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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1945

Page

6

Shade engagement announced for Jeanne Bowman and Lt. James Bott Jr

Mr and Mrs Walter M Shade of Handley Boulevard announce the engagement of their daughter Jeanne Bowman to Lt James H Bott Jr son of Mr and Mrs J H Bott of Washington DC Miss Shade a Handley High School and Mary Washington College graduate teaches at Thomas Jefferson Junior High Arlington Bott a Handley High and Western High graduate served sixteen months in the Pacific as navigator on a B 24 attached to the 13th Army Air Force The wedding is planned for November.

Walter M. Shade Handley Boulevard Jeanne Bowman James H. Bott, Jr J. H. Bott Washington, D. C Miss Shade Handley High School Mary Washington College University of Virginia Thomas Jefferson Jr Arlington St. Bott Western High School Washington Devitt Preparatory School Pacific 13Th Army Air Force

Mrs deGrange Plans Victory Drive Across Region Three

Mrs H C deGrange chairs Region Three War Finance Committee as plans for meeting local quotas unfold after meetings with county committees. A statewide Richmond gathering of 400 members supported a school canvass week to start November 29 titled Victory Week for Schools. Roosevelt Victory Band to perform on Armistice Day with bonds drive running October 29 through December 8.

H. C. deGrange War Finance Committee Richmond

West Virginia Couple Married Here Oct 18

Announcement of the marriage in this city of Miss Eleanor Eckberge of Shinnston West Virginia to Mr Verle Riley of the same place. The ceremony occurred Thursday October 18 at 4 o clock in the parlors of the First Baptist Church by Rev E T Clark. The bride wore a green wool suit with matching accessories and a shoulder corsage of sweetheart roses. Mr Riley is a young businessman in Shinnston and they will reside there.

Eleanor Eckberge Sninnston W. Va Verle “Iley First Baptist Church E. T. Clark Riley Shinnston

Will Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs C M Barrett of near Stephens City mark their fiftieth wedding anniversary with an open house at the home of Mr and Mrs Ray Hicks from six to ten this evening Hicks is a Barrett nephew The couple has lived in Frederick County about 40 years They have three sons Edgar Barrett Gainesboro Wilmer Barrett New Oxford Pa and Clary P Barrett Homer NY and two daughters Mae Mason Martinsburg W Va and Ina Ormondorf South Loudoun Street their friends and relatives are invited Also Mrs Buzzella Jackson and Mrs Thelma Wisecarver have returned from a business trip to New York City for the Buzzella Shop.

C. M. Barrett Stephens City Ray Hicks Mr. Hicks Barrett Frederick County Edgar Barret Gainesboro Wilmer Barrett New Oxford Clary P. Barrett Homer N. Y Mae Mason Martinsburg W. Va Ina Ormndorff South Loudoun Street

Shirkeys Honor Sixty-Sixth Wedding Anniversary Attendance

Mr and Mrs Paul Shirkey hosted a Sunday dinner October 14 honoring Mrs Shirkey s parents Mr and Mrs S Leslie Hensel on their sixty sixth wedding anniversary. Guests included C W Hensel Selma Hensel Victor Williams George W Freeman and Ruby Shirkey Colleen Grimm Helen Avis Grimm and others. The article notes Jessie Moore Spenser s Vienna wedding to George Nelson Foster later that day and mentions Miss Grimm as bridesmaid. Laura Colleen Grimm had been teaching in Vienna with Miss Grimm.

Paul Shirkey Frederick, Md Shirkey Ruby H. R. Grimm Colleen Grimm Vienna Jessie Moore Spenser George Nelson Foster Columbia Baptist Church Fails Church Helen Avis Grimm

Lichliter Will Spend Weekend in Winchester

Mr. William C. Lichliter of Washington arrives in Winchester this evening to spend the weekend with Mrs. Lichliter and their young son Vernon Lee.

