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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1955

Page

9

Miss Stonebreaker Wed to Alton Wolfe

Miss Sally Ann Stonebreaker daughter of Mr and Mrs John T Stonebreaker Gore becomes bride of Alton E Wolfe son of Mr and Mrs Albert E Wolfe Augusta W Va Saturday at 3 30 o clock The double ring ceremony was performed by Rev R F Schmucker at his home on N Loudoun St The bride wore a gray dress with red rosebud corsage Matron of honor was the bridegrooms mother Best man was the bridegrooms father After the ceremony the couple left for a short wedding trip in Virginia and West Virginia They will live in Baltimore where he works for Fisher Body Corporation

Sally Ann Stonebreaker John T. Stonebreaker Gore Alton E. Wolfe Albert E. Wolfe Augusta W. Va R. F. Schmucker N. Loudoun St Wolfe James Wood High School Mr. Wolfe Virginia West Virginia Baltimore Fisher Body Corporation

Miss Rollings Engagement to Dr Thompson Announced

Mrs Lillian Lee Rollings of Stephens City announces the engagement of her daughter Janet Lee of Richmond to Dr George Allan Thompson son of Mr and Mrs Wright Thompson of Willowbrook Bluefield Miss Rollins daughter of Dr Harry West Rollings Jr of Richmond attended Richmond Professional Institute Dr Thompson attended Cincinnati Conservatory of Music and was graduated from the University of Virginia and the Medical College of Virginia He is interning at Orange Memorial Hospital in Orlando Fla The wedding is set for January 29 at the Presbyterian Church in Richmond

Lillian Lee Rollings Stephens City Janet Lee Richmond George Allan Thompson Wright Thompson

Miss June Riddle to Wed Richard Huff in Staunton

Miss June Belle Riddle daughter of Mr and Mrs Fay Riddle of Staunton will marry Richard Earle Huff son of Mrs William Huff of this city and the late Mr Huff January 29 at 730 PM in Christ Lutheran Church Staunton Rev Donald Stonesifer officiating Maid of honor Doris Ann Rowe of Luray and Staunton bridesmaids Katharine Sensabaugh and Delores Sayre Best man Robert Taylor of New York City Ushers William Huff Grand Junction Colorado Donald Huff USAF Long Island NY Donald Cochran of this city and Donald Riddle of Staunton.

June Belle Riddle Fay Riddle Staunton Richard Earle Huff William Huff City Mr. Huff Christ Lutheran Church Donald Stonesifer Miss Riddle Doris Ann Rowe Luray

Kernstown Parent-Teacher Meeting Tonight at 8 O'clock

The Kernstown School Parent-Teachers Association will meet tonight at 8 at the school. The group plans a brief program and notices on school activities will be shared.

Parent-Teachers Association of Kernstown

Calendar of Events and Local News Snapshots

Local calendar lists clubs and meetings through January including American Legion Auxiliary and Rotary Club at George Washington Hotel. Community updates note hospital patients, family visits, and births such as Sally Ashby Cooper born December 28 at Memorial Hospital.

Rotary Club George Washington Hotel Turner Ashby UDC Bryarly Pta Round Hill Fire Company Duplicate Bridge Golf Club Women of Moose

WCTU To Meet Here This Thursday Afternoon

The Women's Christian Temperance Union will meet Thursday at 2 30 p m at the home of Mrs Earl Parks 218 N Braddock St in the local area.

Women’s Christian Temperance Union Earl Parks N. Braddock St

McFaden Bible Class to Meet at Presbyterian Church

The McFaden Bible Class of the Presbyterian Church plans its regular monthly meeting tomorrow at 7 30 p m in the Ivy Room. Russell L Bell, newly elected president, will lead. Committees will be appointed and other business discussed.

Stephenson Social Club Stephenson Methodist Church Lohn Clevenger Coleman Dunn Oscar Duncan Esten Rudolph Garvin Bowles McFaden Bible Class The Presbyterian Church Russell L. Bell

Boyce Elementary Glee Club to Perform at Clarke County Club

The Boyce Elementary School Glee Club led by Miss Joan Ridings will sing Thursday at 8 p m during a Clarke County Junior Woman's Club meeting. The club's program will be followed by the junior women's regular business session. Golf Club to Hold Dance and Bryarly PTA Meeting Also scheduled.

Boyce Elementary School Joan Ridings Clarke County Winchester Golf Club

Birth announced for Pfc Solenberger family son

Personal note from Wurzburg Germany announces the birth of a son to Pfc John Solenberger and his wife Virginia Bailey Solenberger. The couple are the daughter and son in law of Earl and Mrs Bailey and Hugh and Mrs Solenberger.

Pfc John Solenberger Wurzburg Germany Solenberger Virginia Bailey Earl Bailey Millwood Pike Hugh Solenberger

Births January 10 at 516 Fairmont Ave

A boy was born to Mr and Mrs Charles Carter of 516 Fairmont Ave. The mother is the former Miss Ruby Dennis.

Charles Carter Fairmont Ave

Lesson In English By W. L. Gordon

A compact English lesson outlines common mistakes and pronunciations. It highlights misused phrases such as feel of and omitting of, notes pronunciation of intricacy and the word disputation, and urges daily vocabulary growth through practicing one new word.

W. L. Gordon

Are electronic computers one type or two basic kinds

G. E. A. Electronic computers fall into two basic types analog and digital. The analog resembles a slide rule while the digital descends from the abacus and early adding machines.

Secrets of Charm by John Robert Powers

A grooming quiz from the Secrets of Charm series tests daily beauty habits and posture routines with twenty questions. Readers are invited to request a free reminder card listing ten charm milestones by writing to Secrets of Charm care of the newspaper.

