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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1952
Page
10
Mrs. and Mrs. Robert Ford of Hoy West Virginia announce the engagement of their daughter Helen Flo to Ray Cecil Pugh son of Mr and Mrs Cecil Pugh of Gore The wedding is planned for June at Mt Savage Maryland former home of the bride elect
A druggist at Brooks Pharmacy advertises Plenamins with liver concentrate and iron to guard against vitamin deficiency. Boxes priced at 2.50 and 4.50 dollars, with phone contact 6461 for prescription service.
May events include meetings and socials at the George Washington Hotel Welltown Church and various clubs. Activities span Kiwanis Garden Club Disabled American Veterans Miller School PTA Elks Rotary and more with times from 12 15 p m to 8 30 p m.
Mr and Mrs Douglas Jenkins of California welcome son Ronnie with Mrs Jenkins formerly Doris Adams daughter of Mr and Mrs Martin Adams of Best Mr and Mrs Corwin Black of New York City plan visits at the George Washington Hotel on Thursday and Friday Mrs Black is daughter of late Mrs William Kennedy of W Piccadilly St Mr and Mrs Bearroy of S Stewart St welcome daughter Elizabeth Redfern on May 15 at Memorial Hospital Mrs Bearer is the former Betty Redfern Old Bethel Church near Albin to host a country ham supper Friday at 5 pm open to the public Mr and Mrs Howard Allen return from four months away to Arlington
The bridegroom's parents should call on the bride's family after engagement and give a nice wedding present. Junior suffix is used for the son only. second refers to nephew or cousin. Only fingertips dip into the finger bowl, one hand at a time.
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Leon Hensley of Stephens City on May 19. Mrs Hensley is formerly Miss Lorraine Adams.
A short recipe shows a starved dish for a salad and dressing. It lists steps for making lemon tarragon mayonnaise with egg yolk salt mustard pepper tarragon vinegar oil and lemon juice, yielding about 1 1 4 cups.
The United States will require legally standardized bread from August 13. Enriched white milk and whole wheat breads shipped across state lines must meet act standards, with 100 percent whole wheat for labeled whole wheat. Raisin bread must contain 50 parts raisins per 100 parts flour, milk bread needs at least 8.2 percent milk solids, and rye pumpernickel and cracked wheat require full ingredient lists.
Dr. John A. Anderson took the first look through the 200 inch Hale telescope at Mt. Palomar on December 21, 1947. Asked what he saw he reportedly replied Oh, some stars.
The article explains voice tuning using breath and resonant head cavities, noting vocal cords vibrate to produce sound and resonance shapes tone. It emphasizes that control is learned through understanding and practice, detailing the role of vocal bands and throat structure.
A short guide explains that vocal cords tighten with pitch and relax with ease. Practice ten minutes daily placing fingers on the Adam's apple, saying huh at varied pitches, and repeating to discover the level with maximum vibration for a natural, vibrant voice.
A compact English lesson outlines commonly misused words and pronunciations. It contrasts allusion with illusion and notes maritime pronunciation, common misspellings of acquit and acquittal, and offers synonyms for pernicious and related terms. The piece ends with a dated tip on vocabulary mastery and a sample line about foliage.
Theodore Nelson of Clarke County died at his Clarke County home in Berryville after a long illness. He was the son of the late Jake and Ellen Willis Nelson and is survived by two brothers Hugh H. Nelson of Clarksburg West Virginia and Shirley B. Nelson of Nokesville Virginia and one sister Betty Nelson of Glen Ridge New Jersey. The remains are at Enders Funeral Home in Berryville with arrangements not yet made.
A state campaign headquarters for Francis Pickens Miller opened today at the John Marshall Hotel in Richmond. He seeks the Democratic senatorial nomination challenging Senator Byrd.
An advertisement invites readers to obtain a booklet titled Your Most Attractive Voice by Secrets of Charm. It promises guidance to overcome toneless speech and dull modulation and asks readers to mail 10 cents with a stamped self addressed envelope to National Newspaper Service in Michigan City Indiana.
U N guard troops moved into the camp to enforce prisoner removal after orders were ignored. A clash left one prisoner dead and 85 injured, with half the injuries minor. An American guard was lightly hurt as order was restored by 0900 hours and an official investigation began.
Mr and Mrs W A Orndorff observed their 50th wedding anniversary on May 11 at their High View home. Married May 7 1902 at Stephens City parsonage by Rev Howard Brown. Mrs Orndorff formerly Amelia Ebersole. Family and friends attended including Rev and Mrs Charles York and many neighbors. A three tier cake was baked by Ethel Ritenour and WSCS of Refuge Church sent flowers.
Obituary notices the death of Lula Canter Garvin 86 of Washington D C formerly of Frederick County widow of William C Garvin of Danville. Survived by two sons C C Garvin and Carson Garvin one daughter Kathleen Garvin and one brother Millard Canter. Funeral services and burial set for 2 p m tomorrow at Spring Hill Cemetery Lynchburg.
Lewis F. Stolle has qualified in Clarke County Clerk's office as Administrator of the personal estate of Edward Mino Lock who died May 5. Bond of 3100 posted with corporate security. Appraisers named R M Ware A B Hammer L H Bell Leona K Kackley and Dorothy Shenk. Heirs listed include Mrs Virginia Locke Kain of Charles Town and Ada Locke Fellets.
Mary Owens has qualified administratrix of the personal estate of Edward Fisher who died May 8. Bond posted with $500 security. Appraisers named: W. D. Burtner Mone Roe Buckley F. L. McWilliams R. M. Ware and L. F. Stolle. Heirs listed: Mary Owens sister White Post D C Fishel brother Front Royal Ernest Fishel Jr nephew White Post Charlotte Marie Fishel niece Winchester.
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