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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1950

Page

10

Miss Grove Engaged to Mr Conaboy

Miss Jane Elizabeth Grove daughter of Mr and Mrs Maynard FE Grove of this city is engaged to Mr John F Conaboy of Avoca Pa The couple plan a late August wedding Both students and professionals connected to Bell Telephone Company with ties to Handley High School Westhampton College University of Scranton and the Second Ranger Battalion in World War II.

Maynard FE. Grove Jane Elizabeth John F. Conaboy Avoca Miss Grove Handley High School Westhampton College Richmond Bell Telephone Company Lancaster Conaboy Michael Conaboy Avoce University of Scranton Second Ranger Bell Telephone Company of Pennsylvania Harrisburg

Slonakers Celebrate 10th Wedding Anniversary Party

Mr and Mrs Howard Slonaker of Sheridan Ave and Lee Sr observed their 10th anniversary with a 6 to 10 pm informal party at the Slonaker home and a picnic supper at their Farm on Opequon Creek. Guests included C W Hyson Baltimore Md Sterling igony Lees Floyd Combs Winchester Bill Hardy Frederick Ru fus Penwell Washington Arnold Jenkins Harpers Ferry Louis Marino Richard Aikens Greensburg and many relatives.

Howard Slonaker Sheridan Ave Lee Sr Slonaker Opequon Creek C. W. Hyson Baltimore Leona Hardy Marie Pyne Martinsburg Cletus Kackley Lemon Stotler Sterling Igony Lees Floyd Combs Winchester Bill Hardy Frederick Rufus Penwell Washington Arnold Jenkins Harpers Ferry W. Va Louis Marino Richard Aikens Greensburg Lewis Staughs Charles Keplinger Herbert Rhee John Hanshew Robert Miller Floyd Everhart, Jr Dick Haugh Herman Raines Vernon Kackley Roy Kackley Donald Funk Stella Kackley Ruby Slonaker Willis Foltz Kenneth Morgan Raymond Sonaker William Hardy Cletus Johnny Alice Kackley Carole

Weekend guests of the Abshires include Baltimore and Washington visitors

Weekend guests of Mr and Mrs 8 8 Abshire at their Route 2 home were Mrs Fred Oleson of Baltimore Md and Mrs Frank Heise of Washington Elections will be held at the August meeting of the Queen Esther Sunday School Class Evangelical United Brethren Church at 7 30 p m tomorrow Mrs Carl Cather to lead devotionals all members urged to attend

Abshire Route Fred Olesen Baltimore, Md Frank Heise Washington Queen Esther Sunda Evangelica United Brethren Church Carl Cather Women’s Society of Christian Service of Gainesboro Ladies Aid Society Mt. Pleasant Eub Church Green Spring

Calendar of events for August with meetings and locations

August events list includes WSCS of Macedonia Church meeting at 105 Woodland Ave hosted by Mr. and Mrs. E Holmes Newcome at 7 45 p m Elks Club gathering and Rotary Club at George Washington Hotel on August 3 at 1 p m.

Wscs of Macedonia E. Holmes Newcome Woodland Ave Elks Club Rotary Club George Washington Hotel

Birthday Observance at Stonewall Jackson Headquarters

Mrs. Maybel V. Aikin entertained on Sunday evening at Stonewall Jackson's Headquarters with a buffet honoring Jay H. Lowden Jr on his birthday. Guests included Marjorie Duncan Jeanne Gay Naomi Hardy Maxine Keckley Laurel Munsing and others.

Maybel V. Aikin Stonewall Jackson Jay H. Lowden, Jr Marjorie Duncan Jeanne Gay Naomi Hardy Maxine Keckley Laurel Munsing Jack Barnhart John Parsons Ronald Willey Douglas B. O'Connell Jay H. Lowden

Smith Keller Engagement Told

Mr and Mrs Wilmer C Smith announce the engagement of their daughter Iris Jo to James R Keller son of Mr and Mrs Carley Keller both of this city. Iris Jo is Handley High School class of 46 graduate and has worked in the Handley High School Superintendents office for four years. James Keller is Handley High School class of 41 graduate and attends the University of Virginia. The wedding is set for August 20 at 3 pm at Braddock Street Methodist Church.

Wilmer C. Smith Iris Jo James R. Keller Carley Keller Miss Smith Handley High School Keller University of Virginia Braddock Street Methodist Church

Births Reported From West Virginia Families

Birth announcements list a baby girl for Llewellyn Combs and Gladys Sisk of Needmore. a girl for James Rus sell and Colleen Pageant. a boy for Edward Mc Kee and Millwood Pike. a boy for Clarence Cather and Viva Pownell. a boy for Lou Dolan of Romney. and a boy for Ernest Walker of Luray.

