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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1950

Page

8

Bride Phyllis Stotler Wed Thurston Grove in Market Street Church

Miss Phyllis Stotler daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Stotler of Charles Street married Thurston Lee Grove son of Mr and Mrs Howard Grove of Front Royal Road at 2 pm Saturday in Market Street Methodist Church. Rev Edgar G Hill officiated. Maid of honor Mrs Phyllis ton wore yellow. best man Roy Beaver. They plan a short trip to Washington. Mrs Grove is Handley High School 49 graduate employed by E W Barr apple broker. Groom attended Stephens City High School and works for Kay Brown Construction.

Phyllis Stotler Paul Stotler Charles St Thurston Lee Grove Howard Grove Front Royal Rd Market Street Methodist Church Edgar G. Hill Phylliston Roy Beaver

Mrs Court ney Lowe Honored At Stork Shower

Mrs Carson Clark hosted a stork shower Thursday night for her daughter in law Mrs Court ney Lowe. Attending were Mesdames Clayton Bennington Richard Boyd William Bly Dorman Dove John Lowe Alfred Bly Julian Anderson Stover Clark Colon Lowe Marie Peyton Cecil Bayliss Raymond Carpenter Ray Sirbaugh Olon Lowe Earl Clark Annie Conner Russell Holland Victor McIntire Holmes Curl William Godenour Carson Clark Catherine Conner Brenda Peyton Bonnie Sirbaugh Judy Boyd.

Carson Clark Loudoun St Courtney Lowe Clayton Bennington Richard Boyd William Bly Dorman Dove John Lowe Alfred Bly Julian Anderson Stover Clark Colon Lowe Marie Peyton Cecil Bayliss Raymond Carpenter Ray Sirbaugh Olon Lowe Earl Clark Annie Conner Russell Holland Victor McIntire Holmes Curl William Godenour Catherine Conner Brenda Peyton Bonnie Sirbaugh Judy Boyd

Burtons Moving To Maryland

Mr and Mrs Durant M Burton and three children will move into their new home at Rockville Maryland on June 3.

Durant M. Burton National Ave Rockville, Md

Winchester Golf Club Names 1950 Committees

The Winchester Golf Club president Philip B. Glaize announces 1950 committee assignments. Greens committee includes Campbell as chair with Grimm Pugh and Thompson. House committee chaired by Bosserman Jr with Arthur Jr Kern Dut ton and Custer. Finance chaired by Halvosa with Hyde Fray. Tennis committee lists Ravin. Men’s and Ladies activities led by C. K. Ravin and Grace Bosserman respectively with aides.

Philip B. Glaize Winchester Golf Club Greens Carl L. Campbell Ralph Grimm Wilson Pugh al Thompson W. H Bosserman, Jr J. Victor Arthur Jr Harry R. Kern Jr B. B. Dutton Jr

Baltimore visitor Mrs Thomas M Barr returns home

Mrs Thomas M Barr, who had been visiting at the home of Mrs Henry McVicar, returned to Baltimore yesterday. She was accompanied by Mrs McVicar who will stay there with relatives and friends for a time.

McVicar Baltimore Thomas M. Barr Henry McVicar

Kiwanis Fun Festival Opens This Week

Brook's Pharmacy announces a week of rides shows and family fun at Willow Lawn Pool area near Valley Avenue. Kiwanis sponsors the event with attractions and entertainment for all ages.

Willow Lawn Pool Valley Ave Brooks’ Pharmacy

Calendar of events at George Washington Hotel and local halls

May 23 6 30 p m joint civic dinner at George Washington Hotel followed by Moose Club Rebekah Lodge and Alcoholics Anonymous at Friendship Fire Hall. May 24 12 30 p m Kiwanis round table at George Washington Hotel 7 30 p m Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Handley Library trustee room 8 p m Elks Club. May 25 1 p m Rotary Club at George Washington Hotel. May 26 12 15 p m JCC at George Washington Hotel 7 00 p m GAA rummage sale Jenkins building next to Capitol Theatre 8 p m Woodmen of the World.

George Washington Hotel Moose Club Rebekah Lodge Alcoholics-Anonymous Friendship Fire Hall Kiwanis Club Society For the Prevention of Cruelty Trustee Handley Library Elks Club Rotary Club JCC GAA Jenkins Building Capitol Theatre Woodmen of the World

Junior Century Club Holds Annual Luncheon

Mrs. L. G. Sjostrom served as toast mistress at the Junior Century Club annual luncheon at the George Washington Hotel. She introduced past president Mrs. John M. Steck Jr. and incoming president Miss Virginia Cover Russell, with remarks from associates Mrs. William Lawrence Jr. and Mrs. Rodney Taylor. Committee and assisting members from Charles Town and Chambersburg hosted guests including Miss Elizabeth Massie and Mrs. Ralph Seymour along with others from New Jersey and Massachusetts.

L. G. Sjostrom Harry R. Kern Jr Harry F. Byrd Jr Clarke T. Cooper Thomas, Gibson R. J. Funkhouser Jr Charles Town W. Va Elizabeth Massie Ralph Seymour Short Hill N. J Spencer Marsh Madison Harry Stimpson Jr Dedham, Mass Taylor

Allens Move To New Home In Arlington County

Mr and Mrs Howard Allen have moved to a new home in Arlington County. The notice notes their relocation and new address.

