Smith Lettis Wedding Unites Smith Fredericktowne and Oneonta Pair
Carla Jean Smith of Fredericktowne married Thomas Charles Lettis of Oneonta New York July 14 at 10 am in St Pauls Episcopal Church. Rev. David Knight officiated. The bride is daughter of George V Smith Jr and Mrs. Smith. The groom is son of James Lettis and Eleanor Lettis. Family and local friends attended a Baden Fellowship Room reception. The couple plans to reside in Key West Florida after a Southeast coastal trip.
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Carla Jean Smith
Fredericktowne
City
Thomas Charles Lettis
Oneonta
N.Y
St. Paul’s Episcoal
David Knight
George V. Smith Jr
Stephens City
James Lettis
Eleanor V. Lettis
Wilmington
N.C
R.L. Dalton
Lisa Boren
Key West
Fla
Laura Smith
Janet Roop
Winchester
Theresa Smith
Samuel Russell
Thomas Robinson
David Smith
Thomas Smith
Baden Fellowship
Lettis
James Wood High School
Mr. Lettis
Oneonta High School
New York
U.S. Navy
Emmons-Haines Wedding in Highland Presbyterian Church
Gail Elizabeth Emmons of Siler Route married William Allen Haines of 2500 Wilson Blvd at Highland Presbyterian Church. Rev J Garner officiated. The bride wore ivory polyester with Venise lace and carried white carnations. Attendants included Judy Shockey and Tammy Baker. The couple will reside at 2500 Wilson Blvd after a wedding trip to Henderson North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gail Elizabeth Emmons
Siler
William Allen Haines
Wilson Blvd
Highland Presbyterian Church
J. Garner
Philip C. Armel
Richard L. Haines
Henderson, N.C
Kathy Miller
Judy Shockey
Dunlap St
Tammy Baker
Sunset Drive
Mary Haines
Henderson
N.C
Kenny Haines
Jerry White
Stephens City
Thomas Burns
Haines
James Wood High School
Bonanza Sirloin Pit
Winchester
O’sullivan Corp
Fort Pierce High School
Florida
Young and Fitzwater Wedding Announced
The marriage of Jeannie S. Young and Robert S. Fitzwater was held on July 15 at Yahweh's Tabernacle on Red Bud Road. Rev. D. John Barberio officiated. the bride wore an antique white gown with baby's breath. The couple honeymooned at Ft. Seal, prc, and will reside in Gainesboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeannie S. Young
Robert S. Fitzwater
Yahweh's Tabernacle
Red Bud Road
D. John Barberio
Roger Fitzwater
New Director Named for Stephenson VA Youth Facility
At Shalom et Benedictus board meeting J Michael Foster MSW was named director of the Stephenson facility. Foster, a former Shalom counselor, earned a Masters in Social Work from Catholic University and succeeds Eric Williams who takes a two year sabbatical. Fr John R Frizzell Jr was re elected president for a 10th year. Board members include Leon Slavin vice president Mike Foster treasurer and Ethel Hutchinson secretary. The Jordan Springs program has aided about 250 youths in 10 years and most return to their communities.
