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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1950

Page

8

Miss Annabelle Snyder Honored at Valley Pike Shower

Miss Annabelle Snyder bride elect was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower Friday evening hosted by Mrs. Thomas Polhamus and Mrs. Claude Grove at Grove home on Valley Pike. The lawn displayed Japanese lanterns and a pink and green color theme inside the house. Guests included Mesdames Ellwood Snyder F L Sargent Lena Anderson Richard Venable Harold Rawson Orville Miller and others plus Misses Frances Shade Nancy Butler Lila Robinson Joyce and Shirley Miller.

Annabelle Snyder Thomas *Polhamus Claude Grove Valley Pike Mesdames Ellwood Snyder F. L. Sargent Lena Anderson Richard Venable Harold Rawson Orville Miller R. W. Hockman

Local social notes and illnesses in Winchester area

Miss Frances Beverley returns home after visits with Mrs. Paul and Mrs. Field and attends Miss Ann Maxwell Field and Mr. Thomas Stewart wedding in Atlantic City. Mrs. Clayton Sherman ill at home. Betty Oyler Lee visiting Mrs. Streit. Regular Bible classes meet tomorrow at dock Street Methodist. Mrs. Reginald Duvall hospitalized for surgery. Seaman recruit Ernest C. Shipman Jr. trains at Great Lakes. St Mary’s Guild to meet Monday afternoon. Ray Blosser called to Luray by death in the Blosser family. Atlantic City trip for Mr. and Mrs. Dayton Easter. Easter sons Randall and Daniel visit grandparents. Jackox Fretwell sprains ankle, hospitalized briefly, cast applied.

Frances Beverley Stewart Paul Staten Island N. E Edward Field Palham Manor Anne Maxwell Field Thomas “Stewart Ernest C. Shipman, Jr USN Ernest C. Shipman E. Cork St Naval Training Center Great Lakes Ill Atlantic City Dayton Easter Atlantic Sphia Easter Randall Daniel Clarence Williams

Gypsy Cream Offers Cooling Relief for Sunburn

An advertisement for Gypsy Cream from Brooks' Pharmacy promotes cooling relief for sunburn heat rash ivy and oak poisoning nettle rash hives and chafing. The product is highlighted as soothing and effective with the store contact available by phone.

Brooks’ Pharmacy

Calendar of events for July in city organizations

July listings show meetings and gatherings across groups. Mckinley Chapter Eastern Star and Madison Lodge host eight o clock events in city venues, Winchester Camera Club at Peters Studio, Municipal Band at Rouss Hall, Lions Club and Exchange Club at George Washington Hotel, Alcoholics Anonymous at Friendship Fire Hall, and Rebekah Lodge in the evening.

Mckinley Eastern Star City Hall Madison Lodge Winchester Camera Club Peters Studio Municipal Band Rouss Hall Lions Club George Washington Hotel Exchange Club Alcoholics-Anonymous Friendship Fire Hall Rebekah Lodge

Home Agent Weekly Schedule Promotes 4-H Events

July calendar lists county contest planning and multiple 4-H meetings led by Home Agent. Entries urged for County 4-H girls elimination, with sessions July 11 to 15 at various halls and clubs. Staff will assist program development and work on 4-H girl records for area contests and the fair catalogue.

Board of Supervisors Northern Virginia Power Co West Frederick Irene Boyce North Frederick HD Club Middletown High School Curtis Andrew Williams Community Hall

Girls Athletic Association Plans July Picnic at Willow Lawn Pool

In a regular monthly meeting the Girls Athletic Association outlined a picnic at Willow Lawn Pool on Thursday July 20. Dinner at 6 30 precedes an afternoon swimming party and signups with Mrs March by noon July 18. Mr Frank Woore of 5108 Washington St reports improving after a major operation.

Girls Athletic Association Willow Lawn Pool James March Tunstall Powers Arthur Spaid Charley Lillis John Manuel March Frank Woore Washington St

Whitacre and Braithwaite Families Summer Visit News

A string of visits and temporary moves weaves Whitacre Braithwaite and related families across Maryland Florida and West Virginia. Winter Haven Florida vacationers stay with relatives while Bowers plan September return to town.

Whitacre Curtis Braithwaite Winter Haven Fla Fred Braithwaite William Bowers Canada

Cooking's Fun By Cecily Brownstone

Sunday Night Supper features Chicken and Avocado Salad with buttered wheat bread Peach Shortcake with Whipped Cream Beverage A recipe yields 6 servings. Avocados lettuce celery chicken olives radishes and French dressing provide the main flavors. Assemble by layering lettuce avocado chicken and garnish with olives and radishes.

Births July 7 to Tayloes and Lafollette families

Birth notices report a girl born to Mr and Mrs William Tayloe of Middleburg with the mother formerly Janet Rosze and a boy born to Mr and Mrs Granville Lafollette of Gore with the mother formerly Nellie Purtlebaugh.

William Tayloe Middleburg Tayoe Janet Rosze Granville la- Follette Gore la- Follette Nellie Purtlebaugh

Frankie Sinatra Ordered to Pay $2,750 Monthly Support

In Santa Monica California Superior Court Nancy Sinatra gains a monthly support of 2750 for herself and three minor children with a separate main maintenance suit. The judge also orders 4500 to cover attorney fees linked to the case. Frankie Sinatra is reported to be in England where Ava Gardner is filming.

