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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1951
Page
8
Mrs. has announced the engagement of her daughter Constance Sperry to Conway B Fitzwater E M 2 USN son of Mr and Mrs Raymond L Fitzwater of this city Miss attended Warren County High School and is now employed by the
Out of town guests attend the afternoon wedding at Christ Episcopal Church for Miss Susan Knight and Mr. J Victor Arthur Jr. Among those pictured are Mrs. Charles F. Gillet grandmother of the bride and Miss Lillian D. Gillet of Newport News Col Norman D. Gillet USA of Washington Col Robert Knox USA Ret Mrs Knox and Mr Robert Knox Jr of Chevy Chase Md Mrs Albert G Martin of Chevy Chase Mr and Mrs Charles P Knight and Miss Jane Carter Knight of New Market Mr and Mrs Neil Hoke of Ariane Mr and Mrs David Man of Braddock Heights Md Mr Charles D Arthur of Columbia S C Mrs Cover Symington and Mrs James Piper of Baltimore Mr and Mrs Nelson Cover of Owings Mills Md and Mr and Mrs John Barnes Carr Miss Mary Greenway Carr and John Carr Jr of Clarkesdale Mississippi
The Women’s Auxiliary of Memorial Hospital hosts its New Year’s Eve ball at the George Washington Hotel with more than 200 reservations from guests including Mr and Mrs. i W t Jr and other local families. Wedding party and out of town guests travel from Easton Pa and Halltown W Va for Miss Susan Knight and Mr J Victor Arthur Jr. celebration.
December events list includes Woodmen of the World at 8 p.m. Eagles Home hosts Fraternal Order of Eagles. December 31 features Madison Lodge 8 p.m. McKinley Chapter Eastern Star at City Hall and Municipal Band at Rouss Auditorium.
Mr and Mrs Jesse B the Jr and their son Jesse Jr return home on Route 2 after spending Christmas with Mr Prather and family in Martinsburg. Memorial Hospital notes patient Motland of 2 W Leicester St suffers a broken leg from a Saturday ice fall. Woodstock visitors include Mr and Mrs J R McCormick who spent Christmas with Purcell Fincham and Pra Fisher families. Mrs Warner of Benson is listed as a hospital patient.
To Mr and Mrs Harold Chamberlin Rawson W Va a boy. Mrs Chamberlin is the former Miss Dorothy Gayheart. To Mr and Mrs Raymond Burke 304 Chestnut St a boy. Mrs Burke is the former Miss Dorothy Sencindiver.
A reader question set offers etiquette guidance. If unable to stay full during a home musicale, explain beforehand to the hostess and depart near the door. Do not form friendships beyond the hostess’s wishes. Do not delay a first call beyond two weeks. The bread and butter plate stays until dessert is served.
Language note style item lists common errors in usage pronunciation and spelling. The piece covers misused phrases like I cannot help believing and mispronounced words like monosyllabic. It provides examples for magnet and related synonyms for reside and stay. It reflects instructional tone for English learners with brief word study prompts.
A sizable crowd attended the annual Christ mas Eve Candlelight and Communion service at the Episcopal Church led by Rev. Francis B. Rhein. Local families and visitors joined in holiday greetings as residents shared Christmas with relatives and friends.
A reader notes daily vocabulary building with the word avid meaning eager and greedy. The entry presents the pronunciation and example sentence illustrating avid curiosity prompting a question.
The article promotes owning a hairpiece to easily change style for any occasion. It details European hair as best for color and longevity, with nylon or silk synthetics as cheaper but inferior. It describes several specific styles, including Victorian braids, directoire curls, and ponytails, plus an offer to obtain a posture booklet via a mail request.
Berryville residents host a wide list of visitors during Christmas and New Year. Alexandria Falls Church Philadelphia Washington Amherst Chicago North Augusta Norfolk Staunton Richmond and other locales are represented by relatives friends and faculty members visiting over the holidays.
Washington spent Christmas with the Shenk family in their Treadwell Street home. Merton and Miss Muriel Browne hosted relatives Gerard L. Evescaine Gaeeee, Gerard Jr., Belle, in Evansville, before visiting Bethlehem Penn. Annie Stribling hosted John Stribling Sr. and Louise in Annapolis with Lt. John Stribling Jr. and daughters Anne and Shirley Carter of Alexandria. Peggy Stalnaker with William Stalnaker and family of Alexandria. Pfc John McIntosh and Mrs McIntosh left to visit Bear and George Ashe on Church Street. Lloyd McWilliams of Pikesville Md. visits with Emily McCord. Mrs David H Allen fell at home Monday morning.
Advertises pattern 4919 for a feminine sleepwear nightgown with draw string bows. Lists sizes id 14 16 18 20 and fabric yardage for size 16. Includes illustrated instructions and fit testing. Send 30 cents to The Winchester Star Pattern Dept New York address with name and address.
The Third Army presented Col Ginn with a certificate praising his leadership and service during a period of strain on hospital facilities. Born in Berryville he studied at Hampden Sydney and William and Mary, earning a medical degree in 1927 and serving in the Medical Corps ever since.
Berryville native Col. Holmes Ginn Jr. earned the Third Army Certificate of Achievement for outstanding services as Surgeon for Headquarters, Third Army, Fort McPherson, Georgia, from August 25, 1950, to December 7, 1951, with Lt. Gen. John R. Hodge presenting the recognition.
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