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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1948

Page

10

Garden club hosts meeting and Lily show plans announced

Miss Katherine Kern hosted a Winchester Garden club gathering as Mrs. Alvin Pennybacker presided. Lily blooms were sent to Farming and Charlottesville for the state lily show June 17 and 18. CARE funds reached 10 760 and Historic Garden Week net reached 12 800. Awards were given for blue and red ribbons across several classes.

Katherine Kern Winchester Garden Club Alvin Pennybacker Beverly Brown Lily Test Charlottesville Virginia Leesburg Bowyer Brown William and Mary University J. S. Gilliam Lexington Edmund Strudwick Jr Richmond Warner Snider Robert Burgess Josephine Thornhill Lynchburg John 8. Walker Orange Mildred Bradfield Elass Bowyer Browne Robert Losier James Reardon Philip Boyd W.A. Baker Robert Lozier

Honors for Marian Ware and wife at Berryville reception

A reception at the Ware home in Berryville honored Mr. and Mrs. Marian Ware, newly married in Richmond. About 300 guests from Clarke and nearby counties attended, with several out-of-town visitors listed by name. A Mt. Pleasant yard party is planned for June 19 and a Children’s Day program set for June 20 at Welltown church. The Presbyterian Woman’s Auxiliary will meet at 8 p.m. Monday with Dr. T. J. Hawkins as guest speaker.

Marian Ware Ralph M. Ware Berryville Inlaw Richmond Clarke Loughan Lawrence Berry Odie Coleman Geneva Ware Miso Valley Markle James Geiman Mt. Pleasant Welltown Church Presbyterian Auxiliary Woman’s Auxiliary The Presbyterian Church T. J. Hawkins

Father's Day Gifts Display at Brooks' Rexall Drug

Father's Day on June 20 highlighted with grand gifts on display at Brooks' Pharmacy Rexall Drug Store. The ad urges shoppers not to forget dad and lists contact at phone 6461 for the store's Rexall offerings.

Dad Brooks’ Pharmacy Rexall Drug Store

Woodmen of the World meet at Odd Fellows hall

Evening Star notes events with daylight time. On Friday June 18 at 8 p.m. the Woodmen of the World hold a gathering at the Odd Fellows hall.

Woodmen of the World Odd Fellows Hall

Graduate Daughter Receives Bachelor of Music Degree

Mrs. C. A. Fauver’s graduate daughter at 1010 Berryville Ave earned a Bachelor of Music degree from Northwestern University School of Music on Wednesday.

C. A. Fauver Berryville Ave Northwestern University School of Music

Mrs Hoye Riley Hosts County Choir Graduation Night

Mrs Hoye Riley of 1351 Valley Ave entertained at her Braddock Street Methodist church home for the Charles Wesley choir. Twelve guests of honor were the choir members who graduated from Handley last week.

Hoye Riley Valley Ave Charles Wesley Choir Braddock St. Methodist Church Handley

Miss Hawthorne Honored At Luncheon Today

Miss Massie Hathorne who will be married at 3 30 p m DST June 26 to Lt Joseph P Dorsey was honored at a luncheon today given by Mrs Philip Sprenkie and her daughter Miss Barbara Sprenkie at their home Hanover near Kernstown Little Colleen Bly daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel R Bly celebrated her second birthday Wednesday at a party given by her parents Guests were Lillian Gail Bly Janet Newlin Susie Farmer Gary Keither Joyce and Carol Ann Keiter Also Mr and Mrs Edwin Keiter Mr and Mrs Alfred Bly Mrs Ovela Bly Mr Leonard Bly Cleo Omar Miss Lillian Haines Miss Marguerite O Kenley and Mrs Les Keither

Massie Hathorne Joseph P. Dorsey Philip Sprenkie Barbara Sprenkie Hanover Kernstown Colleen Bly Samuel R. Bly Lillian Gail Bly Janet Newlin Susie Farmer Gary Keither Joyce Carol Ann Keiter Edwin Keiter Alfred Bly Ovela Bly Leonard Bly Cleo Omar Lillian Haines Marguerite O’kenley Les Keither

Miss Cerelle Sager Engaged to Mr Plummer

Miss Cerelle Sager of this city becomes engaged to Wharton William Plummer III son of Mr and Mrs Wharton Plummer Jr of this city The wedding is set for 4 p m June 26 at Greenwood Methodist church McKinley Chapter OES holds meeting with Mrs Whetzel guests include Grand officers and lavish banquet with white flowers and green and white place cards