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Shalom Et Benedictus
J. Michael Foster
MSW
Stephenson, Va
Foster
Shalom
Catholic University
Washington, D.C
Eric Williams
Williams
Graduate School of Social Work
John R. Frizzell Jr
Frizzell
St. Alban’s Episcopal Church
Annandale
Leon Slavin
Winchestr
Mike Foster
Stephenson
Ethel Hutchinson
Boonsboro
Shalomet Benedictus
Jordan Springs
Birthday salute to 96 year old Lynn Care resident
James A. Orndoff of Front Royal celebrates his 96th birthday on Thursday July 26. Born in 1883 in Refuge area he married Mattie Ridenour who died in 1943. He stays in Room 6 at Warren Memorial Hospital. Diana K Teets of Stephens City earns a B S in Nursing from Radford College on May 25 and plans UVA study this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Orndoff
Lynn Care Nursing Center
Front Royal
Refuge
Mattie Ridenour
c/o Warren Memorial Hospital
Diana K. Teets
Harold Teets
Rt. 1
Stephens City
Radford College
Miss Teets
James Wood School
Alexandra Hospital Se
Nursing
Lord Fairfax Community College
University of Virginia
Charlottesville
Patterson Hinson Engagement Announcement
Mr and Mrs James Grey Patterson of Asheville announce the engagement of daughter Barrie Ann to Allen Hinson of Richmond The couple’s grandparents include Mrs Edward Bearden and the late Mr Bearden of Tuskegee and Mrs Smith Kay Patterson of Concord North Carolina Barrie Ann studied at Virginia Intermont College and UNC Greensboro and will continue at the University of Richmond
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Grey Patterson
Faircrest Road
Asheville
N.C
Barrie Ann
Douglas L. Carter
Mr. Carter
Berryville
Channing Hinson Sr
Mr. Hinson
Paris
Pow Wow Idea Extravaganza Brings Cub Scout Leaders Together
The 1979 Cub Scout Leaders Pow Wow at Camp Rock Enon drew about 25 adult leaders from area packs. Ed Marshall of Winchester described the event as an idea extravaganza offering crafts, ceremonies, games, and exhibits. The Shenandoah Area Council, Boy Scouts of America backs the event with United Way funds from Berkeley and Jefferson Counties in West Virginia and Frederick and Warren Counties in Virginia. Attendees came from multiple packs and sponsors, with staff including Lanny Branner Julie Troxel and Carolyn Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Rock Enon
Ed Marshall
Winchester
Shenandoah
Boy Scouts of America
United Way
Berkeley
Jefferson
West Virginia
Frederick and
Warren
Virginia
Council
Pow Wow
Burnie Hasenbuhler
Earl Hose
Francis Asbury United Methodist Church
Berkeley Springs
W. Va
Betty Vaughn
Strasburg
New Baby Names From July Birth Announcements
July 17 to July 21 birth notes list newborns with parents and residences across West Virginia towns. Names include Samantha Marie, Christopher Matthew, Joshua Aaron, Kirk Wayne, Eric Wayne, Jamie Lee, Jamie Denise, Graham Scott, Joshua Eugene, Cassandra Dawn, Nathan Allen, Justin McKown, Jamie Lynn, and Sarah Elizabeth, with parental and former-name details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Steven Mason
Wilson Blvd
Christopher Matthew
Mason
Sandra Kay Milburn
James Aaron Smith
Rt. 4
Old Fields
W.va
Joshua Aaron
Kirk Wayne
Whitacre
Sue Ann Miller
Eric Wayne
Larry Arthur Costelo
Sandy
White Post
Costello
Janet Shifflett
Jamie Lee
Danny Lee Crouse
Crouse
Diane Frances Haines
James Elwood Loy
Mulberry St
Stephens City
Jamie Denise
Loy
Patricia Ann Whitlock
Douglas Frank Stewart Jr
N. Red Hill Road
Martinsburg
Graham Scott
Stewart
Margaret Julianne Graham
Delmas Allen Crites
Rt. 1
Dorcas
Nathan Allen
Crites
Brenda Kay Eye
Mark Stephen Caldwell
Rt. 2
Bunker Hill
Justin McKown
Caldwell
Charlene Thelma Burkhart
Jamie Lynn
Francis Wayne LeHew
Kearneysville
LeHew
Teresa Delayne Zimmerman
Teets observe 34th wedding anniversary at Montague Circle
To Mr. and Mrs. J. Fred Teets of 12 Montague Circle on their 34th wedding anniversary. They were married July 25, 1945 in Erstown, Md. by Rev. William M. Normant. They have one son, J. Gary Teets of Winchester. Mrs. Teets is the former Miss Emily B. White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Fred Teets
Montague Circle
Erstown
William M. Normant
J. Gary Teets
Winchester
Teets
Emily B. White
Dear Abby Advice Across Roots and Family Labels
The column discusses complexities of birth origins and family ties, noting that illegitimacy and painful pasts can shape identity. Readers share questions on engagement etiquette, family invites, and definitions of steps, half siblings, and cousins in varying parental contexts.
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Winchester Va
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Pack 81
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Sunnyside Station
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Ewell St
Joshua Eugene
Dunlap
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Cassandra Dawn
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Inwood
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Highland Ave
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Reoken
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