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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1948

Page

10

Evelyn Preston Hosts A Miscellany Shower For Isabel Larrick

Miss Isabel Larrick, bride-elect, to wed July 6 to William Brown, honored at 4 p m shower at 448 W Leicester hosted by Evelyn Preston. Guests included Nancy Bond Rusk Jeanne Robinson Kitty Lou Arnold Dorothy Trout O Connell Irene Johnson Robinson Betsy Conklin and Mrs Be T Snyder Don Buckley Gilbert Tillot A H Cahill. Also guests Mr and Mrs Joseph Schroth planning Washington Conn visit. The Rev J Peyton Craighill and family planned a month vacation at Rock Baths Camp near Lexington. Ralph Ritenour underwent a serious operation at the Medical College of Richmond Hospital.

Evelyn Preston W. Leicester Isabel Ck William Brown Nancy Bond Rusk Jeanne Robinson Kitty Lou Arnold Dorothy Trout Ee O'Connell Irene Johnson Robinson Betsy Conklin Mesdames BE. T. Synder Don Buckley Gilbert Tillot A. H. Cahill J. P. Craighill Millwood J. Peyton Craighill Christ Episcopal Church Ilwood Ughter Lydia Rochelle Ester N.J Lloyd of MacDonald Craighill Theiversity of Virginia Aighill Rock Baths Lexington Ritenour Richmond Hospital Ralph Ritenour Edical College of Richmond

Births June 29 To Malone and Ricds Families

A boy was born June 29 to Mr and Mrs David Malone of 1 Mrs Malone is formerly Miss Margaret Knight. A son born to Mr and Mrs Clark Ricds of Strasburg. Mrs Ric is the former Miss Elizabeth Hupp.

David Malone Malone Margaret Knight Clark Ricds Strasburg Ricis Elizabeth Hupp

Calendar of events across communities on July 1 and 2

Evening Star notes daylight saving time differences and lists July 1 activities including Alcoholics Anonymous, GAA council at Elks, Gore Baptist church events, Boy Scouts, and a business meeting. July 2 covers Round Hill community gathering, Ladies aid at a private home, and Woodmen of the World lodge activities.

Boyce Alcholics Anonymous Council of Gaa Elks Gore Baptist Church Gore Boy Scouts GAA Citizens of Round Hill Ladies Aid of Congregational Church Clarence Brill M. Woodmen

Community Camp Trip For Cedars At Baptist Church

Three from here attend Cedars Baptist camp leaving Monday for a week at the church camp. The group includes Kitty Lee Clark Mary Lou Watson and Nancy Ann Beverly Hilton from First Baptist. They will be driven by Mr and Mrs B S Hilton with the latter as Sunday school superintendent.

Cedars Kitty Lee Clark Mary Lou Watson Nancy Ann Beverly Hilton First Baptist Church Marianna B. S. Hilton

Rosier Plans July 3 Wedding at St Johns Lutheran

Colleen Elizabeth Rosier daughter of Mr and Mrs G L Rosier will marry at 8 p m July 3 in St Johns Lutheran church. Attendants include bridesmaids Miss Betty Lou Bradfield and Miss Mary Elizabeth Ashwood, ring bearer Master Michael, best man Mr David Allamong, ushers Mr Donald Smith and Mr Ronny Ashwood. Music by Mrs Connie Berry and Miss Patsy Keckley.

Colleen Elizabeth Rosier G. L. Rosier St. Johns Lutheran Church Williams Stanley Watins Ruth Watkins Arlington Betty Lou Bradfield Mary Elizabeth Ashwood Michael Watkins David Allamong Donald Smith Ronny Ashwood Connie Berry Patsy Keckley

Miss Lucy Kurtz Visits St. Petersburg Social Visit

Miss Lucy Kurtz visits St. Petersburg as guest of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Snyder. Mrs. Snyder is formerly Lena Kurtz of the city. Lawn party by Timber Ridge church ladies aid schedules ice cream and cake on July 3 at 6 p.m. EST. The report also notes residents traveling to Hot Springs for the Fourth.

Lucy Kurtz Thomas Snyder St. Petersburg Snyder Lena Kurtz Ladies Aid of Timber Ridge Schdule Ladies Aid Timber Ridge Christian Church Hot Springs F.L. Largent Jr Philip Glaize Duncan Gibb Front Royal

Millwood Social Notes and Weekend Visits

Millwood society column notes several visits and gatherings. Isabelle and Ashton Lee of New York plan to visit their Rosy home and family, with a pre-dinner cocktail at Walter Lee’s and a 4th July dance at the Blue Ridge Club.

