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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1948

Page

8

Society Note Highlights Engagement and Weddings in Washington

Mrs. Robert Glass hosts a miscellaneous show honoring Miss Winifred Largent on 404 W Clifford Street with guests from local families. Wilbur Cooper Oates wed Madaline L Pinga in National Presbyterian Church Washington. attendees from the area listed. Also mentions visitors John Tierney of Buffalo and others returning home, trips west by Mrs Hutchinson and Mrs Thomas, family moves, a local student Jimmy McCoy at the University of Virginia, and Mrs Yeakley’s medical improvement.

Robert Glass W. Clifford Sr Winifred Larmt L. Largent Sr National City Christian Church Washington Richard Kie W. Venable Stephens City F. L. Jr C. R. Anderson Madaline L. Pinga Providence R. I Wilbur Cooper Oates C. S. Oates National Presbyterian Church Washingon William Mackey Aubrey Madigan John R. McKown Audrey Lou Oates Dorothy Elaine Oates Strother Sherman Wilmer Burkhart L. C. Cooper Bea Lovett Edward Gale New York Jack Stern Morgan Street Stern J. L Bloom Winchester Jack Zimmerman Leesburg

Evelyn Peyton Bride Ties to Cecil Bayliss in Hagerstown

Mrs. Robert Peyton of this city announces the marriage of her daughter Evelyn to Cecil Bayliss son of Mr and Mrs Elbert Bayliss in Trinity Lutheran parsonage Hagerstown on Aug 21 Rev Wilson P Aid presiding The bride wore a white crepe dress with red rose corsage Miss Elsie Jenkins attended in navy blue pin striped dress Best man was M Garland Bayliss. The couple resides on Charles St. Also Mr and Mrs P W Plumly Mrs Carroll Willis and Mrs Pauline James sail for Toronto to attend a lumber industry convention in Jamestown Buffalo Niagara Falls and other Canadian cities.

Robert Peyton Evelyn Cecil Bayliss Elbert Bayliss Trinity Lutheran Parsonage Hagerstown Wilson P. Aid Elsie Jenkins Bayliss Toronto P. W. Plumly Carroll Willis Pauline James Pittsburgh Jamestown Buffalo Niagara Falls N. Y

Beauty Special Incomparable Data Cleansing Ad

Incomparable data cleansing or cold cream offered at Brook's Pharmacy Rexall Drug Store for a limited time. Regular price two dollars reduced to one dollar. Phone 6461 for details and purchase.

Brook’s Pharmacy Rexall Drug Store

Calendar of Events Evening Star Schedule

The notice lists social and club events for September from Monday to Wednesday. Events include Madison Lodge at IOOF hall, Municipal Band at Rouss hall, Lions and Exchange club luncheons, Moose gathering, Rebekah Lodge, Kiwanis and Elks meetings with times mostly 12:15 and 8 p.m. in local venues.

Madison Lodge Ioof Hall Municipal Band Rouss Hall Lions Club Sara Zane Exchange Club George Washington Hotel Moose Rebekah Lodge Kiwanis Sarah Zane Elks

James H Kremer Marries Miss Neil in Hagerstown

Miss Sallie Mae Neil daughter of Mr and Mrs L H Neil of Head Waters Virginia became the bride of James H Kremer of Winchester September 18 at St Pauls Methodist parsonage in Hagerstown with Rev Norman Trott officiating The bride wore a gray suit with black accessories and an orchid corsage. The couple formed from McDowell high school and Winchester Business college. the groom works at Warner Bros theatre.

Sallie Mae Neil L. H. Neil Head Waters James H. Kremer Winchester St. Paul’s Methodist Parsonage Hagerstown Norman Trott Kremer McDowell High School Winchester Business College Warner Bros. Theatre

Home Agent's Weekly Schedule for 4-H Fair Events

The schedule lists 4-H related activities from Monday to Saturday in Charlottesville and Livestock Exchange. Highlights include a Monday 7 30 p m dance show, fair planning for Sept 30 to Oct 1, exhibit bring in times, judging at 1 p m, and Friday girls judging and demonstration contests.

