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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1946

Page

8

Social Notes Miss Eva Richard to Wed Mr Earl Williams

A kitchen shower for Eva Richard was hosted at her Mountain Falls home. Her church wedding is set for June 8 at 8 p m at St John Lutheran Mt Williams with groom Earl C Williams. Numerous guests and young honorees attended.

Mountain Falls Eva Richard St. John’s Lutheran Church Mt. Williams Earl C. Williams Edyther Heishman Edna Hershman Ethel Hulver Ethel Triplett Pearl McGraw Laura McGraw Allie Hulver Edna Sales Harding Williams

Miss Hart Weds Glenn Garber in Candlelight Nuptials

Miss Stellada Hart daughter of Mr and Mrs R H Hart of Green Cove Virginia married Glenn Garber son of Mr and Mrs H B Garber of Winchester in a 6 pm candlelight ceremony May 15 at Park Baptist Church Washington DC The Rev Herbert Baucom officiated The ceremony featured music by John R Whitman of New York with songs Always and I Love You Truly The bride wore white satin with a bouquet of white orchids roses and seed pearl headpiece Her brother Lt Charles A Hart gave her away Matron of honor was Mrs Melvin Sheets with bridesmaids Mrs Leslie Algers and Mrs Richard Whitman The best man was Mr Leslie Algers with ushers Capt Melvin and others.

Stellada Hart R. H. Hart Green Cove Glenn Garber Park Baptist Church Washington, D. C H. B. Garber Winchester Herbert Baucom John R. Whitman New York J.g Charles A. Hart Melvin Sheets Leslie Algers Richard Whitman Melvin

Miss Kaknis to entertain Handley High seniors tonight

Miss Helen Kaknis will entertain the Handley High School graduating class at the Kaknis home 440 North Braddock Street this evening with a buffet supper. Kaknis is a member of the class and business manager of The Handlian, the school publication.

Helen Kaknis Handley High School Gus Kaknis North Braddock Street Miss Kaknis the Handlian

Residents to Attend Rotary International Convention

Mr and Mrs Charles E Hofer of 402 Millwood Avenue will leave this week end for the Rotary Club International convention in Atlantic City New Jersey during the week of June 2 Mrs McSherry Lupton of Pajan Hill will depart Sunday and Dr and Mrs Ronald Wilson of 331 North Braddock Street will leave Monday for the same event.

Winchester Rotary Club International Atlantic City N. J Charles E. Hofer Millwood Avenue McSherry Lupton Pajan Hill Ronald Wilson North Braddock Street

Guthrie-Wampler Nuptials Told at May 25 Ceremony

Miss Mabel M. Wampler daughter of Mr and Mrs C Wampler New Hope became the bride of Wayne S Guthrie Bridgewater and late Charles A Guthrie Friendsville Md Saturday evening May 25 at 1 oclock in Middle Rivers Brethren Church. The double ring ceremony led by Rev Samuel A Ley featured nuptial music by Nelson T Huffman and Ruth Weybright. The bride wore a white marquisette gown with a fingertip veil and carried a bouquet of red roses. Attendants included matron of honor Mrs S Shanklin and bridesmaids Miss Dorothy Lee Drumheller and Miss Charlotte Cram. Best man was Clyde Winer. ushers Claude Wampler Wallace Wampler Harlan Collins and Jack Cline. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the bride’s home. The couple resides near Waynesboro and Mr Guthrie works for Lemley Photo Company in Stephens City after prior Civilian Public Service and teaching in Frederick County. Distances noted include Stephens City Winchester and Bridgewater.

Mabel M. Wampler C. 9. Wampler New Hope Wayne S. Guthrie Flossie Guthrie Bridgewater Charles A. Guthrie Friendsville Maryland Samuel A.ley New Windsor Nelson T. Huffman Ruth Weybright Weybright S. Shanklin Grottoes Dorothy Lee Drumheller Charlotte Cram Waynesboro Juliet Clyde W. Winer E, Pa Claude Wampler Wallace Wampler Brothers of Harlan Collins Bareville Jack Cline Guthrie New Hope High and Duns Friendsville High School Bridgewater College Lemley Photo Company Stephens City Frederick County E. M. Lemley June Dorothy Haines Jayanne Haines Winchester

Boyce Alumni To Honor Veterans Night Reception and Dance

Boyce Agricultural High School hosts an 8:30 p m reception and evening dance in the auditorium to honor Boyce Alumni Association members who served in World War I and other veterans. The event includes a brief program, Glee Club performances led by Miss Virginia Armstrong, and remarks by Clarke County faculty and school board members.

