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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1955

Page

9

Wedding Bells for Huby Shelburne and John Williams

Miss Anne Huby Shelburne daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Shelburne of Unger West Virginia wed John H Williams RD3 USN son of Mr and Mrs Charles Williams of this city on December 12 at 4 PM in First Presbyterian Church The ceremony was performed by Dr George D Jackson The bride wore a winter white suit and carried a white Bible with white orchids Her sister Martha Williams served as maid of honor Best man was Charles Williams Jr Williams is in the U S Navy aboard the USS Wisconsin The couple will reside at 410 N Loudoun St

Huby Anne Shelburne Clarence Shelburne Unger W. Va John H. Williams Charles Williams George D. Jackson First Presbyterian Church Martha Williams Charles Williams, Jr

Miss Brill to Wed Mr. Fogle Saturday

Miss Mildred Irene Brill the daughter of Mr and Mrs W L Brill of Star Tannery will marry Richard Harold Fogle the son of Mr and Mrs Frank W Fogle Jr of Hayfield Saturday at 2 PM in Gravel Springs Lutheran Church. Friends are welcome. Cedar Creek Church Will Have Program Christmas Day at 7 PM.

Mildred Irene Brill W. L. Brill Star Tannery Richard Harold Fogle Frank W. Fogle Hayfield Gravel Springs Lutheran Church

Miss Marie Rainsberger Wed J Miller McDonald

The marriage of Miss Marie Rainsberger and J Miller McDonald of this city took place on December 8 at 3 o'clock in the afternoon in Frederick Maryland. The Rev Clark performed the ceremony in the Methodist parsonage. Mrs McDonald is daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry W Rainsberger Jr of 513 S Loudoun St. Mr McDonald is son of the late Mr and Mrs L W McDonald of this city. at 375 Gray Ave.

Marie Rainsberger J. Miller McDonald Frederick Clark McDonald Harry William Rainsberger, Jr S. Loudoun St L. W. McDonald Gray Ave

Christmas Program at Timber Ridge Assembly of God Church

A Christmas program will be presented Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the Timber Ridge Assembly of God Church located 20 miles north just off 522.

Timber Ridge

Christmas Programs At Mt Williams And Braddock Churchs

St Johns Lutheran Mt Williams will host its annual Christmas program Saturday at 7 30 p m with Sunday School children and Rev E B Smith showing a movie Gui ding Star The Braddock Street Methodist Intermediate M Y F will hold its Christmas party tomorrow at 7 30 p m featuring a tree trim a skit Christmas in Many Lands and a reading of the Christmas story Gifts will be exchanged and refreshments served

St. John’s Lutheran Church Mt. Williams E B. Smith Braddock Street Methodist Church

Calendar of events December schedule listings

Local clubs and organizations announce December activities with meetings at George Washington Hotel and Legion Home. Highlights include Kiwanis at 12 15 p m on December 21 and various 7 30 to 8 p m gatherings for Exchange Club Moose Lodge Rebekah Lodge AA Rotary and more at multiple venues in town.

Round Hill School Board of Control of Exchange Club E. Boscawen Order of Moose Rebekah Lodge Alcoholics Anonymous Baptist Church Eagles Eagles Home George Washington Hotel Kiwanis Club Legion Home Air Force Reserve Squadron E. Boscawen St Duplicate Bridge Golf Club Rotary Club Women of Moose Moose Home

Christmas Visit Passages and Local Church Programs

A series of holiday arrivals lists students visiting their families including Diana Bauserman Suzanne Smith and others from Mary Baldwin College Southern Seminary Buena Vista and the Medical College of Virginia. Local church groups announce Christmas programs Pilgrims to Bethlehem at Salem Church of the Brethren and a Fairview E U B Church Youth Fellowship Christmas program with recitations pantomimes and music for the public.

Bethlehem Salem Church

Miss Feller Weds Mr. Ellis Omps in Romney

Mrs. Delphia Feller of Romney W Va announces the marriage of her daughter Carol Joyce to Ellis Omps son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Omps Bloomery W Va The ceremony was November 26 at St Luke s Presbyterian Romney Rev P Cary Adams officiated The couple will reside in Washington DC after January 1

Delphia Feller Romney W. Va Carol Joyce Elis Omps Raymond Omps Bloomery P. Cary Adams St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church Brent Cox Richard Feller Betty Feller Elmer Buckley Miss Helen Alkire Mrs. Buckley Harold Omps J. C. Whitacre William Lee Whitacre Whitacre Washington, D. C

Winchester Rebekah Lodge Christmas Program Recalls Santa Visit

After a brief meeting led by Mrs. Katie Harman noble grand the Winchester Rebekah Lodge No 21 held its annual Christmas program at the lodge hall. The Haines Quartet Betty Jo Gilliam Kathy and Barbara Eaves sang Christmas selections. Children performed recitations and Santa distributed gifts. Refreshments were served.

Katie Harman Noble Grand Winchester Rebekah Lodge No. 21 Haines Betty Jo Gilliam Kathy Barbara Eaves Santa Claus

Christmas Party for Fort Loudoun DAR Notables

Fort Loudoun Chapter DAR held a Christmas party at Miss Emma Ridgeway to honor members who joined in 1955. Col Henry A Schauffler sang and led carols. Mrs Schauffler provided piano and carol history. Corsages were given to five 1955 members. Guests included Col and Mrs Schauffler and others. A Chestnut Grove Church youth group Christmas program is set for Friday at 7 30 p m open to the public.

