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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1947

Page

6

Art Show Preview at Handley School by Local A A U W

The Ar Association of University Women branch holds a 3 pm Saturday meeting at Handley School library with hostess trio. Miss Pannill will present an illustrated talk Art for All then a 42 painting Handley student exhibit opens for public viewing May 10 to May 16 with prizes for top three.

Ar- Association of University Wi Handley School Roy Wisecarver Wheeler Grove Miss Jr Pannill Handley Billie Jean Smith June Henshall Roberta Browning Anna Mae Brubbs Pegsy Printz Kitty Grant Fay Nelson Clara Richardson Smoot Donald Smallwood Richard Crisman

New York Guests Attend Festive Weekend at Home

Mr and Mrs A J Novick entertained during festival weekend. Guests included Mr and Mrs Martin Temple Miss Judith Temple Mrs Frances Sykes of New York City Miss Pauline Finnell of Sophia Mes srs Melvin and Lawrence Nachman of Herndon and Mr Max Levine of Orange. Mr and Mrs Thomas W Massie recently married in Washington DC have left for Pasadena California to reside. While in Win-

A. J. Novick Martin Temple Judith Temple Frances Sykes New York City Pauline Finnell Sphia Messrs Melvin and Lawrence Nachman Herndon Max Levine Orange Thomas W. Massie Washington, D. C Pasadena Calif Win

Lutzs Celebrate Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary in Winchester

Mr and Mrs Wallace O Lutz of 231 Shawnee avenue observed their fiftieth anniversary with six of nine living children and families present. They married May 4, 1897 in Detroit and moved to Shenandoah Valley in 1920, later Winchester in 1937. Twelve grandchildren attended. a buffet supper and a three tier cake were served.

Wallace O. Lutz Shawnee Avenue City Lutz Detroit Michigan Shenandoah Valley Strasburg Winchester Catherine Alma Aderholt Plymouth Oscar Brown George Lutz Ralph Sbauserman Cecil Peer Woodstock Wallace J. Lutz Miller McDonald Hagerstown Messrs Kirby, Grant Harley Lutz

Covered Dish Supper at Braddock Street Church

Braddock Street Methodist Church observes National Family Week with a Wednesday evening covered dish supper beginning at 6 30. All church members are invited to attend and bring a covered dish for an evening of fellowship.

Braddock Street

Missionary Society Meeting Postponed to May 13

The Ladies Missionary Society of the Christian Church will not meet until next Tuesday May 13 at the home of Mrs J M Darlington 501 Fairmont Avenue city.

Ladies Missionary Society of the Christian Church J. M. Darlington Fairmont Avenue City

Clarke J. W. C. To Meet Thursday

The Clarke County Junior Woman's Club holds its May meeting on Thursday May 8 at 8 p m at the Hawthorne Library with Miss Peggy Yowell in charge. Reports from Mrs. Walter Wisecarver Jr and Miss Joyce Davis cover last month’s Virginia State Federation convention in Roanoke. The board of directors meets tonight at 8 and all members are urged to attend.

Clarke County Hawthorne Peggy Yowell Clarke Home Walter Wisecarver, Jr Joyce Davis Roanoke Virginia State Federation of Woman's Clubs

Mary Martha Class Meeting at Grace Lutheran Church

The Mary Martha Bible Class of Grace Lutheran Church will meet Thursday at 7 30 in the church social room. An hour will follow the session.

Grace Lutheran Church Ieee

Whitacre and Slater Families Welcome Newborns

At Winchester Memorial Hospital on Monday May 5, Mr and Mrs Russell Whitacre of Gore welcome a son born yesterday to Mrs Whitacre formerly Miss Madge Patterson. Mr and Mrs Henry Slater of Opequon announce the birth of a son yesterday. Mrs Slater was Miss Noonie Ball.

