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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1932

Page

7

Mock Wedding Held By Brucetown Pupils

Pupils at Brucetown School staged a miniature wedding on a Friday evening with a white bridal gown and veil for the bride and a full dress suit for the groom. Role players included Jamnita Scrivener as the bride, Harry McAboy Jr as the groom, and Rhodelle Whitacre as maid of honor with songs and flower girls in pastel attire. The event featured a reception and dancing the Virginia Reel with many students and teachers praised for their training and effort.

Brucetown Jamnita Scrivener Harry McAboy, Jr Charleenee Bragg Joy Rhodelle Whitacre Mary Keckley Lottie Castleman Charlotte DeHaven Mary Eloise Russell Ralph Shade Catlett Mildred DeHaven Baden Virginia Neal Wally Gander Violet Castleman Sam Swimley Billy Boden Curtis Neal Marjorie Scrivener Helen Pyne Katherine Painter Francis Scrivener Dorothy Owens Doris Adams Kathleen Catlett Irene Shutts Clark Purcell Ellis Adams James Summer George Berry Dorothy Flowers Grace Carpenter

Miss Williams To Teach Open Door Bible Class

Miss Bertha Williams will teach the Open Door Bible Class at Lou doun Street Presbyterian Church at 9 45 Sunday morning. Emmett Dettra will sing a solo with piano by Chandler Crisman. All class members urged to attend and strangers are welcome.

Bertha Williams Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Miss Williams Emmett Dettra Chandler Crisman

Two Children Die in Mountain Home Fire Near Okonoko

In Romney West Virginia Berkeley county two children aged 18 months and three years perished when a mountain home owned by Mr and Mrs Charles Day burned. The boys were alone in the dwelling as flames engulfed the structure and their bodies were recovered among the ruins. Police investigation follows.

Associated Press Romney W. Va Okonoko Berkeley County Charles Day Ahe

New Wonderful Face Powder MELLO GLO Promises Smooth Wear

Advert reads a new MELLO GLO face powder claiming to prevent large pores hide tiny lines and wrinkles and keep a youthful complexion. It touts a French process for smoother spread and longer wear and notes no shiny noses and suitability for every drug store audience.

Funeral Rites Held For Late Robert I Striker

Funeral services were held this afternoon for Robert I. Striker a federate veteran of the Civil War. The Episcopal service was at the home of his son in law with Rev F T McFaden officiating. Interment followed in Mount Hebron Cemetery with pallbearers named.

Robert I. Striker Episcopal F. T. McFaden Tor Loudoun Street Lewis McCoy Dr. Settle Fort McHenry

Evangelistic Series Opens at St. Pauls A M E Church

A series of special evangelistic services begins at 8 30 this evening at St Pauls A M E Church. Rev W M Grant from Front Royal Virginia will preach the opening sermon. All are invited.

St. Paul’s A. M. E W. M. Grant Front Royal

Apple Growers And Exporters To Meet May 11

Eastern apple growers and exporters will discuss problems at a May 11 meeting in Washington. Governor Byrd initiated the conference, with the Agriculture Department providing space and aid on foreign marketing. Participants include horticultural east leaders and others involved in exporting apples, amid embargoes and price pressures.

Associated Press Washington Bay Byrd Department of Agriculture Horticultural East Agricultural Department

Pastor to Lead Special Services at Ebenezer Church

Reverend Hev. 8 S. J. Goode will begin Sunday night May 8 at Ebenezer Church of Christ for two weeks. Services start at o'clock with brief sermons and plain gospel messages. A choir will sing at every service and all are invited.

Ebenezer Church of Christ S. J. Goode

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