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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1946

Page

6

Social Notes Honor Guests Ahead of June 21 Wedding

Miss Jane Cary Randolph and Mr. Beverley Nelson hosts at The Moorings Clarke county honor Charlotte Meade and Robert Kern whose marriage is set for Friday June 21 at 5 pm at Christ Church. Attendees include Agnes Mitchell Vinda Boy-Ed Chas Burwell Roland Mitchell Graham Dougherty Jr Louis Meade and others. Reverend John Teter and daughter Marjorie Jane joined the visit and the baccalaureate sermon was delivered in Ridgeley W Va. The Madison College Alumnae group of Winchester and Frederick County meets at Tokes Inn on June 1 at 1 15 pm. reservations with Mrs. David Kinter by May 29.

Jane Cary Randolph Beverley Nelson Clarke County Charlotte Meade Robert Kern Christ Church Agnes Mitchell Vinda Boy-Ed Leonard Shonk Messrs Chas. Burwell Roland Mitchell Graham Dougherty, Jr Louis Meade John Teter Marjorie Jane Whitlock Avenue Fort Ashby Ridgeley W. Va Teter Ridgeley High School Winchester and Frederick County Madison College Tokes Inn David Kinter

General Devers Guests of Senator Byrd at Berryville

General Jacob Devers and Mrs. Devers were hosted yesterday by Senator and Mrs. Byrd at their Berryville area home. A Girl Scout Leaders meeting is set for Tuesday at 7:45 in the Girl Scout room and all leaders are urged to attend. Hospital notes report Mrs. Raymond Groves returning to Winchester with her daughter after a two week stay at University Hospital in Charlottesville. Mrs. Robert H. Chapman has returned to Gray Gables Inn from the Sulgrave Club in Washington. Coxswain Ritter returned to Norfolk after a 15 day leave with his parents. he has spent 18 years in the Pacific and has participated in Philippines operations and the Yokohama landings in September and October.

Jacob Devers Army Ground Forces Girl Scout Leaders Association Girl Scout Raymond Groves Curtis Groves Lester Anderson Charlottesville Winchester Anderson University Hospital Washington Robert H. Chapman Gray Gables Inn Sulgrave Club Washington, D. C Ae D. Ritter Norfolk Sager Russell Sager Minnie Sager Opequon U. S. Army Frederick County Philippines

Engagement of Margaret Cooksey with Captain Walker

Mrs Ethel Cooksey of Amissville announces the engagement of her daughter Margaret Eugenia to Captain Alexander Crossfield Walker Chaplain U S Army son of Rev and Mrs A C Walker of Chase City The couple plan a fall wedding Miss Cooksey graduates Madison College and is completing her internship at Vanderbilt University Hospital Captain Walker a University of Richmond graduate and Southern Baptist Seminary Louisville Ky is stationed at Fort Oglethorpe Ga He is grandson of Mrs Laura V Ashley of Winchester.

Ethel Cooksey Amissville Margaret Eugenia Alexander Crossfield Walker U. S. Army A. C. Walker Chase City Miss Cooksey Madison College Harrisonburg Vanderbilt University Hospital Nashville Tenn Walker University of Richmond Southern Baptist Seminary Louisville Fort Oglethorpe, Ga Capt. Walker Laura V. Ashley Winchester

Winchester Little Theatre Members Meet Tuesday May 28

A meeting of the Winchester Little Theatre group is scheduled for Tuesday May 28 at 7 30 p m in the Episcopal Church House. The gathering precedes the regular rehearsal of My Sister Eileen which the theatre will present June 18 for the War Memorial Fund.

Winchester Little Theatre Group Episcopal Church House Eileen Little Theatre Handley High School Episcopal Parish House WAR Memorial Fund Lewis Marion Lewis Winchester University of California Los Angeles Junior College Winchester Little Theatre Little Theatres Berkeley San Pedro San Bernadino Carmel California Arlington Arlington Little Theatre Bentley Kinney Donald Nicholson Appopolous

Lt. Simpson to Begin Biochemistry Graduate Work in Wisconsin

Lt. Georgie Simpson U S N R daughter of George F Simpson of this city departs for Madison Wisconsin to start graduate study in biochemistry at the University of Wisconsin on a terminal Navy Reserve leave. She holds a B S from the University of Richmond and will be discharged June 13. In Winchester she visits her brother and sister in law, Taylor F Simpson of Kerr street.

Georgie Simpson George F. Simpson Madison Wisconsin University of Wisconsin Simpson U. S. Navy Reserve University of Richmond Winchester Taylor F. Simpson Kerr Street

Miss Mowrey Engaged to Emery J Csobadi June Wedding

Mrs William J Mowrey of Middletown announces engagement of Margaret Ann Mowrey of Washington DC to Emery John Csobadi of Toledo. Wedding set for Grace Reformed Church Washington on Saturday June 29.

William J. Mowrey Middletown Margaret Ann Washington, D. C Emery John Csobadi Han John Csobadi Toledo Grace Reformed Church Washington

Izaak Walton Dinner Meeting Tuesday at Tokes Inn

The Winchester Izaak Walton League announces a dinner meeting tomorrow at 7 PM at Tokes Inn with plans for an interesting program. Mrs Brill recovers from a second operation at Winchester Memorial Hospital after a ten day stay. Mrs Roland P Walker returns home to Binghampton NY after visiting her mother Mrs G C Brill.

