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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1948

Page

10

Dinner party honors upcoming wedding in Sacred Heart church

Miss Rebecca Lodge hosted guests at the Hotel Jack Coffee Shop for a dinner in honor of Miss Colleen Shine who will wed Mr. Wallace Dill at 4 p.m. on October 23 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Guests included Miss Kathryn Maloney and others, with several family members also present.

Rebecca Lodge Hotel Jack Colleen Shine Sacred Heart Catholic Church Wallace Dill Kathryn Maloney Ebnor Summel Nancy Lodge Martha Rees Regina Shine Gertrude Stump Ethel Funk John Manuel John L. Shine Jack Whitmore

Winchester Calendar of Events Activities This Weekend

Friday events include the Winchester Camera Club meeting at Valley Photo Center at 7 30 p m and Woodmen of the World at 8 p m On Saturday from 10 a m to 4 p m a rummage sale at the Episcopal church parish hall sponsored by the Women’s Auxiliary of Winchester Hospital.

Winchester Camera Club Valley Photo Center Woodmen of the World Episcopal Church Parish Hell Women’s Auxiliary of Winchester Hospital

Joyce Jolliffe Thompson Christened in Old Dress

Joyce Jolliffe Thompson, daughter of S Sgt and Mrs Alvin S Thompson of Arlington, christened Oct 3 in Emmanuel Chapel Boyce, Rev George P Craighill officiating. Godmother Mrs J B McKay and sponsors include Mr Marshall Willingham and Mrs Burwell Thompson. Mrs Virginia Brideau visiting parents here.

Joyce Jolliffe Thompson S-Sgt Alvin S. Thompson Arlington Emmanuel Chapel Boyce George P. Craighill Joyce J. B. McKay Marshall Willingham Burwell Thompson

S. Sgt. Baker E. Russell Returns to Spokane

S. Sgt. Baker E. Russell arrives at the Army Air Field in Spokane Washington after a three week visit with his mother Mrs Grace Russell on Virginia Ave

Baker E. Rusell Spokane Baker E. Russell Army Air Field Washington Grace Russell Virginia Ave

Arlington Bride Betti Branner Weds Robert Edwards

In Arlington Epworth Methodist Church wedding joins Miss Betty Lee Branner daughter of Mr and Mrs George L Branner to Robert Joseph Edwards son of Mr R L Edwards and Mrs John O Roberts of Guam. Rev James A Dudley officiated amid white roses and lilies. reception at the bride’s home.

Robert J. Edwards Betty Lee Branner George Lester Branner Arlington Robert Joseph Edwards R. L. Edwards John O. Roberts Guam Epworth Methodist Church James Allen Dudley Harry Barbour Shirlee Proctor Jean Sweeney Patricia Boudreaux Jean Rae Branner Tom Chambers Garland Dorsey James William Brown Jimmy Simpson James Veater Earl Grove James Williams Edwards Glen Carlin Drive East Falls Church Eastern High School Theta Pi Sorority Royal Order of Job’s Daughters Washington and Lee High School Pacific 4Th Marine Division Benjamin Massey Stephens City Brisco Snapp Mamie Ridings Nellie O’linger Genevieve Massey Carl Martin Ottie Dorsey Virginia Branner George Branner

Stephens City Home Makers Hold Monthly Meeting

The Stephens City Future Home Makers chapter met Wednesday night with President Miss Betty Brill presiding. Secretary Miss Margaret Brumback read the minutes and the treasurer reported. The group decided to initiate all new members on October 21.

Stephens City Future Home Makers Betty Brill Margaret Brumback

Mrs Robert Sutton Reported Improving

Mrs. Robert Sutton of 248 East Street, who has been in Winchester hospital since Monday, is reported to be improving.

Robert Sutton East St Winchester Hospital

Two Local Families Welcome Baby Girls

Mr. and Mrs. William D. Vaught of 118 Valley Ave. announce a daughter born October 13. Mrs. Vaught is the former Dorothy Braithwaite. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Wymer of Strasburg announce a daughter. Mrs. Wymer is the former Helen Reedy.

