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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1950
Page
8
Brief listing notes displays of Easter greeting cards and related items from Norris Candies, Cara Nome Toiletries, Symphony, and RROCES Pharmacy with contact details. Local retailers feature seasonal gifts and candy assortments for customers.
April events include McKinnley Chapter Eastern Star at City Hall 8 p.m. Madison Lodge and Municipal Band at Rouss 8 p.m. Winchester Camera Club at Salvation Army Hall. April 11 features Lions Club at George Washington Hotel 12 15 p.m. Exchange Club 4 p.m. Century Club with Mrs H K Russell 8 Stewart St Moose Club Rebekah Lodge and Alcoholics Anonymous at Friendship Fire Hall all at 8 p.m.
Mr Lawrence entertained at an open house last night for members of the younger set.
The Mixed Doubles Bowling League of Winchester held a banquet at Kennilworth Inn on Wednesday. Pearl Lake presided as toastmistress, Betty Ryan presented trophies, with Miss Pearl Lake and Mr. Charles Ebert winning year’s championship. Second place went to Virginia Vance and Brisco Ginn. Attendees included Marie Smith, Pearl Lake, Marie Cline, Phyllis Litman, Betty Ryan, Martha Kiracofe, Virginia Vance, Mabel Heatwole, Charles Ebert, Kenneth Lake, Brisco Ginn, Charles Renner, Jack Larrick, Russell Laffiette and Edwin Clevenger.
Mrs Ray Grim of 8 Braddock Street visits Mr and Mrs John Zeigler in Falls Church. The Old Fredericktown Garden Club meets at 3 o clock Wednesday with Mrs George Snarr and S Stewart Sr as hostesses. Members plan to bring jigsaw puzzles or playing cards for the boys at Newton D Baker Hospital.
Students from Andover Newton Theological Seminary in Boston are visiting at the home of Dr and Mrs E T Clark this week. Their guests include John Jensen of Seattle and Mr and Mrs Leonard Kobar of St Paul. Edward Clark Jr is spending the holidays with his parents. Visiting Mother Ely Bradfield of Barnesville Ohio arrived to spend Easter with his mother.
Mrs. Mary D. Molden of 506 W Clifford St and S Sgt Lee Baker of 24 N Braddock St wed in a double ring ceremony at the bride's home with Dr Ronald S Wilson officiating. The couple left for a wedding trip to Alexandria and will reside in the city. Baker is stationed at Washington National Airport.
Miss Betty Rae Baker daughter of Mrs Ralph Baker and the late Mr Baker married Donald Lange son of Mr and Mrs Alvin Lange at 2 PM in the First Baptist Church. Dr E T Clark officiated the double ring ceremony with about 30 guests and a reception at Piccadilly Street.
To Mr and Mrs Douglas Scruggs of 1115 Orchard Ave a girl born to Mrs Scruggs formerly Violet Rudy. To Mr and Mrs Joseph Muia Stephenson a boy born to Mrs Muia is.
A panel of novice models and the author discuss what makes a woman distinctive. They cover grooming, taste in clothes, confidence, manners, voice, intelligence, and genuine warmth for lasting appeal. The piece ends with a sales pitch for line handling tips and instructions to write for more advice.
W L Gordon answers etiquette questions from calling guests for rides to church comfort and hosting duties. He endorses ringing the doorbell, changing seats to avoid drafts, and a guest offering to help with housework when no servants are present.
The distinction arises from different mulberry varieties. The American mulberry is a tall tree, while the French mulberry is a shrub rarely taller than six feet. The song’s “bush” may reflect the shrub form of the mulberry used in older times.
The schedule lists eight 4 H and home demonstration club meetings from April 10 to 15 at various schools and community halls. Meetings include Gore High School Star Tannery High School Miller School and others with times ranging 9 30 a m to 7 30 p m notes. An April 15 office note states clubs will make slip covers with cording and supplies in hand.
St Marys Guild of Christ Episcopal Church will meet at 3 30 p m on April 17 at the home of Mrs John M Steck Jr 312 Fairmont Ave Change in date noted by members.
Promotion of Pfc. Alfredo A. Phoenix to corporal in the United States Army announced by the Ninth Infantry Division. Son of Mr. John H. Phoenix of Winchester, he attended Douglas High School and served as administrative clerk at the Post Golf Club at Fort Dix New Jersey.
Cooking's Fun by Cecily Brownstone offers an Easter dinner menu including consomme with julienne vegetables, roast leg of lamb with mint jelly, pan roasted potatoes, green peas, lettuce hearts, hot rolls, and a broiled peach cake with a peach topping. The cake recipe includes flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, shortening, milk, egg, vanilla, plus topping with peaches, butter, brown sugar, and cream. Makes eight servings.
Canned pears filled with mint jelly offer an attractive accompaniment for broiled lamb chops, enhancing flavor with a sweet and herbal contrast.
Pattern 4745 in Jr. Miss sizes 11 13 15 17 features a sleeveless top with ruffled front and a full circle skirt. Instructions are illustrated and fit tested. Send 25 cents for pattern and 25 cents more for Anne Adams Pattern Book with a free pattern inside.
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