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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1947

Page

8

Anniversary Dinner Honors Wakeman Couple in Middletown

Mr. and Mrs. P H Wakeman of Middletown and Mrs. Wakeman of Toms Brook celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with a dinner hosted by Mrs. Ainsworth Sperry. Guests included Frank Funkhouser and son John Paul, Hugh Wakeman and daughters Louise and Ann, Charles Wilberger, Omer Wakeman, Boyd Stickley and Ralph, Zula Will and Paul, Ainsworth Sperry, John Micheal Shifflette, Clyon Shiley, and Ralph Wakeman Jr.

Wakeman Brate P.H. Wakema Middletown Ainsworth Sperry Frank Funkhouser John Paul Hugh Wakeman Louise Ann Toms Brook Charles Wilberger Grottoes Omer Wakeman Fisher’s Hill Boyd Stickley Ralph Zula Will Paul

Wilson Combs Family Return From Eastern Shore Visit

Mr and Mrs Wilson Combs and daughter Barbara return to their Park Street home after several days on the Eastern Shore as guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Bell at Onancock.

Wilson Combs Barbara Frank Bell Onancock Merton Browne Muriel Browne Toolgate House

Legion Auxiliary Installs Officers At Monthly Meeting

The Conrad-Hoover Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary installed new officers led by President Mrs. Ralph G. Pollard and Secretary Mrs. Miller Fletcher after a monthly meeting. Mary Virginia Steele reported on Girls State study, and delegates shared Richmond convention awards. The group set a new meeting night and noted hospital and vacation news Rear.

Conrad-Hoover American Legion Auxiliary R. E. Griffith Robert Y. Conrad Ralph G. Pollard Philip Foote John F., Hoover Louise Castleman P. G. Ireland W. A. Baker Ralph Hengeveld Pollard Miller Fletcher Mary Virginia Steele Middletown Radford College Department Richmond Fletcher Castleman Pangle

Misses Baer Lutrell and Wolford at Poland Spring House

Misses Vivian Baer and Naomi Lutrell of Winchester with Blanche Wolford of August, West Virginia, are spending several weeks at Poland Spring House in Maine.

Vivian Baer Naomi Lutrell Winchester Blanche Wolford August W. Va Poland Spring House Maine

Births And Local Notices From Winchester Area

Sheriff and Mrs. De Haven announce the birth of a son at Winchester Memorial Hospital weighing six pounds. The baby is unnamed. The DeHavens’ other children include a son and a daughter. Mother Virginia Bayliss is from Chambersville. Richard Sutton and Rosemary Moneymaker announce the birth of a son, Richard Arlan, born Sept 4 at Blacksburg. Mrs Sutton is the former Rosemary Moneymaker of Clifton Forge. father is a senior at VPI. Patsy Boyer hosts Sunday School class at Brad dock Street Methodist, with a weiner roast at 127 Euclid Ave. Jubilee Church Ladies Aid meets 2 pm at Mrs Ora Foltz’s home. Winchester BPW Club holds September meeting at First Presbyterian Church hall with 6:30 dinner and business session. guests by phone invitation. Mr and Mrs Emmet L Henry and grandson Bobby Henry return from Niagara Falls and New York. Visitors at Mr and Mrs D B Haines include Lillie Williams of Frederick MD, Evie Ayton of Gaithersburg, Douglas Haines and Jayanne, John Hetzel of Charlottesville, Mrs A C Lovet, Mrs B M McDonald and sons Maurice and Gary, Maurice Kefauver and Marca, and Ann Muse of Capon Bridge.

Robert DeHaven Winchester Memorial Hospital DeHavens Virginia Bayliss Chambersville Richard *. Sutton Baicksburg Richard Arlan Sutton Rosemary Clifton Forge VPI L. F. Sutton East St. Winchester Patsy Boyer Braddock St. Methodist Church Euclid Ave Ard Janice Haines Phyliss Pitcock Patsy Wheeler Peggy Ann Long Patsy Ebert Martha Smith Bessie Lou Haymaker Bessie Brandenburg D. B. Haines Lillie Williams Frederick, Md Evie Ayton Gaithersburg Douglas Haines Jayanne Winchester John Hetzel Charlottesville A. C. Lovet B. M. McDonald Maurice and Gary Maurice Kefauver Marca Ann Muse Capon Bridge

