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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1949

Page

8

Mrs Hendrie Marries Henry G Maurer in Late Afternoon Wedding

Miss Betty Ann Hendrie of Pittsburgh wed Henry G Maurer of Pittsburgh at the Hendrie residence 322 West Cecil Street in a ceremony conducted by Rev R A Whitten. Bouquets, white gladioli, and snapdragons adorned the mantel as vows were exchanged. The couple plans a southbound honeymoon and will reside in Pittsburgh after June at 1011 Margaret Street.

Betty Ann Hendrie Pittsburgh William Henry G. Maurer Pitts John ‘Maurer Cleveland Ohio Hendrie W. Cecil St R. A. Whitten Evelyn Preston D. Preston Leicester St Byron.m. Corkum Boston H. R. Francis Justus Grebe Philadelphia J. W. Cannon Hagerstown

Miss Doris Cooper Feted at Norfolk Shower

A miscellaneous shower was given at the home of Mrs C M Peduto honoring Miss Doris Cooper daughter of Mr and Mrs Cooper of Capon Springs. The event resumes with guests including numerous local young women and co-workers of Miss Cooper. Mrs C M Peduto and others hosted with support from the Church of Christ members at Mr and Mrs Hoye C Smith home Piccadilly St.

C. M. Peduto Doris Coo Cooper Capon Springs Gee Lewis Dodson Norfolk Nebraska Mr. Dodson Winchester Norfolk College Virginia Copenhaver Margaret Ata Hilda Poe Hilda Suddith Martha Colvin Aoe, Patterson Charlotte Brown Lorraine Wallenborn Gelie Hoke Frances Page Rebecca Whitlock An Lian Mayhew Irene Ritter Lucy Lamp Helen Teets Anna Smith Ellen Suddith Edna Eibert Elva Kile Lisetta Lazazzera Miss Cooper Winchester Hospital

VFW Auxiliary Meeting Tonight in Post Hall

Members of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will hold their regular monthly meeting at the post hall at 7 30 p m tonight. Other notes report Mrs Roland McInturff visiting in Washington with her son and daughter in law and a series of local visits and military family updates across Frederick Harrison and nearby towns.

Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Hall Roland MciInturff Loudoun St Washington Horace McInturff

Modern Etiquette Q A on gifts and introductions

Roberta Lee answers etiquette questions about attending multiple wedding showers for the same bride and whether to give gifts at each event. It also covers table setting with forks prongs up and how to introduce two people in informal meetings with proper inflection.

Marriage of Sylva Ann Lemley and James A Stimmel

Miss Sylva Ann Lemley daughter of Mr and Mrs Maurice P Lemley of Stephens City wed James Anderson Stimmel son of Mr and Mrs J Hiram Stimmel of Brucetown on May 7 at Stephens City Methodist Church. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Earl C Day followed by a reception at the Lemley home.

Sylva Ann Lemley Maurice P. Lemley Stephens City James Anderson Stimmel J. Hiram Stimmel Brucetown Earl C. Day Stephens City Methodist Church Alice Sheads Arlington Leonard Sheads Bobby R. Seal

Births in May Reported for Local Families

May 14 births include a boy to Mr and Mrs Richard Pyne in Boyce and a girl to Mr and Mrs Raymond Henry in Winchester. May 15 adds a boy to Mr and Mrs Robert Alkire Capon Bridge and a boy to Mr and Mrs Orie Royston in Boyce. A daughter Monica Jean Veasey was born in Winchester hospital to Mr and Mrs Sidney Veasey, with Mrs Veasey previously Miss Lois Laughlin of Miles City Montana. the Veaseys also have a son.

Richard Pyne Boyce Raymond Henry Winchester Laura Tum Robert Alkire Capon Bridge W. Va Agnes North Orie Royston Royston Hilda Light Sidney Veasey Valley Ave Winchester Hospital Monica Jean Veasey Veasey Lois Laughlin Miles City Montana Veaseys

Will Yours Be A June Wedding

The Winchester Star advertises a Wedding Booklet offering etiquette and preparation guidance for formal and informal ceremonies including military weddings. Order form asks 15 cents and provides mail details to Washington DC. Also includes a note about when to dig dandelion greens and modern prep tips.

