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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1949

Page

8

Norfolk couple-to-be honored with church shower

Doris Cooper will wed Lewis Dodson in Norfolk Nebraska. A personal shower in the Church of Christ at 317 E Piccadilly St honored the couple. Attendees included Mesdames Rebecca Whitck Gloria Sirbaugh Arvella Hazel Barton Maryraithwaite Irene Ritter Ganeth Van Voorhis Mary Kline Anna Baughman Grace Williamson Delma Whitlock Thresa Williamson Elmer Whitlock and Misses Kathleen Strother Alice Braithwaite Phy ls Van Voorhis Lillian Dunlap Carolyn Haines Catherine Baughman.

Doris Cooper Norfolk Nebika Lewis Dodson Church of Christ Hoye Sheith E. Piccadilly St Dodson Norfolk Bible Collége Rebecca Whit“ck Gloria Sirbaugh Arvella Hazel Barton Mary Raithwaite

Lord Fairfax Club Meeting Tuesday

Lord Fairfax Garden Club meets at 2 30 p m Tuesday hosted by Mrs R E Myers 1446 Grey Stone Terrace. Mrs Paul Sthodes discusses judging with special antique exhibits. Grace Episcopal Church Berryville hosts Helping Hand and Golden Rule Circles at 1 30 p m Tuesday. Master Lloyd Wells Jr of Strasburg is recovering after a tonsillectomy at Winchester hospital.

R. E. Myers Greystone Terrace Lcord Fairfax Garden Club Paul Sthodes Henry E. Ely Suffolk King’s Daughters and Sons Grace Episcopal Church Berryville Lloyd Wells Jr Strasburg Winchester Hospital

Bride Betty Owens Weds Glenn Stultz in Stephenson

The former Miss Betty Anne Owens and Glenn Allen Stultz were married May 8 in Hagerstown by Rev. Wilson P. Ard. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Russell Owens of Stephenson, wore a pink outfit with navy accessories. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs Edward Stultz, lives at 916 Woodland Ave. Witnesses were Miss Jean Robinson and Mr Glenden Lee Wisecarver. The groom works for Howard Shockey and Sons. The couple resides with the bride’s parents in Stephenson.

Betty Anne Owens Glenn Allen Stultz Wilson P. Ard Lutheran Church of

Katherine Arnold Leads Gypsy Rover Choreography

Miss Katharine L. Arnold, music and English instructor at Andrew Lewis High School Salem, assisted with the operetta Gypsy Rover two school acts, composing four original dances. Music directed by Mrs. G. G. Peery. Arnold is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lester D. Arnold 803 S Stewart St.

Katharine L. Arnold Andrew Lewis High School Salem Miss Arnold G. G. Peery Winchester Lester D. Arnold S. Stewart St

Miss Emily Fawcett Elected to Student Senate Secretary

Miss Emily Fawcett, a Highlands university student in Las Vegas New Mexico, was elected secretary of the student senate for the 49 50 session. She is majoring in psychology and serves as press of the Delta Sigma Epsilon sorority and a featured columnist for the student newspaper The Cane.

Emily Fawcett Highlands University Las Vegas New Mexico Fawcett B. S. Fawcett Mountain Falls R Winchester Delta Sigma Epsilon

Mrs Allison Cooper to Exhibit at The Plains Show

Mrs Allison Cooper of N Washington St displays three paintings at Handley high school Exhibition and will show oils and pastels at the 3rd annual neighborhood art show at The Plains parish hall in May 2022. The event gathers professional and amateur artists within fifty miles.

Allison D. Cooper N. Washington St Handley High School the Plains

Local nuptials and social notices from Clarke County region

The column reports Ollie Marie Goode and Aubrey H. Grimsley’s marriage in Marshall with a family reception and future residence in The Plains. Additional items note Mrs. John Steck hosting a Thursday bridge club, H L Tharpe hosts a Mother's Day dinner with relatives from multiple towns, and Dinner guests at Strother Shiley’s Amherst Street home. Also mentions Cadet Peyton J. Marshall Jr visiting his parents and Sgt. Robert W. Fuller, MP, stationed in Yokohama after enlisting in 1943.

L. M. Goode Clarke County Ollie Marie Aubrey H. Grimsley Virginia Grimsley Clifford Grimsley Fauquier County C. L. Frazier Marshall H. L. Tharpe Ridgeway Marvin Shiley Inwood Floyd Tharpe Martinsburg Earl Brown Stephens City Roland Tharpe Winchester William Tharpe Bunker Hill Carrie Speck Phyliss Tharpe Shiley Strother Shiley Amherst St P. J. Marshall Jr Peyton J. Marshall Jr VMI Peyton J. Marshall Stewart St

Miss Anne Butler in May Festival Pageant at Buena Vista

Miss Anne Elizabeth Butler daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Butler of 315 W. Clifford St. participates in a pageant titled A Day in Colonial Virginia at Southern Seminary and Junior College Buena Vista. She is a first year student active in campus groups and previously represented Miss Apple during the Shenandoah Apple Blossom festival.

Butler Southern Seminary Buena Vista Anne Elizabeth Butler H. W. Butler W. Clifford St Colonial Virginia

Births May 13 Across Several Families

Birth notices report a girl for William Taylor and wife Rachel McFarland of R. 2 a girl for Sidney Veasey at 1632 Valley Ave Mrs Veasey formerly Lois Laughlin a girl for Roy Shingleton Romney West Virginia Mrs Shingleton formerly Virginia Martin a girl for Donald Patton 690 N Loudoun St Mrs Patton formerly Ellen Elizabeth Taylor and a son for John S Scully 3d 147 Academy Lane born in Winchester hospital with the infant named John Sullivan Scully 4th Mrs Scully formerly Miss Fenton McGuire Nelson.

