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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1947

Page

8

Winchester Social Notes Dinners Honor Lane Coronation Guests

Social pages report Governor Lane of Maryland and his family in Winchester for the coronation of Miss Jean Cartwright Lane as Queen Shenandoah XX. Prominent guests include Governor and Mrs. Tuck, General and Mrs. Devers, Senator and Mrs. Byrd, and many regional residents visiting for the festival and pageant events at local homes and venues.

William Preston Lane Maryland Jean Cartwright Lane Shenandoah William M. Tuck Virginia Cliff Clarke County Thomas Benon Tuck Jacob L. Devers Harry F. Byrd Frank Wissler Winchester Lane Stuart

Queen's Luncheon and Ball Plan in Winchester

Hosts Dr and Mrs Ellsworth Johnson welcome Queen Shenandoah XX and the Court at a luncheon tomorrow on Fairmont Avenue after the pageant Forerunners A Pageant of Springtime. A tea dance at the Winchester Gold Club precedes the parade and ball. Jan Garber and His Orchestra will perform at the Armory from 10 p m to 2 am.

Ellsworth Johnson Fairmont Avenue Shenandoah XX Winchester

Reed family stays at George Washington Hotel during festival

Mr and Mrs Robert H Reed of Swarthmore Pa stop at the George Washington Hotel for the festival. Reed edits Country Gentleman magazine and staff Edgedonged Cha Meder from Philadelphia also attend. Janey Lupton arrives from the University of Pennsylvania to join her parents for the weekend with Jane Engle of New Jersey and Clifford Hines of Washington DC nearby.

Robert H. Reed Swarthmore George Washington Hotel Reed Country Gentleman Magazine Mr. EdgeDonged Cha Meder Philadelphia Janey Lupton University of Pennsylvania Aete Jane Engle Ee N. J Clifford Hines Washington, D. C

Remember Mother on Mother's Day Candy Selections

On Mother's Day Sunday May 11 Norris offers Exquisite Candies and American Custom Chocolates. The notice highlights special gifts for moms with assorted chocolates and confections. Potential shoppers are urged to visit Norris for gift ideas and seasonal treats.

Norris

Festival Guests Gather for Wilmington Weekend

Mr and Mrs Lee Bradbury of Wilmington arrive to visit Mrs Bradbury’s parents on Peyton street. Several families and individuals arrive in town for the festival including Mr and Mrs Germelman with guests from Richmond Joliet and Fort Bragg, and Miss Dorothy Davis returning from Westhampton College to Handley Blvd.

Mary Sencindiver Turner B. Sencindiver Shirley Street City Mary Washington College The University of Virginia Fredericksburg Dorothy Flowers Richmond Ruth Simpson Eiumboldt, Tenn Lee Bradbury Wilmington Del Germelman Courtfield Avenue William Edwin Booth J. Garland Davis Dorothy Clifford O. G. Stull Joliet J. Lecter Fort Bragg N. C Dorothy Davis Westhampton College University of Richmond C.A. Davis Handley Blvd

Winchester Escort Group for Court of Queen Shenan doah XX

Winchester young men serving as escorts to the Court of Queen Shenan doah XX are Boyd Hamman Tom Goode Bill Moore Sonny Smith Raymond Byers Barry Cooke Clyde Andlekyn Lester Singhass Vic Arthur Jr Ben Dutton H Delmer Robinson Jr Wayne Whitham Hartwell Slay den Bigelow Thomson Harry Fowle Tom Simons Tom Cooper and Donald Stewart. Mr Richard Schindel of Norfolk visits Winchester at his parents home on West Cork Street.

Winchester Queen Shenandoah XX Boyd Hamman Tom Goode Bill Moore Sonny Smith Raymond Byers Barry Cooke Clyde Andlekyn Lester Singhass Vic Arthur, Jr Ben Dutton H. Delmer Robinson, Jr Wayne Whitham Hartwell Slayden Bigelow Thomson Harry Fowle Tom Simons Tom Cooper Donald Stewart

Grand Feature Parade Honors Queen Shenandoah and Court

Winchester Virginia hosts a grand feature parade with Queen Shenandoah XX and her court leading honorary drums, majorettes, and bands from Virginia and nearby states. Marching units include the United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, Virginia State Police Escort, and many high school bands from Winchester and surrounding towns.

Queen Shenandoah XX Winchester C. W. Hollis J.T. Boyd Fairfax Virginia High School Handley High School Virginia Strange Altoona Pennsylvania Mclnee’s Marstal Lewis M. Allen Jacob L. Devers Army Ground Forces 50Th Army Ground Force Fort Monroe Ruth Owen Edwin Snider Hartwell Slayden German Radford Henderson Bailey Holmes Harper American Legion Baltimore District of Columbia Veterans of Asti Ars Kelly Mansfield Piedmont W. Va Vincent B. Costello Honor Guard Washington D. C Harold H. Blair Hanover Farrady Frostburg Maryland Francis Scott Key Frederick Sons of American Legion Cumberland Morris Frock Hagerstown Girl Scouts Front Royal Jr. Drum & Bugle Corps Dundalk Berryville AAA Safety Patrol Dundalk Sunday Schools Jr. Drum and Bugle Corps

Ellyett Daughter Weds Cleatus F Dick in Winchester

Mr and Mrs J W Ellyett of Boyce Clarke county announce the marriage of their daughter Gertrude Louise to Cleatus F Dick of Winchester. The ceremony was held Friday March at First Baptist Church Winchester with Rev E T Clark officiating.

J. W. Ellyett Boyce Clarke County Gertrude Louise Cleatus F. Dick Winchester First Baptist Church, Winchester E. T. Clark D. D

Etiquette Q A on wedding thanks and guest departure

A bride should still write a thank you note for wedding gifts even if others were thanked. Guests typically depart fifteen minutes to an hour after attending, influenced by other engagements and guests’ preferences.

Lesson In English by W. L. Gordon

English lesson notes by W. L. Gordon warn about word choice and pronunciation. Guidance covers preferring withdraw over back out and emphasizes correct emphasis and usage to avoid confusion in daily speech.

W. L. Gordon

Mountain View Church to Host Mother's Day Service

The Woman's Society of Christian Service at Mountain View Methodist Church Mountain Falls Frederick County will sponsor a special Mother's Day Service on Sunday May 4 at 11 am during the regular service. The oldest mother the youngest mother and the mother with the largest family will be recognized. All are invited.

Woman's Society of Christian Service Mountain View Methodist Church Mountain Falls Frederick County

Word Lesson Promotes Vocabulary and Pledge

A brief literacy note highlights daily vocabulary learning. The entry defines carnivorous as flesh eating and quotes Sir William Temple on courage and carnivorous animals.

Sir W. Temple

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