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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1950

Page

8

Sal Weds Rae Linden to Ralph Harpe in Alexand ria

The marriage of Rae Linden Sal to Ralph Walso Harpe of Alexandria son of Joseph Harpe of New Albany was announced. The couple has not set a wedding date. Miss Fletcher, Berryville High School alumna, works for Reuben Donnelley advertising for Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone. The wedding party and other social notes follow.

Rae Linden Ralph Walso Harpe Alexandria Joseph On Harpe New Albany Fletcher Berryville High School Reuben . Donnelley Corporation Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company Washington Harpe Army Map Service Corps of Engineers

Winchester camera club picnic at Jordan Springs

August 13 at 11 a.m. the Winchester Camera Club hosts a basket picnic at Jordan Springs. August 14 features the Eastern Star McKinley Chapter at City Hall and a Municipal Band concert at Rouss Hall at 8 p.m.

A.m. Winchester Camera Club Jordan Springs McKinley Eastern Star City Hall Rouss Hall

Brill Hosts Picnic Honor for Hughes Wedding Duo

Mr and Mrs Otis Brill of Relief entertained with a Sunday picnic at their home honoring son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs James Mac Hughes who wed July 23 at Woodstock Methodist Church Mrs Hughes formerly Lucille Funk Special music featured Mrs Earl C Day Mr Carl Martin and Mr Emmart Dorton.

Otis Brill Relief James Mac Hughes Woodstock Methodist Church Hughes Lucille Virginia Funk Earl C. Day Carl Martin Emmart Dorton

Methodist youth host shower for Hughes couple from Winchester

Community notes report a shower hosted by the Methodist Youth Fellowship at the Snapps home for Mr. and Mrs. James Mac Hughes of Winchester. The Winchester Presbyterian Circles announce meeting times and leaders for nine circles, plus a Business Women picnic at Kernstown.

Winchester Presbyterian Earl Luttrell Bruce Slonaker Amherst St F. L. Sargent, Jr Willis Lacey S. Stewart St Paul Haldeman H. K. Russell A. Hott Marvin Weaver Jefferson St W. Lawrence Hugh Clark T. J. Calkin Bobbie Conrad S. Washington St R. D. Saxe Guy Stanley W. Cecil St T. R. Cather Burton Ritter Millwood Ave Curtis Fray Fred Stine Martinsburg Pike Claude Stickley Kernstown

Births August 11 At John Goodwin Allen Franks Heslep Rudolph

Birth notices list new daughters and sons for August 11. Names include Mrs. John Goodwin formerly Phyllis Fowle. Mr and Mrs Allen Franks at 373 Gray Ave. Mr and Mrs Thomas Heslep of Front Royal. Mrs Heslep formerly Cleda Todd. Mr and Mrs Roy Rudolph Route 3. Mr and Mrs Sill Riley 320 National Ave. Mrs Riley formerly Jeanie Anderson.

John Goodwin Box 805 Goodwin Phyllis Fowle Allen Franks Gray Ave Thomas R. Heslep Front Royal Heslep Cleda Todd Roy Rudolph Route 3 Sill Riley National Ave Riley Jeanie Anderson

Weekly schedule for home agents and 4-H clubs

August calendar lists Board of Supervisors records work August 14 15 and 16 with club meetings at Hayfield Stephens City White Hall and Mt Williams. includes demonstrations on pressure cooker meals and officer elections. 4-H party August 17. plans for Camp August 18. office note urging 4-Hers to confirm camp plans for transportation and food. hopes for large Frederick County delegation.

Hayfield Sloane Wolfe Stephens City Ralph Mowery White Hall Geraldine Brown Lucille Singhas Mt. Williams HD Club Russell Feeley Frederick County

Early Arab Astronomer Proposes Spectacles for Vision

Al Hazan, a medieval Arab astronomer, is credited as the first to suggest using spectacles to correct failing eyesight, marking a milestone in optical history.

al Hazan

Secrets of Charm Fur Buying Guide by Powers

A fur sales tips column advises buyers on selecting coats. It outlines four quality checks including full fur coverage, uniform color, soft pliable skins, and consistent quality across coat areas. It also notes workmanship, straight seams, neat hems, proper lining, and recommends Rayon or Faille crepe lining for longevity. The piece promotes a Powers booklet on hair styles.

Alwas

Slanesville Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Mrs. Kathryn Taylor and Lynn visited Mr. and Mrs. William Thomas on Sunday. Nearby guests included Mrs. Leo Carlin of New York and their son-in-law and daughter. Various residents traveled, shopped, or hosted gatherings, with snapshots of community life from Slanesville and surrounding areas.

Slanesville W. Va Kathryn Taylor Lynn William Thomas Thomas Leo Carlin New York Jess Lee Vernon Chapman Gloria Orra Chapman Cumberland Kay Alkire Willard Ohio Gale Spencer Spencer Park Alkire Golda Kerber Illinois Fred Snyder Virgil Grapes Neil Bear Del Glenn Hevner Asa Kidwell Alvin Haines Darlene Nancy Hevner Falling Water Charley Riley Ray Martinsburg Ethel Pugh Glenna Malcolm Mabel McDonald Winchester Presbyterian Lorena Kidwell Hezekiah Edith Bloom Ida Shanholtz Evelyn Northcraft Geraldine Loy Nannie Alkire Goldie Alkire Loren

Modern Etiquette Q&A on hostess payments and weddings

The column advises a dinner hostess should either prepay or pay at the table, suggests explaining to a caller before asking to hold, and counsels keeping a second marriage wedding simple with one bridesmaid. It reflects early 20th century social guidelines, emphasizing practical manners.

