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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1955

Page

8

Williams Hoover wedding plans announced for May 21

Votes Miss Jeannie Love Williams daughter of Mr and Mrs Zirkle M Williams has finalized plans to marry John Edward Hoover son of Mr and Mrs John W Hoover. The ceremony will be May 21 at 3 30 p m in the First Brethren Church with a reception at the Round Hill Community Center.

Jeannie Love Williams Zirkle M. Williams John Edward Hoover John W. Hoover First Brethren Church Round Hill Mary A. Williams Mervin M. Kreider Lancaster Frank Bragg, Jr Brucetown Terry Lane Spurling Hoover Garland L. Smith George L. Rosier Boyce Lancaster, Pa

Stonewall P T A Meets Monday and Bake Sale Plans

The Stonewall Parent-Teachers Association holds its regular meeting Monday at 7 45 p m in the school with Mrs Annie Sue St Clair to speak on The Duties of the Welfare Department. A bake sale is planned for May 21 starting at 9 a m at 18 S Loudoun St. Also Comrade Bible Class worship led by Mrs Hutchinson Devotional Leader and Mrs F H Way to teach the lesson at Braddock Street Methodist Church.

Stonewall Parent-Teachers Association Annie Sue St. Clair Welfare Department S. Loudoun St George D. Jackson Christian Witness Japan Walter P. Baldwin P. H. Sprenkle Mr. Baldwin Baldwins Women of the Church

Calendar of May events at local halls and clubs

May events list includes country ham supper at Middletown Fire Hall on the 14th from 5 to 8 pm. May 16 features Madison Lodge Municipal Band at Rouss and a Red Cross board meeting at the office. May 17 hosts Lions Club at George Washington Hotel, several garden and social clubs, Exchange Club board at 31 E Boscawen St, plus Moose Rebekah Lodge AA at various venues, and Welcome Wagon newcomers dinner at the Golf Club.

Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club Winchester Golf Club Farmers and Merchants National Bank Middletown Fire Hall Madison Lodge Rouss Fire Hall Duplicate Ridge George Washington Hotel Board of Directors Red Cross Lions Club Lord Fairfax Garden Club I. Fred Stine the Century Club E. W. Barr Board of Control of Exchange Club E. Boscawen St Loyal Order of Moose Rebekah Lodge Alcoholic Anonymous Baptist Church Eagles Eagles Home Golf Club

Red Cross Board to Meet Monday Evening

The Board of Directors of the American Red Cross will meet Monday at 8 p m at the chapter office.

Red Cross Board Board of Directors The American Red Cross

Sewing Group To Meet Tuesday

The Christmas Shop sewing group will meet Tuesday at 10 30 a.m. at the home of Mrs J Sloan Kuykendall 300 S Washington St.

Century Club Edward W. Barr Featherbed Lane James Miller Thailand Free J. Sloan Kuykendall S. Washington St

Local Social Highlights From Battletown and Middleburg Dinners

Col and Mrs Clyde Eastman headlined a dinner at Battletown Inn with guests including Mrs Lewis Allen Mr and Mrs B F Arthur Jr and others. Anna Meyers hosted a Colonial Inn Middleburg dinner for relatives and friends. Edward Turner left for Atlanta after a promotion with Abbott Laboratories and will be joined by wife and children soon. Mrs Virgie Nelson returned from Detroit after visiting her son in law and daughter. Joan Michael attended the VPI ring dance as a Virginian Intermont College student. Ralph Hardy remains hospitalized at Memorial Hospital.

