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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1950

Page

8

Miss Pearsons Bride of Corporal Coffelt

The Rev officiated at Fayetteville North Carolina as Miss Pearsons wed Corporal Coffelt with attendants Miss Lois Brady and Pfc Eugene Thomas. The Coffelts travel to Philadelphia while Mr and Mrs Nolan Coffelt visit with the 82d Air Division at Fort Bragg.

Fayetteville N. C Lois Brady Clinton Eugene Thomas Fort Coffelt Philadelphia Nolan Coffelt 82D Air Division Fort Bragg

Garden Club Meeting Awards Blue Ribbons at Fredericktown

Riley Garden Club conducted a 3 PM meeting at 412 S Stewart St with Mrs Robert Un foundation. Members including Mrs Lemuel Brown and Mrs Charles Coffman received blue ribbons for arrangements while Mrs Henry Brown won a blue ribbon for a mass arrangement. Tea followed as guests joined the gathering.

Calendar of events for March schedule at Winchester area

The calendar lists activities from March 7 to March 11 including PTA and BPW Club meetings at local churches and schools, bake and rummage sales at specified venues, JCC gathering at the George Hotel, Woodmen of the World Night, AAUW meeting at Mrs Underwood’s home, and a Longwood College Alumnae tea. Local venues include Handley, Stephenson Church, Jenkins building, Martinsburg Pike, and 412 South Stewart Street.

Northern Virginia Power Co JCC George Hotel Federated Council of Church Women Handley Jenkins Building N. Cameron St Quota Club Stephenson Church Winchester Martinsburg Pike Woodmen of the World Robert Underwood S. Stewart St Longwood College Rhodes Huntsberry Tennyson Ave

Garden Club leader outlines UVA garden restoration plan

Mrs. Frank Gilliam of Lexington, president of The Garden Club of Virginia, spoke to Winchester Clarke Garden Club on restoring University of Virginia gardens using Jefferson plans. The effort, now in its third year, funds Historic Garden Week and includes Gunston Hall and Barter Theatre grounds projects.

Frank Gilliam Lexington Garden Club of Virginia Winchester-Clarke Garden Club H. Clay deGrange University of Virginia Thomas Jefferson

Mrs Mary Ridgeway Undergoes Surgery in Winchester

Mrs Mary Ridgeway of Martinsburg Pike underwent an operation at Winchester Memorial Hospital yesterday morning.

Mary Ridgeway Martinsburg Pike Winchester Memorial Hospital

Longwood Alumnae Tea Planned by Winchester Association

Longwood alumnae prepare a tea Saturday from 4 to 6 PM at 517 Tennyson Ave hosted by Mrs. Rhodes Huntsberry and Mrs. Donald Shockey. About 40 Handley Senior High School girls are invited to meet Dr and Mrs Lancaster. committee includes several local hostesses.

Groupwood College Rhodes Huntsberry Donald Shockey Tennyson Ave Handley Senior High School Lancaster Joseph E. Butler Winchester Fred Ritter Ray Garrabrandt J. M. Steck, Jr Harold G. Brown G. R. Quaries

Lovett Elected Secretary-Treasurer of Virginia Intercollegiate Press

Bruce Lovett a Lynchburg College junior and son of Mrs. Claudine Lovett was chosen secretary treasurer of the Virginia Intercollegiate Press Assn at its two day spring convention in Lynchburg. The event drew 112 delegates from colleges statewide with a banquet at Oakwood Country Club and talks on public relations and campus publication duties.

Bruce Lovett Lynchburg College Claudine Lovett Virginia Intercollegiate Press Assn Lynchburg Oakwood Country Club William Lashley Virginia Chamber of Commerce

Local Social News and Club Meetings Roundup

Mrs John J Wanner and children return from Coral Gables Fla after a month away joined by Mr Wanner. Friday Bridge Club to meet with Mrs W R Kennedy 24 W Piccadilly St Bryarly P T A meets at school 730 pm tomorrow. Florence Nightingale Class U B Church meets 730 pm tomorrow at May Anderson 308 Parkway. Mrs Kennedy entertains Thursday Bridge Club at 24 W Piccadilly St.

John J. Wanner Mary Ann Jimmy Washington St Coral Gables Fla Mr. Wanner Kennedy W. R. Kennedy W. Piccadilly St Florence Nightingale U. B. Church May Anderson Parkway Betty Carper

Mrs Giffin Admitted To University Hospital

Mrs Lula Giffin of 321 Virginia Ave was admitted to University Hospital in Charlottesville on Sunday for treatment.

Mrs Willey In Hospital In Middletown

Mrs. James L. Willey of Middletown was moved Sunday night by ambulance to Winchester Memorial Hospital after a period of illness. Miss Jane Willey is staying with Mr and Mrs George Weidig while her mother receives treatment.

Willey James L. Willey Midletown Winchester Memorial Hospital Jane Willey George Weidig Woodland Ave Summer Walters Sumner Walters Alameda Co Millwood Pacific Womans Auxiliary Board of Missions Sudberry House Conn Washington California John Woolfolk Winchester

Births Report Two Newborn Girls

Births March 8 to Mr and Mrs Loring Malone 350 Charles Sr a girl Mrs Malone is the former Miss Mary Thornton. Births to Mr and Mrs Charles Harr Upperville a girl Mrs Harr is the former Miss Twiln Tinsman.