Mr. Lichliter William C. Lichliter Washington, D. C Winchester Mrs. Lichliter Vernon Lee

Mrs Massie Patient in Winchester Memorial Hospital

Mrs Howard Massie of Stephens City is listed as a surgical patient at Winchester Memorial Hospital and is reported to be improving satisfactorily.

Dennis Cole Bergville Pike Winchester Memorial Hospital Massie Howard Massie Stephens City

Baptist Forum Examines Thrift vs Avarice Topic Sunday

The High School Forum of First Baptist Church will host a Sunday evening discussion on how much money a Christian should strive to earn. Led by Rev. N B Habel, the event begins with a fellowship supper at 6 and ends with the film The Book of Books illustrating Bible history and printing.

First Baptist Church N. B. Habel

Rev Eisenberg To Teach Class At Grace Lutheran

The Rev W E Eisenberg pastor will teach the Grace Lutheran Church Men's Bible Class Sunday morning at 9 45 o'clock. Members are urged to be present and visitors are always welcome.

Ireland Margaret Collins Denny P. G. Ireland J. F. Bly W. E. Eisenberg Grace Lutheran Church

Social events fill Berryville with visitors and families

Berryville notes a busy social week with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gregory visiting from Medina and other guests in town. Sgt. M S Carper marries Harriett Rosselet in Chicago and plans a Chicago home. Seaman Gilbert Oden returns to Daytona Beach after leave.

Gilbert Oden Berryville Mrs. Oden Daytona Beach Fla Oders Charles Town

Berryville Social Notes Open House Visits

Mrs Edwin Henshaw of Bunker Hill West Virginia Mrs Dudley Pierce of Winchester and Miss Frances Hawthorne of Pennsylvania are among those mentioned. Lt Joe Stickles returns home after a Fort Monmouth discharge and joins Mrs Stickles and their son in Winchester. Churches host rummage and see sales. Residents host guests from Maryland New York Philadelphia and Chicago with several trips to Standardsville Fredericksburg and Brooklyin.

Edwin Henshaw Bunker Hill W. Va Dudley Pierce Winchester Frances Hawthorne Pennsylvania Joe Stickles Fort Monmouth N. J Army

Local Navy Promotions Reach Berryville Distinctive Natives

News notes Lt. (jg) Elsie Pi Foley Nurse Corps U S promoted to commander lieuten ant after duty with Gaum station. Foley is daughter of Clint and Mrs Foley of Berryville. Gene Kohler returns to Washington D C after days with Ralph Ware. Mrs Kohler and Mrs Stevens also return from Potts hosting. Sgt Grayson Spon seller and wife visit Berryville relatives.

Elsie Pi Foley Nurse Corps U. S Foley Clint Foley Berryville Gaum Gene Kohler Washington, D. C Ralph M. Ware K Kohler Benjamin Kohler Edwin Stevens Roy E. Potts Washington

Services To Start At Cedar Cliff Presbyterian Church

A series of evangelistic services will be held at Cedar Cliff Presbyterian Church from Monday October 22 through Friday October 26. Each evening begins at 7 45 with Rev Dr Harry M Crim of Strasburg as speaker.

Cedar Cliff Presbyterian Church Harry M. Crim Strasburg

Jordon Jubilee Chorus Plans Conert at Zion Baptist

The Jordon Jubilee Chorus of Middleburg will sing at Zion Baptist Church Boyce on Sunday October 21 in the evening service at 8 o'clock. Refreshments will be served and all are welcome.

Jordon Jubilee Chorus Middleburg Zion Baptist Church Boyce

Bible Class Sets Attendance Goal at Braddock Street Church

The Golden Rule Bible Class at Braddock Street Methodist Church aims for 100 attendees tomorrow, per president Herman Barr. Class starts at 9:45 with C. P. McVicar teaching the Sunday session. members are urged to bring a guest.

