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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1948

Page

8

Miss Julia Everley Chooses Bearda ll Jr in Society Rites

Miss Julia Everley to serve as maid of honor for her sister Elizabeth Beverley in a ceremony at Christ Episcopal Winchester at 5 p m Saturday. Geoffrey Beardall will be best man and a group of bridesmaids and ushers named. Several social gatherings precede the wedding with hosts including the Jenkins Mitchell Byrd and Watkins families across Millwood Boyce Richmond and Berryville.

Julia Duvall Everley Elizabeth Palmer Beverley George Burwell Milton Valley John Reginald Beardall Jr Christ Episcopal Winchester Geoffrey Beardall Virrginia Wellford Richmond Hilda Lewis Beverley Red Gate Millwood Edward Jenkins Lacy Mitchell

Ruth Feeley Weds Alfred Williams in Candlelight Ceremony

Ruth Feeley daughter of Mr and Mrs Russell Feeley of Mt Williams married Alfred Williams son of Mr and Mrs Noel Williams at St Johns church Mt Williams in a white satin gown with lace yoke and seed pearl veil. The ceremony was followed by a reception at Mt Williams Community hall and a southern wedding trip. The couple will reside with the bride's parents until their home is ready.

Ruth Feeley Russell Feeley Mt. Williams Alfred Williams St. Johns Church Noel Williams E. B. Smith Earl Williams Marilyn Feeley Harding Williams Winfred Ashwood Taylor Barr Mildred Jones Williams Grant Wilkens Lucien Ashwood Delilah Bell National Fruit Company

Doris Ellen Werdebaugh to Leon Foster in First Baptist ceremony

Doris Ellen Werdebaugh and Leon Foster were married at the First Baptist church with Rev. Paul Watlington officiating. Attendants were Miss See Weaver and James Hayette. A short wedding trip to Springs followed and the couple will reside with the bride's parents of Valley Ave.

James H. Werdebaugh Valley Ave Doris Ellen Leon Foster Stuart Paul Watlington First Baptist Church Jim Hagers Miss See Weaver James Hayette Springs

Miller Miller-Wester marriage in Leesburg

Miss Irene Mildred Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Gore married John Rudolph ick son of Mr and Mrs T J co Sr of Front The couple reside with the bride's parents in Leesburg following the ceremony in May.

Irene Mildred Miller Ughter W. H. , Gore Leesburg John Rudolphick T. J. Co Sr

Stephenson Social Club shifts meeting to Thursday 2 PM EST

The Stephenson Social club announces a new meeting time set for Thursday at 2 p m Eastern, replacing the previously announced Wednesday session.

Stephenson Social Club

Le Cercle Francais Reschedules Meeting to June 16

Le Cercle Francais will not meet on Wednesday but instead gather on June 16 with Mrs. B. B. Dutton as host. The change shifts event timing and venue accordingly.

le Cercle Francias B. B. Dutton

Calendar of June events in the Evening Star schedule

The June calendar lists local activities from Tuesday to Friday including Moose and Rebekah lodge meetings Kiwanis VFW and Elks gatherings a Municipal Band concert Rotary and decorating groups Flower Mission day Handley high school graduation and Woodmen of the World events.

Moose Club Rebekah Lodge Kiwanis Club VFW Sensensy Rd Elks Club Rouss Hall Sarah Zanehall Women's Civic League Lucille Seal N. Cameron St Stephenson Kitty Prince Albin Fannie Boylston WCTU Friends Meeting House Handley High School Auditorium T. L. Rudd Little Garden Club John Pennypacker Handley Library W. W. Glass Woodmen of the World

Miss Bucher and E Widmyer Steele Wed at Home Ceremony

Miss Ruth May Bucher became the bride of E Widmyer Steele in a double ring ceremony at Mrs. C. J. Burner home 421 West Cork Street. Rev. L P Tederick officiated. The couple will reside in Chamberville after June 15.

