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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1949

Page

8

Bride and Acrey Nicholson wed in Berryville ceremony

Former Miss Ada Jean Fuller of Berryville married Acrey Edward Nicholson on January 22 at Rev. J. S. Duckwall's home. The bride wore a navy street length dress with red rose corsage. Best man was Theodore Fletcher. witnesses included Colleen Shade Leonard Boyce and Edith Fincham. Mrs Nicholson attended Berryville High. Nicholson works at a plumbing company. They will reside in Berryville.

Ada Jean Fuller Edward R. Fuller Berryville Acrey Edward Nicholson Cynthia Shade Winchester J. S. Duckwall Dorothy Puller Nicholson Theodore Fletcher Colleen Shade Leonard Boyce Edith Fincham

Strother Family Returns from Richmond Convention

Mr B F Strother and family have returned to White Hall after visiting their daughter Mrs Louise Smellie in Richmond. They represented the Frederick County Council of Churches at the annual convention of the Churches.

B. F. Strother Franklin White Hall Richmond Louise Smellie B. F Frederick County

Calendar of events for January 28 to February 1

A regional calendar lists Friday events including a JET dinner at York Inn and Woodmen of the World installation, Cub Pack 2 at Presbyterian Church, and a Civic League music group postponement to February 4. Sunday features Clarke Historical Association at the Byrd home in Berryville. Monday staffing notes include Chanters at Market Street Church, Madison Lodge, and United World Federalists meet at Tilford Episcopal Parish House. Tuesday covers Sr Century Club with Jaquelin Smith at 220 Wolfe Street.

York Inn Woodmen of the World Lodge Hall Presbyterian Church Assembly Room Civic League Clarke Historical Assn Richard E. Byrd Berryville Market St Madison Lodge Winchester-Frederick County United World Federalists Tilford Episcopal

Births Mirths Jan 27 in Strasburg and area

Mr and Mrs Howard McDonald Rt 1 Strasburg welcome a boy. Mrs McDonald is Anna Mae Grandstam. Dennis Strawderman Sunnyside welcome a boy. Mrs Strawderman is Geneva Kehne. Bernard Simmons Smithfield Ave welcomes a boy. Mrs Simmons is Martha Fincham. George F Hoover Jr 927 1 2 Woodland Ave welcomes a boy. Mrs Hoover is Tanaka Spelman. Wesley M Taylor Romney welcomes a boy. Mrs Taylor is Beatrice Haines.

Howard McDonald Rt. 1 Strasburg McDonald Anna Mae Grandstam Dennis Strawderman Sunnyside Strawderman Genevieve Kehne Bernard Simmons Smithfield Ave Simmons Martha Fincham George F. Hoover Jr Woodland Ave Hoover Tanaka Spelman Wesley M. Taylor Romney Taylor Beatrice Haines

Orangeburg visit and community notes from Maryland paper

Social notes recount visits from Mrs. William L. Bull and Beverly to Orangeburg New York buying for shops Reporting Middletown Grange meets Friday with quiz show prizes Birthdays and christenings Linda Crocker christened at Stephens City highlight in this local column Also mentions travels of C E Kline in Baltimore and visits by Oklahoma City and Philadelphia residents to local contacts, plus church events and baptisms.

Michael Berry Celebrates 3rd Birthday Party

Michael Berry son of Mr and Mrs Robert Berry 110 W Monmouth St marked his third birthday with a party at 3 oclock Wednesday. Attendees included Masters Dickie Metz Tommy Wolfe David Childs Tookie Kerns Jr Drew Babb Steve Bosserman Tommy Louthan and Sharon Wolfe Stephany Crisman Mary Jo Maddox Ann Locke Jean Miller Hill Judy Baker Jane Shackleford and Ann and Jane Holsinger.

Michael Berry Robert Berry Monmouth St Masters Dickie Metz Tommy Wolfe David Childs Tookie Kerns Jr Drew Babb Steve Bosserman Tommy Louthan Sharon Wolfe Stephany Crisman Mary Jo Maddox Ann Locke Jean Miller Hill Judy Baker Jane Shackleford Ann Jane Holsinger

Modern Etiquette by Roberta Lee Q and A

A Q and A on table manner practice including rising for a returning guest, whether employees should give gifts, and clearing procedures at breakfast. It notes that men should rise for a returning girl but not when she leaves to dance, that a birthday card suffices for employees, and that the service plate is removed with a hot breakfast plate placed in its stead.

Student Miss Harris Christopher visits Kennebunkport for winter sports

Miss Marguerite Harris Christopher a student at Sargent College Boston University and daughter of Mr and Mrs Preston Arthur Christopher of West Cork Street is in Kennebunkport Maine this week visiting friends to enjoy skating and skiing. Mr W Jennings will be at Burnt Church to preach at 7 pm Sunday.

Marguerite Harris Christopher Sargent College Boston University Preston Arthur Christopher West Cork St Kennebunkport Maine W. Jennings Burnt Church West Jennings

Miss Nora Chrisman Visiting Family

Averett college student Miss Nora Chrisman of Danville visits her father Ralph Chrisman and sister Nell Chrisman.

Nora Chrisman Averett College Danville Ralph Chrisman Nell Chrisman

Mrs Jackson Returns From New York Trip To Buzzella’s Shoppe

Mrs. H. W. Jackson has just returned from New York City where she spent several days for Buzzella’s Shoppe. Mr. Harry M. Sartelle Jr. has returned to Knoxville Tennessee after visiting his parents in Washington.

