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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1949

Page

10

Liberty Hall hosts Girls Athletic Assn dinner

Mrs Ansel Solenberger entertained the Girls Athletic Assn at Liberty Hall with a buffet dinner. The dining room was decorated with snap dragons and white candles. Menu included bean chicken in patty shells scalloped salad baked apple buns pickles olives peanuts mints and cupcakes. Mrs B J Sager poured. Guests included many local ladies and gentlemen. Also noted are hospital updates on several residents improving after surgery or illness.

Ansel Solenberger Girls Athletic Assn Liberty Hall B. J. Sager David Jenkins al Luttrell Halford Baker Gilbert Tillotson Charles Lillis Orville Wine Vincent Miller Henry Kern John Wolfe Stephen Rosenberger Robert Berry Connie Crisman Robert Jasper Harry Stewart Jr Harold and- Wiener R. B. Wickes Jr Misses Elinor Summel Becky Lodge Martha Rees Kathryn Moloney Kathryn Sullivan Lucille

Assorted Chocolates Popular Favorites Deal

Homemaid Candy offers popular assorted chocolates priced at $1.50 per pound with an extra special 1 lb option at 59 cents. The ad highlights value and savings on chocolate treats.

Dr Melva Lind Honored by AAUW Members at Lunch

Dr Melva Lind visiting Winchester for a AAUW meeting in Handley high school library was honored at a Chanticleer Inn luncheon with Mrs E T Clark Mrs Albert Robinson and other guests She later kibitzed with Mr and Mrs Richard Lewis at Whittier Ave home before returning to Washington Her tour covered education psychology in Blacksburg Abingdon Lynchburg and Staunton.

Melva Lind Winchester American Assn Handley High School Chanticleer Inn E. T. Clark Albert Robinson John Moore Harry Lovett Alfred Schwalb Marjorie Davies Robert Underwood John Hawse William Eisenberg S. Stewart Sr Lind Richard Lewis Whittier Ave Washington Blacksburg Abington Lynchburg Staunton

Beattie Reappointed President Of Civic League At May Meeting

Mrs. W. W. Beattie was reelected president of the Women’s Civic League at its May luncheon. New vice presidents Mrs. J. W. Arthur and Mrs. Richard Lewis. recording secretary Mrs. Harry W. Butler Jr.. corresponding secretary Mrs. Julia Beavers. Treasurer Mrs. Harry McCann. assistant treasurer Mr. Henry Goode. The league will send $10 to the recreational council to support art classes led by Miss Marnye Reinhart, co-sponsored with AAUW. A bake sale was planned at Cooper Merchandise and Oil Co. to aid the league.

Women’s Civic League W. W. Beattie J. W. Arthur Richard Lewis Roland Wilson Harry W. Butler Jr Joseph Schroth Julia Beavers R. Gray Williams Harry McCann F. L. Largent Henry Goode

Social News From Clearbrook And Nearby Towns

Mrs. Henry Pitzer hosted the Tuesday bridge club at her Clearbrook home. Funeral services were held in Alexandria for Mrs. Wayne Starkey with attendees including Mrs. George Dove and Mr. Carroll C. Smith, a brother of the deceased. Mrs. Bly and infant Linda Lou returned to Strasburg from Winchester Hospital.

Henry Pitzer Clearbrook George Dove E. German St Wayne Starkey Alexandria Cecil Bly Strasburg Winchester Hospital Linda Lou

Dogwood Trees Purchased for City By Garden Club

Old Fredericktown Garden club meet at Mrs. Clifford Grim home as Mrs. Eugene B. Cooper speaks on Color. Club reports thirty dogwood trees bought to be planted along the Valley Pike south of Winchester. Blue ribbons awarded for arrangements and miniature displays. multiple members cited for top ribbons in various classes.

Eugene B. Cooper Old Fredericktown

May Dinner Meeting Planned by BPWC

The Winchester Business and Professional Women's club will hold a dinner May 20 in the First Baptist church social hall. The program includes officer installations with Mrs. D. W. Ritenour becoming president. Guests include State president Irene Pancoast and state officers Edna Kennedy and Erline White.