Winchester Star Eye St N. E Washington, D. C

Miss Fay Shryock Wins Essay Contest at Stephens City

Miss Fay Shryock a 14 year old Stephens City High School student won the Veterans of Foreign Wars ladies auxiliary essay contest. Her piece titled On My Part in America s Future earned her a 25 dollar savings bond. Sam Hart pinned her as winner at the Stephens City Lutheran church where Mrs Hart the auxiliary chairman presented the prize.

Sam Hart Ladies Auxiliary Miss Shryock Stephens City High School Alfred Shryock Stephens City America Stephens City Lutheran Church Hart Shryock Little Bennis Wayne Hottle Navy Edna Mogle

Round Hill Group Pushes Movement For Community Hall

Members of the Round Hill organization pushing a new Round Hill Community Center will meet May 23 at the school to vote on by law changes. President Earl Cather says other business on the new building will be discussed. A five member board of trustees would hold office until death resignation or removal by majority vote with vacancies filled at the next meeting. Buckley Lages Inc has dug the foundation three miles west of Winchester on Route 50 and Albert Lacy of Mt Williams will build the one story cinder block hall.

Round Hill Community Center George Rosier Earl Cather Buckley Lages, Inc Winchester Albert Lacy Mt. Williams

Mothers Day at Helping Hand Mission in Indian Hollow

The Helping Hand Mission celebrated Mothers Day with a large crowd. Mrs. Henry McVicar received flowers for 28 years of service as founder and leader. The program included solos by Mrs. Charles Conrad and Miss Haire, and performances by the Barr family from Auther W Va.

Helping Hand Mission Indian Hollow Henry McVicar

Debating Twice: Ancient Goths and Persians on Wine and Counsel

Sterne cites Goths who debate state matters twice once drunk and once sober to ensure vigor and discretion Herodotus notes Persians likewise deliberate on weighty issues while wine-warmed and again in cooler moments The quotes illustrate a classical view of wine influencing political deliberation in ancient cultures

A.C. G. A. Sterne Tristram Shandy Herodotus

Calendar of Events for May 16 to 18 in Middletown and Winchester

A multi day local events list shows church services meetings club gatherings and demonstrations. Activities include Chanters at Market St Methodist Grace Methodist revival services with Rev Ogles and various 4-H Lions Kiwanis Elks and hospital alumni meetings plus garden and kitchen demonstrations across Winchester Middletown and surrounding areas.

Market St. Methodist Church Round Hill Nancy Larrick VFW Post Hall Grace Methodist Church Middletown F. B. Oglesby Rouss Hall W. Boscawen St Winchester Hospital Lord Fair Ax Garden Club R. E. Myers Greystone Terrace Kiwanis Club George Washington Hotel Stephens City Virginia Brumback White Hall Lonewall High School Elks Elks Club

Capon Bridge High Announces 22 Graduates for May 25

Capon Bridge High School will graduate 22 seniors on May 25 with exercises in the school auditorium at 8 p.m. Class night May 20 and baccalaureate May 22 precede the ceremony. Speakers include Dr. Mavis Mann and speaker director Henry W. Campbell will present diplomas to eight boys and fourteen girls. Salutatory by Joanna Grapes and valedictory by Patricia Riley.

Capon Bridge High School E. H. Doherty Hampshire County Board of Education Coberly Mavis Mann West Virginia University Joanna Grapes Patricia Riley

Lesson In English by W. L. Gordon

Words often misused and mispronounced presented in this piece by W L Gordon with guidance on phrasing and pronunciation. It highlights correct forms for common phrases and explains proper stress in words such as pious and impious and avocation versus vocation.

W. L. Gordon

Word of the Day Dogma in Early History

The note offers a daily vocabulary entry defining dogma as an opinion or doctrine. It traces early history noting many dogmas that persist today. The piece emphasizes expanding vocabulary through repeated usage of the term.

Anne Adams pattern for a two piece summer dress outfit

Sewing pattern advertisement for pattern T4666 showing a dress with bolero in sizes 12 to 20. Details include fabric yardage for size 16, illustrated instructions, and special handling requests sent to Anne Adams care of Winchester Star. Also mentions the Anne Adams Summer Pattern Book with travel wardrobe ideas and a free pattern.

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

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