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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1951

Page

10

Invitations Out For DeGrange Heath Wedding Reception

Mr and Mrs H Clay DeGrange of 2008 Washington St sue invitations for the marriage of their daughter Eleanor DeGrange to Milton Heath Jr on June 2 at 830 pm in the ball room of the George Washington Hotel The ceremony will follow at the home of the bride elect.

H. Clay deGrange Washington St Eleanor deGrange Miltonry Heath, Jr George Washington Hotel Miss deGrange Mr. Heath Eleene

Mrs Butler Hosts Shower for Miss Freda Simms

Mrs Butler entertains in honor of bride elect Miss Freda Simms with a 3 o'clock shower as Mrs John Sencindiver assists and plans for summer nuptials.

Mrs. Butler Freda Simms John Sencindiver

Winchester Clarke Garden Club Meets With Mrs Dunning

The Winchester Clarke Garden Club will meet tomorrow at 3 30 pm with A Millwood and Mrs D V Mar of Cononada. Beistlines name infant son Allen Robert Beistline Jr born Sunday at Winchester Memorial Hospital to Mrs Beistline formerly Miss Greenawalt and Mr Lester Dene at their home on Stewart Street.

Winchester-Clarke Club Lester Dene Stewart St

Calendar of Evening Club Meetings May 15

May 15 activities include 7 30 p m Board of Control Exchange Club 8 p m Moose Club 8 p m Rebekah Lodge 8 p m Anonymous at Friendship Fire Hall 12 15 p m Kiwanis Club at George Washington Hotel 8 p m Elks Club.

Board of Control, Exchange Club Moose Club Rebekah Lodge Friendship Fire Hall Kiwanis Club George Ashington Hotel

Miss Ryan to Wed Rev Drumheller in Centenary Church

Jeanne Ryan of this city completes wedding plans with Rev. Paul Drumheller son of Bedford couple. The ceremony set for May 26 at 4 PM at Centenary Reformed Church. Dr. B Flickinger to officiate with maid of honor Betty Ryan and best man Jack Drumheller. Bride to be given by her father. public invited.

Jeanne Ryan Ginauier Robert Ryan Paul 8. Drumheller W. J. Drumheller Bedfor Centenary Reformed Church L. Flickinger Betty Ryan Jack William Drumheller

Births Reported From Berryville Marshall and The Plains

Birth announcements list a girl for Mr and Mrs William Wisec arver Berryville with Mrs Wisecarver formerly Ann Pishpaw a boy for Mr and Mrs Raymond Lewis Marshall with Mrs Lewis formerly Mary Brady and a boy for Mr and Mrs James Van Horn The Plains with Mrs Van Horn formerly Kathleen Golliday all dated May 14.

William Wisecarver Berryville Wisecarver Ann Pishpaw Raymond Lewis Marshall Lewis Mary Brady James van Horn the Plains van Horn Kathleen Golliday

Dr Hawthorne Speaks To Civic League At Luncheon

Dr Allen T Hawthorne addressed the Women's Civic League at its regular luncheon. He argued against socialized medicine predicting Britain would become a second rate power and tax increases. He advocated voluntary health insurance funded by employers. Officers were elected and Mrs Richard Lewis will continue as president. Flowers were donated for the speaker’s table.

Allen T. Hawthorne Women's Civic League Dr. Hawthorne England Hawthorne Winslow Porter Ralph Larson H. Delmer Robinson, Jr Thomas Balde C. L Clifton Edwards Richard Lewis Hugh Peters Jesse Wether Nn Civic League York Inn

Teen Age Supper Party Desserts and Cake Recipe

A cooking column by Cecily Brownstone outlines a teen age supper party menu featuring Banana Cream Cake with Chocolate Sauce. The recipe uses a 20 ounce devil's food cake mix, cream, sugar, and a fudge frosting mix. Bake two 9 inch layers, whip cream with confectioners sugar, layer bananas, and pour extra sauce to serve about 12 portions with sauce portions for eight appetites.

Strength For The Day 7 Beri L. Douglas D. D

A sermon reflects on ancient tomb inscriptions where Sosthenes carved his name and Pharaoh’s vanished. it asserts truth endures like granite, while corrupt men fade away. The future belongs to the builders of truth, not to rulers of the past.

Nile Pharaoh Sosthenes Bosthenes

Phoenicians Sell Woolen Goods Worldwide in Ancient Trade

The Phoenicians produced woolen goods and marketed them across regions, gaining global renown for their era.

Secrets of Charm: Mastering Walk and Gait for Grace

Advice from John Robert Powers on daily habits to project poise in social roles and weddings. Exercises focus on hip muscular control and gait, with a self evaluation test using a hallway and foot mark to ensure the correct stride. Readers are invited to send a self addressed stamped envelope to National Newspaper Service for more details.

