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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1950

Page

8

Invitations Issued To Browne McLaren Wedding

Invitations have been issued for the wedding reception of Miss Natalie Brockenbrough Browne daughter of Mr and Mrs Horace Cartmell Browne and Lt Milton Wiley McLaren Jr son of Mr and Mrs M W McLaren of Santa Maria California. The ceremony was performed February 4 at 8 oclock in the evening at the bride’s parents home and was witnessed by members of both families. The reception will be held at the George Washington Hotel.

Natalie Brockenbrough Browne Horace Cartmell Browne Milton Wiley McLaren Jr M. W. McLaren Santa Maria Cal George Washington Hotel

Calendar of events January 17 to 19 activities

Community happenings list multiple meetings and social events across dates. Activities include boards, clubs, AAUW groups, Ladies Aid societies, Kiwanis, Rotary, Quota, Daughters of the Confederacy, church gatherings, and a dedication program at Round Hill Community Hall with locations in Exchange, Leicester Street, Peyton Street, George Washington Hotel, and various local homes.

George Washington Hotel Quota Club Congregational Christian Church Turner Ashby United Daughters of the Confederacy Gen. Lee Round Hill Welltown WSCS Emmett Taylor

Mrs Flournoy Set to Address UDC on Gen Lee Birthday

Mrs Flournoy of Lexington will speak to UDC members on January 19 celebrating Gen Lee's birthday. She addresses Staunton High School students that morning, then travels to Winchester. A Longwood College graduate and author of The Twin Patriots she serves as Lee Chapel custodian. Dinner at 6 30 pm January 19 at the George Washington Hotel with reservations via Mrs Bryarly.

Turner South Washington and Lee Douglas Freeman Flournoy UDC Lee Chapel Lexington William Flournoy Washington and Lee University

Mrs Evans Hosts Pupils In Recital At Lutheran Church

Mrs Rudolph Evans presents her piano students in a recital at 3 oclock Saturday afternoon at the Lutheran Church. Named performers include Carolyn Hughes Rosslyn Hughes Stephen Fretwell Jackie Fretwell Howard Lewis Deedee Huntsberry Bonnie Schwalb Mary Evans Carolyn Terretta Mary Lee Malden Stanley Dunn Dixie Dunn Sylvia Stine Anita Pennypacker Kenneth Place Anita Bame Sally Madden Shirley Hulver Jane Barnett Joan Canter and Mary Martha Eisenberg.

Rudolph Evans Lutheran Church Carolyn Rosslyn Hughes Stephen Jackie Fretwell Howard Lewis Deedee Huntsberry Bonnie Schwalb Mary Evans Carolyn Terretta Mary Lee Malden Stanley Dixie Dunn Sylvia Stine Anita Pennypacker Kenneth Place Anita Bame Sally Madden Shirley Hulver Jane Barnett Joan Canter Mary Martha Eisenberg

Junior Century Club Meets Tomorrow Evening

The Junior Century Club will meet at 3 30 p m tomorrow with Miss Elizabeth Barr at 221 West Boscawen Street. Mrs Wyatt Richard reports her husband improving after a weekend in Philadelphia. The Ladies Aid Society of the EUB Church meets tonight at 7 30 with Mrs Earl Cather at 28 Peyton Street.

Board of Control Exchange Club Modern Art Group AAUW J. A. Hotinger Leicester St Ladies Aid Society EUB Carl Cather Peyton St Moose Club Rebekah Lodge Market St Alcoholics Anonymous Ae Friendship Fire Co Gertrude Barton Nursery J. W. Arthur Fairfax Lane Kiwanis Club George Washington Hotel Jr. Century Club Elizabeth Barr W. Boscawen St Ladies Aid Ebeneger Christian Church Minnie Carpenter Whitacre Junior Century Club Boscawen St Wyatt Richard Philadelphia Doctors’ Clinic Ladies Aid Society of the EUB Church

HD Club Metes Tomorrow at Stephens City Home

Demon stration Club meets with Mrs. W. C. Adams at 10 a.m. tomorrow for an all day session.

Stephens City Home Demonstration Club W. C. Adams Tomoroow

Miss Kendrick To Wed Mr Minor

Announcement of the engagement of Miss Lucille Kendrick daughter of Mrs George E Kendrick and the late Mr Kendrick to Mr Charles E Minor of New Martinsville WV. Miss Kendrick a Fairmont West Virginia College graduate has lived in Virginia since 1937. Mr Minor son of Mrs C E Minor Fairmont WV earned an engineering degree from Purdue and works at Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company New Martinsville. The wedding is planned for spring.

