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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1946

Page

8

Social Notes: Wedding in Loudoun Street Presbyter?

Miss Mildred Lee Ru married Gerald Eugene Harris in Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church with Rev Ronald Wilkes officiating. The ceremony featured white gladioli and chrysantherums, with organist Mrs Tilletson. A reception followed at the bride’s home on Virginia Avenue.

Loudoun Street Mildred Lee Ru D. Kline Gerald Eugene Harris M. M William D. Harris Mr. Harris Kansas Ronald 5 Wil Gil- Tilletson Tilletson John B. Harsfall Martinsburg W. Va Gardenias Miss Marie Richmond Robert Jones Washington, Co Kline Harris Virginia Avenue Kansas City Rosalie Litleton Middleburg Ro B. Jones Washington Mildred Kline Van

Brooks' Pharmacy Antacid Powder Bottle Ad

An antacid powder for gastric acidity available in a 434 oz. bottle priced at 50 cents. Sample available on request at Brooks' Pharmacy.

Brooks’ Pharmacy

Wedding Bells in Columbus as Spotts and Ritter Wed

In Columbus at Divinity Hall Chapel on the Capital University campus Miss Mary Caroline Spotts and Mr. Robert Brown Ritter were married with Rev. Otto Ebert officiating. The ceremony featured a gown from the bride's mother with a pearl Juliet cap, and a reception followed at the Deshler Wallick Hotel.

Schenck Divinity Hall Capital University Columbus Ohio Mary Caroline Spotts Robert Brown Ritter Otto Ebert William S&s. Spotts Carl Ritter Winchester William O. Grove Samuel Ritter Thomas Magee Deshler Wallick Hotel Spotts Bexley High School Ohio State University Pi Beta Phi Sorority Ritter

Tea honor for Miss Sara Nair before wedding

Mrs. David Kinter and Mrs. Norman Ochs hosted a tea at the Ochs home on Valley Avenue from 4 30 to 6 30 Sunday afternoon in honor of Miss Sara Nair whose upcoming marriage to Dr William D James Jr of Hamlet NC will take place this month.

Haller Beaver Stephens City Catherine Irene Paul W. Bayliss Charlotte N. C Bayliss Mary E. Bayliss Mr. Bayliss Winchester McCrory Five Brady Distributing Company Miss Beaver McCroy’s Young People's Organization The Lutheran Church Trinity Lutheran Church David Kinter Norman Ochs Ochs Valley Avenue Sara Nair William D. James, Jr Hamlet

Values of Army Career Cited By Col Cooper

Lt. Col. James Cooper of the Winchester Recruiting Station spoke to the Civic League about a career in the Army. He noted avenues for long or short service, education opportunities including college through Army programs, and re enlistment for veterans. He praised Army schools and detailed benefits such as pay in college, pension, and care. Cooper, a North Carolina native, graduated from NC State College in 1934 and served in the Pacific with a Task Force.

James Cooper Winchester The Civic League Col Cooper Army Cooper Col. Cooper North Carolina North Carolina State College Pacific

Mrs. Asbury Jackson Heads to Washington for Medical Visit

Mrs. Asbury Jackson leaves 112 North Avenue at noon for Washington D C to join Major Jackson who just returned from a 40 month European Theater duty with the 29th Division. He will seek dental treatment during a short stay. The Century Club cancels this week’s meeting in memory of Mrs. John Scully Jr. Junior Century Club meets Jan 9 at 3 30 p m at Mrs J M Steck Jr’s home. The Stephenson Social Club also meets Jan 9 at 2 p m at Miss Mabel Thompson’s home with Miss Meta Frasier leading devotion and Mrs F P Fulcher presiding. P N M Club elects Rosalie Brown president and Elinor Hutchinson secretary treasurer at its first meeting. next gathering set for Jan 18 at Miss Anne Russell’s home.

Asbury Jackson North Avenue Washington, D. C Major Jackson States Washington Maj. Jackson Century Club Johns. Scully, Jr J. M. Steck, Jr Fairmont Avenue J. B. McKee Stephenson Social Club Mabel Thompson South Meta Frasier T. Fulcher Myrtle Carlisle P. N. M. Club Mary Byrd Hudson Albin Rosalie Brown Elinor Hutchinson Anne Russell

Rebekah Lodge To Install Officers Tomorrow

Winchester Rebekah Lodge meets Tuesday January 8 at 8 p m to install officers for the new year. District Deputy Ruth Butcher will supervise. Officers to be installed include Elizabeth Green Noble Grand Margaret Windle treasurer and Nellie Mason recording secretary.

Winchester Rebekah Ruth Butcher Elizabeth Green Noble Grand Margaret Windle Nellie Mason

Atomic Bomb to Be Uppermost Question of UNO

London dispatch notes the United Nations General Assembly opener will center on atomic bomb control with 51 nations present. Key topics include Security Council makeup, secretary-general candidates, and trusteeship debates as Britain pursues early mandate reforms. Also mentions sergeant rank insignia trivia.

UNO London United Nations General Assembly League of Nations America Britain Canada Attlee Security Council Russia France China New League Brazil Holland Mexico Egypt Poland Lester Pearson United States Trygve Lie Eisenhower Anthony Eden Preparatory Commission

Card of Thanks for Rosa Lanham Strother

The Strother family expresses sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness during the illness and death of wife and mother Mrs Rosa Lanham Strother. Gratitude for flowers and car use are noted.

Rosa Lanham Strother Strother

Notice of Personal Responsibility by Charles Malone

Charles E Malone states he will not be responsible for any debts other than those he personally makes. The notice asserts individual liability and disclaims shared or implied obligations.

2 900 000 Babies Born In 1945 In United States

New York January 7 The Metropolitan Life Insurance statisticians estimate about 2 900 000 births in 1945 down from 1944 and well below the wartime 1943 peak. They note high birth rate across five straight years with low infant mortality and a death rate near wartime and peacetime minima.

New York N. Y United States Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

Population growth cited in census comparison

A quotation notes that population has risen almost as much in the last five and a half years as during the previous decade according to census data. The remark highlights accelerated growth in a specific region, underscoring shifting demographics.

Legislature Preview Moves Toward Constitutional Change

Newsmen review the state house as Delegate Charles H. Phillips of Richmond announces a push to amend the constitution to lower the voting age from 21 to 18. Delegate C G Quesenberg of Waynesboro seeks repeal of laws creating the dry cleaning board and the board of photographic examiners, arguing they limit business entry without clear purpose.

Quantico Fort Monroe Charles H. Phillips Richmond Georgia C. G. Quesenberg Waynesboro State Dry Dry Cleaning Board Board of Photographic Examiners Quesenberg

Legislature Eyes Reforms Including Election Law and Alcohol Control

The legislature faces a slate of controversial items. Proposals from the Campbell Suffrage Commission on election law reform are on the agenda along with judiciary system revisions and a plan to overhaul the State Alcoholic Beverage Control administration.

Campbell Suffrage Commission

Women’s Gym Class To Resume Schedule

The Winchester Recreation Department will host a gym class tonight at 7 30 p m at Handley School. Town girls interested in basketball are invited to join teams of Handley students as Miss Virginia Gregory announces the Monday Tuesday schedule resumes after Christmas holidays. Features include gymnastics and basketball.

Winchester Recreation Department Handley School Handley Virginia Gregory City Recreation Department

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