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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1947

Page

8

Engagement of Virsite Brown Noted at Social Event

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Fansier hosted a party honoring Miss Virsite Brown on Saturday night. The engagement of Pfc. Cyrus Patrick was announced. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Logan Sisson and Mrs. Hedrick Koontz, John Carpenter, and many relatives and friends.

Ralph Fansier William Winkfield Paul Tomney Jr Harry Ebert Jr Dicket Douglas Barnett Edith Dorsey Becky Toage Ethel Funk

Pre nuptial parties for Miss Sara Moling wed plans

Pre nuptial parties for Miss Sara Dailey Moling and Mr John R McKinnon of Maxton N C ahead of their December 21 wedding were hosted by Mrs Andrew Babb Mrs I Fred Stine Miss Dorothy Cooper and Mrs John Wolfe. Christmas door contest rules announced by Clarke County Woman's Club require entry by December 15 with judging December 22.

Sara Dailey Moling John R. McKinnon Maxton N. C Andrew Babb I. Fred Stine Dorothy Cooper John Wolfe Woman’s Club of Clarke County Maurice F. Wisecarver Richmond BE. L. Payne Stevenson Jim Richmond

Grace and Trinity Lutherans host men’s meeting and review

Men of Grace Lutheran church invited to Tr in ity Lutheran church at 7 30 p m tomorrow for a review of the book Committed Unto Us by Mrs Earl Miley of Toms Brook A social hour and refreshments follow at the Lutheran parsonage.

The Grace Lutheran Church Trinity Lutheran Church Earl Miley Toms Brook

Brooks' Rexall gift shop and Christmas cards

Brooks' Pharmacy promotes gift shopping at Rexall store with broad holiday selections including festive Christmas cards. Phone contact 64614.

Rexall Drug Brooks Brooks’ Pharmacy Rexall

Calendar of Events Dec 9 to Dec 12 in Frederick

Calendar lists multiple society meetings and social events across Frederick from December 9 to 12. St Joan's Guild, Braddock Street Methodist WSCS, Moose Club and Rebekah lodge host evening gatherings. demonstrations, luncheons, garden clubs, and dances also appear along with club meetings at Sarah Zane hall, George Washington hotel, and local venues.

St. Joan’s Guild Kathryn Parnill Bess Nicols Braddock St Methodist WSCS Moose Club Rebekah Lodge No. Va. Power Co Kiwanis Club Sarah Zane Hall George Washington Hotel Frederick HD Pauline Adams Gainesboro Anne Babb N. Washington

Messiah To Be Presented By Loudoun St Presbyterian Choir

The senior choir of Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church will perform Handel's Messiah at 5 p.m. on December 21 directed by Mrs. Gilbert Tillotson with Mr. Donald King as organist. Soloists include Mrs. Linda Betts Frazier, Don ald Fisher, Mrs. Tillotson, and Gilbert Tillotson.

Loudoun St. Presbyterian Church Gilbert Tillotson Donald King Linda Betts Frazier Harrisonburg Westminster Choir College Donald Fisher Bridgewater College Shenandoah Conservatory of Music Dayton, Va

Surprise Birthday Party For Howard Melton

Mrs. Howard Melton hosted a birthday party at the Millwood Avenue home last night. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Bill Battaile, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Denny, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ebert Jr., Miss Elinor Summel, Mr. Jack Ireland and Mr. Ed Moulden.

Howard Melton Millwood Ave Bill Battaile Jack Denny Harry Ebert, Jr Elinor Summel Jack Ireland Ed Moulden

Tidler Luttrell Marriage in Kernstown Candle Service

Mildred Eve Tidler and Richard Lee Luttrell wed at a candle light service in Kernstown at 2 30 p m The bride wore a slate blue suit and talisman rose corsage with Anita Louise Tidler as ring bearer Guests included relatives from Millersburg Phoenix Shenandoah College and Washington The couple plans to reside in Kernstown after a southern wedding trip

Nanni¢é Triplett Kernstown Mildred Evelyn Tidler Richard Lee Luttrell Kerns Wilbur Q. Tidler Anita Louise Tidler Eppa L. Luttrell Reynolds Store Frederick County Miss Tidler Winchester Rockingham Poultry Marketing Cooperative, Inc Luttrell South Daniel §. Walborn Millersburg Conda B. Miller Phoenix Ariz Helen Abshire Shenandoah College Chloedelie Kater Washington Messers M. A. Tyler Edmund Niland Princess Strother Golden Giow J. Wilbur Tidler Guy Lind Jr Kernstown Methodist Church Clarence L. Williams Dayton Easter

AAUW Luncheon At Winchester To Feature Theatre

The American Association of University Women will host a luncheon at 1 p.m. Saturday at 403 West Clifford Street, with reservations via Mrs. Herbert Larrick or Miss Dorothy Cooper. Afterward the Winchester Little Theatre presents a program.

