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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1948

Page

6

Mrs Howe Riley Hosts Luncheon and Shower for Sue Anderson

Mrs Howe Riley gave a noon luncheon and kitchen shower honoring Miss Sue Anderson, who will wed Marshall L. Farmer on August 1 at 4 30 pm. Guests included Isabel Pyles, Washington. Winifred Largent. C R Anderson. F L Largent Sr.. Thurman Pierce. Douglas Butler. Robert Glass Jr.. Leonard Riley. W Riley Woodstock. C L Riley. O T Ritter. Katherine Hollis. and young Misses Elizabeth and Evelyn Riley.

Howe Riley Sue Anderson Marshall L. Farmer Isabel Pyles Washington Winifred Largent C. R. Anderson F. L. Largent Sr Thurman Pierce Douglas Butler Robert Glass Jr Leonard Riley W. ©. Riley Woodstock C. L. Riley O. T

Birthday Parties Celebrate Ages Four at Two Homes

Master Woodie Shiley and George Pully hosted fourth birthday gatherings at their parents homes on Senseny Road and Greystone Terrace. Attendees included numerous Shiley Edmondson and related families, plus Miss Gertrude Sanderson of Richmond. The VFW auxiliary plans a monthly meeting and picnic at Recreation Park Wednesday at 5 p.m. Mrs Lena Allen chairs.

Woodie Shiley C. W. Shiley Senseny Road W. T. Smith Weldon Earl Shiley Amy Lou Edward Sue Ann Aubrey Shiley Marshall Virginia Karl Edmondson Billy Sandra VFW Lena Allen

Calendar of Events for July Listings

Evening Star notes daylight saving time. July 18 8 p m Nurses Alumnae Assn in Nurses home large classroom band at Rouss 8 p m Madison Lodge IOOF. July 20 12 15 Lions Club Sarah Zane 2 30 Lord Fairfax Garden Club at Mrs I Fred Stine 8 p m Rebekah Lodge IOOF. July 21 12 30 Kiwanis Sarah 3 30 Winchester Clarke Garden Club Mrs Thomas Glascock Upperville 8 p m Elks at home.

Nurses Alumnae Assn Nurses Home Rouss All Madison Lodge Ioof Lions Club Sarah Zane Lord Fairfax Garden Club Fred Stine Rebekah Lodge Kiwanis Winchester-Clarke Garden Club Thomas Glascock Upperville Elks

Schedule of Home Agent's Weekly Activities and 4-H Meetings

The notice outlines weekly meetings for Home Agent's program and 4-H clubs across multiple small towns. Events include HD club demonstrations on yeast breads, work meetings, and club gatherings at schools and homes from Monday to Saturday with specific times and locations. A late note says the Fair committee meeting shifts to July 30 due to the Institute Rural Affairs, and members should indicate attendance.

Better Methods Hayfield Mary Lee Winans Stephens City Middletown Mary Jane Hoovers White Hall Stonewall High School Evandale Carroll HD Club Institute of Rural Affairs

Lord Fairfax Garden Club Meeting at Fort Collier

Lord Fairfax Garden Club to meet tomorrow at 2:30 p m hosted by Mrs I Fred Stine at Fort Collier on the Martinsburg Pike Mrs Kathreine Kern will discuss how flowers got their names and Mrs Dailey Sonaker will speak on arrangements Also note Rev and Mrs Fahnestock host school party at their home with a list of attendees.

Lord Fairfax Garden Club Fort Collier I. Fred Stine Martinsburg Pike Kathreine Kern Dailey S‘onaker

Jan Lovett Attending Young Writers Conference

Miss Jan Lovett of 454 N Loudoun St is among 29 young writers under 30 chosen for a one week workshop at Indiana University Bloomington with noted mentors. The program will be followed by a two week session for bidding authors with no age limit. John Frederick Nims of Notre Dame is among instructors.

Jan Lovett Loudoun St Jack Wilkins Indiana University At Bloomington John Frederick Nims Poetry Magazine University of Notre Dame

Stonewall Home Demonstration Meeting at Fort Collier

The Stonewall Home Demonstration Club will hold its meeting at 2pm at Fort Collier the home of Mrs. S. Fred Stine. Brucetown Young People attend summer assemblies with members listed from DLynenburg and Wakanda camps.

Brucetown

Winchester Clarke Garden Club Meeting in Upperville

The Winchester Clarke Garden club meets at 3 30 p m Wednesday at the home of Mrs Vi MRS B Glascock Bow lingbioul Upperville with co host Mrs Warren Janrs. Speaker Mrs Pratt discusses English Gardens and an exhibit titled United Natarts balancements depicting one country.

Winchester-Clarke Garden Club B. Glascock Upperville Warren Janrs Pratt

Sans Souci Club Holds Monthly Meeting at Brexton

A local monthly gathering of the Sans Souci Club was held at Brexton in Michigan. The meeting honored members Moshe Suddith and Miss Mae with congratulations and refreshments as attendees shared news and upcoming events.

Sans Souci Brexton Souci Fisica J3ner Ais Boatie Ates Riiwal Cleish Font Tecioa Ome Michovine Lee Milli Ower Moshe Suddith Miss Mae Witt Windesmek Sel Diun Lalise Siifsty

Long Term Effects of Atomic Bomb Radiation Studied

Medical researchers study Nagasaki survivors to assess cancer risk and blood disorders from atomic bomb rays. Early findings show no leukemia increase two years after exposure. burns and scarring occur, while cancer fears remain unproven. Further work seeks prevention and treatment of radiation disturbances.