Secrets OF Charm John Robert Powers

Etiquette Q A Tips From Roberta Lee Toasts and Teas

Question and answer excerpts discuss who should propose a toast at a wedding reception and proper tea spoon use. The best man leads toasts while guests rise to drink the couple's health and the groom thanks the company.

Birds Fast Flying Myths Debunked Swift Records 200 mph

The text notes that migrating plovers curlews and godwits were once believed to fly up to 40 000 feet to reach speeds over 200 mph. It states only one bird, the swift, has been clocked at 200 mph in a brief sprint in dense air at moderate altitude.

Indications Point To Better Apple Demand Monday

The Market News Service reports renewed interest in apples at Appalachian shipping points on Monday. While most salesmen saw few more actual sales than last week, inquiries for future shipments rose, with some houses busier than before. Prices varied by stock quality, with best stock steady and poor stock below peak levels. The New York City strike has ended and markets in Atlanta New Orleans Birmingham and St Louis opened steady. Baltimore showed dull conditions.

Appalachian U.S. Dept. of Agriculture New York City Atlanta New Orleans Birmingham Cincinnati Cleveland Chicago St. Louis Baltimore

Eddy Heads VFW Mile of Dimes Committee

Richard K. Eddy named chairman of a 15 member VFW Post 2123 committee to head the Mile of Dimes event on January 22. The meeting at Piccadilly Street Post Home included a polio drive film and news of a February 22 Washington student tour. Dr. Fred Sprendie won the membership prize.

Richard K. Eddy Veterans of Foreign Wars Eddy VFW Post Piccadilly St Alfred Knowles Washington Post 2123 Fred Sprendie

Opequon Churches Screen India Films for World Mission

The four Opequon Group churches will show two India films this weekend as part of World Mission Study. Burnt Presbyterian hosts Land of the Maharajahs tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. The Village of the Poor will be shown Sunday at Round Hill 10 a.m. Burnt Church 11 a.m. Second Opequon 6:30 p.m. Opequon Memorial 7:30 p.m. The programs contrast India's riches with its poverty and need.

Burnt Presbyterian Church World Mission India Round Hill

Revenue Agents Available Daily At Post Office

Internal Revenue Service representatives will be available daily at the Post Office building second floor to answer questions on the new Internal Revenue Code and assist taxpayers, announced by M. M. Bean, Internal Revenue Agent. The policy of the Internal Revenue Service is noted.

Internal Revenue Service Office of Internal Revenue U. S. Post Office Internal Revenue Code M. M. Bean Nternal Revenue Interna

Revenue Service Guidance to Help Taxpayers Prepare Returns

Mr. Bean notes the Revenue Service will instruct taxpayers on correct return preparation and provide assistance to clarify points not understood, offering advice where needed to ensure proper filing.

Revenue Service Mr. Bean

Popular Song Age Question About Down by the Old Mill Stream

The song Down by the Old Mill Stream was published in 1908 and became a staple of early 20th century American musical theater and vaudeville. It remains one of the era’s enduring parlor and sheet music favorites.

Mimeographed list of songs by year offered by paper

A 1910 copyright note announces a available mimeographed list of popular song titles arranged by years from 1890 to 1949. Send a stamped self addressed envelope to the Washington Information Bureau at 1200 Eye St NW Washington DC for request details.

Washington Information Bureau Eye St N. W Washington, D. C

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Stonebreaker Alton Wolfe Miss Rollings Dr. Thompson Kernstown Pta Montague Church Montague Avenue Methodist Church Garden Club Council Winchester Council of Garden Clubs H. B. McCormac, Jr S. Stewart St Bobbie Conrad American Legion Auxiliary Alcoholics-Anonymous Baptist Church Loyal Order of Moose Rebekah Lodge Kiwanis Club Old Fredericktown Bradfield Bennett Junior Century Club Northern Virginia Hairdressers Assn Battletown Inn Air Force Reserve Squadron Rouss Ave Elks Club Valley Stamp Club City Hall Margaret Keffer Gray Ave Memorial Hospital Pvt George Robert Grubbs Camp Gordon Mrs Kinzel B. Grubbs, Sr Fairview Ave Sharon Keller Curtis Keller Northwestern A. B. Lee Burnt Factory Roy A. Lee Sonya Roy, Jr Georgia Bucher Arlington Albert Lee E. H. Lee Martinsburg Pike Mrs. Lee Flora Patton Edward Lee Walter Frye Greenwall Ave Aubrey Johnson, Sr Strasburg A. B. Grim Eddie Millwood Ave College Park Burr, Jr Bob Fletcher Richard Crenshaw Ill Robert Cooper W. Germain St Sally Ashby Cooper Cooper Nelva Rafter Roy A. Rafter Keyser WCTU McFaden Bible Bryarly Parent-Teachers Association Douglas Clevenger Michael Clevenger Bambi Smith Libby Melester Claudia Adams Bonnie Sue Adams Jane Swiggett Kathy Strance Scarlet Hall Sally Coe Jenkins Allen JeRe Prince RED Cross Primas Gold Flats SELBY al Precision Fresh, Pa Busi Gaunt’s Drug Store Michael T. Babis Hudson River New York Babis St. Michael’ Hellenic Church John Saris Roberta Lee Eddy Heads Mile of Dimes Committee Opequon Lovett Brothers Enna Dettichs AAA Lovett Bros Loudoun Sé Corrigan Rug CO Berryville Ave Gibson N. Loudoun Winchester Commercial & Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Cather Cather’s Department Store Timberlake Wilkins Shoecenter’s Oleedy Loudoun St Ted Mack W. Boscawen St
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