First Baptist Church Winchester Business and Professional Women’s Club D. W. Ritenour Irene Pancoast Edna Kennedy Erline White Federation

Baptisms at Braddock Street Church Draw Many Families

Infants and children were baptized during a special service at Braddock Street Methodist Church led by Pastor William Archer Wright. Families listed include Brumback, Chapman, Easter, Harper, Kipps, Moore, Shirley, Shrader, Teets, White, Wingfield, and Yeakle.

Braddock St Wm. Archer Wright Braddock St. Methodist Church Fred Irving Brumback Jr Fred I. Brumback Lynn Edward Chapman Jr Lynn E. Chapman Daniel Raleigh Easter Raleigh D. Easter Michael Roy Harper Roy Harper Kay Elizabeth Kipps Thomas Allen Kipps Allen B. Kipps Anne Harris Moore Woodrow H. Moore Wesley McClellan Shirley Wesley I. Shirley Gretchen Blake Shrader Charles William Shrader Beverly Elwood Teets Fred B. Teets James Gay Teets James F. Teets Alan Preston White Shirley M. White Roland Selby White Jr Roland S. White Nancy Paige Wingfield William Hewitt Wingfield Billy C. Wingfield Diane Lynn Yeakle Frank M. Yeakle Jr

Funeral Rites Held At Arlington For Dennis M Kaine

Mr. Dennis M Kaine was honored in funeral services at Arlington Cemetery attended by his siblings and relatives including Mr. and Mrs. George R Taylor of 20 E Germain Sr Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B Kaine of Charles Town and Mrs Theresa E Barr of Berryville.

Arlington George R. Taylor E. Germain Sr Thomas B. Kaine Charles Town Theresa E. Barr Berryville Dennis M. Kaine Arlington Cemetery

Death Calls Dove Family Home from Philadelphia

Mrs. E. C. Dove E. Germain Jr. and daughter Mrs. C. C. Smith of Springcrest Ave. have returned home after traveling to Philadelphia due to the death of Mrs. Dove’s sister.

Philadelp E. C. Dove E. Germain Jr C. C. Smith Springcrest Ave Philadelphia

Births May 12 To Several Local Families

Birth notices from May 12 report a boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Owens of Clearbrook. a boy to Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Miller of Whitacre. a boy to Mr. and Mrs. Ray D. Heare of Highview W Va. and a daughter born May 11 to Mr. and Mrs. H B McCormac Jr of 16 S Stewart Sr Winchester hospital. Gertrude Montgomery McCormac named. McCormac’s wife Evelyne formerly of Lewisburg W Va.

Calvin Owens Clearbrook Owens Edna Dodson Wesley Miller Whitacre Miller Violet Kerns Ray D. Heare Highview W. Vc Heare Anna Sipes H. B. McCormac Jr S. Stewart Sr Winchester Hospital Gertrude Montgomery McCormac McCormac Evelynne Lewisburg W. Va

May Day Events Highlight Shenandoah College Activities

In RELIANCE Virginia on May 13 Rev L P Tederick attended a Day ton May day program at Shenandoah college. The CE society held family week with a banquet and a mother and daughter banquet with Ridings Chapel. A social hour preceded a worship service led by Miss Jean Baker of Winchester. Mrs Mary Hannock hosted the HD club meeting and a leader demonstrated How to Entertain. Curt Bray left for Fort Belvoir to join the postal service. Mrs Tom Bernette hosted a party for a cosmetic salesman. Helen and Jeanette Bowers visited home before returning to Washington where they work. Mr and Mrs Warren Rinker of Washington spent Sunday with his mother. Rev and Mrs L P Tederick and EUB delegates attended a missionary convention in Winchester. Rev Ezra Gruver of Fairfax and Miss Aubra Fuller spent a day with his father I K Gruver.

Reliance L. P. Tederick Dayton Shenandoah College CE Society Ridings Chapel Jean Baker Winchester Mary Hannock HD Club Curt Bray Fort Belvoir Postal Service Tom Bernette Helen Jeanette Bowers Washington Warren Rinker EUB Church Ezra Gruver Fairfax Aubra Fuller

Modern Etiquette Qs From Roberta Lee

Abridged etiquette guidance covers bridge party decks, decision to replace worn cards, and politeness in travel. It also notes the popular luncheon hour at one o clock and the need to seek consent before opening a car window.

