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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1955

Page

8

Salat Votes Conrad Hoover Post 21 Square Dance Benefit

American Legion Salat votes to hold a square dance at 9 tonight in the Armory to raise funds for the building. Mrs. P. G. Ireland will lead the worship at the Comrade Bible Class service tomorrow at 9 45 in Braddock Street Methodist Church sanctuary. Carson Clark family reunion held at Memorial Park Martinsburg with four generations present and many relatives from Round Hill Berryville Front Royal Winchester and Arlington.

Conrad Hoover American Legion Armory P. G. Ireland Comrade Bible Braddock Street Methodist Church F. H. Way Carson Clark Memorial Park Martinsburg Julian Anderson Courtney Lowe Steven Deborah Round Hill Marie Peyton Brenda Kay This City Stover Clark Yvonne Berryville Walter Clarke Arlington Millie Brown

Fahnestock Clan Reunion Planned Near Strasburg

The 35th annual reunion of the Fahnestock clan will be held August 14 at Elizabeth Furaace five miles east of Strasburg in Shenandoah County. Ground access from the north uses Route 55 to Waterlick, then turning right.

Fahnestock Elizabeth Furaace Strasburg Shenandoah County Waterlick

Winchester Moose Women Hold Regular Meeting With Community Support

Winchester Chapter 1367 Women of the Moose met Thursday evening at the Moose Home. Senior Regent Emma Line presided as a resolution praised local youth and charity work by Boy and Girl Scouts, Children’s Home Society, Negro Day Nursery, Winchester Day Nursery, Salvation Army and United Defense Fund. Members will back the Community Chest by donations and by serving on committees. A shower honored Mrs. Lee Holler and Mrs. James Sawyer received a prize. Family descendants of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Luttrell plan August 14 descendants’ service at Collinsville.

Winchester Women of the Moose Moose Home Emma Line Boy and Girl Scouts Children’s Home Society Negro Day Nursery Winchester Day Nursery Salvation Army United Defense Fund Lee Holler James Sawyer Gilbert DeHaven C. G. Baker Tomy Luttrell A. W. Lamp R. L. Braithwaite Vernon Lee Union Ladies Aid Redland Church Fred C. Braithwaite Harry Armstrong Arlington Isabell Potts Round Hill Dennis Ridgeway W. Va Paul Braithwaite Diana Keller W. D. Whitacre Pikeside Dan Folk Falling Waters Ellen Fout E W. Braithwaite Lena Lewis Bob Fout Merle Eaton Ellen Ed Lizer Steve Lineweaver Peachie Russell Sammy Harry Fout E. W. Braithwaite Charles Brill Winton Kerns Colonial Beach Fredericksburg Tommy Gayle

Local Clergyman to Officiate Providence Wedding

Dr. E T Clark and Rev E T Clark Jr depart tomorrow for Providence R I for the marriage of Rev James E Clark and Margaret Armstrong on Monday Dr Clark to perform the ceremony and Mr Clark as best man. Dinner hosts honor Miss Ann Duvall Peach and E Rhodes Huntsberry Jr amid wedding plans in August.

E. T. Clark City E. T. Clark, Jr Purcellville Providence R. I James E. Clark Margaret Armstrong William Fletcher Robert C. Fletcher Frank Burkholder

Calendar of Events for August Evening Meetings

August listings show many local groups meeting nightly. Activities include Lions Club American Legion Legions Home Duplicate Bridge at George Washington Motel Murphys Camera Club Rebekah Lodge Alcoholics Anonymous Kiwanis Flight G Air Force Reserve Squadron Golden Glow Elks Club and Legion Square Dance at Armory with times from 12 15 p m to 9 p m across venues such as George Washington Hotel Rouss Hall Murphy s Golf Club Baptist Church Armory and Armory.