L N Schaffenaker Capon Bridge Area Farmer Dies at 76

Luther N. Schaffenaker aged 76 of near Capon Bridge died at 5 30 a m today. He was a lifelong farmer and is survived by his widow Rosie Shanholtz Schaffenaker an adopted daughter Mrs Winfred Mooreland and two brothers Edward of Canton PA and John of Yellow Spring WV. Funeral services will be Friday with friends meeting 2 30 p m at the home and services at Fairview Lutheran Church conducted by Rev W P Goode and Rev C H Anderson. The body will lie at Giffin funeral home in Capon Bridge until Thursday.

Luther N. Schaffenaker Capon Bridge William and Catherine Schaffenaker Rosie Shanholtz Schaffenaker Winfred Mooreland Edward Canton John Schaffenaker Yellow Springs W. Va Fairview Lutheran Church W. P. Goode C. H. Anderson Giffin Funeral Home Gapon Bridge

Softball Game Between Royal Crown and Warren Clothiers Postponed

The softball game between Royal Crown and Warren Clothiers, scheduled for last night, has been postponed to 5 30 p m tomorrow due to Front Royal league commitments. The notice appears in a local sports brief.

Royal Crown Warren Clothiers

Berryville Socials across towns and week end visits

Berryville notes list residents and guests visiting relatives in nearby towns and cities. Names include Patie Luke Richard Luke Gilbert Longerbeam Irvin Carroll Roberta Winter Emily Powers Ralph Ware Muriel Browne Callie Anna Edith Foley Rae Fletcher Virginia Page Katharine Page and many others. Social visits occur in Afton Kingsport Atlanta Richmond and Ocean City with previews of showers and club meetings.

Zydelis to Manage Lovett's Store in Winchester

Frank B. Zydelis named manager of Lovett's Winchester shoe store at 165 N Louisoun St. with sixteen years of shoe experience. He previously worked at Montgomery Ward 1937 to 1942 then as assistant manager for Chambersburg Alexandria and Salisbury branches and more recently as zone superintendent for Butler Bros. Md Pa Va region. He is son in law of Carl Ritter and lives at 111 N Washington St with his wife and four year old son.

Harry L. Lovet Winchester Staunton Frank B. Zydelis N. Lousoun St Zydelis Montgomery Ward Chambersburg Alexandria Salisburg Butler Bros Md.-Pa.-Va Carl Ritter Washington St

Jubilee Gospel Singers Return to Zion Baptist Church

The Jubilee Gospel Singers of Baltimore will present musical programs at Zion Baptist Church in Boyce at 3 and 8 p.m. Sunday. Their visit yields a community concert with two showings and regional gospel performances from Baltimore artists.

Zion Baptist Church Boyce Jubilee Gospel Singers of Baltimore

Boyce Methodist to Offer Film “When Tomorrow Comes”

The film When Tomorrow Comes will be shown at 8 p m Sunday at Boyce Methodist Church. The event is sponsored by the WCTU and a free will offering will be received, announced by Mrs Hugh Copenhaver.

Boyce Methodist Church WCTU Hugh Copenhaver

Meteor Shower Smashes Through Earth Atmosphere

More than 20 million meteors streak through the earth's atmosphere in a dazzling display described as a heavy meteor shower with bright trails across night skies. Scientists note the event as a rare atmospheric phenomenon with persistent fireball activity.

Car Owner Driver Fined in Intersection Crash

John D. Traveler of 116 E. Clifford St. and Charles Harris of 15 W. Clifford were fined after a crash at Braddock and Clifford. Traveler operated a Harris car that ran a stop sign and damaged a Pittsburgh man's 1947 Chrysler. both were found guilty of reckless driving and unlicensed operation, with costs totaling 26.50 and 10 plus costs respectively. No injuries were reported. Officers Lowery and Milburn investigated.

John D. Traveler E. Clifford St Charles Harris Lowery and Milburn

Unlicensed Driver Jailed for 30 Days

Lewis Milton Fletcher of Winchester received a 30 day jail sentence and a $100 fine after a second offense within a month for driving on a revoked license. Judge John Rice presided in Police court.

