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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1944

Page

7

Marriage of Margaret Naomi Smith to John M Cochran

Rev and Mrs Edwin B Smith of Albin announce the marriage of their daughter Margaret Naomi to John M Cochran of Marlinton West Virginia. The ceremony was at Be thel Lutheran Church on October 7 with close family and friends. The bride wore a white crepe dress and orchid corsage, sister Mrs Lloyd L Loope was matron of honor, Miss Kitty Bland maid of honor, best man Harry L Sheets. Reception followed at the bride’s home. Out of town guests included the groom’s mother and Mr George Rickard. The bride is a Randolph Macon graduate and the groom an engineer with Westinghouse, honorary fraternities member.

Edwin B. Smith Albin Margaret Naomi John M. Cochran L. S. Cochran Mr. Cochran Marlinton W. Va Bethel Lutheran Church Frisby D. Smith A. S Harry L. Sheets U.S Marlington George Rickard Pittsburgh Cochran Randolph-Macon Woman's College Westinghouse Company Sta Kappa Nu Tau Beta Pi Phi Kappa Phi Omicron Delta Kappa

Braddock Street Methodist Church Plans Evening Programs

Regular weekly church night at Braddock Street Methodist Church invites all members to attend in the church school building on Wednesday. Directors report strong attendance for Children's Teen-age Dramatic Forum Bible Prayer Study groups and Choirs. Those absent last week urged to come this week and share suggestions to improve offerings. Youth choir meets 6 30 to 7 30. other groups meet 7 30 to 8 30 followed by a twenty minute worship service for all.

Braddock Street Oirone

Correction notice for Winchester Education Meeting errors

The Winchester Evening Star corrects a social page report: Handley faculty war work hours were 14 580 instead of 1 458. Georgette Ross Howard lecture postponed. Warrant Officer Edwin B. Estes Jr. to visit soon after hospital stay in Richmond. Mr and Mrs Marshall Jessee return from New York trip.

Winchester Winchester Evening Star Handley Estes, Jr City E. B. Estes Berryville Ave Edwin B. Estes, Jr Richmond Estes California Jessee N. Y Marshall Jessee New York City

Community club and church event schedule excerpt

A list of weekly meetings and events across local groups. Mary Martha Class at Mrs Adams home. Winchester Aerie 824. Rebekah Association. Kiwanis Club luncheon. Olde Fredericktown Garden Club. Braddock Street Methodist Church Family Night. Elks Club. Rotary Club luncheon. WCTU meeting. canned goods display. Woodmen of the World. AAUW open meeting at Handley Library.

Mary Martha W. C. Adams East Clifford Street Winchester Aerie No Order of Eagles North Loudoun Street Rebekah Association Odd Fellows Hall Kiwanis Club Golden Glow Fredericktown Garden Club Dailey Slonaker Courtfield Avenue Braddock Street Methodist Church Elks Club Rotary Clu Sarah Zane Hall Friends Meeting House

Nancy Price Weds Pfc. George D Harrison in Leesburg Parsonage

Miss Nancy Price daughter of Mr and Mrs William R Price of Berryville and Pfc George D Harrison son of George Harrison Jr of Purcellville Va were married this morning at eleven in the Catholic Parsonage Leesburg Father Igo officiating The bride wore navy blue with white rosebuds Colleen Shine of Winchester was maid of honor Robert Kayhoe of Chevy Chase Md was best man Attendees from Frederick and Clarke counties included Peggy Shindle Mrs Wm R Price Mr George Harrison Jr Mrs Marion Kersick Bluemont Va and Mrs Frencheska Lawson Bluemont.

Nancy Price William R. Price Berryville Pfc George D. Harrison George Harrison, Jr Purcellville J. D. Butler Bluemont Leesburg Igo Colleen Shine Winchester Robert Kayhoe Chevy Chase, Md Ber Frederick Clarke County Peggy Shindle City Wm. R. Price Marion Kersick Frencheska Lawson

Lieutenant Green Arrives in Winchester to Visit Mother

Lieutenant Montgomery M. Green is expected in Winchester today from California to be at the bed side of his mother, Mrs. Melvin Green, who is critically ill in Winchester Memorial Hospital. The condition of Mrs. Green remains unchanged this morning. Miss Cornelia Meigs and Mrs. Elisha Fales, sisters of Mrs. Green, arrived in Winchester Monday.

Montgomery M. Green Winchester California Melvin Green Winchester Memorial Hospital Green Cornelia Meigs Elisha Fales

Newlyweds Honored at Skyline Terrace Dinner Dance

Sgt. and Mrs. Eugene Williamson were feted at a Sunday dinner and dance in Front Royal hosted by friends. Attendees included Leland Williamson, E. B. Jackson, H. E. Knight, Perry Smith, J. A. Levi Jr., Catherine Jackson, Ada Drake, William Barnett, Louis Manuel, and William Grove. Sgt. Williamson to report to Camp Lejeune soon. Mrs. Williamson will live with Perry and Mary Smith. Girl Scout Leaders Association plans a Wednesday meeting at 7 45 p.m. Mrs. Wright to host Friday bridge club on West Boscawen Street.

