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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1946

Page

8

Miss Peggy Anderson Weds Henry Stuckey Flowers in Sumter

Miss Peggy Anderson daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul E Anderson of 147 Montague and Henry Stuckey Flowers son of Mr and Mrs Kamp Flowers of 225 Hasel Street Sumter were married at Braddock Street Methodist Church Saturday at 7 pm. The Rev Thomas J Hawkins officiated. Bridesmaids included Eloise Osborn Mrs J P Brogdon and Mrs Seymour Keer. The ceremony featured candlelight satin gown for the bride and velvet gowns for the bridesmaids with chrysanthemum bouquets.

Braddock Street Methodist Church Peggy Anderson Paul E. Anderson Montague City Henry Stuckey Flowers W. Kampton Flowers Hasel Street Sumter S. C Thomas J. Hawkins Monte Miller George P. Miller Don Fisher Strasburg Helen Woore Eloise Osborn J. P. Brogdon Seymour Keer Chicago

Social Notes on Miss Ann Miller’s Wedding

Miss Ann Miller of this city served as junior bridesmaid at a Christmas season wedding. Guests included Coleman Courtney of Sumter and ushers Sim Wright Seymour Keer and Charles Zuckerman George W. Miller. A reception followed at 147 Montague Avenue with outfits described and out‑of‑town guests listed. the couple planned a wedding trip to the Eastern Coast and Mr Flowers is a Clemen son College student and former Sumter High School graduate.

Ann Miller Coleman Courtney Sumter Sim Wright Seymour Keer Chicago Charles Zuckerman George W. Miller Montague Avenue Helen Grove Anderson S. C Flowers Sumter High School Clemenson College Clemenson 8. C Charles B. Baker Jack P. Lindsay Baker South Washington Street W. Hampton Flowers Frank Chandler Gail Front Royal Nelson Lynn Manassas Virginia Miller Woodstock C. S. Hurn John Riddleberger W. K. Cooley Lois Crabill Strasburg Mildred Carey Delma McInturff Washington, D. C Rice Levi, Jr Berryville

Betrothal of Miss Ann Mumma to Ralph Meade Dorsey

Rear Admiral M C Mumma and Mrs Mumma announce the engagement of their daughter Ann to Ralph Meade Dorsey son of Mr and Mrs Ralph N Dorsey of Berryville. Miss Mumma is a graduate of St Marys Seminary and Mr Dorsey a University of Virginia alumnus and U S Navy lieutenant who served in the Pacific. The wedding is planned for Berryville in summer with guests from Winchester Charles Town Millwood White Post Washington DC and Berryville.

Ann Mumma R. Meade Dorsey M. C. Murmma Mumma Ann Ralph Meade Dorsey Ralph N. Dorsey Berryville St. Mary’s Seminary St. Mary’s City Mr. Dorsey University of Virginia U. S. Naval Reserve Mummas Dorseys Dorsey Winchester Charles Town Millwood White Post Washington, D. C

Joy to the World hymn origins and notes

The article explores the Christmas carol Joy to the World, its 1719 origin by Isaac Watts, Handel’s Messiah influence via Lowell Mason, and how four nationalities are represented in its composition. Ida Sue Kidd writes the piece.

Issac Watts England Lowell Mason George Frederick Handel Jesus

Girl Scouts to Carole Tonight on South Braddock Corner

Troops 10 and 16 of the Girl Scouts hold a Christmas caroling meet tonight at 7 PM at the corner of South Braddock Street and Handley Boulevard.

Girl Scouts Cooner South Braddock Street Handley Blvd

Girl Scout Troop 4 December Activities Include Doll Making

Members of Girl Scout Troop 4 spent December making dressed dolls and assisting the Fellowship Club. They hosted a Christmas party Friday with five trees decorated and donated to Memorial Hospital, and Saturday sold tuberculosis tags. The group plans to end the season with an annual caroling event this evening.

Girl Scout Troop No. 4 Fellowship Club Memorial Hospital

Student Ralph Snapp Jr. Returns for Christmas

Home from Carnegie Tech Ralph B. Snapp Jr. arrived Saturday from Carnegie Tech Pittsburgh to spend the Christmas holidays at the home of his parents Dr and Mrs Ralph B Snapp on Fairmont avenue.

