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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1948

Page

10

Gardens that Take Care of Themselves event at Lord Fairfax Club

Mrs. Milton Radcliffe hosted the Lord Fairfax Garden club meeting on Tuesday with president Mrs. Lillian Babb presiding. Guest speaker Mrs. Sam Brooks spoke on gardens that require little care as fall flowers were showcased and awards were given in large medium small and miniature classes to several members including Mrs. John W. Rice Mrs. Madlyn Myers and Glen Seabright.

Milton Radcliffe Lord Fairfax Garden Club Lillian Babb Sam Brooks John W. Rice Madlyn Myers Fred Stine Leonard Riley Leo Riley Charles Ks Chester Riley Milton Liffe John W.ice Glen Seabright

Handley Graduates Enter Colleges

Handley graduates enter colleges as several youths enroll at VPI and Virginia Military Institute. James B Hyatt and William Earl Hyatt, sons of Earl and Mrs. Hyatt, attend VPI along with George Eagle Jr., son of Jana and Mr. George Eagle Sr. Peyton J. Marshall Jr., son of the Marshalls, also joins Virginia Military Institute. Mr. and Mrs. Hardenburg host English visitor Mrs W Taylor visiting Canada and returning home. Channing visits Washington after staying with the Larricks at 403 W Clifford St. Robert Fuller of Place plans a motor trip with Mrs Fuller. Susan Baker remains with her grandmother in New York for a week.

James B. Hyatt Earl Hyatt Eugene Cunningham A. D. Cunninghas VPI William Earl Hyatt Reat George Eagle Jana George Eagle Sr Fists Larrick E. Channing Channing Mrs. Kert Larrick W. Clifford St Baker Washington Susan Baker Week Siatheor New York Joseph Massie Berryville Joseph Massie Sr James M.thomson Thomson A. J. Solari New Orleans

Evening events lineup for September 23 24

The Evening Star lists a calendar of events with times and venues including Alcoholic Menegota at Boyce Parish Hall 7 30 pm and a Braddock Street church Young Adult Fellowship at 208 Shawnee Ave 8 pm with officer elections, a Mens Fellowship at 8 pm and a Civic League bake sale at Northern Virginia Power on Friday with Woodmen of the World events in the evening.

Boyce Parish Hall Braddock St Ray Gatewood Shawnee Ave Albin Stan Hawks Civic League Northern Virginia Power Woodmen of the World

Church Auxiliary Hosts Tea for Handley Teachers

The women's auxiliary of Christ Episcopal church plans a tea for Handley school teachers in the Tilford room of the parish hall at 4 30 p m Friday. Ebenezer church Ladies Aid meets at Mrs N L Smith Gainesboro at 8 p m Friday. Good Friend class of A B church gathers at 7 30 p m Friday in the church basement.

Women’s Auxiliary Christ Episcopal Church Handley Schools Tilford Bred Ladies Aid of Ebenezer Church

Helen Woore Honored At Bridge Party

Miss Elsie Rosenberger hosted at 216 W Clifford a bridge party honoring Helen Woore who will wed Charles Hirth of Pittsburgh this Saturday.

Helen Woore Elsie Rosenberger Clifford Charles Hirth Pittsburgh

Births Reported for Several Couples in Local Homes

Birth notices list multiple families welcomed by name. Inclu des Francis Paynes girl with Garnet Brady as former name, Edsell Keller girl with Virginia Barnes as former name at 13 S Loudoun St, Clemency Penwell girl with Audrey Carper as former name at 802 S Kent St, Hugh Anderson girl, Thomas Shepace boy, Stanley Clevenger girl with Martha Collins as former name, James Debergh Riverton boy with Mary as former name.