Loring Malone Charles Sr Malone Mary Thornton Charles Harr Upperville Harr Twiln Tinsman

Broiled Fish and Drop Biscuits Recipe Feature

Cooking's Fun by Cecily Brownstone presents a menu including broiled fish fillets tomato vegetable sauce mashed potatoes a salad with French dressing stewed prunes with lemon and a beverage. The recipe provides ingredients 2 cups flour 3 teaspoons baking powder 3-4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons sugar 1-2 cups butter or margarine 1 egg 1-2 cups milk and directions to mix cut in butter form a well add egg and milk mix drop onto sheets bake 450 F for 12 minutes yields 10 drop biscuits.

Millwood Social Notes With Guests and Local Events

Millwood society report highlights Mrs. Alice Sommariap of Bellfield returning from Boston after winter with sister Mrs. Crocker. Guests, parties, plays by Blue Ridge Players, visits in Washington and Richmond, and a Stone Bridge Blue Ridge Hunt meet with notable attendees.

Dinner Guests and Visits in Chambersville Area

Dinner guests at Mrs. Arthur White’s home included Helen Feeley Bulah Williams Thelma Ashwood and Janet Kathleen Ashwood and Russell Feeley Jr. E W Steel visited his brother Lester Bucker in Lebanon Church. Evelyn Keller spent weekend with Irene Wiseman in Woodstock. Raymond Hollar hosted guests Earl Cather John Hoover. E W Steel visited his daughter’s family. Rev E B Smith called on George Rosier Jr.

Chambersville Arthur White Helen Feeley Bulah Williams Thelma Ashwood Janet Glenna Ashwood Kathleen Russell Feeley Jr E. W. Steel Lester Bucker Lebanon Church Evelyn Keller Irene Wiseman Woodstock Raymond Hollar Earl Cather John Hoover E. B. Smith George Rosier Jr

Lesson In English by W. L. Gordon

This column covers common language errors and pronunciation tips. It defines EXCERPT as a passage selected from a book and urges daily vocabulary growth through mastering one new word.

W. L. Gordon

Etiquette Tip on Introducing Guests at a Hostess’

A reader asks about handling an oversight when not introduced to all guests at a friend’s home. The guidance says not to call this to the hostess, to spare her embarrassment and maintain decorum.

Bridesmaids Dinner Before Wedding Ok Ask

The adviser confirms that a bridesmaid may host a small dinner party in honor of the bride before the wedding and that guests may mingle and talk with those present. The guidance notes that leaving at once is acceptable if needed.

Visiting a friend in hospital prompts exit when others enter

When visiting a friend in a hospital, if another visitor or the doctor enters, the advised action is to leave at once. The guidance emphasizes maintaining privacy and avoiding interruption during consultations or care discussions.

Trim and neat summer cape sleeve pattern 4543

Anne Adams pattern details for a lightweight cape sleeve dress with pockets and princess lines. Includes sizes 34 to 50 and yardage for fabric, plus complete illustrated instructions. Customer notice offers pattern book and free one yard blouse preview.

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

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Miss Pearsons Corporal Coffelt Shirleys James G. Shirley Agelica A McGill Loudoun St Spring Crest Ave C. S C. E. Mi Bunker Hill Sally Moat Place White Hall Mrs. Gilliam Longwood Wanners Florida Bryarly P. T. A Cobra Jassun Red Cross Wheca Winchester Front Royal Miss Beattie Mary Beattie Mrs. W. W. Beattie Lee St Roanoke Bessie L. Corkey Handley High School Lola V. Moore John Kerr School Mildred Grove Stockdales Layton H. Stockdale Marydel Lee Richard Layton Mrs. Stockdale E. W. Cather Miami Miss Vann Linden Vann Kernstown Norma Jean Vann Jeanette Walker Betty Mee Marie Hoover Jo-Ann Sirbaugh Phyllis Tisinger Bonnie Smith Nancy Claude Charlena Benneth Carmen Burgess Sandra On Hilda Stephen Ann Cecily Brownstone Gaunt’s Drug Store Millwood Social Notes Alice W. Sommarioa Bellfield Boston Crocker Chestnut Street William Payne Larchmont Sommaripa Thomas N. Carter Tyree Dillard Percy C. Randolph Abram Hewett George P. Greenhalgh Springsbury Toledo Ohio George P. Greenhalgh Jr Shaw Hill David Donovan Chapel Hill John Bancroft Wilmington del Blue Ridge Boyce Edward Lee White Post George H. Burwell 3d Auclat William O. Young Richmond John R. Beardall Jr Elizabeth Beardall Blue Ridge Hunt Stone Bridge Graham Dougherty B. Beverley Byrd George P Greenhalgh Edward Jenkins Ellen Wheeler Alex. Mackay-Smith Sidney Culver Frank Worrell Farnley Red Gate Roberto Lee the Commercial & Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Schumacher Cather Good Housekeeping Colonial Beauty E. Piccadilly St Neams Margaret O’brien Elizabeth Taylor Timberlake Margaret O Arch Cad Kesh Ostinte Audienion Pasented Curtis Construction Kane-Aire Spec&l
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