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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1948

Page

8

Nancy Elizabeth Hughes to Wed in Fredericksburg

Mt and Mrs Henry Larraine of Fredericksburg invite to the marriage of their daughter Nancy Elizabeth to James Vance Holcombe United States Marine Corps. The ceremony is at 8 p m June 5 at St George s Episcopal Church Fredericksburg with a reception to follow at the Fredericksburg Country Club.

Henry Larraine Frederiksburg Winchester Nancy Elizabeth James Vance Holcombe United States Marine Corps St. George’s Episcopal Church Fredericksburg Fredericksburg Country Ud

Local residents share visits and travel plans around Winchester

Personal notes list Mr. and Mrs. Lester D Funkhouser and Mr. Kaufman Brubaker visiting in Baltimore with Funkhouser’s parents. James Allen Tawyer, five, returns from Winchester Memorial Hospital after tonsil surgery. Several residents plan trips to Plainfield New Jersey Watkins Glen and Berryville while others attend hospital dinner with Clarke county volunteers at the George Washington hotel.

Lester D Funkhouser This City Kaufman Brubaker Berryville Baltimore Mr. Funkhouser James Allen Tawyer James Sawyer Cute City Winchester John Denny W. Piccadilly St Plainfield N. J Clarke County Winchester Memorial Hospital George Washington Hotel Garland Canter L. C. Rackley Wilton B. Stuart William B. Clagett Edith Ritter John W. Clcott Leona Krause Rae Fletcher Nell Osborne

International Affairs Group Holds Last Meeting of Season

Twenty members of the International Affairs study group met for the final session of the season at the Chanticleer Inn. Sponsored by the Women's Civic League, the group has met since March. Mrs. Ronald Wilson led discussions on current world news with yesterday's topic Palestine. Luncheon followed at 12 30.

Chanticleer Inn Women’s Civic League Ronald Wilson Palestine

Calendar of Events for May and June

A schedule of community events includes dinners, banquets, memorial services, commencements, and club meetings. Highlights feature Winchester Business and Professional Women's club anniversary dinner at George Washington hotel, Woodmen of the World gathering, and multiple school baccalaureate services.

Winchester Business and Professional Women's Club George Washington Hotel Woodmen of the World Women's Civic League John H. Rosenberger Bunker Hill

16 Piano Pupils Give Recital at Handley School

Miss Kathleen McCartney presents elementary piano pupils in a forest themed recital at Handley school auditorium. Solo and ensemble pieces include The Fox Hunt The Brook In A Canoe Water Sprites and The Sky Lark with narrator Miss Bessie Smalts guiding the program.

Kathleen McCartney Handley School Bessie Smalts Thompson Carol Jean Smalls Gilbert Judith Dix Aaron Patty Ann Bixby Ketterer Elizabet Lowery Adair Mary Kaknis Lowery Pletcher Jean Anderson Bentley Sybert Grieg Daniel Cammer Rea Rieien Dettra Gavin Walters Woods Kerr Martha Ann Smith Will O' Wisp Carolyn Wheeler Strauss Betsy Henderson The Danny Blye

Garden Club profits and contest winners announced

The Winchester Clarke Garden club heard Mrs. Edgar Whiting report that 855.60 raised during Garden Week sent 718.59 to Garden Club of Virginia for restoring old homes and gardens with 142.30 for taxes. Charles Markle Wins 1st. Gene Dick and Archis Robertson also won top prizes in district contests.

Edgar Whiting Winchester-Clarke Garden Club Alvin Pennypacker o_ntz Lord Faifaa Soil Conservation District B. M. Roszel Clab Charles Markle Charles Marile Winchester Vom Handsley School Frederic’s County Gene Dick Middletown High School Archis Robertson Berryvale High School Clarke County H. B McCormac Garden Club of Virginia

Jr Century Club Ends Season With Luncheon

The Junior Century Club closed its year with a luncheon at the River House on Wednesday. Local members oversaw the event while guests from Clumbersberg Pennsylvania New York and Roanoke attended. Toasts honored the incoming president Mrs E C Stuart Sr and founders.