Llewellyn Combs Needmore W. Va Combs Gladys Sisk James R. Russell Russell Colleen Edward McKee Millwood Pike Clarence E. Cather Cather Viva

Buffet supper recipe and celery cheese spread

Cooking's Fun by Cecily Brownstone presents a buffet supper menu with cucumber and carrot slices celery wedges cold sliced turkey bread and butter fresh fruit compote party cookies and Fran's cheese spread. The queso mix combines liederkranz cheese cream cheese celery salt paprika Worcestershire and onion salt then chilled and served with vegetables. Makes one cup.

Lesson In English by Roberta Lee

Lesson notes on proper forms for Miss Jane and Miss Helen Young and the Misses. It explains mispronunciations of Abattoir and common misspellings of confectionery. Includes synonyms for celebrate and balance and a daily word study focusing on evacuate with example.

Roberta Lee Jane Helen Young

Secrets of Charm by John Robert Powers

Advice on developing graceful carriage and mimicry to project beauty and professionalism. Steps include standing tall, smooth movements from the thigh, relaxed knees, and precise foot placement. Recommends imitating a talented walk, then adding personal flair, with a focus on making a strong impression for business success.

Ers Miegel Lival National Michigan City Indiana

Etiquette Q and A with W L Gordon on respect and announce

A Q and A discussing proper terms for addressing a wife, such as Mrs Smith or my wife, and the etiquette of announcing a marriage to distant friends by mail. It also lists a few dishes best eaten with a spoon including soup soft boiled eggs grapefruit soft desserts custards and puddings.

Mary

Charles L. Glenn Taken by Death at 55

Charles L. Glenn 55 of 528 Highland Avenue died yesterday morning at Newton D Baker Hospital Martinsburg WV. A World War I veteran and carpenter, he belonged to Highland Avenue Presbyterian Church and the Eagles Club. Survived only by cousin Jennie Glenn. Graveside rites Friday at 10 30 a m National Cemetery conducted by Rev J S Duckwall.

Charles L. Glenn Highland Avenue Newton D Baker Hospital Martinsburg W. Va Chambersville Martha Glenn Mr. Glenn Fred L. Glaize Highland Avenue Presbyterian Church Eagles Club Jennie Glenn Near Nain

Lincoln NM Courthouse Becomes State Monument

The old Lincoln courthouse where Billy the Kid made his famous 1881 escape is designated a New Mexico State Monument in the frontier town of Lincoln New Mexico Lincoln.

Billy the Kid New Mexico Lincoln, N. M

Simple Shirtdress Pattern 4914 by Anne Adams

Advertisement for Anne Adams Summer Pattern Book offering Pattern 4914 a shirtdress with cuffed pockets shoulder tucks and saddle stitching. Includes sizes 34 to 50 with transfer and illustrated instructions plus a vacation guide and sarong directions. Send twenty five cents for pattern and twenty cents more for the collection to Winchester Star.

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

King Frederik Conducts Danish Boy Musicians in Aarhus

In Aarhus Jutland King Frederik IX arrived as the Voluntary Boy Association of Denmark held its annual meeting. He took the baton during a concert by 1,000 boy musicians and conducted to the end. He serves as patron of the association.

Copenhagen Frederik IX Aarhus Jutland Voluntary Boy Association of Denmark Frederik

Salem inventor Nathan Read patent steam vehicle in 1790

Nathan Read of Salem Massachusetts patented a steam vehicle in 1790 but abandoned the project due to limited public interest highlighting early efforts in steam propulsion and the inventor's decision to drop the idea.

Nathan Read Salem Mass

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Tel Mr. Conaboy Slonakers Abshires Queen Esther Brooks’ Pharmacy Florsheim Mr. Lowden WSCS Pennsylvania W. W. Lohr RFD 1 L. C. Foster and Sons Buzzie and Terry Lee White Post Ronco, Pa Miller Ruth and Mary Jane Miller Mrs. C. R. Miller Toms Brook Nicklaus C. T. Nicklaus Samuel Lohr Normalville Glenn Pletcher Wayne and Ray Rockwood L. C. Foster Tory Lee Lewis Reda, Jr Ronco Virginia Beach Betty Rumbarger Amherst St Virginia Duke North State Martha Washington Hotel Frays Capon Springs Mrs. J. Curtis Fray Modern Woodland Lodge Cross Junction Redland Whitacre Gaunt’s Drug Store Andersons R. P. Anderson Don Sue Frederick County Rochester Niagara Falls Canada Mr. Boyd John Richard Boyd National Ave Winchester Memorial Hospital Cecily Brownstone Susan Lovett Bros N. Loudoun St John Robert Powers P.S John F. Ce Ce Arizona and China Malaya the Commercial & Savings Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation W. L. Gordon Cather’s Department Store Hodgson & Brown Timberlake Nant On ‘Alroy W. Rotz Bellevue Ave Hagerstown Hagerstn Aelvenator Kelvinator Bette E. Boscawen St King Elsie-Kay Shoppe S. Braddock St Shoe Center Front Royal K He
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