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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1948
Page
8
A candlelight ceremony at the Assembly of God in Hagerstown joined Miss Wanda Lee Dixon and Linwood C. Dusing of Winchester. Attendees from Martinsburg Hayfield Chambersburg York and Baltimore traveled to the church for the 8 p.m. event followed by a reception for about 300. The couple plans to reside in Hagerstown where he works with York Optica.
Historic Garden Week drew more than three times last year's attendance as the three day tour of local estates continued. The Springsbury Red Gate and Rosney houses will open Wednesday and Friday before closing Saturday, with visitors touring Vic hey area sites in this year’s event.
Miss Catherine Whitham daughter of Mrs. James Edward Whitham of Clearwater Fla and the late A Gordon Whit ham of Winchester wed Eugene Woodburn Miller son of Mrs. Edythe Miller of Nashville April 10 at Peace Memorial Presbyterian Church Clearwater The double ring ceremony was officiated by Dr D P McGeachy Jr The bride wore a white satin gown with seed pearl details and a long train The wedding party included Matron of honor Mrs James P Vansant Jr and bridesmaids Miss Dene Miller Miss Tene Miller Miss June Crosby Best man was W B Caldwell Jr and ushers included Wayne A Whitham Allen McMullen Ben Krentzman and Ralph Falzone A reception followed at the bride's book kept by Mrs S Edward Thomas. after a Florida wedding trip the couple will live in Clearwater Winchester guests attended the ceremony.
Hayfield 4 H Club will host Rural Life Sunday at Mt Olive EUB Church at 8 p.m. Rev. Eddie Kyle of Gainesboro Methodist and Rev. L. C. Messick will participate. Club members listed include Villetta Adams, Joyce Adams, Virginia Adams, Alice White, Peggy White, Robert Flanney Jr., Boyd Flanney, Jan Bryan, Cora Bryan, Lynn Wolfe, Ann Wolfe, Patsy Wolfe, Wayne Miller, Ronald Miller, Neil Miller, Virginia Palmer, William Palmer, Joe Palmer, Carlton Ramey Jr., Don ald Ramey, Conley Ramey, Mary Lou Ramey, Margaret Anne Ramey.
Wildlife report notes muskrats are imported to support animal populations in Louisiana heat and Alaska cold. It discusses adaptation needs and regional efforts for suitable habitats.
Quartet with Johny Long's orchestra plus Natali e, Hawaiian singer, and Floyd Sullivan performs at the armory for the Queen's ball tomorrow and Blossom ball Friday at 10 p m. Both dances start at 10 p m and feature the ensemble.
Personal mentions list guests and arrivals for the festival in Winchester. Rev. James B Roe hosts his sister and brother in law James Vernon Abbott from Washington. Ben Dutton to visit from the University of Virginia with college friends Clyde Wendelkyn and Les Thornton. Reba Massie and infant arrive from Pasadena to stay with Dr and Mrs George Snarr. Lt. Lewis Richards visits from Minneapolis with his mother. Lynwood Ritter enters Newton D Baker hospital after marriage to Dorothy Ann Henry. J H Yost Jr of Washington visits. Senator A Willis Robertson attends as festival guest of W Nelson Page. Mrs. Lester Keller returns from Arlington with Miss Mary Elizabeth Allen. Lester D Arnold Jr and daughters Ann Clay and Mary B visit from Blacksburg. George Washington hotel hosts include G Warren French and A L Patterson of New York. Miss Juanita Schmucker arrives from Pittsburgh to stay with Rev and Mrs Roy Schmucker. Miss Anna S Briggs departs Culpeper after visiting.
Miss Martha Roe and Miss Ann Wright of Winchester will be maids in-waiting for the May court at Mary Washington College. Miss Lois Saunier of Richmond is May Queen and maid of honor is Miss Muriel Harmon of Newberry South Carolina, a princess in the Apple Blossom Festival.
The situation occurred twice where a king's two daughters each ascended to the throne. Henry VIII produced daughters Mary I and Elizabeth I who ruled in succession. Likewise, Mary II and Anne, daughters of James II, reigned as queen in turn.
A compact set of crossword clues listing Across and Down entries with numbered hints. Includes definitions for foods, objects, and actions such as festive, absent, burrowing animal, herring like fishes, behold, obligation, portion of a curved line, abounding in ore, exclamation used to frighten, faith, game of chance, beast of burden, craze, batch, edge, goddess of dawn, ash en, indefinite article, hard hat, coffee shop, drench, bird of peace, concludes, river do, great quantity, milk fish, place, affirmative vote, not full, deep boat, awing, shooting star, thick slice, begone, performs, demand, insignia, doctrine, enthusiast about sport, smoky, seize, fissured bark, south Marieen colonist, lazy feller, serf, and yesterday's answer references.
The remains of Pfc. Mervel E. McCormick who died in Normandy will be brought to the B and O station at noon Friday. Services are set for 2 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church with burial in Mt. Hebron. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers from military ranks will attend. interment will follow at the cemetery.
A compact note on common usage and pronunciation errors. It highlights misused phrases appraise pronunciation tips and spelling cues. The piece encourages vocabulary growth with a daily word and defines disparagement as a sample.
Roberta Lee answers etiquette questions on table manners wedding gift notes and polite street interactions. The guidance covers mouthful size, how a bride should sign acknowledgments, and polite responses if a man greets a woman unfamiliar to her.
An old explanation ties the term to Maria Lee a Boston boardinghouse keeper who aided authorities in quieting troublemakers. Her repeated help led to the call to “send for Black Maria” meaning haul the disorderly to the station.
Pair of easy sew patterns described with sizes 12 to 20 and waist ranges 24 to 52 inches. Details include yardage 2 1 8 yards to 2 1 2 yards, 54 and 39 inch widths, price 25 cents per pattern and 50 cents for both. Offers complete illustrated instructions and a Summer Pattern Book with 126 illustrations plus a sun tan halter pattern for 15 cents more.
In Alaska the muskrat is the most abundant fur bearer and officials state permits are no longer required to travel the Alaska Highway next summer. The highway will be open full length and official road maps are in preparation.
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