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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1946

Page

6

Sacred Heart Witnesses Zoe Lemley Allard Wedding

Zoe Headley Lemley and Leon P. Allard wed at Sacred Heart with Rev. Heye officiating. Attendants included Alice Lemley as maid of honor, Charles Lemley as best man, and Leonard Sheads and Maurice Lemley Jr. as ushers. After a Washington trip they will live in Woonsocket Rhode Island.

Sacred Heart Church Zoe Headley Lemley Maurice Painter Lemley Stephens City Leon P. Allard Dedeon E. Allard Hamlet Avenue Woonsocket Rhode Island Heye Philemena LaRue Elizabeth Grimm Alice K. Lemley Charles Robert Lemley Alice Lemley Leonard Sheads Alexandria Maurice P. Lemley, Jr Washington, D. C R. I Stephens City High School Winchester Memorial Hospital Medical College of Virginia Richmond Allard Mount Saint Charles Academy Hill College Incorporated Wake Forest College N. C University of Illinois U. S. Army Finance Department Boston University of Harvard

Christmas Visits and New Year Party Planned

Returned home Saturday Mr and Mrs C W Ritter and Mr and Mrs P Hunter Miller with infant Mary Hunter spent Christmas day with Mr and Mrs S Garner Edmonds in Arlington Virginia Mr and Mrs Miller left Thursday to visit friends in the southern part of the state They returned to their home Saturday Also spent Christmas in High Spire Pennsylvania Mr and Mrs J T Samsell spent Christmas holidays with relatives in High Spire Pa Will entertain New Years Eve Dr and Mrs H R DuPuy will entertain at a New Year party at their home on South Stewart Street

C. W. Ritter P. Hunter Miller Mary Hunter S. Garner Edmonds Arlington Miller High Spire J. T. Samsell H. R. DuPuy South Stewart Street Charles Paget Ronnie Paget Charles Paget, Jr Philadelphia Berryville

Marriage of Miss Charlotte Grace Charles to Eldon S Spaid

Announcement of the December 25 ceremony at Martinsburg West Virginia Baptist Church parsonage. Bride Miss Charlotte Grace Charles of Marietta Pennsylvania daughter of Mr and Mrs Christian E Charles. Groom Eldon S Spaid son of Mrs M Spaid and the late Jo A Spaid of Winchester Virginia. They plan to reside in Winchester and honeymoon in Washington and points north.

Charlotte Grace Charles Christian E. Charles Marietta Eldon S. Spaid M. Spaid Jo A. Spaid Winchester Baptist Church Martinsburg W. Va John Ward Brown East Donegal Twp. High School Maytown Spaid John Handley High School Pennsylvania Railroad Washington Points North Amherst Street

Families Visit Sunnyside With Military News

Mr and Mrs Tony Lee and son Gleason Lee join Mr and Mrs Harold Baughman and son Doug las and Pfc and Mrs Edwin Baughman at Sunnyside. Harold stays a week with his mother before Johns Hopkins studies resume January 6. Baughman is transferred from Fort Belvoir Virginia Engineers to New Mexico early January.

Tony Lee Gleason Lee Harold Baughman Douglas Edwin Baughman Baltimore Virgil Baughman Sunnyside Johns Hopkins University Pfc. Baughman Fort Belvoir Engineers Army New Mexico

Miss Maggie Moore Murray Visits Mr Carbaugh Kin in Stephens City

Miss Maggie Moore Murray of Arlington and Mrs. Victor Carbaugh of William and Mary College Williamsburg Va visit Mr and Mrs H M Carbaugh at Stephens City to see the family and spend time together.

Maggie Moore Murray Arlington Victor Carbaugh William and Mary College Williamsburg, Va Mr. Carbaugh Mrs H. M. Carbaugh Stephens City

Middleton Koontz Marriage Celebrated in Winchester Home

The marriage of William W. Middleton and Ruby R. Koontz was solemnized on Saturday December 28 at 4 o clock in the home of the bride's sister Mrs H B Barr of Winchester. The double ring ceremony was conducted by Rev R A Whitten in a living room decorated with poinsettias and cathedral candles. A reception followed. Mrs Middleton is a bookkeeper at Peoples Bank Mt Jackson and Mr Middleton has been manager of Mt Airy Farm for ten years. The couple left for a short wedding trip and will reside in Mt Jackson upon return.

William W. Middleton Ruby R. Koontz H. 8. Barr Winchester R. A. Whitten Middleton Peoples Bank Mt. Jackson Mr. Middleton Mt. Airy Farm Gourge

Visitors During Xmas Holidays at Walter Carters

Visitors at the Walter Carters home in Stephens City during Christmas holidays included Mr and Mrs Willis Lee and daughter Gloria from Hartsburg PA and Mrs Grady Sparrow of Philadelphia along with Mr and Mrs Robert Carter and their son from Winchester. Norval Hottle and daughter Petcy and Mrs Hottle traveled to Washington to visit her sister Mrs Curtis Bowers for the weekend.

