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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1947

Page

8

Opening of Junior Day Club at Winchester Club

Social notes announce IMesigna as the date for the Junior Day Club opening at the Winchester Club. The playground for ages 1 to 10 will be open 1 to 6 p m on that day with Miss Martha Roe directing the day’s activities. A bus will run from Winchester daily at 1 pm returning at 6 pm amid preparations and equipment donations from local residents.

Imesigna Winchester Club Martha Roe Mary Washington College University of Virginia Ion Mesdames W. , Bossemmian, Sr Ralph Lar Ce Byrd, Jr L. Lart, Jr H. K. Benham George Smith Winchester

Jack and Jill School to Graduates Five Teens in Class of Jack and Jill

Fifteen graduates from the Jack and Jill school will receive their diplomas tomorrow at 11 30 a m. The annual exhibit featuring the flow show is planned with patrons invited. Diploma recipients include Ned Brown Reggie Baker Doug Bell Freieman Aimee Gibson Kerlin Elizabeth Lacy Jey McKay Anita Penny Punkie Robinson Capers Bill Shendon Allen Billy Stine and Todd

Jack and Jill Ool Ual Ned Brown Reggie Baker Doug Bell Freieman Aimee Gibson Kerlin Elizabeth Lacy Jey McKay Anita Penny Punkie Robinson Capers Bill Shendon Allen Billy Stine Todd

Junior Woman's Club June meeting postponed in Clarke County

The June meeting of the Junior Woman's Club of Clarke County was moved from Thursday June 12 to Friday June. It will be hosted by Guardian Service and held at the Berryville community building. Details will be announced.

Clarke County Thurs Guardian Service Sup Comity Bilding Berryville

Faforris E. Cather Jr Visits Mother in Rich

Faforris E. Cather Jr from the University of Rich arrives to spend several weeks visiting his mother Georgia Cather at 302 South Braddock Street. He recently joined Tau Kappa Alpha, an honorary forensic fraternity.

Faforris E. Cather, Jr University of Rich Georgia Cather South Braddock St Mr. Cather Tau Kappa Alpha

Winifred Bailey Weds Oliver Ritter at First Baptist

Miss Winifred O Bailey daughter of Mrs Carroll S Smith of Winchester and Washington wed Oliver Thomas Ritter son of Mrs O T Ritter of this city in a 1230 p m ceremony at First Baptist Church. Dr E T Clark officiated with a peony and palm setting and organist Hoye Riley played wedding music.

First Baptist Church Winifred O. Bailey Carroll S. Smith Winchester Washington Oliver Thomas Ritter O. T. Ritter Mr. Ritter E. T Clark Hoye Riley C. T. Owens

Paynes Chapel WSCS To Meet Week Earlier

The WSCS of Payne's Chapel church will meet at 8 p m Friday at Mrs. Wilson Treuary s Ridgeway home West Virginia a change in meeting time is noted The annual memorial service is set for 3 p m Sunday at the church and the public is invited

WSCS Payne's Chapel Wilson Treuary Ridgeway W. Va

Winchesters Engage in Summer Notices of Weddings and Socials

Invitations reveal the marriage of Miss Katherine Greatorex Despard to John Townsend Burwell Jr at St George's Rumson set for June 21. The Despards host a reception on Buena Vista Ave. Rumson after the ceremony. The item also lists numerous local residents visiting, studying, or hosting guests in Winchester Clarke county, including students from Baylor University and Mary Washington College, with club news and birthday party notes.

Mr. Ritter Handley High School Virginia Intermont Junior College Bristol Ritter Handley United States Army Potomac State College Keyser, W. Ve Sigma Phi Omega Kenilworth Inn West Virginia Frank Yeakle Thomas Whitham George Casilear Harold Patton Charles S. Hurst Howard Cather Jean Hamman Betty Jo Hildebrandt Winchester Clarke County Katherine Greatorex Despard

Lesson In English Word Study Morbid Indulgence

Newspaper style overview detailing daily vocabulary notes by W L Gordon. Defines morbid indulgence and common word usage errors with examples and pronunciation guidance. Observed emphasis on using a word three times to earn it and guidance on verb tense and spelling.

