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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1948

Page

6

Social Notes Roundup Highlights Church Circles And Engagement

Social notes for January 7 list Circle 3 of Mens Bible 8 at Loudoun St. Kiwanis at Zane Hall 8 pm. Circle 5 of Market Street Methodist meets Mrs. Halvosa 1503 Valley Ave. 8 pm. Elks meet 7 30 pm. Macedonia WSCS meets Rev and Mrs Plunkett 113 Whitlock Ave. 3 30 pm. Little Century Club hosts Mrs John Steckro, announcing engagement of Miss C W Duncan of Fairfax to Rev Kenneth V Shick of Allentown Pa. Duncan, a Brownsville high school graduate, studied at Winchester Academy and New York hair institute. Shick, Brown Preparatory, Bible Institute of PA, Hampton-Lydy, Union Theological Seminary, has led Front Royal Presbyterian since 1944. Wedding planned for April.

Lutheran Church Mens Bible Syith Loudoun St. Kiwanis Club Whitlock Ave Little Century Club John M. Steckr Duncan Brownsville Lexington Winchester Academy of Beauty Culture Institute of Hair Designing New York City Rev Shick Brown Preparatory School Philadelphia The Bible Institute of Pennsylvania Hampton-Lydy College Union Theological Seminary Richmond Front Royal Presbyterian Church

Frances Headley Weds Melvifi Richard LaVecchia

Frances Ray Headley, daughter of Frances Headley of 831 Berryville Ave, married Melvifi Richard LaVecchia, son of Mr and Mrs Daniel LaVecchia of 409 S Brad dock St. The ceremony Saturday at Mary Church was led by Rev S L ickinger. The bride, a Handley school student, wore a white wool dress with red rosebud corsage. He is employed at Rayless Department store. The couple will reside with the bride’s family.

Gardiner Headley Berryville Ave Frances Ray Headley Melvifi Richard LaVecchia Daniel LaVecchia S. Braddock Cen- Mary Church S. L.ickinger Handley School LaVecchia Rayless Department Store

Airlines To Unite Two In South America Engagement

Dr and Mrs R Nothwan ger of Buenos Aires announce the engagement of their daughter Joan Ethel Nothwan ger to Warren Gibson Jones son of Mr and Mrs W G Jones 329 W Cork St. Mr Jones is a radio operator with Panara Airlines based in Lima Peru. Miss Nothwan ger is a stewardess with the same company.

R.3. Nothwanger Buenos Aires Argentina Joan Ethel Nothwanger Warren Gibson Jones W. G. Jones W. Cork St Jones Panara Airlines Lima Peru

Infant Christened In Methodist Church

Infant Charles William Calp II son of Mr and Mrs C W Calp of Baltimore was christened Dec 28 at Market St Methodist church. He wore his mother's dress and a sweater set. The Rev Lewis J Havermale officiated before the decorated altar. The Calps visited Helen H Fahnestock 214 East St who accompanied them home Sunday. Mr and Mrs Harry Stotler of Stephenson left to spend the winter in Florida.

Charles William Calp II C W. Calp Baltimore Market St. Methodist Church Lewis J. Havermale Calp Helen H. Fahnestock East St

Bean Family Visited Stephens City Hosts

Mr and Mrs Robert Bean and their two children were recent guests of Mr and Mrs Lonnie Combs Sr in Stephens City sharing time and hospitality during a suburban visit and staying as guests at the Combs home.

Robert Bean Lonnie Combs Sr Stephens City

Helen Brown Weds Donald Fletcher Buckley at Christ Church

Miss Helen Miller Brown and Donald Fletcher Buckley wed in a candlelit ceremony at Christ Episcopal Church officiated by Rev. James B. Roe. The bride wore white lace with seed pearl accents and carried a white prayer book with orchids, wedding veil and heirloom handkerchief. The couple will reside in Capon Lake, West Virginia.