Ruth May Bucher E. Widmyer Steele C. J. Burner W. Cork St L. P. Tederick Wilbur Bucher Benjamin Barton Sarah Jane Jacqueline Barton Burner Kathryn Newcome Philadelphia Steele Chamberville Wade Bucher Middletown Mr. Steele Joseph F. Steele Stephens City Odd Fellows, Moose and Widows Friend Strasburg Odo LaMarr Lester Bucher Annie Baker

Ralph M Ware Wed in Richmond to Miss Berry

The wedding of Miss Susan Wyatt Berry and Mr. Ralph Marion Ware Jr. took place at Second Baptist church in Richmond with a large bridal party. The couple, recent graduates of Medical College of Virginia and Virginia School of Pharmacy, plan a Canada wedding trip after a Berryville and Richmond joined family audience.

Ralph M. Ware Richmond Miss Berry Susan Wyatt Berry Lawrence Taylor Berry Ralph Marion Ware Jr Ralph Marion Ware Berryville Second Baptist Church Solon B. Cousins James Houston Ivey Charles Franklin Frederick Wallingford Joyce Negle Thomesson Los Angeles Calif Anne Page Addison Sara Elizabeth Jones Ann Virginia Wert Conway Bibb Bowers Ae Ware Charles Town W. Va Ware Thomas C. Iden James R. Iden Maurice Wisecarver William E. Barnett Lawrence T. Berry Jr William N. Ridinger St. Catherines School Medical College of Virginia School of Pharmacy Navy Willey Drug Co Canada George Pine Carol Pine Garland Canter James E. Hill Rice W. Levi Edward Barnett Roy Potts Harold Potts Ceril Wolfe Robert Lee Withers W. E. Henson Willam E. Henson Nancy Lou Carper M. F. Wisecarver Camille Wisecarver Jr T. C. Iden J. E. Thoma Mary Margaret Thoma Edward P. Berlin Edward Bertin, Jr Ernest Woodworth

Frances W. Brown Awarded Diploma at Stu Art Hall

Frances West Brown graduates Monday from Stu art Hall daughter of Harold G. Brown and Mrs Brown 4238 Washington St. She prepared at Handley high and Northfield School for Girls Northfield Mass. She was senior class president student council German club ELA society choir and Dramatic club.

Stuart Hall Frances West Brown Harold G. Brown Washington St Handley High School Northfield School For Girls Northfield Mass Brown Donald F. Buckley Bo’’ Brown

WSCS Meeting Tonight With Emma Ridgeway Program

Brad dock St. Methodist WSCS meets at 7 45 p m at the church. Miss Emma Ridgeway and circle 5 present a discussion on The Christian Alcohol and Public Health. A technicolor movie will be shown.

WSCS Emma Ridgeway Circle 5 Braddock St

Scout Leaders Hold Season Ending Swimming Party

Girl Scout Leader club members finish the season with a swimming party at Mrs. McSherry Lupton's pool. Those who wish to swim may go at 3 p.m. Supper is at 6. Members should bring nosebag lunches. The social committee will provide drinks and dessert.

Girls Scout Leader Club McSherry Lupton

Charles B. Cook Receives MD Degree at GWU

Charles Barrie Cook was awarded the Doctor of Medicine degree on May 26 at George Washington University. He will intern for a year at the Medical College of Virginia Hospital in Richmond starting July. He is the son of Mrs. Giles B. Cook and the late Col. Cook, and a Hampden-Sydney College graduate.

Charles Barrie Cook George Washington University

Hunt Club Dance Draws Large Crowd After Carter Hall Show

A big turnout attended the Hunt Club Dance at Blue Ridge Country Club in Boyce after the Carter Hall Horse show Saturday. Guests from Winchester included Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Massie Jr. and many local residents with dinner parties noted at the River House hosted by Mr. and Mrs. George Greenhalgh Sr.

Carter Hall Blue Ridge Country Club Boyce Winchester Joseph Massie Jr Bobby Conrad Mary Warden Boyd Betsy Arthur Dorothy Hawthorne Lloyd Agnew Washington Carrington Harrison Bigelow Thomson Betty Stuart Charles Stuart Susan Nixdorff Ann

Civic League Adds Four New Members

The Women's Civic League announces four new members Mrs Alien A. Coman Mrs Louis Zuckerman Mrs Ted C. Cawthorne and Mrs Ronald Itmyre joining the civic group today.