Clyde Sibert Washington South Cameron St T. F. Jakimier, Sr John J. Zeigler Zeigler Falls Church Mas. H. W. Jackson New York City Buzzella Harry M. Sartelle’ Jr Knoxville, Tenn H. M

Bridge Last Night With Mrs Ridgeway

Mrs. Ridgeway hosted her bridge club at her home on S Stewart Street last night with players from the neighborhood enjoying the evening of cards and conversation.

Ridgeway Fred Ridgeway S. Stewart St

Origin of Archangel name for Russian port Arkh Angelsk

The port Archangel was named by an English trading captain who was shipwrecked there and sought refuge in the old monastery of St Michael the Archangel. The settlement later became known as Archangel or Arkh Angelsk.

Q. Why Archangel D.R. A. Archangel Arkhangelsk St. Michael the Archangel

Seven Sisters Snow Slides Halt Traffic on Highway 6

In Dillon Colorado on January 28 a swath of snowslides known as the Seven Sisters blocked up to 500 yards of U S Highway 6. Forest Service official Wilfred Davis explains the slides trigger each other and warns winter travelers to expect dangerous conditions. He recalls a traveling salesman killed when an avalanche crushed his car near Stanley Peak.

Dillon Colo Loveland Pass U. S. Highway 6 Wilfred Davis U. S Forest Service Pases Davis Stanley Peak

Furniture Quality Improves At New York Market Says Eddy

Richard Eddy of Kurtz Furniture reports improved quality at the New York Furniture Mart. He notes ample supply across items and forecasts a strong year for local dealers after market displays. A quiz question states a newborn has a full upper and lower set of teeth.

Richard Eddy Kurtz Furniture Store New York Furniture Mart Eddy

Williams to Head Registration Dept

E. H. Williams Jr. of Smithfield named director of Virginia's department of professional and occupational registration. Appointed by Governor Tuck, he previously led the governor's highway safety committee since 1947 and is a former Isle of Wight delegate. Army veteran.

Richmond Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Registration E. H. Williams Jr Smithfield Tuck Governor’s Highway Safety Committee House of Delegates Isle of Wight County

New Spring Pattern 4902 Blouse and Sleeve Style

Advertisement details a new blouse pattern for spring with deep V neckline and slim sleeves in sizes 34 to 48. Includes fabric yardage for size 36 and complete illustrated instructions. Send 25 cents to Winchester Star Pattern Dept. and include name address zone size and style number. Also promotes Anne Adams Spring Pattern Book with a free four-store pattern and guide. copy priced 15 cents plus postage.

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

Lesson In English by W. L. Gordon

Instructional column listing common language errors and daily vocabulary. Notes on misused words mispronunciations misspellings and a study tip. Today's entry defines dissolution as breaking down disrupting or disorganizing a partnership and urges vocabulary growth.

W. L. Gordon

Overworked Stork At Last Gets Aid

Swiss officials respond to a drastic stork decline with captive breeding under Max Bloesch. From 150 nests in 1900 to eight by 1940, six pairs in summer 1948, the program aims to release fledglings and attract migration back to Switzerland, costing about 3500 dollars annually.

Bern Switzerland Max Bloesch

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Bride E. Nicholson a _ FREEMAN Freeman P. m. Sr. Century Club Jaquelin Smith Wolfe St Orangeburg William L. Bull Beverly Middletown Grange F. C. Dorman Margaret Hodgson Goss Clara Shank Margaret Hodgson David Keen Linda Jane Crocker Stephens City David Crocker Cumberland J. D. Steele St. Stephens Episcopal Church J. A. Figg Linda E. C. Crocker Iowa J. Miller Jett Ninevah Crockers Susan Ann Steele White Post Sherman Montgomery Gilbert Davidson Davie Charles Arlington J. M. Jett Virginia Jett Bobbie Jett Cara Groves Mildred B. Groves H. M. Carbaugh J. A. Jackson Crocker Steels Baltimore C. E. Kline Earl Metz Maynard Crowser Claude Kline Osmar Swansons Virginia McMahon Philadelphia Osmar Swanson S. Loudoun St Stewart Bells Jr Bell Stuart Bells Jr Washington St Robert Gettys Kalamazoo, Mich Mr. Gettys Onie Golliday Mr. Johnson City B. E. Johnson Oklahoma City J. W. Capper Jacksonville Fila Mrs. Eddy Woodrow W. Massey Phenoiz, Ariz Mrs County W. M. Procter James Kerns Sallie Brill Winifred Kerns Ruth Santymire Front Royal J. M. Fishpaw John L. Snively Women of the Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Snively C. Ridgely White Harry Ridgeway Hugh Solenberger Susan Mahaney Susan McWane Mahaney David W. Mahaney Worth Brooklyn Roberta Lee Miss Christopher Mrs. Jackson Knoxville Gaunt Seven Sisters Menace Williams Mary Queen of Scots Rush Studio E. Piccadilly St Lovett Bros N. Loudoun St Obone Oblams Federal Deposit Insurance Corp James Lees Mohawk Mills Parco & Armstrong Sale Woodbury-Jergens Cosmetics Woodbury Jergen Timberlake
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