William D. Vaught Valley Ave Vaught Dorothy A. Braithwaite Kenneth Wymer Strasburg Wymer Helen Reedy

Wing Span Range for American Barred Owls

The American barred owl shows a wingspan of 43 to 45 inches with females modestly larger than males.

Mrs Slavin Hosts Luncheon for Margaret Clark and Noted Visitors

Mrs. Leon Slavin entertained yesterday with a luncheon at the Chanticleer Inn honoring Miss Margaret Clark of Honolulu who is visiting Charlestown with her sister Mrs. R. J. Funkhouser and in honor of Mrs. Thomas Booth of London England visiting her father Dr. Hunter McGuire and Mrs. McGuire.

Mrs Leon Slavin Margaret Clark Honolulu Chanticleer Inn Charlestown R. J. Funkhouser Thomas Booth London England Hunter McGuire McGuire

Woman's Civic League Honors Teachers and Staff Nurses

The Woman's Civic League hosted a tea at Mrs. Virgil Strader's home for public school faculty and Winchester hospital staff nurses. Guests toured chrysanthemums and autumn flowers as the event, led by hospitality chair Mrs. Dieckman and president Mrs. Beattie, expanded into a stylish gathering and annual welcome.

Winchester Hospital Woman’s Civic League Virgil Strader S. Washington St Civic League Strader George Dieckman The W. W. Beattie League

Home Agent Weekly Schedule and Club Events

Weekly schedule lists field work and achievement day plans. Activities include USDA council meeting at the Courthouse, HD club meetings at Mrs Solomons and various schools, cake and bread demonstrations, and business meetings led by club leaders. Notes upcoming dates Oct 26 county meeting and Oct 28 annual HD achievement day.

Usda Council Courthouse Hayfield HD Club Mrs. Solomons Stonewall First Baptist Church

Berryville Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Faculty Meeting

Social notes from Berryville record visits by James Hill of Washington and Arthur F. Drake of Lanai City Hawaii in Winchester, with Edgar P. Carter Jr. returning to Washington. Berryville school faculty attending the District Education Association meeting at Wilson Memorial High School in Fishersville included Patsy Holland J C Huffman D G Cooley William E Boyce Eva Massey George Grove plus several others.

Berryville District Education Association Wilson Memorial High School Fishersville, We Patsy Holland J. C. Huffman D. G. Cooley William E. Boyce Eva Massey George Grove Dorothy Wedell Margaret Capelka Glen Sanderlin Mary Holmes Chester Rockwell Nancy Bristow Garnet Levi, Jr Georgianna Glascock Stella D. Moore W. E. Hart Clifton Price

Arrangements Chairwoman Named for Legion Card Party

Mrs. Robert Womeldorph elected chairman for arrangements as the American Legion post auxiliary plans its annual card party on November 16 at the George Washington hotel. Patrons urged to make early reservations.

Robert Womeldorph American Legion Post Auxiliary George Washington Hotel

Modern Etiquette Q&A on spills, dress, and toasts

A guest should offer a brief apology if a glass spills. A girl unsure about formal attire should ask her escort if the dance is formal. The best man should propose the toast to the bride and groom at a wedding reception.

Often Misspelled Presentment Confuses Readers

A note discusses common misspellings of presentment and related terms including presentation and synonyms like puzzle mystify and bewilder. The piece highlights how misused forms create confusion for readers and writers.

Simple summer dress pattern with illustrated instructions

An easy to sew dress pattern features clever cuts and cuffs for a slender look and tested fit. Available in sizes 34 to 48, size 36 uses 37 yards of 39 inch fabric. Send 25 cents to Winchester Evening Star pattern dept with name address zone size and style number.

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

Lesson In English by W L Gordon

Lesson on word usage notes that overly is dialectal and should be replaced by a clearer term. It gives guidance on avoiding vague phrases and choosing precise descriptions for speech and style.

W. L. Gordon

Daily Word Lesson Promotes Diligence and Vocabulary Growth

A reading prompt highlights the word diligence with a quote about life expectations. It urges repeated use to build vocabulary and discipline in study.

Confucius

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