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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1950

Page

8

Birthday Salute for 90th D. A. R. and U D C Member

Mrs. Metz born July 2, 1860 in Clarke County is observing her 90th birthday. Widow of John W. Metz she raised a son Robert E. Lee Metz and has long been active in the Daughters of the American Revolution and United Daughters of the Confederacy. She plans to attend the D A R State meeting at Jackson Mill, W Va.

County Phillip Berlin Clarke County John W. Metz Frederick George William Costello United States United Daughters of the Confederacy of Charles Town W. Va Berryville

University of Virginia awards degree to Ferman Perry

Mr. Ferman William Perry of White Post earns a Bachelor of Civil Engineering from the University of Virginia at graduation marking the institution's 125th year. He belongs to Theta Tau and Theta Chi, serves on several engineering and campus societies, and was on the staff of the Virginia Spectator and Virginia Engineering Review.

Ferman William Perry White Post University of Virginia University Perry Theta Tau Theta Chi The Engineering Council Engineer’s Club Raven Society Virginia Spectator Virginia Engineering Review

Calendar of events for July club meetings and council

July events list includes Kwanis Club at 12:30 p m at the George Washington Hotel Elks Club at 8 p m Rotary Club at 6 1 p m GAA in club rooms Council meeting at 7 30 p m

Kwanis Club George Washington Hotel Elks Club Rotary Club Council

Winchester Club Festivities Planned for July Fourth

The Winchester Golf Club will host a July Fourth event featuring a regular ladies day at 10 o clock and an 18 hole flag tournament for men in the afternoon. A picnic supper for members and guests is set for 6 o'clock tomorrow evening.

Winchester Golf Club

Club to Hold Dance Tomorrow

The Blue Ridge Country Club announces a dance tomorrow evening at the club house inviting members to attend and enjoy a social evening.

The Blue Ridge Country Club

Miss Mary Conner Honored at Tea

Miss Mary Louise Conner, bride-elect of G Frank Butsler Jr, honored at a 4 to 6 tea June 26 at 610 Tennyson Ave hosted by Mrs Rodney K Sirbaugh and Mrs D E Dunn. Decorations featured mixed summer flowers. The piece also notes Lutheran Church Circles meetings on upcoming Wednesdays and Thursdays with listed hosts. FBI graduation exercises in Washington featured Mr Albert Unger Mrs Dorothy Pope and police officer son Warren Rudolph.

Rodney K. Sirbaugh City D. E. Dunn Berryville Tennyson Ave Mary Louise Conner G. Frank Butsler, Jr Washington Albert Unger Dorothy Pope FBI Warren Rudolph Unger Winchester Police Department

Miss Conner Completes Wedding Plans

Miss Mary Louise Conner daughter of Mr and Mrs A Ryland Conner has completed wedding plans to Mr G Frank Butler Jr The ceremony will be held at 4 oclock Saturday at the Presbyterian Church with Dr Ronald O Wilson officiating. Ushers include Henry T Goode Jr William W Goforth Jr William Chrismore Richard Brown Winchester and others. Miss Kitty Stephenson will sing and Mrs Gilbert Tillotson will be organist.

Mary Louise Conner A. Ryland Conner G. Frank Butler, Jr Presbyterian Church Ronald Cincinnati Ohio Harriet Conner Strasburg Trudy Golightly Judy Belthie Butsler Dennis Davidson Washington Conner Frank Butsler Henry T. Goode, Jr William W. Goforth, Jr WilliamChrismore Richard Brown Winchester E. Rhodes Huntsberry, Jr Philadelphia A. Ryland Conner, Jr Richard E. Grove Selinsgrove Gilbert Tillotson Kitty Stephenson

Miss Arthur to Teach in New York for Seven Weeks

Miss Betsy Arthur of Fairfax Lane leaves for Chatauqua New York to teach at New York University's practice teachers nursery school for seven weeks. Also vacationers head to Bowlers Wharf for a week.

Arthur New York Betsy Arthur Fairfax Lane Chatauqua N. Y New York University Practice Teachers Nursery

Births July 1 To Several Local Couples

July 1 births report a girl to Mr and Mrs James Lewis Route 2 Winchester GA daughter named unnamed. A boy to Mr and Mrs Preston Moffett 131 Montague Ave Mrs Moffett formerly Dorothy Parks. A boy to Mr and Mrs Eugene Lindamood Route 1 Strasburg Mrs Lindamood formerly Georgie Funkhouser. July 2 a girl to Mr and Mrs James Lynch 1607 8 Loudoun St Mrs Lynch formerly Miss Frances Ring. A boy to Mr and Mrs Russell D Taylor 631 N Royal Ave Mrs Taylor formerly Miss Agnes Wieck.

James Lewis Winchester Lewis Emily E Jenkins Preston Moffett Montague Ave Moffett Dorothy Parks Eugene L. Lindamood Strasburg Lindamood Georgie M. Funkhouser James Lynch Loudoun St Lynch Frances Ring Russell D. Taylor N. Royal Ave Taylor Agnes M. Wieck

Gore Mount Hebron Baptist Church Yard Party Note

Gore Mount Hebron Baptist Church plans a yard party this evening at the school. Bible School activities were held Friday at the school. Local residents share birthdays and visits with friends in Winchester Wardensville and Cacapon Park.

