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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1955

Page

4

Lesson on Refractory and Word Choice by W L Gordon

A study notes common word issues with usage and pronunciation. It defines refractory as obstinate and intractable and gives examples about its application in a teacher’s view of students and family relations.

Fashion Show Tea To Be Served By Mothers Club

The Mothers' Club of the Negro Day Nursery hosts a fashion show at 2 30 p m to raise funds for the nursery building. Tea served after the show at Fairmount 311 Fairmount Avenue with eight club members assisting and nine pouring directors or officials aiding the event. Fifty two ensembles from Modernage Shoppe feature a French original and outfits from American houses. Prizes will be awarded and parking is on the Friends Meeting House lawn.

Mothers’ Club Negro Day Nursery Mary Beamer Violet Harris Doris Thompson Margaret Washington Sadie Williams Stewart Bell, Jr Philip B. Glaize Robert Kern J. Thomas Kremer F. L. Largent Jr Virgil Strader, Sr Friends Meeting House

Goodes Celebrated on 40th Wedding Anniversary

The Rev and Mrs S J Goode were honored by Capon Bridge and Ebenezer congregations on the fortieth anniversary at a church social in Capon Bridge. Checks from each church, a two tier cake, and reminiscences of 1912 and the 1915 Rosenberger marriage were shared.

S. J. Goode West Monmouth St Capon Bridge Christian Church Goode Goodes Ebenezer Christian Church Whitacre Mr. Goode Ray Wolford Capon Bridge

Leader warns Democrats will need sharp weapons in 1956 race

Governor George M. Leader of Pennsylvania told a Democratic fund raising banquet that if Eisenhower runs in 1956 the Democrats will need sharp weapons to challenge his record. He said the party must illuminate failures and defend the two party system while criticizing a “millionaires’ party” run by the administration.

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Little Chess Pies Flourished In Southern Kitchens

The article details regional variations of Tennessee Virginia and Maryland chess pies. It lists precise ingredients and methods for crusts and fillings including butter sugar eggs and vanilla. It notes baking times temperatures and hints to improve with brown sugar and cream.

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Modern Etiquette Q&A with Roberta Lee

A reader wonders if missing a wedding after a bridal shower invitation is rude. The answer: yes, shower invites imply wedding invites. A man should rise when his partner leaves to dance and when she returns. Sundays are best for a casual call.

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