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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1955

Page

7

Engagement Announced for Jean Frances Anderson

Mr and Mrs Frank Anderson of Millwood Ave announce the engagement of their daughter Jean Frances to Norman Shaw Smith son of Mr and Mrs Stanley S Smith of Virginia Beach and West Palm Beach Fla Miss Anderson is a Handley High School graduate class of 1954 and a freshman at Averett College Danville She serves on the student council Mr Smith is a 1954 graduate of Virginia Episcopal School Lynchburg and attends the University of North Carolina He belongs to Zeta Psi fraternity No wedding date has been set.

Frank Anderson Millwood Ave Jean Frances Norman Shaw Smith Stanley S. Smith Virginia Beach West Palm Beach Fla Zeta Psi Fraternity

Mrs Sanders Weds Jerry Myers in Hagerstown Ceremony

Mrs Nellie Unger Sanders of N Loudoun Street and Jerry Myers of Appomattox County wed January 27 at Washington Square Methodist Church in Hagerstown Maryland. Rev Charles M Lefew officiated. The bride is daughter of Mrs Jack Williams and the late Frank Unger. The groom is son of the late Mr and Mrs John Myers. He works at Rockingham Poultry and they will reside at 413 N Loudoun St.

Nellie Unger Sanders N. Loudoun St Jerry Myers Appomattox County Hagerstown Charles M. Lefew Washington Square Methodist Church Myers Jack Williams W. Monmouth St Frank Unger John Myers Rockingham Poultry Loudoun St

Winchester Garden Club Groups Plan March 28 Lectures

The Winchester Council of Garden Clubs held a Thursday meeting at Mrs. H B McCormac Jr s home to finalize plans for lectures by Mr and Mrs Stuart Haller of Frederick Md on March 28 The Colonial Garden Club chairs the event while the Little Garden Club handles publicity Old Fredericktown Garden Club provides hospitality and Lord Fairfax Garden Club sells tickets Winchester Charles Town W Va hosts tomorrow

Winchester Council of Garden Clubs H. B. McCormac Stewart St Stuart Haller Frederick Colonial Garden Club Little Garden Club Old Fredericktown

Calendar of Events Scheduled for January and February

January 29 offers an oyster dinner at Brakeblok cafeteria hosted by the Auxil iary to Shawnee Fire Dept. January 31 features Public Code Classes at Radio Club Route 50 East at 7 30 p m Madison Lodge 8 p m Municipal Band at Rouss Hall 8 p m Duplicate Bridge Club at George Washington Hotel February 1 includes Lions Club at George Washington Hotel 12 15 p m Century Club with Mrs James A Miller 4 p m American Legion at Legion Home 7 30 p m Board of Control of Exchange Club 8 p m Eagles Auxiliary at Eagles Home 8 p m Loyal Order of Moose 8 p m Camera Club at Murphys 8 p m Rebekah Lodge 8 p m Alcoholics Anonymous at Baptist Church 203 W Piccadilly St

Brakeblok Shawnee Fire Dept Radio Club Route 50 East Madison Lodge Rouss Hall George Washington Hotel Lions Club Century Club James A. Miller American Legion Legion Home Board of Control of Exchange Club Eagles Eagles Home Loyal Order of Moose Camera Club Murphy's Rebekah Lodge Alcoholics Anonymous At Baptist Church Piccadilly St

Ever Ready Class Meeting Set For Tuesday At Mrs Rookers Home

The Ever Ready Class of the Presbyterian Church will meet Tuesday at 7 45 p m at the home of Mrs William Rooker on Piccadilly Street Mrs J C McCormack will be co hostess.

The Presbyterian Church William Rooker Piccadilly St J. C. McCormack

Local Personal Notices From Memorial Hospital to Navy Departures

Mrs. Charles Griffith of Strasburg is a patient in Memorial Hospital. Douglas Wayne Hardy born January 25 at Memorial. Walter H. Bursey Jr. has arrived in Cuba with the US Navy. Several locals visit relatives in Wilmington and Roanoke. Mrs. Whitlock and Miss Sjostrom attend mid semester events while others host gatherings at homes on Stewart and Fairmont avenues.

Charles Griffith Strasburg Memorial Hospital Mervil Hardy Woodland Ave Douglas Wayne Hardy Walter H. Bursey, Jr Mary E. Bursey Kerr St Cuba C. L. Whitlock

Women of Moose Invited to Mid-Winter Conference

Winchester Chapter 1367 Women of the Moose receive an invitation to the annual Mid-Winter conference in Alexandria led by the College of Regents. Members plan to attend the Alexandria meeting and the Charles Town Virginia session tomorrow. A ritual practice occurs Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the Moose Home with all ritual staff attending.

Winchester Women of the Moose College of Regents Alexandria Charles Town Moose

Courtfield Ave. Update After NYC Visit

After spending the past two weeks in New York City, Courtfield Avenue residents return home and resume routine activities.

O Courtfield Ave New York City

Births January 28 At Mr and Mrs Isaac Thomas 311 Jefferson St

A boy was born to Mr and Mrs Isaac Thomas of 311 Jefferson Street. The mother is the former Miss Helen Kaknis. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Rudy Musulin of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. The mother is the former Miss Gladys Lachut.

Isaac Thomas Jefferson St Thomas Helen Kaknis Rudy Musulin Pittsburgh Musulin Gladys Lachut

Beauty Jamboree To Be Filmed For Television

The Beauty Jamboree at Round Hill Community Center will be filmed for television. About 50 Frederick County women participate across three days next week with plans led by Ruth Hoagland and assisted by Trudy Dye Jane Cleeland and Margaret McNeilly.