Cerelle Sager Mr. Plummer Earl T. Sager Cerelle Wharton William Plummer Wharton Plummer Jr Greenwood Methodist Church McKinley Chapter OES Whetzel McKinley Chapter No Kathryn Whetzel Louise Dodge Alexandria James A. Cottrell Richmond Nancy Jones Louise Beale Arlington Ella L. Hodges Winchester Marshall Margaret Bowhan Altha West Ada Katherine Eddington Anna Bierer Royal Mabel Sellers Grand Sentinel John C. Clark Norfolk Mary Omps Grand Martha Hoppe Vienna

Miss Elizabeth Jobe Marries Raymond Gibbs

The ceremony was held Sunday at the Jobe home in Boyce with Rev. M. F. Wright presiding. Christine Elizabeth Jobe became the bride of Raymond C. Gibbs, son of Samuel Gibbs of Winchester, in a quiet ceremony. The bride, a telephone operator, wore white and red roses, with attendants Rosalie Gibbs and Juanita Jobe. A reception followed at the bride’s home.

M. F. Wright A. L. Jobe Boyce Christine Elizabeth Raymond C. Gibbs Samuel Gibbs Winchester Juanita Jobe Rosalie Gibbs Ater Navy

Gets Degree a University of Virginia graduate son of Mr and Mrs Duffey

He earned a bachelor of science in business administration from the University of Virginia Monday. A Handley high school graduate of 1943 he attended UVA under the Navy V-12 program and Notre Dame Midshipman school before receiving a commission as an ensign in the USNR with three years of service. At UVA he was a member of the first year Social and Kappa Alpha fraternities.

HS. Duffey South Washington St University of Virginia Handley High School U. of Va Navy Notre Dame University USNR

Births June 16 At Strasburg A Baby Boy Born

Mrs. Hammond formerly Miss Blanche Marston welcomes a boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Julian Hammond of Strasburg. The newborn adds joy to the Hammond family as Blanche Marston is noted as the former surname.

Julian Hammond Strasburg Hammond Blanche Marston

Webber reunion set for Greencastle July 11 at playground

The Webber family plans a July 11 reunion behind Jerome King’s playground in Greencastle facing Route 11. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. R W Webber and daughter Mary Jane, and Mr. and Mrs J W Morrison with daughters Doris and Dorothy, inviting all relatives to attend with a basket lunch.

Annabelle Snapp Claude Anderson Bonnie Lou University of Va Snapp Maurice Chambers Lane R.W. Webber Mary Jane J.W. Morrison Doris Dorothy

Miss Brown Hosts Dinner Party for Anniversary Couple

Miss Pearl Brown entertained Monday night at Tokes Inn for Mr. and Mrs. Earl Parks who marked their 25th wedding anniversary. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. William Cochran, Mr. and Mrs. Carl T. Cather, Mr. and Mrs. William H. Brown, Mrs. John Snively, Mrs. Fredwood, and Mrs. Olevia Hartman.

Miss Brown Miss Pearl Brown Tokes Inn Earl Parks William Cochran Carl T. Cather William H. Brown John Snively Fredwood Olevia Hartman

Willey-Wilson wedding attendees listed in Front Royal

Attendees at the Willey-Wilson wedding in Front Royal include Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Russell of Winchester and Mrs. Beverley McKay along with Mrs. Clark Lloyd and Mrs. Burch from Boyce. Visitors Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Berkevile and daughters Eileen and Janet of North Canton Ohio stay with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Miner at Favir. Mrs. Georgia Eddy and Miss Hershberger are in Atlantic City for a week. Mrs. Della Lewis of Hayfield is a patient in Winchester hospital.

Willey-Wilson Front Royal Lawrence Russell Winchester Beverley McKay Clark Lloyd Burch Boyce Stanley Berkevile Eileen Janet North Canton Ohio Frank Miner Favir Georgia Eddy Hershberger Atlantic City Della Lewis Hayfield Winchester Hospital

Miss Osborne Graduates From St Mary's Hall

Miss Mary Meade Osborne of Berryville graduates June 8 from St Mary's Hall Burlington. In fall she will study advertising design and illustration at Pratt Institute New York City. She is staying with her grandparents Dr and Mrs A P Osborne at Rockcraft Berryville for the summer.

