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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1946

Page

6

Social Notes Highlights Shower Guests and Upcoming Wedding

Miss Ruth Pangle hosted a miscellaneous shower for Miss Jo Ann Laughlin in honor of her wedding to James F. Snapp Jr. Sunday. Attendees included Dorothy Campbell Ida Pierce Colleen Orndorff Betty Ann Grim Anal Russell Georgia Willingham Gravis Nelson Audrey Stultz Alta Faye Hammer Mary Anna Triplett Ruth and Peggy Pangle and Mrs. Joseph Laughlin and Mrs. O. A. Bazzle. Also noted are Mrs. Ruby Huyette Davis’s improving health and several local visits and travels including Librarian Miss Lupton resuming duties in Clifton Forge and others vacationing in Watch Hill Rhode Island.

Ruth Pangle Jo Ann Laughlin James F. Snapp, Jr Dorothy Campbell Ida Pierce Colleen Orndorff Betty Ann Grim Anal Russell Georgia Willingham Gravis Nelson Audrey Stultz Alta Faye Hammer Mary Anna Triplett Ruth Peggy Pangle Joseph R. Laughlin O. A. Bazzle

Attend Church Sunday in multiple rural circuits

Local church notices list services across Montague Avenue Round Hill Toms Brook Gainesboro Salem and nearby parishes. Several pastors including Rev John Teter Rev Franklin Senger and Rev Keith Crim are named with morning worship Sunday school and special events such as homecoming Holy Communion and youth fellowships.

Montague Chartre John Teter Macedonia Round Hill Toms Brook Stephens City Luthern Raymond L. Booze St. Paul’s J W. Richard Trinity Church F. B. Cadwallader James K. Cadwallader Luther League Jesus the Valley Sunday School Association Fair View

City Flower Garden Award Prizes Announced

In the Federated Council of Church Women garden contest winners named include Best Flower Garden Mrs Delma Gear and 2nd Mrs Lee. Best Vegetable Garden Mrs Ward 2nd Mrs Shade 3rd Mrs Joseph Herring. Best Potted Plants Mrs Ollie Wigginton 2nd Ethel Stanley 3rd Emma Brill 4th Mary Wilson. Sanitary Backyard first Mrs Hazel Greenwalt second Mrs Elsie Hawkins. Flower Box Mrs E Ashby. Colored contestants top flower garden Sadie Nickens and Blanche Mason. vegetable garden Della Addison. additional prizes to Sidney Christian Lizzie Johnson Sadie Robinson.

Federated Council of Church Women Delma Gear Lee Ward Shade Joseph Herring Ollie Wigginton Ethel Stanley Emma Brill Mary Wilson Sanitary Back Yard Hazel Greenwalt Elsie Hawkins E. Ashby Colored People Sadie Nickens Blanche Mason Della Addison Sidney Christian Lizzie Johnson Sanitary Yard Sadie Robinson

Cooper Family Reunion Set For September 2

The ninth annual Cooper family reunion will be at City Park South Pavilion Hagerstown Maryland on Labor Day September 2. A basket dinner is planned for 12 noon with games and entertainment for all ages. Ruth Highbarger is association secretary and invites relatives and friends.

Cooper South Pavilion Hagerstown Ruth Highbarger Association

Mrs Danna and daughter to return to Kingsport Tenn

To Kingsport Tennessee Mrs Joe Danna and daughter Betty who have visited since July 8 depart today for home. They have stayed with Mrs Danna's sisters Mrs Dave Fletcher of Apple Pie Ridge and Mrs Wilson McDaniel of 506 South Loudoun Street and with her brother Mr and Mrs G Mauck and family at Sunnyside. The Maucks will join them for a weekend visit in Tennessee.

