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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1947

Page

6

Garden Club Notes Highlight Plant Origins and Lily Show Cancelled

Mrs D W McNeese speaks at Winchester Clarke Garden Club on flower origins, spread, and color evolution, noting most flowers originate abroad and roses expand from ancient varieties. Business session covers conservation contest entries, funds raised for Gunston Hall, Lily Show cancellation, and awards for local participants.

D. W. McNeese Washington Winchester- Clarke Garden Club Gray Lodge Ellsworth Johnson City North America China Japan Korea South American Mexico Africa Josephine France Homer B. C McNeese H. Clay deGrange Croswell Henderson Federal Soil Conservationist Garden Club of Virginia James Brown Handley School Merle Reynolds Gore School Trip Hardesty, Jr Berryville William Bell Watkins B. F. Arthur Gunston Hall deGrange Edward G. Butler Play Gardens Clarke County Gilpin Handley Public Library Woodberry Forest H. B McCormac

Jack and Jill Pupils Broadcast Tomorrow

The Jack and Jill School broadcast will be heard at 8:30 a.m. tomorrow. The program by the kindergarten and manager Mr. Andrew Babb is directed by Mrs. Fredstine and Miss Virginia Russell with Mrs. Richard Lewis as announcer. The swimming party plan for commencement week is postponed and the school flower show closes Friday with judges Mrs. Richard Lewis, John Jones, and Miss Helen Massey.

Andrew Babb Fredstine Virginia Russell Richard Lewis Mesdames John Jones Helen Massey

Miss Johnson Hosts Winchester Junior Music Club

Miss Elizabeth Ann Johnston entertained the Winchester Junior Music Club at her West Cecil street home on Saturday. Officers elected for the year were president Bessie Smalts Vice president Patsy Wheeler secretary treasurer Donna Lou Anderson. A musical program followed with contests and awards for outstanding work won by Bessie Smalts Martha Ann Smith Ouida Lou Keller.

Elizabeth Ann Johnston Winchester Junior Music Club West Cecil Street Bessie Smalts Patsy Wheeler Donna Lou Anderson Martha Ann Smith Ouida Lou Keller Betsy Henderson Carolyn Wheeler Bessie Smalls Patsy Boyer Ronnie Johnston Daniel Cammer Garvin Walters Fatsy Richards Avenue City

Quota Governor Visits Local Club Tonight

District Governor Alice G. Palmer of Norfolk will visit the Winchester Quota Club at 7 30 p m tonight at the Chamber of Commerce office. Mrs Gail Martin of Richmond organizer and former International Board member will also be present. A large attendance is expected.

Alice G. Palmer Norfolk Winchester Chamber of Commerce Gail Martin Richmond International Board

Winchester Little Theatre Tryouts Tonight

Try-outs for forthcoming radio productions will be held by the Winchester Little Theatre at 8 p m tonight at the local radio station. All members and interested persons are invited to attend.

Winchester

Huntsberrys Attend Augusta Military Academy Exercises

Mr and Mrs E Rhodes Huntsberry of Huntsberry attend the Augusta Military Academy commencement with son Charles Robert Huntsberry in the graduating class. The finals include a Baccalaureate service, a dress parade and diploma presentation concluding Wednesday morning.

E. Rhodes, Huntsberry Augusta Military Academy Charles Robert Huntsberry Old Stone Church Augusta Huntsberry Angleside

Church Circles Schedule For WSCS Meetings

The WSCS Circles of Market Street Methodist Church announce Tuesday and Wednesday gatherings at various homes and church rooms. Circle 1 meets 2 30 pm Tuesday at the church. Circle 2 8 pm Tuesday with A D Mason. Circle 3 8 pm Tuesday with Mrs W C Peer. Circle 4 6 30 pm Tuesday at the church then supper at Tokes. Circle 5 8 pm Wednesday with Miss Annie Grim. Circle 6 8 pm Tuesday with Mrs Mary Locke. Braddock Street Methodist Church WSCS meets 7 45 pm Tuesday in the church assembly room led by Circle 5 leader Miss Emma Ridgeway.

WSCS Market Street Methodist Church Pe A. D. Mason Parkway City W. C. Peer North Kent Street Tokes Annie Grim South Loudoun Street Mary Locke North Loudoun Street Braddock Street

Mrs Hughes Hosts WSCS Meeting at Montague Ave Church

Mrs. George Hughes will host the WSCS meeting of Montague Avenue Methodist Church on Tuesday at 8 p m at her home 28 Glaize avenue. Mrs. John Teter will lead the devotional program.

George Hughes WSCS Montague Avenue Methodist Church Glaize Avenue City John Teter

Stephenson Methodist Church Evening Meeting Aims at 8 PM

The WSCS of Stephenson Methodist Church will meet promptly at 8 p.m. Tuesday at Mrs. Dick Golightly's home with Mrs. John Carper as devotional leader. After the business session, members will attend a party hosted by the church youth fellowship.

WSCS Stephenson Methodist Church Dick Golightly John Carper Youth Fellowship

Boyce WCTU To Meet Tuesday At 8 P.M.

The regular monthly meeting of the Boyce Woman’s Christian Temperance Union will be held at 8 p m Tuesday at the Boyce Methodist Church. Mrs Noah Carroll will lead the devotional service. All members are urged to attend and visitors are welcome. The Training Circle of Winchester Presbyterian Church meets at 3 p m Tuesday at 500 South Stewart St.

Boyce Wctu Boyce Methodist Church Noah Carroll Winchester’ Presbyterian Church

Lutheran Circle Meeting With Mrs Claude Gore

Grave Lutheran Church Circle 6 meets at 8 p m Tuesday at the home of Mrs Claude Gore in Clearbrook.