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BPWC Installs Officers at June Winchester Banquet

The Winchester Business and Professional Women's Club holds a June picnic supper at Mrs. Elizabeth Barr’s home 126 North Washington Street city at 6 p m Tuesday June 24. New officers and committee chairs include Julia Beavers recording secretary Virginia Hughes news service Sallie Scales education and vocation Mary Yeakley Shutts finance Louise Castleman international relations Elizabeth Barr hostess committee Ruby Punk assistant and Andrew Bell history committee. Charter presented to charter membershipBanquet outlined community event and leadership slate.

Winchester Business and Professional Womans Club Elizabeth Barr North Washington Street City Andrew Bell Julia Beavers Virginia Hughes Sallie Scales Mary Yeakley Shutts Louise Castleman Ruby Punk

Slip Pattern 4500 Offers Easy-To-Sew Lingerie

This notice advertises Pattern 4500 by Onne Ohlams with three pattern parts and side-panel elim ination for a flattering slip or panties. It lists sizes 34 through 50 and fabric yardages for a 39 inch slip and 1 1 8 yards for panties. Send 25 cents to Pattern Dept New York for details and order. Also promotes The Anne Adams Pattern Book offering a free bathing suit pattern.

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

Winchester BPW Club Hosts Charter Night at George Washington Hotel

The Loudoun County BPWC and Winchester BPW Club held a charter night May 22 at the George Washington Hotel. Guests included city officials, district officers, and club members. Miss Earline White delivered the keynote on women’s service and growth through organized groups. A gift gavels and floral tributes capped the event.

Guet George Washington Hotel C. R. Anderson Rotary McSherry Lupton Kiwanis Virgil Strader Lion Ben Cather Exchange Joseph A. Massie, Jr Mary Lou Steele Winchester Quota Loudoun County BPWC Naomi Hatcher Mabel Sampson Frances Webber Eleanor Booner Ann Hatcher Betty Hatcher Miller Edna Kennedy Alexandria State Federation Irene Pancoast Bell United States Alaska Hawaii Bermuda Federation BPW Loudoun Country Club Hatcher BPW Club Winchester Bpw Club Winchester Kiwanians Memorial Hospital

Why Logan's orders are read on Memorial Day

In 1868 General John A. Logan issued a general order designating May 30 1868 for decorating graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the Civil War. The Memorial Day practice honors fallen soldiers by strewing flowers or other decorations on their graves.

Winchester Ministerial Association Installs New Officers

The Winchester Ministerial Association installs new officers led by Rev. W. E. Eisenberg with Rev. William J. Hadden and Dr. T. J. Hawkins assisting. New officers include Rev. F. G. Senger as vice president and Dr. Lewis F. Havermale as secretary treasurer. The group will resume monthly meetings in September.

Winchester Ministerial Association W. E. Eisenberg William J. Hadden T. J. Hawkins F. G Senger Lewis F. Havermale

Modern Etiquette Advice on Decorum and Signatures

A reader asks about discreet restroom etiquette and avoiding impropriety. Replies advise using a subtle handkerchief, never inspecting it, and disposing quickly. Other questions cover whether business letters must be signed in ink and if doilies save laundering for summer luncheons.

Seven Lions to Get Attendance Pins

Berryville Virginia June 5 seven Lions who have not missed a meeting during the past year will receive perfect attendance pins at 6 45 p m today when the Clarke County Lions meet at the Southern Cafe. District Governor Kenneth B Cruser is expected to be present. Principal business will be the election of officers.

Berryville Clarke County Lions Southern Cafe Kenneth B. Cruser

Round Hill Bible School Begins Monday

The Vacation Bible School at Round Hill Methodist Church starts 9:30 a.m. Monday. Pastor Rev. John Teter announces the program inviting girls and boys ages 4 to 14. Classes will be taught by Mrs. Kathryn Barton and Rev. and Mrs. John Teter.

Round Hill Methodist Church John Teter Round Hill Kathryn Barton

Fork Etiquette Tip Limits Food on Fork at Once

Guidance instructs not to place more than one kind of food on a fork at a time to maintain proper dining manners. The rule emphasizes singular discrete bites and orderly presentation during meals.

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