering at grandparents home East Piccadilly Street after bronchitis illness.

H. T. Netherton Inez C Donald S. Armel Frederick County Mt. Airy Mda Sharp Stephens City High School Front Royal Road Sgt. Armel Army Air Forces Harvard Nebr Thomas Allen Kipp Allen Kipp National Avenue Thomas Allen Winchester Memorial Hospital Kipp Allie Luttrell T. E. Luttrell Siler Kay Elizabeth Lowrey-Crismore Hagerstown Helen Ola Crismore Eva Crismore Archie R. Lowrey Mabel Lowrey Lowery Pacific Ann Bowen Ritter B. H. Carpenter East Piccadilly Street Memorial Hospital Winchester Duncan Memorial Methodist Church Jay H. Lowdgm Duncan Singers Ernest H. Woodworth South Cameron Street

Berryville Event Ledger Noted in The Star

The Star reports daily event notes from Berryville Boyce and Clarke County with entries by J H Yost cashier. The brief column lists happenings and local items of interest for residents and merchants.

Berryville Boyce & Clarke County

Berryville Social Notes Highlight Army Navy Trip and Local Events

Berryville items note Mr. and Mrs. Dorsey and Mrs. McKee traveling to Philadelphia for Army Navy games, Lt. R. Jo Dorsey joining them from Washington. Engagement of Miss Molly Erwin Inge and Frederick Crown announced, plus local art exhibit at Berryville High School. Church services, nurse corps concert, family births, and engagements of Rebecca Cook to Lt. John H. Locke also reported.

Berryville Ralph N. Dorsey Hobson G. McKee Priday Philadelphia Army-Navy Dorseys R. Jo Dorsey Washington Molly Erwin Inge Mobile Ala Frederick Smith Crown Crown Fred 8 S. Crown Mr. Crown S. B. Crown Woodlawn All Saints Church Rebecca Cook Roanoke John H. Locke USNR Boyce Miss Cook Bernard Cook Randolph Macon Woman’s

No Chances Taken Bank Displays No 13 Sign

Springfield Marine Bank removed the No 13 sign after superstition among customers. The teller in No 13 had little to do, prompting complaints from other bank employees, according to Bank Secretary Willard Bunn Jr.

Springfield Ill Springfield Marine Bank Willard Bunn, Jr

Poem Exalts Prayer Over Despair in Nola Chapman Verse

A short verse by NOLA I. CHAPMAN praises choosing the path of prayer over despair. The speaker contrasts clouded thoughts with hopeful meditation and endorses the "one true road" paved by prayer as a better life.

In Memoriam Pvt James Lawrence Sutler

In memory of Pvt. James Law rence Sutler who gave his life serving his country one year ago December 2 1944 Somewhere in Germany among the brave He never shunned his country's call His memory is as dear today The hour he passed away No one knows the pain he bore No one saw him die All we know he gave his life and could not say goodbye Gone is the face we loved so dear Gone is the voice we loved to hear It's sad but true I wonder why The best is always first to die God saw the road was getting rough His suffering was too great So with his gentle hands He opened wide the Golden Gate By His Wife and Children.

Pvt James Lawrence Sutler Germany Golden Gate Lawrence Sutler Lawrence

Stove Fire Repeats Its Ominous Lesson in Coffeyville

In Coffeyville Kansas Leo Knight plans to dispose of a kerosene stove blamed for a past house fire. The stove exploded again causing 300 dollars in damage to the building and its contents. A radio trivia note mentions the first wireless speech transmission in December 1900 by Reginald Jessen.

Coffeyville Kas Leo Knight Knight Reginald A. Jessenden

In memory of Pvt Lawrence Sutler one year after death

A family memorial letter for Pvt Lawrence Sutler marking the one year anniversary of his December 2, 1944 death. The parents and siblings recall his unselfish life, deep sorrow, and enduring love, hoping to reunite beyond parting.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Legion Aux Miss Frye Oscar Bywaters Williams Medical College Robyn Ann Williams Medical College of Virginia, School of Pharmacy T. A. Williams Middletown Farmville State College Farmville State Teacher's College Alfred Strick WRVA Miss Hensell New York Laura B. Hensell South Loudoun Street McAlpin Hotel Jane Bickers Jane Stuart Bickers Intimore, Md Misses Hawthorne Dorothy T. Hawthorne Massie Hawthorne Jenkins Maryflaret Jenkins Charles Jenkins Margaret de A. C. Long L. L. Shreck Phildelphia James D. Shockey J. Pickney Arthur W. Nelson Page Claude Cammer Brooks’ Pharmacy Winchester—Front Royal Handley School Tmas Opportunity Shop Paro Gaunt’s Drug Store DIAL Jack and Jill Miss Netherton Sergeant Armel Farmers and Merchants National Bank City of State of Virginia J. H. Yost Cashier Berryville Social Notes Rebekah Gold Washington, D. C Thomas E. Gold Berryville High School W. E. Henson Henson Martin Carper James Drakeman Collin Drakeman Alexandria George S. Ligthner Harrisonburg L. A. McMurray Belgian Congo Africa Berryville Presbyterian Church Stone Chapel R. K. McDonald Powhatan County John Longerbeam Fort Lewis, Wash Front Royal Evelyn Longerbeam Longerbeam Front Royal Hospital Walter A. Heflin Brenda Teresa Heflin Heflins Dorothy Lorraine Harry Croyder Summit N. J Virginia Page Chicago, Ill Lydia M. Schroder New York City Frank E. Tappan Hawthorne House Tappans Anthony L. Brown New Zealand Air Corps Canadian Air Corps England Miller’s Nola I. Chapman Evelyn Evelyn Beauty Salon E. Piccadilly St Oxfords Lovett Brothers Dia Palace Theatre Timberlake Jinx J. H. Sutler Kenneth Windle William M. Sutler The Commercial and Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Photo Supply Company Photo Finishing Cather & Moling Miller Bros Guitars Ocarinas Gibson, Martin, Mapes of _ TEX RITTER Roy Acuff Ernest Tubb Gene Autry Gibson Martin W. Boscawen St Miles Music CO
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