Kingsport Tenn Joe Danna Betty Kingsport Tenn Danna Dave Fletcher Apple Pie Ridge Wilson McDaniel South Loudoun Street G. Mauck Sunnyside Mauck Tennessee

Local Social Notes From Winchester Area

Week end guest Mrs. Stuart Haupt of Hagerstown Md stayed with her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Robert Lowery. Friday the Lowerys hosted a pink and blue table decorating guests from the city and nearby towns. Also announced is the marriage of Miss Jane Fells to Ernest W Townley at the bride's parents home in Boyce with Rev H C Johnson officiating. Carl Massey and sons returned from Myrtle Beach after ten days visiting Massey relatives.

Lawrence di Bari Washington, D. C G. L. Hughes Glaize Avenue Hughes Clinton Hughes Allison, Pa Neptune City N. J Ruth Ann van Arsdale Stuart Haupt Hagerstown Robert Lowery John Golden Lawrence Castleman Emil McKee Russell Shumaker Homer Strosnider Walter Pingley Jack Stotler David Chrisco Harold Grimsley Haupt Lucille Spillman Reed High School Jane Fells John Fells Boyce Jane Ernest W. Townley H. C. Johnson Zion Baptist Church Fells Nellie B. Pollard Isabella Carey Myrtle Beach Carl Massey and Sons Charles and Walter Massey Winchester S. C Mrs. Massey Hartsville

August Visits and Local News Briefs

Bishop and Mrs. John L. Jackson of New Orleans arrive to spend the rest of August at Hillandale near Kernstown. Several men plan a week at Rehoboth Beach Delaware. Mrs. Mabel Clark, Kernstown, is hospitalized for a serious operation at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Tumblin of Berryville announce the birth of a son named John Harris on August 15. Miss Cora A. Wells returns home from Have Left For Newport R I along with Mrs. Joseph Massie Jr and Miss Elizabeth Massie who depart for Newport Rhode Island for several weeks.

Rhode Island Eeveshae —— Street Budbite Boyce Watch Hill Misquamicut Inn Eva Lee Garver Bishop John L. Jackson New Orleans Hillandale Kernstown Louisa M. Crawford Mabel Clark Winchester Memorial Hospital Clark National Fruit Product Company Glen Tumblin Berryville John Harris Newport R. L Joseph Massie, Jr Elizabeth Massie R. I

Weiner Roast Hosts and Visiting Guests Attend Event

Misses Mary E. Flenner and Peggy Schindel hosted a weiner roast at the Schindel residence on West Cork Street Wednesday evening. City guests included Frances Pageant and others, with out-of-town attendees from Baltimore Marlboro and Boyce. Mrs. Elmer Dorsey has returned home from Winchester Memorial Hospital after two weeks as a patient. Hydes Visit Bath Maine as Mr and Mrs Lewis Hyde Jr visit. Streit family plans ten day vacation in Philadelphia New York City and Atlantic City after discharge from U S Navy. Miss Ann Robinson returns from Rehoboth.

Mary E. Flenner Peggy Schindel Weiner Schindel West Cork Street Frances Pageant Mary Louise Hook Peggy Pangle Ruth Pengle Beatrice Painter Margaret Owens Ann Golightly Peggy Golightly Helen Fahnestock Messrs Briscoe Ginn Robert Miller Ted Fletcher Raymond Gibbs Jimmy Fauver Donald Anderson Harold Hensely Bill Osborn Baltimore, Md Foster Lemaster Marlboro, Md Garland Weaver Boyce Elmer Dorsey Winchester Memorial Hospital Clearbrook Dorsey Mrs Lewis H. Hyde, Jr Mrs. Hyde Bath Maine Jessie B. Streit Charles B. Streit U. S. Navy Middle Road Philadelphia New York City Atlantic City

Local Guests and Family Visits Reported

Mrs. E K Miller Mina Wagner Vivian Fox and Reva Short of Luray were guests on Monday of Mrs P Hunter Miller. Mr and Mrs H Delmar Robinsons daughter returned to Amherst Street after a stay at Rehoboth Beach Delaware. Mrs John Maginnis and Johnny arrived from New Orleans to visit Mr and Mrs Harry F Byrd Jr.

