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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1948

Page

6

Braddock Street Methodist Church Hosts Brill Davis Wedding

Miss Jean Brill daughter of Mr and Mrs Hugh Brill wed Dr James Clarke Davis son of Mrs C A Davis in a Braddock Street church ceremony officiated by Yankine Water. The couple celebrated with a reception at 516 Braddock Street with candles snapdragons and a three tier cake. The bride and groom both hold Handley High School and Stewart Circle Hospital ties. Out of town guests included Ivy and Mrs Jurettie New York Col A T Thompson Arlington and others. The couple will reside in the city after a short honeymoon.

Braddock St. Methodist Church Jean ‘Brill Hugh Brill James Clarke Davis C. A. Davis Mr. Davis Handley High School Stewart Circle Hospital Richmond Mary Washington College University of Maryland Baltimore Xi Phi Phi Fraternity Gorgas Odontogical Honorary Society Deacal Corps Middle East Tealy Pactice Ivy R. F. Jurettie New York A T. Thompson Arlington C. A. Duke of Front Royal Henry Lee Cannaday Alexandria Alva Richards Washington

Philadelphia visit returns from weekend trip

Mrs Kenneth J Houston and daughter Judith Allison and her parents Mr and Mrs C S Hartman have returned from a week in Philadelphia. Mr and Mrs Vincent Fansler of Washington spent the weekend from Winchester.

Philadelphia Kenneth J. Houston Judith Allison C. S. Hartman Vincent Fansler Washington Winchester

Old Fashioned Honey and Horehound Drops at Brooks Pharmacy

The note advertises Honey and Horehound Drops “The Old Fashioned Kind” good for colds and throat irritation. Price 49c per pound package. Available now at Brooks Pharmacy Prescription Druggist.

Brooks’ Pharmacy Prescription Druggist

Calendar of events for March 2 to March 4

Local listings show meetings and gatherings across clubs and organizations. Events include American Legion Moose Rebekah lodge Boyce WCTU and Kiwanis among others with times from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at various venues including churches, Legion home, Rouss hall, and Elks home.

Board of Control Ee Club Dr. Slaven Ofce American Legion Legion Home Moose Club Rebekah Lodge Kiwanis Club Helen Massey Junior Century Club Fred Glaize Winchester Municipal Band Rouss Hall Elks Club Rotary Club Sunshine Club W. H. Reed Braddock St First Baptist Church E. S. Clarke W. Piccadilly St GAA Elks Home Beta Sigma Phi Xi Beta Chapter

Blue Ridge Hunt At Carter Hall Strives Through Snow

Blue Ridge Hunt met Saturday at Carter Hall Millwood with a good crowd following Alexander Mackay-Smith M F H off for a day of sport. Fox hunting had stalled since Christmas due to deep snow. with most snow gone the next weeks promise good days for horse enthusiasts.

Blue Ridge Hunt Carter Hall Millwood Alexander Mackay-Smith M.F.H

Cantabile Choir Plans Lenten Cantata March 14 at Christ Church

The Cantabile Choir of Winfield Chester presents Dubois The Seven Last Words Of Christ at 4 p.m. on March 14, Passion Sunday, at Christ Episcopal Church. Soloists include Norma Simonson soprano and Irving Chandler tenor from Washington D C. Directed by Jay H. Lowden with Rogers King as organist. 25 local singers. Sunshine Club host 2:30 p.m. at 2248 Gatesdock Street with Mrs. W H Reed and assistants.

Winwil Chester Christ Dubois Christ Episcopal Church Norma Simonson Irving Chandler Waington D. C St. Catherine’s Guild of

Vance and Shade Miller Wed at Highland Avenue Manse

Mrs Emily Corbin Nicholson announces the marriage of her daughter Cynthia Shade Miller to William A Vance of this city. The ceremony was Saturday at 7 30 p m at the Highland Avenue manse with Rev Joseph S Ducknall officiating. The bride wore blue with black accessories and the couple will reside at 510 Highland Ave.

Leesburg Engagement for Wynkoop Larrick Couple

Mr and Mrs James Millard Wynkoop of Leesburg announce the engagement of daughter Mary Catherine Wynkoop to Charles Pershing Larrick son of Mr and Mrs Richard R Larrick of Round Hill. The couple plan a March 18 wedding at Leesburg Methodist Church with a reception at the bride’s home.

