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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1946

Page

6

Social Notes Show Holiday Guests and Family Visits

Mrs. 5S D McReynolds left for Washington and her son in law Darrel St Claire and daughters Mary and Elizabeth visited. Miss Elizabeth Adams Cather hosted a skating party in Berryville for Thanksgiving guests from Winchester and Berryville. The Gray and Tucker families from Alexandria enjoyed time with Stewart Bell Sr. on North Cameron street. William A Taylor and son Billy of Washington DC spent Thanksgiving with his parents on Berryville avenue. Cadets Frank and Robert Taylor at VPI Blacksburg also visited. Grayson child Mary Virginia Grayson was hospitalized for observation and treatment. Mrs. Marshall Kline and Mrs. Grace Russell learned their sister Willie Coleman is seriously ill in Baltimore hospital.

D. McReynolds Henry Bryarly Washington Vn. C Elizabeth Adams Cather Irvine Cather Martinsburg Pike Barbara Aks Silver Springs Cather Berryville Skating Rink Winchester Berrye City Lanier Gray Mom Tucker Alexandria Stewart Bell North Cameron Street William A. Taylor Billy Washington, D. C Taylor John Taylor Berryville Avenue University Frank and Robert Taylor V. P 1 Blacksburg Grayson Mary Virginia Grayson Ernest Grayson South Braddock Street Memorial Hospital Marshall Kline Grace Russell Willie Coleman Baltimore David Childs Berryville Mary Dietz Betty McFarland Cumberland Joseph Brandenburg Glenn Burkett Berrysville Allégheny High School Cumberland Business College Hunter B. Grimm Twigg John Millerson Clarke

Delray of Boston Christmas Greeting Cards Display

Beautiful assortment on display styled by Delray of Boston with prices 5c 10c 15c 25c 50c and 1.00, also by the box 39c 49c and 1.00 at Brooks Pharmacy.

Delray Boston Brooks’ Pharmacy

Winchester and Fort Eustis Bridegroom Pair Wed

Miss Janet Jenkins of Winchester and Fort Eustis wed Leonard Newlin in Cork Street Christian Church on Thanksgiving Day. Rev. W. H. Hadden officiated. Louise Newlin played organ selections including Because and I Love You Truly. The couple plans a southern wedding trip and home in Winchester.

Janet Jenkins Winchester Fort Eustis G. Frederick Jenkins Leonard Newlin William E. Newlin Cork Street Christian Church W. H. Hadden Louise Newlin Douglas Cain Harry Cain Virginia Avenue

Local clubwomen plan meetings and activities

The Century Club meets tomorrow at 3 30 at Mrs L M Allen 703 South Washington with Rev James B Row speaker on Chaplains of the Second World War Junior Century Club gathers Wednesday at 3 30 at Mrs Lewis Barton on South Stewart Street with Mrs Paul Rosenberger and Mrs Stewart Bell Jr in charge Winchester Little Theatre to hold auditions for A Wedding at Handley Library Wednesday night All knitters urged to turn in garments and yarn tomorrow at the Red Cross Prediction Room More knitters needed to meet overseas relief quota W S C S Braddock Street Methodist Church circle 10 to meet tomorrow at 7 45 with Mrs Linwood Hammond in charge All members urged to attend

Century Club L. M. Allen South Washington Street James B. Row Christ Episcopal Church Lewis Barton South Stewart Street Paul Rosenberger Stewart Bell, Jr Winchester Little Theatre Handley Library Auditorium Red Cross Episcopal W.S.C.S Braddock Street

Church Groups Schedule Evening Meetings Across Town

Stephenson W S C S of Stephenson Methodist Church plan 7 30 pm meetings at Mrs Esten Rudolph home led by Miss Mary Jane Webber and Miss Douglas Carper. Montague Avenue Methodist W S C S to meet 7 30 pm at Mrs E J King 103 Whitlock Ave led by Mrs Leota Himelright. Ever Ready Bible class from Presbyterian Church holds 7 30 pm business session tomorrow. Grace Lutheran women’s circles set meetings this week at multiple homes and the church with leaders listed.

