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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1940

Page

8

Wedding of Miss Lydia Whitmore and Mr Alfred Morgan

A high noon ceremony at Christ Episcopal Church in Martinsburg linked Miss Lydia Beeson Whitmore of 442 North Braddock Street and Mr. Alfred Silver Morgan of 505 North Loudoun Street. The couple, escorted by Whitmore’s brother, Ralph Jr., plan a southern wedding trip and reside in Chapin apartments on West Boscawen Street.

Lydia Beeson Whitmore Alfred Morgan Northern Virginia West Virginia Robert B. Nelson Christ Episcopal Church North Braddock Street Alfred Silver Morgan North Loudoun Street I Zy Ornate Whitmore Mr. Whitmore Bercounty W. Va Edith Charles J. Morgan New York City Bunker Hill Mayme Leger Martinsburg Robert Haslup Massenet Cadman DeKoven D'Hardelot Phyllis Whitmore Mrs. More Mr. Morgan Robert Morgan Canton Ohio Ben Beichie William Gold Robert Riley James Morgan Huntingdon Mrs. Morgan Louisiana State University Baton Rouge Yorks Transfer Co Nap F. C. Wright, Sr Hagerstown F. C. Wright, Jr Virginia Morgan Myrtle Whitmore Charles Town Richard Baldwin Baltimore W. W. Baldwin William Roberts Helen Roberts H. P. Whitmore Douglas Wright Rs. Lee Watson Axton Snyder Charles Shales Tokus Inn T. F. Timberlake William S. Huyett Ellen Huyett Reid Lunsford Liberty Hall Tea Room Rodney Sirbaugh Louise Kutsler Warren Daugherty Virginia Lupton

Longerbeam Couple Celebrate Silver Anniversary in Berryville

Mr and Mrs Gilbert Longerbeam hosted a home gathering on West Church Street Berryville to mark their 25th wedding anniversary. Guests from nearby towns and distant cities attended, including Dr and Mrs Ray Wowter Hyattsville Md Mrs A B Balford Stafford Court House and others. The party reflected warm hospitality with many tokens of esteem and regard from friends.

Gilbert Longerbeam West Church Street Berryville Ray Wowter Hyattsville A. B. Balford Stafford Court’Houset Dofrald Seay Hillsboro Edward Searn Washington, D. C Garland Kelley Arlington E. W. Feltner Richmond Bertrand McKimmey Lincketts Robert Wenner Leesburg Kenneth Crommer Herman Bush Charles Town W. Va John Martin White Post Benjamin Champion D. G. Cooley A. B. Hummer Roy Locke George Levi Ernest Feltner F. C. Hutteman Malvin Longerbeam John Kelley

Modern Etiquette And Social News In One Column

A column of etiquette questions covers punctuation in addresses and contact etiquette. It also recaps a G A A card party at the Elks Club with about 100 attendees and multiple prize winners and notes on local social visits, engagements, illnesses, and Bible class gathering at the Lutheran Church of Our Saviour in Winchester.

Ridgeway Circuit youth union forms for church service and Rally

A circuit-wide Young People union of the Ridgeway Methodist Church forms to promote spiritual cultural and recreational activities and join the Methodist Advance Movement. Officers from several churches are named and a delegation will attend the Conference wide Methodist Rally in Washington DC on January 25.

Ridgeway Methodist Church Edgar Miller Arden Evelyn Turner Gerrardstown Catherine Coyle Rest Anna Lee Chapman Darkesville Pearle Stickle Paynes Louise Collis Jane Daley Ruth Ridgeway Washington, D. C Carl Weist

Rural Youth Club Meeting Hosted At Harrison Home

Mrs. Charles Harrison hosted the Rural Youth Club of Frederick county meeting at her home due to cold. Attendees included Miss Florence Sump tion, Mrs. R. L. Petrie, Miss Carol S. Solenberger, Mrs. Jessie Funk, Mrs. Frank D. Fries, Mrs. J. W. Newcome, Miss Kathleen Haymaker, L. S. Haymaker, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Petrie, George, Robert and James Lofton, Betty Lou and Lawrence Price Jr., Robert Snyder, Charles E. Harrison, Lind Harrison, Miss Nancy Vance of Richmond, and Miss Madeline Blair home agent.

