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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1949

Page

8

Winchester church youths attend massanetta summer conferences

The Winchester Presbyterian church sent young delegates to multiple conferences at Massanetta Springs near Harrisonburg and Massanutten Military Academy Woodstock. Highlights include 12 to 15 year olds along with staff and counselors, plus participation by local youths in the Synod of Virginia events.

Winchester Presbyterian Church Massalinetta Springs Harrisonburg Gunn Philip Groves Carol Fowler Madeline Harper Zoldene Glenda Keckley Sydnor Dickie Wetecaete Suzanne Spreukie Peggy Barrett Patty Ul Bell Johnnie Kirkpatrick Fran J. Duckwall Mary Carrington Shirley Guess Billy Sea Winchester Oun St Highland Synod of Virginia Lafollettes Highland Ave. Chapel Massanetta Ronald S. Wilson Campbell Wallace Stine’s Chapel Young People’s Conference Sarah Leatherman Jane Sowers Sue Sowers Betty Bayliss Ronny Wilson Ada Baker Massanutten Military Academy Woodstock Winchester Presbytery Carolyn Stanley Yvonne Havermale Martha Robinson Jane Barry Sarah Golden Mary Bayliss Dorothy Groves Virginia Marco Robert Bradford Winchester Church

Calendar of events July 11 to 13 notes many local meetings

Listings show July 11 to 13 activities across Lou doun St. Presbyterian church areas. Groups include American Legion auxiliary 4-H clubs Eastern Star band practice Lions exchange and garden clubs with leaders at homes, churches, and parks in Frederick and Berryville communities.

Business Women’s Circle Loudoun St

Local Notes: Birthdays Trips and Visits in Winchester Area

Darlene Largent marked her fifth birthday with a Sunnyside party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Walter Largent. Guests included Carroll Kiffe, Darlene Nesslerodt, Nancy Lee Largent, Donnie Patterson, and Donnie Largent. Clyde S. Campbell returned from a New York business trip. The Cooper couple began a ten day Maine fishing trip. Mrs. Terry W. English of Washington visited Winchester and W. Cork Street. Mary Crawford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Crawford, entered Winchester Hospital for observation. Mrs. D. H. Allen of Clarke County is a patient at Winchester Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. John Heltzel hosted a dinner honoring newlyweds Homer Conard and Beatrice Lonas, married June 11.

Darlene Largent Walter Largent Sunnyside Darlene Caroll Kifhe Darlene Nesslerodt Nancy Lee Largent Donnie Patterson Donnie Largent English Washington Terry W. English Winchester W. H. Baker W. Cork St John Heltzel W. Germain St Homer Conard Robert A. Whitten Congregational Christian Church Conard Beatrice Lonas Southwerk St River Sarah Thomas Judy Dawns Betsy Preston Miss Dawns Bluff Helen Thomas Anne Barnes Ann Keefe Charlotte Baughman Dietian Virginia Miller Meg Kinard Ann Jones Maria Seminario Caroline Sites Ann Chanler Ann Nicodemus Eva Griffith FE. B. Cooper Evie Morton Sally Porter Dinteman Betty Oliver Handy Boys Chris Diehl Jenny Wilson Patty Bailey Mary Bruce Rhodes Carolyn Arnold Sylvia Stine Nancy Sjostrom Robin Arthur Sally McFadden Sara Jane Slonaker Helen Solenberger Ann Lindsey Nancy Engle Georgie Elliot Evelyn Homer Jane Sjostrom Carolyn Copenhaver Phyliss Moulden Bessie Smalts Cappy Saxe Susan Larrick Suzanne Barr Lillian Solenberger Judith Blum Greenie Carr Jane Taylor Jane Barrett June Spring Iris McFadden Billie Winkfield Berryville Mary Margaret Thomas Rebecca Athey Genelle Long Marietta Ames Cammie Tappan Sydney Sparks Beth Ames Louise Hobert Suzanna Blythe Barbara Hobert Sandra Powerman Patsy Kellian Charlestown Betsy Henderson Beulah Dillow

Front Royal Golfers Invite Winchester Team Tuesday

The Winchester ladies host the Front Royal ladies at the club on Tuesday with a 10 am match followed by luncheon. Miss Annie Page won low net handicap last week with a 91. Old Fredericktown Garden Club meets Wednesday at 6:30 pm hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Allen Bond.