United States

Ex-teacher Mrs. Embrey Dies at 79 in Winchester

Laura C. Embrey 79 died yesterday after two months illness at 606 S Loudoun St Winchester. Widow of James N Embrey she was born in Delaplane Va and lived there before moving to Winchester 11 years ago. Survived by four sons Bruce Clyde Herman James. two daughters Carrie Wagner Isabelle Estes. six grandchildren. four great grandchildren. Services 2 PM EST at Linden Methodist Church with Rev Irvin Stonesifer and Rev Dewey Harron officiating. Interment in adjoining cemetery. Remains at Jones funeral home until 12:45 Tuesday when procession to church begins. Pallbearers are four sons and two grandsons Edward and James Embrey.

Laura C. Embrey S. Loudoun St James N. Embrey John and Jane Cochrell Delaplane Embrey Winchester Methodist Cool Springs Bruce Embrey Marshall, Va Clyde Herman Embrey James Embrey Pennsylvania Carrie Wagner Isabelle Estes Washie Jiagren Linden Irvin L. Stonesifer Dewey Harron Richmond Jones Funeral Home Edward

Security Bond Sale Totals in City County Area

Winchester Frederic k county bond purchases through July 10 reached $244 656 according to the latest progress report on the Security Loan drive. Reports for adjacent counties were Clarke $25 000 Shenandoah $111 206 and Warren $67 387.

Winchester-Frederick County Clarke Shenandoah Warren

Weeds Threaten Health Prompt Action Urged

Public health notice calls for immediate weed reduction citing health risks. Authorities urge residents to cut weeds now to prevent disease and pests. Community efforts urged in neighborhoods and public spaces.

Lesson In English by W. L. Gordon

Lesson in English outlined by W L Gordon covers usage and pronunciation notes. It highlights pronoun agreement, common misspellings, and word choices with guidance on forming clear sentences and expanding vocabulary.

W. L. Gordon

Teenage Pattern 4613 Teener Frock Ad in Winchester Star

The advertisement promotes pattern 4613 for teenage sizes 10 12 14 16 with hip pockets and a tiny waist. It notes yardage for size 12 and asks twenty five cents to Pattern Dept New York 11th EY. Also offers Anne Adams Summer Book catalogs and a sun tan halter free pattern for fifteen cents more.

Winchester Star Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York 11Th EY Anne Adams

Missionary Rally Set at Potomac Park Camp

A missionary rally by the Assemblies of God is scheduled for August 1 at Potomac Park between Martinsburg and Hagerstown. The camp will hold daily services through August 8.

Potomac Park Assemblies of God Martinsburg Hagerstown

Artichoke Etiquette and Host Duties Tips

Roberta Lee answers how to eat artichokes using fingers for the leaf and sauce, with a fork for the heart. She also advises hosts to introduce all guests at small gatherings to help them acquaint themselves.

Closing options for a formal letter to a female acquaintance

The appropriate closing for a respectful personal letter to a woman is typically Faithfully yours or Sincerely yours. Faithfully conveys formality when the recipient is not a close friend, while Sincerely yours is common and slightly warmer for acquaintances.

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Miss Sue Anderson George Pully 3d George E. Pully Greystone Terrace George 3d Frances Fay Adams Kay Plank James C. Cather Jimmy Myers Barbara Sturn Peter Sturm Virginia Sturm Sharon Graham Robert Blosser Dorothy Ann Boyd David Keen Marguerite Katharine Fisher Douglas Fisher Howard Huff Ronnie David Sharon Grim George Casilear Jr Hubert Cather Lake Webster Ind Harry Sartelle This Sty Luther Bangerman Davis Dhat'sise N. Braddock St Davis Grocery Brook's Pharmacy the Evening Star Home Agent's Buzzella Jackson New York City Buzzella Shop Young Writers Conference Carrie Hunter John M. Baarcke Margaret Julia Greenville S. C Caroline Hunter S. Washington St Col Conrad Col Bryan Conrad West Point N. Y Hunter McGuire Dr. McGuire D. S. Pratt Carsons A. C. Carson Caroline Carson Front Royal Frances Page Sissons Frank Sission Tilsa James Nevitt Amherst St Nave J.C. Oakes S. Jackson O'Neal Stonewall Fort Celier Stonewall Home Jilly II S. Fred Stine Dieckman Harry Dieckman S. Stewart St Take Webster Apple Pie Wits Mullerini Pretine Hershey Jerry Fay Adam Manian Walter Ances Sfek Alegandria O. Grove Marvin Wlute Mervel W. Adams Plumbing N. Cameron St By Herman N. Bundesen, M.D Nagasaki King F Features Syndicate, Inc A. Henretty Fred Neher Norman Cologne Roberta Lee Haldeman Hill’s Novelty & Toy Store N. Loudoun St American Express the Commercial & Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Breyer the Food Center Cather Cather's Cather & Moling Timberlake Ghelnekila Gorham Greenbrier Wotrs Berlou Corrigan Rug Cleaners Winchester FurniTure CO Main ST Thone Tuoghay OY Gaunt’s Drug Store Lovett Bros N. Loudeun St W. Boscawen St
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