Madison Lodge Rouss Hall George Washington Motel Lions Club George Washington Hotel American Legion Legion Board of Control of Exchange Club Eagles Loyal Order of Moose Camera Club Murphy’s Rebekah Lodge Alcoholics Anonymous Baptist Church Kiwanis Club Air Force Reserve Squadron Golden Glow Elks Club Duplicate Bridge Golf Club Legion Square Dance Armory

Family visits and travel plans announced

Mrs W. P. Kells returns to McKeesport after visiting her niece Mrs E E Harbaugh in Winchester area. Mr and Mrs G F Kershner and son G F Kershner Jr of Parker City Okla leave Summit Point after visiting Mrs Kershner's father A L Withers. they plan to move to Houston Texas soon.

W. P. Kells McKeesport E. E. Harbaugh W. Clifford St G. F. Kershner G. F. Kershner, Jr Parker City Oklo

Alberti Returns Home After Camp Lupton Visit

Homer Ellis Alberti returns to his parents on Parkway after spending two weeks at Camp Lupton at Woodstock.

Homer Ellis Alberti Mrs Homer Alberti Parkway Camp Lupton Woodstock

Local Residents Share Travel and Health News

Mrs Ethel Holler Ambrose returns to Callahan Florida after visiting sister in law Mrs Mary Holler and other relatives. She toured Washington DC with daughter Miss Ann Ebert Holler. Olivier Swanson of 309 South Loudoun Street is reported improving at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Theodore Roethke and wife plan a September voyage from New York to Florence Italy for a Fulbright teaching year with travel via Gibraltar Spain and southern France. Mrs Roethke is the former Beatrice O Connell, daughter of Mr and Mrs Irvan O Connell.

Ethel Holler Ambrose Callahan Fla Mary Ebert Holler Olivier Swanson S. Loudoun St Winchester Memorial Hospital Theodore Roethke Edmonds, Wash New York Florence Italy Roethke Gibraltar Spain France Beatrice O’connell Irvan O'Connell

Births July 29 Seabright and Webster families welcome daughters

Birth notices report a girl born to Mr and Mrs Donald Seabright 252 Opequon Ave with Mrs Seabright formerly Margaret Fleming and a girl born to Mr and Mrs Willard Webster 17 Glaize Ave with Mrs Webster formerly Orpha Jenkins.

Donald Seabright Opequon Ave Seabright Margaret Fleming Willard Webster Glaize Ave Webster Orpha Jenkins

Virginia museum cleans statues with tea treatment

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts moved two marble maidens Pandora and Ceres for cleaning. After washing them to soap-cake white, curators considered tea staining to restore a luster, and artists approved the tea painting solution which reportedly worked.

Richmond Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Pandora Ceres

Local social notes from Cross Junction and nearby towns

Cross Junction and surrounding communities share visits and homecomings. Residents return from Massachusetts Ocean City and Colonial Beach while others host and travel between Winchester Round Hill and Alexandria. Hospital staff updates note Dr. Whitacre’s return to duty and multiple family gatherings occur at Braithwaite and Whitacre households.

Doctor offers due bill for appendectomy after engagement party

In Louisville Kentucky photographer Charlie Pence, while taking engagement photos at a physician's home, is approached by the doctor who offers to pay for an appendectomy as thanks. The scene unfolds during the cocktail event as Pence receives the unexpected gift.

Louisville Charlie Pence Pence

Secrets of Charm Travel Packing Do's and Don’ts

Practical travel tips emphasize planning and organization to ensure pleasant trips. Actors include making a packing list, checking wardrobe, and leaving with the essentials. Steps cover luggage checks, repairs, light house cleaning, and leather care with saddle soap and wax.

Travel tips for efficient packing and wardrobe planning

Travel advice covers water for plastic bags, minimizing luggage, tips on saving tips and space, color coordinated wardrobe, car travel organizers, and essential items. It also promotes FIGURED FOR YOU fashion guidance with a payment offer for a detailed instructions and garment selection.

Stephenson Stonewall Home Demonstration Club Picnic

The Stonewall Home Demonstration Club held its annual picnic and regular monthly meeting Wednesday afternoon at Hopewell Friends Church in Clearbrook. Visitors included Rev J S Peebles, Lorenzo Price, L K Dellinger, Loraine Butler, Mamie Butler, and others.