Walter Carter Stephens City Willis Lee Gloria Hartsburg Grady’s Sparrow Philadelphia Robert Carter Winchester Washington Norval Hottle Petcy

Simpson-Cather Vows Said In Round Hill

The Round Hill ceremony united Miss Betty Ruth Simpson and Mr. Granville Garlin Cather in a private service at the Round Hill Episcopal church. The bride wore a powder blue suit with navy accessories and carried a marked prayer book. The couple plans to live in Winchester at Crestwood after a wedding trip.

David Thomas Round Hill Rae Betty Ruth Simpson A. D. Simpson Granville Garlin Cather G. Cather Cather Paul E. Schultz Round Hill Episcopal Church Archie Delaney Simpson Washington, D. C A. T. Duncan Kenneth M. Cather Winchester Winchester Memorial Hospital School of Nursing Navy Nurse Corps Handley High School Army Southwest Pacific Cather and Molin Crestwood

Club Meetings WSC S Delays New Year Session

The W. S. C. S. of Macedonia Methodist church postpones New Year meeting to January 3. The January 8 gathering will be at Arthur B Armel home on Front Royal Road at 7 45 with Mrs J W Newcome leading devotionals. Also Jubilee Church Ladies Aid meets Thursday at 2 PM at Mrs Floyd Wines home.

W. S.C. S. of Macedonia Methodist Church Arthur B. Armel Front Royal Road J. W. Newcome Ladies Aid Ladies Aid of the Jubilee Church Floyd Wine

Civic League Luncheon Set for January 3 at George Washington Hotel

The Civic League holds its regular monthly luncheon on Friday January 3 with lunch served at 12 30. Quota Club gathering set for January 2 at 6 pm in the Baptist Church lecture room for its regular business meeting.

Civic League George Washington Hotel Baptist Church

Y T C to Hold January 2 Meeting with Garber

The Y T C monthly meeting is set for 7 30 pm Thursday January 2 at 204 Parkway with Mrs H B Garber hosting Miss Charlotte Grandstaff in charge All members are urged to attend. Simultaneously the Girl's Athletic Association holds its regular January meeting January 2 at 8 pm in the Elk club room with plans to be discussed and no council meeting beforehand.

H. B. Garber Parkway Charlotte Grandstaff Girl’s Athletic Association Elk’s Club

Turkey dinner hosts entertain guests from Welltown and Stephens City

Mr and Mrs Luther Shutts entertained at a Sunday turkey dinner at their Latane home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Harvey Yeakley and daughter Iva. Mr and Mrs George Yeakley of Welltown. Mr and Mrs Ray Hicks of Stephens City. Mrs David Sencindiver. Miss Lucile Senciadiver. Mr and Mrs Raymond Burke. and Mrs John Senciadiver.

Luther Shutts Latane Street Harvey Yeakley Iva George Yeakley Welltown Ray Hicks Stephens City David Sencindiver Lucile Senciadiver Raymond Burke John Senciadiver

Miss Mable Miller Plans Four Day Visit in Augusta

Miss Mable Miller will leave on New Year’s Day to spend four days with her aunt Mrs. Ralph Combs in Augusta West Virginia.

Augusta Mable Miller Ralph Combs W. Va

Miss Barham Weds Mr. Alexander in Maryland ceremony

Announcement of the marriage of Miss Charlotte Barham daughter of Mrs Mary Barham and the late Robert Barham of Berryville Pike Winchester to Mr William D Alexander Jr son of Mr and Mrs W D Alexander Sr of Acorn Heights City. They wed at the Lutheran Parsonage Frederick Maryland Christmas Day at 10 am with attendants Lonnie Barham and Helen Arnold. Mrs Alexander works at Winchester Knitting Mills and Mr Alexander a World War II veteran employed by Shenandoah Wholesalers Front Royal VA.

Wilfred Harris Mary C. Chilton Robert S. Chilton Jeffersonton Wilfred L. Harris G. G. Harris Stephensburg Charlotte Barham Mary Barham Robert Barham Berryville Pike Winchester William D. Alexander, Jr W. D. al 7Aes Sr Acorn Heights, Ciy W. Garett Lutheran Parsonage Frederick Lonnie Barham Helen Arnold Berryville Alexander Winchester Knitting Mills Shenandoah Wholesalers Front Royal J. C. Digges, Jr Christiansburg Clarke

Birth of John Michael Miller at Winchester Memorial Hospital

Dr and Mrs James A Miller welcome a son born last night in Winchester Memorial Hospital. The baby is named John Michael and the mother is former Susan Steck of the city.

James A. Miller Winchester Memorial Hospital John Michael

Smallwood Announces Birth Of Son In Local Hospital

Mr and Mrs Wilson Smallwood Rt 3 this city receive congratulations on the birth of a son on December 7 at the local hospital.

