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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1952

Page

8

Miss White Weds Capt Hagan in Andrews Chapel

Constance Olivia White daughter of I J White Berryville marries Captain Raymond L Hagan son of J E Hagan Corpus Christi Texas in a double ring ceremony at Andrews Air Force Base Washington D C. Chaplain Duhan officiates with Mrs George Adams matron of honor and Major George Adams best man. Reception follows at the Millen home. couple to reside at 3117 Parkway Terrace Drive S E Washington. The bride, a 1938 Berryville High School graduate, works in the Airways and Air Communications Service at Andrews. Captain Hagen serves with the Air Weather Service in Washington.

Constance Olivia White I. J White Berryville Raymond L Hagan J. E. Hagan Corpus Christi Texas Andrews Air Force Base Washington D C Duhan George Adams Washington, D.C USAF Lillie M. Millen Edna Carroll Washington and R. Zachary White Parkway Terrace Drive S. E Washington Airways and Air Communications Service Hagen Air Force Headquarters 9Th Air Weather Service

Calendar of events for October in Winchester area

October 20 events include Madison Lodge at 8 p m with Municipal Band at Rouss Hall F W Auxiliary at post home. October 21 schedule lists Lions Club at George Washington Hotel 12 15 p m Lord Fairfax Garden Club with Mrs Pierce 2 p m Century Club with Mrs Lawrence 7 30 p m Winchester Day Nursery annual meeting at Woodstock Lane 7 45 p m Board of Control Exchange Club Moose Club Rebekah Lodge 6 p m Alcoholics Anonymous at Friendship Fire Hall 8 30 p m.

Madison Lodge Rouss Hall F. W Post Home Lions Club George Washington Hotel Lord Fairfax Garden Club Pierce Stewart St Century Club Lawrence Fairmont Ave Winchester Day Nursery Woodstock Lane Board of Control Exchange Club Moose Club Rebekah Lodge Alcoholics Anonymous Friendship Fire Hall

Miss Sarah Jennings to Wed James Thomson at Christ Episcopal

Miss Sarah Jennings and James Thomson announce their upcoming marriage on November 16 at 8 PM in Christ Episcopal Church. Massie Jr. serves as matron of honor, Byrd Jr. as bridesmaid, with Bigelow Thomson as best man and an active bridal party from Washington Richmond Arlington Danville Huntington and Patuxent Md.

Sarah Jennings James Thomson Joseph A. Massie, Jr H. F. Byrd, Jr Bigelow Thomson James Jett McCormick Washington T. Justin Moore, Jr Richmond Howard Owen Allen Arlington Harry K. Fowle Danville H. Delmer Robinson, Jr This City James T. Breckinridge Huntington St. Com Robert Jennings Patuxent Christ Episcopal Church

Winchester Clarke Carden Club Set to Meet at Annefield

The Winchester Clarke Carden Club will meet at 3 p m Wednesday with Mrs Roland Mitchell at Annefield Clarke County. Mrs Irvan T O Connell will speak on Spring in Europe. The day’s plan includes chrysanthemums. Mrs Yeakley returns from Harrisonburg. Mrs Fred Yeakley has returned to Courtfield Ave from Harrisonburg where she attended Dr Marvin D Switzer funeral. Miss Sullivan in New York City Kathy Sullivan of National Avenue is in New York City this week. Mrs Hottel guest in Martinsburg Edith Hottel of this city visits brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Vernon B Garton in Martinsburg.

John Thwaite Solenberger North Frederick Road University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Finance and Commerce Bolenberger Handley High School Monogram Club Sigma Nu Frater Winchester-Clarke Carden Club Roland Mitchell Annefield Clarke County Irvan T. O'Connell Europe Yeakley Harrisonburg Fred Yeakley Courtfield Ave Marvin D. Switzer Sullivan New York City Kathryn Sullivan National Avenue Hottel Martinsburg Edith Hottel Vernon B. Garton

Births Reported Across Town Families Welcome New Arrivals

Birth notices list several newborns with their parents and hometowns. Mrs Hansucker formerly Ruth Williams. October 19 a boy born to Mr and Mrs Edgar Pine of Berryville. Mrs Pine formerly Marguerite Carroll. Also a girl born to Mr and Mrs Harvey Wilson of Route 1. Mrs Wilson formerly Mary Combs. A boy born to Mr and Mrs Robert J Gilmer of Stephens City. Mrs Gilmer formerly Wanda Gates.

Robert Mansucker Front Royal Hansucker Ruth Williams Edgar Pine Berryville Pine Marguerite Carroll Harvey Wilson Wilson Mary Combs Robert J. Gilmer Stephens City Mra Gilmer Wanda Gates

Golden Light Circle Hosts Baby Shower for Mrs Crim

At Bethel Lutheran Church Albin the Golden Light Circle held a Thursday meeting. Members with Mrs H C Lewis hosted a baby shower for Mrs W M Crim. Mrs J P Good led business and devotion and announced a Malloween Party for the Young Men's Sunday School Class on November 1. The next meeting is November 20 at Sunnyside with officer elections.

Golden Light Circle Bethel Lutheran Church Albin H. C. Lewis W. M. Crim J. P. Good Round Hill W. PF. Kirk Sunnyside

Hunting season reminder and local social notes in Yellow Springs

Opening hunting season on October 18 prompts caution in school zones and around smoking. Local visitors include Francis LaFollette of Montreal and numerous notes on neighbors, PTA meeting, baby shower, illness, and upcoming election urges voters to go to the polls on November 4.

