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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1949

Page

8

White Post couple wed in Greenway Union church

Charles Rust Ere Chamblin and Helen Glass Chamblin of White Post wed at 7 p.m. May 7 in a double ring ceremony performed by Rev. Clarence Beard. Bride wore her mother’s wedding gown with white roses in an arm bouquet. Attendants included Gloria Graff and Betsy Carper. Best man was Charles T. Chamblin. reception followed at the couple’s White Post home. Honeymoon to Pennington Gap and Kentucky.

Helen Glass Chambin Chamblin White Post Charles Miphort Rust Charles Kerfoot Rust Greenway Arth- Carper Stephens City Gloria Graff Stephens Betsy Carper Andy Rust Charles T Happy Creek Ash Blin Funkhouser White Francis Guilford Welsh O Lincoln VPI Front Royal Washington Ington Alexandria Clarke Hather Mrs. Must Pennington Gap Kentucky

Assorted Chocolates Popular Favorites Display

A bakery ad notes Homemaid Candy extra special one pound at 59 cents and a $1.50 value for assorted chocolates. Brook's Pharmacy offers the items with contact at phone 6461.

Brook’s Pharmacy

Richey to Address Civic Group on International Scene

Dr. Homer Richey of the University of Virginia Woodrow Wilson School will speak on The International Scene Today at the closing luncheon of the International Affairs round table. The Chan tleer Inn hosts the 12:30 p.m. Saturday event led by Mrs. Ronald Wilson. reservations via Mrs. Jesse C. Hall Jr. at 3532 are due tomorrow.

Homer Richey Woodrow Wilson School of Foreign Affairs University of Virginia International Affairs Round Table Chanticleer Inn Round Table Ronald §. Wilson Women's Civic League Jesse C. Hall Jr

Mrs J Minnigerode Hosts Little Garden Club Event

Mrs John Minnigerode welcomes Little Garden club members to her home at 3 30 p m Friday The speaker Mr E P Browning presents Flowers in Poetry and special arrangements depict Titles of Song or Poetry at the gathering.

Little Garden Club John Minnigerode E. P. Browning

Local notices from Winchester society page

Mrs L Jackson to entertain WCTU at her home 115 Morgan Street at 3 pm tomorrow. James M Allen home from hospital Sunnyside recovering after five weeks in Stuart Circle in Richmond. J T Gibson surgical patient Winchester hospital Upperville. R E Bly visits Strasburg Sunny. May McCarty week end guests Rolling Flood and George Williams of Washington. Joe Patton week end visitor from Washington. Civic League postpone meet to May 20 at 4 pm Mrs Sam Preston 448 W Leicester St. Bake sale by Women’s Civic League 2 E Piccadilly St 10 am Friday proceeds support civic activities. GAA rummage sale 111 S Loudoun St opposite Winchester Presbyterian 7 pm Friday 10 am Saturday. A T Baker and wife home from New York City Dr. Bakers 93 Lee St Sacro Occipital clinic conference attended.

James M. Allen Stuart Circle Richmond Sunnyside May McCarty Rolling Flood George Williams Washington Lee St Civic League Women’s Civic League Sam Preston Leicester St Cooper Merchandise and Oil E. Piccadilly St GAA Girls Athletic Assn S. Loudoun St Winchester Presbyterian Church

Mrs Boyd Grayson Installed as VFW Auxiliary President

Mrs Boyd Grayson was installed as president of the VFW Auxiliary after a luncheon at the Rustic Tavern. Installing officer was Mrs Cecelia Bryan of Staunton. Other officers named include Hazel Himelright and Olive Grimm, with Lena Allen and Violet Hart receiving pins for past offices.