Eugene Williamson Berryville Skyline Terrace Front Royal Williamson Mary Ellen Smith Leland Williamson Charles Town E. B. Jackson H. E. Knight Perry Smith J. A. Levi, Jr Catherine Jackson Ada Drake William Barnett Louis Manuel William Grove Sgt. Williamson Camp Lejeune New River N.C Wright Joseph Wright West Boscawen Street

Little Miss Hilda Taylor Breaks Leg After Fall

East Leicester street resident Miss Hilda Taylor daughter of Mr and Mrs John Taylor fell from a ladder at home injuring her leg. She attends Handley School and is listed as resting comfortably in latest report. WCTU to meet Thursday at 3 PM at the Friends Meeting House. Mrs Paul Shifflett and children Glenn and Roy visited Mrs Orville Bloom on the Front Royal Road.

Hilda Taylor John Taylor East Leicester Street Miss Taylor Handley School Paul Shifflett Glenn and Roy Stephens City Orville L. Bloom Front Royal Road

A A W To Hold Meeting Saturday

The American Association of University Women of Winchester will meet Saturday at 3 pm at Handley Library. Marjorie Davies will speak on France Marches On. Open meeting with College Club guests and others invited. Hostesses: Mrs. R. B. Dechert Gladys Haldeman Mrs. J. A. Hotinger and Mrs. R. S. Larimer. Membership contact: President Mrs. Richard F. Lewis or chair Mrs. John Rice.

American Association of University Women of Winchester Handley Library Marjorie Davies France College Club R. B. Dechert Gladys Haldeman J. A. Hotinger R. S. Larimer Richard F. Lewis John Rice

White family reunion at Bennie Massie Farm near Stephens City

The White family held a reunion September 24 at the Bennie Massie Farm three miles from Stephens City. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Harry White and children, extended relatives from Boyce, White Post, Front Royal, Winchester, and Washington, with two great grandsons present. Also noted: Thursday Bridge Club to meet Mrs Lewis Hyde and Sgt Samuel Ware on furlough from Orlando Florida.

R. H. White Mr. White Lloyd Bennie Massie Stephens City Harry White Raymond White Richard Barbarra Anne Jane Allen Luther Welsh Beverley Joe Boyce J. Robert White Byron Dorothy Betty Lou White Post Retha Ella Rae White Front Royal J. R. Perry Nancy Jane Betsy Perry Hughes Harry Cpl Ferman W. Perry Camp Reynolds N. C Raymond Pingley Chambersville Christian Ebersole Steve Winchester Eine W. Va Eugene O. White Washington Misse Freida Jean White Lloyd White Messrs Lloyd, Jr Bobbie Allan Kenneth Edward White William Mumaw James Donald White Larry Jo Hughes John W. Hughes Florida

Old Winchester Presbyterian Church The Restoring History

Winchester Presbytery discussed the 1788 church building on East Picca Gilly Street. Clifford D Grim outlined restoration plans including original galleries, chancel rails, period windows, handmade hardware, and pews to be rebuilt with wide pine boards.

Winchester City Clifford D. Grim Presbyterian East Picca- Gilly Street Grim Board Federal Presbyterian Church Williamsburg

Old Stone Church Spans Centuries In Baptist Shifts

The article traces the Old Stone Church built with two foot thick walls, its early pastors including Moses Hoge and LeGrand, then Williams Hill from 1800 to 1834. It notes property transfers in 1826 to Kent Street and shifts to different denominations through 1834 and later, ending with the Free Will Baptists in 1868.

Moses, Hoge Opequon LeGrand Williams Hill Kent Street David Riddle

Berryville Social Notes Reflect Weekend Visits

Berryville residents host and visit relatives with a wide circle of friends. Louise Sponselier returns to Washington after a Berryville weekend with Mary Riley and the Cave and Dix households. Frances Wolfe moves back to Richmond. Lt. Levi sails back to Indiana. Harriett Hamilton returns from a Walton Street visit. Col. Griffing of Richmond, head of Virginia Manpower, joins the World War II History Committee, while other locals share family time at White Haven and the Rectory.

Joel D. Griffing Richmond Berryville Col. Griffing Virginia Gov. Darden William Wright

Clergy and residents of Berryville travel and visitors

In Berryville and Clarke County residents are listed for travel and social visits. Local clergy Mr. Thomas and Rev. George Lightner attend a Methodist Conference in Lynchburg. Sgt. Vernon Racer visits family at Fort Monmouth while Mrs. Racer’s daughters join. Others visit relatives in Hyattsville, Winchester, and California, with a moving birthday party and commission meetings noted.