Round Hill Frederick County Ruth Hoagland Better Farming Magazine Country Gentleman Trudy Dye Jane Cleeland Margaret McNeilly Magazine New York Winchester-Frederick County Violet Wraithh Indiana United States Virginia Agnes Shirley

Slusher Named Outstanding Young Farmer in Blue Ridge

Roger O. Slusher Jr., 34, of Floyd County and World War I veteran, was named the outstanding young farmer in the Blue Ridge area at a event held in Galax.

Galax Roger O. Slusher, Jr Floyd County Blue Ridge

Secrets of Charm for Top Heavy Figures

Expert advice divides figures into three types with emphasis on disguising top heavy traits. It recommends dark blouses and light skirts with movement, rounded shoulders, raglan sleeves, belting, and medium hats while avoiding light tops, shoulder fullness, padded shoulders, bulky scarves, and oversized hats to flatter the silhouette.

What’s Your Line What Fashion Tricks Do For Figures

Fashion guidance by John Robert Powers urges ladies with fuller hips to use eye catching details on upper body and subdued skirts to balance proportions. Tips include light blouses with ruffles, roomy hip jackets, large collars, and a hat to add bulk on small shoulders. Obtain the full guide by writing to Secrets of Charm at National Newspaper Service Box 305 Michigan City Indiana with return envelope.

Secrets of Charm National Newspaper Service Michigan City Indiana

Blue Ridge Players Set Spring Play February 17 18

Blue Ridge Players will present The Royal Family on February 17 and 18 in the Clarke County High School auditorium. Net proceeds go to a charity to be chosen later. Cast includes Nancy Friant as Julie Bert Weiss as Gwen Mich Claggett as Fanny Ed Lee as Dean Bill Mitchell as Tony Bild Clagett as the Hindu servant and Bill West as Oscar Wolfe. Tickets go on sale February 1 at G and M Music Center Gardiners in Boyce and Coiners in Berryville with reduced rates for students.

Royal Family Blue Ridge Players Clarke County High School George Kaufman Edna Feber Barrymore Cavendish Julie Nancy Friant Gwen Bert Weiss Fanny Mich Claggett Déan Ed Lee Tony Bill Mitchell Bild Clagett Oscar Wolfe Bill West G. and M. Music Center Gardiners Drug Store Boyce and

Teen Age Dances Draw Large Crowds at Guard Armory

Over 200 teens attended each Saturday dance at the National Guard Armory for the past two weeks. The events run 8 to 11 PM with 25 cents admission, special entertainment, and prizes. Aiken and the Winchester Recreation Department organize with Handley and James Wood students and local orchestra partners.

National Guard Amory Charles Aiken Winchester Recreation Department Handley James Wood Aiken Helen Rinard Margaret Crisman Diana Bauserman Betty Haymaker Ann Sullivan Carlotta Wisecarver John Hollis Tommy Baker Bill Shendon Todd Stuart Tommy Glass Eileen Cahill Anna M. Smalls Tommy Binner Susan Crisman Charles Shewbridge of Handley Shirley Bolton Joyce Larrick Peggy McCarthy Bobby Cook Mary Jane Clayton Leta Mae Grumm Jack Santmier

Winchester Church Council to Meet Tuesday Night

The Winchester Church Council will hold a brief meeting on Tuesday night after the Week of Prayer service. Evening services begin tomorrow at 7:45 at the First E.U.B. Church led by Dr. Clarence Crawford of Calvary Baptist. Morning services of 45 minutes run daily at 10:30 all next week.

Winchester Church Council E.U.B Clarence Crawford Calvary Baptist Church

Often Misspelled Ferment and Foment Clarified

The pair of terms often confused in spelling are ferment meaning to agitate or churn and foment meaning to encourage or incite. The note contrasts their meanings and common usage in teaching contexts.

Modern Etiquette Questions and Answers

A Q and A on office manners dinners and wedding dress etiquette. A female executive should rise to talk business if the visit is lengthy. introductions are best done before seating. a bride in traveling attire should wear a corsage rather than carry a bouquet.

Lesson In English By W. L. Gordon

A short English lesson lists common usage errors and pronunciation tips. It explains wait for versus wait on, clarifies abyss pronunciation, offers synonyms for idle, and ends with a daily vocabulary note defining nonentity and its usage.

W. L. Gordon

Farm Bureau TV Appearance Announced for Channel V

Robert Dailey of the Frederick County Farm Bureau said Robert Flemming, secretary of the American Farm Bureau Federation, will appear on TV today between 5 and 5 30 p m over Channel V.

Robert Dailey Frederick County Farm Bureau Robert Flemming American Farm Bureau Federation TV Today Channel V

Church Notices and Schedules for Week of Prayer

Weekly church notices list services at First E U B South Loudoun Presbyterian George D Jackson minister and Sacred Heart Catholic details. Includes mass times, novena, prayer groups, Bible classes, and Scout activities for Monday to Thursday. Colored St Paul A M E Church schedules Sunday School at 10 am and worship at 11 am and 8 pm with midweek prayer. St Stephens C M FE Church pastor Rev E W Wilkinson.

the Presbyterian Church Loudoun Street George D. Jackson P. H Sprenkle Mr Duckwell Young Peoples Ivy Room William Rooker McFaden Sacred Heart Catholic S. Loudoun Street Robert Hickman Carl F. Zeterberg Colored St. Paul A. M. E N. Loudoun J T. Mays George D_ Cary

Methodist Church Services Announced

Garfield Street church schedules Sunday School at 10 a.m. with Garfield Prather as superintendent and an 11 a.m. morning service led by the pastor. Prayer service is set for Wednesday at 8 p.m. John Mann Church on E Cork Street lists Sunday School at 10 a.m. with Mrs Addie Davis as superintendent and Holy Communion at 11 a.m.

Melford Walker Garfield Prather

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