Russell Whitacre Gore Whitacre Madge Patterson Henry Slater Opequon Slater Noonie Ball

Couple Welcomes Daughters in Local Births

Mr and Mrs Franklin Cain of Frederick county welcomed a daughter at Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs James Lynch of Berryville celebrate the birth of a daughter. Mrs Lynch is formerly Miss Wilma Grove.

Franklin Cain Frederick County Memorial Hospital James Lynch Berryville Lynch Wilma Grove

Berryville couple welcomes daughter at Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs Joseph Hersh man of Berryville are the parents of a daughter born Saturday at Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs John W Riley of 130 West Piccadilly street City are congratulated on the birth of a daughter Saturday. Mrs Riley was Miss Margaret Hansbrough.

Joseph Hershman Berryville Memorial Hospital John W. Riley West Piccadilly Street City Riley Margaret Hansbrough

Local births announced for families in city area

Mr and Mrs Charles Fisher of 423 Highland avenue announce the birth of a son born early Friday morning. Mrs Fisher was Miss Mary Jane Files. Mr and Mrs Edsel Giffin of Capon Bridge West Virginia announce the birth of a son Friday morning. Mr and Mrs William Magaha of 125 South Braddock street announce the birth of a son Friday afternoon. Mrs Magaha was Miss Mildred Garber. Mr and Mrs Charles Rallis of 1100 Orchard avenue announce the birth of a son Friday morning. Mrs Rallis was Miss Kathryn Casper.

Charles Fisher Highland Avenue City Fisher Mary Jane Files Edsel Giffin Capon Bridge W. Va William Magaha South Braddock Street Magaha Mildred Garber Charles Rallis Orchard Avenue Rallis Kathryn Casper

Keeler and Carroll Announce Two New Daughters

Mr and Mrs Harrison Keeler of Middletown announce the birth of a daughter Thursday evening. Mr and Mrs Calvin Carroll of Bluemont announce a daughter born Thursday morning.

Harrison Keeler Middletown Calvin Carroll Bluemont

McClaughy Births and Ryan Family Welcomes Sons

On Wednesday April 30 Roy and Mrs. McClaughy of Bluemont announce the birth of a child to Mrs. McClaughy formerly Thelma Tapscott. In Marshall Mr. and Mrs. William L Ryan welcome a son born Wednesday night to Mrs. Ryan formerly Helen M Shaffer.

Roy McClaughy Bluemont McClaughty Thelma Tapscott William Lewis Ryan Marshall Ryan Helen M. Shaffer

Stephens City Couple Welcomes Daughter Yancey

Congratulations extend to Mr. and Mrs. Berlyn Yancey of Stephens City on the birth of a daughter last Tuesday. The mother was Miss Katherine Sandy. Mr. and Mrs. Hainer of 707 Berryville Avenue announce the birth of a son last Tuesday morning.

Berlyn Yancey Stephens City Katherine Sandy Mrs. Hainer Berryville Avenue City

Har desty and Leigh Families Welcome Newborn Sons

Mr and Mrs Waverly J Har desty of Wadesville celebrate the birth of a son on April 28. Mr and Mrs Junior Leigh of 307 North Kent Street announce the birth of a son, Mrs Leigh being Wilda Bean.

Sunday, April 27th Mr. and Mrs. Grover Keeler

Mr. and Mrs. Grover Keeler are noted in a Sunday entry dated April 27th. The brief lists their names as honored participants in the community notice.

Birth announcements from Middletown and nearby towns

Mr. and Mrs. Keeler welcome a son born early last Sunday. Mrs. Keeler was Miss Wilma Jane Putman. Mr. and Mrs. Whittington of Charles Town greet a daughter born April 27. Mrs. Whittington was Miss Edith Grove. Mr. and Mrs. William Wells of Ridgeway announce a daughter born Sunday, April 27. Mrs. Wells was Miss Genevieve Stanley.

