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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1949

Page

8

Frederick Clarke district HD week set with 80 clubs

About 80 home clubs in Clarke and Frederick counties plan to attend the District Federation meeting in Warrenton School auditorium at 10 am observing National HD week. Twelve Frederick clubs sent delegates representing 340 members with officers and a 4 H master listed among participants.

Clarke District’ Federation Warrenton School Frederick County Joseph Pent Albin Carrol Solenberger A. L. Lacey Stonewall E. E. Fawcett West Frederick Walter Solomon Hayfield Miller Barley Stephens City Dewey Hulver Friendly Grove County HD Murle G. Hannum C. L. Butler Clarence Robinson Alma Crosen Sloan Wolfe Agnes Shirley Hilda Collie Clarke County Denzil Kackley Warrenton

Festival Guests At Brown Jr Family Home

Mr and Mrs Richard Brown Jr hosted their festival guests including the latter’s parents Mr and Mrs William Brewster and family from Sparks Maryland during the event.

R. B. Brown Waynesboro Major P. C. Brooks Mrs Fairmont Ave Richard Browns Jr Richard Brown Jr William Brewster Sparks, Md

Miss Donna Miller Crowned Marshall High Queen 1949

Miss Donna Miller, niece of Miss Myra Payne, chosen as Miss Marshall High School 1949. A junior, she placed first among 62 contestants and was crowned by Miss Nancy Kirby. Sponsored by Marshall Baseball Club she threw the first ball at the opening game with Gainesville and received a bouquet of roses. She previously lived near Winchester.

Donna Miller Myra Payne Mt. Falls Marshall High School Miss Miller Lelia Miller Wedell George Wedell Marshall Nancy Kirby Marshall Baseball Club J. A. Stanberry Gainesville Winchester

Phyliss Haymaker Becomes Bride of Andres Orndorff

Miss Phyllis R. Haymaker and Mr. Andres H. Orndorff wed in a 3 p.m. April 10 double ring ceremony at Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church. The couple reside at 808 S. Cameron St after a Washington honeymoon.

Phyllis R. Haymaker Andres H. Orndorff Ronald 8 Cameron St Maxine Godlove Orndorff Stephens City High School Triangle Winchester Handley High School Diamond Cab Co

Miss Virgie Crosen Weds Mr. Albert Pitcock in Cedar Grove

Miss Virgie Crosen daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Crosen of Cross Junction wed Mr Albert Pitcock of Cedar Grove at 5 30 p m Saturday. Rev Nathan Williamson officiated on Loudoun Street with witnesses Mr and Mrs Ray Griffith. The bride wore aqua with black accessories and red rose corsage. They plan to live at 8 Braddock Street.

Virgie Crosen Arthur Crosen Cross Junction Albert Pitcock Cedar Grove Nathan Williamson Loudoun St Ray Griffith Braddock St

Miss Ann Adams Hosts Harriet Blackwell at Braddock Street Festival

Miss Harriet Blackwell of Harrisonburg attended a festival at Miss Ann Adams's Braddock Street home. Miss Natalie Zirkle of Harrisonburg visited Miss Jane Barry on S. Stewart Street for several days.

Ann Adams Harriet Blackwell Harrisonburg Braddock St Natalie Zirkle Jane Barry S. Stewart St

May 4 4-H and community club events calendar

May 4 to May 6 listing local meetings and social events. Highlights include 4-H girl activities at First Baptist and Hayfield club gatherings, WSCS at multiple churches, lodge and Elks meetings, Rotary and GAA sessions, and a Virginia State Milk Commission hearing. Locations span Geo Washington hotel, Odd Fellows hall, Elks club, First Baptist, Jubilee and EUB churches.

Geo? Washington Hotel Isaac Moore Hayfield Montague Ave. Methodist Church B. W. Coe Macedonia Methodist Church J. W. Newcome E. Germain St Odd Fellows Hall Elks Elks Club Iva Byrd Johnson First Baptist Church Aid Society of Jubilee Church Floyd Wine E. Piccadilly St Rotary Club Geo. Washington Hotel Shawnee HD Robert Snapp Quota Club Loudoun St. Presbyterian Church Young Mother’s Circle Queen Esther EUB Church Turner Anderson Parkway Ave GAA Golden Link Carl Shickle Valley Ave Wayne Miller

Local shoppers tour Winchester while clubs schedule meetings

Mr and Mrs W M Proctor and Mrs James Kerns of Front Royal spent yesterday shopping in Winchester. The GAA council will meet at 7 30 p m tomorrow in Elks club rooms with a 8 p m business meeting to plan a rummage sale for the club. Sunshine Club hosts Mrs Harley Adams at 230 Parkway Ave 2 30 p m tomorrow with hostesses Meredith Anderson Wilford Wilson Howard Schindle Irvin Carper and Earl Hyatt assisting. Winchester Camera Club meets at Valley Photo Center 8 p m Friday for its regular meeting.

