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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1948

Page

8

Social notes from Mollie Suddith's Boyce gathering

The Sans Souci club met at Mrs. Mollie Suddith in Boyce with a business meeting and quiz games. Prizes went to Mrs. Grace Butler and Miss Mae Lanham of Boyce, followed by refreshments. Attendees included Mesdames Dorothy Coffman Louise Shiffiette Mary Butler Rosalie Ogol and Miss Tieana of Winchester, with out of town guests Mesdames Louise Lee of Millwood and Mozelle Bowser of Fairfax.

Mollie Suddith Boyce Sans Souci Club Grace Butler Mae Lanham Dorothy Coffman Louise Shiffiette Mary Butler Rosalie Og Ol Miss Tieana Winchester Mesdames Louise Lee Millwood Mozelle Bowser Fairfax

Engagement Announced at a Winchester Dinner

Mr and Mrs C J Nicklaus of 1030 Berryville announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Nicklaus of Freeport Long Island to Mr William Nicken of Brooklyn New York at a dinner hosted at their home Guests included Mr and Mrs Michael Tigana of Port Chester NY and Miss Mae Nicklaus of Freeport Also present were Mr and Mrs W W Lohr of Winchester Mrs Lou Slonaker and families Return to Winchester From Uniontown Pa noted Mrs Arthur Spaid and Mrs Lohr Dunlap spent yesterday in Richmond Mrs Trenton Garber of E Cork St underwent emergency appendectomy at Memorial hospital Tuesday Mr Andrew Higgs of Novick Transfer Company traveled to Charles Town yesterday on business

C. J. Nicklaus Berryville Miss Nicklaus Freeport L. I William Nicken Brooklyn N. Y Michael Tigana Palmetta Lynda Mae Port Chester Mae Nicklaus W- W. Lohr Lou Slonaker Winchester Uniontown Mr. Lohr Trenton Garber E. Cork St Memorial Hospital Andrew Higgs Charles Town Novick Charles ‘Town Nicklaus New York Miss Mae Nicklaus Long Island Berryville Ave

Calendar of Events Highlights for Friday Evening

Friday events include a camera club gathering at 19 W Pall Mall St at 7 30 p m and the Ladies Aid of the Congregational Christian church meeting at 542 Fairmont Ave with Div 3 in charge of devotionals.

Camera Club Pall Mall St Ladies Aid The Congregational Christian Church P. A. DeHaven Fairmont Ave

Report of WCTU Conference At Braddock Street Church

A WCTU meeting at Braddock Street Methodist heard a report on the Newport News state convention. Mrs. Bly opened the meeting and presided as Mrs. Jackson led the pledge.

WCTU Braddock St. Methodist Church Newport News J. F. Bly W. C. Smith Youth Temperance Council Charlotte Grandstaff Imogene March Linwood Hammond C. W. Hiser EUB Bly FBI Winchester Union Loyal Temperance Legion Dora Brill L. Jackson

AAUW Luncheon Planned at Chanticleer Inn

The local AAUW branch schedules a 1 p.m. luncheon on December 11 at the Chanticleer Inn. Call Miss Dorothy Cooper or Mrs. Douglas Cather for reservations. After lunch, Mrs. John Massie of Edinburg will review William Allen White’s autobiography.

The American Assn. of University Women Chanticleer Inn Dorothy Cooper Douglas Cather John Massie Edinburg William Allen White

New York Visitors Return From Nicklaus Home

Miss Mae Nicklaus of Freeport Long Island and guests from Port Chester Brooklyn and New York City recently left 1030 Berryville Ave after visiting Mr and Mrs C J Nicklaus and their son Mr Nicklaus in town.

Circles of Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Meet December 6

Circles of Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church convene December 6 at 3 PM with eight groups meeting in various church rooms and addresses. Leaders listed include Mrs Yates Mrs Hendrie Mrs Russell Mrs Glass Mrs Alberti Mrs Slonaker Mrs Largent and Mrs Goode with multiple co hosts. Training Circle and Business Women also meet 7:30 PM in room 100. chorus women hold a general meeting December 13 at 3 PM under Mrs Curtis Fray.

Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Yates Peyton Street Hendrie Russell W. H. Lawrence W. Piccadilly Glass E. G. Rusk Handley Blvd Alberti Clifford Grim Slonaker Amherst Street Largent Charles Lupton Stonewall Ave Goode L. H. Stokes

Christmas Bazaar Opens at Episcopal Parish Hall

The Episcopal Parish Hall doors opened at 11 AM for the annual Christmas bazaar. The snack bar ran from noon to 2 PM with Mrs. Edward P. Turner playing melodies and Mrs. Harold G. Brown chairing the snack bar. The bazaar continues until 6 PM.

Episcopal Parish Edward P. Turner Harold G. Brown

Showers Honor Mrs. P. A. DeHaven

Personal showers honor Mrs. P. A. De Haven former Mrs. Maude Racey at 35 W Piccadilly St with many guests. another shower given by Mrs. Ernest Pugh at 133 Morning Side Drive. Also notes on travel and visitors including Mr. Ralph Yount in Newton N C and Jacksonvill e Fla guests at Jacksonville. Bluefish drive menhaden schools ashore in North Carolina coastal reports.

Gary Robert Whitten Rosa Curling Charles Murnan Rufus Good Hilda Good DeHaven Ernest Pugh Morningside Drive Goldie Keller Julie Richardson Clark Mauzy Hugh Orndorff Bessie Mason Virginia Mason Hilda Smith Blyce Wilt Kenneth Whitlock North Carolina

Church Services Across Brucetown Area emerge on Sunday

A schedule lists many churches with pastors and service times including Brucetown Methodist Welltown Crums Salem Church of the Brethren and more. Worship times range from 10 a m to 8 p m with Sunday school sessions and evening services at various locations such as Stephens City Kernstown and North Frederick Methodist.