Civic League Womens Civic League Alien A. Coman Louis Zuckerman Ted C. Cawthorne Ronald Itmyre

Albin HD Club Meeting At Mrs Roylston Home

Members are asked to bring articles to be decorated or varnished to the meeting at 2 p m Thursday. The gathering takes place at the home of Mrs Fannie Royl ston.

Albin HD Club Fannie Roylston

Special Club Meets Tomorrow at Stephenson Social

The Stephenson Social club gathers at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mrs. Kitty Prince's home with Mrs. Maud Prince as co host. Miss Virginia Mason leads devotions and Mrs. Emory Ellmore conducts the recreation program.

Stephenson Social Club Kitty Prince Maud Prince Virginia Mason Emory Ellmore

GAA Meeting Notes Dues Reports Highlight June Committee

The Girls Athletic Association held its Thursday meeting with dues captains reporting. Mrs. Richard Rosenberger won the door prize. The June committee is chaired by Mrs. Charles Anderson and includes Mrs. Robert Berry, Mrs. Marshal Boyd, and Mrs. Raymond Burke.

GAA Girls Atheletic Association Richard Rosenberger Charles Anderson Robert Berry Marshal Boyd Raymond Burke

Births in June Highlight Local Families

June 5 to June 7 announcements list newborns for families including Michel son and Anderson, Vance and Whitmire, Reed and Stone burner, Young and Rockwell, Brill and Cline, Snapp and Hottle, Garrett and Pittock. Each birth notes the mother’s former name and residence in West Virginia communities.

Lee Vance Route 3 Vance Amy Whitmire Francis Reed Harpers Ferry Garland Brill Wardensville W. Va Brill Velma Cline Lewis Snapp N. Loudoun St. Ext Snapp Charlotte Hottle Robert Garrett Route 2 Garrett Ellen Pitcock

Techo Airfield in Bogota Named for Its High Elevation

The Bogota airfield Techo rises 8,600 feet above sea level earning its nickname the roof. Local aviation history notes the high altitude affects aircraft performance and approach procedures.

Bogota Colombia Techo

Local residents host and visit friends at area campuses and events

Valley Ave and High View residents welcomed visitors from Eastern College, Brookville Indiana, Lansing Michigan, and Philadelphia as guests and travelers. Notable mentions include Ruby Seldon at University Hospital Charlottesville, Miss Edith Parrish Barton’s upcoming graduation, and several families attending conventions and graduations.

Melvin Seldon Valley Ave S. J. Seldon E. O. Seldon High View Ruby University Hospital, Charlottesville Miss Seldon

Porter's School Alumna to Marry Barton Jr in Washington

A Miss Porter's School graduate from Farmington Conn will wed Robert T. Barton Jr. Eleanor Barton Jr. and Mrs. Robert T. Barton of Washington are also involved. Mr and Mrs George J. Schedder of Glaize Ave and Mr and Mrs John W. Hughes left Friday.

Porter Farmington, Conn Robert T. Barton Jr Eleanor Barton Jr Robert T. Barton Washington George J. Schedder Glaize Ave John W. Hughes

Day for Rutter Ontario Trip Returns Planned

A trip to Rutter, Ontario is scheduled with travelers expected back in Winchester on June 16, marking the completion of a local group journey.

Rutter Ontario Winchester

Population contrast in British Honduras

British Honduras shows a population of about 165000 with roughly 1000 whites remaining, highlighting a stark ethnic and settlement distribution in the colony.

British Honduras

Winchester Star Pattern Ad Promotes 4582 and 452

The ad highlights Sew Pattern 4582 for easy sewing and a fit tested design with sizes 12 to 20 and fabric needs for size 16. It promotes Pattern 452 and the Anne Adams Summer Pattern Book, offering a catalog plus a free sun-tan halter pattern for fifteen extra cents. Customers are asked to send twenty five cents to the Pattern Dept in New York with name, address, size, and style number.

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

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