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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1947

Page

6

R. E. Lee and T. J. Jackson Birthday Anniversaries

Socials and personal notices list events for January 19 and January 21 honoring R. E. Lee and T. J. Jackson with birthday anniversaries affecting club and fashion scenes.

Miss Courtney Weds K R Rhoden Here Saturday

Miss Carolyn Courtney daughter of Mr and Mrs James Lee Courtney Sr and Kermit Randolph Rhoden son of Mr and Mrs William Rhoden wed Saturday at Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Winchester Virginia The ceremony featured candlelight music by Mrs Leonard Sirbaugh and a flowered procession The bride wore a white wool suit with ivory accessories and red rosebud corsage The couple plan to reside in Berryville after a honeymoon in northern Virginia and a year two years in service and work prior to marriage

Carolyn Courtney James Lee Courtney Winchester Kermit Randolph Rhoden William Sr Berryville Loudoun Street Presby Church Leonard Sirbaugh Ruth Anna Perry Elizabeth Courtney Rhoden Carroll Rhoden Stephens City High School J. C. Penny Company United Tes Marine Corps

McKee Bailey Wedding Vows Exchanged in South Loudoun

Miss Anna Marie Bailey daughter of Mr and Mrs Bailey of South Loudoun and Lester W McKee son of Mr and Mrs Roy McKee of this city exchanged vows in a double ring ceremony Sunday January 5 at the parsonage with Rev John E Oli officiating. The bride wore a gray suit with blue accessories and a red rose corsage. She a Handley High School graduate and he a Handley School alumnus who served in the U S Navy and is employed by a local grocers wholesalers and a Navy Reserve member. The couple will live with the bride's parents.

Anna Marieley Bailey South Loudoun Lester W. McKee Roy McKee John E. Oli Eugene Willey Winchester Handley High School McKee Handley School U. Navy U. S. Naval Reserve

Payne Family Visits Kin in Winchester and High Point

Mr and Mrs William Payne of New York spent Friday in Winchester with Mrs Payne s parents Mr and Mrs Abney Payne. They left Saturday for High Point North Carolina to spend the week. Their two sons Billy and Johnny visited Mrs Payne s mother Sommaripa at her home in Clarke County.

William Payne For N. Y Winchester Abney Payne High Point N. C Billy Johnny

City and County Personal Notices Highlight Birthdays and Celebrations

David Keen celebrated his eighth birthday with a Saturday luncheon and a movie party attended by J. Pinkney Arthur Jr. and others at 419 Millwood Avenue. Mrs Frances Tevalt hosted a miscellaneous shower for Claude Bucher and his wife, formerly of London, now in Mountain Falls. Carole Slonaker marked her second birthday with a Martinsburg gathering. Mr and Mrs Grove and Mr Bryant Stotler planned a week’s trip to High Point North Carolina.

David Keen Lamar Keen Millwood Avenue J. Pinkney Arthur,Jr Freddy Ritter George Wood Stowers Robbie Robinson Jacky Crenshaw Tommy Kremer Bobby Collis Bob Barney Godfrey Miller Peter Hobert Bob Gibson Dan Stowers Thomas Reede Frances Tevalt South Loudoun Street Claude Bucher Mountain Winchester Bucher Mountain Falls Frederick County Alfred Chapman John Golden Myrtle Moore Virginia Shiley Cleveland Bucher Mary Elsie Triplett Cleo Lemarr Sarah Belle Golden Ruth Bucher Marguerite Kingree Luther Tevalt Howard Slonaker Sheridan Avenue Martinsburg Carole Celia Shipe Mesdames Vernon Kackley Charles Keplinger Arthur Dolphin Jesse Stotler Gene Audrey Hardy Elmer Davidson Brent Harpers Ferry Hancher Fritchie Berkeley Station W. Va Lewis Jaubs Beverley Daugh Sylvia Ann Luther Brooks Sherry Ann Jean Oliver Janet Hilda ‘Smallwood John Cletus Kackley Ruby Slonaker Betty Everhart Ella Brown John W. Grove Bryant Stotler Minnie DeHaven City High Point N.C

Former Lovett Brothers staff honor manager Argenbright

Former Lovett Brothers Shoe employees celebrated in the private dining room of the George Washington Hotel to honor their ex manager E. W. Argenbright who left to join Huntsberrys Shoe. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Argenbright Mr and Mrs Bill Campbell Edna Sibert Beatrice Painter Dorothy Weir Geneva Bohrer Lizzie Lazassera and Allen Deschon.

