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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1946

Page

8

Armistice Day Plans In Conrad Hoover Unit 21

The Conrad Hoover Unit No 21 American Legion Auxiliary met last night and set Armistice Day events for November 19. Members will serve lunches to veterans, run a doughnut booth, and sell rugs and woven bags at the Armory. A poppy sale for child welfare will occur all day November 11. New members were welcomed and many stations are expected by Armistice Day.

Conrad Hoover No. 21 American Legion Auxiliary American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars Winchester Armory Auxiliary Pooth

Simmons Orndorff Marriage Announced

Mrs. Bursie Orndorff of North Cameron street announces the marriage of her daughter Elizabeth Kline to Cpl. Owen Simmons Jr. of Century Florida. The ceremony was at the Christian parsonage with Rev. H J Goode officiating. Best man Nevin Fiery of Winchester. bridesmaids Mrs Roy Carper and Mrs Rene Newcomb. The couple will live in Newport News. groom stationed at Fort Eustis.

Bursie Orndorff North Cameron Street Elizabeth Kline Cpl Owen Simmons, Jr Owen Simmons Century, Fla Christian Parsonage J. Goode Nevin Fiery Winchester Roy Carper Rene Newcomb Newport News Fort Eustis

Albin Home Demonstration Club Elects Officers

The Albin Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Langford house. New officers were elected for the coming year: President Mrs Alma Crosen Vice President Mrs Evelyn Pent Secretary Treasurer Mrs Marie Hudson Assistant Secretary Treasurer Mrs Edna Whittaker. Committee chairs were named and a salad demo followed. Miss Hilda Wells visiting in town.

Albin H. D. C Albin Home Langford Alma Crosen Evelyn Pent Marie Hudson Edna Whittaker Julia Braithwaite Sue DeHaven Carlton Hawkins Edna Whittacker John Snyder Goldie Orndorff Ritta Clayton Shirley

Delegates To Attend Episcopal Missionary Institute

Delegates from Christ Church and Richmond will attend the Annual Missionary Institute for the Women of the Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Virginia. The event runs in Richmond tomorrow and Thursday with registrations at Mayo Memorial Church House and programs at Jefferson Hotel and All Saints Church. Mrs. Herbert Larrick leads the program with lectures on India and World Relations by Mrs. Alfred Chapman and Mr. Brinkley Snowden.

Missionary Institute Women of the Episcopal.Church of the Diocese of Virginia Richmond Mayo Memorial Church House Jefferson Hotel All Saints Church Herbert Larrick John Guy India Alfred Chapman New York National Council Brinkley Snowden Larrick Mortimer Glover St. James Church Wilmington N. C Glover Harrison Wellford Warsaw Woman’s Auxiliary Philadelphia Frances Jones Ethel Jolliffe Rinker Carl Massey Christ Episcopal Church City

Condition Is Reported Satisfactory After Appendectomy

The condition of Mr. John H. Seal of 208 West Boscawen Street after an appendectomy at Memorial Hospital is reported to be most satisfactory. Announce Marriage at Miss Peggy Hill. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Hill of Winchester Route 1-A announce the marriage of their daughter Peggy to Kenneth Aysom of this city. The ceremony was at Centenary Reformed Church on Sunday October 6. Young People's Group Meets Sunday. The Community Young People's Group will meet Sunday October 20 at 7 p.m. at Burnt Presbyterian Church in Albin. Pfc. Stine Is Home On Leave. Pfc. Richard Earl Stine U.S.M.C.R. arrived home on 30 days terminal leave effective November 9 after 18 months in service. He enlisted January 1945, trained at Parris Island and Camp Lejeune, overseas since November 7, and stationed at Tsingtai China before returning aboard the USS General J. C. Breckenridge. Centenary Circles Meet Wednesday. Centenary Reformed Circle Nos. 2 and 3 meet Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Harry Bowers.

John H. Seal West Boscawen Street Memorial Hospital Peggy Hill C. C. Hill Winchester Pegey Kenneth Ieoe V. W. Estep Ree Avenue Centenary Reformed Church S. L. Flickinger Young People’s Grom Community Young People’s Group Davis Baughman Burnt Presbyterian Church Albin Stine Richard Earl Stine Middle Road Camp Lejeune N. C U. S. Marine United States China Baltimore Parris Island 8. C Centenary Harry Bowers South Cameron Street Trevor Johns Emily Trevor Johns Washington, D. C Emily Powers John D. Winter Johns Miss Powers

Quota Club Meeting Set for Winchester October 17

The Winchester Quota Club will hold its regular program meeting Thursday evening October 17 at 6 o'clock in the First Baptist Church lecture room. The program committee plans the evening's entertainment.

