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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1951

Page

8

Clarke County Fashion Show Aquacade Benefit Set

Lactel Votes Mrs Graham Dougherty Sr president of Clarke County Visiting Nurse Association chairs Fashion Show and Aquacade on Rosemont lawn. Event benefits the association with flights of committees announced at tea at Byrd home near Berryville. Aquacade at 2 end fashion show at 4 with Jack Morton's orchestra. tickets from local stores or VNA office.

Graham Dougherty, Sr Clarke County Richard E. Byrd Berryville Walter Crawford James Thomson Bluford Spencer William Bell Watkins, Jr William B. Clagett David Donovan John Friant E. P. Berlin Jack Morton Washington Modernage Wonder’s Margaret Hodgson Rhodes Jewelry Co Huntsberry’s Valley Shoe Salon Buzzella’s Broadstater’s Winchester

Campbells Being Congratulated On Birth Of Daughter

Mr and Mrs Jesse Campbell of Sterling receive congratulations on the birth of a daughter at Arlington Hospital Sunday morning. Mrs Campbell is the former Nancy Butler, daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Butler of the city. Mrs Hyde home from Bedford Mrs Lewis Hyde returns to her home from Bedford New York where she visited Mrs Lathrop Colgate. She is joined by her daughter Mrs Alan Richardson of New York who has spent the summer in Long Island and Maine. Comér and Mrs Brandt visit in Lexington Commander and Mrs George Brandt return to their home on W Boscawen Street after spending the weekend in Lexington. Miss Kelchner returns to Arlington Miss Mary Kelchner returns after vacation with her parents in the city and five days in Asbury Park New Jersey. The Visits At Virginia Beach Mrs Verba Stotler Mrs Eva Argent and James Allen of the city spend the weekend at Virginia Beach. Dr and Mrs Henry Darner on Mr and Mrs George J Gill of Washington were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs J H at their home on Tennysvale. Paynes to have House Guests Mrs Francis Vaughn and daughters Anne Joy and Frances will arrive tomorrow to visit her parents Captain and Mrs Abney Payne W Clifford St. Misses Beverley have Guest Mrs J B Beverley of Richmond is the guest of the Misses Rebecca and Frances Beverley at their home on S Stewart St.

Campbells Jesse Campbell Sterling Arlington Hospital Campbell Nancy Butler Clarence Butler Mrs. Hyde Bedford Lewis Hyde W. Boscawen St N. Y Lathrop Colgate Hyde Alan Richardson New York Long Island Maine Kelchner Arlington Mary Kelchner Mrs. C. Kelchner Asbury Park N. J

Gypsy Cream Relief for skin irritations hits 59c bottle

A new 8 ounce Gypsy Cream from Brooks Pharmacy relieves discomfort from poison oak poison ivy sunburn heat rash and minor skin irritations priced at 59 cents. Brooks Pharmacy phone 646.

Calendar of Events Listing for August

August events include Moose Club 8 p m meeting Rebekah Lodge Alcoholics Anonymous at Friendship Fire Hall Kiwanis Club 12 15 p m at George Washington Hotel Colonial Garden Club 2 p m at Mrs Wyatt Richard Middle Road Winchester Clarke Garden Club 3 30 p m at Mrs Louis Baker North Braddock Bt and Elks Club at 8 p m.

Moose Club Rebekah Lodge Alcoholics-Anonymous Friendship Fire Hall Kiwanis Club George Washington Hotel Colonial Garden Club Wyatt Richard Middle Road Winchester-Clarke Garden Club Louis Baker N. Braddock

Wisecarvers Mark 50th Anniversary Celebration

Mr and Mrs Herman J Dyke of Stephenson hosted a Sunday gathering honoring Mr and Mrs John E Wisecarver of Stephens City for their 50th anniversary. Gold and white decorations featured a central wedding cake with many relatives attending.

Herman J. Dyke Stephenson John E Wisecarver Stephens City Frank Ambrose Bobby Eddie John Ambrose Fonda Diane Carole Dee Harry Ridings William H. Perry Esten Rudolph Ashby Dyke Lovell Wisecarver Carl Martin F. D. Dyke Calvin Eddy Sandra Connie Amy Stickley Daniel A. Colaw, Jr Robert Wisecarver Emmett Perry Donald Carroll

Birth of Son to Ensign Swanson of Arlington Mass

Word arrives of the birth on August 7 of a son, Charles Beck man, to Ensign Charles Oscar Swanson and his wife, the former Anne Beverley Wright of Richmond and Winchester. Mrs Swanson is the former Miss Wright, daughter of Mrs Helen Hardy Wright.

Charles Beckman Ensign Charles Oscar Swanson Arlington Mass Swanson Anne Beverley Wright Helen Hardy Wright Richmond Winchester

SWS Meets Tonight at First Evangelical Church

The WSCS group of the First Evangelical United Brethren Church holds its monthly meeting at 7 30 tonight with Ruth Steele leading devotions. The Faloha Class meets tomorrow at Merriman's Lane home to swap items for a white elephant sale supporting the class treasury. Anna Belle Sullivan assists as co host. Boy Scouts sponsor a Market Street Methodist Church event Saturday at 5 pm for Troop 9. rain indoors with homemade ice cream cake soup sandwiches and drinks available.

