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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1954
Page
11
Mr and Mrs John L Snapp of Front Royal Pike announce the engagement of their daughter Alice May to Theodore Shell son of Mr and Mrs Marvin D Grim of Stephens City. The wedding is planned for June.
Mrs Mable Shell Wynkoop of Burley Dodson wed Wednesday afternoon at Rev R F Schmucker’s home in a single ring ceremony. She wore a blue suit with white accessories. Daughter of Mrs Abe Shell of 404 N Kent St and the late Mr Shell. She is a Winchester Memorial Hospital School of Nursing graduate who served in France during World War II. Mr Dodson is the son of Mr and Mrs Boot Dodson of Marlboro Route and works in farming in Frederick County. The couple will reside in Marlboro area.
The Ladies Auxiliary to Boyce Baptist Church will hold a cold plate supper in the Parish Hall on June 11.
The Rev. Martin G. Seitz will install officers of the W W S C S Sunday at 7 30 p m at Gainesboro Methodist Church. Mrs. Goldie McKnee to lead the adult program. The Parish Aid Society of Grace Episcopal plans a rummage at the Parish House in Berryville tomorrow at 9 30 a m. The Girl's Athletic Association dinner for bowling teams is set for May 27 at Duff's Diner. Members should sign up with Mrs. Leonard Newcome by Monday. A Lloyd Williams Post Auxiliary square dance benefits the Community Building fund tonight from 9 p m to 12 a m in Berryville Community Building. A memorial service is Sunday at 2 p m at Shockesysville Methodist Church near White Hall, led by Rev. C B Larrick. the church is part of the North Frederick Charge and the service is open to all.
May 21 events include Woodmen of the World Fraternal Order of Eagles and Knights of Columbus at Sacred Heart. May 22 schedule features Shawnee Fire Company Auxiliary bake sale and a shooting match at Round Hill. May 24 lists mass meeting, public code classes, Madison Lodge and Eastern Star, Municipal Band, and Catholic Women council events.
Mr and Mrs J C Baughan of Clearbrook announce the engagement of their daughter Pauline to Johnny Markle son of Mr and Mrs J L Markle of Route 1.
The Lord Fairfax Garden Club met at Mrs. John Rice’s home on Stonewall Avenue. Mrs. E. W. Barr spoke on Rose Arrangement and awards were given for special cups, yellow groupings, line and line mass categories, with blue ribbons for horticultural specimens awarded to Mrs. Richard Myers and Mrs. Richard Lewis. guest judge was Warren Eddy. Tea was served after.
The Women of Christ Episcopal Church plan a luncheon at the Ferish House on Monday at 12 30 p m with Dr J Allan Reddick of the Episcopal Seminary in Alexandria as speaker at 1 p m The group will bring homemade pickles jellies and jams for the Episcopal Home of the Aged in Richmond and are asked to bring sandwiches as beverages will be served
Miss Kathleen McCartney presents her elementary piano pupils in a Monday afternoon recital at 1 20 o clock in the Handley School Auditorium. Pupils include Phyllis Maccabin Mary Maccabin Patricia Willey Glorialeigh Hawkins Sandra Shockey Helen Lake Joyce Lake Joyce Ann Gano John Richard Gano Janet Battaile Elizabeth Baker Janet Marker Bobby Smith Barbara Kkeral Jackie Fisher Maryanne Prickett Carol Jean Smalts Mary Ellen Snyder Charles Jacobs and Bonita Starliper.
Miss Mary Lou Jenkins daughter of Mr. and Mrs Oscar Jenkins of Frederick County married Jerry Jarrell Massey son of Mr. and Mrs Christopher Massey. The couple exchanged vows May 17 at W L Lockhart home on Morningside Drive and will reside with Masseys on Parkins Mill Road.
The Rev. Harvey D. Hoover pastor emeritus of Gettysburg Theological Seminary will guest teach the Grace Lutheran Church Men's Bible Class Sunday at 9 45 a m. The weekday kindergarten of the Presbyterian Church plans its annual flower show on May 26 at 10 30 a m. The McFaden Bible Class breakfast will be held Sunday at 8 p m at the Lions Shelter on Senseny Road.
Virginia Beach resident Mrs. Nash Conklin visits Mr. and Mrs. Irvan O Connell on S Loudoun Street. Mem orial Hospital hosts patient Mr Wallace O Lutz. A/3C Garland E Lewis returns to Las Vegas after 11 days with parents in Rennertown. Mrs Harvey Kill and daughter Gertrude Kill return to Glassport Pa with Mrs A Taylor Ritter attending granddaughter Gertrude’s graduation. Spencer Heath to visit Irvan O Connell after travels at Sewanee Tenn. Carol Payne Ridgeway to receive retailing program certificate at Richmond Professional Institute on June 7. Luther Peacemaker enters University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville. Picnic for Winchester Presbyterian Church Kindergarten at Dr and Mrs James A Miller home. M E White returns home to Clarke County after Memorial Hospital. Mrs Thomas J O Connell and family visit from Baltimore with Mr MacShery Lupton and J W McDaniel guests of local Rotary Club at Woodstock Methodist Church. Mrs Kathryn Pifer and Mrs Carson Spillman have returned.
A girl was born on May 20 to Mr and Mrs George Costlow at 11 E James Sr. The mother Mrs Costlow is the former Miss Colleen Orndorff.
Recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Sale include Harold Hockman and family from Strasburg, Washington D C visitors Kay Beth Holbrook and Phillip Richard, and W. R. Ashwood with Bonnie from Mt. Williams. Birthday dinner honors Rex Ferrell. Mollie Richard moves to Mt. Ranier Md. Chevy Chase and Leesburg visitors also noted.
A reader asks if three young women may rent a seashore bungalow unchaperoned and face possible criticism for male visitors. Another asks if a gift to a bride should exclude the husband’s name, answered no. The column advises introducing a stepfather as my step father and adding his name if needed.
This advice emphasizes how diplomas prove technical skill but not future happiness. It urges meticulous self presentation and personal growth, noting appearance and personality are equally crucial. It asks readers to assess wardrobe and grooming to secure a affirmative job response.
An advertisement urges women pursuing or already in business to invest in charm as a path to success. It presents personality plus as essential, warns against sham, and promises guidance on making a good impression, holding a job, and choosing appropriate wardrobe. Readers are invited to send 10 cents for a booklet via the newspaper.
Mulvey's Haberdashery plans to move on June 3 to 22 S. Loudoun St into a new building built by Percy Miller for a men's clothing store. The adjacent A B C store shares the rose colored brick salvaged from the Zirkle house with feature displays and special glass windows. Grand opening gifts will be given to attendees.
English lesson notes cover misused words pronunciation common misspellings and a daily vocabulary goal The piece explains correct usage of small amount versus amount cautions on adventitious versus inherent and provides guidance on pronunciation and word study for expanding vocabulary.
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