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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1955

Page

9

Local Society Notes and Wedding Announced in Urbanna

Noct Votes Mrs. John Beatty of Urbanna announced the marriage of her daughter Mrs. Nancy Beatty Grove to Paul F. Rosenberger in Old Stone Presbyterian Church with Dr. George D. Jackson officiating. Community meetings outline weekly club sessions and upcoming dances with organizers and venues.

John Beatty Urbanna Nancy Beatty Grove City Paul F. Rosenberger John W. Rosenberger Old Stone Presbyterian Church George D. Jackson First Presbyterian Church

Mrs Baldridge to Sail Europe Aboard Ile de France

Mrs Thomas W Baldridge will leave tomorrow for New York to join Miss Dorothy Robinson for a six weeks tour of Europe aboard the Ile de France, accompanied by her husband. Mr Baldridge will accompany her.

Thomas W. Baldridge New York Dorothy Robinson Ile de France Europe Mr. Baldridge

May 16 17 Local clubs schedule events in Winchester area

Calendar lists May 16 to 18 activities at Madison Lodge Rouss Fire Hall George Washington Hotel and various clubs including Lions Club Lord Fairfax Garden Club Century Club Board meetings W F W Auxiliary Moose Rebekah Lodge Alcoholic Anonymous Eagles Auxiliary SPCA Welcome Wagon Kiwanis Garden clubs DAR DAR Millwood Methodist Men Civil groups and school PTA events. County and city venues include George Washington Hotel Eag les Home and Golden Glow.

Madison Lodge Rouss Uge 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 Welcome Wagon Golf Club Kiwanis Stephens City Home R. E. Ayler Colonial Garden Club Ellis Ford Fort Loudoun Dar Courtney K. Grim Winchester-Clarke A. R. Dunning Millwood

Miss Cara Williams In Memorial Hospital Care

Miss Cara Williams of this city is listed as a patient at Memorial Hospital with no further condition details provided.

Cara Williams Memorial Hospital

Mrs Sinnott Elected Regent of DC Society D A C

Mrs. William B. Sinnott was elected regent of the District of Columbia State Society D A C and installed at the annual meeting at All Souls Episcopal Church in Washington on May 9. She is the former Miss Virginia Athey of this city.

Clarke County Shamrock Ann McDonald Jean Fletcher Lois Fletcher Juanita McDonald Cecil Wolfe Old Point Comfort Wolfe Oscar Ramsburg Garland Canter William B. Sinnott District of Columbia

Dr James C Davis Patient At Memorial Hospital

Dr James C. Davis is listed as a patient at Memorial Hospital. The notice records his location within the facility without detailing diagnosis or treatment.

James C. Davis Memorial Hospital

Miss Mary Wilson Boyer Returns Home

Miss Mary Wilson Boyer returns to her home on West Clifford Street after visiting her aunt Miss Edith Wunderley in New Berlin Pennsylvania.

Mary Wilson Boyer W. Clifford St Edith Wunderley New Berlin

Robins on Merrimans Lake Return From Cincinnati

Mr and Mrs J Kenneth Robinson returned today to their home on Merrimans Lake after spending several days in Cincinnati Ohio.

Scott H. Goodknight Winter Park Fla Charles R. Keeler W. Boscawen St Lake Wisconsin Mrs. J. Kenneth Robinson Merrimans Lake Cincinnati Ohio

Local golfers attend Virginia Seniors Board meeting

Mr. W. Nelson Page Mr. Lester D. Arnold Dr. Allen T. Hawthorne and Mr. J. H. Minnigerode returned home last night after traveling from White Sulphur Springs West Virginia where they attended a meeting of the Board of Governors of Virginia's Seniors Golf Association.

W. Nelson Page Lester D. Arnold Allen T. Hawthorne J. H. Minnigerode White Sulphur Springs W. Va Board of Governors of Virginias Seniors Golf Association

Thom son couple names newborn daughter Sarah Jennings Thomson

Mr and Mrs James M Thom son II announce the birth of their infant daughter born Saturday at Memorial Hospital and named Sarah Jennings Thomson Mrs Thomson was formerly Miss Sarah Jennings.

James M. Thomson, II Memorial Hospital Sarah Jennings Nomson

Births May 14 and 15 in Alexandria and Lost City

May 14 a girl was born to Mr and Mrs James Thomson II in Alexandria. The mother is formerly Miss Sarah Jennings. May 15 a boy was born to Pvt and Mrs Charles Garrett in Lost City West Virginia. The mother is formerly Miss Geraldine McKeever.

James Thomson, II Alexandria Charles Garrett Lost City W. Va Garrett Geraldine McKeever

Lions and Kiwanis to screen Accounting film

Lions and Kiwanis clubs plan matinee showings of Accounting The Language of Business at 12 15 p m tomorrow and Wednesday at the George Washington Hotel. The Rotary Club will screen the film at a September meeting. The film, produced by the American Institute of Accountants, explains the CPA role and career path with three real life case histories.