Lewis Milton Fletcher Winchester John Rice

Sentenced to Jail on Charge of Theft

Dasher Hepner of 438 N Lou doun St was found guilty of petit larceny and jailed for 90 days by Police Justice John Rice. Testimony showed Hepner stole a $16.10 money bag from Diamond Cab Co.

Dasher Hepner N. Loudoun St John Rice Hepner Diamond Cab, Co

Sent Back to Jail for Six Months on Violation

Mike Lillis Jr. and 12 W. CorkSr. were sent to jail to serve a six month sentence suspended last March. The court revoked the suspension after Lillis was found guilty of being drunk and disorderly and resisting arrest. He was fined and charged costs totaling 19.25 dollars.

Mike Lillis, Jr W. Cork Sr Lillis

Police Court Disposes Of Numerous Local Drunk And Disorderly Cases

Judge John Rice sentences Brook Hawks Timothy Messick Paul Fisher Donald Cooper Lona Cain William Owens John Lichliter Robert Clevenger L E Whitacre Garland Headley Hilda Bayliss Alfred Dokes Robert Lee Robert Charles Taylor and Howard Miller for offenses including drunk and disorderly assault and battery speeding reckless driving and unlicensed animal care with fines ranging from 7.25 to 100 and sentences up to 30 days with one 30 day term suspended.

John Rice Brook Hawks S. Kent Timothy C. Messick Woodstock Lane Paul E. Fisher N. Loudoun St Donald H. Cooper Arlington Lona Cain Grimes William Clayton Owens S. Braddock St John H. Lichliter Mar Robert Clevenger L. E. Whitacre Loudoun Garland Marshall Headley Stephens City Hilda Bayliss Opequon Alfred Dokes Clearbrook Robert Lee Robert E. Kern Sr Charles W. Taylor Highland Ave Howard C. Miller Needmore W. Va

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Peters’ Studio Fritzie Gay Conley William Lewis Carper Stanley Carper Eleanor Meade Conley White Post Episcopal Church Olney Huntsberrys Martinique Janeteen Legion Auxiliary Delbert B. Combs N. Kent ,&T Charleston White Sulphur Springs Brooks’ Pharmacy Scotts N. Loudoun Blacksburg Jubilee Church Aid Society Ladies Aid of the Jubilee Church Front Royal Rd Ora Foltz Greenwall Ave Winchester Business and Professional Women’s Club First Pass Church Emmet L. Henry Bobby Henry Niagara Falls L. N. Schaffenaker Capon Bridge Area C.W.S. A Virginia Earl of Southampton Parker Handley School Grunt’s Drug Store Berryville Socials Berryville Patie Luke Wm. C.luke Afton Richard Luke Chicago Gilbert Longerbeam Jon Edward Serrin Shirley Bethesda Maurice Longerbeam Dianne Front Royal Irvin Carroll Washington Mrs Will Carroll John Dawson Winter Roberta Winter Atlanta Winter Emily Powers Kingsport Tenn Chas. P. Wright Agnes Scott Heighs J. E. Keller Robert Beverly Mineral Louisa County Ralph M. Ware Ralph M. Ware, Jr Susan Berry Bobb Hall Alfred M. Kerfoot Trevellyn Ocean City Ona Browne Johnnie Josephine Drury Neville Hall Derflinger Ethel Mae Herefore Eleanor Dorsey Ethel H. Herefore Callie Anna Edith Foley Wm. Bowerman Eleanor Jones Jack Bell Rae Fletcher Chas. Rutherford James Monroe Derflinger James Owens Pam Murphy Nell Osborne Carter Earl Hill Virginia Carson Owens Tuck Jones Nancy Davis Don Bowman Donnie Clarke County Hawthorne Building Ronald Wilson Virginia Page S. Church St Page Katharine Page McAtee R. K. McDonald Ruthie Leona Krouse Elizabeth Krouse Mrs. Morrow New Philadelphia Ohio Mr. Morrow Arrid The Institute of Sess Lovett’s W. Boscawen Commercial and Savings Bank the Commercial & Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Culligan Service Bugs Corrigan N. Loudoun Si the Arcadia Front Royal Road Cremo Margarine Ib the Food Center B. Smalts & Son National Avenue Mastercraft Cather & Moling Timberlake Lovett N. Loudoun St. Winchester Oop Sealtss PT Ckngs TeVeenave Sealtest
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