County couple wed in Sacred Heart rectory ceremony
Miss June Hope Kyle and Mr. Hugh D Burkhart wed at 3 30 p m December 26 in the Sacred Heart church rectory Winchester Rev J F Bullock officiated Bride is daughter of Mrs Jonathan N Gast of Crainesboro and sister of Reverend E H Kyle of Gainesboro The bridegroom is son of Mr and Mrs G C Burkhart Martinsburg W Va The bridal party included Miss Dorothy Dick and Mr Charles Sencindiver After the ceremony the couple left for a honeymoon to Charleston W Va They will reside with the bride's parents in Martinsburg Va
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June Hope
Kyle
Hugh D. Burkhart
Sacred Heart Church
Winchester
J. F. Bullock
Jonathan .N. Gast
Crainesboro
E. H. Kyle
Gainesboro
G. C. Burkhart
Martinsburg
W. Va
Dorothy Dick
Charles Sencindiver
Inwood
Charleston
Burkhart
Loretta Affleck To Wed Dec. 29
Mrs J R Affleck of Front Rd announces the marriage of Loretta Marie Affleck to James Papke of Broad Ford Pa. The ceremony was by Rev Norman L Trott on Dec 29 in Hagerstown Md. The bride wore a biege gabar dine suit. Attendants were the bride's brother-in-law and sister Mr and Mrs Virgil Comer. The couple left Saturday for Broad Ford Pa to begin residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Affleck
Front Rd
Loretta Marie
James Papke
Broad Ford
Norman L. Trott
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Hagerstown
Virgil Comer
Hockmans Entertained New Year's Eve Party
Mr and Mrs Duane W Hockman hosted a New Year's Eve gathering at their home 2724 Frederick Ave. The game room was festively decorated for dancing and 11 pm refreshments. Attendees included a mix of local and out of town guests from Berryville and Nashville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane W. Hockman
Hom
Frederick Ave
Lee Fisher
William Hockman
Tom Petty
Lee Garber
Boyd
Kermit Satt
Kitty Hottle
Elizabeth McDonald
Elsie Dovel
Doris Boyce
Bruce Orndorff
Herbert Robertson al
J. B. Bell
Bud Drury
Wade Fowler
Berryville
R. J Johnson
Virgil Flatt
Nashville
Rebekah Lodge to Install Officers Tuesday Evening
Rebekah Lodge will hold installation of officers at 8 p m Tuesday. All members are urged to attend. Mrs Frank Bell Taylor formerly of Winchester has accepted a position in the office of Disabled American Veterans. Mrs Taylor had been employed as mail and information clerk at the Mayflower hotel in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
Frank Bell Taylor
Winchester
Office of
Disabled American Veterans
Taylor
Mayflower Hotel
Washington
Calendar of events in Winchester area
January calendar items list 5 and 6 events across churches civic groups PTA and clubs. Activities include Quota Club Bible Study Winchester Civic League GAA Young Mother's circle Friendship Fire Company JCC Women’s Civic League Ladies Aid Woodmen of the World with listed hostesses and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Christian Church
Winchester Civic League
The
Baptist Church
Armel Pta
Young Mother’s Circle
Winchester Presbyterian Church
Harry Straw
Watson Ave
Friendship Fire Company
Miss Armel Bride of Sgt. Brown
Mr and Mrs B H Armel announce the marriage of their daughter Miss June A Armel to Sgt Ralph S Brown Jr USA son of Mr Ralph S Brown and the late Mrs Anna Brown. The ceremony was at 7 p m December 29 in LaVale Cumberland Md before close family. A reception followed at the home of Mr and Mrs Ray Schramm. Mrs Brown formerly assisted Dr James Madden. Sgt Brown is stationed at Fort Mason Cal where they will reside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Schramm
Brown
James Madden
Set. Brown
Fort Mason
Cal
Slonaker-Cunningham Wedding Announced
Miss Patsy Cunningham daughter of Mr and Mrs R G Cunningham married Hubert Junior Slonaker son of Mr and Mrs H G Slonaker at the Evangelical United Brethren church in Keyser West Virginia The double ring ceremony was led by Rev L G Bridgers The bride wore a forest green suit with cinnamon accessories and talisman roses The couple plans a brief wedding trip and will live temporarily with the bride’s parents
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patsy Cunningham
R. G. Cunningham
Hubert Junior Slonaker
H. G. Slonaker
Kearneysville
W. Va
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Keyser
W Va
L. G. Bridgers
Anne Fleming
Winchester
James Judy
Middletown
Ruby Slonaker
Willis Foltz
Martinsburg
Mrs. Slonaker
Dr Chapman to Address Women's Civic League
Dr Paul Chapman will speak to the Women's Civic League at their monthly luncheon tomorrow at 12 30 p m at the George Washington hotel. The Winchester and county public health nurses will attend as guests of the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Chapman
Women’s Civic League
George Washington Hotel
Winchester
Fosters Spend Holiday Homeward in Edenton North Carolina
