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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1951

Page

8

Clarke County High School Couple Announces Engagement

Mr and Mrs Charles B Asbury of Berryville announce the engagement of their daughter to William H Russell of Mr William B Russell Miss Asbury is a Clarke County High School graduate class of 51 and Henry Russell recently entered the Air Force. No wedding date set.

North Ave Charles B. Asbury Berryville William H. Russell William B. Russell Asbury Clarke County High School Russell Andley High School Air Force

Weikle Lee Engagement Noted in West Virginia

Mr and Mrs O M Weikle announce the engagement of Virginia Ellen Weikle to Albert W Lee son of Mr and Mrs A B Lee of Berryville The couple's backgrounds include Greenville High School in West Virginia Virginia Woolen Mill in Winchester and Berryville High School with military service of three and a half years in World War II Albert Lee works with his brother Roy A Lee Also in the notes Capt R G Lehman and wife will visit Col and Mrs Browne en route to Panama where he will be stationed Fort Loudoun Chapter DAR holds a luncheon at The Elms with Dr Allan T Hawthorne as guest speaker Bible classes meet at Braddock Street Methodist Church led by Mrs J F Bly and Mrs John Glaize.

O. M. Weikle Wayside W. V Virginia Ellen Albert W. Lee A. B. Lee Berryville Miss Weikle Greenville High School West Virginia Virginia Woolen Mill Winchester Mr. Lee Berryville High School Roy A. Lee R. G. Lehman Fort Loudoun Daughters of the American Revolution Glaize J. F. Bly Margaret Collins Denny Braddock St Methodist Church John Glaize

Calendar of Events List for January

Supper at Middletown school cafeteria on January 13. January 15 features Madison Lodge and Municipal Band at Rouss Hall. January 16 offers Lord Fairfax Garden Club at Mrs Leon Slavin’s home and Century Club at Mrs Edgar Whitings home. Evening meetings include Board of Control Exchange Club Rebekah Lodge Alcoholics Anonymous Moose Club and VFW Auxiliary at various venues.

Middletown School Madison Lodge Rouss Hall Lord Fairfax Garden Club Leon Slavin W. Cecil St Century Club Edgar M. Whiting

UDC Plans Dinner Observing Lee Birthday Anniversary

Turner Ashby Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy meets at Mrs Wyatt Richard’s home to finalize observance of General Robert E Lee’s birthday. A dinner is planned at the George Washington Hotel next Friday at 6 30 with Capt Charles W McLawhorn of Massanutten Military Academy as speaker. reservations via Mrs L H Stokes by Tuesday.

Turner Ashby United Daughters of the Confederacy Wyatt Richard Robert E. Lee George Washington Hotel Charles W. McLawhorn Massanutten Military Academy L. H. Stokes

James Wood Patrons Plan Another Supper

Frederick County women at James Wood High School planned a February 16 benefit supper to finish paying for cafeteria equipment. Last November about 1000 attendees raised around $800. Mrs. Arbutus Carper will oversee food, Miss Agnes Shirley handles serving, and Miss Martha and Mary Richards run ticket sales.

Frederick County James Wood High School Arbutus Carper Agnes Shirley Martha and Mary Richards

Two Attend Washington Luncheon Honoring Women Representatives

Mrs. Mildred Sowers and Mrs. Virginia Bell attended a luncheon in the Congressional room Hotel Statler Washington today at 1 p.m. honoring the eight women representatives and one woman Senator to be seated in the 82nd Congress hosted by the National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Club Ine.

Mildred Sowers Virginia Bell Statler Washington National Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Club Ine

March of the Mothers planned for January 31

Conrad Hoover Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary saw a film on the March of the Mothers to be held January 31 from 7 to 8 p m as part of the March of Dimes Campaign. Miss Bobby Conrad organized volunteers including Mrs Edward Jackson and others. Decorating at Newton D Baker Hospital was reported and six members did Community Service in December. An order for 5 000 poppies will be sent and $10 to the Department Child Welfare fund.