Stephenson Methodist Church Esten Rudolph Mary Jane Webber Douglas Carper W. S.C Montague Avenue Methodist Church E. J. King Whitlock Avenue Leota Himelright The Presbyterian Church Grace Lutheran Church G. C. Rose North Loudoun Street Jennie Miller North Cameron Street Peter Georges C. W. Fries National Avenue B. H. Jones North Loudoun Street

Protection Against Tuberculosis Christmas Seals Hit Winchester

The 1946 Winchester Christmas Seals reached 3,850 residents via the Winchester Tuberculosis Association. Funds support prevention efforts and aid for sufferers as needed.

Winchester Winchester Tuberculosis Association

Thanksgiving Visits and Weddings Across Berryville and Winchester

Residents spent Thanksgiving with relatives in Berryville including the Levis and the Crown family at Woodlawn. The Morrison family attended the wedding of Dan Morrison and Norma June Richards in Winchester. Several students and locals returned to Randolph Macon College and Ashland for the holiday.

Nicholas Morrison Ann Morrison Berryville Walter Wisecarver Mr. Morrison Dan Morrison Norma June Richards Winchester Léonard H. Bell, Jr Leonard H. Bell Randolph Macon College Ashland

Clarke’s Students Return To College And Locals On Holidays

Clarkeville and Berryville residents share holiday returns as Cadets John Millerson and David Wyscarver report back to VPI Blacksburg. Betty Russell and Edith Ritter visit Front Royal and Washington DC relatives. Joe Griffing departs for Selective Service conferences in Staunton Roanoke Bristol and Danville. Edith Carroll and son Jimmy Carroll return from Silver Spring Maryland after visiting the Ritters.

Betty Russell Edith Ritter Jimmy Ritter Front Royal Col Joe D. Griffing Staunton Roanoke Bristol Danville

Thanksgiving visitors and travel notes around Berryville

Residents and relatives from Berryville and nearby towns gathered or traveled for the holiday. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Olcott returned to Radford after visiting in Berryville with J. W. Olcott and Mrs. Feltner, and Mrs. Mildred Hollar's group from Portsmouth joined local visits. Seaman Milton Lee spent ten days in Winchester and Berryville on leave from Boston. Nancy Davis left for Mary Washington College after Thanksgiving in Berryville. Dr. Vincent Franks, former Grace Episcopal rector, received a call to Jackson Mississippi. Miss Nancy Wolfe returned to Emory and Henry College after visiting family in Berryville.

Washington, D. C Berryville Rice Levis Gay Levi Mary Washington College Lynchburg D. Blanton Allen Seaman Milton Lee Boston, Mass Repe Winchester Nancy Davis Fredericksburg Eleanor Orr Dorsey Josephine Drury Dorsey Ruby H. Davis Miss Drury Miss Davis Richmond Edward Owens Mary Ann Davis Vincent Franks St. Paul’s Church Jackson Miss Franks Grace Episcopal

Ayler and associates visit Arlington and Hagerstown

Mr and Mrs F L Ayler spent Sunday in Arlington hosted by Ellis Ayler and family. Mrs Walter Withers joined them. Rev Henry G Lane and Mrs Lane host at The Rectory with Miss Janie Gordon from Richmond. Several others visited Hagerstown for Thanksgiving and John McIntosh returned to St James School near Hagerstown after Berryville visit.

Henry Kerfoot Henry Kerfoot, Jr Bettie Kerfoot Arlington Berryville S. B. Crown F. L. Ayler Ellis Ayler Walter Withers Copeland Robinson Henry G. Lane C. H. Iden Tom Dix Merton Brown F. L. Aylor Hagerstown, Md John McIntosh St. James School Hagerstown Charles McIntosh

Nancy Butler Elected to FTA Post in Lynchburg Chapter

Miss Nancy Butler daughter of C L Butler of 539 North Braddock Street was elected press correspondent of the Lynchburg Chapter Future Teachers of America at a recent organization meeting. FTA promotes teaching careers, personal cultivation and community improvement as Lynchburg College expands its teacher training program.

