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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1947

Page

8

Handley High School Spring Piano Recital Preview

Social notes announce Handley High School annual Spring Recital for piano students taught by Miss Kathleen Leey. The event is tomorrow evening at 8 at the Ey auditorium with no admission charge and invites the public to attend. The program features Chopin pieces, concertos and works by various composers performed by students including Jo Ann Castleman, Barbara Ann Wheeler, Marjorie Ann Duncan, Avaists Life, Ronald Willey, Peggy Galladay and Betty Lou McFarland.

Handley High School Pi Kathleen Tomor Wright Klemm Jo Ann Castleman Peeteee Chopin Helen Page Cable Ws. Nevin Barbara Ann Wheeler Marjorie Ann Duncane Thompson-Strauss Ronald Willey Poupee Valsante Poldini Helen Jo Lagoon Cecsese Russell Eenene Peggy Galladay Grieg Betty Lou McFarland

Red Cross Seeks Gray Lady Volunteers in Martinsburg

Local Red Cross calls for Gray Ladies Corps volunteers for Newton D. Baker and Veterans Centers in Martinsburg. Both day and night shifts needed. interested women should contact Gray Ladies chairman Mrs. P. H. Gee at phone 6368.

Local Red Cross Gray Lady Gray Ladies Corps Newton D. Baker &Veterans Centers Martinsburg Gray Ladies P. H. Gee

Local B P W C To Receive Charter Tonight

The Winchester Professional and Business Woman's Club will receive its charter tonight at a banquet at the George Washington Hotel at 7 o'clock. State officers attend. Miss Erlene White, past president of the National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs, will speak. Mrs. Andrew Bell to receive the charter from state officers. About 30 charter members and guests marked the event with civic and fraternal leaders from Winchester and Loudoun attending.

Winchester Professional‘ and Business Woman's Club George Washington Hotel Erlene White National Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs Miss Whits Irene Pancoast Virginia Federation Edna E. Kennedy Virginia Andrew Bell Winchester Loudoun B. P. W. C Margaret Shenk Gladys Earman Pearl Ritenour John Kanade Gertrude —Levenger

Local residents return from visits afar and family updates

Around the City and County notes multiple residents returning home from trips to Washington D C Chicago Ill Muncie Ind Miami St Petersburg and Fla and visits from Staunton Aberdeen and Harrisonburg. Several gatherings and birthdays mark community life including a sixth birthday party at the Wesley avenue home and bridge clubs hosting at 143 West Boscawen Street.

W. E. Huntsberry Miami St. Petersburg Sebring Fla Joseph Wright West Boscawen Street City

Brucetown W M U 8 S Planned Meeting Tonight

The W. 8 C. 8S. of Brucetown Methodist Church will meet at Mrs. Earl Brown's home tonight at 8 o'clock. All members are urged to attend.

Bruceto Brucetown

Frosted Coffee Raisin Cookies

Frosted Coffee Raisin Cookies blend brown sugar coffee raisins and cinnamon into bars baked in a moderate oven. The batter uses enriched flour, shortening and nuts with a sugar icing topping. Yield 24 bars.

Cookie Jar Tea Party

Men's Prizes Awarded At Bowling Banquet

The Men s B League held its annual bowling banquet at the Kentworth Inn awards night. Bell Clothes won the championship trophy for the 46 67 season and Studebaker took second with Virginia Woolen No 1 third. Individual honors went to William Boden for high average with Leslie Carper and Andy Lake second and third respectively. High game honors went to Jacque Billmeyer Jim Fiddler and Snowden Newcome. Dudley Lickliter received a silver desk set for service, with gifts to Zimmerman LaFollette and McIlwee from both leagues.

Bell Clothes Studebaker Virginia Woolen William Boden Clearbrook Leslie Carper Post Office Andy Lake Snapp Foundry Raymond Webber Glaize Bros Pete Anderson John Boyd South End Jacque Billmeyer Jim Fiddler Snowden Newcome Valley Service Dudley lLickliter Messrs. Zimmerman, LaFollette Mclliwee

Donations Sought For Junior Country Club Play Equipment

Residents with playground items such as sandboxes see saws or games are asked to donate to the Junior Country Club now forming at Winchester Golf Club. Contact Mrs George Smith is chairman for arrangements.

Winchester Golf Club George Smith

Minniverode Wins Ladies Day Tournament at Winchester

Mrs Minniverode emerged the winner of the Ladies Day Tournament held Tuesday at the Winchester Golf Club with the fewest strokes on the nine holes. Mrs John 4H also competed, marking a tight scramble in the event.