Century Club River House Edward Barr Pinckney Arthur Lewis Barton Elizabeth Barr Clarke ‘S. Cooper Rodney Taylor Clumbersberg Nancy Gray Larrick New York Peyton Kerns Roanoke Larrick Paul Rosenberger E. C Stuart, Sr Joseph Kalback L.B. Liostrom Harry K. Benham Otis Sargent Joseph Massie Jr Lewis Hyde Jr

Scouts Leave Tomorrow For Camping Week End

Girl Scout troop 12 departs Winchester for Camp White Rock for a weekend of camping. Saturday at noon meetup and 6 pm Sunday return. A camp craft proficiency badge ceremony will honor many girls including Donna Dey, Patricia Cahill, Joan Michael, Virginia Clark, and others. Activities include swimming nature hikes sketching cooking folk dancing and compass instruction. Camp staff includes Miss Irene Argenbright and Mrs. Frank G Keilam Jr.

Winchester Camp White Rock Donna Dey Patricia Cahill Joan “Michael Virgina Clark June Spring Claudette Whitfield Shirley Hershman Jane Barnett Sara Lee Wilder Shirley Siebert Shirley White Bille Betty Prince Patsy Carper Patsy Garber Anna May Butler Janet Keller Peggy Larimer Joan Kercheval Audrey Grimm Suzanne Smith Jane Duvall Dianne Peters Irene Argenbright Dorothy Hawthorne C.D. Whitfield Ellis Ford Frank G. Keilam Jr

Former Resident Receives BA at George Washington

Basil Hayley youngest son of former Winchester residents received his Bachelor of Arts degree from George Washington University at Constitution Hall Washington keeping up a family tradition.

Basil Hayley Winchester Jack Hayley Arlington George Washington University Washington Constitution Hall

Local Garden Club Tops Honor at Front Royal

Front Royal group, the Front Royal Garden Club of Warren County, won best exhibit at the annual flower show featuring a silver niche display in a single color textile. Mrs. E. M. Whiting of 415 West Clifford Street is grandmother to twins born May 20 at Union Memorial Hospital Ithaca New York to Mr. and Mrs. Scott H. Lytle.

Front Royal Fredericktown E. M. Whiting W. Clifford St Union Memorial Hospital Ithica N. Y Scott H. Lytle Litle Meta Neville Whiting Lytle Cornell University Elizabeth Spahr Sara Carlyle Margaret Herbert

Berryville Social Notes Highlight Weekend Guests

Social notes list residents and visitors in Berryville. Attendees at the WSCS meeting in Bridgewater include Rev. and Mrs. R A Craig and several local ladies. Weekend guests include Capt and Mrs Mumma Jr and their two sons, and visits span Arlington, Washington, and Maryland with music recitals and family gatherings noted.

WSCS Bridgewater R. A. Craig John Livengood C.H. Iden Graveon C. Sponseller Hugh Owens Richard Duvall Morton C. Mumma Jr A. G. Mummy John and David Arlington

Twin boys born to Allen family in city notice

Birth announcements list at 509 E. Piccadilly St. for twins to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Allen, Mrs. Allen formerly Ederle Elliott. May 7 birth to Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Fanning, 47 S. Cameron St., a girl. Mrs. Fanning formerly Ruth Breedon. Also a boy for Mr. and Mrs. George Neff of Middletown, Mrs. Neff formerly Madelyn Orndorff. and a boy for Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Ryman of Stephens City, Mrs. Ryman formerly Amy Field.

Charles Allen E. Piccadilly St Allen Ederle Elliott May Hubert Fanning S. Cameron St Fanning Ruth Breedon George Neff Middletown Neff Madelyn Orndorff Doyle Ryman Stephens City Ryman Amy Field

Local social roundups note guests and travels across Clarke region

Residents and visitors gather at homes such as Woodside Journeys End and Windy Brad. Names include Floyd Dorysey, Mathew W Jones, F M Booth, Laura Kindle, William Booth, Mary Marks, W Chapin Huntington, Joseph Stickles family, Ramsey Peyton, Dav id Allen, Robert Houghton, Lelia Houghton, Raymond Shackileford, Marshall Reynolds, Shirley Lickey, Clyde Pinney, Marion Levi, Kiss Nannie Crockett, Morton Mumma Sr and Jr, and many others. Activities span weekend visits, sailing plans, and convocation attendance across Virginia and nearby states.

