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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1948
Page
8
Mrs. Robert F. Gaines recovered at home with her infant daughter Sheri Lee after discharge from Winchester Memorial Hospital. The Gaines family also includes two older children Ann and Bobby.
Miss Mary Frances Ramey and Lee J. Ridings wed in a single ring ceremony at Strasburg Christian Church. Rev. Nelson M. Fox officiated with Lois Hockman at the organ. The bride wore a white sharkskin dress and red rosebud corsage. She is the eldest child of Mr. and Mrs. William Ramey of Stephens City. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Noah Ridings of Fishers Hill and a farmer. They will reside with the bride’s parents after a wedding trip.
Brooks' Pharmacy Rexall Drug Store advertises Grand Gifts for Father's Day on June 20th. The display highlights gift ideas and reminds customers to remember Dad. Call 6461 for details.
Daily listings show numerous society meetings in the area. Tuesday includes Dress Design class and Lions club lunch, plus Mosue and Rebekah gatherings and Le Circle Francais. Wednesday highlights Kiwanis and Garden club events. Thursday features DAR at Wayside Inn Rotary club, GAA meeting and Quota club gathering.
Mrs Kenneth J Houston formerly Miss Ethel E Hartman of 317 Gray Ave with her four year old daughter Judith Allison will move July 1 to San Bernardino California to join Capt Kenneth J Houston who has been stationed in Korea and will resume his civilian post as chief air installation officer at the San Bernardino Army Air Depot Mrs Houston is affiliated with the Winchester AAUW and the local Beta Sigma Phi chapter.
Carringtons return to Richmond after a weekend visit with the Duttons. Amy Willard leaves for Washington DC after a Washington visit. Betsy Glaize returns from Covington house party. Virginia State Exchange clubs convention attendees include Joseph Massee Jr. and Carl Haines with the Emmons couple of Winchester. Lewis Allen Jr. returns from New York for summer with his parents. James M. Thomson II finishes year at UVa law school and attends UNC summer school. Giles B. Cook Jr. goes to UVa for summer law school. Billy and John Payne to return Thursday from three weeks with Abney Payne in Larmont NF.
The Winchester studios of music will present student recitals at 8 p m Thursday and Friday in the assembly room of First Baptist church. Co teachers are Misses Gladys Cochran and Elizabeth Grim. Thursday night features Mary Catherine Adams and many fellow pupils. Friday night showcases a second group including Ann Arams and others.
The Junior Country club of the Winchester Golf club opened officially at 1 p.m. today with a members party in the playground. Mrs C Ridgley White chairs the Junior Country club and Miss Adelaide Coble leads the club for the summer.
Captain and Mrs George Brandt recently moved from Norfolk and are now at home on Boscawen Street. Mrs Brandt formerly Gertrude Pendleton of Staunton.
Lt and Mrs Joseph M Bowers announce the birth of a daughter Elizabeth Ann on May 13 in 388th Station hospital Geissen Germany. The lieutenant is stationed in Hersfeld Germany. Miss Laurie Evans of 804 National Ave is the former Mrs Bowers.
Local society notes list residents and guests visiting family homes across Stephenson and nearby towns. Mentions include Robert Lee returning from a week with the Helsleys in Opequon Star Route, Carolyn Duncan hosting Nelie Ann Barrow, Cadet Walter Duncan from VPI, and visits by Mrs. Walter Neale and daughters to Cresthaven in Clearbrook. Also noted are visits to Primrose Dale, Edgwood Farm, and Strasburg, plus upcoming travel of Mr. and Mrs. John E. Owen to England and Philadelphia guest departures surrounding events and conventions.
Miss Irene Carol Johnson of 408 Fairmont Ave. received her Bachelor of Design degree Saturday at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Miss Marie Garber and Miss Peggy Hottle have returned home after attending the final dances at V. P. I. in Blacksburg.
The Winchester Quota Club meets at 5 45 p m Thursday at Chanticleer Inn. C Vernon Eddy will discuss a recent trip to England. Anna Belle Snyder visits from Paris arriving in New York on the Mauretania to see her parents Ellwood and Mrs Snyder on Valley Ave.
On Births column lists new babies born to families including Eugene Cochran and Betty Jean Martin at 18 Morningside Drive a son. James Biggs and Alma Garber a daughter. Harry Lee and Madge Alstarman a daughter. Lyle Schanholt z Augusta a daughter. Clayton Mason Whitacre a daughter with Mason’s wife formerly Mary Parill.
Daily Vacation Bible School opened Monday morning at the Presbyterian church with morning sessions planned for the next two weeks. Round Hill 4-H Club sponsors a yard party at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Presbyterian church following that night’s events.
9g ORE ON pattern 4728 is a trim go everywhere dress with wide reverse tiny middle and fake pockets. It lists sizes 12 14 16 18 20 and yardage 453 yards 35 inch 2 yard contrast for size 16. Send 25 cents to Winchester Evening Star Pattern Dept New York for the pattern and address details.
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