Wilson Smallwood Rt. 3

Births and Congratulations Across Virginia and West Virginia

Being extended congratulations are offered to Fred Jones Jr and wife in Berryville on a daughter born December 30 at 4 48 a m in Winchester Hospital. Heyward Shackleford and wife in Board Hill announce a daughter born December 28. Daniel Lackey and wife in Cedarville announce a son born December 29 in Winchester Hospital. William Hahn and wife in Wardensville welcome a baby boy born December in Winchester Hospital.

Fred Jones Jr Berryville Winchester Hospital Heyward Shackleford Board Hill, Va Winchester Memorial Hospital Daniel Lackey Cedarville, Va Hahn William Hahn Wardensville W. Va

Sunday Dinner Hosted by Elmer Tusing at Stephens City

Elmer Tusing and his wife entertained a holiday dinner at their Stephens City home Sunday evening. Guests included Mrs. Fred Sandus, Mr. Sandus of Mathias West Virginia, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Combs Augusta West Virginia, Mrs. Bessie Patterson and daughter, Curtis Tusing, Miss Marie Boyd, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lee and two children, Mable and Paul Miller of Winchester. Congressman and Mrs R J Corbett of Bellevue Pennsylvania were guests of Mr and Mrs W S McClintock over the holidays. Mrs Corbett is a sister of Mr McClintock.

Elmer Tusing Stephens City Tusing Fred Sandus Sandus Mathias W. Va Ralph Combs Augusta W. Va Bessie Patterson Curtis Tusing Marie Boyd Paul Lee Mable Paul Miller Winchester

Lesson In English by W L Gordon Panegyrist defined

A compact English lesson explains common word misuse and pronunciation. It highlights flier vs flyer, grevious, melee spelling, and a vocabulary goal. The daily word Panegyrist is defined as a eulogizer with pronunciation tips.

Modern Etiquette Q&A on Gifts Condolences and Privacy

A Q and A column advises on generous etiquette for giving and declining, notes personal wishes matter most, and suggests a brief condolence template. It also condemns discussing a friend's rent as inappropriate, promoting tact and privacy in social exchanges.

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Owens Family Returns From Berryville Visit

Captain and Mrs Edward Owens and Master Jimmy Owens returned to Richmond Sunday night after a weekend in Berryville with Mr and Mrs Hugh Owens and Mrs Eleanor Orr Dorsey. Mr and Mrs Thomas Eisen also returned to Richmond after visiting friends in Ber.

Edward Owens Jimmy Owens Richmond Berryville Hugh Owens Eleanor Orr Dorsey Thomas Eisen Ber Louis Lickey Washington Mrs H. H. Lickey

Berryville Social Notes Highlight Local Travel and Visits

Berryville residents share Christmas travels and New Year family visits. Miss Martha Jane Jones returns to Charlottesville after visiting her parents. Col Joel Griffing leaves Berryville with son Joel Griffing Jr. for Richmond. Many neighbors host relatives from Richmond Washington Baltimore Philadelphia and beyond during the holiday period.

Berryville Martha Jane Jones University of Virginia Hospital Charlottesville Thomas Jones

Berryville Social Notes Highlight Winchester Visits

Mr and Mrs Benjamin Potts of Winchester spent Christmas in Berryville with Mr and Mrs Roy E Potts. Mr and Mrs Ralph N Dorsey hosted guests the latter part of the week. Miss Massey Hawthorne of Winchester was also present for social greetings.

Ralph N. Dorsey Miss Massey Hawthorne Winchester

Also Mentioned on This Page

Brooks’ Pharmacy Winchester — Front Royal Chambersburg Middleton-Koontz Business College W. Boscawen St Gaunt’s Drug Store 8. N. Johnston Miss Barham Mrs. Miller Smallwood’s Corbett R. J. Corbett Bellevue W. S. McClintock W. L. Gordon Lovett Bros N. Loudoun St Roberta Lee Joel D. Griffing Selective Service Joel Griffing, Jr W. S. Carper Brooklyn E. A. Sweeney S. A. Beyland King George, Va Lula B. Shepherd Bill Shackleford T. J. Fadely Jack Shackleford Son Virginia Avis Carlisle Thomas Lee Carlisle Granville Carlisle Air Park College St. Louis, MO Nicholas Morrison Ann. Morrison Waynesboro, Va Kerwinsville, Pa Harry Lusby Arlington, Va R. S. Blackburn Smith E. L. Tessier Gilbert McKown Mr. McKown Mrs. Green Norfolk, Va Albert Long Dane Long Ryville Benjamin Potts Winchester, Va Harry Potts Roy E. Potts the Commercial & Savings Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Corrigan RUG Cleaners J. G. Holsinger & Son Loudoun Jones WINC L&f Stone Cameron St Capitol Pine Motor CO Dodge- Plymouth Cather & Moling Loudoun ST Bear Timberlake
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