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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1951
Page
12
Fairmont Ave resident Miss Mary Warden Boyd will travel Friday to Roanoke to spend Christmas with her brother-in-law and sister Mr and Mrs Peyton Kerns. The item notes other Christmas visits and family happenings in the area.
Fragmentary notice lists a pharmacy ad for a Rexall Store with a phone number and references to beauty aids and cards. No clear event or outcome is described.
December schedule lists a 1 30 p m executive committee Community Chest at George Washington Hotel 2 30 p m Disabled American Veterans at Legion Home 7 30 p m Miller School PTA at school and 8 p m Elles Club with Kiwanis Camp at George and other venues.
Mr and Mrs Arnold in Washington yesterday with Arnie Jr and Ann Clay Arnold. Miss Billie Jean Smith from Mary Baldwin College arrives for holidays. Braithwaites welcome daughter Carol Jane at Memorial Hospital. Marilyn Jean returns after arm treatment. Quota Club Christmas party set for 6 on Thursday. GAA plans Christmas Breakfast. reserve via Mrs Chambers Nelson. Miss Cora Beverley Morris, daughter of Mr and Mrs W Ben Kelee of Pacemene, sings in Messiah. Miss Dorothy Ann Robinson of New York City arrives for holidays to visit parents at 8 Stewart St.
A son was born December 13 to Mr and Mrs Paul Prank riage in this city. Esth er Butsler is the mother, with both families listed among local residents.
To Mr and Mrs Alvin Rinker Marlboro a girl Mrs Rinker is the former Miss Mary Stokes To Mr and Mrs Lewis H Hyde Jr 2188 Washington St a boy Mrs Hyde is the former Miss Mary To Mr and Mrs eee To Mr and Mrs Chester Glasscock The Plains a girl Mrs Glasscock is the former Miss Joanne Fishback
The article notes the winter solstice falling Saturday at 11 01 a m EST marking the sun's annual northward turn after its southern journey. It also discusses congressional pages and their duties starting at 6 00 p m with on call status during sessions.
This column advises readers on affordable hostess fashion as television brings more at home gatherings. It compares outfits from luxurious coats to velvet and satin, with tips on accessories, fit, and flattering styles. It promotes a reader service for figure shaping garments at a small cost.
Elderly scholars and writers defy age as three local men aged 80 to 90 produce sharp, impactful work. One laments quitting tennis at 80 while another, at 85, has penned five books in four years and still excels in golf. The piece argues vitality remains strong in old age when given a chance.
A fragmented recipe by Cecily Brownstone lists macaroni and cheese with butter flour and cheese ingredients. It mentions baking the mixed macaroni at 325F for about 30 minutes and includes pimientos and parsley as optional flavorings.
Advice columns discuss gift selection for weddings with thanks to a giver and invitation etiquette. A man dining with a woman should rise and stand when a third party stops by to chat, and guidance on whether giving money is proper is explored.
A fragment suggests choosing not to give money as a Christmas gift to avoid resentment and hurt feelings, noting that money can be poorly received and cause discomfort among recipients.
Lesson in English by W. L. Gordon discusses misspellings and word study. It cites a February 1950 National Ski Association test at Like Place to measure a ski jump speed of 50.4 mph by Simon Slattvik Sterner.
Fashion note promotes pattern 4870 in sizes 34 through 48 with Dandy sleeves and tiny neckline yokes. The dress favors soft drapey fabrics like rayon crepe silk or wool and requires 378 yards for size 36 with 39 inch width. Send thirty cents to Anne Adams in New York for complete illustrated instructions.
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