Miss Osborne St. Mary’s Hall Mary Meade Osborne Berryville St Mary’s Hall Burlington Pratt Institute New York City A. P. Osborne

Mr and Mrs Steele Honored at Miscel­laneous Shower

Mr and Mrs E Widmyer Steele were guests of honor at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Frances Tevalt at 619 S Loudoun St. The event featured a four tier wedding cake centerpiece and cut flower decorations with Elsie Triplett supervising the punch.

Steele E. Widmyer Steele Frances Tevalt S. Loudoun St Elsie Triplett Cleve Bucher Paul Barnett Ernest Barnett Burton Ritter Nora Newcome Anna Boxwell Cora Robertson John Golden Clovis Bucher Cleo Lemarr Marguerite Kingley Bernadetta Bucher Lillian Haner Sarah Shiley Lucille Hockman Jacqueline Barton Harry Bucher Luther Tevalt Earl Lamarr Wesley Shiley John Jones Ethel Triplet Otto Lemarr Wilbur Bucher Irvin Kibler

Church and chapel schedules for Brucetown and nearby towns

Church services and Sunday school times listed for Brucetown Methodist Sal em Church of the Brethren Evangelical United Brethren Galilee Church of Christ and Greenwood Methodist Chapel with multiple pastors and services noted. includes Jub illee Salem and Ridings Chapel timings and sun worship details.

Church of the Brethren Salem W. L. Riggleman Cephas Fahnestock J. Floyd Wine Jubillee Evangelical United Brethren Reliance Charge L. P. Tederick Ridings Chapel Reliance Galilee Church of Christ A. Quenzel Bible School William C. Good Greenwood Methodist Chapel Truman

Middletown Hosts Five Yard Fete At Local School

Middletown prepares for an old time yard party at the local school with plans finalized for a 6 p.m. event in the Evening. The gathering features community fun and a retro flavor likely to draw residents from nearby areas.

Middletown School

Dr. Riley Elected Vice-president of State Medical Unit

The State board of medical examiners named Dr. Guy W. Horsley of Richmond president Dr. C. L. Riley of Winchester vice president and Dr. E. D. Graves of Roanoke secretary-treasurer The examination of candidates started today and will continue through tomorrow.

Dr. Riley State Medical Unit Richmond State Board of Medical Examiners Guy W. Horsley C. L. Riley Winchester E. D. Graves Roanoke

Lesson In English by W L Gordon

Lesson in English by W L Gordon covers misused words mispronunciations and common misspellings. It explains phrases like beat up versus whip three eggs and lists synonyms for road types. It highlights daily word study with resplendent as today’s example.

W. L. Gordon

Modern Etiquette Clarifies Birthday Gift Openings and Salutations

Roberta Lee advises opening presents at the party to show appreciation. A club sandwich is eaten with a fork after breaking the toast and ingredients. A letter to the state governor should begin with the salutation Your Excellency.

Roberta Lee

Sunfrock Pattern 4596 Promises Pretty Beachwear

Advertises Pattern 4596 for sunfrock sizes 12 to 20 with bolero option, easy sewing, and complete illustrated instructions. Includes price 25 cents, mailing address in New York, and request for name address zone size and pattern number. Promotes Anne Adams Summer Pattern Book with catalog and free sun tan halter pattern.

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

Cake Walk Promoted At Evening Program For Fire Truck

Proceeds from the event go toward paying for a new fire truck on order. The program also includes other features as part of the evening.

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Katherine Kern Astess the Evening Star Courtney Fauver Mrs. Hoye Riley Miss Hawthorne Huntsberrys Elizabeth Jobe Raymond Gibbs Sans Souci Club Miss Orndoff Liberty Ave Grace Butler Millie Suddith Ina Orndoff Mary Butler Louise Coffman Mesdames Dorthy Coffman Margaret Dunne Louise Shifflette Rosalie Carper Louise Lee Miss Mae Lapham Barricudes OlsinKy 3 Becton Made S. Braddock ST Maurice J. Duffey Lord Fairfax Garden Club Campbell Carl Campbell Bartonsville Sam Preston Fred Stine J. W. Rice Charles Lyles Charles Marks John W. Rice Douglas Cather L. J. Luby Miller St Brucetown Middletown GAUNT Gaunt’s Drug Store Crisman Cleaners S. Kent St Dial Morrow Virginia State Federation of Post Office Clerks Commercial & Savings Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Kenney’s Grapefruit Juice N. Loudoun St Haldeman’s Soap Box Derby Wheels B. F. Goodrich Cather Cather & Moling Timberlake Carrotsecror Bae Loudoun St Amergan Worth’s Marius Oxford Selby Arch Lovett Brothers
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