Helen Miller Brown Dauane Igs Wieden Harold Grown Donald Fletcher Buckley Christ Episcopal Church James B. Roe Barvardia Frances West Brown Buckley Raymond F. Buckley Indianapolis Zohn J. Warner Capon Lake W. Va Northfield School For Girls Massacusetts Los Angeles Navy South Pacific Windsor Textile Co Wardensville

Family honors Donna Combs on 15th birthday

Mr and Mrs Lonnie Combs Jr of Stephens City host a surprise party for their daughter Donna marking her 15th birthday. Attendees include Bonnie Jo Combs Sara Marks Jane Grim Mary Lou Rawlings Shirley Barton Fay Shryock Donald Marks Allen Barley Hensel Lindamood and Eugene Combs.

Lonnie Combs Jr Stephens City Donna Bonnie Jo Combs Sara Marks Jane Grim Mary Lou Rawlings Shirley Barton Fay Shryock Messers Donald Marks Allen Barley Hensel Lindamood Eugene Combs

Local births listed for Campbell Huffman Miller Whitacre Hummer Crum

Jan 3 a boy to Mr and Mrs Robert Campbell Jan 3 a girl to Mr and Mrs Warren Huffman Jan - a boy to Mr and Mrs Paul Miller Jan 5 a boy to Mr and Mrs Roy Whitacre Jan 6 a girl to Mr and Mrs Charles I Hummer Jan 6 a girl to Mr and Mrs Winfred Crum Miss Philomena Laren improving at Medical College Richmond with satisfactory condition.

Robert Campbell W. Cork St Campbell Peggy Shinde Warren Huffman Roy Whitacre Whitacre Heide Whitacre Charles I. Hummer Bluemont Hummer Hazel Irene Truitt Winfred Crum W. Whitlock Ave Philomena Laren S. Cameron St Medical College Richmond

Puerto Rico Visitors Return Home After Madison College Visit

Sr. and Sra. Antonio de Valles left yesterday to return to San Juan Puerto Rico from Washington New York and Havana Cuba. Sra. de Valles and Mrs Dick were schoolmates at Madison College.

Puerto Rico Sra Antonio de Valles Charres J. Dick Handley Blvd San Juan Washington New York Havanna Cuba Sra. de Valles Mrs Dick Madison College

Timberlake Department Store Dinner Honored Staff

Mr and Mrs T F Timberlake hosted a year end dinner for Timberlake Department store employees and their families at Tokes Inn on December 31. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Warren Daugherty Mr and Mrs Lawrence Long Miss Shirley Long Mrs Blanche Shoop Mr David Timberlake of Weston West Virginia and Misses Betty and Jane Cather.

Community notices for clubs and church groups

Notices announce AAUW meeting with Arthur James of Virginia discussing The Child and the State at 3 p m Saturday host Mrs E T Clark Century Club heard Mrs Paul Thomson speak on The Religious Society of Friends Boyce WCTU meets 7 30 p m tonight at Methodist church speaker L H Roy George Haines Red Cross talks Missionary Opportunities in Japan BPW dinner Friday 6 30 p m at First Baptist social hall call 3246 to cancel or bring a guest

AAUW E. T. Clark W. Piccadilly St American Association of University Woman Arthur James Richmond Public Welfare Virginia Century Club Paul Thomson John M .Steck Paul J. Thomson Religious Society of Friends Boyce Wctu Methodist Church L. H. Roy George Haines WSCS George R. Haines American Red Cross Braddock St. Methdist Japan BPW Winchester Business and Professional Women’s Club First Baptist Church

Quota Club Mets Meet Thursday at Baptist Church

The Quota club will hold a 6 p m business meeting Thursday in the lecture room of the Baptist church. Members will discuss upcoming projects and club affairs.

Quota Club the Baptist Church

Churches to Show Sound Film in Color

The sound film The Saviour is Born will be shown at 7 30 p m tomorrow in the Winchester Presbyterian church and at 7 30 p m Thursday at Highland Ave chapel.