Carnegie Tech Ralph B. Snapp, Jr Pittsburgh Ralph B. Snapp Fairmont Avenue Bob Jones College Blanca Tbba Danley Cleveland, Tenn West Whitloc Avenue

Visiting Relatives Arrive for Holidays in West Clifford

Miss Rosalie Oakes arrived Saturday night from Atlanta to spend the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Oakes, on West Clifford Street. Mrs. Jack ONeal arrived yesterday from Washington to join the family for the holiday season.

Rosalie Oakes Atlanta J. C. Oakes West Clifford Street Jack O'Neal Washington, D. C Mrs. Oakes Mrs. Vincent Fansler Washington

Local Parents Welcome Babies at Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs Moris Tarman Rectortown announce a son born early this morning Mrs Tarman is the former Miss Josephine Carter. Mr and Mrs Charles Parish Gore are parents of a daughter born early this morning Memorial Hospital. Mrs Parisa former Miss Eliada Michael. Mr and Mrs James C Boyce 107 Euclid Ave receive congratulations on a son born early yesterday Memorial Hospital. Mrs Boyce formerly Miss Maxine Hupp. Mr and Mrs Hary W Copp 307 South Braddock Street announce a daughter born early yesterday Memorial Hospital. Mrs Copp formerly Miss Kathleen Hausenfluck. Mr and Mrs Lee Anderson Yellow Springs W Va are parents of a son born early yesterday Memorial Hospital. Mrs Anderson is former Miss Margit LaFFollette. Mr and Mrs Maynard Boyce 128 12 North Loudoun Street are parents of a son born last evening Memorial Hospital. Mrs Boyce formerly Miss Emma Lee Herbaugh.

Moris Tarman Rectortown Memorial Hospital Tarman Josephine Carter Charles Parish Gore Parisa Eliada Michael James C. Boyce Euclid Avenue Anderson Margit Laffollette Maynard Boyce North Loudoun Street Boyce Emma Lee Herbaugh

Local Families Welcome Newborns at Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs Herbert Russell of Stephens City announce a son born Saturday morning at Memorial Hospital. Mrs Russell is the former Ann Thomas Stickley. Mr and Mrs Loyal Milburn of 210 South Cameron Street report a daughter born Saturday evening at Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs Willard Pearson of Clifton Virginia announce a son born Saturday night at Memorial Hospital.

Herbert Russell Stephens City Memorial Hospital Russell Ann Thomas Stickley Loyal Milburn South Cameron Street Willard Pearson Clifton

Births Reported at Memorial Hospital This Week

Mr and Mrs Willie Grimes of Upperville announce a son born Friday at Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs Delmar Hibbard of 609 South Kent Street greet a daughter born Friday at Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs George W Rowland of Bunker Hill West Virginia celebrate a daughter born Friday morning at Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs Lee Roy Garrison of 113 Morningside Drive report a daughter born early Saturday morning.

Willie Grimes Upperville Memorial Hospital Delmar Hibbard South Kent Street Memorial Hospitll George W. Rowland Bunker Hill W. Va Lee Roy Garrison Morningside Drive This City

Miss Rhoda White Improves After Appendectomy

Rhoda White of Middleway West Virginia daughter of Mrs. Lee White and the late Mr White recently underwent an appendectomy at Memorial Hospital and is reported to be improving satisfactorily. She is a longtime employee of the Charles Town J C Penney store and many friends wish her a speedy recovery.

Rhoda White Lee White Mr. White Middleway W. Va Memorial Hospital Miss White Charles Town J. C. Penny Store

Midnight Candlelight Service At Grace Lutheran Church

A Christmas Eve midnight service will be held at Grace Lutheran Church at 11 PM led by Pastor Rev. William E. Eisenberg with choir under H. C. McMurtry and planned special selections. The public is invited.

Grace Lutheran Church William E. Eisenberg H. C. McMurtry Chanters Floyd W. Haines Market Street Methodist Church Mildred Jones Isaac Steenson Cork Street Santa Claus

Visiting S in Alexandria with Sister

Miss Louise Gray of Courtfield avenue is spending the holiday season with her sister Mrs. Harry C. Stouffer at her home in Alexandria.

Alexandria Louise Gray Courtfield Avenue City Harry C. Stouffer

Gertrude Barton School Holds Christmas Party

The Gertrude Barton Nursery School held its annual Christmas party with near full attendance. Children, mothers, and committee members enjoyed games, carols, and a luncheon. Gifts, student crafts, and a gift of calendars were shared with a Winchester England nursery school in return reciprocity.

Gertrude Barton Gertrude Barton Nursery School Lillie Adams Mary Welch Betty Gren Winchester England J. W. Arthur Atcing Barton Helen H. Wright City Welfare Board Wright

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