Rustic Tavern Ladies Auxiliary The Veterans of Foreign Wars Boyd Grayson Cecelia Bryan Staunton Lena Allen Grayson Violet Hart Allen Lucy Allen Catherine Flickinger Viola Sharp Seventh District Hazel Himelright Olive Grimm Louise DeHaven Nannie Lamp Bessie Miller Fay Weidig

Local Visitors and Recoveries Reported in Gainesboro

Gainesboro Virginia residents list visiting relatives from Erie Pennsylvania Arlington and Oil City Pennsylvania. Two Winchester hospital patients Marguerite Wingfield and Joyce Williamson recover at home. Local families host visits over the festival holiday and a Bible teacher spoke at Gainesboro Methodist Sunday school.

Gainesboro Henry Shares Elmer Shares Erie N. W. Ritter Sam Ruble Arlington L. H. Ruble Marguerite Wingfield Joyce Williamson Winchester Hospital Joyce Hottle Clifton Light Bunker Hill W. Va Rex Light Bill Fisher Fisher Andrew Owens Wilson Frederick County Ernest Adams Jr Ernest Adams Winchester

Educational Psychologist to Speak to Winchester Women

Dr. Melva Lind associate in higher education with AAUW Washington will address Winchester branch of the American Association of University Women and guests from Winchester Education Association at Handley High School library at 8 p m tomorrow. She teaches at Mount Holyoke College and holds a masters from Minnesota with studies in France. The event is hosted by Mrs. Alan Peery and others with Mrs. William Eisenberg introducing the speaker.

Melva Lind AAUW Washington Winchester American Assn University Women Winchester Education Assn Handley High School Tomorow University of Minnesota France Institute of International Education Modern Language Journal French Review William Eisenberg S. Stewart Sr Alan Peery George Snarr Mildred Grove Virginia Barr

Berryville Social Notes

Berryville residents share weekend visits and concerts. Mrs. Ruby Davis attended May Day at Mary Washington College in Fredericksburg while Mr. and Mrs. Clagett returned from New York to their home. Others host or visit family in Berryville Frederick and Washington areas.

Ruby Davis Mary Washington College Fredericksburg William B. Clagett New York Mr. Clagett LaMar Hardy

Weems and Lavalle Family Visit and West Point Trip

Mr and Mrs Raymond Weems of West Point Mississippi and Washington visited Mr and Mrs Andrew Lavalle last week. The Lavalles will depart Sunday for a three week stay in West Point Mississippi as guests of Mrs E J Lavalle, Andrew Lavalles mother.

Josephine Hennen Raymond Shackleford Mervin Shackleford Earl Hill Pam Murphy Miss Hennen Harleen Holland Jack Weisman Silver Spring Weisman Taylor Lee Raymond Weems West Point Miss Washington Andrew LaVelle LaValle Mr. LaValle E. J. LaValle

Lesson In English by W. L. Gordon

Lesson In English by W. L. Gordon covers common word usage errors with examples such as I intended to go last week and mispronunciations like kol-um. It lists frequently misspelled terms and synonyms for moral terms, then urges daily vocabulary growth with a focus on the word DOMINANT meaning ruling and prevailing.

Calendar of Events for May 11 to May 15 at Various Local Groups

May 11 events include a First Baptist church meeting with Dr. E. T. Clark, a church auxiliary gathering, Elks club activity, and a fashion show at J C Penney. May 12 features Albin HD club, Rotary, UDC, Clarke County Woman's club, Middletown 4 H, AAUW with Dr. Lind, and Clarke County Junior Woman's club. May 13 lists Bake sales, food window sale, Timber Ridge church sale, Armel 4 H, Little Garden club, GAA rummage sale, and Woodmen of the World. May 14 has a rummage sale and Civic League round table with Dr. Homer Richey at Chanticleer Inn. May 15 offers a tea for Sacred Heart parish women.

First Baptist Church Elks Elks Club J. C. Penney Co Albin Presbyterian Burnt Church Rotary Club Geo. Washington Hotel UDC H. B. McCormac Handley Blvd Clarke County Woman’s Club Berryville High School Middletown Middletown High School AAUW Handley High School Melva Lind Junior Woman’s Club Hawthorne S. Loudoun St Winchester Presbyterian Church GAA Civic League Round Table of International Affairs Chanticleer Inn Homer Richey Women of the Sacred Heart Parish George Washington Hotel

Bride Gift Etiquette for Silverware Initials

A bride should consider gifting silverware with her married initials rather than her maiden name. Use the couple’s surname after marriage, or opt for monograms reflecting both names if desired by tradition. Align with the couple’s preferred monogram style and avoid mismatched or incorrect initials.

