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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1954

Page

7

Engagement of Jean Filtzmoyer to Leroy Buckner

Mrs Myrtle Hershman of Millwood Pike announces the engagement of her daughter Jean Filtzmoyer to Leroy Buckner son of Mr and Mrs Leroy Buckner of Staunton The couple are both well educated with Jean a James Wood High School graduate employed by Farm Bureau Insurance and Leroy an NYU MA holder and area supervisor of distributive education for the State Board of Education The wedding is set for July 24 at Christ Episcopal Church

Rush Studio Jean Filtzmoyer Myrtle Hershman Millwood Pike Leroy M. Buckner Leroy Buckner Staunton Filtzmoyer S. D. Filtzmoyer James Wood High School Farm Bureau Insurance Company Buckner Richmand Professional Institute New York University The State Board of Education Christ Episcopal Church

Engagement of Frances Elizabeth Curtis to James R Pitcock

Mr and Mrs Ray Curtis announce the engagement of their daughter Frances Elizabeth to James Ralph Pitcock son of James Robert Pitcock Route 2 and the late Mr Pitcock Miss Curtis will graduate Handley High School June 8 Mr Pitcock is employed by the State Highway Department The wedding is planned for early September.

Ray Curtis Frances Elizabeth James Ralph Pitcock James Robert Pitcock Route 2 Mr. Pitcock Miss Curtis Handley High School Pitcock State Highway Department

Calendar of June Community Meetings and Events

Calendar lists diverse local meetings and clubs across June from 7 p m to 8 p m including Public Code Classes at Radio Club East Winchester Model Railroad Club Madison Lodge Municipal Band Rotary Lions Exchange American Legion Auxiliary Alcoholics Anonymous Miller House Loyal Order of Moose Rebekah Lodge Kiwanis Garden Club Flight A Air Force Reserve Squadron and Elks Club.

Radio Club Route 50 East Winchester Model Railroad Club S. Cameron St Madison Lodge Rouss Hall Lions Club George Washington Hotel Exchange Club American Legion Auxiliary Alcoholics - Anonymous Miller House Loyal Order of Moose Rebekah Kiwanis Club Old Fredericktown Garden Club Air Force Reserve Squadron Rouss Ave Elks Club

Miss Chittenden to Wed Richard Cover

Miss Chittenden and Richard Loring Cover become engaged. Mary Macneil Chittenden, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ward Chittenden Jr. of Garrison Maryland, to Richard Loring Cover, son of Mr. and Mrs. Loring Andrews Cover of Chathamne Maryland. Cover a Gilman School and Princeton graduate who served in the 2nd Armored Division in Germany.

Henry Ward Chittenden, Jr Garrison, Md Mary Macneil Richard Loring Cover Loring Andrews Cover Chattelumne Chittenden Garrison Forest School Convent of the Sacred Heart Noroton Conn Cover H. K. Russell J. M. Steck

Braddock Street Groups Plan Meetings This Week

Braddock Street Methodist Church circles and the church women’s group schedule meetings with Circle 1 led by Mrs J F Bly and Circle 10 hosted by Mrs Harold Patton. The Century Club holds a Thursday morning session at Mrs E W Barr’s home. The Garden Club of Virginia announces the Lily Show June 17 and 18 at Farmington Country Club Charlottesville. The Old Fredericktown Garden Club meets Wednesday at 3 pm with speaker Mrs L A Patton discussing Flowers from California and Outdoor Living.

Women’s Society of Christian Service Braddock Street Methodist Church Church School Circle No. 1 J. F. Bly F. B. Oglesby Charlottesville The Garden Club of Virginia Farmington Country Club Braddock Street Circle Braddock Street Harold Patton Greystone Terrace Curtis R. Barr Century Club E. W. Barr Featherbed Lane Garden Club Fredericktown Old

Weekend visit marks Lt Col Clara Raven guest in Washington

Personal Lt Col Clara Raven USA Med Corps recently returned from Japan and Korea and stationed in Washington was a weekend guest of Miss Helen Carson on S Braddock St. Mr and Mrs Frank L Barrett returned to Frederick County after a year with children in Sacramento California. Carol Funkhouser daughter of Justin and Mrs Funkhouser of Blakely Manor Charles Town graduated today from the lower division of St Marys Seminary Junior College St Marys City Md receiving a General High School Diploma. Mrs Irvan OConnell and Miss Frances W Jones will represent Christ Episcopal Church at the Conference of the Province of Washington at Hood College Frederick Md June 13 19. The Rev Mr Chadwalsh Phd professor of English Beloit College Beloit Wis will be the principal speaker.