Lovett Brothers Shoe Store George Washington Hotel E. W. Argenbright Huntsberry’s Bill Campbell Mises Edna Sibert Beatrice Painter Dorothy Weir Geneva Bohrer Lizzie Lazassera Allen Deschon

Captain Harbaugh Ends Army Service Finds Home Near Hayfield

Captain Charles H. Harbaugh Jr of the U A A F R closes four years in the U S Army spending terminal leave at his Hayfield area home. He returned from Germany December 21 after serving with the Occupation Army since the war end. Harbaugh earned the Air Medal American Campaign Medal and European African Middle Eastern Medal with four battle stars for campaigns in Northern France Rhineland Ardennes and Central Europe. He sails back to Europe on February 6 aboard the USS America with his mother and younger sister planning a four month European tour.

Charles H. Harbaugh, Jr Hayfield Afer U.S. Army Harbaugh Germany Grove England France Rhineland Ardennes Europe U. S. S. America Charles Harbaugh Dorothy Harbaugh

Winchester Rebekah Lodge Officers Installed by Ruth Bucher

New officers for the Winchester Rebekah Lodge were installed by district deputy president Ruth Bucher and staff. Officers include Ruth Bucher noble grand and Katie White vice grand, with Jessie Lupton and Gertie Fuller as supporters, among others. A retiring noble grand will receive the past jewel when able to attend. Ed gar Mason spoke on Thomas Wildey founder of the I C O F, born January 15 1782 in London.

Winchester Rebekah Lodge Ruth Bucher Katie White Jessie Lupton Gertie Fuller Margaret Windle Elizabeth Green Hazel Himelright Cora Robertson Lottie Patton Bessie Miller Nellie Mason Carrie Carper Anna Boxwell E. W. Steel Guardian Dig Himelright Guaran Elsie McCormick Edgar Mason Thomas Wildey The London England

Attended Relative's Funeral In Greenville

Mr and Mrs Earl Robertson Sr returned home from Greenville Virginia where they attended the funeral of Mr Mac Robertson brother to Earl. The deceased belonged to Greenville IOOF and Rebekah Lodges and is survived by brother Harry Robertson and sister Mrs C E Smith. Also attending were Mrs Eleanor Cone and Mr Earl Robertson Jr and others from the area.

Earl Robertson East Baker Street Greenville Robertson Mac Robinson Greenville I. O. O. F Rebekah Harry Robertson Covington C. E. Smith Earl Robertson, Jr East James Street Eleanor Cone Front Royal

Banana History and Care in Everyday Life

This note surveys bananas as an ancient staple moved across regions from Southern Asia to Africa and the Americas. It explains ripe fruit indicators, ripening in room temperature, and advises against refrigerating bananas to preserve flavor and texture.

Asia Central America Africa America

Rathmans Welcome Daughter. Mrs Audry Luttrell a City Native

Mr and Mrs Fred Rathman of 117 West Cork Street receive congratulations on the birth of a daughter last night at Memorial Hospital. Mrs Rathman is Audry Luttrell of the city, daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Luttrell of Charles Town. The Rathmans also have a son, Frederick Lee.

Fred Rathman West Cork Street Memorial Hospital

Hyde family plans move to new home on Washington street

Mr. Lewis Hyde Jr arrived Saturday from Lynchburg to spend the weekend with Mrs Hyde and their infant daughter Polly at Mrs Lewis Hyde Sr home on West Boscawen street. They expect to move into their new home on South Washington street sometime in February.