Lucille Kendrick George E. Kendrick Mr. Kendrick Charles E. Minor New Martinsville W. Va Kendrick West Virginia College Fairmont Virginia Minor C. E. Minor Mr. Minor Purdue University Ph. Gamma Delta Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company New Martinse

Birth on January 16 to Mr and Mrs Garland Shoe maker

A baby boy was born January 16 to Mr Garland Shoe maker and his wife Mrs Shoe maker the former Miss Rosa lind Larrick in Gore.

Richmond official visits Frederick County schools

Miss Elizabeth Henson of Richmond Assistant State Supervisor of Elementary Schools visited Frederick County to discuss the overall state of school work with local officials. She toured Miller School Stephens City School and SVA School during the visit.

Elizabeth Henson Richmond Frederick County Miller Stephens City SVA

Local Recap of Family Gatherings and Visits in Opequon

Opequon residents report a recent turkey dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Painter with many relatives present including the McDonald and McDonald families. The column lists visits, hospital trips, funerals and weekend travels involving Funkhouser Bly Lockhart Pultz Madis and others across Maryland and West Virginia. Master James Wallace remains ill at home.

Opequon Andrew Painter John McDonald Lester McDonald Joyce Barbara Lester David Judy Mason Richard McDonald Joe Kern B. E. Hammon Eunice Painter Joyce McDonald Inwood Dwight Funkhouser Jr New Jersey Joe Lockhart Shifflet Patterson Clinton Pultz West Virginia Robert Madis Jessie Matheney James Wallace

Social rounds in High View and surrounding towns

On January 17 residents report visits from relatives and friends across Washington Arlington Winchester Front Royal Pittsburgh and Richmond. Local families note improvements and gatherings including the Re fuge Young Adult Class meeting with Mrs Henry and multiple weekend visits.

High View Ernest Morningstar Washington Martin Koenig Arlington Paul Koenig Marion White A. W Conner Refuge Henry Earl Grim Lizzie Eversole Winchester

Army to test dried foods for GIs in new trial

Washington reports the Army plans a renewed program to feed dehydrated foods to soldiers. Improved drying methods allow quick reconstitution and storage savings. Monthly servings include dried potatoes eggs apples onions and other items through 1951 with mixed views on taste.

Washington Army Army Quartermasters Corps

Modern Etiquette Question on Group Dining Plans

A reader asks if a host should preorder meals for six to eight guests or let each person choose. The answer favors preordering to avoid inconvenience. The column begins with etiquette guidance on wedding ring visibility during the ceremony.

Question and Answer on Wedding Ring and Potato Skin

The Q and A explain two small etiquette points. One asks which finger to wear a ring on the third finger of the right hand. The other confirms that guests may eat the skin of a baked potato, as many consider it the best part.

Sam's Almanac Promises Years of Useful Reference

The fourteenth edition of Sam's Almanac offers dates weather and lists of Congress Governors and United Nations members. It emphasizes compact facts and is priced at 25 cents postpaid. A Pillow feather question notes 18 geese yield about three pounds of feathers for a 22 by 30 inch pillow.

Congress United Nations R. GL. A

Silhouette Pattern 4702 for Spring Fashion

Anne Adams pattern 4702 offers a flyaway silhouette with a back pleated skirt and Mandarin collar bolero. Sizes 12 to 20, yardage listed for blouse and suit, complete illustrated instructions, mail 25 cents to pattern dept in New York for the booklet and four pattern options.

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

Age requirements for boys joining the Boy Scouts

The article outlines the age requirements imposed on boys who become Boy Scouts, effective September 1, 1949. It specifies minimum ages and any progression or rank limits applicable to new entrants under the federal or local guidelines referenced.

Boy Scouts

Lesson In English by W. L. Gordon

Lesson notes common language errors and usage tips from W L Gordon. Highlights include correct allusion language pronounciation misspellings and a daily word study featuring ulterior with examples and advice on expanding vocabulary.

W. L. Gordon

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder origin

The saying appears in Molly Bawn chapter 12 attributed to Mrs Margaret Hungerford. It signals a late 19th century sentiment popularized by her novel about beauty and perception.

Molly Bawn Margaret Hungerford

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