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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1949

Page

8

Mrs Gordon Hosts Luncheon For Luther Greene's Show Stars

Mrs Alexander Gordon of Kenmore Manor Warren county entertains at Sunday luncheon honoring Mr Luther Greene and Mrs Judith Anderson star of Medea. Greene, former Winchester resident, gained major theater honors including Drama League medal and American Academy of Arts and Letters citation. Winchester attendees include Stewart Bell Seddon Nelson Virginia Cover Russell Babbie Conrad Hardenburg. Greene, Handley high School graduate class of 1927, later led drama at Randolph Macon college and the University of Virginia before moving to New York.

Alexander Gordon Kenmore Manor Warren County Luther Greene Greene Winchester Judith Anon New York Drama League American Academy of Arts and Letters American Theater Wine New York Drama Critics’ Circle Medea Stewart Bell Seddon Nelson Virginia Cover Russell Bobbie Conrad Henry Hardenburg Handley High School Handley Randolph Macon College University of Virginia University Univerty Virginia Hammond Greene Fairmont Ave

Reception at Hawthorne Follows Wedding of Miss Riddick

The wedding of Miss Tessa Mary Riddick of Middleburg and Mr. Charles Edward Stuart of Middleburg and Winchester was held at Christ Episcopal church with Rev. Dr. Charles Noyes Tyndell officiating. A reception followed at Hawthorne, the bridegroom's grandparents’ home.

Hawthorne Miss Riddick Charles Stuart Tessa Mary Riddick Middleburg Charles Edward Stuart Winchester Christ Episcopal Church Charles Noyes Tyndell J. D. Riddick Derbyshire England Stuart Frank H. Litchenwatler Washington John Alexander Stuart William Douglas Cooper Mr. Stuart E. C. Stuart Malvern School For Shenandoah Valley Academy St. James School St. James Maryland Tokes Inn Miss Nixdorff

Gregory House Civic League Luncheon at Gregory House

The last dinner meeting of the year for Women’s Saloon members will be at Gregory House near Charles Town on May 27. Mrs Constance Buckley chairs the luncheon committee urging transportation by Winchester departs noon for 1 pm lunch. Contact Mrs George Dieckman at 355 for rides and Mrs Ronald Wilson at 886 for directions. Reservations due by Sunday May 22 to estimate dinner counts.

Civic League Charlestown Constance Buckley Winchester George Dieckman

UDC Chapter Adds New Members For District Convention

Natives from the Turner Ashby chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy will send delegates to the 4th district Virginia division convention in Purcellville on Friday. The local chapter has six new members: Ada Kerns Ethyl Lee Martin James Shockey R Thornton Bryarly Robert McC Glass Constance Buckley.

Turner Ashby United Daughters of the Confederacy Virginia Purcellville Ada Kerns Ethyl Lee Martin James Shockey R. Thornton Bryarly Robert McC. Glass Constance Buckley

Misses Faherty Visit From Pasadena Return to Virginia

Mr and Mrs Harry McAboy of Clearbrook host Misses Hilda and Brent Faherty of Pasadena California for a week long visit their first return to Virginia in 29 years Mr Jack McAboy recently discharged from Johns ton Willis hospital Richmond returns home to Clearbrook in good condition Attending golden wedding celebration were Mr and Mrs Merlin Bly and Mr and Mrs Donald Walter for Mr and Mrs Daniel W Hendricks Charles Town Miss Virginia Russell returns home after visiting aunt Mrs William Schyler Post in Washington

Harry McAboy Clearbrook Hilda and Brent Faherty Pasadena Calif Virginia Merlin Bly Donald Walter Daniel W. Hendricks Charles Town Virginia Russell Washington Virginia Cover Russell Stewart St William Schyler Post

Sacred Heart Women Host Tea at George Washington Hotel

About eighty guests attend a Sacred Heart Parish Council National Council of Catholic Women tea in the Blue Room of the George Washington hotel. Greeting guests in the receiving line are officers and members including Mrs. Gertrude H. Organ and Mrs. Edwin Lillis. The tea table is presided by a group of hostesses and committee members with chair Mrs. Charles H. Dick assisted by Mrs. Lillis and others. receptionists Miss Betty Starner and Miss Kathryn Sullivan help welcome attendees.

Sacred Heart Parish Council National Council of Catholi Women George Washington Hotel Gretrude H. Organ Edwin Lillis Pauline Glynn Mary Hershberger Clara Rush Goldie Brown Charles H. Dick Genevieve Sullivan Fred Strum Richard Brown Jr Hugh&. Duffey Anna L. Anderson Maurice J. Lannon Fritzi Emmerth Bette Sullivan Jesse Hall W. W. Beattie Sara de Montage Charles Baker Lawrence Sullivan Garland Spillman Betty Starner Kathryn Sullivan

Jack and Jill Pupils Visit Local Places of Interest

Students from Jack and Jill school recall a busy year visiting business firms in Winchester and historical sites. They toured B and C Bakery, Sarah Zane fire hall, Rouss Fire Co, Winchester Bus Co, McCroys dime store, Rosenberger Lumber, Pifer Printing, plus a dairy farm and George Washington head quarters.