Conrad Hoover American Legion Auxiliary Bobby Conrad Edward Jackson Philip Fowle P. G. Ireland R. E. Griffith Noble Pierce Ralph Pollard Charles Tait Robert Manuel Claude Grim Rehabilitation Newton D. Baker Hospital G. G. Baker George Taylor Douglas Orndorf Kenneth Patton Harry Butler Poppy Department Child Welfare Fund

Junior Woman's Club Plans Bake Sale

The Clarke County Junior Woman's Club hosts guest Ralph Dorsey who shows Europe travel films. Members seek bake sale donations for next Saturday and plan a polio house to house drive January 31.

Clarke County Ralph Dorsey Europe Joseph Settle Ruth Tillette Andrew LaVelle Charles J. Enders, Jr Berryville Anne Harris Cooley Grayson Sponseller Oscar Cave Chaimen Dot Wood State Federation Paul Masser

Miss Grimm Earns Honor Society Invitation

Miss Colleen Grimm daughter of Mr and Mrs H R Grimm has been invited to membership in Kappa Delta Phi National Honor Society. She is a senior at Madison College The Century Club To Meet Tuesday at 4 PM at Mrs Edgar M Whiting home W Clifford St Rev Jennings Hobson Summit Point WV will speak on Alaska using slides to illustrate his talk.

Colleen Grimm H. R. Grimm Kappa Delta Phi Miss Grimm Madison College Century Club Tuesaday Edgar M. Whiting W. Clifford St Jennings Hobson Summit Point W. Va Alaska

Births in Bunker Hill Welcomes a Daughter

Mr and Mrs Donald Lee Rogers of Bunker Hill West Virginia announce the birth of a girl on January 12 Mrs Rogers formerly Miss Mary Carper is the proud mother and father

Donald Lee Rogers Bunker Hill W. Va Rogers Mary Carper

Home Agent's Weekly Schedule

Schedule lists 4 H and HD Club meetings from Jan 15 to Jan 19 at various locations including Round Hill Hayfield Stephens City and White Hall. Noted is an Agents District Conference on Jan 19 and a call to order cane or Hong Kong grass rope for chair seating by Feb 1.

Round Hill Stephens City Hong Kong

Secrets of Charm for Ears From Six Easy Tricks

An unhappy teen learns practical beauty tips to disguise large ears. Seven methods include shaping hair, tape to flatten ears, earrings and necklaces to divert attention, rouge placement, and daily ear-taping while a scarf provides coverage. Also a note invites readers to request an “Your Ideal Weight” booklet via the National Newspaper Service.

National Newspaper Service Michigan City Indiana

Curry of Duckling Steamed Rice Condiment Tray

Cooking's Fun offers a duck curry recipe with ingredients including a Long Island duckling, curry powder, apples, raisins and coconut. The method cooks duck in water, then makes a spice roux, thickens with broth, folds in fruit and meat, and serves with steamed rice for six portions.

$250,000 Worth of Stamps Stolen from Collector

In New York a prominent philatelist Dr. Clarence W Brazer aged 70 reported that $250,000 in rare stamps were stolen from his office during a weekend burglary while he was in Florida for vacation. Police are investigating.

New York Clarence W Brazer Florida

Local social notes from Gore and area

Prolific community roundup lists residents and visitors in Gore and nearby towns. Melvin Lineburg returns to Fort Eustis after stay with Lineburg family. Minnie Pugh improves after hospital admission. several families relocate or host visitors from Martinsburg Augusta Cumberland and Washington. various adults and children named visit or move in and out of homes across the region.

