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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1948

Page

8

Double Wedding At Greenwood Methodist Church

The Greenwood Methodist Church hosted a 4 p.m. double wedding for Virginia Sager and Betty Giffen. Each bride wore white with red rosebud corsages and both attended Handley High and Strayer’s. future spouses Wharton Plummer III and Wilbur Dyke Jr. are from local families and work at C&P Telephone and Clowe’s/McCroy’s. The couples will live at 550 North Loudoun Street after their honeymoons.

Plummer-Sager Duke Giffin Greenwood Greenwood Methodist Church Virginia Sager Betty Giffen Miss Sager E.T. Sager Wharton Plummer 3d Wharton Plummer Miss Giffen Rev. L.H. Hav- 2

Last meeting of public ity class and visiting notices

The final meeting of the publicity class under the Women's Civic League is set for Monday at 7 30 p m outside Handley library with leaders Mrs Richard Lewis and Miss Marjorie Davies. Various notes mention visits by Miss Jane Cather and Mrs Kathryn Simpson plus social updates from Arlington and Brad dock Street church activities.

Women's Civic League WINC Handley Library Richard Lewis Marjorie Davies

Birth Announcement for Mary Ann Roy Jackson

Mr and Mrs John Jackson of 134 Montague Street announce the birth of a daughter on June 24. Mrs Jackson formerly Miss Mary Ann Roy.

John Jackson Montague St

Local social notes from Stephens City and area

Mrs. Jacob Hiser hosts visitors from Baltimore. Cub Pack 23 plans a skating party at Berryville rink on June 29 with about 70 members from Shenandoah Valley. J Thomas Kermer recovering after hospital operation. Shower honors Colleen Rosier for July 3 wedding to Stanley Watkins. Attendants and guests listed from Front Royal Boyce and nearby towns. Rodney Freeman returns from Virginia Beach with family. Miss Farley Massey visiting before sailing camp in Martha’s Vineyard. Alvin Pennypacker and sister guest Mrs Austin Nunamaker of Richmond.

Cub Scouts McFaden Bible Class The Presbyterian Church Berryville Shenandoah Valey Roy Cather Presbyterian Colleen Rosier Earl Williams Stanley Watkins Sarah Barton Mary Hollar Nancy Larrick Phyllis Berry Betty Barrett Ruth Williams Elmer Ashwood Gretna Williams

Calendar of Evening Star events June 29 details

VFW hosts at 7 30 p m Civic league public speaking class meets outside Handley library Madison lodge gathers at 8 p m Municipal Band performs at Rouss hall Eastern Star meets in city Lion club convenes at Country club 7 30 p m Civil Air Patrol at airport Rebekah lodge meets at lodge all noting daylight saving time changes.

the Evening Star VFW Civic League Handley Library Madison Lodge Lodge Hall Municipal Band Rouss Hall Eastern Star City Hall Lion Club Civil Air Patrol Rebekah Lodge

Home Agent Announces Weekly Schedule for 4‑H Clubs

Frederick county home demonstration agent Miss Agnes Shirley releases the week’s plan. She will attend the state short course all week while clubs meet as scheduled. Leaders present demonstrations at the HD club, with yeast and bread variations to be shown. Monday state short course. Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 1 p.m. Shawnee HD club meeting. Friday 7:30 p.m. North Frederick 4‑H club at Community Hall. Saturday office.

Frederick County Agnes Shirley

Jimmy Morgan Heads to Camp Lupton This Weekend

Jimmy Morgan son of Mr and Mrs John Carl Morgan will depart this weekend for Camp Lupton where he will stay for several weeks.

Jimmy Morgan John Carl Morgan Camp Lupton

Kiwanis Hears Winchester Radio Owner Lewis Richard

Front Royal Kiwanis luncheon featured Lewis Richard, owner of the Winchester radio station, as guest speaker.

Richard Lewis Winchester Front Royal Kiwanis

Lesson In English by W. L. Gordon

A compact English lesson by W. L. Gordon explores correct usage mispronunciations and common misspellings. It defines and illustrates words like pensive and holier notes the adage use a word three times to own it and urges daily vocabulary growth.

W. L. Gordon

Etiquette Qs On Golf, Husband Terms, Bon Voyage

Questions and answers on golf course etiquette defer to women's sets in slower play while men wait their turn at the first tee. The term man as husband is sanctioned since 1300, and bon voyage means good or prosperous voyage to you.

Guest minister to speak at Grace Lutheran Church tomorrow

Dr. Wickey, guest minister and executive secretary of the Board of Education of the United Lutheran Church in America, will speak at 11 am tomorrow at Grace Lutheran Church and address the Men's Bible class. He is Harvard educated and studied at Oxford, a noted leader in Christian higher education.

Board of Education United Lutheran Church In America Grace Lutheran Church Wickey Harvard Oxford University England

Miss Hawthorne St Dorsey Nuptials Tonight

Miss Charlotte Massie Hawthorne and Lt Joseph Pembroke Dorsey wed at 8:30 pm at First Baptist church with Rev E T Clark officiating. A reception follows at Winchester Golf Club. the couple is honored by Ralph and Mrs Dorsey at Berryville luncheon.