Quota Club Winchester First Baptist Church

Miss Alther Weds R. B. Troupe In Martinsburg

Miss Virginia Jane Alther daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest C Alther of Martinsburg and Stonewall High School faculty married Robert Brewer Troupe son of the late Mr and Mrs Frank B Troupe in Trinity Methodist Church. The ceremony featured palms white chrysanthemums and white candles with a duchess lace yoke gown. Purdue details note maid of honor Doris Alther and the couple departed for Washington and New York City.

Virginia Jane Alther Ernest C. Alther Martinsburg Stonewall High School Robert Brewer Troupe Frank B. Troupe Trinity Methodist Church A.M. Gluck V. A. Gluck D. D Christ Reformed Church Doris Alther Peggy Ann MacDonald Faille E. C. Alther Walter MacDonald, Jr F. C. Alther, Jr Henry Webber William Woods John MacDonald Martinsbore Norma Troupe Walter MacDonald Nevin Fiery Winchester Troupe St. John’s Lutheran Church Shepherd College Shepherdstown W. Va U. S. Army Veterans Administration Newton D. Baker Hospital Joan Michael

Guest Of Relatives Here In Winchester

Miss Louise O. Zirkle of San Francisco visits her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Fred A. Crisman at their Richards avenue home. Mrs Mary Kemp Stine returns to Baltimore to spend the winter with her sister Miss Sarah A. Kemp at 3605 Hayward avenue. In Winchester she sees her sons I Pred Stine and H B Stine and renews old friendships.

Louise O. Zirkle San Francisco Calif Fred A. Crisman Richards Avenue Baltimore Mary Kemp Stine Sarah A. Kemp Hayward Avenue Winchester Charles Dodson Cumberland, Md Roosevelt Jenkins

Baptist Auxiliary to Meet at 8 Tonight

The Woman's Auxiliary of the First Baptist Church convenes tonight at 8 o'clock with Mrs. Ralph G. Henegeveld leading the program. Dr. E. T. Clark, the church pastor, will speak on State Baptist Work. Full attendance is requested.

Baptist Auxiliary Woman's Auxiliary The First Baptist Church Ralph G. Henegeveld E. T. Clark

Purcellville Visit Of Miss Smoot With Mrs Smith

Miss Zula Smoot spent the weekend in Purcellville as the guest of Miss Dorothy Smith and her mother Mrs John Smith at their home.

Purcellville Zula Smoot Dorothy Smith John Smith

Births Reported in Local Hospitals

Lieut and Mrs Charles Foreman announce the birth of a son at Harve de Grace Hospital Maryland. Mrs Foreman is the former Rosalie Bell. Three babies born here Friday include a daughter to Henry Kercheval and wife in Memorial Hospital, Mrs Laurabelle Sinkabine formerly of Berryville. A son arrived Friday at Memorial Hospital to Charles Ward and wife of Diehl Avenue. Mrs Mildred Anderson. Earl Smallwood and Mrs Lena Shepherd welcomed a daughter Friday at Memorial Hospital.

Charles Foreman Harve de Grace Hospital Foreman Rosalie Bell Henry Kercheval Berryville Memorial Hospital Kercheval Laurabelle Sinkabine Charles Ward Diehl Avenue Ward Mildred Anderson Earl’ Smallwood Smallwood Lena Shepherd

Allen Return After Weekend in Philadelphia

Mrs. L. M. Allen returned home after a Philadelphia visit. Her son Howard Allen, a student at the Art Students League in New York City, joined her for the weekend. They attended the Harvard Princeton football game Saturday at Princeton.

L. M. Allen Philadelphia Howard Allen Art Students League New York City Princeton

Mrs Zeigler Undergoes Recovery At Richmond Hospital

Mrs John Zeigler of West Cork street is a patient at the Medical College Hospital in Richmond recovering from a major operation. She expects to have another procedure before returning home.

John Zeigler West Cork Street Medical College Hospital Richmond

Amherst and Peyton Street Couples Return from Richmond Visit

Mr and Mrs Carson Hook of Amherst street and Mr and Mrs Ernest Carper of Peyton street have returned to the city after visiting Mr and Mrs Thomas R Fortune in Richmond.