Lutheran Circle Claude Gore Grave Lutheran Church Clearbrook

Local residents return from Indianapolis auto races

Mr. and Mrs. C. D Shepherd and Mr. and Mrs. Roland D. Bush have returned to their homes here after attending the auto races in Indianapolis on May 30.

Horace McInturff Campbell's College North Carolina Winchester Roland MclIrturff South Loudoun Street C. D Shepherd Roland D. Bush Indianapolis Ind

Elementary Pupils Present Dance Rhythms Piano Recital

Twelve pupils under Miss Kathleen McCartney performed a program titled Dance Rhythms in Handley Auditorium on Friday afternoon. The sequence included Dutch Dance Indian Dance Gavotte Mazurka Caprice and more with pieces by Mozart Chopin and others.

Kathleen McCartney Handley Auditorium Thompson Mary Kaknis Arig Sa Esc

Berryville Socials and Weekend Guests Highlight Local Visitors

Miss Ann Langbein arrives for summer in Berryville to stay with her parents. Local families host weekend guests from Clyde Ohio to Washington D C including Lt. Richard Lorenzs and Janie, Mr. and Mrs. Waren Bright Hague, and Commander John R Beardall Jr. The MacDonald Skaggs wedding is noted with relatives in attendance and remarks on Mrs. Skaggs long service in Clarke County education.

J. H. Yost, Jr Washington Mr. Yost Mrs. J. H. Yost, Sr Morgan Street Berryville, Va Ann Langbein Farmville State Teachers College Berryville Leonard Langbein Howard White South Church Street John Dolby James Harrisburg James Mrs. L. Ayler Lorenzo Lewis Emily MacCormick John Reginald Beardall Beardall James M.lhomson Edward McCormick Williams Harry F. Byrd Skaggs Marshall MacDonald Clarke County Virginia State Board of Education Robert E. Lee Clarke County Red Cross Missouri Harvard University Sorbonne France Congressional Record Charley Shenk G. C. Scrivener Arbutus, Md Virginia Shenk Washington, D. C Bayard Stevens Kitty McDonald Winches

Pattern 4827 Sewing Pattern for Frock with Cape Details

You can order pattern 4827 for a versatile frock with graceful cape sleeves or twin capes. The easy to sew pattern fits sizes 12 through 42 and requires 3% yards of 39 inch fabric for size 16. Send 25 cents and include size name address and style number to Pattern Dept New York 11 NY.

Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N. Y

Lesson In English by W L Gordon

English lesson notes highlight common usage errors and word study tips. The piece compares misused phrases and spelling, defines adventitious as not inherent and accidental, and urges daily vocabulary growth.

W. L. Gordon

How Guests Are Invited to Christening

The article states invitations are sent by telephone or an informal note.

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Mrs. McNeese Garden Club Alvin Pennypacker Edward Turner Pennypacker John M. Steck Kate Kern de Grange Brooks’ Pharmacy Jack and Jill Miss Johnson Little Theatre the Parkview Huntsberrys Shoe Store Masonic Building Marie Garber Bob Jones College Tennessee H. B. Garber Miss Garber Cecile Gesner Oakland, Md Emily Miller Martinsburg Stephens City Mary R. Buckner Amherst Street H. M. Carbaugh Major Peggy Carbaugh ANC Nettie Carbaugh Calvin Kibler D. K. Russell, Jr George Washington University John Lee John Smith Bruce Olin Bush Brenda Charles Town Yesterney Virginia Beach Dorothy Ann Henry Lanier Gray Lewis Alexandria Stewart Bell Memorial Hospital B. P. Reid J. H. Teasley Reidville S. C DeWitt Teasley Hartwell, Ga Win- Lucy Shade Gray Avenue Nis Pugh North Loudoun Street Johna Hopkins Hospital Baltimore Harry M. Sartelle, Jr University of Tennessee At Knoxville H. M Sartelle North Washington Street Peggy Carbaugh Fort Bam Houston San Antonio Texas Harry M. Carbaugh Charlottesville DIAL L. J. Luby Miller St Gaunt’s Drug Store Market St Braddock St. Wscs Montague Ave Hughes Presbyterian Training Circle Gavotte Ch. Ee Louis XIV Caprice Fletcher Ketterer Pickaninny Martin Patsy Wheeler Pee Eente Ketterer Chopin Donna Lou Anderson Valse Dennee Bulova Clowe's Jewelry Store N. Loudoun Berryville Socials Horace Smithy Charles McGuire Gertrude Lindy Norwood Alden Cummins Youngstown Ohio Cool Spring Shenandoah Annie B.C. Moore Jane Austin Minnie Lippitt George Miller Stephenson Frederick County Clarke Hugh N. Ritter Clermont John R. Beardell Annapolis Martin Carper Nancy Lu Carper W. 8. Carper Jack Russell Valley Forge Geneva Hospital Race Mortimer Ellsey MacDonald J. Lewis Skaggs Henry G. Lane Grace Episcopal Church Ruth Campbell Caryswood Archibald Cummins Betty Robertson A. F. Robertson Mrs. Robertson Crows Nest William Rhoden Mrs Rhoden Set. Rhoden Elizabeth Elsen Alberta Elsen Arlington Opworld’s By Ohme Oldams the Arcadia Ken Windle Gabardine Gabaradine Loudoun St Duratwill Wilson Brothers U.S Pat Prescription Store Mia Jefferson Davis The Confederacy Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corp Coolmor Cather & Moling E. Piccadilly St Timberlake Andrew Edward Capper Jeweler
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