Comrade Bible Class Concludes Church Year at Braddock Street

The last monthly meeting of the Comrade Bible class will be in the women's assembly room of Braddock Street Methodist Church at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Members of group 12 with Mrs. Linden Singhass as leader will be hostesses.

Women’s Assembly Room Braddock St. Methodist Church Linden Singhass

Births Recorded for Several Families in September

Birth notices list newborn girls for Randolph Ritter of 111 N Washington St with former Miss Aletta Rudolph, Joseph Shambaugh of Angers Store W Va with former Miss Mildred Michael, Sherman Patrick Jr of Nain Va with former Miss Louise Virginia Boyce, Dan Fitzwater with former Miss Susie Pitcock, and Harry Ratchford of Stephens City with former Miss Elsie Hartley.

Randolph Ritter N. Washington St Ritter Aletta Rudolph Joseph Shambaugh Angers Store W. Va Shambaugh Mildred Michael Sherman Patrick Jr Nain Patrick Louise Virginia Boyce Dan Fitzwater Susie Pitcock Harry Ratchford Stephens City Ratchford Elsie Hartley

Presbyterians Plan Rally Day Service

Winchester Presbyterian church will observe Rally Day in the Sunday school assembly room at 10 a.m. on Sunday. The program includes a prelude, scripture reading, talks on community and home responsibility, and junior deacons led by Phillip Sprenkle. Ushers from the Frank T. McFaden Bible class include C. W. Atkins and others.

Winchester Presbyterian Church Jay H. Lowden Jane Sowers Russell A. Joyce C. Irvine Cather Graham Rosenberger Sue Sowers Ronalds. Wilson Stewart Bell Jr Phillip Sprenkle Frank T. McFaden C. W. Atkins Harry Ridgeway I. Fred Stine Earl Luttrell Guy Stanley Alson Hott Jack Calkin Henry Bush Ryland Conner

Needlework booklet advertised by The Winchester Evening Star

An advertisement offers a 32 page booklet NEEDLEWORK with crochet knit and embroidery instructions. Priced at 15 cents postpaid, readers are urged to mail in a coupon with name address and payment to the Information Bureau in Washington DC. The note also mentions daily campus mail and a homey tone from The Evening Star.

Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau Eye St N. E Washington, D. C

Social Notes From Berryville Social Set

Berryville society roundups list attendees at Zone 8 clearing house bank meeting in Luray including Ralph M. Ware and Hugh N. Ritter. Other items note Miss Ann Price enrolling at Cathedral academy in Washington and visits by Mrs Powell Cobb Jr Clara Barthel and Miss Pype Stole.

Clearing House Bank Luray Messrs Ralph M. Ware Hugh N. Ritter Norman B. Scott A. B. Hummer A. C. Buckley J. D. Thoma Joseph E. Keller Arthur Edmunds A. Garland Williams J. G. Burch C. H. Iden Ann Price Cathedral Academy Washington Clifton Price, Jr Mrs. Powell Cobb Jr Miss Pype Stole Clara Barthel

Market St Names Church Officers

Market Street names new officers to be installed at 11 am Sunday at Market Street Methodist Church. Trustees include A. C. Halvosa president and a long list of officers across stewards and other roles. Also notes church recreation directors and Golden Cross secretary along with church school leadership.

Market St. Methodist Church A. C. Halvosa Roy L. Bageant Trevillis Clark Claude M. Grim Wilbur R. Johnston C. Arthur Robinson H. Delmer Robinson John I. Sleat Harry H. Willis E. W. Argenbright John I. Sloat Paul M. Chamberlin W. R. Johnston John A. Kern Mervel W. Adams J. Scott Atkinson C. F. Babb Robert B. Dale Henrietta Fuller O. Hollar Carl S. Horner Lawrence T. Fauver Harold G. March A. D. Mason Beatrice Brake A. Harold Rowe Bob Kellas

Lesson In English by W L Gorden

Daily vocabulary note and word study. Today's entry defines deterrent as a noun meaning that which prevents action by fear of consequences. The note gives example The news acted as a deterrent and urges mastering one word a day to increase vocabulary.

