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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1948

Page

6

Wedding at St Johns Episcopal Church Washington DC

Miss Susanne Richardson Wickes wed Dr Robert Burwell in a St Johns ceremony attended by family and friends. The bride wore ivory silk satin with pearl embroidery and a lace veil, carried butterfly orchids, and the couple will reside in Washington after a wedding trip to Hot Springs West Virginia.

Miss Wickes Dr. Nelson Washington St. Johns Episcopal Church Susanne Richardson Wickes Robert Burwell Leslie C. Glenn

Memorial Service and Local Meetings Almanac in May

A calendar of events lists a May 73 memorial service at Brucetown Methodist Church and May 24 gatherings including Public Speaking by the Women's Civic League at Handley Library, Chanters at Market St Methodist, Madison Lodge, and Eastern Star meetings in the Evening Star schedule.

Brucetown Methodist Churen Women's Civic League Handley Library Market St

Mrs John Emmerth Elected DAR Regent at Meeting

Mrs John Emmerth was elected regent of the Fort Loudoun chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution at the meeting Thursday hosted by Mrs Walter Duncan on S Stewart St. Other officers named include Ruth Rhodes first vice regent, Owen Swimley second vice regent, Jules Bernd recording secretary, John Schaffer corresponding secretary, Joseph Stretchberry treasurer, C Vernon Eddy historian, Gordon Mackie registrar, John W Rosenberger Parliamentarian, Grover Cooper curator, William Davis chaplain, Lucy Kurtz assistant chaplain, Walter Duncan flag custodian, and Emma Ridgeway and William Ritenour designated as genealogist and related roles.

John Emmerth Fort Loudoun Daugters of the Water Duncan S. Stewart St Ruth Rhodes Owen Swimley Jules Bernd John Schaffer Joseph Stretchberry C. Vernon Eddy Gordon Mackie John W. Rosenberger Grover Cooper William Davis Lucy Kurtz Walter Duncan William Ritenour Emmerth Emma Ridgeway National Dar Congress Washington John Tyson Kate Duncan Smith Dar School Alabama John H. Massie Jr Edinburg Alice Cole Woodstock L. F. Reed Hamilton N. Y John Sadler Cincinnati Duncan Mary Bittinger D. EF. Leatherman Joseph Hodgson

Local Club Runner-Up at State Garden Club Meeting

The Winchester Clarke Garden Club earned a blue ribbon for special conservation work at the Garden Club of Virginia’s 76th annual meeting in Leesburg and The Plains in May 1920. Attendees from Winchester included Mrs. Alvin Pennypacker, Mrs. H. Clay de Grange, and Mrs. Bowyer Browne. General George C Marshall spoke at the dinner hosted by Mrs. Walter McK Jones. Officers were elected with Mrs. Frank J. Girlism of Lexington named president.

Winchester-Clarke Garden Club Garden Club of Virginia Leesburg the Plains Winchester Alvin Pennypacker Winchester- Clarke Club H. Clay de Grange State Club Bowyer Browne George C Marshall Sydney Edward R. Meade

Seventeen Nurses to Graduate at Winchester Hospital

The Winchester Memorial Hospital School of Nursing will graduate 17 nurses at an eight o clock Thursday commencement at Christ Episcopal Church. Dr Hunter McGuire will present diplomas and Miss Mary Jane McConne will pin the graduates in white uniforms. Reverend William Hadden Jr will give the address and benediction by Reverend James B Roe. Mrs Leonard Sirbaugh will play the organ with Jay H Lowden singing. A formal dance follows at the George Washington hotel and a dinner is planned Tuesday evening at Tokes Inn by the Alumnae Nurses Assn. for the graduates.

Winchester Memorial Hospital School of Nursing Christ Episcopal Church Hunter McGuire Mary Jane McCone William Hadden Jr James B. Roe Leonard Sirbaugh Jay H. Lowden George’ Washington Tokes Inn Kathryn Elizabeth Barger Dorothy Stone Biggert Betty Lou Bradfield Barbara Clare Kendrick Mildred Juanita Lambert Selia Margaret Long Helen Stephens Miller Virginia Carson Owens Evelyn Holt Pearson Ellen Linette Spicer

Suddith Pullen Nuptials In Haymarket Ceremony

Miss Virginia Pullen daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Pullen of Haymarket wed Elmer R Suddith son of Mrs Lena Suddith May 15 in a double ring ceremony at Rev S J Goode's home The bride wore a Navy gaberdine suit with red rose corsage The couple will reside at 211 W Leicester St after a short wedding trip The groom works at McCrorys in Winchester The bride is a statistician at American Viscose in Front Royal