James Millard Wyncoop Leesburg Mary Catherine Wynkoop Charles Pershing Larrick Richard R. Larrick Round Hill Miss Wyncoop Leesburg High School Washington Larrick Round Hill High School Strayers Business College Washingon United States Army Air Force New Guinea Purcellville Leesburg Methodist Church

Winchester Girl Scouts Ship Clothing Kits for Children Abroad

Seven Clothes For Friendship kits have been mailed to Europe and Asia as Winchester Girl Scouts expand a 1948 program. The nationwide effort aims to produce 100000 kits totaling a million garments, each with ten items for babies and children aged 1 to 14. The American Friends Service Committee coordinates overseas distribution to the areas of greatest need.

Winchester Scouts Europe Asia American Friends Service Committee Girl Scouts of Winchester Singer Sewing Center Shenandoah Valley National Bank

Local Obituaries and Social Notes from Fayetteville and Winchester

Returns Home Mr and Mrs Stanley Eskew return to Fayetteville W Va after the death of father Rev W O Talrt Move To Winchester Mr and Mrs W L Fletcher and daughter Lina Jean relocate to Winchester 378 National Ave Sunday Guests at Stephenson include multiple local families Quota Club rummage sale to aid child welfare 7–9 pm Friday and 10 am Saturday at the Hat Box site Dean’s List honors for Miss Ethel Reccer Chrisman of Mary Washington College senior Spanish major and Handley School alumna.

Stanley Eskew Fayetteville W. Va Rev W. O. Talrt Winchester W. L. Fletcher Lina Jean Biloxi National Ave Fletcher Juanite Wheatherholtz Charles Lee Stephenson Luther Lee Gilbert Helsley Nancy Robert Mowery Jean Carl Lee Robert Mary Ann Pauline Ray Lee Corrine Bertha Lee N. Loudoun St Ethel Reccer Chrisman Mary Washington College Chrisman Handley School

First March babies born to siblings on same day

The first babies born in March arrived within two hours of each other. A baby girl was delivered March 1 at Winchester Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Shirley Foreman of Winchester. Shortly after, Mrs John Crowser, Foreman's sister, gave birth to a daughter. Both couples previously had one son. Miss Mary D Jackson of Hagerstown visited Winchester resident Mrs John L Snively and is a former Hagerstown student and current faculty member.

Japan Fred Boyd Washington St Robert S. Boyd Chitose Boyd Chistose Johns Hopkins Winchester Memorial Hospital States University of Virginia Hospital Shirley Foreman City Mary D. Jackson Hagerstown John L. Snively N. Braddock Jackson Winchester

Mrs Hamel Returns to Fresno After Father’s Death

Mrs A N Hamel returns to her Fresno California home after being summoned due to the death of her father Reverend W O Talbert.

A. N. Hamel Fresno Calif Rev W. O. Talbert

Dictionary a Mine of Information advertisement

Webster's Illustrated Tower Dictionary and Atlas is a miniature encyclopedia with 378 pages 16 color maps and many reference tables. Send thirty cents postpaid with coupon to The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau Washington DC for a copy.

Webster’s United States Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau Eye St N. E Washington, D.C

Modern Etiquette Tips from Roberta Lee

A Q and A on declining invitations offering courteous explanations optional but helpful. Guidance includes introductions with Mrs. Brown and Miss Smith with the unmarried shown to the married, and church greetings suggesting a quiet smile while speaking is unnecessary.

Miss Smith Mrs. Brown

Lesson In English and Daily Word Study

W L Gordon notes common usage errors and mispronunciations. Today's focus is misdemeanor meaning minor offense with examples of misbehavior and public offense.

Soldier Arrives From Korea At Camp Stoneman

T Five Richard E Huff arrived at Camp Stoneman California from Seoul Korea where he served the past year and a half He received his army discharge February 27 and is expected to arrive in Winchester Saturday to join his mother Mrs Ida Huff 209 North Cameron Street

Korea Richard E. Huff Camp Stoneman California Seul Winchester Ida Huff N. Cameron St

Burial for Henry R. Treadway in Virginia

Henry R. Treadway was buried Sunday in Chatham Virginia after dying the day before at a Richmond hotel following several days of illness. A Virginia native and longtime Winchester resident, he served as a representative for Toledo Scale Co. in the Valley. Survived by wife Frances Hopkins of Strasburg and two daughters Ann Brown and Ellen Moore Treadway.

Henry R. Treadway Chatham Richmond Treadway Ginia Winchester Toledo Scale Co Frances Hopkins Strasburg Ann Brown Ellen Moore Tread Mway

Pattern 4843 creates Slimming casual dress with collar

Obric Oddams advertises pattern 4843 a simple sew pattern in sizes 34 through 46. Styles feature a new long collar and narrow front. fabric use about 4 yards for size 36. Includes illustrated instructions and a free hat and bag pattern in the catalog.

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

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