American Assn. of University Women Herbert Larrick W. Clifford St Larrick Dorothy Cooper Winchester Little Theatre

Hospital News and Weekend Guests Highlight Local Visits

Mr John W Southerly of 119 N Cameron St is a patient at Winchester Memorial hospital and is reported improved. Week end guests Mr and Mrs L O Brumback and daughter Jane of Richmond visited the Brumback family's mother Mrs N E Tipton at Stevenson.

Betty Swiggett Baltimore Halsey Green Church Hospital News John W. Southerly N. Cameron St Winchester Memorial Hospital

Daily Crossword 19 Material clues and grid

Crossword clues listed with across and down numbers. Includes definitions for pottery material half an em sun pointed beach yes vote conjunction Peruvian Indian vinegar bottle affected by shame support beast of burden corroded flood tide variety of wheat hammer head portions of curved lines kind race Jewish month feathered creature speaks American inventor frozen water color as fabric island in Gulf of Mex falsehood wine receptacle a male child grampus mary meadow latent strike regrest beast of Afr border mart beverages strike with the hand detest answer omitted

Beach Island Gulf of Mex Mar Border

Language of the Landscape by Margaret Wilson released

Margaret Venable Wilson announces her second book The Language of the Landscape from Whittet and Shepperson Richmond press. It follows Gardens of the Bible and comprises pen portraits of nature aimed at garden and nature readers. Wilson, widow of Ronald D Wilson, resides in Winchester with two children and holds numerous local civic posts.

Margaret Venable Wilson Ronald D. Wilson Winchester Whittet and Shepperson Press Richmond Pifer’s Margaret Cabell Venable Lynchburg Randolph-Macon Womans College Old Fredericktown

Miss Virginia Brown Attends Kennilworth Inn Dinner

Miss Virginia Brown was guest of honor at a dinner last night at the Kennilworth Inn with attendees including Miss Ethel Funk and Mrs. Edith Dorsey. The Braddock 81st Methodist WSCS meets at 7 45 p m with Mrs. John J Hawse circle 10 as leader and a sound movie Seeds of Destiny. Jacqueline Smith spoke on Palestine at the Century Club gathering at Mrs. B F Arthur Jr residence on S Stewart St with current events discussion after the talk.

Virginia Brown Kennilworth Inn Ethel Funk Edith Dorsey Esther Ridgeway Audrey Jones Paul Tommey, Jr Peggy Anderson Harry Ebert, Jr Braddock Methodist Church WSCS John J. Hawse Circle 10 Seeds of Destiny Jacqueline Smith Palestine Century Club

Pine tall oil fuels paints and varnishes industry

Tall oil derived from pine logs in kraft paper production is widely used by paper companies and supports the manufacture of paints varnishes linoleum soaps and other products.

Mrs Lydia A Spaid Funeral Tomorrow

Funeral services for Mrs. Lydia A. Spaid 82 widow of Tilberry Spaid will be held at Timber Ridge Christian Church. She died Monday at her Lehen West Virginia home. Survived by daughter Mrs. Walton Brill son Frank Spaid and sister Mrs. Sarah Brill of Lehew. Friends meet 1 p.m. tomorrow at Giffin funeral home Capon Bridge to proceed to the church.

Timber Ridge Christian Church Lydia A. Spaid Lehen W. Va Tilberry Spaid Walton Brill Frank Spaid Sarah Brill Lehew Giffin Funeral Capon Bridge

Modern Etiquette Q and A by Roberta Lee

A Q and A on gift acknowledgments and hosting duties. It covers asking if a gift was received and a host carving at table, noting a man's duty to accompany his partner and the carving rule for formal versus informal meals.

Roberta Lee

Lesson In English by W. L. Gordon

A vocabulary note outlines common word usage errors and pronunciation tips. It highlights misused phrases like from my view versus from my point of view, mispronunciations such as mis chi vous, and spelling pitfalls like axis versus axes. It also defines vicissitude as change of fortune with example usage.

New Look for the Carriage Set Pattern 4933

Obnne Olam showcases pattern 4933 for infant layette with dresses sacques sleepers and all needed pieces. Simple sewing tested for fit includes illustrated instructions and yardage note. send 25 cents to Winchester Ward 113 Pattern Dept. New York for name address zone size and style number.

Winchester Sar West 17Th St New York N. Y

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