Boyce Agricultural High Alumni Association Clarke County Glee Club Virginia Armstrong C. B. Carr Edith Rodgers Ellen Suddich Philip H. Grim Mae Lanham

Expected Visit From Mexico City Couple Arrives Tonight

Mr and Mrs Henry Haylett of Mexico City are expected to arrive this evening to visit friends in Winchester and Frederick County.

Mexico City Henry Haylett Winchester Frederick County

Guests in Hagerstown at Morrison home

Mrs. W. C. Buchannan and Mr. and Mrs. George Fansler are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Morrison at their home in Hagerstown.

Hagerstown W. C. Buchannan George Fansler Ray Morrison

Behind The Scenes of My Sister Eileen at Handley

The Little Theatre promotes War Memorial fundraising with the June 18 performance of My Sister Eileen at Handley auditorium. Jack Pennypacker stars as Chic Clark while Mrs Pennypacker handles reserved seating and ticket sales, aided by Sue Massey and Walter Massey. Ray Garrabrandt directs as stage manager with Edith Garrabrandt assisting. General admission tickets go on sale Monday at Miller's and Gaunt's.

Pennypackers Little Theatre Nancy Jack Chic Clark Air Corps Eileen Chic Clark Hollywood Pennypacker Handley Auditorium Mary Scully Junior Little Theatre Anne Gordon Richmond Wally Pacific Theatre Stage Properties Louise Nelson Bobby Conrad The Ray Garrabrandt Edith Garrabrandt Girl Scouts Handley High School Miller’s Gaunt's

Modern Etiquette Q&A on social propriety and weddings

Roberta Lee offers etiquette guidance addressing escorting at social events, age-inquiry etiquette, and preferred wedding hours. It advises hostesses ensure each girl attends with an escort, condemns public questions about age, and notes that high noon or late afternoon are the most popular wedding times.

Miss Ritter Engaged to Helge Andersen of Berryville

Announcement from Mrs. Irene Ritter of Boyce that Miss Mildred Love Ritter a registered nurse and graduate of Boyce Agricultural High School class of 1943 will marry Helge Andersen of Berryville. Andersen recently discharged from the Navy and employed in Winchester. Wedding set for Saturday June 22 at 4 p.m. in Boyce Episcopal Church. Miss Ritter will be attended by her sister.

Miss Ritter Helge Andersen Mildred Love Ritter R. N Boyce Irene , Ritter Joseph E. Ritter Berryville Ritter Mr. Andersen Boyce Agricultural High School St. Elizabeth's Hospital School of Nursing Richmond Anderson Navy Winchester Episcopal Church

Girl Scouts Hold Weiner Roast for Fundraising

Troop 1 Middletown Girl Scouts hosted a weiner roast at Mr and Mrs T B Bailey home to raise funds for uniforms and equipment. The eleven members include Florence Boyd Jane Brumback Ann Deighton Josephine Fauver Katherine Galliday Nancy Miller Lauren A Muntzing Virginia Shifflett Janet Sperry Connie Sperry and Joan Sperry. Scout mistress is Mrs T B Bailey assisted by Miss Janey Willey with committee members Mrs D K Muntzing Mrs R B Moore and Mrs C L Wright. The troop was started by Miss Ethel Garber.

Middletown T. B. Bailey Florence Boyd Jane Brumback Ann Deighton Josephine Fauver Katherine Galliday Nancy Miller Lauren A. Muntzing Virginia Shifflett Janet Sperry Connie Sperry Joan Sperry Janey Willey D. K. Muntzing R. B. Moore C. L. Wright Ethel Garber

Benefit supper and social at Mt Hope Church Saturday

Mt Hope Presbyterian Church hosts a benefit supper and social on Saturday evening June 8 starting at 6 to support the Sunday School fund. The public is invited. Mr and Mrs Guy E Coffelt of 905 Woodland Ave report their son Cpl Kenneth L Coffelt has arrived in the States at Camp Kilmer NJ after overseas service of about 18 months and expects discharge next week.

