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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1948

Page

8

Bride Lelia Browning Weds Dale Largent in Virginia Chapel

Miss Lelia Browning Gentry of Crozet Virginia married Dale Largent son of Mr and Mrs Flournoy Largent in University chapel rottesville at 4 p m The double ring ceremony was led by Rev John Robert Stiff A reception followed at the bride's home The couple planned to reside at Glenwood Farms Henrico County Virginia The bride is Crozet High School graduate The groom attended the University of Virginia and studies at the Medical College of Virginia He is a Psi Omega Dental Fraternity member The wedding featured ivory gown white satin fans and purple orchid bouquets The bridal party included Miss Margaret Mays Gentry as sister of the bride and bridesmaids Miss Wini Largent Winchester Mrs Waller Holladay Front Royal with flower girl Miss Barbara Pettit The best man was Flournoy Leonard Largent Jr The groom’s party included Charles F Pietch Jr Ralph S Fansler Jr Allan T Davis Jr and Irvin P Zuckerman The couple honeymooned in the Poconos Pa.

Craden University Rottesville Lelia Browning Gentry Emmett Gentry Crozet Dale Largent Flournoy Leonard Largent John Robert Stiff Margaret Mays Gentry Wini Largent Winchester Waller Holladay Front Royal Barbara Pettit Largent Flournoy Leonard Largent Jr Charles F. Pietch Jr Sphia Ralph S. Fansler Jr Allan T. Davis Jr Chatham, Va My. Irvin P. Zuckerman Poconos Mts Crozet High School University of Virginia The Medical College of Virginia Psi Omega Dental Fraternity Glenwood Farms Henrico County

Old Fredericktown Garden Club Holds Brilliant Supper

The Old Fredericktown Garden Club hosted its annual supper on a Quint oaks lawn belonging to Mr. and Mrs. Wilkie Hunt. Husbands of members attended as guests of honor. flower arrangements adorned the rooms and supper tables as a delicious chicken supper pleased all.

Fredericktown Wilbur Krise John Rodman Richard Atwood Russell Cather Herbert Solenberger Wilkie Hunt

GAA Social At Apple Pie Ridge Hosts Local Ladies

The Girls Athletic Association held a July social Thursday evening at the Schlack home on Apple Pie Ridge. A buffet dinner was served. Committee members included Mrs. Harry Stewart Jr as chair, with Mrs. Ellis Ford, Connie Crisman and Wesley Crisman. Guests listed were Misses Louise Avey Eleanor Hutchinson Colleen Shine Kathryn Maloney and Eleanor Summel plus Mrs. Wallace Weiner Mrs. Robert Smith and Mrs. Robert Berue.

GAA Apple Pie Ridge Girls Athletic Association Schlack Harry Stewart Jr Ellis Ford Connie Crisman Wesley Crisman Louise Avey Elener Hutchinson Colleen Shine Kathryn Maloney Elener Summel Wallace Weiner Robert Smith Robert Berue

Surprise birthday party honors Mrs Ruppert's aunt

A July 11 surprise party at Ruppert home Lantz Mills Va honored Mrs Ruppert's aunt with zinnia and gladioli decorations. Attending were H C Clagett Russell Miller Marlboro Va L E Stickley Vallie Stickley W T Link Ellen Shull Clara Long Middletown and Bill Drury and son Billy Front Royal.

Ruppert Roy’ Ruppert Lantz Mills Zinnia Gladioli H. C. Clagett Russell Miller Marlboro L. E. Stickley Vallie Stickley

Calendar of Events for July Evening Star

Schedule lists events for Monday and Tuesday July 18 and 20. Times include 8 p.m. Nurses Alumnae assn and Madison lodge, 1 p band at Rouss hall, Lions club at Sarah Zane, Rebekah lodge at IOOF. All times DST per notice.

Nurses Alumnae Assn Nurses Home Rouss Hall Madison Lodge Ioof Lions Club Sarah Zane Rebekah Lodge

Dirths Announces Births to Berryville Sunnyside Grimes and Strasburg

July 15 edits list newborns to Mr and Mrs Henry Stokes Berryville a boy Mrs Stokes formerly Alma Foltz to Mr and Mrs Robert Davis Sunnyside a girl Mrs Davis formerly Mary Nail to Mr and Mrs Ralph Anderson Grimes a boy Mrs Anderson formerly Kathleen Jenkins to Mr and Mrs Harry Orndorf Strasburg a boy Mrs Orndorf formerly Mary Rudolph

Henry Stokes Berryville Stokes Alma Foltz Ralph Anderson Grimes Harry Orndorff Strasburg Orndorff Mary Rudolph

Mrs George Lutz and Infant Return Home from Hospital

Mrs George Lutz and her infant daughter Linda Lou returned to Shenandoah Avenue home last night from Winchester hospital. Mrs Lutz is formerly Margaret Newlin.

George Lutz Linda Lou Shenandoah Ave Winchester Hospital Lutz Margaret Newlin

Nurses Alumnae Meet Plans Picnic In Large Classroom

Nurses Alumnae association calls a 8 p.m. Monday meeting in the large classroom of the Nurses home where plans will be made for the annual picnic. Residents mention Miss Ruth Lovett visiting from New York and other locals.