Winchester Golf Club Front Royal Annie Page Old

Girl Scouts Gala at Camp White Rock Delights Parents

Camp White Rock hosts a lively Girl Scouts gathering after a delayed opening. Cabin units name their homes Wren's Nest and Raccoon Hollow, with nature projects, swimming tests, canoeing goals, and a water pageant drawing families to see progress and crafts.

Camp White Rock Wren's Nest Humming Bird Bluebell Raccoon Hollow Wilderness Bluff

Births in July and July 9 in Virginia and nearby towns

Birth announcements list multiple families welcoming babies. Names include Hough Middletown Long Hanging Rock Schlack Upperville Swartz Winchester Grubbs Gurganus Hahn Spaid with mothers’ maiden names Wilma Secrist Helen Putman Virginia Whitacre Barbara Frazier Goldie Meadows Illa Allanson Mary Leap Virginia Brickhouse Marie Collier and locations Paris Middletown Hanging Rock Upperville Gore Gore Warren County Bayard 541 N Loudoun St Gore Rt 3 as noted.

Joseph Hough Paris Hough Wilma Secrist Alvah Long Middletown Long Helen Putman Melvin Roomsburg Hanging Rock W. Va Roomsburg Virginia Whitacre Earl Schlack Upperville Schlack Barbara Frazier James Grubbs Bayard Warren County Grubbs Mary Leap Joseph. Gurganus N. Loudowum St Gurganus Virginia Brickhouse Cecil Hahn Grimes Hahn Marie Collier Charles Spaid Gore Spaid Illa Allanson

Modern Etiquette Q and A on engagements and greetings

The piece explains announcing a deceased father's daughter with her stepfather as in Mr and James Blank announce the engagement of their daughter Martha Anne Wilson to Mr Henry I Gray. It says handshake should be brief yet strong and warm while maintaining eye contact. If no woman guest of honor exists the eldest woman guest sits to the host's right.

James Blank Martha Anne Wilson Henry I. Gray

Child Prodigies and Young Achievers Through History

The account lists young geniuses and future leaders such as Mozart at six composing a published work, Menuhin Hoffman and other prodigies, Alexander the Great regent at adolescence, Nero emperor at seventeen, Edna Milay and Bryant at nineteen or eighteen, and Lillian Russell achieving early success at eighteen in a theater work.

R. E. G. A. Mozart Yehudi Menuhin Josef Hoffman Alexander Alexander the Great Greece Nero Rome Edna Millay William Cullen Bryant Lillian Russell

Yacht Blast Fatal To Gen Prichard And Retired Commodore

A cabin cruiser Halcyon exploded on the Potomac injuring ten aboard. Maj. Gen. Vernon E. Prichard and Commodore Wilfred L. Painter were killed. Navy Captain Sergius N. F. Lobosher and Johannse, a steward, were in critical condition. Eyewitness Col. Anthony J. Drexel Biddle recounted diving to rescue two survivors. Harbor police said fuel fumes around the engine likely ignited during refueling.

Washington Army Navy Potomac River Vernon E. Prichard Wilfred L. Painter Sergius N. F. Lobosher Johannes Corinthian Yacht Club Anthony J. Drexel Biddle Biddle Halcyon Yacht Club Potomac Prichard Mrs. Prichard Gen. Prichard

Flag placement at polling places on election day

The article urges placing the American flag in or near polling places each election day to symbolize national civic participation and patriotism at the voting sites.

Lesson In English by W. L. Gordon microcosm notes and spelling tips

Lesson in English by W. L. Gordon covers word usage often misused such as of, and mispronunciations. It defines microcosm as a little world and cites a Swift quote. It also mentions daily flag display near public buildings where weather permits.

W. L. Gordon Grimas Swift

Graceful shirtfrock announced with eyelet yoke and pockets

Advertisement for pattern 4518 Graceful shirtfrock with unusual yoke and pockets in eyelet. Sizes 34 to 48, requires 37% yards at 35 inches plus 2 yard contrast. Includes illustrated instructions. Send 25 cents to Anne Adame, New York, for pattern and book details.

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

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