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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1954

Page

11

Frances Compton Clark Marries Irvin Carroll in Los Angeles

Announcement of the marriage between Mrs Frances Compton Clark and Irvin Carroll on April 22 in Los Angeles. Carroll, son of Mrs William Carroll and the late Mr Carroll, has worked in Hollywood theatre. Frances is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Compton of Washington DC.

Frances Compton Clark Irvin Carroll Los Angeles Calif Carroll Compton Washington, D. C William Carroll Berryville Mr. Carroll Hollywood

Lutheran Class Attends Special Mother's Day Service

The Grace Lutheran Church Men’s Bible Class gathers Sunday at 9 30 a m at the regular meeting place then proceeds to Braddock Street Methodist Church as guests of the Golden Rule Bible Class for a Mother’s Day service.

Grace Lutheran Church Braddock Street Methodist Church

Calendar of events May schedule listing clubs and societies

May 7 8 p.m. Woodmen of the World Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary to the United Commercial Travelers at Elks Home. May 8 1 p.m. AA W with Mrs Louise Patten at Carter Hill. May 10 7:30 p.m. Public Code Classes at Radio Club Rt. 50 East. 8 p.m. McKinley Chapter Fa stern Star City Hall. 8 p.m. Municipal Band at Rouss Hall. 8 p.m. Veterans of Foreign Wars. 8 p.m. Holy Name Society at Sacred Heart Church.

Woodmen of the World Fraterna Order of Eagles United Commercial Travelers Elks Home Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart Church Radio Club Rt. 50 East McKinley Chapter Fastern Star City Hall Rouss Hall Veterans of Foreign Wars Holy Name Society

Clarke County groups schedule community events

The Clarke County Home Demonstration Clubs host their annual chicken fry in the community building on May 20. Boyce PTA meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m in Boyce. Cub Scouts collect coat hangers Wednesday. Children’s Division bake sale tomorrow at 9 30 a m at Tip Top Radio and TV Store Berryville. Stonewall PTA bake sale tomorrow at 9 a m McPhail’s Paint Store.

Clarke County Home Demonstration Clubs Clarke County Cub Scouts Children’s Division Children’s Duncan Memorial Church Tip Top Radio and TV Berryville Stonewall Pta Stonewall Parent-Teachers Association McPhail

Washington guests at Bly residence last week

Personal news item noting Mrs. J. F. Bly hosted last week with attendees Miss Kathy Bly Mrs. Sally Hullenger Mrs. Cindy Hullenger and Margaret Ann Bly of Washington D C.

Kathy Bly Sally and Cindy Hullenger Margaret Ann Bly Washington, D. C J. F. Bly

Local Society Notes and Weekend Guests Highlight Community

Miss Sally Getzendanner joins the Duke Chronicle senior staff as a new appointment. Guests included Mrs. Minnie LaMond and family at Valley Ave. home. Other items mention travels, graduates, and hospital stays among local residents and relatives in Virginia and North Carolina.

Sally Getzendanner C. A. Getzendanner Miller St Chronicle Duke University Hugh McGee Sandra Roanoke Louise Hutchins High Point N.C Ella Moore Washington, D. C Minnie LaMond Valley Ave

Births in Middletown and Route 3 Families

To Mr and Mrs Edward Tavenner Middletown a girl Mrs Tav ener is the former Miss Bernadette To Mr and Mrs Claude Bennington Route 3 a boy Mrs Bennington is the former Miss Peggy Grove

Edward Tavenner Middletown Tavener Bernadette Claude Bennington Route 3 Bennington Peggy Grove

Modern Etiquette Q and A Sample

A reader asks if a wife may attend dances with friends without her husband and how to introduce a new female employee to staff. Answers advise limited solo outings with tact and that new hires should be presented to longtime employees regardless of rank.

Secrets of Charm telephone etiquette and voice guidance

The article advises on clear audibility in telephone calls, proper introduction and message taking, and avoiding telephoned miscommunication. It promotes reading YOUR MOST ATTRACTIVE VOICE to overcome dull tonality and offers a mailed-copy promotion with payment.

Secrets of

Clarke Home Agent Schedules Weekly Demonstrations

Miss Bonnie Sayer Clarke County Home Agent announces the upcoming week’s schedule. May 10 9 a m Berryville 5th Grade 4 H Club at School May 10 10 a m Berryville 6th Grade 4 H Club May 10 11 a m Berryville 7th Grade 4 H Club May 11 1 30 p m Providence Chapel Home Demonstration Club with Mrs Leon Lloyd May 12 2 p m Glendale H D Club with Mrs C A Hobart May 11 7 30 p m White Post 4 H Club with Miss Margaret Shiley

Bonnie Sayer Clarke County Providence Chapel Leon Lloyd Glendale H D C. A. Hobart Berryville White Post Margaret Shiley

Frederick County Home Demonstration Agent Schedule May 10 15

The week’s plan lists the Frederick County Home Demonstration Agent events from May 10 to May 15. Activities include 4 H Club training in Northern Virginia Power Kitchen with Miss Iva Byrd Johnson, and meetings at Gainesboro Church and Whitacre Community Hall.

Frederick County Northern Virginia Power Company Iva Byrd Johnson Board of Supervisors Gainesboro Middle Road HDC Joe Sharp James Wood Senior High School Gainesboro Church West Frederick Link North Frederick Whitacre Community Hall James Wood Albin

Middletown HDC and White Hall 4-H Club Meetings Noted

Morning program at Burnt Presbyterian Church features a leader on low calorie foods. Afternoon session covers clothing care and program development by a Home Agent in the business meeting. Friday schedule includes Middletown HDC at the school cafeteria and a 7:30 p m White Hall 4 H meeting with Susan Stine.

Burnt Presbyterian Church Middletown White Hall Susan Stine

Memorial Service date moved for Mt. Olive Church

The Mt. Olive E. A. B. Church memorial service will be held on May 30 instead of the usual date. Local residents and families, including Wiley, Clowser, Larrick, and Baker families, hosted and visited over the weekend across Hayfield and nearby towns. Cadet Lynn Wolfe of VPT spent the weekend at home, and multiple dinner guests visited various local households on Sunday.

Maurertown Frank Fogle Rank Shipe Middletown Ollie Clowser William Clowser Lloyd Light L. M. Larrick Milburn Wiley Darlene Judy Baker Gettysburg Ann Wolfe Lynn Wolfe E. E.brengle Luther Larrick Strother Sherman Winchester Myra Payne Round Hill Larry Henry John Elliott Loring Anderson Ernest Davies James Brooke

Lesson in English by W. L. Gordon

English notes on common errors misused words and spelling. The article highlights pronunciation tips for Oahu, spelling guidance on accompaniment and stipulation, and a daily word study to expand vocabulary with an example sentence.

W. L. Gordon Oahu Hawaiian Island

French electric locomotive breaks speed record at 150 mph

The CC-7121 of the French National Railways recorded a world speed high of 150.99 mph between Dijon and Beaune. The report notes fast-running French train technology and the achievement as a record for electric locomotives.

Dijon Beaume

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