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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1955

Page

10

Donna Dey and Kenneth Swain Wedding at First Evangelical

Miss Donna Dey of 321 West Cork Street married Kenneth Bryan Swain of Middletown at 6 p.m. December 21 in the First Evangelical United Brethren Church. The ceremony featured poinsettias, palms, and candelabra. bridesmaid Elizabeth Lunsford and best man Leland Teets. The bride, trained in Handley High School 1954, served in the WAC and is stationed in Cheyenne. the groom is a Roper High School alumnus. The couple departed for a Gettysburg honeymoon after the ceremony.

Donna Dey W. Cork St Kenneth Bryan Swain Middletown Carl W. Hiser First Evangelical United Brethren Church William Armistead Dey Mr. Dey John W. Swain Adam J. de Hart Elizabeth Lunsford Clearbrook Leland Teets Boyce Gettysburg Swain Handley High School Woman's Air Force Cheyenne Wyo Roper High School Roper, N

Calendar of Events and Births

Calendar of events lists December gatherings including Rotary Club at George Washington Hotel and Women of Moose at Home. Other items include Flight B squad at 37 E Bos cawen St and Round Hill Fire Co shooting match at Harry Patternson's farm followed by Woodmen of the World and Fraternal Order of Eagles at their homes. Births.

Rotary Club George Washington Hotel Women of Moose Round Hill Fire Co Harry Patternson Order of Eagles Eagles

Assistant manager named at Southern States Store

C. is named assistant manager of the Southern States Store in Stephens City, taking on responsibilities at the local outlet.

Miss Sirk Weds Max Milburn in Home Ceremony

Miss Alice Katherine Sirk daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Sirk Route 2 and Max Grover Milburn son of Mr and Mrs Janney Milburn Route 2 were married Saturday afternoon at 4 oclock. Rev R F Schmucker officiated at his home 415 N Loudoun St. Attendant was Mr Robert Davis of Frederick County. The bride wore a tan dress with matching accessories. He works for the American Brake Shoe Company. They will reside with the groom's parents after a brief wedding trip.

Alice Katherine Sirk Robert Sirk Route 2 Max Grover Milburn Janney Milburn R. F. Schmucker Loudoun St Robert Davis Frederick County Handley High School Stonewall School American Brake Shoe Company

Mrs Hodge Weds Mr Hawkins At 5 In Woodstock

Mrs Mabel Miller Hodge and Melville Charles Hawkins were married Saturday afternoon at 5 oclock by the Rev R F Schmucker at his home 415 N Loudoun St. Mrs Hawkins is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Miller of Woodstock and attended Woodstock High School. Mr Hawkins is the son of Mr and Mrs Loring Hawkins of Hampshire County West Virginia and attended Capon Bridge High School. He is employed by the Plumly Lumber Company. The couple will be at home at Clearbrook after the first of the year.

Mabel Miller Hodge Melville Charles Hawkins R. F. Schmucker N. Loudoun St Hawkins Charles Miller Woodstock Woodstock High School Mr. Hawkins Loring Hawkins Hamshire County W. Va Capon Bridge High School Plumly Lumber Company Clearbrook

New Year Ball Reservations Continue at George Washington Hotel

A few tickets remain for the Auxiliary to Memorial Hospital New Year’s Eve Ball at the George Washington Hotel. Reservations must be made by Friday through Mrs. Delmer Robinson Jr. Tickets are to be picked up today and tomorrow at Buzzella’s Shop. Members of the Auxiliary to Post 2128 VFW plan a 6 p.m. gathering Friday at Mrs. Albert McCormac’s home to visit Newton D. Baker in Martinsburg and present a show.

Memorial Hospital George Washington Hotel Delmer Robinson, Jr Buzzella's Albert McCormac S. Kent St Newton D. Baker Martinsburg

Watchnight Service at Gainesboro Methodist Church

Gainesboro Methodist Church hosts a Watchnight Service on December 31 at 8 p m. The program includes quartets solos and choir selections as part of the observance.

Gainesboro Gainesboro Methodist Church

Jones Celebrate Golden Anniversary At Home

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lee Jones of 428 West Cecil Street marked their Golden Wedding anniversary on Christmas Day with a reception at their home. More than 100 guests attended hosted by their four sons and families including Laurens P. Jones Forrest E. Jones Elizabeth City NC George W. Jones Robert L. Jones Jr. Denny W. Whitmore Nancy Jones Terry L. Jones Ann E. Jones. Mr. Jones is a founder and president of Jones Funeral Home and a former Master Sergeant with service on the Mexican Border in 1916. They were married in 1905 and plan an extended January trip to Florida.

Robert Lee Jones W. Cecil St Laurens P. Jones This City Forrest E. Jones Elizabeth City N. C George W. Jones Robert L. Jones, Jr Denny W. Whitmore Nancy Jones Terry L. Jones Ann E. Jones Jones Lillie Eliza Bear Anthony and Anna Bell Watkins Bear Ridgeway W. Va William and Florence Jones City John Kerr School The Kurtz Virginia Mrs. Jones Mr. Jones Frederick County Jones Funeral Home Shenandoah Florida

Social Notes. Local gatherings and travel updates.

