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On Saturday, Aug. 26 a baby shower was held at the Washington Fire Hall for Mrs. Shannon East.
It was hosted by her mother, Mrs. Betty Walter, her sister, Amanda Walter, her aunt, Mrs. Peggy Atkins and cousin, Mrs. Michelle Atkins-Jenkins.
Shannon received many nice gifts from her family and friends. She and her husband Scott are expecting their first child in late September.
Mrs. Bernice Lee Woodward has returned to her home on Fodderstack Road after having major surgery at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester. We wish her a nice recovery.
Happy belated birthday wishes to Mrs. Linnie Cummings in Chesapeake on Wednesday, Sept. 6; to Mrs. Tansy Frazier on Thursday, Sept. 7; to Mrs. Emma Sue Amos on Saturday, Sept. 9 and to Rayner Snead on Monday, Sept. 11.
Mr. and Mrs. Phil Butler of Falls Church were Labor Day weekend guests of his mother, Mrs. Alice Butler.
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Keyser of Sperryville were Labor Day visitors of his mother, Mrs. Addie Keyser.
Happy birthday to Mrs. Barbara Slack in Baltimore, Md. who has her day on Wednesday, Sept. 13.
The youth group of the Washington Baptist Church will meet Sunday evening Sept. 17 at 6 p.m.
Best wishes to Jack and Ruth Preston who have a wedding anniversary on Tuesday, Sept. 19.
Sarah Brown and daughter Bobbie Jolene entertained with a cookout on Sunday evening.
Guests were Mrs. Kim Vest of Flint Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Beatty and son Robbie
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