Carson Hook Amherst Street Ernest Carper Peyton Street Thomas R. Fortune Richmond

Local Notes From Winchester and Surroundings

Mr and Mrs J M Strother of this city traveled to Portsmouth for the Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias convention. Lewis M Allen Jr son of Dr and Mrs L M Allen will depart Winchester Wednesday for New York City to enter the export import business. Mr and Mrs Cecil Barr hosted Sunday dinner guests including Mrs Barrs uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Pat Davidson and their son Buddy from Strasburg.

Portsmouth J. M. Strother Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias New York City Lewis M. Allen, Jr L. M. Allen Winchester Cecil Barr Mrs. Barr Pat Davidson Buddy Strasburg

Frances Haines Weds Preston Clark in Hagertown Ceremony

Announcement: Miss Frances Haines of Gore marries Mr. Preston Clark of 406 South Kent Street Hagertown. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Charles LeFly at Washington Square Methodist Church. The couple will reside in Winchester.

Frances Haines Gore Preston Clark South Kent Street Hagerstown Charles LeFly Washington Square Methodist Clark Winchester

Miss Helen Whirley Becomes Bride

Leesburg residents Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Whirley announce the marriage of their daughter Helen Mayo to Joseph Edward Cook of Boyce. The ceremony was September 25 at Millwood Episcopal rectory conducted by Rev. G Peyton Ighill. The couple reside in Lincoln Loudoun county after a wedding trip through Virginia and Tennessee. Camera Club Meets Thursday Evening. The Camera Club will meet at 8 o clock at Mr. Charles Murphy 19 West Pall Mall street. all members urged to attend.

Helen Whirley W. W. Whirley Leesburg Helen Mayo Joseph Edward Cook Boyce Millwood G. Peyton Ighill Virginia Tennessee Lincoln Loudoun County Camera Club Charles Murphy West Pall Mall Street

Onward And Upward Class Meets Thursday

The Kernstown Methodist Church group will meet Thursday evening at 7.30 at Mrs. Charles Alger home. Co-hostesses are Mrs. Thomas Campbell and Miss Anna Virginia Campbell. Mrs. Winifred Lupton leads the devotional with the topic Autumn.

Kernstown

Return of Miss Ethyl Lee Martin from East Coast trip

Miss Ethyl Lee Martin returns to Bartonsville after three weeks in Washington Atlantic City and Philadelphia She attended the American Nurses Association convention in Atlantic City during the visit.

Ethyl Lee Martin Bartonsville Washington Atlantic City Philadelphia Convention of the American Nurses Associaon

Winchester Guests Attend Redskins Giants Gridiron Game

Attendees from Winchester at the Redskin Giants game at Griffith Stadium in Washington include Mr. and Mrs. Nacie Dorsey Mr. and Mrs. Claude Smalts Mr. and Mrs. Laurens Jones and Mr. Dick Carpenter.

Washington Winchester New York Giants Griffith Stadium Nacie Dorsey Claude Smalts Laurens Jones Dick Carpenter

VFW Banquet Draws Over 100 Members At Tokes Inn

Local VFW post held a successful banquet and social at Tokes Inn on Sunday night with more than one hundred members in attendance. Several new members were welcomed into the organization.

VFW the Veterans of Foreign Wars Tokes Inn

M M A Plans Homecoming at Massanutten Academy

M M A announces homecoming exercises in Woodstock on Saturday November 2 featuring a football game against West Nottingham Academy and the Senior Dance. Mrs M J Metz of Berryville attended the West Virginia Council of the Daughters of 1812 sessions in Wheeling with her son Robert E Lee Metz. she is an 1812 descendant and long time member in Martinsburg.

Massanutten Military Academy Woodstock West Nottingham Academy Metz M. J. Metz Berryville Philip Berlin West Virginia Council of the Daughters of 1812 Wheeling W. Va Council of the Daughters James Gibson Daughters of 1812 Martinsburg Robert E. Lee Metz Ann Mumma Meade Dorsey Charlottesville John Goodwin Virginia V. P. I

Visiting In Richmond

Mr and Mrs R L Stickel of 619 South Cameron street left yesterday to spend several days visiting friends and relatives in Richmond.