Santa Monica Calif Nancy Sinatra Frankie the Crooner Superior Court Sinatra Frankie England Ava Gardner

Bitterest substance known brucine chemical fact

A chemical called brucine is probably the bitterest. One drop can make 200,000 drops of water taste bitter. Other bitter substances are quinine and naringin found in grapefruit in tiny quantities.

Community Notes From Stephens City and Nearby Areas

Stephens City scene with multiple social visits and outings. Jul ian Gregory and son Edwin Fritts and son travel to Canada for a month. Local families welcome guests from Alexandria, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Richmond. Cadet Jack Lemley at Camp Mead for six weeks.

Ohio Mary Ann Monk Winchester Memorial Hospital Anna Orndorff Lutheran Church J. S. Jackson WLCS Methodist Church Ernest Flowers Baltimore Clarence Smallwood Jack Lemley VMI Camp Mead Minnie McWharter Winchester Corn Grove Mildred Jee Richmond

Holiday weekend guests at the Crow's Nest

Mrs. Maud Bean hosted visitors over the weekend including Miss Helen Krahling, Miss Grace Williams, Miss Olive McNeal, and Mrs. Florence Becker of Washington. Mr. H. A. Snapp and Mr. Iven Miller families called, with Mr. Marvin Miller of Winchester and Mr. Guy Frye and Mr. James Frye visiting Irven Miller. Alma Frye of Winchester spent Sunday with family.

Secrets of Charm by John Robert Powers

A fashion feature on summer cosmetics and skin care by John Robert Powers offers tips to protect and brighten skin in hot weather. It covers lightweight bases, powder, lip liner, and a refreshing handkerchief trick, plus a mail order offer for color guides and fabric advice.

P. S

Baptists to Honor Foreign Missionary at Rally

The Shenandoah Baptist Association will honor its first foreign missionary at a 3 p.m. rally tomorrow at the First Baptist Church. Edith Claytor Bradshaw, wife of Rev. Melvin Bradshaw, and their infant son plan to sail August 9 for Japan. The program features an organ prelude, hymns, invocations, readings, union messages, a token of love presentation, and benediction with Association president H. W. Peters presiding.

Shenandoah Baptist Association First Baptist Church Edith Claytor Bradshaw Handley High School Melvin Bradshaw Japan Elizabeth Grim O Zion Gale Titchenell Bentonville Dargan Lucas Boyce Shenandoah Association Woman's Missionary Union C. Ingles Shenandoah Association Robert Stiff Martinsburg Church Fred Bobbitt Marlowe Heights Baptist Church Front Royal Bradshaw Arthur Brown Berryville Paul Stage H. W. Peters Winchester William Claytor

Modern Etiquette Q and A guidance from W L Gordon

A Q and A on social manners covers a woman not drinking in a cocktail party, suggesting a soft drink and no embarrassment, tipping a servant for special service as proper, and scheduling any pre wedding music no later than about a half hour before the ceremony begins.

Lesson In English by Roberta Lee

Language guide notes common errors in usage and pronunciation. It highlights phrases to apologize and excuse, and clarifies mispronunciations and misspellings of terms like su ture and wreath wreathe.

Roberta Lee U’s

Slimming sundress pattern T4612 for summer wear

Readers can order pattern T4612 in sizes 34 through 48 including a bolero option. The ad lists yardage for size 36 and instructs sending thirty cents for the pattern to Anne Adams at Winchester Star address, with name address zone size and style number. It promotes an Anne Adams Summer Pattern Book and a two–bath or beach sarong directions collection for twenty cents.

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

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Snyder Miss Beverley Larrick Hockman Nelson Grim Bellview Ave At. Sherman Clayton Sherman Wally Ave Comrade Margaret Collins Denny Dock Street Methodist Arch H. B. Garber F. H. Way Mrs. Duvall Reginald Duvall National Ave Duvall Marian Orryville Frederick County Ernest Shipman St. Mary’s Guild St. Mary’s Guild of Christ Episcopal Church George Smith Hackwood Blosser Luray Ray Blosser D. C. Blosser Jackox Godfrey Miller S. Loudoun St Huntsberrys Home Agent's GAA Mr. Woore Lee A. Butler Bower Gainesboro Melvin Whitacre Tom Whitacre Austin Havermale George B. Whitacre Edward Lizer Hagerstown Lee N. Whitacre George John Whitacre Homer Spitzer Emma James Jones Spring W. Va D. Landon Spitzer Franklin Fred A. Whitacre R. 8. Loy Cecily Brownstone Stephens City Rosenberger Joe's Ocean Cove Front Royal Road John Robert Powers Shakespeare National Newspaper Service Michigan City Indiana John F. Bille Oe Baptists W. L. Gordon Hodgson & Brown Elsie-Kay Shoppe Braddock St Gaunt’s Drug Store Lovett Bros N. Loudoun St Lola the Commercial & Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Cather Colonial Beauty Shop Piccadilly Street Timberlake E. Piccadilly St Hotpoint Ekit Molden Electric CO
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