Patrolmen Nab Jailbreak Pair During Lunch Break

Two Danbury patrolmen assigned to a city wide search for two county jail escapees ditched the hunt for a noontime meal and instead spotted and arrested the fugitives on their way to a restaurant.

Danbury, Conn

Vacation School Ends at Sacred Heart Church

Sacred Heart Church closes its summer program after a July 5 start with 225 children attending daily religious instruction, Mass, Rosary, and recreation. Sister teachers from Pittsburgh and Student Brothers from Holy Trinity Mission Seminary led classes, with Father Julius Cilinski supervising. Transportation covered 430 miles daily, and a final week trip to Gore Virginia featured a Catholic Trailer Chapel.

Sacred Heart Parish Charles Aikin City Recreation Department Winchester City Park Sister of the Holy Ghost Pittsburgh Holy Trinity Mission Seminary Jordan Springs Julius Cilinski Sacred Heart Church M. Severin M. Gonzaga M. Clarissa M. Annunciata Cyril M.s.ss.t Alfred Peter Susan Dick Helen Sullivan Fred Sturm Gore

Modern Etiquette Q and A Highlights

Roberta Lee answers etiquette questions on guest phone charges seating order at dinner and roles at weddings. The guest pays for long distance calls after consulting the hostess. A gentleman should seat the lady first before sitting. A husband of the matron of honor is not required to serve as an usher.

Lesson in English by W. L. Gordon

Daily vocabulary guide noting misused phrases pronunciation and spelling tips. Includes definitions and examples such as malapert meaning impudent and brazen with guidance on usage and word study principles.

W. L. Gordon

Detroit Police Capture Escaped Prisoner Thomas Tiggett

Police nabbed Thomas J. Tiggett after a bungled lumber yard burglary. He was found at a Detroit station under a wanted circular noting he escaped from Southern Michigan Prison and was ordered returned there.

Detroit Thomas J. Tiggett Tiggett Southern Michigan

Arlington Woman Cups Second State Golf Championship

Mrs. Margaret Allen of Arlington defeated Mrs. A. B. Bower of Richmond 5 and 4 in the 36 hole Virginia state women s amateur final to claim her second state title. The Hot Springs event showcase two birdies and 21 pars highlighting Allen s steady play.

Arlington Woman Cups Hot Springs A. B. Bower Richmond Virginia Sphinx Arlington Margaret Allen

Winmer Secures Second Consecutive Title in Close Victory

The winmer claimed her second straight title with a narrow win. Details remain sparse in the fragment, but the victory reinforces her recent dominance and marks back-to-back championship success.

Turnip Weighs 512 Pounds in Clarke County Farm Field

Thomas Bolden foreman on T. B. Byrd’s Millwood farm reports a 5.5 pound turnip this year. He says it surpasses a cantaloupe in size and is the largest he has seen. Claude Tinsman of Kernstown, with 40 years of farming, agrees he has never seen such a large turnip.

Thomas Bolden T. B. Byrd Millwood Claude Tinsman Kernstown Lakeville W. A. Bradford

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Salat Mrs. Ireland Clark Women of Moose Luttrell Henry L. Luttrell Collinsville Vernon H. Haas Honolulu Chicago E. E. Wilkie Bluemont Wile Haas Northern Virginia Hairdressers Association Unit No Red Cross Hill & Dale Mademoiselle Cross Junction Shirley Cloyd Carolyn Cloyd Massachusetts Joe Lee Ocean City, Md Frank Whitacre Janie David Betty Spanos Diana and Ginger Keller Charles Taylor Washington A. W. Taylor Beauty Queens AMO Carlene King Johnson U.S.A Hillevi Rombin Sweden Hollywood John Robert Powers Secrets of Charm National Newspaper Service Michigan City Indiana Gaunt Union Vesper Services The Association of Churches of Winchester and Ministerial Association Miller House Lawn First Baptist Church WM. E. Eisenberg Grace Lutheran Church Roberta Lee Lovett Brothers Lovett Bros N. Loudoun St Fection Winmer Clarke the Commercial & Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Cather’s Department Store Timberlake Loudoun &St Mc LE Cai Miller Anderson Your Maytag E. Boscawen St
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