Lesson In English by Roberta Lee

Roberta Lee presents guidance on word usage and pronunciation. The piece highlights common misuses and misspellings, expanding vocabulary with a daily word study. Interminable is defined as endless with emphasis on the second syllable.

Roberta Lee

Marco Polo Mentions Asbestos Use in Siberia

In a historical note, Marco Polo is cited as stating asbestos was used in Siberia during the 13th century. The claim references Polo as a source for ancient asbestos usage.

Marco Polo Siberia

Toasted Canadian Bacon Sandwiches For Sunday Supper

Instructions for a quick toasted Canadian bacon sandwich with butter, mayonnaise or chutney, tomato and lettuce. Brown bacon lightly in an 8 inch skillet, toast bread, assemble with tomato and lettuce, cut diagonally and serve.

Causes of deeper yellow color in butter and cream

The yellow color comes from vitamin A and carotene found in grasses and plants eaten by dairy cows. These nutrients peak in spring and early summer due to pasture quality and decline to about half in February to April when cows eat hay and silage.

Gore- By MRS. MYRTLE GARVIN GORE PICNIC AND LOCAL NOTES

Mr and Mrs James Funkhouser hosted a picnic along the Capon River with many Gore Winchester Washington and Purcellville residents attending. Updates on military calls and visits followed plus community events at Mount Hebron and Newton D Baker Hospital. The 4 H Club yard party was a success and Beatrice Cave won the prettiest girl title in the local beauty contest. Gardens and pastures require rain as early tomatoes suffer blight and Mexican beetles damage crops.

Gore James Funkhouser Capon River B. L. Larrick L. V. McIlwee Philip James George Larrick Eddie Rollin Larrick Joyce Joan David Winchester Harold Larrick July Jane Washington Funkhouser J. T Navy Guy Shumaker Ward Korea Mimy Lockard Arlie Triplette Willis Fox Keitha Lee Hagerstown Ida Brill WMS Mount Hebron Roy Michael Winchester Memorial Hospital Matt Dunlap N. B. Shingleton Harry Hill Purcellville Charles Hook Harvey Allamong Apple Pie Ridge Newton D. Baker Hospital Martinsburg W. Va Mary Baughman Wardensville G. T. Brill Lydia Cooper Ralph Mulvey Michael Mary Wright Montgomery Ala Clara Whitacre Wright Capon Bridge Emma Anderson Timber Ridge W. A. Wolford Beatrice Cave

Match-Mates Teens Pattern Sample from The Winchester Star

Ad listing Anne Adams pattern T4960 for teenage sizes 10 to 16. Details jumper and blouse with pockets and neckline, complete illustrated instructions, priced with coin requests to Anne Adams at The Winchester Star pattern department. Offers Fall Winter pattern book and a free child dress pattern.

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

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Sal Miss Fletcher Mr. Harpe Thelman Stickley Preston Conner, Jr Hubert Stickley Middletown Mesdames Preston Conner Lucy Judy Lucille Headley Bess Steele Margaret Dodson Vergie Grant Mamie Headley Julia Weirich Anna Beatty Mary Ballone Agnes Walters Lois Judy Princes Burcham Carlisles Russell A. Carlisle Deborah Reed Medical College of Virginia Richmond Carlisle Gwen Lindstrom Dickie Nicholson Richard Nicholson Kern and Springfield Ave GAA Ebner Summel Wyatt H. Richard Herbert Frazier Carl Boyce Dudley Schwarz Fair Haven Brooks’ Pharmacy Methodist Youth Fellowship of the Relief Church Alfred Snapp Presbyterian Circles Skyline Caverns Paul Shirkey Ruby Robert Mowery Clearbrook Daisy Noonan Mrs. McGukin E. B. McGukin Knoxville, Tenn George Washington Hotel McGukin Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Lichlitter Elizabeth Lichitter Washington St Ann Radford Monroe Eugenia Thomas West Palm Beach Fla Hollins College Middlesex County B. B. Dutton B. B. Dutton, Jr Minford D. Custer, Jr Capper Margaret Collins Denny E. B. Capper Braddock Street Church John Glaize Libliters F. E. Paulette Ann Paulette Norah .Pitts Scottsville Dudley C. Lichliter Dailey Arnold Dailey Siler Home Agent's Board of Supervisors State Hearing Aid Rhodes Jewelry CO Gaunt’'S Drug Store Ortey Teton John Robert Powers P. S Powers Natonal Michigan City Mrs. Nola Kidwell Hodgson and Brown W. Boscawen St W. L. Gordon Cecily Brownstone the Commercial & Savings Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation le Orcas the Food Center N. Loudoun St Motorola B. F. Goodrich Store Hill's ASTIC Loudoun Mrs. Myrtle Garvin Cather Elsie-Kay Shoppe Braddock St Sue Timberlake Ennal America Walting Lovett Bros N. Loudoun California Sunkist Lemons Cris Pascal Celery Buy SAVE South Main St
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