George S. Lightner Duncan Memorial Church Hugh N. Ritter Lynchburg The Methodist Church Vernon Racer Fort Monmouth N. J Berryville Gladys Racer Racer Edith and Verta Racer Washington, D. C

Area Growers Plea Over Apple Market Ceilings Demand Action

Apple growers report two quarter inch fruit selling at ceiling for Jonathan and Delicious while smaller sizes bring firm prices. They note no Stayman Winesap or York yet in two quarter inch, but two half inch sizes reach ceiling. They condemn government price support at 2.25 and urge rapid corrective action to protect national apple markets.

Delicious Lowry Golden Delicious WFA Appalachian Apple Service Carroll, R. Miller Sec Mer

Crossword Clue Set From Historical Page

A mixed crossword style clue list with Across and Down entries includes definitions for agreement charges sorghum variety protective covering gaseous element strong wir rope city squares strange willow varieties comb as wool stirs up a fat chem fish extend front and reduce name sail or be mount bib beak crow depth uselessly sea between Asia and Greece sailor a mount biblical frequently make amends for female ruff mixture to culture bacteria bamboo like grass knitting stitch constellation beverage evening poet s nickname 50s term

Asia Greece

Stroke Fatal to Mrs Mills from Scotland to Winchester

Susanna Grieg Mills aged 75 died at 9 last night at her Sulphur Springs Road home after a paralytic stroke. Born in Scotland on April 3 1869 she came to the United States at seven, lived in Winchester area, and leaves a son John Fuller a son David Mills a daughter Mrs Edward Robinson two stepdaughters and several siblings. Interment is expected in Macedonia Church graveyard. Also state health reports five new disease cases bringing year total to 627 with cases in Arlington Fairfax Gloucester Richmond Roanoke and other locales.

Susanna Grieg Mills Scotland Sulphur Springs Mills David Petrie Nathaniel Mills Methodist Church John C. Fuller David Mills Winchester Edward Robinson Ollen Jennie Haymaker Julia Carter Frederick County Peter Petrie Bartonsville John Betty Maxwell Berwyn Macedonia Church

Polio Cases Near 1935 Virginia Record

Virginia polio cases edged toward the 1935 record total of 685 as of today, with authorities noting rising numbers and continuing surveillance across the state. The report tracks new cases and emphasizes the ongoing public health response.

Richmond Virginia

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cochran-Smith Georgette Ross Howard Century Club George Ington Hotel Brooks’ Pharmacy Winchester—Front Royal B. M. Roszel Stonewall Avenue American Association of University Women Lieut. M. M. Green Mother Sgt Mrs. Williamson Girl Scout Leaders Association Girl Scout Room Little Miss Taylor Gaunt Lewis Hyde Set. Ware Samuel Ware Orlando, Fla Oscar Ware Welltown Pike Notedornton & Minor Clinic Thornton & Minor Fred Boyd As Church Old Stone East Piccadilly Street Ronald S. Wilson Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church R. B. Woodworth Burlington Joseph A. McMurray J. Hoge Smith Charlotte Court House, Va Moses Hoge Presbytery Old Winchester Presbyterian Church Berryville Social Notes Berryville, Va Louise Sponselier Mary Riley Oscar Cave Tom Dix Mary Frances Dix McGuire’s Hospital Frances Wolfe Richmond, Va Clarke Mrs James Wolfe William Levi William J. Levi, Jr Harriett Hamilton Oscar Hamilton Walnut Street Russell Maddox Silver Springs H. H. Lickey Lickeys Mr. Lickey Washington, D Henry Drury Washington State Drury Pvt. Drury Eleanor Orr Dorsey Randolph Everett Dozier Yend Charles T. Levi Janie Gordon Obenshain Columbia S. C Henry G. Lane Harry Croyder Summit Kip Sparrow Kate Powers Virginia Page Ann Price Clifton Price Kenneth Levi Page Levi White Haven Shenandoah Robert H. Thomas, Jr Robert Thomas III Thomas Will Hardesty Burrows Loudoun St Winchester, Va Clayton Young Will Stolle Fred E. Allred Page Allred Hyattesville, Md Louise Robertson Miss Rise MacDonald Lexington Denny Commission Meagan State Board of Eduction J. E. Harris Nan Thomas Daily Crossword Niele Lu RTA AIRIS Adit Sa AIM Ytaimie Beverage Evening ACT Drake Oxford Arlington County Fairfax County Gloucester County City of Richmond City of Roanoke Virginia War U.S. O The Commercial #£ and Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corp Miller Bros Moling & Cather Timberlake Harrisonburg Bridgewater Garment CO Bridgewater, Va
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