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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1951

Page

8

Miss Freda Simms Weds John Sencindiver in Galax

Miss Freda Maye Simms daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Simms of Comers Rock became the bride of Mr John Williamson Sencindiver son of Mrs David H Sencindiver Sr of Winchester and the late Mr Sencindiver on Saturday at 5 30 in the First Methodist Church Galax The ceremony was by Dr M A Stevenson with palms ferns and white gladioli in decor The bride wore a white slipper satin gown with cathedral train and fingertip veil The maid of honor was Miss Jo Ann Johnson of Winchester and Staunton in a blue dress

Freda Maye Simms Arthur Simms Comers Rock John Williamson Sencindiver David H. Sencindiver Winchester Sencindiver Galax M. A. Stevenson Katherine Stone Horace Cornett Jo Ann Johnson Staunton

Calendar of Events July 16 Evening Programs

Helen Buckley phone 8428 events listed include Madison Lodge at 8 p.m. VFW Auxiliary in club room 8 p.m. Municipal Band at Rouss Hall.

Helen Buckley Madison Lodge P. m VFW Rouss Hall

Lee Twins Celebrate Seventh Birthday Party

Miss Priscilla and Miss Patricia Lee celebrated their seventh birthday with a party at their Front Royal Road home. Guests included Hazel Meeks Susie Gray Phyllis Overbay Ruby Overbay Jerry Frye Charles Brown and others. Activities featured television games and refreshments. Other local notices include club meetings and residents traveling for work or visits.

Priscilla Patricia Lee C. R. Lee Front Royal Road Hazel Meeks Susie Gray Phyllis Ruby Overbay Jerry Frye Charles Brown Butch Jerry Bobby Parker Kenneth Evans Buddy Collins Marvin Griffith Mike Gray Bobby Denny Lee Alva Frye Eldred Frye L. P. Barr Bill Carpenter Walter Brown Lloyd Coffelt Walter Lee Eli Parker

Vacationing Miss Corkey Heads to Honolulu

Miss Bessie L. Corkey of 230 Wolfe Street flew to Honolulu via United Air Lines after attending the National Education Association convention in San Francisco. She will remain in the islands for two weeks and is registered at the Islander Hotel.

Wolfe St Honolulu United Air Lines National Education Association San Francisco Corkey Islands Islander Hi

Surprise Birthday Party for Shirley Adams

A surprise party was held last Wednesday evening at Shirley Adams's Liberty Avenue home for her 12th birthday. Guests included Patricia Haun Tiffie Shackleford Betty Petrie Jo Anne Vincent Katherine Sales Nancy Lonas Bonnie Miller Linda Myers Doris Legge Erma Jane Bryan Ann Bromley Sherryn Jenkins Barbara Youngblood Faye and Kaye Adams Sherry Booker and Darlene Youngblood. Donnie Myers Jerry Adams Paul Bromley Jimmie and Steve Adams attended. a weiner roast followed.

Shirley Adam Liberty Avenue Patricia Haun Tiffie Shackleford Betty Petrie Jo Anne Vincent Katherine Sales Nancy Lonas Bonnie Miller Linda Myers Doris Legge Erma Jane Bryan Ann Bromley Sherryn Jenkins Barbara Youngblood Faye Kaye Adams Sherry Booker Darlene Youngblood Shirley Adams Donnie Myers Jerry Adams Paul Bromley Jimmie Steve Adams Weiner

Little Garden Club Holds July Meeting at Northwestern Grade

The Little Garden Club held its July meeting Friday afternoon at Mrs. J. Pinckney Arthur’s home on Northwestern Grade. Mrs. Irvan O Connell gave a short talk on garden delights and attendees received red ribbons for mon chromatic exhibits. Tea followed for members.

Little Garden Club J. Pinckney Arthur Irvan O'Connell

Connerly Downing Wed Audience at New Castle Home

Mr and Mrs V J Connerly announce the marriage of their daughter Mildred Connerly Downing to James William Viar son of Mrs Lena Viar of Arlington Virginia The ceremony took place at the brides parents home in New Castle Pennsylvania Members of the Girls Athletic Association are asked to sign up for a Willow Lawn Pool picnic on July 19 at 6 pm. Foster Gains Back From Atlantic City

V. J. Connerly Mildred Connerly Downing James William Viar Lena Viar Arlington, Va New Castle Girls Athletic Association James March Picone Willow Lawn Pool Foster Atlantic City Aame Phia Mr. Foster Hilly

Secrets of Charm for Business Girls in Washington

At a Washington conference, employers cited three main failures among business girls. Poor social focus, inappropriate attire, and lack of poise hinder advancement. Correcting conduct, dressing suitably, and staying cooperative during business hours are urged as keys to success.

Washington, D. C

Market Street WSCS Meeting Tomorrow

The W S C S of the Market Street Methodist Church will hold their regular meeting on Tuesday night July 17 at 8 p m in the Church Sunday School room. There will be an interesting discussion on the work of the W S C S in the Philippines. Special feature will be given by Miss Kate Kern on How The Flowers Were Named. G F Kline Attending School in Chicago Mr George F Kline of 1003 South Cameron Street left last night for mechanical training school in Chicago. Garvin Walters Home From Seashore Mr and Mrs Garvin J Walter of 330 East Piccadilly Street have ae from a trip to Atlantic .

