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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1947

Page

6

Couple Wed in Harmony as Collins Pair Unite in Hagerstown

Cath erine Collins daughter of Mr and Mrs C E Collins of Hill West Virginia married Kenneth S Collis son of Mr and Mrs J E Collis of Gerrardstown West Virginia in a December 26 double ring ceremony at the Methodist Church parsonage in Hagerstown Maryland The bride wore a white wool dress with black accessories and red rosebud corsage The groom a World War II veteran trained in five campaigns in Europe They will reside in Gerrardstown in the near future.

C. E. Collins Hill W. Va Catherine Kenneth S. Collis J. E. Collis Gererardstown Methodist Church Hagerstown wMd H. C. Marsh Wee Hill Collis Martinsburg School C. H. Musselman Company Inwood Gerrardstown Near

Costello Bride Weds Richard Farmer in Loudoun Street Church

Miss Adeline Costello daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Costello of Stephens City became the bride of Mr Richard Farmer son of Mr and Mrs Harry Farmer of 312 Highland Avenue in a December 26 ceremony at Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church. Rev Ronald S Wilson officiated. The couple will reside at 315 East Piccadilly Street.

Adeline Costello Frank Costello Stephens City Richard Farmer Harry Farmer Highland Avenue Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Ronald S.wilson Middletown High School J. J. Newberry Company Holmes M. McFarland Harry Farmer, Jr The Virginia Woolen Company Mrs. Farmer East Piccadilly Street

LeMaster Kisner Couple Wed In Charles Town Church

Mr and Mrs John F Kisner of Charles Town announce the marriage of their daughter Hazel to Els worth E Le Master of Winchester. The ceremony was at First Baptist Church on January 1 at 7 p m with Rev E T Clark officiating. The bride wore aqua with brown accessories and pink rosebud corsage. Attendant Doris Ramey and best man Harvey H Kercheval Jr. are noted. The couple plans to reside in Winchester.

John F. Kisner North West Street Charles Town Hazel Elsworth E. le Master Doris Ramey le Master Harvey H. Kercheval, Jr Summit Point W. Va Somay

Virginia Walker and Carlton Snapp wed at Kernstown Church

Miss Virginia Elizabeth Walker and Carlton Raymond Snapp united in marriage Christmas morning at Kernstown Presbyterian Church with Rev. A S Gear officiating. The couple will reside at 110 South Kent Street after a reception at the bride’s parents’ home. The bride was employed at Valley Food Company. the groom’s family from Woodstock and Winchester attended.

Virginia Elizabeth Walker Robert Lee Walker Carlton Raymond Snapp Longo Snapp Kernstown Presbyterian Church A.S. Gear Myrtle Walker Ray Walker Ohio Cecil Walker W. D. Walker Woodstock John Ellis Seal William Owings Sue Sousa Kathryn Smith Washington, D. C Arthur Smith Oscar Smith Thomas Reardon Elwood Smith Franklin Smith Ray Nickleson Nettie Nickleson Margie Smith Nancy Nickleson Agnes Wisecraft Grover Smith Charles Miller Winchester Wilson Coulson Woodrow Coulson Douglas Coulson White Post Mary Seabright The Valley Food Company Nickelson Wood Yard

Etiquette Q A Guide From Roberta Lee Hotel Dining Manners

In hotel room service a guest may select from the regular menu or request special dishes. For finger bowls dip only the fingertips one hand at a time. When a man talks with a girl at a dance he should invite her to dance if neither has the next dance.

