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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1944

Page

7

Of Interest To Women Bride at Francis Ashbury Church

Miss Ruthanna Lee Craig wed Pfc. David Alfred Stewart Jr. at Francis Ashbury Methodist Church Washington in a candlelit ceremony led by Rev. Robin Gould. Attendants included matron of honor Mrs. James W. Oberhouse and best man Cpl. James W. Oberhouse. Both with ties to Oklahoma and Ohio, the couple plans a Hawaii Avenue home in Washington after a brief honeymoon.

Francis Ashbury Methodist Church Washington Ruthanna Lee Craig George Craig North Braddock St Pfc David Alfred Stewart, Jr David Alfred Stewart Talequah Oklo Robin Gould James W. Oberhouse Susquehanna Penn Cpl Berville Ohio C. Stewart University of Oklahoma Marines Quantico, Va Stewart Handley High School Garfield Memorial Hospital

Miss Margaret Smith to Receive Degree at Randolph-Macon

Miss Margaret Smith daughter of the Rev and Mrs E B Smith one of 42 Virginia girls among 123 seniors at Randolph Macon Woman's College Lynchburg to receive the Bachelor of Arts degree May 29 She majors in religion and is a member of the college social committee Miss Smith is a Handley High School graduate Commencement speaker will be Dr Walter K Greene president of Wofford College in Spartanburg S C The Rev Arthur Jeffery Semitic languages professor at Columbia University will deliver the baccalaureate sermon May 28 Other events include a garden party on Saturday afternoon Class Day exercises and the Alumnae Association meeting War prevents class reunions.

Margaret Smith E. B. Smith Virginia Randolph-Macon Woman's College Lynchburg Miss Smith Handley High School Walter K. Greene Wofford College Spartan Sburg D. C Arthur Jeffery Columbia University Jack Alumnae Association

Miss McCartney Recital Delights Handley Pupils

Miss Kathleen McCartney presented elementary piano pupils in a Thursday afternoon recital at 2 o'clock in the Handley School Auditorium. The program included works by Haydn Mozart Schubert Beethoven Strauss Grieg Tchaikowsky Dvorak with performances by Iris Allen Eleanor Glover Betsy Anderson Carol Bridgeforth Shirley Yerington and others.

Kathleen McCartney Handley School Haydn Iris Allen Romanze Beethoven Patsy Wheeler Mozart Eleanor Glover Schubert Betsy Anderson Jeanette Dove Carol Bridgeforth Strauss Shirley Yerington

Auxiliary of Winchester Post 2123 V. F. W. To Meet Monday

Auxiliary of Winchester Post 2123 V. F. W. will meet on Monday May 22 at 8 p m in the V F W post room on the third floor of the Farmers and Merchants National Bank. Officers and members are urged to attend for several important discussions. The rest of the text describes other society notices and AR related items.

Winchester Farmers and Merchants National Bank

Westport Woman Visits West Boscawen Home

Mrs William Lewis Greene of Westport Connecticut arrived Thursday to spend several weeks at the home of Mrs Nancy Coble on West Boscawen Street.

William Lewis Greene Westport, Conn Nancy Coble West Boscawen Street

Mrs Mitchells Condition Unchanged in Virginia Hospital

Mrs Roy Mitchell of Boyce Virginia remains a patient at Winchester Memorial Hospital with her condition unchanged. Mrs Stanley leaves today after two weeks at Mrs Nancy Cobles on West Boscawen Street for her Washington home. Mrs Richard E Byrd, also at Winchester Memorial with a fractured hip from a fall at her Amherst Street home, is improving daily.

E. Stanley Nancy Coble West Boscawen Street Washington Richard E. Byrd Winchester Memorial Hospital Amherst Street

Weiner Roast for Boyce High seniors heading to army

Dalton Cadwallader and friends hosted a Sunday evening weiner roast honoring the Boyce High School Senior Class as they depart for military service. Guests included Elizabeth Ridgway Edna Ridgway Edna B Grubbs Jean Denny Anne Ridgway and others with chaperones Mr and Mrs Ridgway and Mr and Mrs Garland Brown. Lieut Montgomery Green and Mrs Green returned to Winchester after visiting Washington. Emily Carlisle of Handley High School has strep throat. Mr and Mrs G L Walker of Stephens City announce a baby girl born May 19th at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Walker teaches at Stephens City High School.

Dalton Cadwallader Boyce Weiner Boyce High School Army Elizabeth Ridgway Edna Ridgway Edna B. Grubbs Jean Denny Anne Ridgway Bobby Brown Nancy Perry Donald Whitaker Ray Dodson Woodrow Goulson Russell Lloyd Beverly Vorous Bobby Ridgway Powell Ridgway Garland Brown Montgomery Green Melvin Green Winchester Washington Emily Carlisle Handley High School Charles Coe Woodland Ave G. L. Walker Stephens City Winchester Memorial Hospital Mrs. Walker Alma van Blarcom Frederick County Walker Stephens City High School

Sunday School To Elect Officers In Gainesboro District

The Gainesboro District of the Frederick County Council of Religious Education will elect officers at 8 PM on Tuesday May 23 in the Gainesboro Methodist Church. J F Wine secretary reports the call is issued by president H A Snapp.

