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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1948

Page

8

Marietta Bride Wed In City Ceremony

former Miss Ida aca White daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry O White of Boyce married Capt J H Clare of Detroit and St Petersburg on September 22 in Marietta. The couple will reside in Marietta where Captain Clare serves as Air Force Adviser to the Air National Guard stationed nearby.

Idaaca White Harry O. White Boyce J H. Clare Detroit St. =rsburg Marietta Clare Air Force Air National Guard

Major and Mrs Beall Visiting Relatives Here

Major and Mrs O Beall Knight of Burlington Vermont visiting Mr and Mrs McSherry Lupton and Dr and Mrs B M Knight. Alfred Hummer enlists as paratrooper in 17th Airborne Division and begins basic training in South Carolina. Mr Sam Magerfield recovering at home on Tennyum Ave after Winchester hospital stay.

Major Mrs. Beall Mrs. O. Beall Knight Burlington, Vermont McSherry Lupton B. M. Knight Alfred Hummer 17Th Airine Division South Carolina Hummer Alvin H. Hum Frederick County Turner Bowen Caroline Golliday Winchester Carroll Hummer Albin Bak Sam Magerfield Tennym Ave Winchester Hospital

Calendar of events and fair day schedule

On Friday September 30 from 9 a m to 10 p m a County 4 H club FFA and FHA Fair will be held at Farmers Livestock Exchange arena on Route 50 with Woodmen of the World activities at 8 p m.

FFA FHA Farmers Livestock Exchange Arena Woodmen of the World

Wedding of Miss Albina Stormshak and Bentley Kern 2d

The ceremony took place at the Seibel home in Ellensburg Washington with a rose garden setting and a simulated altar. Miss Stormshak wore a white marquisette gown. Bentley Kern 2d and Lt Col W B Kern attended. A garden reception followed and the couple announced their home at Valley View Orchards Route 2 Ellensburg Washington.

Albina Stormshak Bentley Kern A. J. Seibel Ellensburg Washington Theresa Stormshak John Stormshak Enumclaw Wash John A. Kern Winchester Hardwick Harshman First Methodist Church Luther Strommen First Lutheran Church Joe Stormshak Tacoma Philip Kern W. B. Kern Kingston Ontario Bentley D. Kern Archie Grim Dick Houser Stormshak Asbury Kern E. H. Hodgson Little River Kan Virginia Kern Wendell Prater Beth Tozer Ralph Wilson

Winchester Guests Return to Martinsville

Mrs. L. I. Thompson and Mrs. La Verne Palmer who had stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Meredith R. Anderson on East Cork Street in Winchester have returned to their home in Martinsville Virginia.

L. I. Thompson

Couple Wed at First Brethren Church in Hoy WV

Former Miss Arvella Levine McBride daughter of Mr and Mrs David L McBride of Hoy West Virginia married Aug 28 to Kenneth Coffelt son of Mr and Mrs Guy Coffelt of this city Rev Paul Dick officiated The bride is a Capon Bridge High school graduate The groom attended Handley High school and works at Butlers Electrical service They reside at 995 Woodland Ave the groom's parents home

Arvella Levine McBride David L. McBride Hoy West Virginia Kenneth Coffelt Guy Coffelt Paul Dick First Brethren Church Coffelt Capon Bridge Handley High School Butlers Electrical Service Woodland Ave

Brown Matthews wedding invitations issued for Oct 16

Invitations issued for the wedding of Miss Frances West Brown and Mr. William Rice Matthews Jr. at Christ Episcopal church at 8 p.m. October 16. A series of parties honors Miss Brown with events hosted by Front Royal and Winchester residents, including showers, luncheons, and dinners.

Frances West Brown Harold G. Brown Washington St William Rice Matthews Jr W. Rice Matthews Front Royal Christ Episcopal Church Miss Brown Sallie Long Bridge George Dent Wayside Inn Jeanne Robinson Winchester Stephens Boyd Lewis Woodward Woodstock W. R. Matthews Mathews

Downell Announces Engagement of Viva Marie to Clarence Cather

Romney couple announces engagement of Viva Marie Downell to Clarence Edward Cather of Winchester. The ceremony is planned for November.

