Social Notes Highlight Marriages and Local Births
News brief recounts the noon marriage of Mrs. Stacy B. Lloyd and Mr. Richard F. Babcock at Woodbury Church with detailed gown and family lace, reception, and future home in Millwood. Also notes Marvin Darewood Wagner birth, measles, tonsil surgery recovery, and a Springfield baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. John Shirley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne
Je Ee
Lloyd
Millwood
Greenway
Brearley School
New York
Bryn
Racquet and Tennis Club of
Metropolitan Club of
Washington
Jonedith Casilear Weds Lorenzo Lewis in Loudoun Presbyterian Church
The wedding of Jonedith Hen ry Casilear and Lorenzo Custis Lewis occurred at 2 p m Saturday at Loudoun Street Presbyterian with Rev. Ronald Wilson officiating. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J H Henry, wore pom pom and fern decor. the groom, son of Mrs. Robert H Fiedler and the late George W Lewis, is a University of Michigan forestry graduate and a George B Jobson Co employee. A reception followed at the bride's parents home. among out of town guests were the groom's grandmother Mrs Sylvia K von Beck and relatives from Rock Hill S C. Pre nuptial luncheons and showers were held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonedith Henry Casilear
Lorenzo Custis Lewis
Loudoun St. Presbyterian Church
Ronald Wilson
J. H. Henry
Robert H. Fiedler
Berryville
George W. Lewis
Dorothy Tillotson
Ren
Baltimore
Greystone Terrace
Sylvia K. von Beck
New York City
John Byram
Martha
Rock Hill
S. C
Chanticleer Inn
H. W. Jackson
L. N Ritter
Betty Jo Hildebrandt
Charlotte Atkins
S. Stewart St
Christmas Door Decoration Demonstrations Planned
Christmas door decoration demonstrations by Mrs. Mary L. Thompson will be held for Clarke county home demonstration members. Sessions include Tuesday 1:30 p.m. at Mrs. Neil Kimball’s Glendale club home, Wednesday 10 a.m. at Mrs. William Luttrell’s Page Brook Farm, Berryville Community Building Thursday 1:30 p.m. at Mrs. Howard Pletsch’s White Post home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary L. Thompson
Blacksburg
Clarke County
Neil Kimball
Glendale Club
William Luttrell
Pagebrook Farm
Berryville
Howard Pletsch
White Post
Hospital Patient Mr Carson Spillman Shows Slight Improvement
Winchester hospital reports patient Mr Carson Spillman has shown slight improvement over the past month. Mrs Howard Grove of Peyton Street is visiting Charlottes ville and Richmond this week. Mr Charles Hitt, confined to Gray Avenue home with intestinal flu, is able to be out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson Spillman
Winchester Hospital
Howard Grove
Peyton St
Charlottesville
Richmond
Charles Hitt
Gray Ave
Calendar of Events December schedule overview
A sequence of local group meetings from Monday to Wednesday includes Chanters at Market St Church and various civic clubs. Notable gatherings feature the Women's Civic League, Lions Club, Garden clubs, WCTU, WSCS, and the Municipal Band with multiple host locations across town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market St
Women’s Civic League
Trustee Room
Handley Library
St. Joan’s Guild
Church House
George Washington Hotel
Lions
Sarah Zane
Lucille Seal
N. Cameron St
Lord Fairfax Garden Club
John W. Riley Sr
W. Piccadillyy St
Century Club
J. W. Arthur
Boyce Wctu
Stephenson Church
Mary Webber
Moose Club
M. Rebekah Lodge
Ioofall
Lutheran Church Circle Meetings List
Lutheran Church circles hold meetings this week with hosts and times. Circle 2 2 30 p m Tuesday at 605 S Stewart St with Mrs W E Eisenberg. Circle 4 7 30 p m Friday at 513 Battle Ave with Mrs Ralph Lamp. Circle 6 8 p m Tuesday at 219 S Loudoun St with Mrs Lawrence Jones. Circle 7 8 p m Tuesday at 800 National Ave with Mrs J W McDaniels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Eisenberg
S. Stewart St
Ralph Lamp
Battle Ave
Lawrence Jones
S. Loudoun St
J. W. McDaniels
National Ave
WSCS Meeting Tomorrow at Braddock Church
The Woman's Society of Christian Services of Braddock Street Methodist will meet in the church school assembly room at 7 45 p m tomorrow Circle 10 led by Mrs John Hawse will present the program The study subject is They Offer ed Him Gifts A Christmas story will be presented by Mrs John L Glaize
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Christian Services
Braddock St
Mrs. Lewis Clowser Improving Satisfactorily
Mrs. Lewis Clowser of E. Germain Street has returned home from Winchester hospital where she is improving satisfactorily. Dr. C L Riley, member of the State Board of Medical Examiners, has returned to his office after attending board examinations in Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Perry
S. Cameron St
Winchester Hospital
Allen T. Hawthorne
Lewis Clowser
E. Germain Sr
C. L. Riley
State Board of Medical Examiners
Richmond
Local Social Notes From Middletown and Vicinity
Miss Amye Clark visited her mother Mrs. George Clark and joined Miss Helen Miller at the twenty fifth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Giles Miller in Bealeton. Dorothy Felty of Washington spent Thanksgiving with Mae Ginn on Main. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hickerson and son visited Curtis and Mrs. Andrews in Front Royal. Frank Shipe returned home after visiting his parents. Mrs. Loring Steele has returned home after hospitalization. Dr. E M Steele shows improvement after a stay in Winchester hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagner
Marvin
Marvin Eldred Wagner
Winchester Hospital
Marvin Darewood
Wagners
Ey Piccadilly St
Delena Louise
Mary Louise Grove
Middletown
Amye Clark
Warrenton
George Clark
Helen Miller
Giles Miller
Bealton
Dorothy Felty
Washington
MaeGinn
Main St
Ray Hickerson
Front Royal
Curtis Andrews
Frank Shipe
W. F. Shipe
Loring Steele
Harrisonburg Hospital
E. M. Steele
Stephens City
Women Jurors in Virginia Urged by Civic League Speaker
James Merritt Hepbrow of Baltimore urged Virginia to include women on juries at a Civic League luncheon. He cited England's long use of women jurors and urged citizenship duties like voting and civic teamwork. He described Baltimore's Criminal Justice Commission and noted crime declines as the organization aided public opinion and minority groups for constructive purposes. Mrs. W. W. Beattie presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Women's Civic League
James Merritt Hepbrow
Baltimore
Criminal Justice Commission
England
America
Hepbrow
Criminal Justice Commission of Baltimore
League
W. W. Beattie
How to Combat Household Pests
A 36 page booklet COMMON HOUSEHOLD PESTS offers the latest guidance on ants moths flies cockroaches mosquitoes bedbugs carpet moths and more. It features a four page section on DDT as a household insecticide by U S experts. Order today for 15 cents postpaid from The Winchester Star Information Bureau Washington D C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Kris Kringle Gets Hints on Things A Girl Needs
A humorous plea to Santa lists two must have gifts a woman desires a hair dryer and a zipper repair kit plus practical uses for them. The letter playfully imagines how these items could solve daily chores and even life problems, ending with a cheeky holiday deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kris Kringle
Santa
Florida
Mrs Dove Called to Pittsburgh by Brother’s Illness
Mrs F C Dove of 10 E Germain St is in Pittsburgh where she was summoned by the illness of her brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Dove
Pittsburgh
EF. C. Dove
Germain St
Number of life insurance policy holders reaches 73 million in US
At the close of 1946 the United States reported 73 million people held life insurance policies. The figure reflects broad participation across ages and households, underscoring strong postwar financial planning trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
How To Fight A Cold With Calotabs
At the first sign of a cold follow three rules: stay warm and rest, drink water and fruit, and take Calotabs. Calotabs are a laxative antiseptic and diuretic that claim to flush the intestinal tract and speed recovery. Follow label directions for best results.
Lesson In English by W. L. Gordon
English tips cover usage missteps pronunciation and spelling in a short lesson. It explains phrases to use how long versus since when and notes common forms surplus surplice and synonyms for cleverness and skill. It invites daily vocabulary growth with perspective as today's focus.
Modern Etiquette by Roberta Lee Question and Answer
The text asks about the usual limit for flat silver on the table before a meal and states three pieces per side of the plate as the standard. It notes that extra silver is typically brought with its own course and asks whether the bridegroom should pay.
Anne Adams Winter Pattern Book Offer and Dress Pattern 4824
Swallowtail peplum with bow back and scalloped edging available in sizes 12 through 42. Pattern 4824 marks 39 inch fabric usage in size 16. complete illustrated instructions included. send 25 cents to Winchester Star. optional pattern book available for 15 cents more with hosiery case pattern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Star
Pattern Dept
West 17Th St
New York
N. Y
Anne Adams
Questioning etiquette and a violin trivia note
The text considers who should offer a handshake in social rituals. It asserts the bride’s obligation for bridesmaids flowers and the man should wait for the girl to initiate a handshake. It adds a quirky fact that a violin has about seventy wood pieces.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alice W. Babcock
Long Island
Stacy Lloyd
E. Holmes Newcome
Sue Albin
Sue Carolyn Albin
Jack Albin
N. Braddock St
Winchester Residents
John Shirley
Winchester
Es State St
Springfield
Springfield City
John Frederick Jr
Shirley
Furn Moore
Gainesboro
Kelly Motor Co
Cara Nome
Brooks’ Pharmacy
Jonedith Casilear
Lorenzo Lewis
Clarke
Mr. Carson Spillman
Huntsberrys
Atto
Evans
Kiwanis Club
Stephenson Social Club
Walter Adams
District Nurse Assn
Old Fredericktown
Harvold Brown
Elks Club
Municipal Band
Rouss
Lutheran Church Circle Meetings
WSCS
Braddock Church
coTy
Paris
Richard Hudnut
Yankee
Gemey
Gaunt’s Drug Store
King Ranch
Texas
Helen Kleberg
J. Deaver Alexander
Philadelphia
Alexander
Princeton University
Bellevue Hospital
Foxcroft School
Vassar College
Winchester Star Information Bureau
Eye St
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Washington, D. C
State
GIVE
Colonial Beauty Shop
E. Piccadilly St
W. L. Gordon
Roberta Lee
By Ohnac Mans
Maria Raaaaar
Cather
MUGS
Hunan Yaha
TELE
EEEY
South Braddock & Wolfe Sts
Queen Anne
Timberlake
St.joseph
Lovett Bros
N. Loudoun St
Fight TB
The
Commercial & Savings Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Zenith
Sorioy
W. Boscawen St
U. S. Pat. of
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