Braddock Street Methodist Church Herman Barr C. P. McVicar

Church Services Announced at West Cork Street

Bible School at 9 45 a m with L Hockman as superintendent Rev S J Goode to preach at 11 00 am Church invites all to attend all services

Church OF Christ West Cork Street

Medieval tales and word list puzzle

Across clues present terms from medieval stories to fabrics and tools. Down clues include petty quarrel and extinct bird with grid references, totaling a thematic crossword style puzzle.

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Jeanne Shade James Bott, Jr Episcopal Institute Herbert Larrick Harold G. Brown Episcopal Church Institute Brown Christ Church Sgt. Miller Sgt Paul Hunter Miller C. W. Ritter Kernstown Pfc Gray Gables Robert H. Chapman Gray Gables Inn Eee Club Charlottesville B. S. Coffman Virginia Avenue University Hospital A. J. Brown Harry J. Brown A. and P. Store Upperville Fort Loudoun William Fletcher John W. Rosenberger Frank B. Crawford Mary Bittinger National Historical Magazine George Slater George S Patton J. E. B. Stuart Mosby Mr. Gibbs Woodstock Slater Benchoff Kenmore Fletcher Joseph Gibson Cara Nome Brooks Pharmacy Sienseennns Winchester—Front Royal Mrs. deGrange West Virginia New York Buzzella Jackson Thelma Wisecarver New York City Helen Grimm Gaunt’s Drug Store Baptist Forum Rev. Eisenberg Dr. Bundesen Mond Bridal Ensemble Lovdogn Street Dial Will Hardesty Charles Gregory Medina H. F. Paget Beryville Philadelphia Edward Berlin, Jr University of Michigan At Ann Harbor Edward P. Berlin George. Lightner Duncan Memorial Methodist Church Hugh N. Ritter Board of Stewards Virginia Methodist Conference Martin Carper Nancy Lu Carper Henry Kerfoot Henry Kerfoot, Jr Bettie Kerfoot S. B. Crown Woodlawn Miss Crown Carolyn Crown Harrisonburg T. Rice Crown J. A. Crown Decatur, Ga Clarke Sgt. M.S. Carper Harriett Rosselet Chicago Sgt. Carper W. S. Carper Bergville Carpers Ill Sergeant Carper Miss Valley Markle Thomas Wheeler Roanoke Wheeler Lucy Wheeler Josephine Drury Fredericksburg, Va Eleanor Dorsey Nancy Davis Fredericksburg R. E. Davis Garland Williams Berryville High School Manassas Margaret Yowell Clarke County Norfolk Joel D. Griffing Joel Griffing, Jr Col. Griffing Nora Pierce Regina Kimmell Florida California Alma Lee Bruce Farmville Miss Bruce Edward Stough Providence Hospital T. W. Whitaker Roy Whitaker Waynesboro, Pa J. F. Morrow Mallory Morrow Newcomberstown Ohio Ladies of Duncan Memorial Methodist Church Brown Building Berryville Presbyterian Church James Clagett Pikeville, Ky Frank Walter Drew Flossmoor, I Rebekah Gold Thomas E. Gold Harry Bell J. L. Anderson Strother Anderson Bethesda, Md Robert Stewart Bloomfield Lucy Cruickshanks Tillie Merritt Gertrude Kenigstein Brooklyn F. L. Castleman Trenton Charley Castleman May Ada Castleman Standardsville Frank Gibbs Laura Moyer Allen Noyes Amherst County Mr. Phillips Lee Nellie and Homie Lee Buckmarsh Street Henry Scanlan Madison, Wis J. C. Staples New Orleans Ralph Staples Mrs Grayson Sponseller Cedar Cliff SELBY Lovett Brothers Cather & Moling the Commercial & Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Molden Electric Co S. Loudoun George Washington Garage Miller Bros Automobile Insurance J. A. Hotinger N. Loudoun St Berryville Ave Hotpoint Philco Roy Duvall Photo Supply Company Timberlake Haldeman Haldeman’s Creamery Daily Crossword Seawee Tony Oiriy Liang China N. Zea
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