Richmond R. L. Stickel Cameron Street Richmo

Berryville Socials Highlight Local Visitors

Berryville residents note a parade of guests and residents returning from trips. Mrs. John A. Chew of New York City visits sister Mrs. James C. Breckenridge at Flag Stop near Summit Point while Miss Nora B. Moore plans to move to Washington. Others include Miss Mary O Fallon heading to Philadelphia and St. Louis, and families such as Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Edmunds, Miss Augusta Malone, Mr. George Pope, and the Hardestys sharing weekends in Berryville and nearby locales.

Berryville John A. Chew New York City James C. Breckenridge Summit Point W. Va Chew Annie B. Moore Nora B. Moore Milton Valley Washington, D. C Mary O'Fallon Miss Moore Philadelphia St. Louis

Social visits and travel wrap Berryville week end

Hardesty and relatives traveled to Williamsport for a college game. others hosted guests from Charlottesville, Richmond, Parkersburg, and Baltimore. Wedding plans loom as Miss Sophie Rhoades and Robert Heisler prepare to wed in Middlesboro, while church leaders attend a conference in Lynchburg.

Etiquette Answers On Table Centerpiece And Seating

The guide emphasizes precise table arrangement with the centerpiece exactly centered and chairs opposite. It also advises simple acknowledgment when meeting Mr. Brown again and specifies the clergyman sits at the brides’ parents table to the left of the bride’s mother.

Mr. Brown

Mrs Pitta to sail for Naples to join Lt Pitta

Mrs. John E. Pitta plans to leave late this week for New York City to sail to Naples Italy to rejoin her husband Lieut Pitta who has been stationed there for months. She is formerly Pauline Ashby. Mr and Mrs Bill Shackleford visited with Mrs Shackleford's parents Mr and Mrs Thomas J Fadely of Mt Jackson.

John E. Pitta New York City Naples Italy Lieut Pitta Pauline Ashby Bill Shackleford

Mrs Edward P Berlin Visits Relatives in Washington

Mrs Edward P Berlin is spending this week visiting relatives in Washington D C.

Edward P. Berlin Washington, D. C

Lesson on English usage and pronunciation notes

A study note lists common misuses and mispronunciations. It warns not to say that rule is not applicable in this case but in that case and guides pronunciation of Jeopardize as jeh-per-diz with first syllable stressed and vowel sounds. It ends with a fragment Subterranean truncated.

Word Study Lesson Grows a Humiliating Day

A short note in a child friendly lesson uses the word humiliate to define offend the pride or self-respect of. The text includes a playful line about mastery of a word by repeating it.

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Legion Auxiliary Simmons-Orndorff Miss Wells Hilda Wells Bushkill, Pa W. R. Talbot Washington Street Brooks’ Pharmacy Daniel Greens Daniel Green Tang A Royal Episcopal Missionary Institute Gaunt’s Drug Store Alther R. B. Troupe 5. N. Johnston Medical College Berryville Socials Arthur Edmunds McKinney Mr. Edmunds T. C. McKinney Edward Moore Hampton William Beverley Royal Orchards Eugene Williamson George Pope University of Virginia At Hiss Augusta Malone Relaves John Hardesty Jack Black In Suede Lovett Bros N. Loudoun St. Winchester Crosby Lane Ant Hope Bing Crosby ABC Bob Hope Philco Bailey Goodman Hardesty Ann Hardesty Esther Ridgeway Ridgeway Williamsburg Brooke Harris W. Creed Davis Harris Ann Wright Parkersburg Ted Blofeld Gleaners Duncan Memorial Church Edgar Kackley Joel D. Griffing Joel Griffing, Jr Col. Griffing Bob Smalley Bowling Green H. M. Smalley New Jersey Morton Mumma, Jr Mumma Capt. Burnside U. As Shirley Lickey Alexandria Malcolm Johnston Johnstons Henry Lickey H. F. Paget Gertrude Lindy Gilbert McKown Lindy University Hospital Samuel Chew Williams Ernest H. Williams Williams Ernest H. Williams, Jr Arlington Hugh N. Ritter C. W. Wilkins Brookeville, Md Hugh G. Owens Eleanor Dorsey Freddy Drury Capt Edward Owens Owens Lillie B. Fleming John Hayette Ruby H. Davis George S. Lightner Duncan Memorial Methodist Church H. S. Ritter Pnanswer Sree Mrs. Murphy Celuwutes Loudoun ST By Roberta Lee W. L. Gordon S & F Bargain Store Capitol Theater Cameron St Fall B Clothes Shop Ean Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Madeira S. Loudoun St Pine Motor CO Dodge-Plymouth Hill’s Loudoun Cather & Moling Timberlake
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