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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1949

Page

8

Students Depart for Colleges and a Local Wedding

A series of notices lists students heading to Williamstown Longwood Farmville Fredericksburg Williamsburg and Charlottesville colleges including Williams Mary Washington and the University of Virginia. A Jennerstown Pa wedding links Delores Shaffer to Earl Ray Bell with Sept 13 ceremony performed by Rev Cephas Fahnestock and plans to reside with the bride’s relatives.

Delores Irene Shaffer Mack Shaffer Jennerstown Earl Ray Bell Park Bell Somerset Cephas Fahnestock

Calendar of Events Busy Week Plan

September 19 events include Chanters at Market Street church Madison lodge and Municipal band at Rouss hall. September 20 features a Braddock Street Methodist seminar Lions club at George Washington hotel Board of Control Glaize Bros Moose hall and Elks and Covenant clubs at George Washington hotel.

Market St Madison Lodge Rouss Hall Braddock St. Methodist Church Lions Club George Washington Hotel Board of Control, Nee Club Glaize Bros Moose Club Moose Hall Orenants Club Elks Club

Frederick County Home Demonstration Plan For 1950

The HD Committee approved the annual program starting next December and elected two officers Mrs Walter Solomon as vice chair and Mrs Ray Hicks as secretary. Treasurer Alma Crosen reported 714 in balance and a 576 field day lunch. A cafeteria planning group for the consolidated high school was named along with helpers for the 1950 year book. Monthly activities were outlined from December to November with focus on crafts, kitchen, slip covers, freezing foods, citizenship and meal planning. Miss Shirley noted club growth from 11 to 14 clubs and urged long term goal planning.

Frederick Virginia .Mason Ralph Bauserman Agnes Shirley Marl Hannum Club Choice Shirley Iss Shirley

Mary Golladay Weds Douglas Ebert in Braddock Street Church

Mary Catherine Golladay wed Douglas Ebert in a Sept. 5 double ring ceremony at Braddock Street Methodist Church. The couple, to reside in Charlottesville, left for a Florida trip and plan to establish home near the University of Virginia.

W. L. Golladay Mary Catherine Douglas Ebert I. W. Ebert William Archer Wright Braddock St. Methodist Church Marjorie Galladay Michael Boscaino Brooklyn N. Y Blanca Danley Frances Ebert Florida Ebert Charlottesville University of Virginia

Round Hill and Local 4 H Club Schedule

Weekly schedule lists 4 H club meetings at Round Hill Hayfield West Frederick Stephens City White Hall and other venues with demonstrations on oven meals salads nutritious school lunches and citizenship plus notices about fair exhibits and contests on September 22 through 24 and reminders to bring entries to Wednesday night.

Round Hill Round Hill Community Hall Hayfield Isaac Moore Jr West Frederick Ee Racey Stephens City Stephens City Theatre Virginia White Hall Stonewall High School Armel Armel School Evandale Carroll Sélenberger Friendly Grove Mountain Falls Store Albin Albin Presbyterian Church

Water Color Contest Offers Five Prizes in Berryville

Five prizes are offered for the Luta Payneer Hendricks amateur water color contest in Berryville at the community building October 21 to 23. First prize is 25 dollars, second 15 dollars, with two honorable mentions earning five dollars each. The Blue Ridge Art League exhibit runs parallel and is open to professionals and amateurs, offering a 25 dollar first prize and 15 dollar second. Genevieve Hendricks sponsors a popular vote prize for the best picture in either event. General chairman is Mrs. Agnes Calloway. prospectus and entry cards available from her or from libraries in Purcellville Winchester Berryville Charles Town and from Frances Allen in Leesburg.

Luta Payneer Hendricks Berryville Blue Ridge Art League Genevieve Hendricks Agnes Calloway Purcellville Winchester Charles Town Frances Allen Leesburg

Rummage Sale and Local Meetings Highlight Week

The Rebekah lodge holds a rummage sale from 6 to 10 p m September 23 and all day September 24 at the Cooper building at Loudoun and Piccadilly. Basil Starkey Shenandoah police council scout executive will speak at Mc Faden Bible class Presbyterian church at 9 45 a m tomorrow. Nan Purcell of F Cork Street hosts visitors including sister Louise Snyder and Mr and Mrs Martin of Baltimore with other relatives in attendance.

Rebekah Lodge Cooper Building Loudoun and Piccadilly St Starkey Basil Starkey Shenandoahares Council McFaden Presbyterian Church Miss Purcell Nan Purcell F Cork St Louise Snyder Martin Baltimore Mrs. Snyder Charles Cameron Bunker Hill W. Va

Births Reported at Local Homes This Month

Birth notices list four newborns with their parents and residences. Mr and Mrs John Parsons welcome a boy at 710 North Loudoun Street, with Mrs Parsons formerly Miss Kattie Bryant. Mr and Mrs Hubert Lewis of Stephenson receive a girl, Mrs Lewis formerly Miss Ethel Anderson. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Lorenz of Strasburg welcome a girl, Mrs Lorenz formerly Miss Wilma Boals. Mr and Mrs Harry Rippeon of 1001 South Cameron Street have a boy, with Mrs Rippeon formerly Miss Elsie Burke.

John Parsons N. Loudoun St Parsons Kattie Bryant Hubert Lewis Stephenson Lewis Ethel Anderson Lawrence Lorenz Strasburg Lorenz Wilma Boals Harry Rippeon S. Cameron St Rippeon Elsie Burke

Community notes from White Post reflect visits and obituaries

White Post notes recount residents returning from trips and hospitals, enrollments at Randolph Macon academy, visits to relatives in California and Texas, weekend gatherings, and community events. A memorial service at Meade Memorial Episcopal Church honored Dr. Charles O. Dearmont with Rev. J. A. Figg and speaker Burr P. Harrison. Clarke county Lions club contributed collection plates accepted by State Senator Raymond Guest.

White Post Paul Barbour Fishborne Military Academy Waynesboro Lilly Carper Robert Buckley Happy Bell Catherine Meade Hunt Washington Edward Lee Dudley Massey Winchester Hospital Page Lee William Thompson Houston Texas Buzzy Jones Randolph Macon Academy Barry Johnny Lee Susan Jones George Jones Cal L. J. Taylor Jr Mr. Taylor L. J. Taylor Sr Norfolk Howard Pletch Ernest Elsen White Post Community Club Meade Conley Granville Snyder Winchester Meade Memorial Episcopal Church Charles O. Dearmont J. A. Figg Burr P. Harrison Flory Clarke County Lions Club Raymond Guest

Modern Etiquette Q and A from Roberta Lee

A Q and A on courtesy discusses whether touching a hat suffices when speaking to a girl and if a hostess should protest guests leaving. It sets a wedding invitation timeline of about three weeks and notes that clean eggs retain quality longer than dirty ones.

Lesson In English by W. L. Gordon

Daily vocabulary note by W. L. Gordon on misuse and pronunciation. Highlights include usage suggestions for has been proved many times and guidance on the word laconic with an example sentence. Also covers spelling tips for occasion and guidance on pronunciation of incomparable.

W. L. Gordon

Grandstand fashion pattern preview with Anne Adams

A vintage sewing notice invites readers to order pattern 4500 for teens in sizes 10 to 16 with plaid and plain fabrics and patch pockets. It promises easy use, complete illustrated instructions, and a fall winter catalog by Anne Adams including a free hat pattern with book optional for fifteen cents more.

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

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