Virginia Pullen Charles Pullen Haymarket Elmer R. Suddith Lena Suddith East Lane St City S. J. Goode By Ce Amer Front Royal Myr Sudcith McCrory’'s Winchester

Nursery Children Present Gala Program for Parents

Gertrude Barton Nursery School staged a child run program for parents in Braddock Street Sunday school room. Twenty five children ages 3 to 6 performed including singing Now Is The Hour and Yankee Doodle, tap dances by Patsy Patterson Patsy Patton and Georgianna Cross, and a modern sun and moon dance by Kay Turpin. The finale featured America and a short address by Dr Ronald Wilson. Parents then enjoyed refreshments served by the children. Mrs VS McClintock returned from Washington where she guests of Rep and Mrs Corbel and attended a Congressional club luncheon at Wardman Park Hotel with Mrs Truman.

Gertrude Barton Nursery School Braddock St Emma Wilsus Patsy Patterson Georgianna Cross Kay Turpin Patsy Patton Patricia Grimm Bobby Hahn Sandy Patterson Jesus Little Kay Turpin America Ronald Wilson VS. McClintock Parkway Washington RJ. Corhe Congressional Club Wardman Park

Wedding Guests Gathered From Winchester For Notable Union

Attending the wedding yesterday in Washington were Mrs Victor Constant, Miss Nate Brown, and Mrs Paul Rosenberger to celebrate Miss Susanne R Wickes and Dr. Robert Burwell Nelson Jr. The event drew attendees from Winchester and beyond.

Winchester Susanne R. Wickes Robert Burwell Nelson Jr Washington Victor Constant Nate Brown Mirs Paul Rosenberger

Lesson In English by W. L. Gordon

Series notes common usage and pronunciation errors in English. It defines factual as relating to or containing facts and cites examples of straightforward writing. The piece emphasizes expanding vocabulary by mastering one word daily and reviews misused terms and pronunciations.

GAA Honors Bowlers at Wayside Inn Banquet

Mrs Richard Rosenberger served as toastmistress as the Girls Athletic Assn banquet honored two bowling teams. Committee in charge included Miss Louise Avey Mrs Harold Anderson and Mrs Halford Baker. First team captain Charles Anderson led Marshall Boyd Reymond Burke Robert Grove and Robert Jasper. second team captain Miss Kathryn Malony joined Colleen Shine and others. Substitutes listed. many GAA members attended and Lucille Pope was introduced as a new member.

Richard Rosenberger Wayside Inn Girls Athletic Assn Louise Avey Harold Anderson Halford Baker Cristian Charles Anderson Marshall Boyd Reymond Burke Robert Grove Robert Jasper Ebner Summer Kathryn Malony Colleen Shine Ellis Ford Robert Smith Jack Widmyer Fred Hyde Charles Lillis Lucille Senciadiver GAA John Seabright David Jenkins Clarence Hershman Donald Long Robert Berry Gilbert Tillotson Harry Stewart Jr George Moyer Arthur Spaid Chalmers Nelson Roy Wickes Jr John Wolfe Charles Curry Vincent Miller J. B. McKay Wallace Weiner Leary Baker Chester Luttrell Virginia Goss Catherine Rowe Lucille Pope Cub

Returns from Texas A J Novick attends trucking convention

A J Novick returned Wednesday from Fort Worth where he attended the Board of Directors meeting of the Common Carrier Division of the American Trucking Assns. He was a guest of the Texas Motor Truck Assn at its annual convention. Mrs Esten O Rudolph is recovering after an operation at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Mrs Emma A Zinn has left Winchester Memorial Hospital after seven weeks for a broken hip and is now at her daughter’s home.

Texas A. J. Novick Fort Worth Common Carrier Division American Trucking Assn Texas Motor Truck Assn

Cleanup Day and Community Events at Ebenezer Church

Cleanup Day Wednesday brings Ladies Aid and Ebenezer Christian church members to a full day of church and yard cleaning. Birthday party honor for Richard William Given with guests and family at his 11th celebration includes numerous Williams and Ashwood families. Ruth Feeley bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Leslie Lucay honors the June 5 bride to be Alfred Williams with attendees from the Feeley and Williams families.

