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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1945

Page

6

Sheridan Luttrells celebrate fiftieth wedding anniversary near Albin

Mr and Mrs Sheridan Luttrell celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary at their home near Albin on Wednesday October 24 with four children eleven grandchildren and four great grandchildren present except for one grandson serving in the U S Navy. The couple wed at Howard's Chapel Church and their home was decorated with autumn leaves chrysanthemums and plants. A two o'clock dinner featured a large wedding cake and guests included many relatives and friends.

Sheridan Luttrell Albin Washington D.C Norman Luttrell Fairfax U S. Navy Pacific Ritter Tripplett Richard Cooper Winchester Loring Ritter Kernstown Theodore Triplett Markham June Bernice Isaac Donald Ramona Alice Walden Kemper Patricia Shirley Remington Ernest Rider Carolyn Brenda Alexandria Thurman Luttrell James Washington, D. C Alfred Baker Welltown John Lewis Cedar Grove Inez Uit

C U Marple’s Return to Winchester After 44 Years

C U Marple of Spokane Washington returns to Winchester with two granddaughters and Howard Light of Montana to visit his niece Mrs O D Braithwaite on Fairmont Avenue. The retired farmer left Winchester in 1893 and has not been back for about 44 years. He plans to spend the winter here.

C. U. Marple Winchester Spokane Washington Howard Light Montana Mave

Beta Sigma Phi Initiates Three At George Washington Hotel

A model meeting for prospective pledges of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority was held at the George Washington Hotel. Guests included Mrs Pat Lohr Peggy Schindel Edna Sibert who will be initiated at York Inn on November 1. Dorothy Brown and Jean Milton were appointed to represent the sorority at Winchester Recreational Association and Women’s Division War Finance Committee meetings. Georgia Blackburn presented Happiness Through Emotion which was enjoyed by all.

Beta Sigma Phi Sorority George Washington Pat Lohr Peggy Schindel Edna Sibert York Inn Dorothy Brown Winchester Recreational Association Jean Milton Women’s Division War Finance Committee Georgia Blackburn

Betty Riley Returns From India With ARC

Miss Betty Riley daughter of Mrs J W Riley of 124 West Piccadilly street arrived last night from Calcutta India where she has served twenty one months as an assistant to the Red Cross craft local notes say she returned with AR C relief workers.

Kern West Linus Walker Ellensburg Washington John A. Kern South Cameron Street Mary Katherine Kern Fairfax Betty Riley Red Cross J. W. Riley West Piccadilly Street Calcutta India Red Cross Craff

Doris Elaine Maloney Weds Pfc Frank Stultz in Baltimore

Mrs. John Maloney of Baltimore announces the marriage of their daughter Doris Elaine to Pvt Frank E. Stultz son of Mr and Mrs E W Stultz of 916 Woodland Avenue. The ceremony occurred in Baltimore on Wednesday October 10. Pvt Stultz, formerly employed at Coca Cola Bottling Works, is now stationed at Fort Meade Maryland.

Amarillo Texas Anderson-Krill M. F. Powell Hagerstown Dorothy Powell Krill Russell O. Anderson T. T. Anderson Gore Robert Weir Cpl Frederick Klein Pvt Anderson Fairchild Aircraft Corporation Amarillo Army Air Field Pantex Village John Maloney Baltimore Doris Elaine Pfc Frank E. Stultz E. W. Stultz Woodland Stultz Coca-Cola Orvice Sort

Cadet Snarr Tops Academic List at AMA

Cadet George G. Snarr Jr., son of Dr and Mrs G G Snarr of 419 South Stewart, made a general average of 90.3 and ranked twenty second among 407 students at Augusta Military Academy Fort Defiance Va. School officials announced the senior’s high academic standing.

George G. Snarr, Jr G. G. Snarr South Stewart Street Augusta Military Academy Fort Defiance Snarr

Pyt and Mrs Heishman Welcome Son Ronald Barry

Pyt and Mrs Harry Heishman are congratulated on the birth of their son Ronald Barry born Sunday October 2 at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Mrs Heishman, formerly Miss Ed ether Pitcock of Opequon, resides with the family as Pyt is stationed at Fort Knox Kentucky.

Pyt Heishman Harry Heishman Ronald Barry Winchester Memorial Hospital Edether Pitcock Opequon Pyt Heishman Fort Knox

Halloween Party Cancelled At Market Street Church

The Halloween Party for the Francis Asbury Sub District scheduled for Monday October 29 at Market Street Methodist Church has been cancelled. Also noted are birth congratulations for Mr. and Mrs Dallas L Kilber of Boyce on daughter Dallas Eyvan born October 26 at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Mrs Kilber was Eva Pope of Berryville.

Francis Asbury Market Street Methodist Church Boyce Dallas L. Kilber Dallas Eyvan Winchester Memorial Hospital

Commander Good Visits Mother This Weekend

Commander George W. Good is spending the weekend with his mother, Mrs. I. N. Good, at 135 North Braddock Street.