Lesson In English by W. L. Gordon

English lesson notes by W L Gordon on word usage misused forms pronunciations spelling and vocabulary. Includes examples and guidance on indecisive or indiscriminate use and a daily word goal with a quotation from Junius.

W. L. Gordon Junius

Pastor to Address Warren Graduates at Sunday Service

Graduating classes from Warren County high school and Randolph Macon academy will attend Sunday morning worship at Front Royal Presbyterian Church. Rev. Kenneth V. Shick, the pastor, will deliver the address.

Warren County High School Randolph Macon Academy Front Royal Presbyterian Church Kenneth V. Shick

Calendar of upcoming events in Winchester May 13–17

May 13 7 p.m. rummage sale at 111 S Loudoun St opposite Winchester Presbyterian Church by GAA. 7:30 p.m. Florence Nightingale Sunday school class at EUB church hosted by Miss Judy Hodgson and Mrs. William Keyton 122 N Washington St. 8 p.m. Woodmen of the World Odd Fellows hall. May 14 10 a.m. beef cattle judging by 4 H and FFA at Farmers Livestock Exchange arena. 10 a.m. rummage sale 111 S Loudoun St by GAA. 12:30 p.m. Civic League round table at Chanticleer Inn with Dr Homer Rickey. May 15 9:40 a.m. Good Samaritan Bible Class meets at EUB church to go to Braddock St Methodist. 9:45 a.m. Golden Tale Bible class joint meeting. 4 p.m. Tea for Sacred Heart parish women at George Washington hotel. May 16 7:30 p.m. Chanters at Market St Methodist church. 8 p.m. Municipal band practice at Rouss Hall. 8 p.m. Cantible choir practice 35 W Boscawen St. 8 p.m. Winchester hospital alumni meeting in Nurses' Home classroom. May 17 12:15 p.m. Lions club at Sarah Zane hall. 2:30 p.m. Lord Fairfax garden club at Mrs. R. E. Myers 1446 Greystone Terrace.

S. Loudoun St Winchester Presbyterian Church GAA Florence Nightingale EUB Judy Hodgson William Keyton N. Washington St Woodmen of the World Odd Fellows Hall FFA Farmers Livestock Exchange Arena Civic League Round Table Chanticleer Inn Homer Richey Arm Good Samaritan EUB Church Braddock St. Methodist Church Golden Tale Lions Club Sarah Zane Hall Lord Fairfax Garden Club R. E. Myers Greystone Terrace

New Anne Adams Pattern Book Promises Summer Wardrobe

Pattern 4726 offers sun dress jacket and skirt options in sizes 12 through 40 with yardage details for size 16. Includes illustrated instructions and a travel wardrobe book with a free shampoo smock pattern. mail requests with payment to Winchester Star Pattern Dept. in New York.

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

Also Mentioned on This Page

Marjorie Coulson White Post C. C. Massey Minnie Taylor Minnié Taylor Washington St Brook’s Pharmacy Hentsberi Dr. Melva Lind AAUW Civic League Mrs Harry Hoke Emporia George Fansler W. Monmouth St Christie Fansler Louis Grimm Ruby Brown Front Royal E. Picadilly St Stewart Brown Kernstown Wardensville O. Lee Linden Ritter Northwestern Grade Moorefield McAboys Russells Jack McAboy Harry McAboy Joseph Robert Russell Apple Pie Ridge McAboy Johnston-Willis Hospital Richmond Winchester Plate Glass CO E. Fairfax Lane Garden Club BPWC L. D. Arnold Hots Springs 8. Stewart Sr Hot Springs Minnie Middletown James DAR E. B. Whiteside John W. Rosenberger W. Germain St Horace Kenneth Kremer J. E Boyd’s Drug Store Gaunt’s Drug Store Peoples Drug Store Rhodes Drug Store Patton’s Proprietary Store Rush E. Piccadilly St Roberta Lee Dorothy Gray Cologne Pat Hall Aberdeen Warren Eer Gotham U.S Aldeman Sterling Bry Gorham Fed Shenandoah Valley Atarmers Livestock Arena the Commercial & Savings Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Cather Meadquarters Cit South Braddock Wolfe Sts Tman Cotton Chambray Madras Ecru Timberlake Winchester Furniture CO Main ST
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