Century Club Social Notes and Guest Speakers

The Century Club will meet tomorrow at 2 30 PM at Mrs John M Steck Sr 312 Fairmont Ave with Garland R Quarles City Schools superintendent as guest speaker The Junior Century Club meets Wednesday at 3 30 PM at Mrs John Scully Academy Lane with Mrs Walter Bosserman Jr and Mrs Clarke Cooper in charge The W S C S of Stephenson Methodist Church meet Tuesday at 7 30 PM at Mrs E W Grant with Mrs F T Fulcher leader and large attendance expected

Century Club John M. Steck Fairmont Avenue Garland R. Quarles John Scully Academy Lane Walter Bosserman, Jr Clarke Cooper Stephenson Methodist Church E. W. Grant F. T. Fulcher

Montague W S C 8S to Meet Tuesday

The Women's Service of Christian Society of Montague Avenue to meet Tuesday evening at 7:30 led by Mrs Leota Himelright. Mrs Warren Kines to lead worship as members urged to attend. Nearby social notes include Upperville events and visits from relatives and friends over the holidays.

Women's Society of Christian Service Montague Avenue Methodist Church Leota Himelright East Bond Street Warren Kines

Catholic Women Will Meet Tonight at Sacred Heart

The National Council of Catholic Women at Sacred Heart Church holds its regular monthly meeting tonight at 8 o clock in the church hall A guest speaker is secured All members are requested to attend.

National Council of Catholic Women of Sacred Heart Church

Boyce W. C. T. U. Meeting Set At Church

The Boyce Woman's Christian Temperance Union holds its regular monthly meeting tomorrow evening at 7 45 at Boyce Methodist Church. Mrs. L. H. Roy will lead the service. All members are urged to attend for important business discussions.

Boyce W. C. T. U Boyce Methodist Church L. H. Roy

Stephenson Club Luncheon at Mrs Dixon Golightly Home

The Stephenson Social Club will hold a luncheon Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Dixon Golightly with Mrs. Claude Kline as co host. Luncheon served at 1 pm, worship service led by Mrs. L O Dick, followed by afternoon recreation led by Mrs. A G Mason.

Stephenson Social Club Dixon Golightly Claude Kline L.O. Dick A. G. Mason

Local Man Slonaker Returns to Washington for Army Map Service Role

Mr Lynn E Slonaker son of Mrs Wesley L Slonaker of Fairfax and this city has returned to Washington Dc where he has accepted a position with the Stero Branch of the Army Map Service there He spent the weekend with his mother and grandparents Mr and Mrs L J Spaid at their East Piccadilly Street home.

Lynn E. Slonaker Wesley L. Slonaker Fairfax Washington, D. C Stero Army Map _ Service L. J. Spaid East Piccadilly Street William S. Dix Houston Texas Rice Institute Berryville W. S. Dix Academy Street Craighill Burks H. H. Burks Fairfax High School

Five Babies and Grandparents Noted in Local Births

The notice lists multiple births across families in Ashburnham Massachusetts Washington D C Stephens City Woodstock Berryville Lost River Gore and Memorial Hospital. Included are two newborn boys Emmons Sager and Paul Swecker and five girls birth announcements for the Resseguie Miller Singhas Nail Hoover Perry Dunn Brannon Ritter families with parents named and hospital locations.

Emmons Sager Stephens City Memorial Hospital Sager Ethel M. Braithwaite Paul L. Swecker Woodstock Swecker Dorothy Mitchell Perry D. Miller Lost River W. Va Austin Singhas Berryville Loring Nail Gore Nail Anna Oates Harry Hoover South Kent Street John Perry South Braddock Street Robert Dunn East Cecil Street Linwood Brannon Grimes George Ritter West Leicester Street Brannon Goldie Frye

Entertained For Cadet James Taylor

Mrs. Howard Taylor and Mrs. James Taylor hosted a New Year Eve informal gathering at 618 South Washington Street to honor son Cadet James Taylor who returned to V P I after Christmas. Guests included Jean Rose Barbara Bond Shirley Were debaugh May Ann Poisel Marguerite Christjohn and others with several couples from Martinsburg present.

Miss Edna Carroll Leaves Berryville for Washington

Miss Edna Carroll, after visiting a few days with her parents Mr and Mrs Will Carroll in Berryville, departed Sunday night to return to her home in Washington D C.