Comdr. Good George W. Good I. N. Good Braddock Street

Social Roundup From Berryville and Nearby Visits

Berryville residents and visitors are noted in a busy parade of travelers and guests. Mrs. Joel D. Griffing and Master Joel Griffing Jr. returned from Richmond with Col. Griffing as guest speaker at Winchester Rotary. Other items include Mrs. Imogene Crockett attending a TB meeting in Washington, D. C., and Lt. Maurice Longerbeam's Washington visit with Mrs Longerbeam before returning to Berryville.

Century Club R. T. Barton Grant Pollock Berryville Joel D. Griffing Joel Griffing, Jr Richmond Colonel Griffing Winchester Imogene Crockett Clarke County Tuberculosis Association Washington, D. C Metropolitan T. B. Association Morton C. Mumma, Jr Mumma Ralph N. Dorsey Maurice Longerbeam Pacific

United Nations Bazaar Set by Clarke County Woman's Club

Berryville hosts a United Nations Bazaar on November 8 from 3 to 9 pm at the Community Building. The event features country booths with chairmen and costumes, free admission, and Christmas gift items. Tea and cake will be available for a small fee.

United Nations Woman’s Club Clarke County Berryville William Sparrow Rose MacDonald Miss MacDonald Joel Griffing Ralph N. Dorsey France James Charles Enders

Christ Episcopal Church Sunday Services and Sermon Topic

Rector Rev R B Nelson leads Holy Communion at 8 a m Sunday School at 9 45 a m and Morning Prayer with sermon on Holiness to the Lord at 11 a m A weekly prayer asks for continued protection and devotion to good works for the church and its members.

Christ Episcopal Church R. B. Nelson Jesus Christ

Captain Largent Receives Bronze Star for Meritorious Service

Captain Ricald T. Largent commanding officer of the 3rd Engineers 78th Lightning Division receives the Bronze Star Medal for Meritorious service. He earned three battle stars for Ardennes Rhineland and Central European campaigns while resident in Winchester at 315 South Stewart Street. His citation notes effective command and dedication to troop welfare.

Ricald T. Largent 78Th Lightning Division Ardennes Rhineland Central European Largent Winchester South Stewart St Virginia

Potomac Edison Advances 66 000 Volt Line And Williamsport Plant

Potomac Edison begins 66 000 volt transmission line from Millville West Virginia to Double Tollgate to boost southern Virginia supply. A mechanical pole hole digger is in use and completion is expected in 1946. Directors also report orders placed for a 30 000 Kw Williamsport generating unit costing about four million dollars with early next year construction. The company reports 2752 new electric customers in the first nine months of 1945 as rural expansion continues.

Potomac- Edison Millville W. Va Virginia The Potomac Edison Company Williamsport Potomac Edison Frederick County

Boyce High Upsets Berryville in Valley League Thriller

In a pivotal Valley Athletic League upset Boyce High defeated Berryville 26 to 24 to create a three way tie for first. Stonewall crushed Stephens City 48 to 12 as Driver set a league scoring mark with six touchdowns. Hedgesville beat Strasburg 26 to 18 to claim fourth place.

Valley Athletic League Boyce High School Berryville Driver Bailey Stephens City Stonewall Hedgesville Strasburg Boyce Bobcats Bodenschatz Weir White Levi Casey Estep Tanner Berryvville Tavenner Lloyd Bobcat Bodenscatz Rebels Gastleman Stickles Kackley Rickard Strasburg Golden Ramblers Miller Coffman

Corner on Sports: Park plans uniforms. Front Royal post-season shifts

Park Association president Ryland Coner says the group may buy new uniforms and repair the Park fence this off season. Front Royal lost the baseball title to Winchester as plans loom for 1946 Vis cose eleven with veterans retiring and Bradford Michael of Winchester retiring from Front Royal.

Ryland Coner The Park Association Conner Front Royal Winchester Bradford Michael Mike Lefty Russell Pott

Reappearing hunting shells prompt questions on shortages

Washington reports shot shell supply rebounds as major manufacturers cite lead and labor limits. Rep. Robertson reveals widespread hunter complaints of limited access this season while firms deny rumors of price boosts, sales delays, or work curtailment.

Washington Robertson D-Va Joint Committee On Wildlife Conservation OPA Olin Industries, Inc Western Cartridge Company Winchester Repeating Arms Company Remington Arms Company

Firestone Workers Seek Company-Wide Strike Vote

CIO United Rubber Workers petitions filed at the NLRB for a company wide strike ballot covering Firestone Tire plants in Arkon Los Angeles and Memphis. Key issues include wage adjustments for a six hour day seniority rules skill levels and retroactive pay.

Firestone Tire and Rubber Company Cio-United Rubber Workers I. H. Watson Firestone Arkon URW Los Angeles Memphis NLRB Washington Watson Cnse UAW

Daily Crossword Across and Down Clues

A compact list of crossword clues spanning across and down entries with definitions such as Dagger handle, Measure of land, Storm, Beneath other labeled hints and wordplay prompts across twelve rows and multiple columns, includes foreign language and abbreviations.

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