Isabelle Lee Ashton Lee New York Rosy Bene Walter Lee Walter Lees River House Blue Ridge Club Thomas H. B. Meade University of Michigan Ann Arbor Louis B. Meade George Greenhalgh Springsberry Greenhalgh Laing Warbridge Gibbs Baker Chevy Chase, Md A. R. Dunning A. A. Baldwin Blue Ridge Country Club Stacy Lloyd Roland G. Mitchell Vaida Malcolm von Berhern

Women with 5 Degrees Never Stops Studying

Dora Parkinson, 60, Earns fifth degree from Mississippi State College for Women. A lifelong educator and author, she has lectured across the South and earned a PhD in psychology, while her husband Burney Parkinson led a university presidency. She advocates cradle to grave learning.

Columbus Miss Dora” Parkinson North South Carolina Chicora College Furman University Laurens Heads Education Ass University of Alabama Alabama Education Assn University of South Carolina MSCW Parkinson

Isabel Larrick Announces Wedding Attendants

Miss Isabel Virginia Larrick daughter of Mr and Mrs Emory Larrick will marry Mr William Brown at 2 p m July 6 in First Baptist Church Attendants include matron of honor Mrs Gilbert Tallotson maid of honor Miss Philliss Horton bridesmaids Misses Ann Robinson Evelyn Preston Katherine Arnold Betsy Conklin ring bearer Larry Brown best man Mr Winfield Scott ushers Mr William Pifer Ben Dutton August Cahill Donald Larrick Boyd Hamman

Isabel Virginia Larrick Emory Larrick First Baptist Church William Brown Lee Brown Gilbert Tallotson Philliss Horton Richlands Mary Washington College Ann Robinson Evelyn Preston Katharine Arnold Betsy Conklin Larry Brown Brown Winfield Scott West Point William Pifer Ben Dutton August Cahill Donald Larrick Boyd Hamman

Lesson In English by W. L. Gordon

W L Gordon explains common word misuses including ingenious versus ingenious and radiator pronunciation. It covers misspellings burrow and burrow and urges daily vocabulary growth with the line use a word three times and it is yours. The featured word today is insoluble meaning not solvable or explainable.

Etiquette Answers From Roberta Lee

A reader asks if a engaged girl should cease correspondence with suitors and the proper farewell after introductions. The column advises stopping all contact immediately after engagement and suggests saying goodbye as the polite salutation. It also notes bread should be broken into small pieces held between fingers when buttering at table.

Wilson

Social Notes From Berryville

Mr. Claude Feltner of Wilmington spent the week end here with his family.

Claude Feltner Wilmington

Mrs Cumrains Hosts Rozelle Guests and Daughters

Mrs Anna K Cumrains entertains Mrs Henry Schnepger and two daughters from Rozelle New Jersey as her guests at a social visit.

Anna K. Cumrains Henry Schnepger Rozelle, N. J

Pattern 4759 Dress Pattern Ad by Winchester Star

Pattern 4759 features a collarless neckline cap sleeves scalloped lace and a slenderizing East fitting gored skirt. Sizes 34 to 50 include complete illustrated instructions and estimates fabric use. Send 25 cents for pattern 4759 to Winchester Star Pattern Dept 243 West 17th St New York.

Winchester Star 113 Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N. Y Anne Adams

Social visitors abound in Berryville area exchanges

A long list of visitors and guests arrives and departs across Berryville and nearby towns. Families from Colorado Springs Seattle Columbus Washington Richmond Winchester and Arlington share weddings visits and prolonged stays with local residents including the Smiths Dorseys Pages and Wheelers among others.

Larrick Speaks at Strasburg Rotary on Draft Law

J Frederick Larrick, local attorney, addressed the Strasburg Rotary luncheon yesterday. He discussed the new draft law. Carl Brown of the Commercial and Savings Bank, a member of the club, spoke of the Louis Walcott fight he witnessed. Also present were Charles F. Coffman and Dr Ronald S Wilson from Winchester.

J. Frederick Larrick Strasburg Carl Brown Commercial and Savings Bank Louis Walcott Winchester Charles F. Coffman Ronald S. Wilson

Mrs Miller O ReaR Hosts Baltimore Guest

Mrs Miller O Rear at 24 South Loudoun Street entertains her guest Mrs William Lee Gordon of Baltimore as a social note from the region.

William Lee Gordon Miller O’rear South Loudoun St Baltimore

Mr. Kremer Recovering After Memorial Hospital Operation

Mr. Thomas Kremer of Jefferson Street is recovering rapidly after an operation at Memorial hospital.

Thomas Kremer Jefferson St Memorial Hospital

Virginia Convenes on Convention Committees and Keynote

Virginia continues coverage with focus on three convention committees permanent organization credentials and resolutions. After committee work a temporary chairman will be introduced and deliver a keynote address before a recess for committee work.

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