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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1950
Page
8
A miscast evening shower at on E Boscawen Street celebrated Miss Ethel Funk whose marriage to Mr John Carpenter is set for August 26. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Walter D Johnson and many family members and friends.
Mr and Mrs Otis Brill of Relief gave a reception August 6 in honor of their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs James Hughes The couple wed July 23 at Woodstock Methodist Church with Rev Earl C Day officiating Miss Lucille Funk mother name the bride prior to marriage Special music came from Mrs Day Carl Martin and Emmert Dorton.
Ed Calp hosts a birthday gathering in his yard for son Charles Buster Calp with family and friends including Richard Ryan Joan Sutton and others. Father serving aboard USS Allen M Sumner in Philadelphia could not attend.
August 15 7 30 p m Board of Control Exchange Club at Dr Leons Slavin s office 8 p m Moose Club 8 p m Alcoholics Anonymous at Friendship Fire Hall August 16 12 30 p m Kiwanis Club round table at George Washington Hotel 2 p m Lions Club picnic at Jordan Springs 3 30 p m Winchester Clarke Garden Club at Mrs C Ridgely White Merriman s August 17 p m Rotary Club picnic at Baien Hill home of Mr and Mrs McSherry Lupton 8 p m Welltown WSCS at Well town Methodist Church
The marriage of Miss Helen Pennington of Stephenson to Mr. William Burgess Pitcock of Winchester was held at Washington Square Methodist Church in Hagerstown Maryland. The double ring ceremony was performed by Rev. Charle LeFew. The bride wore a navy and white dress with navy accessories and a corsage of white roses and baby's breath. The couple plans to reside with the bridegroom's parents after a wedding trip.
Thelma Louise Stickley daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert Stickley of Middletown became the bride of Preston Conner Jr son of Mr and Mrs Preston Conner Sr of Stephens City on Monday in Hagerstown Maryland The Rev Grant Harrity officiated the single ring ceremony The bride wore a pink suit with Navy accessories and a crown of white rosebuds They left for a wedding trip to New Castle Delaware and will live with the bridegroom family The bride is a Middletown High School Class of 1950 graduate employed by Worths of Winchester Inc The groom attended Stephens City High School and is engaged in farming.
Mrs. Alfred Ashton hosted a Sunday afterno on party at 422 S Loudoun St in honor of her son Master Alfred Ashton Jr celebrating his third birthday. Guests included Robert Miller Charles Jenkins Wendell Whitlock Wayne Whitlock Robert Coffelt Philip Clem Bruce Vansey and several Andrews and Clem family members. The notice also lists relatives and friends at the gathering.
Mrs Richard Griffith arrives home on West Clifford Street after a Europe tour of England Ireland and the continent. She traveled aboard the Queen Elizabeth visiting Winchester London Paris Switzerland Austria and Germany. She stayed with relatives including Brenda Carter Arthur Edmonds Betty Edmonds and Roger Edmonds and saw Oberammergau Passion Play and Hitler’s bombed home.
Miss Peggy Jane Hottle daughter of Mr and Mrs Norval M Hottle will marry Mr John Edward McAboy son of Mr and Mrs Harry J McAboy at 4 30 PM Saturday in Braddock Street Methodist Church The ceremony will be conducted by Dr William Archer Wright with Mrs David Cashman as matron of honor Bridesmaids are Mrs William Sullivan Jr and Mrs Richard Haymaker Little Miss Eileen Sirbaugh is flower girl Best man is Mr Robert Russell Ushers are Mr Joseph McAboy and Mr Richard Cunningham Marie Garber will sing accompanied by Mrs Hoye Riley.
Esther Elizabeth Kackley wed James Oliver Hounshell Jr in a 11:00 a m double ring ceremony at Morningside Drive parsonage officiated by Rev Emory Ellmore. Attendants included sister in law Mrs Ralph Hounshell and best man Mr Ralph Hounshell. The couple, graduates of Stonewall High School and Middletown High School, plan to reside with the bride's parents after a Niagara Falls honeymoon.
Mrs P T Grove of Academy Lane leaves for Chicago to visit her parents Mr and Mrs C H Warrington. A cruise to Jordan Bay is noted in the brief item.
The column urges matching figure to fall fashions and includes hip trimming exercises to reduce upper hip bulge and lower hip spread. It describes sit and roll and rocking motions with recommended reps and cautions, then offers a weight calculator and request for a self addressed stamped envelope to obtain "Your Ideal Weight."
Mrs Jackson hosts Mr and Mrs John E Burleson and their daughter Elizabeth of Alexandria for about ten days with her mother Mrs John L Jackson. Mrs Cather hosts Edward Page Tabb who has been visiting his sister Mrs J Howard at 303 S Washington St before returning to Parkersburg West Virginia.
A girl births announced to Mr and Mrs James C Glas cock of Marshall. Mrs Glas cock formerly Miss Nola Alli son. A boy to Mr and Mrs Webbene of 1727 Valley Ave with s Jenkins formerly Miss Eloise Clowser. A boy to Mr and Mrs Dale E Clemons of 1102 S Loudoun St Mrs Clemons formerly Miss Mary A Rusk.
Lesson In English by Roberta Lee explains common word usage and pronunciation errors. It notes plural forms misrules and mispronunciations and gives examples such as tuners in and admiralty. The piece promotes daily vocabulary growth and defines today word inapplicable with correct accent.
Charles Brown drove 700 miles to Raleigh with his sister and two NC and Florida children as the Hepners vacationed nearby. Timothy McFarland and former local residents visited friends. Community youth camped at Brannon’s Ford on Back Creek. Local tradesmen worked, threshing ended with light yields. Mrs. Mary Mills was ill and underwent surgery in Winchester Memorial Hospital. Lawrence Swartz returned home after two weeks there. Homer Leatherman, disabled by an accident, has been boarding with friends. Weekend visitors included multiple Orndorffs and others traveling to Front Royal Nineveh and nearby areas. Senator Byrd’s Berryville picnic drew locals.
A vintage etiquette column by W. L. Gordon answers common questions about invitations etiquette hand writing versus engraving for small versus large weddings, whether to eat the olive or cherry from a cocktail, and when to tip a porter on a train.
Vegetable Soup Pan-Fried Hamburgers with Watercress Tomato Slices and Radishes Toasted Rolls Mustard Relish Fresh Fruit Beverage Quick Mix Oatmeal Hermits Recipe for Starved Dish Follows Ingredients 2 cups sifted all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 4 teaspoon soda 1 2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 2 teaspoon nutmeg 1 2 cup fat 1 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 1 3 cup milk 1 cup grated raw carrot 1 cup raisins 1 cup chopped nuts 2 cups rolled oats Method Sift dry ingredients into bowl Add fat sugar eggs and milk Mix well Fold in carrot raisins nuts and rolled oats Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheet and bake in a moderate 375F oven 12 to 15 minutes Makes 5 dozen cookies.
Hollywood star Joan Crawford is reported recovering from an emergency appendicitis operation performed last night at Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital. Her condition is described as satisfactory as she begins recovery.
Hollywood actress Olga San Juan, 23, gave birth last night at Cedars Lebanon Hospital. She is married to actor Edmond O Brien. The couple already has a 16 month old daughter.
Readable advertisement notes pattern 4992 for a shirtfrock with panel pockets and a graceful skirt in a new plaid suitable for round-towner fashion. Provides size range 14 to 42, yardage details for size 16, instructions, and price 25 cents sent to Anne Adams via Winchester Star with name address zone size and pattern number. Also promotes Fall and Winter Pattern Book and a free child dress pattern from a man’s shirt.
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