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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1950
Page
8
News notes that Nancy Wolfe and James Edwin Arnold Jr announce their engagement by her parents in Charles Town West Virginia. Arnold is the son of James E. Arnold and spouse from Luckett. The wedding is planned for spring.
Local clubs and organizations publish a schedule of events including Ladies Aid at Ebenezer Church Whitacre, Creative Dance Group on Loudoun, Rotary Club at George Washington hotel, Quota Club in Congregational Christian basement, Turner Ashby Chapter dinner for Gen Lee's birthday, Round Hill Community Hall dedication, Welltown WSCS, Friendship Fire Co Auxiliary bake sale, JCC meeting at George, Woodmen of the World, and American Legion Auxiliary bake sale at McPhail Paint Co.
Mr and Mrs J W Owens announce the marriage of their daughter Margaret to Frank M Kiger Jr The ceremony was at the Baptist Church parsonage on Wednesday Jan 11 Dr E T Clark officiated The bride wore silver brocade and yellow rosebud corsage Mrs Kiger is a secretary bookkeeper for Lupton Orchard Service Inc Mr Kiger works for Standard Oil in Winchester
Miss Ritter becomes the bride of Cpl John Hurley in a double ring ceremony at Braddock Street Methodist Church on October 1. The couple plans a Washington and Maryland honeymoon and will reside in Washington where Hurley serves as a photo technician at Bolling Field.
Mr. McSherry Lupton of Winchester detailed travels through England Scotland Denmark Sweden Holland France Italy Switzerland and other countries to members of the Junior Woman's Club of Clarke County. He noted favorable comments about American soldiers and said he attended 17 Rotary meetings in seven countries.
Mrs. Stella VanCamp has returned to her Parkway home after a four week surgical stay at Winchester Memorial Hospital. She is convalescing satisfactorily.
The article cites Rebecca Perry from the Journal of Living noting women over fifty possess poise and assurance that surpasses younger beauty queens. It urges embracing maturity as creativity and serenity, citing examples like Roosevelt Barrymore and Rinehart, and advising women to cultivate new experiences rather than chase youth.
Mr Howard Nulton sails on the Caronia for an 80 day voyage with 556 passengers spanning 27 ports including South Africa Egypt and the Mediterranean. The Cunard Thos Cook and American Express cruise features extended land tours and Holy Year Rome visit. Also notes a February meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars with reports on aid to veterans card party plans and a Seventh district gathering.
Mr and Mrs Leonard Perry of 8 Cameron St have recently moved into their new home on Montague Ave.
A daughter was born January 17 to Mr and Mrs Henry Tumb lin of Round Hill. The mother is formerly Miss Elizabeth Jarvis. An additional birth is noted for Mr and Mrs Keith Keister.
Mrs. Keister appears as the former Miss Hazel Wyand in a brief notice from Romney West Virginia naming the couple and confirming Mrs. Keisters former name.
Clarice L. Scott a U S Bureau of Home Economics clothing specialist began sewing as a child and built a career designing functional garments. Her latest handi coat features many pockets and a shoulder strap carryall for groceries. Scott’s work spans education research and wartime women’s work clothes emphasizing practical, comfortable designs for everyday tasks.
The bridegroom elect’s parents should call at the bride’s home soon after engagement news. When introduced to Miss Brown again avoid saying I know her and instead say I have already had the pleasure of meeting Miss Brown.
English lesson notes by W. L. Gordon discuss common misuse and mispronunciations. It covers preferred phrasing for stock wording, pronunciation tips for danseuse, and guidance on spelling and usage of related synonyms.
Anne Adams Pattern 4557 offers a flattering shirt frock with shawl collar and paneled skirt in sizes 34 to 50. Size 36 requires 4 1 8 yards of 39 inch fabric and includes illustrated fit instructions. Send 25 cents to Anne Adams, Winchester Evening Star, for pattern and order form. Also available is the Anne Adams Pattern Book for Spring with a free one yard blouse pattern.
Daily word focus expands vocabulary with the term impelling defined as driving or forcing action. Learners study usage, synonyms, and context to sharpen communication skills.
A quotation highlights a motivating sense of duty that spurred the individual to press ahead. The remark frames duty as the core impelling force behind his forward motion and actions.
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