Clyde Eastman Battletown Inn Lewis M. Allen B. F. Arthur, Jr Ely Bradfield Horace Browne Hugh Duffey Margaret Walter John Woolfolk Fastman Carl Massey City Edward P. Turner Woodchuck Lane Atlanta, Ga Abbott Laboratories Atlanta Anna Meyers Philadelphia Maybel Aiken N. Braddock St Colonial Inn Middleburg Gordon Aiken Alice Groves Edgar Hill Allen Gray Virgie O. Nelson Detroit Mich Lewis J. Gordon Audrey F. Funkhouser White Post Robert N. Cunningham Connecticut Montana Hall John Elsen Ernest Elsen Memorial Hospital John Frank Bell Washington, D. C Meade Conley J. H. Funkhouser Front Royel Burns Seaton Funkhouser Seaton C. C. Funkhouser L. J. Taylor Mike John Alexandria Taylor Reynolds Green William Whyel Bobby Patricia Uniontown Whyel Shipley Warrenton Robert Buckley Fredericksburg Katherine McClaugherty Maine George W. Lee Meade Memorial Church Miller Jett Polk Guest Rock Hill Europe Elizabeth Guest Switzerland Edward B. Lee Tappahannock Louise Lee St. Margaret's School Rollo J. Conley St. Petersburg Fla William Carper Jack Hardesty Harold Sowers Richmond Thomas L. Chrisman Henry Jenkins C. Chamblin Funkhouser Blacksburg

Mrs. Richmond of Frost and Reardon relate visit

Mrs. 8S. C. Richmond of Frost, Maryland, is visiting her sister Mrs. James P. Reardon, Sr., on South Stewart Street for a period.

8S. C. Richmond Frostbore, Md James P. Reardon, Sr S. Stewart St

Birth Announcement and Recovery Updates

Mrs Henry Rodgers recuperates satisfactorily after a hospital operation in Charlottesville. Mr and Mrs James M Thomson of Alexandria welcome a daughter born this morning at Memorial Hospital. Mrs Thomson is formerly Miss Sarah Jennings sister of Mrs Joseph A Massie Jr of this city. Mr Thomson is the son of Mrs Paul Thomson of Morgan Street and the late Mr Thomson.

Henry Rodgers Charlottesville James M. Thomson Alexandria Memorial Hospital Thomson Sarah Jennings Joseph A. Massie, Jr Paul Thomson Morgan St Mr. Thomson

Births Reported for Barrett and Baker Families

May is to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Barrett at 314 N Kent St a girl. Mrs Barrett is the former Miss Anna Myers. A son is to Mr. and Mrs Floyd Baker of Maplewood New Jersey. Mrs Baker is the former Miss Geraldine Morris.

Carl Barrett N. Kent St Barrett Anna Myers Floyd Baker Maplewood N. J Baker Geraldine Morris

Local Socials Highlight Visits and Outings in Clearbrook Area

Mr and Mrs James R Shiley and daughter spent Sunday in Hagerstown Maryland. Mrs Katherine Alessi and Mrs Joseph Garvey of Baltimore spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Robert Duncan and family. Various residents, including Miss Betty Cline Miss Peggy Wolfe Miss Mary Jane Aikens and families, enjoyed weekend visits and shopping trips.

Clearbrook James R. Shiley Hagerstown Katherine Alessi Joseph Garvey Baltimore Robert Duncan Albert Robinson Phoenix Betty Cline Washington Rudolphs Harry Cadwallader Harry Lee George Cadwallader Stephens City Esten Rudolph, Jr Merrimans Lane Megus Rudolph Stephenson John Thomas Stickles John Anderson Peggy Wolfe Winchester Jane Shiley Mary Jane Aikens Claudet Hummer Russell Willey Elmer Sherman Front Royal Road Lewis A. Lamp Claude Gore Herbert Cather Richard Duvall Duvall Ellen Magruder Bedington W. Va

Lesson In English By W. L. Gordon

Instruction about usage and pronunciation words. Highlights common misuses such as after reading the book and notes on pronouncing words like proletarian and copious. Encourages daily vocabulary growth with examples of abundant catches of fish reported by local anglers.

W. L. Gordon

Modern Etiquette Question on Wedding Shower Money Request

A reader asks if a bridal shower invitation stating money preferred is proper even if the couple needs funds. The answer: it is in very bad taste and no party should be given for such a purpose.

Returned Missionaries to Speak Sunday at Cork St Christian Church

Dr. George Earle Owen and his wife Dr. Margaret Richards Owen will be guest speakers at the 11 a.m. service Sunday at Cork Street Christian Church. The couple, natives of Winchester, have held church leadership roles worldwide and earned PhDs from Columbia University.

