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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1947

Page

6

Baldridge-Honey Moon Ties In Bermuda And Charleston

Miss Doro deGrange Baldridge wed Thomas Wood Baldridge of Winchester and Warren County Virginia at Loudoun Street Methodist. The ceremony featured a champagne gown, heirloom lace veil, and orchids with a reception at the bride’s Washington Street home. The couple leaves for Bermuda and Charleston after a fox parade of attendants, with Baldridge holding positions in business and civic groups including the U S Junior Chamber and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer representation.

Blossom Festival Guests Gather From Many States

The Blossom Festival, ongoing since 1938, hosted a wedding reception at the Farmhouse on Browntown Road with many out-of-town guests listed. Attendees included families from Hagerstown Frederick Washington Staunton Woodstock Woodstock area and beyond, among them Mr. and Mrs. Baldridge and numerous relatives and friends from Maryland Pennsylvania North Carolina Virginia Texas and New York.

Baldridge Browntown End Henry Holzapfel, Jr Henry Holzafel John Pangborn William T. Hamilton William Platt Young Hagerstown William T. Delaphaine Robert Delaphaine William McClare Holzapfel James Messermith Alden E. Fisher Frederick Philip Routh Leo Cohall Sam Dillon Wancock Leo Cahill Clear Springs Elizabeth Bant Burlington N. C Robert T. Barton Merle Luck Richmond Johns. Allen Dallas, T A. Lesley Bardner Blue Ridge Summitt Joseph Dagnois Shutsburh Nancy Monroe French Winfield Weitzell Robert H. Harver Charles Grimer Cater Tate Bron J. Alvin Pratt George Crouch Mary Davis Samuel Roth Washington Garrett deGrange Sheron Torrance Charles K. Brown Staunton Gerald Francis Horine Jack Foze Alexandria Gerald S. Tompkins Edward Kerfoot Rufur E. Purdam Orville van Deusen Perory’ L. Rogers Lester B. Dutrow Jane Dutrow Front Royal Arthur H. Clephane Villa Nova Hoye Barton Long New Market William Clagett Gilbert McKown Berryville Howard Benchoff William Dalka, Jr Thomas Solenberger

Marriage of Dorothy Jenkins to Francis Pingley Jr. at Rev. Schmucker's home

Miss Dorothy Mildred Jenkins daughter of Mr and Mrs Oscar M Jenkins of Winchester Rt 3 married Francis Wiley Pingley Jr son of the late Mr Francis Pingley of Frederick County. The ceremony was at 415 N Loudoun St with Rev Roy F Schmucker officiating. The bride wore a blue street length dress with red rose bud corsage. Sister Evelyn Jenkins served as maid of honor and best man was James Heman Lewis. Both couples reside in the city and will live here. Additional news mentions local residents traveling or visiting Cape May Niagara Falls Atlantic City Charlottesville and Richmond for summer visits or work.

Harry “Rogers Kern, Jr Eleanor deGrange Natalie Brockenbrough Browne Nancy Lee Coble Dorothy Hawthorne Joan Coonan Hague Netherlands New York City Thomas Bently Ke Son Harry Rogers Kern, Jr Robert Lee Baldridge, Sr Jackson,Tenner Min Hudson Washington Harry Roge Kern Jr This City Hollis Brokenborough McCormac Villa Nova Philadelphia H Clay deGrange Dorothy Mildred Jenkins Oscar M. Jenkins Wincheste Rt. 3 Francis Wiley Pingley Jr Francis Pingley Frederick County Roy F. Schmucker N. Loudounstret Evelyn Jenkins James Heman Lewis

Miss Virginia crown goes to Ruthellen Mears

Ruthellen Mears a 19 year old Cape Charles secretary won the state beauty contest and the $1,000 prize in Norfolk. She will represent Virginia at the national pageant in Atlantic City.

Norfolk Virginia Ruthellen Mears Cape Charles Atlantic City

Schedule of Agnes Shirley 4-H week in Frederick County

Miss Agnes V Shirley home agent in Frederick County announces the week of August 12 to 16 with meetings and events for 4-H and related groups. Monday 8 p m Round Hill 4 H Club at Garland Cather. Tuesday 8 p m 4 H Fair committee at the county agent office. Wednesday 6 30 p m North Frederick HDC meeting and social hour at Mrs Pauline Adams. 8 p m Board of Agriculture at the county agent office. Thursday 1 p m Albin HDC meeting and social hour 8 p m County wide County Council 4 H party at Garland Cather. Friday county 4 H camp planning. Saturday office.

