Stephenson church hosts worship and Family Night events
The Rev E Ellmore led Sunday worship at Stephenson Church. The Methodist Youth Fellowship schedules a 7 p.m. service with Mary Jane Webber in charge. A National Family Week finale, a 6:30 p.m. Family Night, is set for Tuesday with Mrs F C Beavers organizing and Rev W Coe of Winchester as speaker. Families and friends visited area couples over the weekend.
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F. C. Beavers
W. Coe
Winchester
R. O. Anderson
Carol Sue
Hagerstown
Frederick
Rudy Lenish
H. L. Snapp
Martinsboro
W. Va
Maurice Snapp
A. J. Prince
Edith Harrison Hosts Surprise Birthday Party At Green Spring
Mrs Edith Harrison was guest of honor at a surprise birthday party Tuesday evening. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Roy Abshire Mr and Mrs Russell Hardy of Inwood WV Mr and Mrs Mervil Hardy of Winchester Mrs Gertie Hardy and Mr Bob Harrison. Rebecca Saville has returned home from Memorial Hospital.
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Green Spring
Edith Harrison
Roy Abshire
Russell Hardy
Inwood
W. Va
Mervil Hardy
Winchester
Gertie Hardy
Bob Harrison
Rebecca Saville
Delmar Saville
Memorial Hospital
Williams Family Hosts Dinner and Birthday Party
Mr and Mrs Alfred Williams were dinner guests at Mrs Williams parents home. Russell Feeley Jr. was guest of honor for his eighth birthday on Sunday. Mrs N C Williams stayed over with her son and daughter in law at Sunnyside. Fannie Williams visited Winchester for the Apple Blossom Festival. Memorial service at St John’s Lutheran Church set for June 1 at 3 pm. Cemetery cleanup planned May 24 with volunteers invited.
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Russell Feeley
MT. Williams
Alfred Williams
Williams
Russell Feeley, Jr
N. C. Williams
Sunnyside
Fannie Williams
Winchester
Tilden
St. John's Lutheran Church
Local Visits Highlight Weekend Social Roundup
Mr and Mrs Alvin Taylor visited Mr and Mrs Mack Taylor on Sunday. Mr Charles Snapp of Mr Williams spent several days with Mr James Brill. Mr and Mrs Carl Milburn visited Mr and Mrs Bobby Smelser recently.
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Alvin Taylor
Mack Taylor
Charles Snapp
Williams
James Brill
Carl Milburn
Bobby Smelser
Change of Doctrines Requires Parliament Action
The creed of the Church of England is established by parliamentary statute and may be changed only by an act of Parliament.
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Church of England
H. McK. A
Fresh Produce Prices Dip As Supplies Improve
Fresh produce prices eased in most markets as supplies increased with asparagus beets broccoli and celery down while iceberg lettuce rose. Potatoes remain tight with slow relief expected. chickens cheaper and some flour prices edged up. A court ruling on price controls could affect future retail prices.
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Agriculture Department
Washington
Emergency Court of Appeals
Ocapehart
Office of Price Stabilization
Justice Department
Supreme Court
National Association of Food Chains
Silver Star To Be Awarded To Virginia Mother
The Silver Star will be presented to Mrs Harriet C Helmick of Stuart's Draft Augusta County for her son Cpl Harry R Helmick killed in Korea. The award honors the platoon taking an enemy bunker to allow advance.
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Richmond
Virginia
Korea
Harriet C. Helmick
Stuart
Augusta County
Cpl
Harry R. Helmick
Doughnut King of Korea Returns Home Sick With Mumps
Pfc. Jack Lueken 21 of San Diego member of the 4th Infantry rode a transport home from Korea after a four front tour and a bout with mumps. He recalled being carried off the ship as a “little case” while grateful to be back. Lueken toured the front in a “doughnut wagon” that produced 2500 sinkers and served as Special Services master of ceremonies for Jack Benny shows in Korea.
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San Diego
Calif
Korea
Jack Lueken
U4th Infantry
Seattle
Leuken
State Socialism Talk is Bank Says Whitehead
Richmond report quotes Delegate Robert Whitehead arguing most state socialism talk is mere bank and idle chatter. He asserts the nation will have socialism but questions how much and contends much discussion is influenced by monetary or political aims.
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Whitehead
Richmond
Robert Whitehead
Community Notes of Local Visits and Travels
Relatives and friends from Ohio and New Jersey visited and called on neighbors in the area last week. Several households hosted dinners and gatherings while others planned trips to Virginia Beach and Parrottsville Tennessee.
Quilt named for 18th century practice of binding apprentices
The fragment notes a quilting tradition tied to the 18th century where bound out or apprenticed youths gained freedom and were presented with a quilt known by a specific name. It mentions Dixie and M and others as part of the presentation context.
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Wren
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