Harold Julian Jesse Pugh Cacapon Park Homer Conard Rosie Conard Russell Cooper Henry Seal Winchester C. T. Brill Sue Ann Charles Brill Cecelia Baughman Wardensville W. Va N. B. Shingleton McIntorf Myrtle Garvin Mount Hebron Ida Brill Leonard Brill

Phone Man Promoted to VP at Chesapeake and Potomac

Frederick G. Macaron, assistant vice president of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company, has been elected vice president of operations for the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Companies. He succeeds C. McCann, who becomes vice president of personnel.

Frederick G. Macaron American Telephone and Telegraph Company Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Companies McCann

Secrets Of Charm And Diet Tips By John Robert Powers

Contents advise on boosting charm after a vacation and protecting your figure with portion control. It includes a sample low calorie menu for a day and notes on choosing fashionable glasses as a style accessory. The leaflet promotes sending for more materials from the National Newspaper Service in Michigan City Indiana.

Peter Paul P. S National Newspaper Service Michigan City Indiana

Community Guests and Local Events in Hayfield Area

Hayfield residents hosted visitors from Winchester and Rommey while many stayed close to home. A Mt Olive Church Gove yard party is planned for July 15 by the Mt Olive Ladies Aid. The Baker family spent a Saturday in Washington. Farmers report busy harvesting and hay making.

Walter Miller Boyd Ramey Rommey W. Va Scott White Hasley Green Stephens City

Whitacre Family Hosts As Visitors Share News

North Frederick notes Bruce Whitacre returned home after attending the FFA convention in Blacksburg. Harvey Mauzy and his niece Mrs Alverna Dolan visited Langley Field Air Base and families are moving to Florida. Several Mauzy Whitacre and related family members are listed as visiting or staying with relatives including Mrs Anna Heironimus of Covington.

North Frederick Bruce Whitacre FFA Blacksburg Harvey Mauzy Alverna Dolan Langley Field Air Base Mc. Mauzy Edward Mauzy Louise Mauzy Jerry Mauzy McKinney St. Louis Parker Ruth A. P. Whitacre Anna Heironimus Covington Whitacre Maury

Police Wives Form Group to Seek Coppers Pay Raise

In Chicago the Police Wives Association formed by wives sharing family budgets voted to send a delegation to the state capital to press for a pay raise for their husbands, aiming to improve officer compensation.

Chicago Police Wives Association

Strength For The Day: Belonging To The Church

Earl L. Douglas argues against possessive individuals who claim ownership of the church. He cites St Paul calling believers limbs of the body and insists the church belongs to God, not to any person or group, and that believers belong to the church, not the reverse.

St. Paul

Cook Book sale by Home Demonstration groups

Home Demonstration members and homemakers may secure the International Cook Book published this year by the Associated Press Country Women of the World. Frances Payne of Vinton Virginia president of the 2d District handles orders, price one dollar, checks due by July 25.

Associated Press London Organization Frances Payne Vinton County Home Demonstration Committee Miss Payne

Modern Etiquette Q and A on greetings and table manners

Guidance covers who speaks first when a man and a woman meet, etiquette for recognizing friends, how to cut meat properly in a social setting, and who should supply boutonnières for wedding ushers.

Fairy Godmother Sunfrock Pattern Ad from Anne Adams

Advertisement for pattern 4943 sunfrock in sizes 2 to 10 with cape collar, 17 8 yards 35 inch. Includes panties pattern, illustrated instructions, and sewing tips. Send twenty five cents to Anne Adams at Winchester Star Pattern Dept. Also offer Twenty cents for Anne Adams Summer Pattern Book with variation ideas and bath sarong directions.

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

Lesson In English by Roberta Lee

Roberta Lee explains common word mistakes and pronunciation. The guide contrasts holiday as noun and adjective with its verb misuse and offers tips on spelling and synonyms such as rightful legal lawful just and equitable.

Roberta Lee Vale Oa Valley

Also Mentioned on This Page

Satal Mary Jane Metz Mr. Ferman Perry Mrs. Wilkins Jack Wilkins Miss Pollard Augusta Richards’ Pollard N. Braddock St Roslynn Richmond Polard St. Mary’s Guild of Christ Episcopal Church Brooks’ Pharmacy Winchester Club Mary Conner Lutheran Church Peter Georges N. Loudoun St Clark Smith Fairmont Ave Norman Cooper Lions Shelter Senseney Road Aikins William Blum Charles Aikin W. Boscawent Tom Slattery Liggett B. F. Liggett Harold Adams Washingon Nancy Adams Chestnut Lodge Rockville Sunshine Club Braddock Street Methodist Church Harry Butler Apple Pie Ridge Meredith Anderson Matai Cerberich Huutsherraa Front Royal Bowlers Wharf Wilford Wilson This City Curtis Wilson Albin Warren LaRue Summit Point Gore John Robert Powers Dea P. Ditle Ga Hayfield Earl L. Douglas D. D Gaunt Terry ENNA Lovett Bros N. Loudoun &T W. L. Gordon Hans Aen the Commercial & Savings Bank Bemberg Cather Colonial Beauty E. Piccadilly St Timberlake Hodgson & Brown
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