Charles Hook Gore Melvin Lineburg Fort Eustis Marion Lineburg Minnie Pugh Winchester Memorial Hospital Tacy Triplett David Link Nellie Smith Robert Augusta Bryan Kerns Earl Howard Phyliss Linda Lou Washington Les Ne Lucas Farm W. M. Wolford Edgar Rubush Jimmy Barbara Fannie Stewart Elwood Martinsburg W. Va Glenn Wisecarver Wayne Wisecarver Sidney Secrist Sandy Timmie Midleburg Leon Hook Cumberland, Md Charles Hook

Blue Ridge Players Stage Mystery in Parish House

Blue Ridge Theatre Group presents Agatha Christie mystery Ten Little Indians shortly after Easter in the Parish House. Mrs. Richard E. Byrd directs the production with proceeds earmarked to purchase an iron lung.

Lesson In English by Roberta Lee

Reading notes cover misused words and pronunciation tips. Positive comparisons use as, negative comparisons use so. Common misspellings include benevolent and benign, beneficial and benevolent. Vocabulary goal: learn one word daily with Bandye meaning to toss about and exchange insults.

Roberta Lee

New Anne Adams Pattern Offer Brings Spring Styles

Advertises pattern 4559 for sizes 12 through 40 with a wrapover jiffy dress design. Notes fabric yardage for size 16 and contrasts, plus complete illustrated instructions and easy sewing. Also promotes a Spring Pattern Book collection with one-yard patterns and handbag instructions.

Anne Adams Winchester Star Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N. Y

107 Year Old to Give His Friends a Break in Rochester

Ed Van Dyne of Rochester New York will be 107 on Monday. He plans a pre birthday party Saturday to let guests have Sunday to recuperate. He explains the party is for his friends and he will celebrate early.

Rochester N. Y Ed van Dyne

Self Introduction Etiquette and Cover Charge Clarified

A man should state his name without a Mr prefix when introducing himself unless he holds a title such as Doctor. A cover charge is the extra fee for access to entertainment like music and dancing in a dining room setting.

Harry Williams Williams

Hostess Is Seen As Real Head Of The Table

In a compact note the piece argues that the hostess, not the host, governs the table setting and social flow, emphasizing traditional dining etiquette and who orchestrates the meal.

Influenza Deaths Rise Across English Towns

Britain's Health Ministry reports 458 people died of influenza in London last week along with 125 in major towns in England and Wales. Northern England, especially the Liverpool region, bore the heaviest toll. most deaths were among the elderly. A serious outbreak was also reported in Sweden, Lapland, Germany, Belgium and Greenland.

London Britain Health Ministry England Wales Liverpool Sweden Lapland Germany Belgium Greenland

Boyce School Hosts Male Beauty Pageant

A male beauty pageant will be held in the Boyce School auditorium on January 19 at 8 p m to benefit Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Proceeds will fund a new church heating system.

BOYCE Emmanuel Episcopal Church

Nasi battle commander named von Rundatedt

A World War II note identifies the Nasi commander at the December 1944 Battle of the Bulge as General von Rundatedt.

Nasi von Rundatedt

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Miss Asbury Mr. Russell Weikle-Lee Brownes DAR Brooks Pharmacy RED Cross Foot Nape Helen Buckley UDC Lee James Wood Legion Auxiliary Woolens S. Braddock St Winchester Snvnusinng Givin Junior Woman's Club Miss Home Agent's Hayfield HD Club Walter Solomon A. m Harrisonburg John Robert Powers John oOne Cecily Brownstone Gore Victor Hoover Danny Guy Oats Oats Eva Riley Margaret and Junior William Wolford Blue Ridge Anna Holoms W. L. Gordon the Commercial & Savings Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Warner's Brassieres Clara Fultz BENTZ B. F. Goodrich S. Loudoun St HELL Valley Ave Valley Pride Coffee The Mervel W. Adams N. Cameron ST Elsie-Kay Braddock St Columbia Yarns Columbia Cather’s Department Store A. Kenley Timberlake European Child Relief Center Hodgson & Brown Jewelers & Reg. Optometrists Dial W. Boscawen St Anderson E. Boscawen St Rattlers Gaunt Lovett Brothers Enowuee Peor Test Wesley Pete Kay Naturalizers Westports Carmelletes Valley Shoe N. Loudoun
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