Fort Loudoun Daughters of the American Revolution Emma Ridgeway Henry A. Schauffler Arlington Schauffler Northside Elisha Dick Robert Gaines Charles Hammack Vernon S. McClintock Harold C. Sheetz, Jr Donald Smith Douglas T. Hardesty Col J W. Crider Lynwood Hammond Volunta Millar Methodist Youth Fellowship of the Chestnut Grove Church

Local Students Return for Holidays from Duke and Naval Academy

Young people arrive home for holidays from Duke University in Durham North Carolina and the U S Naval Academy at Annapolis. Sarah Getzendanner daughter of Mr and Mrs C A Getzendanner Miller Street is a Duke junior. Bill Harbaugh son of Mrs E F E Harbaugh West Clifford Street returns from the Bullis School. Roy Cather Jr a VPI student comes home to S Washington Street. Midshipman Edward W Gather son of Mr and Mrs Roy Cather arrives from Annapolis to spend the break.

Diana Bauserman Richmond Professional Institute M. D. Bauserman Valley Ave C. A. Getzendanner Miller St Duke University Durham N. C Bill Harbaugh E. FE. Harbaugh W. Clifford St Bullis School Silver Spring Roy Cather, Jr S. Washington St Edward W. Gather Roy Cather U. S. Naval Academy At Annapolis

Mrs J Victor Arthur and Miss Robbin Arthur Host Luncheon

Mrs J Victor Arthur and Miss Robbin Arthur entertain at their Fairfax Lane home honoring Miss Charlotte Gillet Knight, whose December 30 marriage to John Bell Martin is planned. Douglas D Ritter CSI USN visits parents in Kernstown during leave after 18 months at Sangley Point. He will report to Bainbridge Naval Training Center after leave.

J. Victor Arthur Robbin Arthur Fairfax Lane Charlotte Gillet Knight John Bell Martin Douglas D. Ritter CSI USN Loring S. Ritter Kernstown Naval Sangley Point Philippine Islands Mr. Ritter Naval Training Center Bainbridge

Weddings and births listed in local notices

Attendees at the wedding of Miss Marie Rainsberger and J Miller McDonald include Mr and Mrs Charles Selecka Mr and Mrs Lugene Kingree and Mrs James Fields. Other items note Miss Susan Gucker traveling to Miami for the holiday and guests of Sgt Lillis. Also reported are the Romney wedding of Miss Carol Feller and Ellis Omps and the birth of Peter Kingsley McKee Jr at Memorial Hospital. John Sheppard Campbell is a patient at Memorial Hospital.

Marie Rainsberger J. Miller McDonald Charles Selecka This City Lugene Kingree Middleburg James Fields Purcellville Susan Gucker Memorial Hospital Miami Fla Arthur J. Gucker S-Set John W. Lillis Kathy Sgt. Lillis Mary Lillis N. Braddock St Lillis Japan New Mexico Peter McKee Peter Kingsley McKee, Jr McKee Joyce Butler Robert R. Butler W. Cork St John B. McKee S. Stewart St John Sheppard Campbell Carl L. Campbell W. Clifford St

Births Reported for December 19 Across Several Families

Birth notices list a boy for Mr. and Mrs. Peter McKee of 309 S. Stewart Sr with Joyce Butler as Mrs. McKee previous name. A boy for Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Griffith in Star Route The Plains, with Nannie Edwards as former Miss. A boy and a girl for Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Crouse of Paw Paw, with Ruby Hogbin as prior name. A girl for Mr. and Mrs. Frank Haines of Hayfield, with Evelyn Kerns as former Miss. A girl for Mr. and Mrs. Broaddus Welsh of Front Royal, with Mary DeHaven as former Miss.

Peter McKee S. Stewart Sr McKee Joyce Butler Hugh Griffith the Plains Griffith Nannie Edwards Jerry Crouse Paw Paw Crouse Ruby Hogbin Prank Haines Hayfield Haines Evelyn

New Neighborhood Visit Tips and Etiquette Q A Guide

A concise etiquette Q and A by Roberto Lee covers how long a first call should last for a new neighbor, whether engaged women should wear a diamond ring on the left ring finger, and whether applesauce with pork is best eaten with a fork or spoon.

Number of Americans ever in the Communist Party

About three quarters of a million people in the United States have been members of the Communist Party at one time or another.

United States Communist Party

Arlington couple hosts reception for newlyweds Lloyds

Mr and Mrs George Lester Branner of Arlington entertained at a reception for their son in law and daughter Ronald Edward Lloyd and Jean Rae Branner. The couple married October 22 and will reside at Hillside Garden Apartments. She is a Washington Lee senior and he a graduate.

C. C. Lloyd

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Shelburne Mr. Williams Rush Miss Brill Mr. Fogle Cedar Creek Church Cedar Creek Grade Miss Rainsberger Miller McDonald St. John’s Church Santa Evans Bobbie Conrad Suzanne Smith Sebert Smith Mary Baldwin College Elizabeth Ann Johnston Southern Seminary Buena Vista 8. N. Johnston W. Piccadilly St Hunter Gaunt, Jr Mrs. Gaunt Washington St Medical College of Virginia Richmond Fairview E. U. B Youth Fellowship of the Fairview Miss Feller Mr. Ellis Chestnut Grove Sarah Getzendanner Gaunt Lovett Bros N. Loudoun St Daniel Greens Daniel Green Carol Feller Ellis Omps Austin Hovermale Bonnie Herschel Omps John Stephenson Roberto Lee Margaret L Hodgson HAT & Dress Shop Vanity Fair Partners Lac Petticoat Mrs. Lloyd the Commercial & Savings Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation George Washington St. Mary's Don River Cather’s Department Store Winchester, Virginia COATS Timberlake Goship Loudoun ST Dial 6702
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