Middletown Keeler Wilma Jane Putman Clarence Whittington Charles Town Whittington Edith Grove William Wells Ridgeway W. Va Wells Genevieve Stanley

Dellinger and Shade Families Celebrate Newborn Sons

Friday April 25 born a son to Mr and Mrs William Dellinger of 19 East North Avenue city formerly Miss Elsie Parkinson and a son to Mr and Mrs Eugene Shade of 545 Fairmont Avenue city born Friday April 25 Mrs Shade was Nadine Lee thrusting new arrivals into city circles and family news.

William Dellinger East North Avenue City Dellinger Elsie Parkinson Eugene Shade Fairmont Avenue Shade Nadine Lee

Ewing Studio Recital May 16 at Handley High

The Ewing Studio of Dance Art announces a Spring Fantasie recital on Friday May 16 at 8 p.m in Handley High School auditorium. Two ballets will be performed Holiday Time and Peters adapted from J Barry in a program featuring Winchester's younger talent.

Ewing Studio of Dance Art Handley High School

Macedonia W S C 8 Meets Tomorrow

The Macedonia Methodist Church W S C S will meet tomorrow evening at 7 45 at Mrs Cathryn Pifer 403 Fairmont avenue The business session and devotional program will be led by president Mrs J W Newcomb All members urged to attend visitors invited.

W. S. C. S. of Macedonia Methodist Church Cathryn Pifer Fairmont Avenue City J. W. Newcome

Return of families from Memorial Hospital and Apple Blossom visit

Mrs. Robert Dingfelder and her infant son Mark returned Sunday to Romney West Virginia from Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Koontz of Meadville Pennsylvania who visited in Winchester during the Apple Blossom Festival have returned to their homes.

Robert Dingfelder Mark Romney W. Va Memorial Hospital P. W. Koontz Meadville, Pa Winchester Wynham Stokes Clark Shelby Clark Carol Clark Springfield J. M. H. Clagett Clark Stokes Clarke United States Naval Academy Annapolis Fairmont Clagett Dick Funk Winchester Memorial Hospital Berryville Rixey Moore Joseph F. Moore Spartanburg, S Joseph F. Moore, Jr

Evangelist Offers Bible for Largest Bring Your Buddy Headcount

Miss Amy Lee Stockton will host Bring Your Buddy Night at the Congregational Christian Church with a nightly series. A Bible funded by a retired U S Navy officer memorializes his son killed in action and rewards the person who brings the most attendees tonight. Rita Gould will accompany with vibra harp selections.

Amy Lee Stockton Congregational Christian Church U. S. Navy

Lesson In English by W. L. Gordon

English guide lists common word errors and pronunciation tips. It highlights misused phrases like this is the kind of book I like, teaches alpaca pronunciation, and explains novitiate as the time of being a novice. The piece encourages daily vocabulary growth and references the line having served his novitiate.

Pattern 4728 sews a squared-off bolero sunfrock

A sewing pattern description promotes pattern 4728 by Ohne Ohlams. It features a squared-off bolero, a frock with jacket in Jr. Miss sizes 11 through 17. The ad notes easy use, complete illustrated instructions, and requires 334 yards of 35 inch fabric for size 13. Returns for 25 cents with name and address to Pattern Dept in New York.

Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N. Y

Berryville Socials Highlight Weekend Visits and Weddings

Berryville residents hosted and visited relatives across Virginia and Washington. Miss Gene Kohler wed Major William King of El Paso at Elbrooke Methodist Church, with extensive local attendance. Numerous guests from Clarke and neighboring counties shared in weddings, visits, and celebrations as spring events continued.

Berryville Roy E. Potts Washington Benjamin Kohler Ernest Woodworth Agnes Thompson Gene Kohler William King

Proper hostess duties and theater invites discussed

Roberta Lee answers etiquette questions about hostess overruns during games, optional suppers after theater outings, and how to acknowledge invitations with clear timing and location details to show full understanding.

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