Market Street WSCS G. F. Kline Chicago George F. Kline South Cameron Street Garvin Walters Seashore Mrs Garvin J. Walter East Piccadilly Street Atlantic

Etiquette Q and A on Wedding Envelopes and Table Roles

The excerpt answers etiquette questions. It explains that only the addressee’s name appears on the inner envelope and the outer envelope is sealed and addressed. It states the hostess sits at the head of the dinner table, defining the wife as head of the table and the husband as head of the house. It also says continuing to use Jr. after a son’s death is improper and that a deceased son should not be called John Smith III.

James J. Lake John Smith John Smith, Jr

Roosevelt says I hate war speech at Chauteauqua

In a Chauteauqua New York address on August 19 1936 President Franklin D Roosevelt proclaimed I hate war. The remark is cited as part of his plea for peace and opposition to militarism.

Franklin D. Roosevelt Chauteuqua N. Y

Local Socials Report Visits Across States

In Pennsylvania last week Mr and Mrs Wiley called on Mr and Mrs Frank Fogle. Mr and Mrs Stanley Timbrook of Orlando Florida were guests of Mr and Mrs Scott White. Mr and Mrs Luther Larrick visited C N Braithwaite last Sunday. Mr and Mrs Walter Miller and family and Mrs M Wood Winmans and children visited in Edinburg last Sunday.

Pennsylvania Wiley Frank Fogle Stanley Timbrook Orlando Fla Scott White Luther Larrick C. N. Braithwaite Walter Miller M. Wood Winmans Edinburg

Lesson In English by Roberta Lee

Language teaching piece lists misused and mispronounced words. It highlights common confusions such as yesterday versus yesterday and oar versus or. The article emphasizes expanding vocab with a daily word and uses fantastic as today's example.

Roberta Lee Robert

Thunder Loudness and Timing Explained

Thunder sounds vary with distance from the lightning, atmospheric conditions, and the path the sound travels. When lightning is closer, thunder is louder and more abrupt. wind, humidity, and temperature inversions can also affect how sharply it echoes and carries.

Your Steps to a Successful Career Charm Guide

An advertisement urges girls and women starting or advancing a business career to invest in charm. It promises easy tips on making a good impression and selecting a suitable wardrobe to save time and worry, directing readers to mail 10 cents and a self addressed return envelope to National Newspaper Service in Michigan City Indiana.

National Newspaper Service Michigan City Indiana Cion

What About Jesus Christ in World Affairs

Earl L. Douglas recalls Arthur Balfour’s WWI speech in Edinburgh on permanent world peace and notes a Japanese student's question about Jesus Christ. The author urges applying Christian principles to government, business, and daily life, warning that neglect leads to poor outcomes in domestic and international affairs.

Arthur J. Balfour Edinsburgh Mr. Balfour Jesus Christ Balfour Christ

Local guests visit Hayfield residents on holiday weekend

Mr. and Mrs M A Wiley hosted guests over the 4th including Mr and Mrs Charles Grim Mrs and Mrs Gene Yaegers of Parkersburg West Virginia Mr and Mrs John Chamberli of Pennsylvania and Mr Ernest Carper of Winchester. Joe Palmer of Mt Olive Church attended training school.

Anne Adams Pattern Book and Dress Pattern Sale

Tiny-waisted dress pattern 4816 in sizes 12 through 20 with a bodice wrap and pleated skirt. Pattern costs 30 cents. send name address zone size and style number to Anne Adams Winchester Star. Also offers a summer pattern book for 20 cents and a free Jr. Miss sunsuit pattern in the book.

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

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Freda Simms Mr. Sencindiver Lee Winchester-Clarke Club Roszel Winchester-Clarke Serge Club B. M. Roszel Stonewall Ave Stephens City HD Club Stephens City John Jackson Margaret Flickinger Mr. Lockhart Baltimore, Md Norman Roe Lockhart Baltimore Mary Lockhart Shirkey Newport News Retha Shirkey Melville K. Shirkey Miller Street Yaitional Advisory Commission F Aeronautics Langley Field Miss Shirkey Madison College Alpha Sigma Fanl Society William H Welltown W.S.C.S Eston Taylor Stephenson Bessie L. Corkey Miss Adams Carter Davis Canada Whitlock Avenue Rochon Montreal John Rochon Davis V. F. W., Ladies Auxiliary Margaret Butler Mees Australia Jack Hespe Helen Department of Trade and Customs The Commonwealth of Australia Cyril Mee Hespe Virginia Spectator White Gaunt's Drug Store Lovett Bros Loudoun John Robert Powers John F. Olle W. L. Gordon U. S. Weather Bureau the Commercial & Savings Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Hodgson & Brown W. Boscawen St Food Center Cather’s Department Store P. S Earl L. Douglas D. D Hayfield Consultus Libete Elsie - Kay Braddock St J. W. Grove Furniture CO Loudoun &T Timberlake’s Missy Shoe Center Cathy Loudoun ST J.f.wickham Moller Avenue Hagerstown Hagerson Tewels
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