Francis Payne Payne Garnet Brady Edsell Keller S. Loudoun St Keller Virginia Barnes Clemency Penwell S. Kent St Penwell Audrey Carper Hugh Anderson Anderson Orpha Didamca Thomas Shepace Shepherd Lena Ply Stanley Clevenger W. Leicester Sr Clevenger Martha Collins St. A James Debergh Riverton Debergh Mary

4-H Girls Prepare For County-wide Fair

The Freder ic k county 4-H fair features a new educational exhibit by 4-H clubs coordinated by Mary Triplett and a roster of chairmen for sections such as home beautification clothing and demonstrations. Exhibits due by noon Sept 29 with entries across canning baking sewing and housekeeping and a clothing dress revue open to all 4-H girls.

Frederick County FFA FHA Canning Mary Triplett Fed Wilda Jean Act Kathryn Hulver Alice White Ruth Rinker Ruth Snapp Ann Arnold Wolfe Nancy Larrick Mary Hollar Roxanne Rogers Nancy Baker Elizabeth Cather Louise Shingas Phyllis Howard Freda Milton Virginia Boyce Dorothy Line HD Club

Winchester AAUW hears Hofer on Switzerland visit

September Winchester branch of the American Association of University Women met at Mrs. Richard Lewis home with tea hosted by several members. President Mrs. McSherry Lupton led the business session as guest speaker Mr. C. E. Hofer recounted incidents from his summer trip to Switzerland.

Winchester American Assn. of University Women Richard Lewis Winslow Porter John Carl Morgan Douglas Cather Dorothy Cooper McSherry Lupton C. E. Hofer Switzerland

Garden Club Speaker and Award Winners Report

The Little Garden club hosted guest speaker Mrs. Paul Haldeman at Mrs. Philip Glaize's home. Awards in several classes honored Mrs. E. W. Lacy Jr. and Mrs. Philip Glaize, with blue ribbons for arrangements and a flower specimen. Guests included Arlington visitor Mrs. George W. Gaither and several luncheon attendees in Summit Point and Berryville.

Little Garden Club Philip Glaize Paul Haldeman E. W. Lacy Jr John Pennypacker Lewis Barton Breckenridge Lewis Allen Paul Thomson James Breckenridge Summit Point W. Va

Wives of Diplomats Also Get Training

Washington reports that wives of foreign service officers receive lectures and open forums at the Foreign Service School. A 32 page mimeographed guide on protocol covers letters of assignment, calling cards, greetings, dress, and etiquette for visits abroad.

Washington Pla Foreign Service School State Department Foreign Service

Etiquette Q and A on name signs and table manners

A reader asks if a woman should add Mrs John in parentheses after signing as Mary Gray. The etiquette guidance says no. It also covers serving dinner, stating the maid should remove dishes after the guests finish a course. Finally it notes a man should not walk between two women and should walk on the outside.

P.F P. R John Gray Mary Gray John

Miss Bea Lovett Entertained Ahead of City Nuptials

Pre nuptial events for Miss Bea Lovett of this city and her coming marriage to Mr. Edward Gale of New York included a North Braddock Street dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Abe Leven for the couple and close family. Mrs. B E Forney hosted a miscellaneous shower at East Clifford Street with rainbow decorations and a phonograph record by Mr. Gale. Guests included Mrs. J. H. Taylor and others, with light refreshments served after.

Bea Lovett Edward Gale New York York In Abe Leven North Braddock St BE. P Forney Miss Lovest Robert Vorney East Clifford St Eloise George Pat Patton Robert Forney B. P. Forney Charlotte Larrick Edna Siberty Ruth Lovett

Lesson In English by W. L. Gordon

Short instructional notes on English usage pronunciation and spelling. Covers misused phrases mispronounced words misspellings and word study. Highlights correct forms for shall be unable to go blase pronunciation of a as in ask and gay and provides definitions for idiomatic usage with example.

New Sew Pattern 4642 Slim Flare Jumper Designs

The Winchester Evening Star advertises pattern 4642 offering a slim flare jumper with large pockets and adjustable waist line in sizes 12 to 20. Includes illustrated instructions and is described as easy to sew and versatile for fall and winter fashion.

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

Electrical fires from equipment faults threaten homes

About 70,000 fires annually in the United States result from misuse of electrical equipment and defective wiring. Rabbits produce litters of five to six young at a time, growing to maturity in roughly six months.

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