William Taylor R. 2 Taylor Rachel McFarland Sidney Veasey 1632 Valley Ave Veasey Lois Laughlin Roy Shingleton Romney W. Va Shingleton Virginia Martin Donald Patton N. Loudoun St Patton Ellen Elizabeth Taylor John S. Scully Academy Lane Winchester Hospital John Sullivan Scully

Berryville Social Notes Highlights Motor Trips and Visits

Berryville society items note Chas Kercheval F R Gorham and N S Humston returned from a Louisville Kentucky derby trip. Merton Browne and daughter Muriel Browne came home to Toll Gate House after visits to Rochester New York Battlecreek Michigan and Mattoon Illinois. Clarke county attendees at Woolgrowers luncheon at George Washington hotel included Clifton Price Irvin Price Wilbur Gaunt C C Punkhouser Herbert Cleven ger James Readon and J W Olcott.

Messrs Chas. Kercheval F. R. Gorham N. S. Humston Louisville Merton Browne Muriel Browne Toll Gate House Rochester N. Y Battlecreek Mich Gerard L. Browne Mattoon, Ill Clarke County Woolgrowers George Washington Hotel Messers Clifton Price Irvin Price Wilbur M. Gaunt C. C. Punkhouser Herbert A. Clevenger James Readon J. W. Olcott

Oglesby to Speak to Bible Class Guests at Braddock Street

Rev. F B Oglesby district superintendent of the Methodist church will be guest speaker Sunday morning at a joint meeting of the Good Samaritan and the Golden Rule Bible classes at Braddock Street Methodist church. Special music led by Taylor L Barr. Golden Rule members will visit Evangelical United Brethren church May 22.

F. B. Oglesby The Methodist Church Good Samaritan Golden Rule Braddock St. Methodist Church Taylor L. Barr Evangelical United Brethren Church

Opequon Notes Ailing Abe Slater Called Home

Opequon Virginia May 14 Henry Slater was called to Blue Mont due to his father Abe Slater’s illness. Mrs. Oliver McDonald is improving at home. Sunday visitors at Mrs. Russell Miller’s included Cecil Roe Richard Dawson and others from Fisher’s Hill. Emma Turner Wayne Ritter H E Clagett M J Billmyer Ellen Cole Keller and Ritenour were also present. Jean David Miller cannot attend school for a few days.

Opequon Henry Slater Bluemont Abe Slater Oliver McDonald Cecil Roe Harry Orn Russell Miller Richard Dawson Fisher's Hill Dawsons Emma Turner Wayne Ritter Winchester H. E. Clagett M. J. Billmyer Ellen Cole Keller Ritenour Miller Home Jean David Miller

Calendar of events for May spanning churches clubs and civic groups

May events include Bible classes at EUB and Braddock Street churches, tea at George Washington hotel, DAR planning for June tea, Chanters and revival services, municipal band and Cantible choir, hospital alumni meeting, Lions Club luncheon, garden club at Greystone Terrace, Kiwanis at George Washington hotel, and Elks meeting at Elks club.

Market St. Methodist Church Grace Methodist Church Middletown F. B. Oglesby Rouss Hall W. Boscawen St Winchester Hospital Lions Club Sarah Zane Hall Lord Fairfax Garden Club R. E. Myers Greystone Terrace Kiwanis Club George Washington Hotel Elks Elks Club

Home Agent's Weekly Schedule May 16 to 21

Community 4-H and Homemaker clubs hold meetings this week at various homes and schools. Notable demonstrations on colorful kitchens and a Hall of White Hall visit appear alongside May 20 field visits and a June 2 Red Cross Bloodmobile start. County chair Nora Newcome oversees donor recruitment.

Round Hill Nancy Larrick Gore Hayfield Mary Braithwaite Stephens City Virginia Brumback White Hall Stonewall High School Williams HD Club Red Cross Nora Newcome E. Germain St

Vandenberg Backs Ambassadors to Franco Spain Move

Senator Vandenberg joined Senator Connally in urging the United States to clear the way for exchanging ambassadors with Spain. He said a designation does not imply approval of its government. Senator Brewster added that renewed relations could open Spain to buying 300000 bales of cotton and 30 million bushels of wheat.

Washington Vandenberg R-Mich Connally Dtex United States Spain Senate State Department United Nations Brewster R-Me

Creasy Named Berkeley County School Superintendent

James L. Creasy, 44, of Summersville W V a, will lead Berkeley County schools at Martinsburg succeeding G William Ropp who leaves June 1 for a Clarksburg school supply firm. The article also notes astronomy Q and A about the distant star number 70 in Ophiuchus at about 2000 light years.

James L. Creasy Summersville W. Va Berkeley County Martinsburg G. William Ropp Clarksburg Irm Ophiuchus

Lesson In English by W. L. Gordon

Language guide on correct usage and pronunciation. Highlights misused phrases and common mispronunciations with examples. Encourages daily vocabulary growth and defines impeccable as not capable of sin.

W. L. Gordon

Long Distance Call Etiquette and Letter Privacy Rules

The guest should pay long distance call charges and refund the amount to the hostess after the call. A wife should not open her husband's letters without permission, and a hostess may reuse a dish if guests enjoyed it previously.

Emma Elliott and Alice Elliott visit relatives in Maryland

Mt Pleasant Virginia residents Emma Elliott and daughter Alice Elliott spend the week visiting relatives in Maryland. A Sunday school is set for 2 p.m. followed by preaching and communion at 3 p.m. at the EUB church tomorrow. Roy Lamp is improving at home. Mr and Mrs R Facey host the ladies aid at 7 30 p.m. tonight.

MT. Pleasant Emma Elliott Alice Elliott Maryland Roy Lamp Facey The Ladies Aid

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