Clara Raven USA Japan Korea Washington Helen Carson S. Braddock St Frank L. Barrett Frederick County Sacramento Calif Carol Funkhouser Justin Funkhouser Blakely Manor Charles Town St. Mary's Seminary St. Mary’s City Irvan O'Connell Frances W. Jones Christ Episcopal Church

Local residents return from trips and events

Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Whitham return from Rehoboth Beach after a week away. Cpl. Williams H. Whiting reports back to Ft. Belvoir after a month with his mother following 16 months in Korea. Mrs. William F. Schenck and children plan ten days in Danville to visit her mother Mrs. H. B. Lester. Susan Rosenberger earns a Roanoke College Freshman scholarship while a Handley High senior. Mrs Gene T. Dicks hosts a bridal shower for Miss Hilda Steele prior to her May 29 wedding to W. Edward Baker. guests include several local women.

Cpl Williams H. Whiting Ft. Belvoir E. M. Whiting W. Clifford St Korea Susan Rosenberger Anna Wood Rosenberger Shirley St Roanoke College Handley High School Gene T. Dicks Hilda Steele W. Edward Baker Charles Coffman Paul Sheetz William Kern Norman Brill Leslie Brill Jody William Headley Herbert Stickley

Miss Steele Wed to W Edward Baker in Middletown

Miss Hilda Lucille Steele daughter of Mr and Mrs Lehring Steele of Middletown married Wanda Edward Baker son of Mrs Charles Coffman of Strasburg and the late Mr Baker in Grace Methodist Church Middletown. The double ring ceremony was conducted by Rev J S Peebles followed by a reception at the bride's parents home.

Hilda Lucille Steele Lehring Steele Middletown Wanda Edward Baker Charles Coffman Strasburg Mr. Baker J. S. Peebles Grace Methodist Church Gene T. Dicks Jacson Baker Washington St

Secrets of Charm from John Robert Powers Fashion Essay

Accessories dress up or down a costume with summer color guidance and bag ideas. Bead ropes in white, coral, turquoise and other colors offer mood changes from day to evening. Jewelry boxes inspire looks, with pale tones matching tans and bold hues offsetting beige.

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Social gathering list from an Oklahoma party

A long guest list from a social gathering includes Mrs. Preston Conner Jr and Mrs. James Judy along with many attendees such as Mrs. Carl DeHaven, Mrs. Lucy Judy, Miss Peggy Headley, Miss Janet Burcham, Monte and Melinda Steele, and other invited ladies including Miss Anna Virginia Headley and Mrs. Thelma Stewart. The names reflect a midcentury community social event and hosting details.

Preston Conner, Jr James Judy Keith Judy Carl DeHaven Lucy Judy Lawrence Burcham James Ballone Peggy Headley Judy Dodson Janet Burcham Diana Layman Donnie Steele Sharon Lehring Steele Monte Melinda Steele Anna Virginia Headley Tom Auck Arthur Wolfe Om Dicks Delma Layman Harry Renner Thelma Stewart

Births Reported in Local Families this Week

June 5 to Mr and Mrs Robert Thomas White Post a girl. Mrs Thomas formerly Miss Mary Rickard. To Mr and Mrs Joseph Tosti Warrenton a girl. Mrs Tosti formerly Miss Marian White. To Mr and Mrs Charles Shipe Route 1 a boy. Mrs Shipe formerly Miss Edith Barritt. June 6 to Mr and Mrs Donald Jenkins 242 Liberty Ave a girl. Mrs Jenkins formerly Miss Nancy Lowery. To A 3C Paul Foreman USAF and Mrs Foreman 1305 S Loudoun St a girl. Mrs Foreman formerly Miss Shirley Dunn.