Edna Carroll Berryville Will Carroll Washington, D. C Carol Pine Baltimore Cyrus Pine George Pine Florida

Social Notes From Berryville Highlights of Holiday Departures

Berryville Virginia social notes list residents and visitors returning to colleges and cities after the holidays. Nancy Davis heads to Mary Washington College, while Rob ert Stinehower travels from Fanwood to attend Davis and Elkins College. Local students and families resume studies at Washington and Lee University Randolph-Macon College and Farmville State Teachers College.

Berryville Nancy Davis Mary Washinton College University of Virginia Arlene Williams Washington, D. C Eddy Berlin Washington and Lee University Lexing Co

Lesson In English By W L Gordon

Daily language note on word usage and pronunciation. Defines intimidate as to inspire fear or deter by threats. Provides example quote from Johnson and tips to grow vocabulary by mastering one word daily.

Lessboth Johnson

Uncle Sam's Almanac 1947 Edition Promotion

An ad promotes Uncle Sam's Almanac for 1947, highlighting calendar content and government-sourced facts. It notes new members of the Eightieth Congress and U S Governors, explains United Nations operations, and urges readers to send fifteen cents for a postpaid copy.

United Nations

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Collis-Collins Brooks’ Pharmacy William (“Bill”) Argenbright Winchester — Front Royal Chambersburg, Pa St. Mark’s Lutheran Church Marie Dean Ball Hart Carl Heminghaus Missie Matz Louis East Beatrice Keiper Wilma Stringer Mildred Bauer Carroll Bradley Howard Bradley Joseph Lockhart Coddie Lockhart William Dean New York C. B. Lockhart Lockhart Frankie I. Robert Carson de Fox Joseph Lockart Snapp- Walker Roberta Lee Westinghouse “Laundromat Baker & Anderson Electrical CO N. Braddock St Jr. Century Club Montague W. S. C Upperville Clarke County David Grant Boyd Avenue Mrs. Grant John D. Grumbine Harrisonburg Mr. Grant Thomas A. Grant Ota Naval Base Hospital Norfolk Gastonia N. C E. R. Hardin Stephenson Club Washington L. B. Resseguies Jane Carol Walden Ressequie Ashburnham Mass Leominster George Resseguie Susan Gene Walden Resseguie Major George Resseguie James Taylor Prescription Headquarters Gauant’s 8S. N. Johnston Robert Stinehower Fanwood N. J Ruby Davis John Huyette Horse Shoe Lodge Stinehower Davis and Elkins College Bob Smalley Bowling Green West Main Street Joel D. Griffing Richmond John F. Munce, Jr Joel Griffing, Jr Col. Griffing Ann Langbein E. Leonard Langbein Farmville State Teachers College Louise Huyette Herman B. Lloyd Randolph Macon College Ashland John Lloyd Hunter Burks Mr. Burks Alexana Messrs Bucky Wisecarver John Milleson Earl Brown, Jr Leonard H. Bell, Jr Randolph -Macon College Eddy Joyce Bobby Iden Randolph-Macon College George D. Greenleaf William B. Clagett Southfield Conn Jlowers E. Piccadilly St Cleveland Robert H. Hemming Mary Kimbberly Ohio State University Hemming Tne International Soundphoto W. L. Gordon Uncle Sam’s Almanac Winchester Evening Star Eye St N.eb Washington 2 D. C Pacle Sam Mail Corrigan Lovett Bros Lovett Brothers N. Loudoun St Christmas the Commercial & Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Riley’s Riley Brothers Hansbrough & Carter Virginia Window Cleaners Haldeman’s Milk Cc. B. Smalts & Son National Avenue Dippy Birds Miller St. Dial Cather & Moling EET Ees Timberlake Loudoun St Amergan Grove’s Just J. W. Grove Furniture CO S. Loudoun St
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