Charlotte Massie Hawthorne Allen Tupper Hawthorne St. Joseph Pembroke Dorsey Ralph Dorsey Berryville First Baptist Church E.T. Clark Winchester Golf Club Dorsey Joseph Pembroke Dorsey

Four Borgstrom Brothers to be Buried Side by Side

TREMENTON Utah June 26 four Borgstrom brothers long separated by war are finally laid to rest together after deaths in 1944. Pfc Clyde E Borgstrom in Solomons March 17 Pfc Elmer Leroy Borgstrom in Italy June 22 Sgt Rolon Borgstrom bombers limb back to England Aug 8 his twin Rolon dying June 1944 of wounds near LeDreff France. Prominent dignitaries including Gen Mark Clark Gov Herbert Maw and President George Albert Smith will attend.

Trementon Utah George Albert Smith Latter-Day Saints Mormon) Church Clyde E. Borgstrom Solomons Elmer Leroy Borgstrom Italy 91St Infantry Division Rolon Borgstrom England Germany Pfc Rolon 38Th Infantry LeDreff France

Kentucky Woman Delegate Glories in Being Surrounded by Republicans

At 70, Mrs. Vitus L. Gates of Hopkinsville becomes the only woman in Kentucky’s delegation to deliver the roll call vote at the Republican National Convention. She delights in being surrounded by Republicans and proclaims Kentucky’s vote after a long career among Democrats.

Kentucky Philadelphia Vitus L. Gates Hopkinsville Gates

Social Notes From Berryville Show Weekend Guests

Berryville society notes list numerous weekend visitors and family visits. Names include Mrs W.8 Carper Mrs Martin Carper Ensign William Henson Edna Carroll Edna Carroll Washington. Miss Ava Thomas Howell Richard Feltner Nancy Lou Carper and more with Arlington Front Royal Takoma Park and Chevy Chase connections.

W. 8. Carper Martin Carper Richimhoad Martin Carglll W. E. Hensen Nancy Lou Carper Hensons Aso Ensign William Henson Philadelphia

Sunday Memorial and Children’s Day Services

Memorial service planned at Salem Methodist church 2 30 p m EST Sunday. Ridings Chapel hosts Children's Day at 8 p m Sunday. Mt Hebron EUB church near Whitacre holds annual memorials 2 30 p m Sunday with Rev L C Messish as host pastor and guest speakers. Fairview EUB near Nain observes Children’s Day with program at 8 p m Sunday.

Salem Methodist Church Ridings Chapel Mt. Hebron Eub Church Whitacre L.C. Messish Fairview Eub Church Nain

Meaning of alleluia in liturgy and history

Iv explains alleluia as the Latin form of hallelujah meaning Praise ye the Lord. It was added to the Mass by Pope Damasus for Easter, then extended during Eastertide to all antiphons and to various chants.

Damasus

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Wilbur Dykes JR W. Plummer Jane Cather Luray Jane Cather, S. Braddock Sr Morris Cather Baughn Mission Bible School Kathryn Simpson Kathryn Baker Simpson Beverley Garrison Simpson St. Petersburg Burgess Slaughter M.O. Simpson Dale Baker West St Herbert Whiting Arlington Paul Sullivan John Conway Henry Arling Victor Wheeler Margaret Collins Denny Braddock St John W. Rosenberger Winchester Front Royal Jacob Hiser Baltimore Stephens City F.W. Kornmann Parkheights J.T. Kremer J. Thomas Kermer Jefferson St Kerfoot-Bragg Alberta E. J. Kerfoot Mary’ Lou Rust Ted Mathews Thompson Sowers Front Royal C. B. Carr Jackie Houston Suzanne May Garron William S.C. Burwell Boyce Rodney Farley Massie Miss Farley Massey William Massey Cleveland Ohio Marthas Vineyard Mass Colonial Beauty E. Piccadilly St Home Agent North Frederick Office Kiwanis Lewis Roberta Lee Gaunt Gaunt’s Drug Store Gould Wickey Miss Hawthorne St. Dorsey Hal Boyle Farr Warren California Dewey Tae Ad Lovett Bros N. Loudoun St Thomas Howell Washington Ernest Brown Ava Thomas Howell Carl ‘Feltner Ernest Feltner Feltner Richard William E. Carroll Carroll Edna Carroll Gilbert Longerbeam A. B. Balford Carol Ann Blanche Feltner Honolulu Longrebeam Thomas Kern Maurice Longerbeam Hattie Everhart Mrs LeRoy Everhart Takoma Park, Md Mason Morris Harold Farrington Fat and Billy Blackburn Smith E. L. Tessier Mrs. Joslin W. J. Harshberger Pittsburgh Gilbert Royston William Harshberger Roystons Elizzabeth R. Hope Joel D. Griffing Joel Jean. Moore Rudolph Julian Hursey Jr St. John’s Episcopal Church Chevy Chase, Md B. B. McKay Alice Langbein Herman Lloyd Crisman S. Kent St Commercial & Savings Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation L. J. Luby Miller St Eon Hill Kenney’s Grapefruit Juice Food Center Loudonn St Haldeman’s Milk Schumecher Cather Calif I, Loudoun St Neeen Timberlake Horton Baker N. Braddock St Anderson Electrical CO J. W. Grove Furniture CO S. Loudoun St
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