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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1948

Page

6

Engagement of Irene Carol Johnson to Paul Marince

Dr and Mrs Ellsworth Johnson announce the engagement of their daughter Irene Carol to Paul Charles Marince son of Mr and Mrs John M Marince of Morrisdale Pa Irene is a design architecture candidate at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor to be conferred June 12 She is a Kappa Delta member and Handley High School graduate Paul is a senior at Michigan set to receive a design advertising degree in February He served as a captain in the 8th Air Force in England and the Johnsons and Mrs Samuel Rhodes will attend the June 12 graduation ceremonies in Ann Arbor.

Ellsworth Johnson Johnson University of Michigan Ann Arbor Kappa Delta Social Sorority Handley High School Michigan 8Th Air Force Eng Samuel Rhodes Anna Jane Cooper Thomas S. Cooper Mt. Falls School of Nursing Duke University Durham N. C R. Cregg Cherry North Carolina Cooper Roanoke College Chi Delta Delta Sorority George Washington University Duke Santa Filomena

Berryville couple wed at Pentecost Church in Hagerstown

Miss Betty McDonald daughter of Mr and Mrs Warl McDonald of Berryville became the bride of Kenneth Strother son of Mr and Mrs Snowden Strother of Berryville at 1 30 pm June 3. The bride wore white with orchids and was joined by maid of honor Miss Faye Kercheval of Arlington. They will reside in Berryville.

Betty McDonald Warl McDonald Berryville Kenneth Strother Snowden Strother Hagerstown Faye Kercheval Arlington

Church Women Meet at Sacred Heart Parish Hall

The National Council of Church Women council will hold its monthly meeting this afternoon in the church hall of Sacred Heart Parish.

Sacred Heart Parish National Council of Church Women

Calendar of Local Community Meetings and Events

A June schedule lists daily events across groups including VFW Chanters Eastern Star Madison lodge and church activities from June 7 to June 10. Meetings for Rotary Kiwanis Elks and various clubs occur alongside church and social gatherings at multiple venues.

VFW Eastern Star Madison Lodge St. Methodist Church Ladies Auxiliary of Clean Rock Fire Co Fire Hall Sacred Heart Parish Council Church Hall

Graduates Take June Spotlight

Miss Eleanor deGrange graduates Braircliff Junior College Braircliff Manor New York with Dr Charles W Colle Amherst College president delivering the commencement address She is daughter of Mr and Mrs H Clay deGrange and will enter University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as a junior Also Mr William H Lawrence 3d graduates Mercersburg Academy Mercersburg Pennsylvania He belonged to Washington Irving literary society YMCA cabinet served as business manager of the Karus yearbook and was on the track squad.

Eleanor deGrange Braircliff Junior College Braircliff Manor N. Y Charles W. Colle Amherst College deGrange H. Clay deGrange S. Washington St National Cathedral School Washington Braircliff the Art Club Chorus Braircliff Quartery The University of North Carolina At William H. Lawrence W. H. Lawrence Jr W. Piccadilly St Winchester Mercersburg Academy Mercersburg Washington Irving Literary Society YMCA

College diplomas awarded to Abshire and Crompton names

Miss Helen Abshire daughter of Mr and Mrs A S Abshire Route 2 city received a diploma May 31 for junior college work at Shenandoah college Dayton Va This summer she returns to resume youth fellowship work with the Evangelical United Brethren church and will later go to Dayton Ohio for continued Christian youth work Also graduating tonight is Miss Shirley Crompton daughter of Mayoress Doris Crompton and Mr Crompton of Winchester England She will receive a Master of Arts degree from Duke University Durham N C Betty Jean Snapp daughter of

Helen Abshire A. S. Abshire Route 2 City Shenandoah College Dayton Abshire Evangelical United Brethren Church Miss Abshire Ohio Shirley Crompton Doris Crompton Mr. Crompton Winchester England Miss Crompton Duke University Durham N. C

Graduates Tonight From Several Colleges

Miss Betty Hengeveld of Richmond earns a B A in psychology at Westhampton College. Miss Anna Jane Cooper of Durham receives a nursing diploma at Duke University. Miss Lenora Rusk of Lynchburg earns a B A at Randolph Macon Woman's College. Miss Theodore Apgar of Front Royal receives a B A at Wilson College Chambersburg. Each candidate’s family attends the degree ceremonies and related events.

Degree in Education Awarded to Snapp in May

Mr and Mrs Robert C Snapp of Opequon announced their son received a degree in education on May 31 from the State. Teachers confer in Farmville.