Word Study and Vocabulary Lesson by W L Gordon

Lesson in English shows common misuses mispronunciations and misspellings. It defines INFUSE as to instill principles or qualities and urges daily vocabulary growth with practical examples.

W. L Gordon

Modern Etiquette QandA on engagements and invitations

A readers questions column explains that announcing a broken engagement is acceptable if previously announced, and gives guidance on canapes and invitation etiquette. It notes that engagement endings may be announced by parents and suggests using polite wording, while canapes before meals are finger foods and at table eaten with a fork.

Robert L. Jones Mary Ellen Thomas L. Fox

Secrets of Charm and the Come Hither Voice

An advice note from John Robert Powers promotes training a soft relaxed voice to avoid shrillness. Exercises target jaw relaxation, vowel variation, and pharynx resonance to develop a come-hither tone. Readers are asked to mail 10 cents for the book YOUR MOST ATTRACTIVE VOICE.

John Robert Powers

Body of Vernon Stokes Found in Shenandoah River

The body of Vernon William Stokes a 42 year old plumber was found in the South fork of the Shenandoah River south of Front Royal. He had been missing since last Monday and is believed to have drowned accidentally.

Front Royal Vernon William Stokes South Shenandoah River Stokes

Textile Mills Planned For Formosa Formosa

Nationalist authorities approve a privately owned textile mill project in Formosa with a budget of 400000 dollars. Hong Kong capitalists will import 240 weaving machines from Japan to equip the enterprise.

Taipeh Formosa Hong Kong Japan

Murder Charge Grows From Fist Fight in Norfolk

M. M. Samuels, 43, of Norfolk, is charged with murder after a Virginia Beach man, Joseph Clark, 48, died following a fist fight outside a nightclub. Police say an argument over Clark’s female companion preceded the exchange. Clark collapsed and hit his head on a club doorway.

Norfolk M. M. Samuels Virginia Beach Joseph Clark Clark

Lydia Pinkham medicines promise relief from middle life distress

A marketing claim describes Lydia Pinkham's Compound and Tablets as easing heat waves and nervous symptoms of menopause. The ad touts doctor tested relief and modern calming action, urging readers to try the products for blessed relief from hot flashes and irritability.

Lydia Pinkham

Shawnee Churches Plan Training Class

Shawnee District churches plan a Christian Leadership Training School to be held in late January. J F Wine was reelected president and T E Dorton named secretary treasurer. Calvary Church of the Brethren was chosen as next year’s convention site.

Churches of Calvary Church of the Brethren Jubilee Church Front Royal Road Round Hill Opequon Memorial Opequon Presbyterian Carper’s Valley Greenwood Kernstown Calvary Church of the Brethern St. Paul's Lutheran Church Dorton

Local Poultrymen to Attend State Federation Meeting

A large delegation of Frederick County poultry growers and allied industry members will attend the 22nd annual State Poultry Federation meeting in Roanoke on October 23-24. Delegates include Fred Naegely Melvin Seldon Irvin Williams George Wallace Harold Bolen Kermit Bolen I Fred Stine and Julius Whitacre among others.

Frederick County Allied Industries State Poultry Federation Roanoke Fred Naegely State Board of Melvin Seldon Winchester Milling Corporation Irvin Williams Winchester Area Poultry Council Frederick County Poultry Committee George Wallace Fair Acres Feeds Harold Bolen

Poultry Leaders Highlight Local Agriculture Big Three

County emerges as a major farming hub with poultry, livestock, and fruit. Notable growers include W. J. Lockhart, L C. Ellis, James Merriner, Irvin Williams, Granville Crabill, T B Rosenberger, and Preston Henshaw. Also notes Nacogdoches Texas oldest city link and 1956 population.

Frederick County Mr. Stine W. J Lockhart L C. Ellis James Merriner Irvin Willams Granville Crabill T B Rosenberger Preston Henshaw

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sotal Miss White Bride Capt Hagan E. T. Clark Portsmouth First Baptist Church Mr. Solenberger Denan Brooks’ Pharmacy Freemans Bobbie Conrad Miss Jennings Winchester-Clarke Club Mrs. Crum Dispenser Jergen’s Phos Gaunt's Drug Store Yellow Springs By Douglas Nesmith Francis LaFollette Montreal Canada Raymon LaFollette LaFollette Conservation Club Cacapon River Thomas Hershman Wardensville Bernell Smith Cecilio Rela Harrisonbure Harold Whitacre Eugene Cooper Capon School PTA Ois Lupton Norman Walker James Brill Ted Braithwaite Kenneth Braithwaite Lehen Douglas Nesmith Donald Holliday Winchester R. L. LaFollette Ida Miller Fred Nesmith Mayfiels Miller Roberta Lee Lovett Brothers N. Loudoun Textile Mills Lydie Pinkham Robert C. Bradford, Jr Home V. Hack A. H. Boozer Melvin PD. Fawcett Thelma Haldeman Jean Baker Arthur H. Brown, Jr Nacogdoches Houston de Soto de la Salle Ponce de Leon Sam Houston the Commercial & Savings Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Cather’s Elsie-Kay Gouth Braddock Main St. Winchester Ee Maor Timberlake The Salvation Army Indian Alley Purcell Rockstad Shell Aven Anderson E. Boscawen
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