Agnes V. Shirley Frederick County Round Hill Garland Cather North Frederick HDC Pauline Adams Board of Agriculture Ofice Albin Hdc County Council Garland Cather’s

Lesson In English Word Of The Day Morose

An English lesson from W L Gordon introduces the word Morose meaning sour or gloomy in temper. The note explains pronunciation and offers a quote about poets and critics to illustrate the term.

Shenstone

Quickie Potholders Pattern Appeal and Needlecraft Catalog

Jiffy potholders of rug cotton make handy gifts for children and homes. Pattern 703 by Laura Wheeler offers simple improv charts and concise directions. Send twenty cents and pattern details to Needlecraft Dept. New York. fifteen more buys the 1947 Needlecraft Catalogue with 102 illustrations of designs and free introductory instructions.

Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Dept Eighth Avenue New York N. Y Rks

Social notes from Berryville community events

The Berryville column highlights multiple August gatherings. Stephenson Social Club meets August 13 at Jordens Springs with devotionals led by Mrs. Omps, a business session, a ground picnic, and recreation led by Miss Mary Anderson. Centenary Reformed Church picnic also August 13 at Cacapon Park with 1:45 p.m. assembly and transport offered. St Mary's Guild holds an all day meeting at Mrs. Smith's home with a packing of boxes for overseas. Young Mothers Circle meets tomorrow at Mrs. Turner Lock Jr.'s home for Bible study and a program from The Christian Home. Women's Auxiliary of First Baptist meets tomorrow at 5:30 p.m. in the church park for vesper, a cover dish supper, and transportation carpools. program led by Betty Cather and YWA campers.

Stephenson Social Club Jordens Springs A. L. Omps Mary Anderson Centenary Reformed Church Cacapon Park St. Mary’s Guild St. Mary’s Guild of Christ Episcopal Church George H. Smith S. Washington Street Young Mother’s Circle Young Mother's Circle of The Presbyterian Church Turner Lock, Jr National Avenue Ivar Kline Harry Newell John Morrison Tomorow First Baptist Church First Baptist Fellowship

Etiquette Qs About Introductions and Visits

A reader asks about being unintroduced at a friend's gathering and the correct move is to join in and mingle to avoid embarrassment. Another question asks whether to leave a hospital visit when another guest or the doctor arrives, and the answer is to depart at that moment.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Thomas Wood Baldridge Mrs. Thomas Baldridge Bermuda Charleston Doro Winchester Warren County Virgina Ronald Ae Wilson Cerem Henry Clay deGrange Mesdames Clark Cooper James Miller John M. Steck, Jr Victor Constant Walter Bosserman Jr Harry K. Benham Virginia Russell Grace Bosserman Philip Boyd A. S. Pennypacker Victor Arthur Harry Benham Fred Glaize, Jr E. W. Barr Robin Arthur 8. C St. Catherine's School Parsons School of Design Mercer University Sigma Alpha Epsison Middle Atlantic States Brooks Denier Gun Metal Brown Petter Flower Shop E. Piccadilly St Beaty Gaunt Lovett Bros N. Loudoun St Ralph Shaffer James Snider N.’ Braddock Street Senator Hotel E. L. Eusthieve Howard Allen Douglas Allen Baynard Stevens Cape May N. J J. Grey Beverley Grey, Jr Cork Street Virginia Beach Beverley Charlottesville Joseph Massie Elizabeth Massi Joseph Massi¢, Jr Rouss Avenue Philip Fowle S. Stewart Street J. B. Beverley, Jr Gray Gables Inn Miss Wittnaver Clowe's Jewelry Store Office W. L. Gordon Mea Roberta Lee Haberdashery W. Boscawen St the Commercial & Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Arcadia Royal Road INE Haldeman’s Milk Fairplay Market S. Loudoun St Food Center Loudoun St Cc. B. Smalts & Son Cather & Moling Rev Istitlal WN Haere Vg Pozere Westinghouse Work Savers Westinghouse Anderson N. Braddock
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