James H. Bott, Jr Arlington Mrs. Bott Walter Shade Handley Blvd Mr. Lewis Hyde, Jr Lynchburg Mrs. Hyde Polly Mr. Hyde Mrs. Lewis Hyde, Sr West Boscawen Street South Washington Street

Local social news from Capon Bridge weekend visits

Miss Rebecca Lodge and Miss Terry Copenhaver returned from Harrisonburg where they were guests of Madi son College of Miss Billy LaFollette at Capon Bridge for the weekend. Miss LaFollette is a freshman. Gilse and Mitch L Fletcher of Washington DC were weekend guests of their sister Mrs. Raymond Whitacre and father Mr. Elmer Fletcher of this city.

Rebecca Lodge Terry Copenhaver Harrisonburg Madison College Billy LaFollette Capon Bridge LaFollette Gilse Mitch L Fletcher Washington, D. C Raymond Whitacre Elmer Fletcher

Bananas Ripening Tactics Highlight Nutritional Value

A note explains how temperature can halt a banana’s ripening, and discusses the shift from carrying banana roots to enjoying ripe fruit from stores. It emphasizes bananas as a tasty source of vitamins A C and B and eleven essential minerals.

Opequon Community News Peeks At Local Moves And Births

Cecil Dyke returns home after a week in Winchester Memorial Hospital. Benner family relocates to Upperville while Wolfe moves nearer to work on Front Royal Road. Robert Dove welcomes a son with Betty Sue Combs as midwife. Frances Wofford undergoes appendicitis surgery at the Memorial Hospital. Other visits include Wardensville, Romney and Edgewood family travel. Local society notes include Mrs. Charlie Williams and daughter returning from Oklahoma and Mrs. Lamp teaching in Winchester Memorial Hospital.

Opequon Cecil Dyke Winchester Memorial Hospital Benner Roberson Farm Upperville Wolfe Fawcett House Front Royal Road Simmons Gore Robert Dove Memorial Hospital Dove Betty Sue Combs Paul Everhart Reynolds Wardensville Liméeday Haines Gayla Romney W. Va Cylde Miller Robert Pattersons Frances Wofford Charlie Williams Oklahoma John Martin Edgewood Leroy Snapp Robert Miller Isaac Hewitt Kenneth Lamp Winchester Otto Preffitt Lamp Lucy Belle Fawcett

Lesson on English usage and word study tips

This note explains subject verb agreement with singular nouns and mispronunciations. It highlights common misspellings for surplus and surplice and defines synonyms for heroic and realistic. It then promotes daily vocabulary growth and features the word dogmatize with a quotation.

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Etiquette Q A on Hostess Invitations and Business Letters

The Q A discusses inviting artists to a hostess home and adding postcodes in business letters. It states inviting someone for free is unfair and suggests avoiding unnecessary postcodes by rewriting the letter if a subject was forgotten.

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R. E. Lee T. J. Jackson K. R. Rhoden McKee-Bailey Brooks’ Pharmacy Claude Buchers Capt. Harbaugh Rebekah Lodge Ladies Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars Friendship Fire Hall Jr. Century Club John B. McKee F. L. Largent, Jr C. R. White Round Hill Round Hill School Jack Lillis West Frederick John Larrick Earl Carpenter Navy Anne Adams Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York Oxfords Winchester — Front Royal Chambersburg Loudoun St Gaunt Gerrard St Valley Ave Lovett Bros N. Loudoun St S. Braddock St W. L. Gordon the Commercial & Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation OBE Ilk Haldeman’s Fairplay Market L&f Cameron St Capitol China Alls "Oe Funeral Home Cor Cc. B. Smalts & Son National Avenue Columbia de Luxe Columbia Knitting Crochet Cather & Moling Harold Reeves Yarroll All Saint’s Church Frederick Zion Church Charles Town Frederick and Jefferson Counties North Court St. Frederick, Md Martex Timberlake
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