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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1950
Page
8
Mr and Mrs William Ralph announce the engagement of their daughter Roberta to Charles Thomas Kemp Jr of Woodage Hall Baltimore Maryland. The wedding is set for November 11 at the Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Invitations issued for the marriage of Nell Hancock Murrell daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Woodson Withers Murrell of Lynchburg to John Wesley Craft. The ceremony is set for Thursday November 23 at 2 o clock in the First Baptist Church Lynchburg.
October 30 events include Madison Lodge at 8 p.m. and Municipal Band at Rouss Hall. Winchester clubs meet at George for the annual gathering. October 31 features Lions Club at George Washington Hotel at 12 15 p.m. Halloween events include a parade at 7 p.m. and party at the Plaza, Gene Krupa Show at the Armory 7 30 p.m. Rebekah Lodge 8 p.m. AA at Friendship Fire Hall 8 p.m. Moose Club 8 p.m. Teen-age dance at 10 p.m. and JCC Halloween dance at 10 p.m.
Dorothy Mae Clevenger daughter of Herbert Clevenger wed Gordon Lee Staples son of Howard and Mrs Staples at Berryville Presbyterian Church. Rev James Mohler officiated. Bride wore madder wine gabardine suit with pink orchid corsage. A small reception followed at the bride’s brother’s home before a northern wedding trip.
The York Inn offers a buffet dinner this Sunday from 5 to 9 p m at 2.25 per adult and 1.25 for children under ten. Eat all you want as your appetite desires. Phone 5314 for Reservations.
The Withers and Garron families announced the Berryville wedding this afternoon at 4 at the bride’s parents home. The ceremony was officiated by Rev. Percy D. White with Miss Wilbur M. Gaunt at the piano and a reception following. Out-of-town guests gathered from Kentucky Maryland Ohio West Virginia and Virginia. The couple plan home in Berryville after a Florida trip.
Handley High School gallery hosts final showing of 32 water color paintings from leading California artists. Miss Katherine Pannell calls it one of the finest groups. praised by hundreds of students. Sponsored by the American Association of University Women.
Mr Powell of New York is visiting for the weekend at a home on West Cork Street with Miss Sophie Baker and Miss Frances P Page. The trio are guests during the weekend social visit in the city.
Births today list four newborns. Mr and Mrs James M Bowman Needmore WV welcome a girl. Mrs Bowman is the former Reva Lee. Mr and Mrs John Peacemaker Bloomery Star Route welcome a boy. Mrs Peacemaker is the former Daisy Shipway. Mr and Mrs Ralph Ritenour Stephens City greet a girl. Mrs Ritenour is the former Shirley Tucker. Mr and Mrs Gene Hoover Stephenson announce a boy. Mrs Hoover is the former Doris Brown.
A quick acting driver, John C. Fahy, saw his truck become driverless after a collision. He sprang to the running board, leaped aboard, and steered the vehicle toward the curb to stop it before it entered traffic.
The piece outlines daily beauty routines to transform plain looks into attractive appearances. It stresses consistency with cleansing foundation rouge powder lipstick and neat hair plus fifteen minutes daily to study facial features and suitable cosmetics. It urges seeking expert advice and practicing styles for lasting impact. A second section promotes a guide to a successful career with wardrobe tips and a request to mail 10 cents for a National Newspaper Service pamphlet.
Home Demonstration achievement activities are planned with 4-H clubs across several towns. Meetings include Gore HD Club with Mrs. Leslie Lucas on Nov 1 at 2 pm, Hayfield with Marcus Adams at 7:30 pm, Front Royal pig project banquet and HD Day preparations at First Baptist Church, Shawnee and North Frederick gatherings, and a Nov 3 Home Achievement Day at First Baptist Church.
A reader asks if a girl should thank a date for a movie and refreshments. An usher etiquette note suggests men sit out one dance with a non-dancing hostess. White carnations remain a favored boutonniere for ushers at church weddings.
A swordfish leapt into a 10 foot boat in Singapore waters, struck the Malay fisherman with a deep flesh wound and nearly capsized the craft before diving back. The incident highlights dangerous marine encounters and vessel safety concerns.
Dessert feature presents Apricot Chiffon Pie with gelatin lemon juice apricot nectar sugar salt lemon rind and coconut. The recipe guides folding stiff egg whites into a cooled gelatin mixture then filling a 9 inch shell and chilling. Serves 6 to 8.
A short English lesson defines fondling and foundling and explains the daily word ASSIDUOUS meaning constant diligence. It includes a sample sentence and a list of synonyms such as jolly jovial and vivacious.
Twenty year old Prince Baudouin to receive 30 million Belgian francs annually for state duties and estate upkeep. King Leopold to get six million francs while former Prince Regent Charles and Queen Mother Elizabeth receive four million each. A residential estate near Waterloo titled Argenteuil is allotted to Prince Charles.
Advertises pattern 4980 a women style with deep yoke and sweet neck line in sizes 34 through 50. Includes yardage for size 36 and illustrated instructions. Send 25 cents to Anne Adams Win chester Star Pattern Dept. New York for pattern and Fall Winter Pattern Book with kid dress from shirt and Christmas gift ideas.
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