Mrs Howard Allen Arlington County

Boyd Family Hosts Weiner Roast for Shenandoah Valley Academy Students

Mr and Mrs Robert Boyd entertained at a weiner roast Thursday night for their daughter Shirley and the eighth grade at Shenandoah Valley Academy. Attendees included Mary Lou Mason Betty Layman Virginia McDonald Laura Jean Ritter Charlotte Willis Shirley Gilliam Peggy Kines Ruby Baggerly Gene Laird Joe Lintz Arnold Ryan Frank Schecter Charles Ruchman Carlin Brumback Donald Stotler Bruce Painter Beverly Gardner of Winchester and Barbara Rinker of Stephens City.

Robert Boyd Shirley Shenandoah Valley Academy Mary Lou Mason Betty Layman Virginia McDonald Laura Jean Ritter Charlotte Willis Shirley Gilliam Peggy Kines Ruby Baggerly Gene Laird Joe Lintz Arnold Ryan Frank Schecter Charles Ruchman Carlin Brumback Donald Stotler Bruce Painter Beverley Gardner Winchester Barbara Rinker Stephens City

SPCA to Hold Annual Meeting

The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will hold its annual membership meeting at 7 30 p m in the trustees room of Handey Library tomorrow. All members are urged to attend.

The Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals Traste Handey

Funkhouser Returns Home Improving in Roanoke

Mr. Lester Funkhouser, now living in Roanoke, has returned from the hospital and is reported to be improving satisfactorily.

Funkhouser Lester Funkhouser Roanoke

Double Wedding At Stephenson Unites Four Brides and Grooms

A double wedding took place Saturday at N Loudoun Street with Miss Bertha Lee and Miss Lois Cornwell marrying Eldon Conard and Raymond Lee respectively. Officiant Rev R F Schumacher presided. Matron of honor Mrs Gilbert Helsley wore dark gold en suit. best men were Messrs Helsley and Bernier.

Bertha Lee Charles Lee Stephenson Eldon Conard Walt Conard Sunnyside Lois Cornwell William Cornwell Raymond Lee R. F. Schumacher N. Loudoun St Conard Lee Gilbert Helsley Opequon Helsley Mr. Coward Fred Bernier Mr. Lee Nancy Helsley Mrs. Conard Lees Mrs. Helsley

Births May 22 Add Two Girls for Burn er and Gardner

A girl was born to Mr and Mrs Daniel F Burn er Woodstock with the mother the former Elsie Uffing er A girl was also born to Mr and Mrs Horace M Gardner Berryville with the mother the former Rosa Stickel Both births announced in local notices dated May 22.

Daniel F. Burner Woodstock Horace M. Gardner Berryville

Spring time party menu ideas and rhubarb punch

A light home feature suggests entertaining at midday to beat spring fever. It offers menu ideas including Rhubarb Punch and Jellied Bouillon with tips for a bright, easy party, plus a plan to refresh rooms and wardrobes between courses.

Secrets of Charm: Cooperation and Career Tips for Girls

John Powers notes charm links to success beyond looks, urging cooperation in work. The piece cites Eleanor Aster on gracious cooperation as key, offers self-eval questions, and invites readers to order a guide to career charm from National Newspaper Service with a dime and return envelope.

Eleanor Aster P. S National Newspaper Service Michigan City Indiana

Why Indians were subtracted from U S population census

The Bureau of Census explains that before 1940 the Indian population was deducted for apportionment. Indians not taxed were considered wards and not taxable, so they were not counted. By 1940 all Indians were taxable and thus not excluded.

United States Bureau of Census

Smothered Veal Chops Dinner and Spiced Nuggets Recipe

Weekday dinner includes smothered veal chops mashed potatoes succotash sliced tomatoes bread and butter plus spiced nuggets. Nuggets recipe yields about 40 cookies with flour sugar salt ginger cinnamon butter molasses and nuts baked and rolled in confectioners sugar.

Lesson In English by Roberta Lee Prodigally in daily word study

The reading presents usage notes for words often misused and mispronounced. It teaches to expand vocabulary by mastering one word daily with today focusing on prodigally meaning extravagantly and wastefully.

Roberta Lee

Modern Etiquette Q and A on Salads Invitations and Mourning

A etiquette column answers three questions. Salads should be cut with a fork and a knife only for hard lettuce. Invitations must be sent separately to each man apart from the husband. Black edged mourning stationery remains customary though less common than before.

Why a covered car is called a limousine

The term stems from Limousin in central France. Early enclosed autos appeared to wear a cloak like shepherds in the Limousin region.

Limousin France

Anne Adams Pattern Ad Promotes Summer Wardrobe

Advertisement offers pattern 4567 for a dirndl skirt with a velvet bow and a fashion face framing collar. Includes sizes 12 to 20, yardage for size 16, and illustrated instructions, with a request to send coins to Anne Adams Pattern Dept. Also promotes the Anne Adams Summer Pattern Book and bath sarongs with complete directions.

Anne Adams WES West 17Th St New York N. Y

Snow Goose Population Rise Reported by Wildlife Service

The U S Fish and Wildlife Service estimates the Ross's snow goose population has grown to about 2000 in recent years, indicating a substantial increase in this species.

U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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Grove-Stotler Lowe Burtons Maryland Junior Century Club Allens Boyds Weiner Roast SPCA Bostonian Spruce Featuring Tred-Flex Bostonians Front Royal By Martha W. Levi GRUNT Vdolin John Robert Powers Cecily Brownstone W. L. Gordon the Commercial & Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Woodbury’s Food Center Deltox America Cather E. Piccadilly St Timberlake ELGIN Hamilton Longine Edgerton Lovett Bros N. Loudoun &T Fom Tom Boy Margaret L. Hodgson HAT & Dress Shop
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