Nancy Butler FTA C. L. Butler North Braddock Street Lynchburg Future Teachers of

Birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Don C Hall of Cleveland Tenn

Mr and Mrs Don C Hall of Cleveland Tenn are receiving congratulations on the birth of a daughter at Specks General Hospital. Mrs Hall is the former Dorothy Lee Harry of East Piccadilly Street Cleveland. Also noted are students returning to Elon College Leon Pope James Huyette and Hartwell B Slayden returning after holidays with families in this city.

Don C. Hall Cleveland, Tenn Specks General Hospital Cleveland Tenn Hall Dorothy Lee Harry East Piccadilly Street Elon College Leon Pope Stuart Pope Valley Avenue James Huyette Hattie Huyette Amherst Street Hartwell B. Slayden Walter Slayden Whitlock Avenue Carolina

Christmas cookie baking demo at Northern Virginia Kitchen

All Home Demonstration Club members and the public are invited to attend a Christmas cookie baking demonstration at the Northern Virginia Kitchen Thursday at 1 30 in the afternoon. Miss Margaret Flickinger and Miss Virginia Greeery direct the program and candle wick yarn requests should be made to Agnes Shirley. Front Royal residents hosted guests including Harold Anderson and Roland Ridings with families.

Northern Virginia Kitchen Margaret Flickinger Virginia Greery HDC Hmoe Agnes Shirley

Miss Nancy Lu Carper Returns After Thanksgiving Trip

Lu Carper returns to Berryville with her father Mr. Martin Carper after spending Thanksgiving in Richmond. They attended the Army Navy game in Philadelphia over the weekend.

Nancy Lu Carper Berryville Richmond Martin Carper Carper Philadelphia

Etiquette Q and A on introductions and dinner manners

A reader inquiry set covers introductions after a pause to speak with an acquaintance. It advises a polite follow up normally, unless a good reason exists to withhold. It also notes guests should sample at least one dish at a small dinner. A girl may respond to thanks with a smile or a brief remark about enjoying the dance.

Lesson In English by W L Gordon

Words often misused and mispronounced guidance. Explains correct usage of practically versus almost and clarifies the meaning of practical. Also notes mispronunciation of finite.

W. L. Gordon

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ters Fenton S. Scully Academy Lane Winchester — Front Royal Chambersburg, Pa Newlin-Jenkins Rev. Roe Jr. Century Club Little Theatre ARC Braddock St. W. S. C. S Montague Ave Randolph and Macon College Bobby Iden Herman Lloyd John Lloyd Floyd Hardesty Manassas T. H. Malone Charley Wisecarver David Wisecarver Josephine Carter Ruth Reva Berlin Edith Carroll Jimmy Carroll Silver Spring, Md Hugh N. Ritter Richard Olcott Radford Mr. Olcott J. W. Olcott Hugh Hollar Hollar Portsmouth Jessie Skelton Edinburg Berryvile Jane Skelton Ralph Hann Stephen Hann Charles Town W. Va Nancy Jane Wolfe Emory and Henry College Emory James Wolfe Wolfes Herbert Lee Cover Charlottesville Floyd Gibbs Petersburg John T. Wolfe Charles Enders Charles Enders, Jr Ohio J. P. Miller James H. Bott, Sr Joseph P. Miller West Clifford Street Kodaks — Ansco — Argus Bell & Howell Bolex Peters Photo Supply W. Boscawen St E. Piccadilly &T Tennessee America the Food Center N. Loudoun St No. Virginia Kitchen Harold Anderson Roland Ridings Johnny Marchi Denny Tommy Gaunt Valley Ave Gerrard St Mrs. Rice W. Levi, Jr N. Johnston By Roberta Lee Children’s S. St Lovett Bros the Commercial & Savings Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Haldeman’s Milk Corrigan RUG Cleaners Loudoun Geo Washington Garage Loudoun St Gladstone Cather & Moling Timberlake Dia RCA Victor
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