Winchester Presbyterian Church Highland Ave Chapel

Complete play outfit pattern 4505 for children

Winchester Star advertises Pattern 4505 for boys and girls with overalls playsuit jacket blouse bonnet and cap in sizes 2 4 6 8 10 plus an elephant applique. Includes illustrated instructions and yardage. Send 25 cents to order and 15 cents for the Spring Pattern Book with a free hat and bag pattern.

Winchester Star Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N. Y Anne Adams

VFW to Nominate Committee at Winchester Post Meeting

The Winchester VFW post will appoint a nominating committee at 7 30 p m Monday to prepare a slate of officers. Commander H W Butler Jr presides. Reports will be given by Harold Patton and Richard K Eddy. Shrimp

Winchester Vfw H. W. Butler Jr Harold Patton Richard K. Eddy

Oysters to Follow Business Session Event

After the business session, attendees will be served oysters. The note confirms a meals detail accompanying the meeting.

Line Between Poles Would Pass 750 Miles From Earth Center

A hypothetical line drawn between the earth's magnetic poles would cut through the planet about 750 miles from its center, illustrating the depth and geometry of Earth's magnetic field.

Earth

Endurance of Funds Revealed in Historic Ledger Totals

A dated financial record lists amounts including 1 536 069 39 and 2 830 373 80 with 75 000 and 2 000 and 968 407 04. The figures suggest a historical balance or grant breakdown, though exact context remains unclear from the fragment.

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Mars. E. T. Shick Allentown, Pa Miss Mae Irene Duncan Frances Headley Brooks’ Pharmacy Huntsberrys Shoe Stores Front Royal Margaret L. Hodgson HAT & Dress Shop Sale Airlines S. America Florida Harry Stotler Stephenson West Palm Beach Hollywood Miami, Fla Luby Dial Miller St Gaunt’s Drug Store Helen Brown Christ Church Donna Combs Mauertown Helen Fahnestock Allie West Charles Calp Marvin Wright Margaret Wright Winchester Elizabeth Lichliter Washington St Hollins College Roanoke Susan Knight B. M. Knight St. Annes School Charlottesville Chicago Frances Pappas Vogue Designing School James Pappas E. Piccadilly Seattle Christopher Barr Betty Jo Hildebrandt George Casilear Greystone Terrace Hamill D. Jones Hamill Jr Arlington Edwin Jones Monterey Harry Ebert Sr Stewart St Hamill Jones Teedie Ebert Judith Gibson John F. Morrison Jackie Kenny Dade City Fla W. W. Tomlinson Penn State John M. Hopfer Jr Martinsburg Pike Allen Bond Jr Apple Pie Ridge Pennsylvania State College Hawaii Charles E. Harper Honolulu T. H Lewis F. Harper W. Boscawen St Harper Navy Department Charlena Grim Germaine Beulah Trenary E. Clifford Miami Grim Colleen Grim William and Mary College Helen A. Grim Holmes R. Grim Randy Missouri Jo Anne Armstrong Frank Armstrong Jr S. Washington St Stephens College Columbia G. Cather G. G. Cather K. M. Cather R. B. Meling Cather Gossards Laura B. Hensell Corset S. Londoun St Deauly Mulvey Haberdashery Lovett Bros N. Loudoun St Winchester, VA Florsheims Enna Jetticks Crosby Curtis Shoes VFW Commercial & Savings Bank U. S the Commercial & Savings Bank Winchester, Virginia Herbert S. Larrick H. C. Sheetz, Sr John I. Sloat Harold R. Edwards Charles R. Anderson Howell M. Bond Fred S. Boyd Fred J. Brumback Ray H. Duncan Joseph H. Funkhouser E. A. Humston Llewellyn Jackson H. S. Larrick Chas. P. McVicar al. C. Sheetz R. Bruce Slonaker E. M. Steele Grover C. Teets John R. Gano Sadie S. Hamrick Carl G. Brown J. William Hollis Jean F. Patton Roscoe Edwards Pearl { Brown Fay M. Miller Zelda Madigan Edith May Whitmore Helen V. Stultz R. Keith Ritter Wm. A. Cupp Timberlake Timberlake's
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