GAA Elks Club Beta Sigma Phi Richard Lineburg Parkway Ave Virginia State Milk Commission Women’s Civic League Geo. Washington Hotel Graham Dougherty Clarke County DAR Benefit of Building Fund Warrenton W. M. Proctor James Kerns Front Royal Winchester GAA Council Sunshine Club Harley Adams Braddock St Adams Meredith Anderson Wilford Wilson Howard Schindle Irvin Carper Earl Hyatt William Reed William Archer Wright Winchester Camera Club Valley Photo Center

DAR chapter hosts April meeting at Fort Loudoun

Fort Loudoun chapter DAR met in Woodstock hosted by Mrs. James Ratcliffe with hostesses Mrs. Herbert Trotter and Mrs. J. C. Paxton. Regent Mrs. Emmerth presided as Mrs. Yount of Valley Forge led devotional. delegates reported on the Washington congress and pledges to Continental Hall building fund. Invitations extended for a garden party at Beverley Farm on August 3 and a colonial tea at Claymont Court near Charles Town.

Fort Loudoun Daughters of the American Revolution James Ratcliffe Woodstock F. L. Ayler Berryville National Congress DAR Washington J. D. Shaffer Congress Emmerth Continental Hall W. A. Anderson Beverley Farm Mt. Jackson Bee Line

Charlottesville Weekend Guests and Local Notices

Mrs. Andrew Bell hosted guests in Charlottesville for the festival including Mr. and Mrs. William F. Thompson of Buckroe Beach and Mrs. H. M. Patteson of Richmond who later spent the week end in Charlottesville. The Funkhousers welcomed Mr. and Mrs. Lester Funkhouser Sunnyside with Mrs. S. S. Stuart and Mrs. D. Stuart and daughter of Fairfax visiting during Apple Blossom events. Little Miss K Frances Cooper, 202 E Cork St, has returned home after hospital treatment in Winchester, condition satisfactory. she is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marion Cooper.

Frank Hinkins Frances Wolf Pattie Ann Grafton W. Va Agnes Finley Strasburg L. B. Dutrow Front Royal Winchester Hospital Helen G. Edmonds Helen Garner Edmonds Garner Edmonds W. Cecil St Susan Shiner Andrew Bell Charlottesville William F. Thompson Buckroe Beach H. M. Patteson Richmond Funkhousers Lester Funkhouser Sunnyside S. S. Stuart D. Stuart Fairfax K. Frances Cooper Cork St Miss Cooper Marion Cooper

Miss Elizabeth Krouse Improves in Winchester Hospital

Miss Elizabeth Krouse of S Loudoun Street, a Middle town High School faculty member, is reported to be improving very satisfactorily while a patient at Winchester hospital. Avon R. Omps was elected secretary of the VPI Corps of Cadets and is a Gainesboro High School graduate, sophomore cadet, and member of Pershing Rifles.

Elizabeth Krouse Winchester Hospital Krouse S. Loudoun St Middletown High School Avon R. Omps VPI VPI Corps of Cadets L. R. Omps Ridge Gainesboro High School Omps Agriculture Club Pershing Rifles

Lesson In English by W L Gordon

Writings cover common errors misused words mispronunciations and misspellings. It highlights precocity defined as premature mental development with example quote from Wirt and encourages daily vocabulary growth.

W. L. Gordon

Correctly replying to a wedding reception invitation

A formal reply should be written on the invitation card or note page with neat handwriting matching engraved spacing. It should promptly acknowledge the invitation and clearly state acceptance or regrets. Include the names of all guests attending and any required RSVP date.

No waist seam pattern sells stylish housefrock

Advertises Anne Adams pattern 4671 with no waist or shoulder seams. Offers sizes from 12 to 42 and yardage for fabric and contrast. Includes instructions, address to order from Winchester Star Pattern Dept and a sales pitch for the Anne Adams Summer Pattern Book with a free shampoo smock pattern.

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

Etiquette Q and A on Introductions and Table Manners

A reader asks about third person narration and hostess duties at introductions. The text answers that the hostess should offer her hand to men and women. It also covers buffet etiquette, advising silver and napkins be placed for easy pickup by guests.

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Frederick and Lydia A. Lyne US Department of Agriculture John R. Hutcheson N. C. Bailey Virginia Federation of HD Clubs Frances Page Cecil Barr Millwood Ave Barr Clearbrook Ray Tamkin Paul Keller Robert Dale Jr Robert Dale Norris Cara Nome Cosmetic Symphony Delray Brooks’ Pharmacy Florsheim Whitman Gaunt Miss Donna Miller Phyliss Haymaker Andres Orndorff Richard E. Fuller Rep B. Harrison Richard E. Puller Garland Fuller USS Midway Cuba Haiti Mediterranean Gibralta Africa Sicily Italy France Norfolk Cristobal Panama Burr Harrison Great Lakes Naval Supply Corps Bayonne N. J Annabelle Pully Ivor Buzzella Buzzella's Shop Main Lovett Bros N. Loudoun St Roberta Lee Young and Gay the Commercial & Savings Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Aldeman Food Center Lamp Motor CO Hansen Cather’s Batiste Timberlake Clearane WORTH Coats Loudoun
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