National Newspaper Service Michigan City Indiana

Mrs Azzie Larrick Rites Tomorrow At Shiloh Church

Funeral services for Mrs. Azzie Larrick 78, who died at her brother W Pranks Lehew West Virginia, will be held tomorrow at 2 30 PM at Shiloh Church with Rev Look officiating. Burial follows in Shiloh Cemetery. Pallbearers are nephews Forrest Davis William Franks Robert Franks Alfred Anderson Charles Anderson Elwood Anderson. Survivors include brothers H H Franks C W Franks L M Franks, sister Gladys Davis, granddaughter Mrs Charlton Crenshaw, plus nieces and nephews. The body remains at Carrier's Funeral Home in Lehen until funeral time.

Azzie Larrick W. Pranks Lehew W. Va Shiloh Church Look Shiloh Forrest Davis William Robert Franks Alfred Charles Elwood Anderson Larrick William H Racer FP. Franks Hampshire County Franks H. H. Franks C. W. Franks Winchester L. M. Franks Lamar Colo Gladys Davis Yellow Springs Charlton Crenshaw Carrier's Funeral Home Lehen

Cruiser St Paul Returns From Korean War Service

The 13,500-ton heavy cruiser St Paul returns to port after six months patrolling the Korean coastline. She fired 17,616 rounds of eight and five inch shells, with some hits up to 14 miles inland hitting supply centers lines and troop concentrations.

Lon Beach Calif St. Paul

Wedemeyer to Testify on MacArthur Firing Hearing

Lt. Gen. Albert C. Wedemeyer said he will join generals testifying before Senate committees examining the firing of General Douglas MacArthur. The disclosure signals a broader inquiry into postwar military leadership. Local observers expect further clarifications on wartime decisions.

Lincoln Neb Albert C. Wedemeyer Senate MacArthur

Local Pupils Win In Essay Contest

Final judging of the Fourth Annual Wildlife Essay Contest conducted by the Commission of Game and Inlang with the Virginia Division of the Izaak Walton League of America named Frederick County and Winchester pupils among winners. Barbara Trenary of James Wood High School won sixth with a $5 cash award. certificates went to Sarah Marks Margaret Brumback Beatrice Fincham Sharon Driskell Ellen Lynn Edna Shanholts Irene Brill Jean ne M. Kline Sarah Anne Getaendanmar Evelyn Jenking and others from Handley and Stephens City.

Commission of Game Inlang Virginia Izaak Walton League of America Frederick County Winchester Barbara Trenary James Wood High School Sarah Marks Margaret Brumback Beatrice Fincham Sharon Driskell Ellen Lynn Edna Shanholts Irene Brill James Wood Jeanne M. Kline Sarah Anne Getaendanmar Handley _s School Evelyn Jenking Stephens City

Ape's Body Sent to Medical Schools for Study

Makoko the 14 year old gorilla drowned after slipping into a moat at the zoo. Embalmed body to Harvard Medical School for study while his brain goes to Columbia University. The 440 pound male, valued at 75000 dollars, was planned for mating with his mate Oka to attempt captive gorilla breeding.

New York Makoko Harvard University Medical School Columbia University Aa Zoo Hig Pen Oka

Origin of the term spate for men’s gaiters

The term spate comes from spatterdashes, an English cloth gaiter worn around the ankle and fastened under the in step. Spatterdashes were buttoned or buckled to protect the lower legs.

Mrs James Stewart Improves After Third Operation

Hollywood reports Mrs James Stewart, 32, wife of the actor, continues to improve after a critical illness and her third operation within a week at Cedars of Lebanon. Medical staff describe ongoing recovery from serious complications affecting stomach mouth and arm.

James Stewart Hollywood James Cedars At Lebanon

Anne Adams Pattern Preview and Order Notice

Dress pattern features a simple sun neck line bolero collar and embroidery options with sizes 12 through 20 and 40. Pattern 4660 costs thirty cents with complete illustrated instructions and order details to Anne Adams Winchester Eve Star Pattern Dept New York.

Anne Adams Winchester 17Th St New York

Lay Leader to Conduct Market Street Service

William Argenbright lay leader of the Market Street Methodist Church will conduct the regular Wednesday evening prayer and praise service at 7 30 p m in the church. Edgar G Hill will attend the Methodist Youth meeting in the Winchester District at the Front Royal Methodist Church.

William Argenbright Market Street Methodist Church Edgar G. Hill Hill Winchester Front Royal Methodist Church

Is Evelyn Used as a Boy Name Historically

The name Evelyn was originally a family name from the old French Avelin family. The male Lote name custom began in Berland after the Norman invasion of 1066.

Evelyn Lote Berland Avelin

Bible Conference At Brethren Church

A two day Bible Conference will be held at the First Eve Church on Berryville Avenue beginning Tuesday night at 7 30 p m The Rev R I Humberd a Bible teacher from Flora Ind will be guest speaker He has traveled nationwide and authored over 30 books Rev Paul E Dick the church pastor invites the public Humberd will speak on The Virgin Birth Tuesday night and Our Spiritual Blessings in Christ Wednesday night

Berryville Avenue R. I. Humberd Flora Ind Humberd Paul E. Dick

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