Cork St. Christian Church George Earle Owen Margaret Richards Owen Cork Street Disciples of Christ Churches of Virginia Maryland Delaware District of Columbia Buenos Aires Argentina Union Theological Seminary Phillippines Manila Owen Philippines Federation of Christian Churches Disciples of Christ Foreign Mission Service Columbia University New York City Frank Bailey Millwood Ave

Secrets of Charm by John Robert Powers

A manufacturing executive praises career women for dignity and tact in business. The piece commends a balanced approach, noting progress for women who integrate gracefully with male colleagues while warning against overly aggressive behavior that may erode traditional feminine grace.

Secrets OF Charm John Robert Powers

Plain white engraved cards for buffet etiquette

The text states cards should be plain white, of good quality, engraved in black and without decoration. It also allows serving one or two hot dishes at a buffet supper.

Your Steps to a Successful Career Charm Guide

An advertisement urges women to buy a charm manual titled Secrets of Charm to advance in business. It promises quick steps to make a good impression and reach top-flight success and instructs sending 10 cents plus a stamped self-addressed envelope to National Newspaper Service in Michigan City Indiana.

National Newspaper Service Michigan City Indiana

Cost Estimations for Cinerama Movie Launch

The text notes a massive price tag for unleashing Cinerama as a mass entertainment. It cites an equipment cost of one to two billion dollars for the theater setup.

Community Notes From White Post and Nearby

White Post scenes capture residents visiting relatives, hospital stays, and social events. Guests include Mrs. J. H. Funkhouser, Mrs. Burns Seaton, and Miss Katherine McClaugherty. church and club activities are listed along with upcoming services and meetings.

Remodeling Plans At Mt Airy Center Discussed

Plans for remodeling the Mt Airy Community Center Building will be discussed at a meeting Monday night at 8 o clock. Also on the agenda are plans for a yard party or supper this summer with Lucian Brumback, master of the Grange, presiding.

Mt. Airy Community Center Lucian Brumback The Grange

Local Churches Schedule Sunday Services and Teachings

Colored John Mann Methodist Church on E Cork Street and St Paul A M E Church on N Loudoun Street list pastors and service times. St Stephens C M E on Chase Street and Mt Carmel Baptist on South Braddock Street publish Sunday School leaders, worship times, and weekly prayer. All are welcome to morning services and Sunday School.

St. Paul A. M. E N. Loudoun J. T. Mays George D. Cary Newton Turner St. Stephens C. M. E Chase Street E. W. Wilkinson Mt. Carmel Baptist Church South Braddock Street Melford Walker Garfield Prather

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Miss Williams Sidewalk Cafe Women of Christ Episcopal Church P. T. Grove George H. Smith John W. Riley, Jr Richard Lewis W. Holt Louder J. W. Arthur, Jr George HM. Murphy Alva Richards Leigh Smith Peggy McMullan J. W. Green, Jr Boyd Hamman Modernage, Wenders Margaret L. Hodgson Marianne Worths Esthers Stonewall Pta Colonial Garden Club Ellis Ford Greystone Terrace William Zarbock Winchester-Clarke Garden Club Fort Loudoun Daughters of the American Revolution Courtney K. Grim S. Stewart C. Bernard Bailey Virginia Daughters Society National D. A. R Archie Manuel S. D. O'Neal Bobbie Conrad Ralph Hardy N. Loudoun St Joan Michael Intermont College Clarence L. Williams Milton H. Swartz Valley Pike A. C. Unger Stotler’s Cross Roads Carl C. Day Demoiselle Mademoiselle Brown & White Roberta Lee Gaunt Margaret Owen George Owen R.I.S. A Stieff Silver Rrodgson & Brown W. Bosvawen St Lovett Brothers Lovett Bros RMA Glee Club Market St Francis Asbury Macedonia Methodist Church First Presbyterian Church Mt. Airy Center Harry Chapman Winchester Memorial Hospital Clement Oates City Club City Cubs Shord Lac Loudoun St Salvation Army Polly’s Cabed Timberlake’s Lovett Brothers Shoetore the Commercial & Savings Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation RAG & Loop Deltox Rush Square Cather’s Department Store Timberlake A. Dows R's Westinghouse Speedy Corox WN. Bradd And Anderson Westinghouse Dealer
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