Mrs. Foster and daughters Diane and Kathy along with Miss Valentina Lakose returned to Edenton after spending the holiday with Mr. and Mrs. Reed Wright Sr. at 602 South Cambridge. Foster, USMC, and St. John Foster were part of the group and are noted as having traveled back to North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Wright
New York
Miss Baker Celebrates 91st Birthday in Family Gathering
Miss Minnie Baker celebrated her 91st birthday on New Year’s Day with a family gathering. Guests included nieces Mrs. Hunter Moss of Charlottesville and Mrs. Harold Crawford of Parkersburg West Virginia, plus Mr. and Mrs. Julian Whiting, Camillus Stokes and daughters, and Haubler Moss with two sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Baker
Hunter Moss
Charlottesville
Harold Crawford
Parkersburg
W. Va
Julian Whiting
Washington
Camillus Stokes
Rockville
Haubler Moss
Baltimore
Miss Baker
Ruby Delawder Weds Joseph Walter Dunlap
Miss Ruby Estelle Delawder of this city daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Delawder formerly of Moorefield West Virginia became the bride of Mr Joseph Walter Dunlap son of Mr and Mrs Jerry Dunlap of Gore Tuesday evening. The Rev Roy F Schmucker performed the ceremony at his home on North Loudoun Street. The bride wore a blue dress with brown accessories. She is employed by the Rockingham Poultry Marketing Cooperative and the bridegroom works with his father in the lumber business. The couple will make their home at Gore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Estelle Delawder
Harry Delawder
Moorefield
W. Va
Joseph Walter Dunlap
Jerry Dunlap
Gore
Roy F. Schmucker
N. Loudoun St
Rockingham Poultry Marketing Cooperative
Engaged Helen Pennington to William Pitcock in Winchester
Mr and Mrs George Pennington of Stephenson announce the engagement of their daughter Helen to William Pitcock son of Mr and Mrs F H Pitcock of Winchester No date yet set for the wedding Miss Pennington is a senior at Stonewall High School and Mr Pitcock attends Hanley High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Pennington
Stephenson
Helen
William Pitcock
F. H. Pitcock
Winchester
Miss Pennington
Stonewall High School
Mr. Pitcock
Hancley High School
Berryville Social Notes Recap of Christmas Week Visits
Berryville social column covers Jimmy Ritter hosting a Christmas party at his grandparents home. Nellie Mae Evans travels to Takoma Park Maryland for Christmas with Hammond and family. Evans attends Mrs E O Russell funeral in Leesburg and visits Ida Wyndham in Winchester. Oden family visits from Jacksonville Florida. death in the Oden family prompted travel to Charles Town. Carroll and Newcomb families host visitors from Farmville and Washington for weekend gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Ritter
Hugh N. Ritter
Nellie Mae Evans
Takoma Park
Hammond
Evans
C. van Deventer
John Seabright
E. O. Russell
Leesburg
Gilbert Oden
Jacksonville
Fla
Berryville
Odens
Charles Town
Oden
Florida
Carl Lewis
Winchester
Births bring two new boys to local families
Birth announcements list a boy born to Mr and Mrs John Rhodes of Upperville with the mother formerly Miss Charlotte Col lock and a boy born to Mr and Mrs Charles Alger on Rt 1A with the mother identified as Mrs Alger continues in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rhodes
Upperville
Local Births Reported For Wymer and Triplett Families
A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wymer at 117 B Cecil Street. The mother is the former Virgilia Nesmith. A son joins Mr. and Mrs. Cletus Triplett at 13 Monmouth Street. Mrs. Triplett is the former Dorothy Embrey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgiana Fletcher
Charles Wymer
Canterbury News Roundup From Canterbury and Nearby
Canterbury Cantreburg notes two week visit by Billy Reed and Douglas Reed students at Massanutten Military Academy. Dinner guests included Fred Gore and son Frederick in Winchester. Ronald Harry returned home to Baltimore after Christmas with grandparents R E Albin. New Year gatherings with Ritenours in Leesburg. Mae Madigan called back to work at Viscos after four months, and Glaizers dined with the Clines on New Year’s Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canterburg
Billy Reed
Douglas Reed
Massanutten Military Academy
R. E. Albin
Fred Gore
Frederick
Hinkle Lamp
Winchester
Ronald Harry
Baltimore
Perry Painter
Bobby Seal
Gale Gregg
Lucious Ritenour
Leesburg
B. B. Pitcock
Frank Pitcock
Refuge
Mae Madigan
Austin Glaize
Middletown
William Cline
Modern Etiquette Q&A on dancing leaving floor wraps and guest letter
The quiz covers leaving the dance floor at the edge to avoid blocking others. It advises guests to remove wraps only after seated and to wait for assistance. It states a weekend guest should mail a bread and buttery letter within a day or two after departing.