Lions and Kiwanis Clubs George Washington Rotary Club American Institute of Accountants Virginia Society of Public Accountants CPA America Larry Newman William Knox Larry John Newman Winchester Handley High School Charles A. Campbell, Jr Lions Club Ralph P. Yount Kiwanis Club Wendall R. Barney

Locke Speaks at Frederick County Churches Dinner

The Rev. John F. Locke of Maurertown addressed the annual banquet of the Frederick County Council of Churches at Kernstown Methodist Church. He urged valuing individuals and good youth training while Ada Glass Baker reported on the Bible Teaching Program and scrolls.

John F. Locke Maurertown Frederick County Thelma Halderman A. R. Marks B. F. Strother

Bread calories per slice and pound

Bread yields approximately 65 calories per slice or 1 200 calories per pound. No other food offers such a high energy content at such a low price.

Secrets of Charm by John Robert Powers

A promotional piece extols sleep as the best beauty treatment and social asset. It argues eight hours of rest nightly enhances alertness, mood, and charm, and details how fatigue affects behavior and interactions. It urges consistent good sleep to improve appearance and responsiveness.

Secrets OF Charm John Robert Powers

Many Area Farmers Exceeding Wheat Allotment for 1955

The Frederick County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee reports many farms seed more wheat than their allotment. Farmers must bring acreage within allotment by June 15 1955 to qualify for ACP payments and price support. Penalties apply if excess exceeds 15 acres. up to 15 acres incur no marketing quota penalty. Excess wheat can be disposed of as green manure or cut for hay if done by June 15 1955, with reports to the ASC county office.

Frederick County Mr. Hershman ASC

How Much Should You Weigh How to compute ideal weight

An advertising request for a lighting calculator that guides readers to determine their personal ideal weight. Include 10c coin and a self addressed stamped envelope with inquiries sent to Secrets of Charm in care of National Newspaper Service Box 305 Michigan City Indiana.

Secrets of National Newspaper Service Michigan City Indiana

Penalty Rate Set for 1955 Wheat Excess

The notice states the penalty for excess wheat from the 1955 crop is $1.13 per bushel.

Sheriff’s Sgt Burgos Missing In Action As Ten Six Signals Birth

In El Paso a sheriff’s department record notes Sgt Armando Burgos marked ten six meaning out of service and the board logs a note reading Having a Baby. It reports he had a son and was absent from duty.

EL Paso Tex Armando Burgos Sheriff's Department

Weight distribution on the feet in standing and walking

The heel carries most of the weight while the rest falls on a bearing point behind the big toe and another behind the little toe. When standing on tip toe or walking, the ball of the foot bears the full weight temporarily.

Lincoln Homemaker Is Mrs America 1956

Ramona Deitemeyer of Lincoln Nebraska was crowned Mrs America 1956 after defeating 48 contestants at Ormond Beach. Her backers praised her poise and beauty while she prepares for appearances in New Orleans and New York with her husband Carl and five children.

Ormond Beach Fla Ramona Dietemeyer Lincoln Neb America Billie Dorris Nashville Tenn Kathleen Girvan Chino Calif Deitemeyer PTA Carl Nebraska Farmer Christ Lutheran Church United States New Orleans Southeastern Gas Assn Florida New York

Lesson In English By W. L. Gordon

A compact English lesson lists common letter usages and mispronunciations. It covers phrases in business correspondence, pronunciation guidance for mechanists, spelling tips for isthmus, and synonyms for representation. The piece promotes daily vocabulary growth and highlights the word bland with examples.

W. L. Gordon

Etiquette Qs and Answers on Flowers and Manners

Roberta Lee answers common etiquette questions including when flowers are obligatory for funerals or illness, proper use of utensils at table, greeting a well known woman on the street, and the British monarchy's church affiliation. The piece cites that the Church of England is established by law and blends Catholic and Protestant elements after the Reformation.

Great Britain Church of England Europe

Fair Committee Assignments Tomorrow Night

Assignments to the committees organizing the 8th Annual Frederick County Agriculture Fair will be decided at a meeting tomorrow at 8 p m in the county court room. County Agent John T Wolfe urged full attendance to set plans for the September 29 and 30 fair at the national guard armory and to consider new events including adult competitions.

Frederick County John T. Wolfe National Guard

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Grove Mr. Rosenberger Market St. Wscs Women’s Society of Christian Service Market Street Methodist Church Millard Lewis Jesus Jaycee-ettes Winchester Jaycee-ettes Duff's Christ Episcopal Churche Little Garden Club The J. W. Arthur, Jr Latane St George W. Lutz Linda Bobby Richard Lutz Henry Rodgers University of Virginia Hospital Annie Orndorff Colleen Orndorff Shelby Stotler Arme Stotler Mahlon Boyce Alfred Boyce Nancy Bill Bloomington Ill Elmer Patterson Whitacre Harold Hobday Berkeley Wgs Bobbie Conrad Otel Patory AAA Goodyear Huntsberrys Lions Locke County Church Council Gaunt Attlee Clement Attlee Labor Party Anthony Eden Carr Publishing CO Coats Shoe & Dress Shop N. Loudoun St Roberta Lee the Commercial & Savings Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Deltox Rush Ajax Cather’s Department Store Dawnelle & Fownes Timblerlake Kle Woodlawn White Kid Louis Shoecenter Loudoun St Salvation Army Tim Berlake Polly Lovett Bros VOGUE McCall’s Ladies’ Home Journal Winchester's Shopping Center
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