Ladies Aid Ebenezer Christian Church Richard William Richard Williams Zirkle Williams Betty Peggy Fauver Delores Janice Ashwood Dorothy Bell Marilyn Feeley Peggy Orndorff Anna Williams Jessie Lineburg Kathryn Orndorff Betty Ann Fox Toni Laura van Arsdale Kathryn Williams Caro Linda Lake Ann Williams Hilda Russell Charles Gene Wallace Ruth Feeley Alfred Williams Leslie Lucay Noel Williams Russell Feeley Mary Feeley Clyde Shales Luther Larrick S. H. Moore Early Wesselrodh Ina Lucas Feeley

Brucetown to Hold Memorial Services Sunday Afternoon

Annual memorial services at Brucetown Methodist Church will be held Sunday at 2 30 p m DST. W W Glass and State Senator Harry Byrd Jr. are the speakers.

Brucetown Methodist Church W. W. Glass Harry Byrd Jr

Agnes Shirley Reveals Week Schedule for Home Agent

Miss Agnes Shirley presents the upcoming week in Eastern Standard Time. Monday the agent is in the office with a W Frederick meeting and tray decoration demos. Tuesday includes a 1 pm W Frederick 4-H club event at Mrs Lillis and a 7:30 pm county 4-H gathering at the courthouse. Wednesday features a Stonewall meeting with Mrs Clarence Robinson and a court-house council session. Thursday hosts poultry leader training and two 7:30 pm 4-H/HD events at different locations.

Garden Home Agents’ Office Cue Scott Evandale HD Mildred Richards Friendly Grove Mountain Falls

Comrade Bible Class To Meet Tuesday

The regular Braddock Street church Comrade Bible class will gather at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the classroom with Mrs. R. L. Clevenger and her group as hostesses. The class has not held a business meeting for two months, making this an important gathering.

Comrade Bible Braddock St. Church R. L. Clevenger

Births Reported for Barton and Wiley Families

On May 21 a girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. John Barton at Trailer Camp and a girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wiley at Park View Ave. Both families announce the births.

John Barton Trailer Camp Robert Wiley Park View Ave

Winchester Club to Meet Purcellville Golfers at 1:30 PM

A Winchester Golf Club team will play Purcellville at 1 30 p m tomorrow at the Loudoun County Golf and Country Club. The match was rained out last Sunday. Local players include Al Thompson Dr Leon Clavin F L Largent Jr Horace Browne Nelson Page Harold Foreman J H Taylor Col B B Browne William Hendrie Dr William Schenck Gilbert Tillotson AC Halvosa Oscar Zigler Jack Minnigerode and Ed Whitacre. There are no special activities planned for the Winchester course.

Winchester Golf Club Purcellville Loudoun County Golf and Country Club al Thompson Leon Clavin F. l L. Largent Jr Horace Browne Nelson Page Harold Foreman J. H. Taylor Col. B. B. Browne William Hendrie William Schenck Gilbert Tillotson A C. Halvosa Oscar Zigler

Mrs Hamrick Promoted to Assistant Cashier at Bank

Mrs. Sadie Stover Hamrick was promoted to assistant cashier at Commercial & Savings Bank at yesterday's board meeting. She has decades of service with the bank and receives congratulations from friends on her advancement.

The Commercial & Savings Bank Sadie Stover Hamrick Hamrick

Martinsburg Plans July 4 Independence Day Celebration

Martinsburg police complete plans for a citywide Independence Day program on Saturday July 4. A street parade will conclude with a fireworks display at the high school football stadium.

Martinsburg

Lumber mill injury reports stable condition at hospital

Albert Spaid, 570 N. Lou doun Sr., longtime worker for A. C. Oates Lumber Co., was hospitalized after a fragment from a beard he was ripping at the planing mill struck his body near the tip joint. The lodged piece pierced about two inches and his condition is reported satisfactory.

Albert Spaid N. Loudoun Sr A. C. Oates Lumber Co

St Patrick birthplace claims vary across regions

Readers note that St Patrick’s birthplace is listed as different regions, with claims pointing to Scotland Fingland Wales and France. The fragment reflects conflicting traditional attributions without a definitive conclusion.

St Patrick's Scotland Fingland Wales France

Modern Etiquette Q and A on gifts and weddings

Roberta Lee answers etiquette questions about framing a girl's photograph before giving it to a young man, inviting a divorced former husband to a second wedding, and whether multiple players should tee up on the golf course. She emphasizes framing may be appropriate for gifts, avoiding tactless invitations, and that each golfer should drive in turn.

Little Sweetness in a Cool Cotton Playsuit Pattern 4720

Advertisement for Anne Adams summer pattern book and pattern 4720 for girls sizes 6 14. Includes play-suit with petti-skirt, illustrated instructions, yardage, and order details from Winchester Star Pattern Dept. New York. Also promotes catalog with 126 illustrations and a sun-tan halter pattern.

Winchester Star Pattern Dept West Lth New Yorlie N.oy Princ Anne Adams

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