John Minniverode Winchester Golf Club

Busy Bee Class Meets Fronight

The Busy Bee Sunday School class of First Evangelical United Brethren Church will meet tonight at 6 o'clock at the church. All members are urged to be present.

Busy Bee First Evangelical United Brethren Church

Modern Etiquette by Roberta Lee Q A folding and bread question

A reader asks how to fold a letter for quick reading without turning the page and whether bread should be used to scrape the plate. The reply covers placing the letter so it unfolds easily, eating all food left on the plate, and printing a young man's card with his full name rather than the title Mr.

Lesson In English Lesson On Misused Words And Spelling

Lesson notes define common word errors and pronunciation tips. It highlights misused phrases such as two chairs are alike without both and advises on overcritical usage. Examples include hypercritical and the difference between suit and suite for clothing and rooms.

Births in Stottler's Cross Roads and National Avenue

Mr and Mrs Samuel McCoy of Stottler s Cross Roads West Virginia welcome a daughter born this morning. Mrs McCoy was Agnes Funk. Mr and Mrs Douglas E Russell of 382 National Avenue welcome a daughter born early this morning. Mrs Russell was Alice Manuel.

Samuel McCoy Stottler's Cross Roads W. Va McCoy Agnes Funk Douglas E. Russell National Avenue City Russell Alice Manuel

Births and congratulations in Warrenton and area

Wednesday May 21st congratulations go to Mr and Mrs William Robinson of Warrenton on the birth of a son with Mrs Robinson formerly Lillian Fletcher. Mr and Mrs Thomas Pierce of Boyce announce a birth as do Mr and Mrs Hollis Martin of the Trailer Camp city who welcome a daughter. Mrs Martin was Alma Partlow. Mr and Mrs Paul Feretta of 803 National Avenue city announce a daughter born early yesterday morning.

William Robinson Warrenton Hollis Martin City Martin Alma Partlow Paul Feretta National Avenue

Births in Memorial Hospital Show Dole Ryman and Jones Families

On Tuesday May 20 memory comes a daughter for Mr and Mrs Dole Ryman of Stephens City at Memorial Hospital. Mrs Ryman was formerly Miss Amy Field. Mr and Mrs Paul L Jones of 327 Fairview Avenue announce another daughter born Tuesday night at Memorial Hospital. They also have a son, Paul L Jones Jr, aged four. Mrs Jones is the former Miss Mabel Heckrotte.

Dole Ryman Stephens City Memorial Hospital Ryman Amy Field Paul L. Jones Fairview Avenue City Jones Mabel Heckrotte

West Virginia Couples Welcome Newborns in Summit Point and Purcellville

Mr and Mrs John E Cheshire of Summit Point West Virginia announce the birth of a daughter Monday morning. Mrs Cheshire was Miss Hilda Timbrook. Mrs Charles Ellmore of Purcellville and Mr Ellmore announce the birth of a son Monday morning. Mrs Ellmore was Miss Rachel Smallwood. Mr and Mrs Melvin Boyd of 908 South Kent street announce the birth of a daughter Monday morning. Mrs Boyd was Miss Carrie Maxine Ridgeway.

John E. Cheshire Summit Point W. Va Cheshire Hilda Timbrook Charles Ellmore Purcellville Ellmore Rachel Smallwood Melvin Boyd South Kent Street City Boyd Carrie Maxine Ridgeway

Birth of son announced by Mt Falls couple

Mr and Mrs Russell Spaid of Mt Falls announce the birth of a son Sunday morning at Memorial Hospital.

Russell Spaid Mt. Falls County Memorial Hospital

Wardensville and Front Royal Parents Welcome Newborns

Mr and Mrs Marvin Orndorff of Wardensville West Virginia welcomed a son born Saturday night at Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs Owen Aaron halt of Front Royal received congratulations on the birth of their daughter at Memorial Hospital.

Roy Bayliss University of Virginia Kernstown R. W. Bayliss Marvin Orndorff Wardensville W. Va Memorial Hospital Owen Aronhalt Front Royal

Should a House Guest Help With House Work

A guest should offer to help with house work. If the hostess has no servants the guest should actively assist or make a sincere offer to help. The courteous action reflects thankfulness and respect for the hostess and her hospitality.

Candle placement for buffet centerpieces

Four corner candles guide decor. Place a single candlestick at each corner of the central floral arrangement. Use candlesticks or candles depending on the bra be used.

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