Double Toll Gate Greenway EUB SWS WSCS First Evangelical United Brethren Church Ruth Steele Faloha First Baptist Church Eston Rudolph Merriman’s Lane Anna Belle Sullivan Boy Scouts Market Street Methodist Church Boy Scout Troop 9

Births Reported For Multiple Local Families

Birth announcements list seven newborns to parents including Leonard and Helen Dix Route 1 a boy Violet Haines becomes Mrs Fiddler at 419 N Cameron St Beatrice Drewes becomes Mrs Vanderbilt at 14 Springcrest Ave Violet Presgraves becomes Mrs Pres graves of Boyce and Hazel Mary Price becomes Mrs Rogers from Bunker Hill W Va David H Craun Jr and Virginia King welcome a boy in Warrenton

Leonard Dix Route 1 Dix Helen Dix Roy Fiddler N. Cameron St Fiddler Violet Haines Howard William Vanderbilt Springcrest Ave Vanderbilt Beatrice Drewes Emmett Presgraves Boyce Presgrave

Easy Supper Luncheon Meat Tossed Green Salad

Cecily Brownstone presents a special luncheon menu using luncheon meat, canned peaches, yams and a peach syrup glaze. Bake assembled loaves with peaches and yams, studded with cloves, then bake 20 to 30 minutes for four servings.

Inflation Badges 15 to 20 Percent Tips for Travelers

New York auto club official says inflation makes 15 to 20 percent tips more suitable than 10 percent for summer travelers. Gilbert B Phillips urges 25 cents for bellhops, 25 cents per chambermaid for two day stays, no tip for one night, and 15-20 percent at better restaurants or nightlife venues. He notes tip should reflect service quality and stay within what travelers can afford.

New York Times York Automobile Club Gilbert B Phillips Auto Club Phillips

Secrets of Charm by John Robert Powers

A period booklet on women beauty criticism urges natural looks over heavy makeup. It offers a six point quiz on foundation rouge powder lipstick eye makeup and hair plus a note on stylish glasses and an offer to request the leaflet from National Newspaper Service.

North Light P. S ACORN National Newspaper Service Michigan City Indiana

Real Life College Girls Ignore Fashion Ads In Jeans And Plaid

A columnist notes real college girls favor blue jeans and casual wear over ad driven fashion. Betty at women’s colleges often appears in frayed shirts or sweatshirts with moccasins, while weekends offer more polished outfits for dates and trips.

Colege Betty

Modern Etiquette Q and A Insights from W L Gordon

A compiled Q and A on wedding thanks signatories bridal shower invitations and polite telephone responses. It covers signing notes for married couples, methods for inviting to a bridal shower, and courteous replies to wrong-number calls. It ends with a quip about women's fashion standards when a man is present.

Harry Betty College

Lesson In English by Roberta Lee

Word usage notes on misused words and mispronunciations. Tips include correcting phrases to avoid vague terms and guidance on pronunciation of khaki. A brief word study tagline promotes vocabulary growth.

Roberta Lee

Mastering One Word: DISILLUSION

A guide to the verb disillusion meaning to free from a false impression. The example shows someone becoming disillusioned after discovering the truth.

Child Dies After Biting Vaccination Scab

Two year old Margaret Amelia Kennedy died in Birmingham Alabama from a throat infection after biting a smallpox vaccination scab off a playmate’s arm. The infection closed her windpipe and she was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Kennedy.

Birmingham Ala Margaret Amelia Kennedy Mare Garet Joseph Kennedy

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Mrs. Dougherty Lactel Comér Mrs. Brandt Lexington Comdr Mrs George Brandt W. Boscawen &I Virginia Beach Verba Stotler Eva @argent James Allen Henry Darner George J. Gill J. H Tennysvave Beverley J. B. Beverley Rebecca Frances Beverley Stewart St Helen Buckley Swansons Mr. L. D. Grubbs L. D. Grubbs National Avenue Winchester Memorial Hospital Robertson Katherine 8. Robertson W. Cork St Ungers Fred Unger Front Royal Pike Atlantic City GAA Girls Athletic Association Betty Bearov Kernstown Bearov Martha Kiracofe John Manuel Wallace Wiener Lucille Pope Mademoiselles Martiniques Debs Cecily Brownstone Kiltiabble John Robert Powers Soha Dille Dorothy Roe Pop Mom Jewelers Eles W. Boscawen Street Annas Lovett Bros Loudoun &T W. L. Gordon Anne Adams Winchester Evening Star Pattern Dept West 17Th St Mr. and the Commercial & Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Elsie-Kay S. Braddock St U. S Food Center Peentbeone Hodgson & Brown Cather Dia OLD Stone Church I; Dren Shoecenter Winchester Front Royal the Colonial Art & Craft Shop Scott Colonial Art and Craft Shop The Winchester Post Office
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