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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1947
Page
8
The former Miss Katharine Baetjer Buchanan married Dr. Sax in a July 5 ceremony at Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church in Washington. They are spending two weeks in
Mrs. Edythe Thompson of Scottdale Pennsylvania and Clyde D. Zimmerman of Johnston Pennsylvania were married July 14 in the Winchester Brothern Church with Rev. Paul Dick officiating. Mrs. Thompson is the daughter of the late Catherine Long and Mr. Zimmerman is son of the late Ella D. Zimmerman. He works for Baltimore and Ohio Railroad at Johnston. They visit the bride’s brother-in-law and sister C. J. Nicklaus at 1030 Berryville Avenue.
Miss Tressie Fay Butterbaugh daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas E Butterbaugh Altoona Pennsylvania and Mr John Patrick Madden son of Mr and Mrs John Thomas Madden Duncansville Pennsylvania were married at 6 p m Monday at the home of Rev Cephas Fahnestock near Winchester The bride wore a navy dress with floral design and white accessories She carried a bouquet of mixed sweet peas and wore talisman rose corsage Her twin sister served as maid of honor Witnesses were Mr Mad Other den s brother in law and sister from Pennsylvania The couple will reside in Duncansville after a southern states wedding trip Mr Madden works at the Boiler Maker Factory in Duncansville
Beauty conditioning at home uses a range of products including an 8 oz Wave Set for 85c an 8 oz permanent wave kit for $1.50 bubble bath for $1.00 and Brooks Pharmacy phone 6461 offers these items.
A DeHaven family reunion took place July 13 at Chestnut Grove Church with attendees from Waynesboro Pennsylvania Winchester and other local towns. The gathering included multiple families and local residents sharing updates and travel plans.
Mr and Mrs George Ash of New York City announce the birth of a son named Wesley Duane born several days ago They have a daughter and Mrs Ash is formerly Miss Zida Artrip daughter of Mr and Mrs W F Artrip Winchester Rt
Congratulations extend to Mr and Mrs Robert M Colston of Baltimore on the birth of twin daughters born July end. The twins are named Bonita Ruth and Brenda Gay. Mrs Colston is the former Ruth Atwell.
The Con rad Hoover Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion Home on N Loudoun Street. Louise Castleman reported on the June District meeting in Harrisonburg. eight members attended. Officers for next year were elected: Ralph Pollard president. Fowle and Hoover vice presidents. Castleman treasurer. Ireland chaplain. Hengeveld sgt at arms. Beverley nominating chair. Miller Fletcher secretary. The new officers will be installed in September.
An advertisement describes pattern 4583 by Obhnac Ohlams for a party and school dress with ruffled pin and included panties. It lists sizes 1 through 5 and yardage for size 2 frock and pinafore, with instructions to send twenty five cents to a New York address for obtainment.
Berryville listings recount visitors from Washington and Maryland. Miss Virginia Page and Miss Katherine Page stay with relatives, while cousins and friends attend dinners, picnics, and a wiener roast. Local ministers swap pulpits with Camp Wakanda guest pastor.
The column answers that either host or guest may propose turning in around ten to eleven PM when visiting new acquaintances. It also notes soft boiled eggs may be eaten with a spoon if in an egg cup, and a guest may leave a wrap on the chair back during hotel dinner dancing.
The Winchester recreation council and the Girl Scout council announce an innovation day camp for 10 to 12 year old girls in Winchester. It runs July 21 to 24 and July 28 to 31 at the Sen seng Rd recreation area Lion club shelter from 10 a.m. to 3 30 p.m. Directed by Mrs. Frank Yeakle with a staff, the camp is open to any local girl in the age range. Registration is at the Girl Scout room on W. Boscawen St from 9 to 12 and 1 30 to 5 tomorrow and Friday with a tad cent fee.
Queen Elizabeth had a cinder in her eye last night prompting three emergency stops on the royal train to Scotland. Five doctors and eye specialists treated the queen while the entourage continued toward Scotland.
In Hastings Nebraska on July 16 the ceremony continued after the bridegroom Ralph Kellog failed to appear for the planned wedding to Miss Phyllis Osterbuhr. The organist played nuptial music as about 100 guests watched. The Rev Ralph Rasmussen announced Kellog and Osterbuhr were wed a few hours earlier so Kellog could be rushed to hospital for an emergency appendectomy.
A compact note shares peanut butter pairings. Chili sauce and mayonnaise are listed as favored partners. For sweet lovers, it suggests mixing peanut butter with honey in equal parts.
A compact English lesson by W L Gordon covers correct usage mispronunciations and spelling tips. It defines environment as all surroundings and circumstances shaping a person and cites Arnold Bennett on environment as cause and result.
The Winchester Izaak Walton League will hold a fishfry at 6 30 p m Saturday July 26 on the South Fork near Bentonville bridge.
The Mt Williams community League will hold a yard party at 7:30 p.m. Saturday to raise funds for the community wall. The notice highlights economical variety meats including liver, sweetbreads, kidneys, and other nutritious options.
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