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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1939

Page

8

Social and Personal Calendar and Society News

Social and personal events listed include Circle meetings at Presbyterian and Braddock Street churches, Lions Club luncheon, Girl Scouts carolling, Winchester Rebekah Christmas party, and local dinners. Miss Juanita Shaw to wed Mr Frank Whitacre of Winchester with ceremony December 24 at Dr and Mrs Shaw's home. Christmas ball at Scaleby near Boyce to aid Finnish Polish relief and Red Cross. Meyer Davis Orchestra. tickets via Winchester numbers 963 461 318.

Juanita Shaw Dudley J. Shaw Berkeley Springs Frank Whitacre Winchester Shaw George Rector Presbyterian Church Miss Shaw Morgan County Board of Education Paw Paw Scaleby Boyce Kenneth Gilpin

Miss Virginia Baker Weds Dr Heck in Christ Church

Miss Virginia Baker and Dr John Conrad Heck were united in marriage Saturday night at Christ Episcopal Church in a ceremony led by Rev. Robert B. Nelson. Attendants wore period gowns and wedding party members carried violets and roses. The couple plans a honeymoon trip to Baltimore and Miami before settling in Baltimore.

Virginia Baker Dr. Heck Christ Church Christ Epis Church Robert B. Nelson John Conrad Heck D.D. S J. P. Hayley Mendelssohn Trocucaoivne Henry of Baker, Jr James P. Reardon, Jr Nina Heck Eliza Zeigier Mollie Glass Eleanully Betty Riley Anne Russell James Kenneth Robinson Washington Baltimore Miami Fila Greenmont Avenue Heck Henry M. Baker Handley Leon Slavin University of Maryland Pharmacy School University of Maryland Dental School Arthur Kirkman High Point N.C A. J. Wren Baker Baker, Jr Richard Brewer Samuel Bryant B. W. Browning Eorge Clarke James Shea Lola Payne George Dawson Alfred Werner Henry Davis Warren Hatch Wilbur D. Burton, Jr Albert Heck Walter Heck Hall Jesse P. Dawson Cumberland J. D. Berry, Jr Washington, D. C Homer Lyman Alvin Pennypacker Anne

Two Quiet Weddings In Winchester Area

Miss Lottie Sleen Mowery and Edwin Linwood Keiter wed at Rev. W O Talbert home in Winchester with a ring ceremony. Marjorie Philpott and Joseph Samuel Puckett married at No 415 North Loudoun Street in Winchester with few friends present.

Een Mowery Edwin Keiter Lottie Sleen Mowery Middletown Edwin Linwood Keiter Stephenson W.O. Talbert Charles B. Mowery J. W. Keiter Gr.Stephenson Mr. Keiter Winchester Marjorie Philpott Joseph Puckett Gainesboro Joseph Samuel Puckett Martinsburg W. Va Hine Roy F. Schmucker North Loudoun Street Dorothy Anne Puckett David W. Menger York J. Edward Griffith Billy Kenneth Hughes Gyneth Patterson R. L. Philpott East Radford State Teachers College Puckett S. R. Puckett Marsburg Inwood

Miss Byrd Plans Christmas Supper and Ball

Invitations issued for a buffet supper on Thursday evening December 28 at Kentmere near Boyce hosted by Miss Margaret Byrd. Guests will then attend the Scaleby Christmas ball at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Gilpin.

Miss Byrd Miss Margaret Byrd

Principal E. Ross Wyatt Accused in Divorce Court

In Dallas Mary Jo Miller, former Brookehart School teacher, accuses Principal E. Ross Wyatt of dynamiting her home to end their relationship. Wyatt and his ex wife testify about Mil ler's alleged numerous trysts with him as details unfold in court.

E. Ross Wyatt Mary Jo Miller Wyatt Dallas Texas Mary Jo Brookehart School

Welsh carol program features Nalley and Atkinson recital

Mrs Hardesty performs Deck The Halls while Welsh National Song O Land of My Fathers is presented with Mr Atkinson. Elizabeth Grim plays Medley of Christmas Carols as soloists Mrs Nalley and Mr Atkinson join in duets and trios. Miss Garnet Hamrick notes the carol origins.

Mrs. Nalley

Modern Etiquette Q A on Pride and Gifts

The piece cites a proverb and La Rochefoucauld on pride as a disease not deadly. It notes pride varies in display and says giving money as a Christmas gift to a friend is tactless and may provoke resentment. It advises keeping silver on the plate when passing a dish.

la Rochefoucauld

Rebekahs Plan Christmas Party Tuesday Night

The Winchester Rebekah lodge schedules a Christmas party after the regular meeting on Tuesday December 19 at 8 PM A special dispensation allows opening the business session at 7 PM led by Mrs Nellie Lancaster Abe Leven heads the program inviting friends Circle No 4 of Braddock Street Methodist Church meets tomorrow at 8 PM at Mrs 8 B Grim 502 North Street with Mrs D M Sprinkle leading and urging attendance

Rebekahs Winchester Rebekah Lodge Nellie Lancaster Abe Leven Reprg S. B. Grim Braddock Street Methodist Church 8. B. Grim North Street D. M. Sprinkle

Old Fredericktown Garden Club Meeting Set for Wednesday

Mrs. Sam C. Brooks will host the Old Fredericktown Garden Club regular meeting Wednesday at 3 o'clock. The event will be at her home on Jefferson Street and will feature two special exhibits.

Old Fredericktown Garden Club Sam C. Brooks Jefferson Street

Euterpian Club Meeting Program Released

The Euterpian Club Story Group schedules a meeting tomorrow at 8 pm at 221 Parkway avenue hosted by Richard Veitel. The program includes Welsh music performances by Gladys Cochran Scott Atkinson and Joseph Parry pieces with Mrs. Eulalia Nalley Mrs. Mary Kater and Mrs. Lucy Hardesty.

Euterpian Club Richard Veitel Parkway Avenue Gladys Cochran Scott Atkinson O. Blowden Joseph Parry Eulalia S. Nalley Atkinson

Barbara Bell Pattern No 1883 B for Sizes Fourteen to Forty Two

Barbara Bell Fashion Patterns offer pattern No 1883 B for sizes 14 through 42 with busts 32 to 42 inches. The design features a figure flattering front panel, gathered bodice, push up sleeves, and trim details in velvet, thin wool or flat crepe. Patterns priced 15c each, pattern book 15c, combo 25c.

Barbara Bell

Christmas party plans at meeting with cat care program

A brief indicates a meeting discussing a Christmas party style program for cat care, noting exhibit number one will be presented during the event.

Christmas Decoration Ideas for Home Interiors

A guide to festive interior decorations excluding the dining table. Covers window displays and other areas inside the home to create a seasonal look. Offers practical tips for arranging lights, ornaments, and greenery.

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