Viva Marie Downell C. T. Downell Romney Viva Marie Clarence Edward Cather T. Newton Cather Rt. 3 Winchester

Practical Nurses Meet In Staff Room Here

Twelfth area of Practical Nurses Assn met in Winchester hospital staff room with 15 members present. Four new members joined. Discussion focused on a planned extension course and a rummage sale. Members later visited Mrs. Pea Moser’s home for a Stanley party and refreshments. Next meeting set for October 29.

Practical Nurses Assn Winchester Hospital Pea Moser

Mary Lou Steele Reelected to Office

Gov. Mary Lou Steele and district officers return from the annual district conference at Williamsburg. Steele was reelected to her position along with district secretary and treasurer Mary V. Rosenberger and club officers including Lois Timberlake and delegates Susan Kabler Elizabeth Renner and Mattie Mee.

Mary Lou Steele Mary V. Rosenberger Lois Timberlake Susan Kabler Elizabeth Renner Mattie Mee Williamsburg

Jack and Jill Children Exhibit Arrangements in Flower Show

Young students from Jack and Jill school ages three to five displayed personal flower arrangements at the Community Flower Show hosted at Winchester Armory. Some blooms were grown in the school garden from last spring. Visitors included pairs from the Childs Center in Cumberland. Children planned excursions to city points of interest.

Jack and Jill Winchester Armory Childs Center Cumberland

Berryville Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Travels

Social notes recount visits and trips across Berryville including Mrs. William Levi in Winchester, Miss Jane Carey Lindsey returning to George Washington University, and families visiting Richmond Hagerstown Culpeper and Washington. Attendees at a First Baptist Scout rally and works on local hospital care are noted along with a knee fracture incident.

Jane Carey Lindsey James Lindsey Boyce George Washington University Annie M. Stribling Winchester Hospital

Etiquette rule for tipping on large restaurant bills

The Ten Percent Rule applies when the bill reaches $250 or more. For smaller totals the tip can be any amount the diner wishes to give.

Lesson In English by W. L. Gordon A daily vocabulary note

W L Gordon presents guidance on word usage misused forms and pronunciation. Today's focus is the word penitent meaning feeling sorrow for sins or offenses with example from Milton.

W. L. Gordon Milton

Church Schedule Listings Across Several Congregations

A dense list details multiple church services and Sunday school times across several denominations and towns. Entries include Brucetown Methodist, Church of the Brethren, Salem, Clearbrook Presbyterian, Timber Ridge, Evangelical United Brethren Reliance Charge, Riding Chapel, Greenway, Winchester Charge, Red Bud, Mt. Pleasant, Greenwood Methodist, Helping Hand Mission Indian Hollow, Middletown Methodist, Grace, Hites, Epworth, Relief, North Frederick Methodist, Little Mountain, White Hall, Chestnut Grove, Rest. Times range from morning Sunday schools to afternoon worship and evening CE or MYF events.

Evangelical United Brethren Reliance Charge L P. Tederick Reliance Riding Chapel Greenway Winchester John E. Oliver Pleasant Valley Red Bud Mt. Pleasant Middletown Methodist H. S. Roane Grace Hites Epworth North Frederick Don C. Hall Little Mountain White Hall Chestnut Grove

Who Should Give the Bride Away If Parents Are Absent

The question suggests choosing an elder or trusted family friend, such as an old family friend, to give the bride away when she has no parents or close relatives.

Patch-pocket Jackets From Pattern 4984 for Women

Pattern 4984 offers two jackets with distinct styling for slim shirts and whirl shirts. Sizes include 12 through 20 with yardage 54 inch fabric top 2 yards, lower 15 percent. Easy to sew with complete illustrated instructions. Send 25 cents to Pattern Dept Winchester Evening Star 243 West 17th St New York NY.

Winchester Evening Star Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N. Y

Anne Adams Fall and Winter Book Promotes New Silhouette

NAME and ADDRESS with ZONE SIZE and STYLE NUMBER advertised for a sewable silhouette. The new Anne Adams Fall and Winter Book offers fashion unlimited for time purse or figure. Christmas gifts for all the family and a free hosiery case pattern printed in the book.

Anne Adams

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