Mt. Hope Presbyian Church Guy E. Coffelt Woodland Avenue Cpl Kenneth L. Coffelt States Camp Kilmer N. J Cpl. Coffelt ETO

Kaufman Family Arrives for Weekend in City

Mr and Mrs Charles W Kaufman and daughter Janet of Tenafly New Jersey arrived today to visit Mrs Gertrude Over at 12 West Leicester Street. Mrs Kaufman is the former Miss Colleen Over of this city.

Charles W. Kaufman Janet Tenafly, N. J Kaufman Gertrude Over West Leicester Street Colleen Over City

Mrs Pearl Brown Returns Home From Winchester Hospital

Miss Pearl S. Brown has left Winchester Memorial Hospital after a two week stay and returned to 218 North Braddock street. Miss Elizabeth Anne Conklin arrived in Mary Washington College to visit her mother Mrs Nasi Corklin at 112 Handley Blvd, Fredericksburg, where she is a student.

Pearl S. Brown Winchester Memorial Hospital North Braddock Street Elizabeth Anne Conklin Mary ,Washington University of Virginia Fredericksburg Nasi Corklin Handley Blvd

Lesson In English by W. L. Gordon

Word study notes common misuses and pronunciation tips followed by a daily vocabulary goal. A local hospital patient, Mrs. C. W. Windle, is reported in satisfactory condition after a wrist fracture from a fall at home. Attend funeral attendance includes several out of town visitors from Washington D C and Cumberland Maryland. Virginia Gregory attends Hampton College Alumnae Day at University of Richmond with hosts Dr. and Mrs. Hite.

C. W. Windle Winchester Memorial Hospital Virginia Gregory Westhampton College University of Richmond May L. Keller Gregory Oscar L. Hite University Heights Richmond

Will Be Guests Here This Weekend

Dr and Mrs Michael Lever arrive tomorrow from Washington DC to stay with Mrs Lever’s parents Mr and Mrs J Gray Beverley on West Cork street. Mrs Roland Pierce of Rectortown VA will join them. Mrs Louise B Moog of Baltimore MD was a guest yesterday of Mr Lewis Pearson and family and the Misses Keller on North Loudoun street. she returns to Baltimore. Later, Mrs Roy Carper and Misses Pauline Everly and Evelyn Holsinger spent a day in Baltimore.

Michael Lever Washington, D. C Louise B. Moog Baltimore Lewis Pearson National Avenue Keller Loudoun Street Roy Carper Pauline Everly Evelyn Holsinger

Bank Closing Notices for June 3 1946 Legal Holiday

Banks announce closure Monday June 3 1946 as legal holiday. Maturing papers due that day may be paid Tuesday June 4 1946. Merchants National Shenandoah Valley Bank Commercial and Savings Bank list cashiers J H Yost Harold G Brown John L Sloat with facts about bank closures and post-holiday payments.

Mee Ae Merchants National Shenandoah Valley Nate Bank Harold G. Brown Commercial and Savings Bank John L Sloat

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Hart Handley Rotary Brooks’ Pharmacy Sandra Huntsberry S Frome Underwood & Underwood Guthrie-Wampler Grimms Radio E. Boscawen St Gaunt’s Drug Store War Memorial Fund Tom Brenneman Sue Walter Massey Roberta Lee Mt. Hope Church Over Miss Conklin Mary Washington W. L. Gordon Grimm Harry Grimm John Hayes Wood Oliver Harry Ebersole Josephine Ebersole Ernest Sloat Margaret Grimm William DeVrees Glenn Twigg Cumberland, Md Will Jefferson Davis J. H. Yost the Commercial & Savings Bank Chester Virginia Federal and Base Insurance Corporation George Washington Louddun St Hill Holsinger Court Square Loudoun St B. F. Goodrich H 'S Cather & Moling Timberlake Palace Theatre Oia Selby Lovett Brothers Staunton Ible Worth’s South Loudoun
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