Winchester Izaak Walton League Tokes Inn Binghampton Roland P. Walker N. Y G. C. Brill

Five Babies Born at Winchester Memorial Hospital

Five babies born on Thursday May 23 at Winchester Memorial Hospital include three girls and two boys. Births include a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Bowen of Bayard Virginia, a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Braithwaite of Lehew West Virginia, a son to Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Elsea of White Post Clarke County, a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Eston Tevalt of 513 South Cameron Street, and a son to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Travers of Wadesville. Mrs. Elsea is the former Betty Meade Stuart and Mrs. Tevalt is the former Mildred Williams. Mrs. Travers was formerly Frances Triggs.

Winchester Memorial Hospital Maurice Bowen Bayard Kenneth Braithwaite le- Hew W. Va Ernest Elsea White Post Clarke County Elsea Betty Meade Stuart Eston Tevalt South Cameron Street City Tevalt Mildred Williams Wadesville Frank Travers Travers Frances Triggs

Daily Crossword Clues From 26 to 44

A compact cross clue list with items ranging from mine entrances to openings in anatomy. Includes likely answers for each numbered clue across various definitions and languages with references to gully in South Africa and earth in Latin.

Citizens Asked To Display Flag Memorial Day

Veterans groups and the Retail Merchants Association urge local firms and homes to display the American flag on Thursday for Memorial Day. Those with no flagstaff are asked to hang banners from doors or windows.

Veterans Organizations Retail Merchants Association

Modern Etiquette Q and A on invitations and gifts

A Q and A on etiquette notes that teas large receptions and At home days invitations do not require an acceptance if no RSVP is requested. When unable to attend send a card on the appointed day. It lists finger foods such as olives celery radishes corn cookies and bon bons. It says gifts are not obligatory when invited by the church alone.

Winchester Golf Team Finishes Last at Front Royal

The Winchester Golf Club placed fourth in a four team event at Front Royal in wet conditions. Alexandria won the tournament with Martinsburg and Front Royal finishing second and third. James Mason led Winchester with the low score, while teammates included Lewis Hyde Wilson Pugh Carl Campbell Fred Glaize Philip Glaize Walter Bosserman William Bridgerotd John Scully and Lester Arnold. The next meet is at the Alexandria course on June 16.

Winchester Golf Club Front Royal Alexandria Martinsburg Winchester James Mason Lewis Hyde Wilson Pugh Carl Campbell Fred Glaize Philip Glaize Walter Bosserman William Bridgerotd John Scully Lester Arnold

Middletown PTA Plans Officer Elections at Night Meeting

Middletown Parent Teacher Association President G. Wilson Borden will preside at a special meeting in the high school auditorium Tuesday at 8 p.m. The main business is electing officers for the next year. All school patrons are urged to attend.

G. Wilson Borden Middletown Parent Teacher’s Association

Religious Service at South End Fire Hall

A religious service was held at the South End Fire Hall last evening at 8 p.m. led by Rev. J. Goode, with Rev. L. Shreck assisting. Special music included Malotte’s The Lord's Prayer solo by Taylor L. Barr and two selections by the Fire Company Quartette.

South End Fire Hall South End Malotte Taylor L. Barr South End Fire Company Quartette John Anderson Charles H. Lillis John Hottle Elaine Sheetz Harry Rainsberger Ian H. Lillis L. E. Armel G. B. Stickley William N. Gochenour Elmer Suddith

Lesson In English by W. L. Gordon

Lesson in English by W. L. Gordon discusses word usage and pronunciation. It covers misused terms, common misspellings, and encourages vocabulary growth with daily mastery. The piece defines hymeneal and offers an example quote about marriage.

W. L. Gordon

Harry Grimm Dies in Naval Hospital at 57

Harry G. Grimm 57 died Saturday at 8 30 p m in the U S Naval Hospital Bethsda Md after a yearlong decline. A Winchester native he worked in the VA in Washington and served in World War I. Survived by his mother Mrs Emma Grimm wife Leona Davis Grimm two brothers and daughter Miss Margaret Grimm. Funeral Tuesday 2 p m from his mother home with burial Mount Hebron Cemetery. American Legion post to participate.

Harry G. Grimm U. S. Naval Hospital Bethye Winchester Aulitor’s Department Veteran's Administration Washington, D. C Mount Alto Hospital Washington Emma A. Grimm

Montague Avenue Charge Holds Quarterly Conference

The Montague Avenue Methodist Charge convenes its third quarterly conference tonight at 8 o clock. Members and officials are urged to attend at the parsonage located at 112 Whitlock Avenue in this city.

Montague Avenue Whitlock Avenue

Registration for new city school pupils announced

Registration will be held at John Kerr and Douglas School on May 28 and 29 with different hours. Children entering city schools in September must be six by October 31, 1946, and birth certificates are required for registration. Lola V. Moore, Principal, John Kerr and Virginia Avenue Schools.

John Kerr Douglas School Lola V. Moore Princical Virginia Avenue

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