Pettet

Meaning and Pronunciation of Demi-tasse and Etiquette

The column defines demi-tasse as a small cup for black coffee and gives the pronunciation de mi tas se with emphasis on the first syllable. It also advises that the man should fill a glass for the girl first when a punch bowl is present. It notes wearing a hat with an informal frock for dancing at night is optional.

Winter dress pattern 4607 for Jr. Miss sizes

Knocking out a new winter suit with petaled jacket and willow waistline features a skirt with a gentle flare and pleats. Pattern 4607 available in Jr. Miss sizes 11 through 17, with yardage for jacket and skirt and illustrated fit instructions. Send 25 cents to Winchester Star Pattern Dept New York and add 15 cents for Anne Adams Fall and Winter Pattern Book.

Patern Winchester Star Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N. Y Anne Adams Fashion Unlimited

Local notes from Reliance and nearby towns

Rev and Mrs L P Tederick left for Staunton for the EUB conference. Mrs H E Grover hosted the HDC meeting. Mr L G Weirick is recovering from a fall. Ruth Smith of Washington PA visits her brother Ray Weirich. W L Green of Strasburg visits family. Dan Bennington and Linny Legg along with Jimmy stay with Tilden Stickley. Cobourn of Hyattsville visited Ira Gruver and family.

Reliance L. P. Tederick Staunton H. E. Grover HDC L. G. Weirick Ruth Smith Washington, Pa Ray Weirich W. L. Green Strasburg Dan Bennington Linny Legg Jimmy Washington Tilden Stickley Cobourn Hyattsville Ira Gruver

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Winifred Largent Wilbur Oates Madeline Pinga Mr. John Tierney John Tierney Buffalo, N. Y Mrs. W. S. Maskell Sr Valley Ave William Pulley William H. Pully Salisbury, Md George Pulley Greystone Terrace Mr. and Mrs. Allen Howard E. Armel Carson Spillman West R. L. Hutchinson C. F. Thomas California Nevada Utah Colorado Fresno Albert Hamel Richard Millwood Pike Robert Richard Fairmont Ave Jimmy McCoy University of Va Mary Baker Charlottesville George Yeakley Welltown Winchester Hospital Evelyn Peyton Bride Hill & Dales Wwa Oes Speide Paul Sim Edward Capper the Evening Star Miss Neil Mrs. C. W. Richard Boston Jacqueline Eagle George E. Eagle Robert Eagle Berryville Pike Farmville State Teachers College Miss Eagle Blacksburg VPI J. W. Riley W. Piccadilly St Inlaw Bob Riley Bob Jr Harrisonburg Harry Stimpson Jr Timmy Joseph Massie Hot Springs Ark John Jennings Joseph Massie Jr Miss Ewing Haldeman Haldeman's Creamery Home Agent's Office Club Presbyterians State Washington, D.C Evening Star Piccadilly Hone Berryville J. D. Mock Lewisburg Penna Mock Theresa Wynkoop Clarke County Margaretta Whiting Hannah More Academy Reistertown, Md Bryan Spielman St. James, Md Ellis F. Jackson Delia Clark Mrs Ed. Shuck Funkstown, Md Elsie Kyle Foley Navy Clinton K. Foley G. Kenneth Levi Levi Harper Dean Nell Osburn Carter Jane Carter Great Falls Roy Shiflett Charles Town William Willingham Jr J. P. Williams Jr M. C. Browne Tollgate Gertrude Kennan Hyelyn Fagen Los Angeles Market St. Names Church Officers W.F.W. A W. L. Gorden By Roberta Lee Hone Dams Tulane Lovett Bros N. Loudoun St Russell Stickley E. E. Baker the Commercial & Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Schwinn B. F. Goodrich Loudoun St Blankets & Comforts Blendwood Fieldcrest Cather’s Armory Timberlake Missy Margaret Obrien L Timberlake Winchester Furniture CO Main ST Henry T. Goode Rouss Ave Colonie Menor William & Mery Sterling W. Boscawen St
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