Frederick County Charles Harrison Florence Sumption R. L. Petrie Carol S. Solenberger Jessie Funk Frank D. Fries J. W. Newcome Kathleen Haymaker L. S. Haymaker Richard Petrie George Robert James Lofton Betty Lou Lawrence

Bowknot Quilt Pattern 6629 From Winchester Star

Instructions for a Bowknot quilt pattern 6629 with easy three piece blocks. Includes block chart pattern pieces color schemes yardage chart and complete directions. Send ten cents to Winchester Evening Star Household Arts Dept New York to obtain pattern and include name and address.

Winchester Evening Star Household Arts Dept W. 14Th Street New York

Five Die In Austin House Fire Killing Five Residents

A structure fire in Austin Texas killed five residents including Tom Ruiz and brothers Joe and Peter Hernandez along with Edmundo Guzman and his wife Dolores. Guzman died later at a hospital, bodies found in doorway and two rooms as Mrs Ruiz and two daughters escaped.

Austin Tex Tom Ruiz Joe Peter Hernandez Edmundo Guzman Dolores Guzman Ruiz

Funeral Rites For Miss Gess in Capon Bridge

The funeral for Miss Lela Belle Gess, 22, daughter of Noah Gess of North River Mills Hampshire county, who died in Winchester Memorial Hospital, was held Wednesday at Ebenezer Church cemetery near Capon Bridge. Services at Omps Chapel in Winchester were led by Rev. Wilbur A. Reid of the Church of the Disciples of Christ, with many relatives and friends in attendance and abundant floral tributes placed on the grave.

Capon Bridge W. VA Lela Belle Gess Noah Gess North River Mills Hampshire County Winchester Memorial Hospital Ebenezer Church Omps Winchester Wilbur A. Reid Church of the Disciples of Christ

Barr Studio Completes Jackson Portrait for Warren County

The Barr Studio finished a large portrait of General Thomas J. Jackson for the Warren county courthouse. Displayed briefly at Gray and Eddy's Store, the painting drew many admirers and may be moved to Front Royal soon.

Barr Thomas J. Jackson Warren County Gray and Eddy’s General Jackson Front Royal

Mission Hospital Shelled in Suilam China

Unconfirmed reports say the American United Brethren Mission at Suilam in Kwangtung province was shelled by a Japanese warship on January 4. The blast reportedly destroyed the mission hospital operating room and shattered over 200 windows, with no casualties reported.

Peiping United Brethren Mission Suilam Kwangtung Province

Frostburg Records 11 Below Zero Amid Maryland Freeze

Frostburg earns the state’s coldest reading at 11 degrees below zero while nearby Big Savage Mountain records 13 below. Weather notes from Frostburg Maryland dated January 19 report historic frost and frigid temps across the region.

Frostburg Maryland Big Savage

Final Tribute To Mr Wingfield

A large crowd gathered Wednesday afternoon to honor Harry H Wingfield who died Tuesday morning at Memorial Hospital. The Rev C Worthington Lowe of Lutheran Church of Our Saviour led rites at his residence 308 Loudoun Street. Hiram Lodge A F A M served as pallbearers with lodge members conducting services at the grave.

Harry H. Wingfield Memorial Hospital C. Worthington Lowe Lutheran Church of Our Saviour Mr. Wingfield North Loudoun Street Hiram Lodge, A. F. & A. M Wingfield Tser Harvey S. Carper Joe Casselle Claude Grint Herbert Harmer Wilbur Hewett Gus Kaknis Hiram Lodge

Tailors Imposed Hip Pocket Limit in Wartime Germany

In Breslau on January 19, the local Tailors Guild head said limits on trouser tailoring will use one hip pocket for the duration of the war, replacing the usual two. The wartime measure tightens garment production under ongoing conflict.

Breslau Germany

Treasury Receipts and Debt Figures Update

Treasury data released January 17 show receipts of 9.85 million dollars and expenditures of 23.88 million. Net balance stands at 2.33 billion, gross debt at 42.07 billion, with the previous day deficit 32.89 million.

Washington Ag Rg Treagrs

Vicks Unveils A Quixotic Aqueous Noses Remedy

Vicks introduces Vicks A-Q, a new aqueous nasal remedy aimed at sensitive noses. The product targets children and families seeking relief from head colds with a gentle formula.

Vicks VapoRub Vicks A

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