Ladies Aid Society Bethel Lutheran Albin W. J. Smith Sadie Yeakley Anna Bolen Smith Boley John Good Guy Smith Gainesboro Frederick County

Shreck To Teach Golden Rule Bible Class

The Golden Rule Bible Class at Braddock Street Methodist Church will be taught tomorrow by L. L. Shreck at 9 45. All members are urged to attend and visitors will be cordially welcomed. Before a trademark can be registered the symbol must have been used in interstate commerce or with Indian tribes.

Braddock Street Methodist Church L. L. Shreck Patent Office

Grace Lutheran and Christ Episcopal Church Services Listed

Sunday church schedule outlines morning and evening services at Grace Lutheran Church and Christ Episcopal Church with sermons by Dr. Carl C. Rasmussen and the Rector R. B. Nelson. Other churches include The Full Gospel Tabernacle and First Brethren Church with varying services and programs for all ages.

Local church listings show Sunday programs across several Winchester/ Loudoun venues

Centenary Church Evangelical and Reform led by Rev S L Flickinger with morning worship and classes. The Salvation Army at 303 South Loudoun Street offers Sunday School, holiness and salvation meetings, and midweek services. Highland Avenue Chapel hosts Sunday School and evening services led by Mr Duckwall. Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church features Sunday School, morning worship on "Forgotten Dreams" and a Baptist graduation sermon. Montague Avenue Methodist outlines Church School and evening worship titled The Appealing Christ with Junior Choir.

the Salvation Army Loudoun Street Holiness Meeting Young Peoples Meeting Highland Avenue Chapel Elwood Willey Lee Rinker Duckwall Montague Avenue Methodist Church Montague Avenue John Teter Montague Ave George R. Haines

Braddock Street Methodist Church Services

Braddock Street Methodist Church schedule with Pastor Rev T J Hawkins leading morning church school at 9 45 and 11 am sermon The Christian's Use of Money by the Minister at 11 and Abundant Wealth is from Within at 7 30 pm mid week service on Wednesday at 7 30 pm church open daily for meditation and prayer

Braddock Street Methodist Church T. J. Hawkins John H. Rosenberger Minter

Congregational Christian Church Services and Members Invited

Local churches list service times topics and leaders for Congregational Christian, Market Street Methodist, and Church of Christ in Friendship Hall area. Activities include Sunday School morning worship evening services and midweek prayer with guest Knights Templar attendance noted.

Church notices at W. Cork Street church

Charles R Line minister announces Bible School at 9 45 with L L Hockman as Superintendent Morning Worship and Holy Communion at 11 a m Sermon subject Come Let Us Worship Visiting Boy Scouts invited to morning service.

Church OF Christ Cork Street Charles R Line Bible School L. L. Hockman Boy Scouts of America

Daily Crossword Clues and Answers

The page lists across and down crossword clues with many entries and a few obscured words. It includes numbers, partial hints, and a prior day answer line, typical of a newspaper puzzle page.

Church Services Outline For Sunday Evening

Junior Church at 11 a m with Mrs Robert Hockman in charge. The Christian Endeavor Society meets at 7 15 p m led by Miss Lillian Hanen. Midweek Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 00 p m. You are cordially invited to worship with us.

Robert Hockman Christian Endeavor Society Lillian Hanen

United Brethren Church Service Schedule

Minister Rev L G Bridgers presides with 9 45 Sunday School and Bible classes led by Silas G Cather superintendent Ed win Ritter assistant. Worship at 11 a m on The Ascension theme. Evening service at 8 p m with special song. Christian Endeavor at 7 15 and prayer service Wednesday at 8.

United Brethren Church L. G. Bridgers Silas G. Cather Edwin R. Ritter the Ascension Christian Endeavor

Service news notes Giffin arrives safely in England

Corporal Giffin has arrived safely somewhere in England according to word received by his wife. He worked for the Dr. Pepper Bottling Company before enlisting on October 28, 1942. Friends may obtain his address from his wife. Frank Miller, stationed in North Africa, has been ill in a hospital but is improving slowly. Before induction, Sgt. Miller lived at 1619 Valley Avenue. friends may reach him by calling 6735.

Giffin England Dr. Pepper Bottling Company Frank Miller Frank A. Miller North Africa Sgt. Miller Valley Avenue W .H. Perry Berryville Ave William Emmett Perry

War notices and church events in Saint Stephens area

Inducted soldier November 27, 1942 seeks letters from friends. William Emmett Perry promoted to corporal while stationed in England. SAINT STEPHENS M B CHURCH announces 11 am sermon and 8 pm worship by Rev W J Johnson. Trustees host social May 26 6 to 11 pm at 538 N Kent Street.

Saint Stephens C. M. B W. J. Johnson Sarah J. Nickens N. Kent Street

Complete Coverage Of Local National World Events

The Star offers comprehensive coverage across local and global news, delivering updates, analysis, and deadlines for major stories. Readers get timely reports on politics, economy, society, and international affairs through seasoned reporters.

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