H. Delmar Robinson Amherst Street Rehoboth Beach Delaware E. K. Miller Mina Wagner Vivian Fox Reva Short of Luray Hunter Miller John Maginnis Johnny New Orleans Harry F. Byrd, Jr

Local Social Notes From High View

High View notes recount visits by families and friends across towns. Frank Lively and family visited H L Thompson in Beckley West Virginia. Others included Cham bers Green Jr and associates in various gatherings.

Modern Etiquette Q and A on social situations

A columnist answers questions on Bridge stakes honesty in social games and dating etiquette. A man on a tight budget may refuse money stakes. A blind date should remain pleasant even if not ideal. A student should not pressure alumni for fraternity recommendations.

Lesson In English by W. L. Gordon

Lesson In English by W. L. Gordon presents guidance on word usage and pronunciation. It highlights common phrases to avoid and preferred forms, notes mispronunciations and misspellings, and offers a daily word to expand vocabulary with a focus on illusion as an example.

W. L. Gordon

Illusions Blur Line Between Perception and Hallucination

The quote notes that normal illusions often blend with hallucinations, challenging observers to distinguish between what seems real and what may be imagined. It highlights the ambiguity in human perception and the difficulty of separating sensory illusion from psychological experience.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Will Ruby Huyette Davis Memorial Hospital Miss Lupton Sarah Margaret Lupton Clifton Forge E. L. Lupton South Stewart Street Ritter C. W. Ritter Paul Hunter Miller Mary Hunter E. T. Shiner Pront Royal Loretta Kraiger Baltimore Roy H. Ritter Willis Garner Edmonds Arlington Martinique Huntsberry Fashion Winchester — Front Royal Chambersburg, Pa James W. Robinson Methodist Gainesboro B. W. Johnson Pine Grove Walnut Springs Middletown R. B. Moore Grace Ray Tamkin Methodist Church School Strasburg Relief Epworth White Post Walter Smith Rockland Providence Gravel Springs E. B. Smith Bethel St. James St. John Christian Church Group S. J. Goode Capon Bridge United Brothers In Christ Reliance L. P. Tederick Christian Endeavor W. F. Shipe Friendship Ridings Chapel Greenway Church of North Frederick Methodist Emory Elsmore Little Mountain Howards Chapel Shockeysville Chestnut Grove Brucetown F. T. Pulcher Carper Stines Bageant Stine Warner E. Sallman Daniel E. Leatherman John E. Williams Christ Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Eleanor Leatherman Jesus Walker O'Hara Galilee Church of Christ C. A. Quenzel Bible School Chas. E. McVay Pleasant Valley U. B Galilee Revival City Flower Garden Brooks’ Pharmacy Mason & Dixon Kennel Club, Inc Beautiful Mt. Tammany Farm Maryland Mason & Dixon L. Wilson Davis Rep Om Joseph W. Byron Army of the Uine States Whippet Breeders’ Association of Maryland Spectator J. Clark Wilson Glenside Ave Milo E. Thomas Fairground Ave Gaunt Jim Thomson Devoris Cora A. Wells Mrs. Dorsey Hydes Bath, Maine Rehoboth Ann Robinson Lovett Bros Staunton Shaeffer Palace Theatre 8S. N. Johnston High View Frank Lively H. L. Thompson Beckley W. Va Chambers Green Lester Carroll Evelyn Green S. W. Grim Leroy Henry Marvin White A. C. Mauck Bentonville William Long Washington John Bauserman Harry Pitcock Wayman Lively Linda Edinburg Saturiay L. E. Roberts Kay Crim Irvin Williams Sharon Roberta Lee Elso the Children’s Shop Loudoun St Bailey Hill Loudoun Haldeman’s Stokley’s Baby Food the Food Center N. Loudoun St C. B. Smalts & Son National Avenue the Commercial and Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corp George Washington Garage JONES Uneral Home Pine Motor CO Dodge- Plymouth Axminster Cather & Moling Timberlake PV Yin Winchester Furniture CO South Loudoun St South Loudoun IT
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