Robert Thomas White Post Thomas Mary Rickard Joseph Tosti Warrenton Tosti Marian White Charles Shipe Route 1 Shipe Edith Barritt Donald Jenkins Liberty Ave Jenkins Nancy Lowery Elmer Lowery Stephens City Lowery Betty Oliver Paul Foreman USAF Foreman S. Loudoun St Shirley Dunn

Fashion notes on accessories and color harmony

The piece discusses adding interest with rhinestones velvet flowers and wicker baskets for summer outfits. It highlights bags belts gloves shoes stockings hats and the idea of print tote bags to brighten dark dresses. Emphasizes sensible shopping with black and white coordination and a single sharp color accent.

Whats Your Line Lines and figure flattering clothing tips

The article explains how horizontal vertical and diagonal lines affect a figure and how to use them to enhance appearance. It invites readers to write for Secrets of Charm and request a copy of Whats Your Line with return postage.

Secrets of Charm National Michiigan City Indiana

Apple Pie Ridge Community Notes Move and Visits

Mr Andrew Nickelson has returned home after a stay at Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs M C White and family spent Sunday in Washington D C with friends and relatives. Mr and Mrs Walter Jackson and Mr and Mrs Ray Taylor spent Sunday in Culpeper. Mr and Mrs Owen Kaisey and Chamberlin moved to the farm belonging to John Goode. Mr and Mrs Buddy Mauck and son Tommy of Lynchburg visited Wade Jones over Memorial Day weekend. Mr and Mrs Cecil Hahn visited Mahlon Miller on Sunday.

Apple Pie Ridge Andrew Nickelson Tommy Lynchburg Wade Jones Cecil Hahn Mahlon Miller

Mrs Helen Smith Johnson marriage naming note

The text explains that she inserts her maiden name before her former husband's name, yielding Mrs Helen Smith Johnson. It also answers a question about artificial flowers, stating they are popular for home decor and even table decoration.

Helen Smith Johnson

Exchange Club Luncheon Features Negro Nursery Speakers

Mrs. Hugh Peters, member of the Advisory Board, and Mrs. Gladys Crawford, supervisor, will address the Exchange Club at 12 15 p m tomorrow at the George Washington Hotel. Clark Cooper introduces them and outlines the nursery program. Semi annual election of officers will be held.

Hugh Peters Negro Day Nursery Gladys Crawford Exchange Club George Washington Hotel Clark Cooper

Mrs Putnam Dies In Hospital Here

Gertrude Putnam, 73, of Berryville, died yesterday in Winchester Memorial Hospital. Born May 30, 1881 in Page County, she was the widow of Charles W. Putnam. She leaves three nieces in West Virginia and Virginia. Committal rites in Green Hill Cemetery, Berryville, tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. conducted by Reverend William Abbott.

Gertrude Putnam Berryville Winchester Memorial Hospital Page County John Ella Calors Devers That County Charles W. Putnam Green Hill Cemetery William Abbott Presbyterian Church

Lesson in English By W. L. Gordon

Vocabulary notes give guidance on commonly misused words and mispronounced terms. It includes examples on cool versus coil and Caucus, with a daily word study urging readers to master one new word each day and a definition of vindication as justification and defense.

Proper letter closings in social and professional notes

A columnist explains that "Respectfully yours" is reserved for business or employer employee letters. A divorcee retaining ex husband’s name should sign as she prefers, with no required constraint beyond personal choice.

Also Mentioned on This Page

James R. Pitcock Bobbie Conrad Miss Chittenden Richard Cover Canvas Shoes Huntsberrys Sterling Hallmark Seley W. Boscawen St. Winchester Braddock St. Wscs Wayne Whitham Rehoboth Beach William F. Schenck S. Washington St Danville Gaunt’s Gaunt Miss Steele John Robert Powers Salvation Army Winchester Frederick Polly Timberlake’s Lovett Bros N. Loudoun St Apple Pie Harry Ritter This City Helen James James Cain Middleway W. Va Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation W. L. Gordon Roberta Lee Shoecenter Straw Takes Loudoun St Punjab Dan River Cather’s Dep’t Virginia YIPPS Timberlake Consult Donald C. Towlen, O Ant E. Boscawen St Anderson
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