Ter Robert C Snapp Opequon Farmville

Charnock Boarman wedding in Washington at Foundry Methodist

The Rev. Frederick B. Harris officiated the May 28 ceremony uniting Myrtle Boarman formerly of Winchester and Earl C. Charnock Jr. at Foundry Methodist Church in Washington. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs R L Boarman, attended Pinelands College in Salem NC. she led the dramatic club, belonged to Theta Kappa Sigma, and wrote for the college newspaper. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs E C Charnock Sr., is a Handley High School and Columbia Technical Institute graduate who served in the Army Special Services and works at People’s Duty Company as an advertising artist. They reside in Washington.

Frederick B. Harris Myrtle Boarman Winchester Earl C. Charnock Jr W. Bond St City Foundry Methodist Church Washington R. L. Boarman E. C. Charnock Pinelad College Salem N. C Dramatic Club Theta Kappa Sigma Sorority Charnock Handley High School Columbia Technical Institute Sth Army Special Service People’s Duty Company

Weekly schedule for Frederick County Home Demonstration

The Home Agent is on vacation but leaders will hold meetings the week of June 7 to 12. Activities include N. Frederick HD club at Whitacre building with tray decorating on Thursday at 1 p.m. Albin HD club with Mrs Boylston also doing tray decorat ing in the evening, Middletown 4 H meeting Friday at 7 30 p.m. and a breads leader and leader training session announced for June 22 at No Wa kitchen.

Sarah Zane Hall Women’s Civic League Lucille Seal Cameron St Albin Fannie Boylston Handley High School Auditorium Young Mother's Circle of T. L. Rudd Frederick County N. Frederick HD Club Whitacre Albin HD Club Williams Community Hall No. Wa. Kitchen

Eastern Star Banquet Set for June 14 in McKinley Chapter

Reservations for the Eastern Star banquet on June 14 honoring Mrs Louise Dodge Worthy Grand Matron of Virginia may be made by calling 3659 or 4902 by Wednesday. Mrs Dodge will pay an official visit to the McKinley chapter 19 and the banquet starting 6 pm will be held at the Masonic banquet hall N Loudoun.

Louise Dodge Virginia

Modern Etiquette Q&A on Invitations Gloves and Fruit

Roberta Lee answers etiquette questions about replying to wedding invitations especially when meals follow the ceremony. She says immediate written acceptance or decline is best for accompanying breakfast or reception invitations. She also notes women should not remove gloves when shaking hands and should peel and cut fruit before eating, then use fingers to convey morsels.

Lesson In English by W. L. Gordon

Language guide on proper phrasing and pronunciation. Highlights common usage mistakes with examples and notes on correct forms and spelling. Includes tips on mispronounced words and synonym options for clearer expression.

Pattern 4987 Teen dress patterns for a wardrobe

The notice promotes Pattern 4987 with button-on yokes and suntan straps for Teens. It lists Teenage sizes 10 12 14 16 and yardage for size 12 plus a contrast yard. Send twenty five cents to Winchester Star Pattern Dept New York for illustrated instructions and a catalog offer with a free sun tan halter pattern.

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

Circumspection: a cautious gaze at all surrounding factors

The quote emphasizes circumspection as essential alongside courage. It notes that true bravery is tempered by careful attention to all circumstances, illustrating a measured, thoughtful approach attributed to Jones of Nayland.

Jones of Nayland

Population of Formosa Ties to Chinese Ancestry

The text notes Formosa was seized by Japan about nine years ago and most residents are descended from Chinese who migrated from the pyeupiend in the 17th century.

Formosa Japan

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Irene Carol Johnson Brooks’ Pharmacy Strother-McDonald Mole Filma Huntsberrys the Evening Star Presbyterian Church Exchange Club George Washington Hotel Lions Club Moose Club Rebekah Lodge Kiwanis Club Stephenson Social Club Kitty Prince Sensensy Rd Elks Club Rouss Hall William Lawrence Betty Jean Snapp Daugh Betty Hengeveld Westhampton College University of Richmond Ralph G. Hengeveld Latane St Richmond Hengeveld Les Femmes Savans Lenora Rusk Randolph-Macon Woman's College Lynchburg G. E. Rusk Handley Blvd Mr. Rusk Randolph-Macon Rusk Zeta Tau Alpha Foronty YWCA Richard Rusk Katherine Rusk Boarman Gerner Edmonds W. Cecil St Maryland Stuart H. Edmonds Leonardtown Hospital Gaunt’ Drug Store Home Agent Asta Ae Daniel Dulany Progressive Food Stores Roberta Lee W. L. Gordon Couneus Stetet Lovett Bros Loudoun St Commercial & Savings Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Bryer the Food Center N. Loudoun St Haldeman Towaeun Hell's “Eisn Cather Rannon’s Cleaners Shoecenter Winchester — Front Royal Loudoun Timberlake Excellency Jewels Edward
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