Mathew. W. Jones Woodside F. M. Booth Laura Kindle William E. Booth Richmond Mary Marks Waynesboro

Modern Etiquette Answers and Notes on Shipboard Etiquette

Roberta Lee offers guidance on theater seating etiquette, preferring facing front when passing to minimize disruption. Shipboard introductions are unnecessary. greet table companions at first meal. Gift timing: after invitation is received and as soon as possible. The peregrine falcon is closely related to the American hawk.

Lesson In English by W. L. Gordon

This short English lesson outlines common usage errors. It contrasts phrases such as it was no other then we with it was none other than he and notes mispronunciations like gala pronounced gay la. It also flags misspellings and compares synonyms for upset and lessen with related terms.

Pattern adverts tease new Anne Adams Summer styles

Just out Blossom forth in the sunshine in his new ensemble Pattern T4537 with a tiny waistline and jacket flipping at the hips. Pattern T4547 offers sizes 12 14 18 18 20 with yardage and jacket options. Send 25 cents to Winchester Star Pattern Dept New York for pattern and instructions. catalog adds a sun tan halter with built in bra for 15 cents more.

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

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nancy Elizabeth Hughes Harvey Aw Hee Adirs Loring Carper Sc. Billy Apon Hugh Carpenter Carenter Clarksburg W. Va. State Penitentiary Herdon Arthur Raddock St Lord Bean Winicester St R. D. Colston VPI Wilbur M Gount Brooks’ Pharmacy the Evening Star American Legion Post Christ Episcopal Church Odd Fellows Mt. Carmel Midletown Methodist Church Gore High Lutheran Church Madison Lodge Market St. Methodist Church Lions Club Sarah Zane Hall Hospital Fund Board of Control Exchange Club Leon Slavin Moose Club Rebekah Lodge Singer Sewing Center Loudoun Ely Bradfield W. Alexander Baker Robert Lezier Lucy Kutz Pennypacker Sophie Baker McCormac W. A. Baker McCorimac Jr. Century Club Ewing Studio of Dance Mary Lee Kellam Eileen Cahill Judy Cather Robin Arthur Susanne Carr Patty Miley Barbara Bickers Patty Goode Carolyn Hughes Roslyn Hughes Sal Ly Madden Sara A. Sipe Sally Dunn Susan Eddy Gayle Larson Louise Lee Sally McFadden Mary Rhodes Ann Sirbaugh Susan Stine Mary J. Wright Barr’s Emily Powers Joan Kearney Jane Carey Lindsey Lola Myers Shepherdstown W.va Clinton Foley Stella D. Moore Bertha Taylor John Hardesty Jack and Ann C.A. Miller Monkton, Md Alice Langden Shade Moore Mrs. J. Riley Henson Richard H. McAtee Ed. Gallagher Silver Spring William Levi Jeff Tommy Woodstock A. L. Crumpler J. L. Haas and Freddie Charlotte, N. C Philip Slagle Shade Moores Howard Linaburg Ralph Dayton Nelson Shenandoah School of Music A. C. Snauffer Bessie Pattie Luke T. A. Painter Swannanoa N. C Tommy Miller Timmy Gaunt’s Drug Store Zimener Floyd Dorysey Mrs. W. Chapin Huntington Blue Rids Joseph Stickles Ronnie Germany John Stickles Ramsey Peyton Birmingham Alg David H. Allen Thomas Smith Dave Allens Robert Houghton Lelia Houghton Ashville Raymond Shackileford Holland Marshall McC. Reynolds Shirley Lickey Wing Agnew Blue Ridge Mountain Clyde Pinney Philadelphia Marion Levi T. S. Crocket Nannie Crockett Selma Ala Friday Cole Morton C. Mumma Sr Beverley Hills Cal Adm Clarke Valley Womans Auxiliary St. Andrews Missop Marshall C. Williams Lucille Smith FE. J. Smith A. A. Cummins F L. Aylor John Winters Elizabeth Smith Joseph Keller Donald Cooley Walter D. Wisecarver Jr J. D. Griffing Maria Williams T. S. Blackwell Ard James A. Figg Cecil Eby Long Beach Windy Brad Shady Moore Old Chapel Lovett Bros N. Loudoun St Roberta Lee W. L. Gordon Gala Commercial & Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Bank the Food Center Loudoun ST Haldeman B. F. Goodrich S. Loudoun St Pan Des Or Pajamas Cather Cather & Moling United States of America United States U. S Timberlake Kernstown Shenandoah Valley News
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