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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1954

Page

12

Engagements and civic notices from local society pages

Announcement lists the engagement of Miss Jeanne E. Neill to Capt. Ralph K. Culver and the upcoming June 26 wedding at Pearl Harbor. Another engagement for Miss Jo Ann Wilson to John Martin Ewing with a June 6 ceremony at Grace Lutheran Church and multiple wedding party members named. Also reports Civic League board meeting and PTA officers elected for White Hall with plans for a yard party on June 18 at White Hall Grange Hall.

Jeanne E. Neill John B. Neill Wodesto Calif Maj. Neill Ralph K. Culver USMC Pearl Harbor Miss Neill Ellen Douglas McDonald Neill Berryville Submarine Base Chapel Jo Ann Wilson Clarence E. Wilson Handley Jlvd John Martin Ewing James Earl Ewing Kernstown Grace Lutheran Church Nancy Ewing Martinsburg Helen Pence Strasburg Roxanne Rogers Gainesboro Good PTA Richard Goode White Hall Parent-Teachers Association Albert Luttrell Alvin Ruble White Hall Grange Hall

Calendar of events with May gatherings and Memorial Day

May schedule lists Jaycee dinner at Yorks Inn at 6 30 p m Lions Club event at George Washington Hotel and American Legion at Legion Home Memorial Day noted later in June with Woodmen Eagles and AA meetings at various venues including Murphy s Miller House and Murphys.

Yorks Inn Woodmen of the World Order of the Eagles Eagles Home Lions Club George Washington Hotel the Century Club American Legion Legion Home Board of Control of Exchange Club Eagles Auxiliary Camera Club Murphy'’s Loyal Order of the Moose Alcoholics Anonymous Miller House

Mrs Keller Wed To W H Brown In Hagerstown Church

The marriage of Mrs Nellie Booth Keller to W H Brown occurred May 21 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hagerstown Maryland. The double ring ceremony was conducted by Rev Wilson P Ard. They reside at 506 North Braddock Street after a short wedding trip.

Nellie Booth Keller W. H. Brown Trinity Lutheran Church Hagerstown Wilson P. Ard

Miss Hockman to Wed Mr Gregory

Doris Elaine Hockman of Strasburg to wed J Lee Gregory son of Julian Gregory and Mrs Stephanie Gregory in Stephens City. Doris Elaine Hockman is Strasburg High School graduate 1952 and J Lee Gregory is James Wood High School graduate 1953. Wedding planned for July.

Amos Hockman Strasburg Doris Elaine J. Lee Gregory Julian Gregory Stephens City Miss Hockman Strasburg High School Gregory James Wood High School Paul Marince James Marince Schenectady, N. Y

792nd Birthday for Mr D A Daugherty at Hillcrest Nursing Home

Mr D A Daugherty celebrated his 92nd birthday on May 23 at Hillcrest Nursing Home Sebring Fla born May 25 1862 in Hampshire County W Va. He lived in Sebring for years. Attending were sons and daughters in law G W Daugherty B C Daugherty daughter W C McDonald Riley Daugherty seven grandchildren Juanita Dorothy Lucille Elnora Lionel Pepper Charles Prando Edward Kerns Christine Prando Eddie Kerns and Elizabeth Oates.

D. A. Daugherty Hillcrest Hampshire County W. Va Sebring Fla G. W. Daugherty B. C. Daugherty W. C. McDonald

Shepherd College May 30 31 Commencement Highlights

Personal Miss Willie Lea Omps of Bloomery West Virginia will receive a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education at Shepherd College commencement on May 30 and 31. Robert McDonald, son of Mrs Irene McDonald, will receive his DDS in dentistry from the Medical College of Virginia at Richmond next Tuesday.

Willie Lea Omps Bloomery W. Va Shepherd College Robert McDonald Irene McDonald The Medical College, Virginia Richmond

Formal opening of Blue Ridge Country Club at Millwood

The Blue Ridge Country Club at Millwood will hold a formal opening on May 30 with tea at 5 p.m.

Blue Ridge Country Club Millwood

Secrets of Charm Summer Fashions Enchant Readers

The article promotes feminine summer wear including a print dress with a monontonе coat and practical wraps for fluctuating weather. It highlights the jacket dress as suitable for day and night, notes sleeveless variants to avoid the undressed office look, and advises breathable fabrics while avoiding hobble skirts and tight bodices.

Secrets of Charm guide to personal appearance and measurements

The piece urges weather resistant fabrics and flattering shades for dress, promotes girdles and bras, and discourages bare legs. It touts a table to calculate ideal measurements from head to toe and offers a free copy of YOUR IDEAL MEASUREMENTS via a self addressed stamped envelope to Secrets of Charm in care of the newspaper.