Mr and Mrs Clarke T Cooper and Miss Lynn Cooper entertain informally for Miss Charlotte Gillet Knight and John Bell Martin whose marriage is on Friday. The Robinson family return to Glen Rock after visiting Dr and Mrs W P McGuire. W Nelson Page and Thomas Byrd depart for a hunting trip in Charleston with Capt Harry Guggenheim. Heath family from Knoxville arrive for New Year with deGrange family. Miss Pollard Sjostrom and Solenberger fly to Atlanta for Betsy Turner and Philip Wilson’s wedding. Dr and Mrs William G Way of Richmond welcomed daughter Susan Flournoy on Christmas Day. Galvin Matcher of New York mentioned.

Clarke T. Cooper Lynn Cooper Amherst St Charlotte Gillet Knight John Bell Martin Joseph Robinson Glen Rock, N. J W. P. McGuire Handley Blvd W. Nelson Page Mr. Thomas Byrd Charleston, D. C Capt Harry Guggenheim Augusta Richards Pollard Jane Sjostrom Lillian Solenberger Atlanta, Ga Edward P. Turner Miss Pollard Betsy Carter Turner Philip Pendleton Wilson William G. Way Richmond Susan Flournoy

Holiday Guests and Travelers Visit Local Residents

City hosted by Rev and Mrs L H Smallwood and family for the holidays. Local residents welcomed guests from Stephenson Berryville Cedar Creek and Arlington. A Washington couple planned to sail to Japan to join a stationed husband. Airman Dennis Lillis arrived in town. Georgia visits and a trip to Warm Springs noted with Roosevelt reference.

Don C. Hall Washington, D. C Oakland Calif Japan Capt. Hall

Clark and McDonald Families Visit Relatives This Christmas

The Rev. and Mrs. James Clark of Wake Forest North Carolina visit Dr. FE T Clark and Mrs. Clark on West Piccadilly Street. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel K McDonald of Philadelphia Pennsylvania spend Christmas with Mrs. McDonald’s father, Mr. E P Bean on Stewart Street.

James Clark Wake Forest N. C Mr. Clark FE. T. Clark Mrs. Clark W. Piccadilly St Samuel K. McDonald Philadelphia

Births December 27 to Mr and Mrs Paul Benson

A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Benson Route 1. Mrs. Benson is the former Miss Caroline Solenberg.

Paul Benson Route 1 Benson Caroline Solenberger

Rites Tomorrow For Mrs Crane

Funeral service for Mrs. Luella Hahn Crane, who died Monday night in Memorial Hospital, is set for tomorrow afternoon. Friends meet at Giffin Funeral Home in Capon Bridge at 1 30 p m and proceed to Fairview Lutheran Church for services. The Rev S J Goode and the Rev Roy Neff will officiate. Burial follows in the churchyard. Survivors include brother Van Hahn of Capon Bridge.

Luella Hahn Crane Memorial Hospital Giffin Capon Bridge Fairview Lutheran Church S. J. Goode Roy Neff van Hahn

Mrs Jackson Dies In Berryville

Elizabeth Jackson died at her Berryville home born in Loudoun County survived by husband Charles E. Jackson. Funeral service Sunday at 2 PM from St. Luke's Baptist Church Berryville with Rev. John Clark, pastor officiating. Burial in Milton Valley Cemetery.

Elizabeth Jackson Berryville Loudoun County Charles E. Jackson St. Luke's Baptist Church John Clark Milton Valley Cemetery

Court Cases Alston Wayne Garrett Reckless Driving

The case names Alston Wayne Garrett of 1106 Berryville Ave as defendant in a reckless driving matter. The record cites a monetary amount of $79.25.

Alston

Etiquette Tips on Tableware and Attire

Roberta Lee answers common questions on butter knife placement, wearing a white veil for first marriages, and whether to remove gloves at luncheon. The guidance favors visual harmony with silver, approves a white veil for first marriages, and confirms gloves should be removed for luncheons.

Lesson in English by W. L. Gordon

English lesson by W. L. Gordon discusses word usage and common mispronunciations. It advises avoiding vague phrases and encourages precise expressions and correct pronunciation for clear communication.

W. L. Gordon

Word of the Day Practice Piece

The text explains pronunciation and usage notes for words like anesthetist and gaol. It defines feculence as filthiness and gives an example about milk quality.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Social Miss Dey Mr. Swain Barr Studio Bobbie Conrad Air Force Reserve E. Boscawen St Miss Sirk Max Milburn Winchester Bobbsey Twins Hardy Boys Nancy Drew Grossett & Dunlap Books Sgrap Books AY Books Mrs. Hodge VFW Stephens City Stephens City High School Alumni Association Patton’s Societeers Gaunt Corner Gerrard & Valley Ave Milton S. Heath, Jr Knoxville, Tenn Mr. Galvin Matcher New York Gilbert Helsley Carl Lee Robert Mary Ann Pauline Stephenson Lelia Helsley Jesse Lee Annie Lee Nancy Helsley Mary Louise Helsley Cedar Creek Dennis E. Lillis Mary Lillis N. Braddock St Air Force Base Lyndall, Fla Don Hough Fairmont Ave International Trade Mart New Orleans Marjorie Grim Arlington Mrs Ray Grim Braddock St Ernestine Henry Little White House Warm Springs Franklin D. Roosevelt Westport Lovett Bros Fos Dellot AAA Mrs. Crane Roberta Lee the Commercial & Savings Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Armstrong’s Products Royelle Cather’s Department Store Winchester, Virginia Timberlake Buzzella N. Main St Lovett’s Tweedie
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