Nurses Alumniae Association Nurses Home

Grimms Welcome Guests From Waynesboro and Washington

Mrs. William Routt of Waynesboro Virginia and Miss Josephine Eversole of Washington DC are visiting their brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Louis Grimm on the Front Royal road.

William Routt Waynesboro, Va Josephine Eversole Washington, D. C Louis Grimm Front Royal Road

Miss Sue Anderson Honored at Stephens City Reception

Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Hiser hosted a July 12 reception in Stephens City for Miss Sue Anderson. She will wed Mr. Marshall Farmer at 4:30 p.m. August 1 at Cork Street Christian Church. Attendees included Miss Winifred Largent, Mr. Richard Venable, Miss Lillian Good, Mr. Robert Grimm, and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur G. Carper and daughter May Elizabeth.

J. C. Hiser Stephens City Sue Anderson Cork St. Christian Church Marshall Farmer Miss Anderson Winifred Largent Richard Venable Lillian Good Robert Grimm Arthur G. Carper May Elizabeth

Dover Church Wedding Set for Emily Bradley Saltonstall

Invitations announce Emily Bradley Saltonstall to wed Richard Evelyn Byrd Jr., son of Admiral Byrd, at 4 pm Saturday July 31 in Dover Massachusetts. Reception follows at Lone Oak Farm Dover. Mr and Mrs Hack host Baltimore guest Mrs John W D Tweedy at 801 S Washington St.

Leverett Saltonstall Emily Bradley Richard Evelyn Byrd Jr Admiral R. E. Byrd Boston Mass Dover Church Dover Saltonstall Lone Oak Farm

Men's Bible Classes Meet Tomorrow in Local Churches

Frank T. McFaden and Open Door Bible classes of Loudoun Street Presbyterian meet in the Ivy Room at 9 45 a m with Russell Joyce teaching. Golden Rule Bible class gathers at 9 45 a m with Hoye Riley in charge. Wesleyan Men's Bible class at Market Street Methodist worships at 9 45 a m tomorrow.

Frank T. McFaden Loudoun St. Presbyterian Church Russell Joyce Golden Rule Bible Braddock St Wesleyan Men's Bible Class Market St. Methodise

Episcopal Picnic Lunch Features Homecoming Day

The Rt. Rev. J. B. Bentley former Bishop of Alaska will preach at Grace Episcopal Berryville. He heads national council mission work. Families will bring picnic lunches for a Parish Houseyard meal after the 11 a.m. service on Sunday July 5.

J. B. Bentley Alaska Grace Episcopal Church Berryville National Council

War Dead From Manila Return on Dalton Victory

Manila July 17 The Dalton Victory carried 3926 American war dead home to the United States. It is the third ship to transport war dead from the Philippines.

Manila Dalton Victory United States Philippines

Trustees Appointed for Full Gospel Tabernacle

Trustees Walter Staton Hale Moore Clyde Embrey Lawrence Kern Earl McDonald Irvin Stonesifer and Jack Rickard are appointed trustees of the Full Gospel Tabernacle.

Walter Staton Hale Moore Clyde Embrey Lawrence Kern Earl McDonald Irvin Stonesifer Jack Rickard The Full Gospel Tabernacle

Mt Carmel Baptist to Miss Sunday Services for Convention

Mt Carmel Baptist will hold no services tomorrow. Members will attend the annual Sunday School convention at Storer College in Harpers Ferry. A bus departs Winchester church at 8 30 a m for transportation.

Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Storer College Harpers Ferry Winchester Church

Lesson In English by W. L. Gordon

W L Gordon presents guidance on common word usage missteps and pronunciation tips. He contrasts littler with smaller and clarifies chalet pronunciation sha la with emphasis on first syllable. The piece includes distinctions between wrap and rap and offers a daily vocabulary building rule.

Jane

Dairying States Leading U S Output

The primary dairy producing states are Wisconsin New York Iowa Minnesota Texas and Illinois.

America Wisconsin New York Iowa Minnesota Texas Illinois

Etiquette Q and A on bridal showers and weddings

In Roberta Lee’s etiquette column a bride's family member should not host a shower as it implies expectations of gifts. A house guest can clean her own room when the hostess is busy. Any wedding hour is acceptable if convenient for those involved.

Dairy production in America tops one billion dollars yearly

The article notes American dairy production exceeds one billion dollars annually, reflecting a robust industry. It highlights economic scale and suggests growth factors underpinning the sizable national output.

Impeditive and Diatryma Mention in Wyoming

A historical note describes impeditive meaning hindering and obstructive with the pronunciation of the e as in bed. It mentions Bishop Hall and defines the term as cumbersome and impeding motion. It then cites Diatryma, a prehistoric bird that roamed Wyoming over 50 million years ago, likening it to an ostrich.

Bishop Hall Wyoming

Pattern 4837 offers multiple dress variations for girls

The Winchester Star advertises Simplicity Pattern 4837 with three styles for a sundress, pinafore and party frock in sizes 4 6 8 10. Size 6 uses about 2 1 8 yards for frock and 2 1 2 yards for pinafore. Send 25 cents to Pattern Dept in New York. Also promotes Anne Adams Summer Pattern Book and a 15 cent catalog with a sun tan halter pattern.

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

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