Secrets of Charm

Boyce Receives Special ROTC Citation at Washington and Lee

The ROTC Unit at Washington and Lee University awards a special citation to Boyce for achievement and contribution to military training and leadership, highlighting dedication to campus and service.

of Boyce ROTC Washington and Lee University

Frederick Glaize to receive diploma from Episcopal High School

Frederick Glaize son of Mr and Mrs Fred Glaize Jr of Amherst Street will receive his diploma from Episcopal High School in Alexandria on June 6.

Frederick Glaize Fred Glaize, Jr Amherst St Episcopal High School Alexandria

Dorothy Robinson to Visit Parents This Weekend

Miss Dorothy Robinson will arrive today from New York City to spend the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Robinson of S Stewart Street.

Dorothy Robinson New York City Mrs Arthur Robinson S. Stewart St

Local families note graduations and visits across towns

The Rev. and Mrs. G R Womeldorf return from Bristol with daughter Katherine after her English AB at King College. Mrs. Ida L Wood of Baltimore hosts a surprise dinner in White Hall with guests including the Dodsons Stricks Hook Womeldorf Fishpan LaFollette Burdette and Larrick families. George Raymond Womeldorf Jr returns to Richmond after visiting his Womeldorf grandparents on W Cork Street.

G. R. Womeldorf Bristol King College Katherine Womeldorf Ida L. Wood Baltimore Holmes Wood White Hall Robert Dodson Garland Strick Stephens City Claggett Hook Womelsdorf Walter Fishpan Fleetwood Leonard LaFollette George Raymond Womeldorf, Jr Richmond Mr. Womeldorf W. Cork St

Modern Etiquette Clarifies Post-Visit Door and Names

Roberta Lee answers common household etiquette questions about host departure timing after guests leave, how to address inner envelopes for weddings, and the acceptability of naming an adopted son Junior.

Lesson in English By W. L. Gordon

W L Gordon explains common word usage distinctions. Differentiate conscious from aware and conscious of inner feelings versus outer events. Highlights on pronouncing epaulet and common misspellings insulating versus insolating.

W. L. Gordon

Sodafountain Rebels Stir Oklahoma A M Students

In Stillwater Oklahoma students at Oklahoma A M stir soda fountain fare with wild blends such as atomic punch whirlpool whizzes and bean soup milkshakes. Managers Vic Shiever and Eve Richardson handle bizarre orders while a foreign exchange student once requested macaroni soup instead of chicken noodle.

Stillwater Oklahoma Oklahoma A & M Student Union Bill Harmon Vic Shiever Eve Richardson Earl of

Sauce Recipes to Elevate Your Kitchen

Martha W. Levi offers simple sauces to impress guests. Apple sauce pairs with pork, using unpeeled apples, onion, tomato pulp and curry for rosy, sweetened flavor. Carrot sauce blends boiled carrots with salt, flour thickening, onion, and a touch of liquor from cooking. Olive sauce combines butter and flour to a smooth, bubbling finish.

Sauce and relish recipes for meat dishes and mint jelly

A cookery note describes browning a mixture then gradually adding bouillon and stirring until thick and smooth. It lists seasonings pepper paprika chopped olives green pepper celery and Pimiento with roast lamb pork steak or duck. Also includes mint jelly sauce with currant jelly orange juice minced mint leaves and cooler standing time. A steak sauce mixes lemon juice salt pepper Worcestershire and browned butter.

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Awial Capt R. Culver Miss Wilson Civic League Board Women's Civic League H. W. Butler, Jr Greystone Terrace Bobbie Conrad Mr. Gregory Huntsberrys Enuets W. Boscawen ST Winchester Virginia Clarence Fristoe Overall Ray Blosser Memorial Hospital Mary Good N. Braddock St Robert Good Spartansburg S. C Joe C. Sheetz A. C. Sheetz Berryville Ave Zeta Sigma Fraternity Clay B. Carr, Jr Snellings Florist Aive Pifer’s Loudoun St Winchester, Va John Robert Powers Herbert Larrick Miss Nancy Larrick Gaunt's Gaunt Roberta Lee Robert J. Johnston Swing Selby Lovett Bros Loudoun &T AP News BY Martha W. Levi Worth Duck the Commercial & Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Skyway Luggage Lady Baltimore Cather’s Department Store Winchester, Virginia Handley Parade Timberlake AAA Shoecenter, Inc Lovaoun St the Store For Quality Gifts OF Sterling Gorham Smame Greenbrier Chantilly Clove's Jewelry Store N. Loudoun St Gorr Rm Ott Taketa
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