Local Social Roundup From Rosenberger Community

In Rosenberger Virginia on May 11 the Rev E B Smith and Mrs Smith were supper guests of Mr and Mrs Sven Miller. The Allomangs and daughters Margaret Ann and Sandra spent Sunday with Carson Allamong. Ray Allamong and his little daughter visited Brannon. Allen Toler from Washington spent the weekend with Iven Miller. Visitors of Guy Prye over the weekend included Ernest Shoo. Ralph Frye and son Jamie and Alma Frye with Hurl Himelrnghy. Loring Good of Rock Enon spent the weekend visiting relatives.

Guy S. Prye Ernest Shoo Ralph G. Frye Jamie Alma Frye Hurl Himelrnghy Loring Good Rock Enon

Flyaway Silhouette Pattern T4702 for summer wardrobe

Advertisement for Anne Adams patterns featuring a flyaway silhouette with back pleats, Mandarin collar bolero, and easy blouse. Includes sizes 12 to 20, fabric yardage, complete illustrated instructions, and deluxe pattern offer with pattern book and free shampoo smock page.

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

Bride’s initials should reflect her maiden name

Questions about proper social etiquette are answered. The bride should use her maiden initials on engraved items. A guest thanks the host for the dinner and expresses enjoyment of the evening. Public makeup use is acknowledged as common though not always proper.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Harles Rust Ere Charles Fling Pey St Noke Mr. and W. L. Fling William Lee Fling Jr Jacob B. Childs Holmes Childs Jacob Childs Berryville Jacob B. L Kenneth Childs Harry Childs Daugh Helen Phil and Hackett Bill Whittington Ter Charlestown Lodge Virginia Stiles Bruce Lodge and Son Rebecca Lodge White Hall William Andrews Straseee Joan Shipe Ruby Tilden Shipe Les Ponton Race St Martinsburg Timber Ridge Timber Ridge Fional Christian Church A. C. Oates N. Lou St U. of Va Mrs. J. Minnigerode Mrs. L. Jackson WCTU L. Jackson Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Morgan. S J. T. Gibson Upperville R. E. Bly Strasburg Sunny Joe Patton A. T. Baker New York City Baker Cabana VFW Baptist Auxiliary Auxiliary of the E. A. Kight YWA E. T. Clark Hot Springs Allen T. Hawthorne S. Stewart St Clearbrook Clearbrook Presbyterian Church Northern Virginia Power Co Gaunt’s Drug Store DR. Lind Berryville Social Notes G. B. Shackleford T. J. Fadely Jackson Albert Lanham Lanham Jean Cornwell Burnt Factory C. E. Priest Hyattsville Peggy Wyndham Howard Wyndham A. L. Crumpler Mary Staples Billy Staples Oak Grove W. T. Willingham Sr Lester Longerbeam Frederick, Md Richard Funk Frances Funk Juanita McDonald Madison College Harrisonburg Mary Webb Morgan Levy Charles Webb William Dix D. G. Cooley North Church Clifton Price Miss Ann Price Cathedral School Col Mrs Graham Dougherty Wich W. L. Gordon Armel Amherst St Woodmen of the World Odd Fellows Hall Roberta Lee Rosenberger Winchester Plate Glass CO By Jone Ohlams Kirk Rose Sterling Bride Fed Gotham Lovett Bros N. Loudoun St Rhodes Jewelry CO W. Boscawen St the Commercial & Savings Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Loudoun B. F. Goodrich Loudoun St Ehlaler Shaan Bemberg & Crepe Cather's Chambray Madras Ecru Timberlake Westinghouse Westingho Baker Anderson N. Braddock St
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