Jack and Jill School Grammar School Winchester Clayton Cochran B and C Bakery Lee Brown Sarah Zane Fire Hall Pat Dunn Rouss Fire Co George Washington Handley Library Vernon Eddy George Jones Ronald Wilson

Mrs. Preston Hosts Literature Group Meeting

The Women’s Civic League sponsored group meets at 448 W Leicester St at 4 p m Friday with guest speaker E P Browning discussing Benet The event is the season’s final meeting and open to all interested attendees Mrs Preston will also speak on Church Flower Arrangements at Strasburg Methodist Church at 3 30 p m tomorrow and arrange flowers during her talk

Women's Civic League Sam D. Preston Leicester St E. P. Browning Benet Preston Old Fredericktown

Young Pennypacker Undergoes Tonsillectomy at Winchester

Master John Pennypacker Jr. son of Mr and Mrs John Pennypacker of Merriman's Lane underwent tonsil removal surgery at Winchester Hospital.

John Pennypacker Jr Little John Pennypacker Jr John Pennypacker Merriman’s Lane Winchester Hospital

Arrid with Creamogen Ad Promises 1–3 Day Sweat Block

Greensboro and Atlanta reader Joyce Winthrope endorses Arrid deodorant claiming 1 to 3 day sweat and odor protection. The ad touts Creamogen formula as safe for skin and clothes, guarantees refunds if not satisfied, and sells for 39 cents plus tax with refund policy and address on packaging.

Greensboro N. C Joyce Winthrope Atlanta Georgia

Calendar of community events May 18 to 21 in Welltown area

The schedule lists local meetings and gatherings for May 18 including 4-H at Stonewall High School and Rotary at George Washington hotel, DAR at Mrs Grover Cooper’s Cameron home, Quota Club at First Baptist lecture room, WSCS at Welltown Methodist, Evangelical and Reformed church circles at Hunting Ridge, plus May 20 beauty pageant at Willow Lawn pool PTA meetings, bake and auction sales at Bryarly and Bigarly schools, and May 21 Girl Scout white camp registration and a Tri-Breed Purebred show at Farmers Livestock Exchange with more camp registrations in the White Rock sessions.

White Hall Stonewall High School Rotary George Washington Hotel Fort Loudoun Daughters of the American Revolution Grover Cooper Cameron First Baptist Church Welltown Armel School Bryarly School Bryarly Pta Bigarly School Pta Girl Scout Office Girl Scout White Rock Winchester Farmers Livestock Exchange Inc

Miss Evelyn Nicely Sets Wedding Date

Invitations issued for the wedding of Evelyn Juanita Nicely to Fred Snyder of Martinsburg. The ceremony will be at 8 p m on June 5. Nicely is granddaughter of L B Skull and Mrs. Lewis Hyde Jr.

Evelyn Nicely Evelyn Juanita Nicely Fred Snyder Elmer E. Snyder Mr. Snyder Martinsburg Miss Nicely Oo L. B. Skull North Kent

Miss Betty Bickers to Receive AB Degree at Vas sar College

Miss Betty Bickers daughter of Mr Myron B Bickers of 222 West Cork Street will receive her AB degree June 13 as part of Vas sar College s 265 seniors in Poughkeepsie New York She prepared at Handley High School and majored in art She belonged to the French German and Italian clubs.

Myron B. Bickers West Cork St Vassar College Poughkeepsie N. Y Miss Bickers Handley High School

Etiquette Answers for Calls and Gatherings

Roberta Lee advises guests to enter when invited, sit poised for about five minutes, then depart. A bride typically waits about two weeks for first calls. Silver fruit platters are considered appropriate centerpieces for most dinners.

Dutrow Improving and Local Hospital Notes

Mrs. L. B. Dutrow of Front Royal, a surgical patient in Winchester hospital, is reported to be improving. Quota Club dinner meeting is set for 6 p.m. tomorrow at First Baptist church with guest speaker Mrs. Werner Nordheim, recently returned from two years in postwar Germany. Also noted, Mr. F. M. Ripberger, six weeks hospitalized, is much improved and back home in Blackstone. Mrs. Lee Brown of E. Piccadilly Sr. is recovering at home after surgery at Winchester hospital.

L. B. Dutrow Front Royal Winchester Hospital Quota Club First Baptist Church Werner Nordheim Nordheim United States Germany F. M. Ripberger Blackstone Lena E. Finch Strasburg Sallie Robertson Lee Brown E. Piccadilly Sr

Lesson in English by W. L. Gordon

W. L. Gordon presents a series on English usage focusing on correct word choice and pronunciation. The lesson covers do versus say with arrival phrases, mispronunciations of escort, common misspellings like diptheria, and distinctions among immanent indwelling inherent intrinsic. It also defines personification with examples and encourages daily vocabulary growth by mastering one word.

Smart Mothers' pattern for toddlers sew ease in Summer

Ohnae Oddams promotes a Sew-Easy Sunsuits wrap and buttoner pattern 4764 for toddlers sizes 1 to 5 with playsuit option. Includes complete illustrated instructions and fabric yardage. mailed to Anne Adams Winchester Star Pattern Dept New York with payment and recipient details.

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

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