Brucetown Church of the Brethren Salem W. L. Riggleman Cephas Fahnestock J. Floyd Wine Jubilee Congregational Christian Church Roy D. Coulter Timber Ridge Richard Kump Madeline Whitacre Ebenezer Christian Church Charles R. Line Bible School W. A. Strother Stephens City E. C. Day Fairview Kernstown

Horse Strength Relies on Hind Quarters

An article notes that a horse derives most of its pulling power from the hindquarters. It emphasizes the role of the hind limbs in delivering force and stamina for carriage and work tasks.

Social Notes From Berryville

Social notes from Berryville describe visits and travels of local residents including Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cabell and daughter Barbara visiting Arlington, Col. and Mrs. Neill Kimball at the Army Navy game in Philadelphia, Sun day guests Mrs. Nancy Chapman and Glen Chapman in Berryville, and other residents in Washington Reedville and Clarke county. The piece also notes A Mackay Smith’s election as president of the Clarke County Historical Society and a board meeting at the Byrd home.

Charles Cabell Barbara Arlington Neill Kimball Philadelphia Kimball Nancy Chapman Sen E. C. Johnston Colorado Glen Chapman Hollywood Calif A. MacKay Smith The Historical Society of Clarke County Richard Byrd

Lesson In English by W. L. Gordon

A compact primer on word usage and pronunciation. It notes common mistakes and misused phrases such as naming a baby after a parent and how to pronounce salute. The feature encourages expanding vocabulary by mastering one word daily and highlights inopportune as a misfit for untimely or inconvenient timing.

Leadmen Reelected in Local 371 Textile Union Ballot

About 80 percent of eligible voters at Local 371 Textile Workers Union of America Front Royal cast ballots at the American Viscose plant. Leadman was reelected business agent 1270 to 629. Nesbitt named president with Hardman and Lake as vice presidents, Wells recording secretary.

Textile Workers Union of America Front Royal Charles Leadman Frank Nesbitt Leo Hardman Pete Lake Lloyd Wells

Modern Etiquette Q and A by Roberta Lee

A Q and A column offers etiquette guidance. If a girl sits out a dance, another man should not ask her to dance but wait between dances. Sealing wax on envelopes is acceptable though time consuming. Children should be served last at table, with adults served first.

Rededication service in Grimes Va replaces Sunday preaching

Grimes Virginia December 3 There will be a rededication service at Old Galilee at 2 p m Sunday with several ministers in attendance All members and old friends are invited Also noted is the death of Mrs Daniel Leight last week in the area She lived here fifty years and the funeral in Winchester was well attended Also mentioned are deaths of Mr Benjamin Hubbard and his wife Mrs Bertie Hubbard long time residents of the community Their passing leaves the Hubbard family as last of a large local clan.

Grimes Old Galilee Daniel Leight Winchester Benjamin Hubbard Bertie Hubbard Mr. Hubbard Hubbard

Dress Pattern 4898 Offers Versatile Style and Sizes

Pattern 4898 provides a dress suitable for day and date wear with optional accessories. Available in sizes 12 to 20 and 40 with size 16 requiring 3 3-4 yards of 39 inch fabric and 1-2 yards contrast. Includes illustrated instructions and fit tested for accuracy. Also promotes Anne Adams Winter Pattern Book and a hosiery case pattern free with book.

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

First Snow Delights Village Residents In Deepening Winter

The village views the season’s first snow of three inches as a sign of real winter. Residents note several days of cold weather and a long history of families living there.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Mollie Suddith Richmond Arthur Spaid Lohr Dunlap Cara Nome Brooks’ Pharmacy Jarman Shoes Paradise Suedes AAUW Loudoun St. Presbyterian Church Ralph Yount Newton, N. C Newton N. C J. R. Yount Mr. and Mrs. Sprenkle Mrs. P. H- Sprenkle Hanover Valley Pike Reading Mrs Charles Snider Jacksonville Charles B. Snider N. Braddock St Cecil Wester Jacksonville, Fla Olice N. Loudoun ST Anne Cannon Reynolds Southern Pines Lloyd Patrick Tate Tate International Clearbrook Presbyterian R. K. McDonald Emmanuel Baptist L. V. Johnson St. Matthews Chorus of Washington, D.C Bishop J. Williams L. Wilcox Evangelical United Brethren Reliance Charge L. P. Tederick Reliance Ridings Chapel Greenway John E. Oliver Pleasant Valley Red Bud Mt. Pleasant Greenwood Methodist Chapel Hayfield Assembly John F. Sly Middletown Methodist Henley S. Roare Grace Hites Epworth North Frederick Darrel W. Tallman Little Mountain White Hall Chestnut Grove GAUNT Yardley Parker Mickey Mouse AMITY Compacts Coty Dorothy Gray Gaunt’s Drug Store Ernest Woodworth Agnes Thompson Washington William Carroll Mrs Jack Russell Richard Mack Dickie and George Reedville, Pa Harry Wynkoop Patricia Wynkoop J. D. Griffing Col. Griffing W. L. Gordon Lovett Bros Roberta Lee EfBee Our Christmas Club the Commercial & Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Morton Cnce the Food Center TOX B. F. Goodrich S. Loudoun St Mervel W. Adams Plumbing N. Cameron ST Haldeman Marshall Field KENT Cather Shoecenter Park Ave Lockhart Timberlake ENON Or” Winchester Furniture CO Recreation Dept Snoore West Boscawen_St
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