Lesson In English by W. L. Gordon
Language tips and word notes from W. L. Gordon discuss misused phrases mispronunciations and misspellings. The piece highlights caution with duty words rabies pronunciation and core spelling examples while promoting daily vocabulary growth centered on the word credulous and its meaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Gordon
State Fines Firm For Failure on Employee Insurance
The State Industrial Commission fined Seyler Lumber Co. of Bluefield $7,200 the largest in state history for failing to provide accident insurance as required by law. The penalty based on $1 per employee per day without coverage, imposed after the commission summoned the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
State Industrial Commission
Seyler Lumber Co
Bluefield
Officials Fail to Appear Before Commission on Oct 17
Company officials were directed to appear before the commission on October 17 but did not attend the hearing. The absence prevents immediate action and may prompt further inquiry by the panel.
Pakistan Recognizes Communist China
Pakistan on January 5 1950 recognized the communist government of China becoming the third non Soviet bloc country to do so. India and Burma had previously extended recognition. The move marks a shift in regional diplomacy and foreign relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karachi
Pakistan
China
India
Burma
Population Growing at 10,000 Daily Pace
An American population estimate shows growth at about 10,000 people per day. The figure reflects a rapid expansion trend and underscores ongoing demographic change across the nation.
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Social
Vlotes
June Kyle
Hugh Burkhart
Loretta Affleck
Hockmans
DAV
Bisma - Rex
Brooks Pharmacy
Winchester & Front Royal Stores
Miss Armel
Sgt. Brown
Dr. Chapman
Clarks
Harley Clark
Fayetteville, N. C
Nancy Sue
Clark
Susie Eaton
Ira G. Eaton
James Edward
Yeakley
Grippe
G. Fred Yeakley
Courtfield Ave
Rae
Gaunt’s Drug Store
Ruby Delawder
Mrs. Brengle
E. E. Brengle Jr
Winchester Hospital
Wrights
Mr. Staples
Ted Staples
C. F. Staples
Berryville Ave
Phi Chi
University of Virginia
Charles Anderson
Front Royal Rd
Kenneth Strowbridge
Welltown Pike
Philadelphia
Corkey
New Jersey
Bessie L. Corkey
Handley School
Spring Lake
N. J
Mr. Mason
Ernest Rhodes
Stanley
Moorehead
Stanley Mason
N. Loudoun St. Ext
Berryville Social Notes
George Russell
Winchester Hospite
Springsburg Farm
Don Ba Iman
Donnie
Fdna Carroll
William E. Carroll
Jack Russell
Charles Jove
Clinton Newcomb
Joyc
Farmville
Hawaii
Honolulu
Clark Gable
Sylvia Ashley
International Soundphoto
W. Boscawen ST
Americas
Requin
Lovett Bros
Canterbury
Virginia
Tweedies
Vitality
Joyce
Lovett
Lovett S Shoe
Roberta Lee
the Commercial & Savings Bank
Winchester, Virginia
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Columbia
YARN
Cather
Ruth Drinkworth
Shawnee Ave
Timberlake
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