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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1948

Page

8

Party Honors Mr and Mrs Er nest LaFollette of Erie Michigan

A society note describes a gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs Raymond Lafww Va for Mr and Mrs Ernest LaFollette of Erie Michigan. Attendees include numerous Lafollettes Penningtons Braithwaite Spaid and related families with extended guests.

LaFolette Ernest LaFollette Erie Mich Raymond la Glenump Hilda Kump Gentry Gray Margel Bur

Washington Visit For Stribling Daughters Guests Of Minnigerode

Mrs. John W. Stribling and daughters Shirley Carter and Ann arrived in Washington from Pensacola Florida and stay with Mr. and Mrs. John H. Minnigerode Amherst. Bible classes meet at 9 45 a m tomorrow in the Women’s Assembly room of the Adcock St Methodist church. Dorothy Benner will lead worship and Mrs J W Rosenberger will present the lesson. Miss Bula Affleck will sing a solo. News notes report several local hospital recoveries after operations.

John W. Stribling Shirley Carter Ann Washington Pensacola, Fla John H. Minnigerode Amherst S1 Margaret Collins Denny Womens Assembly Addoc St. Methodist Church Dorothy Benner J. W. Rosenberger Bula Affleck

Brooks Pharmacy Ad for Medicated Hand Lotion

An advertisement lists B and B Medicated Hand Lotion for chapped and rough skin priced at 35c and 50c at Brooks Pharmacy with phone number 6461 and prescription druggist services.

Brooks’ Pharmacy

Calendar of events for Winchester area clubs and groups

Calendar of events lists 3:45 p m Womens Auxiliary at Winchester Memorial Hospital Nurses home 7:30 p m Chanters at Market Street Methodist church 8 p m Madison lodge 8 p m Young Mothers Circle at Presbyterian church with Mrs Catherine Arnold 123 Glaize Ave 10 a m Dress design class open to all with Mrs Leon Slaven 25 W Picadilly St sponsored by Women s Civic League 12:15 p m Lions club at Sarah Zanehall No Century Club meeting 7:30 p m Board of control Exchange club at Dr Leon Slaven s office 7:30 p m American Legion 8 p m Moose club 211 N Loudoun St 8 p m Rebekah lodge

Womens Auxiliary Winchester Memorial Hospital Market St. Methodist Church Madison Lodge Young Mothers Circle Presbyterian Church Catherine Arnold Glaize Ave Leon Slaven W. Picadilly St Women’s Civic League Lions Club Sarah Zanehall Century Club Board of Control of Exchange Club American Legion Moose Club Loudoun St Rebekah Lodge

Winter Visitors Return to Homes and Colleges

City residents Mr. and Mrs. L. Jackson have returned to 115 Morgan St after wintering in St. Petersburg Florida. Miss Nancy Butler returns to Lynchburg College after spring vacation with her parents in Winchester. Her guest from Pittsburgh was Miss Doris Thomas. Comdr. W. A. Saunders USN retired of Saluda visited Wednesday with Mr and Mrs George Pully at Greystone Terrace.

Mrs. L. Jackson Morgan St St. Petersburg Fila Nancy Butler Lynchburg College Winchester Pittsburgh Doris Thomas Comdr W. A. Saunders USN Saluda George Pully Greystone Terrace Jane Funk Madison College C. Richard Funk Madison Marilyn Deavers Ruth McNamara Miss Deavers Joseph Deavers Miss McNamara L. K. MecNamara

Hedgesville Social Guests and Visits This April

Hedgesville West Virginia on April 2 reports Sunday guests for Hollis DeHaven including Grover Sherman and son Calvin DeHaven Mable Sherman Allen Strump and Walter Savile Violet Murphy returned home after visiting R C Sherman Jennie Shade was a Sunday guest of Calvin DeHaven Amos Anderson of Frederick Maryland visited aunt Jennie Coffinbarger at Tomehawk Lawrence Shade and children Ellaree Wanda and Jennie Shade visited friends in Martinsburg Sunny Addison Nesmith and son spent Friday with his parents in Glencary West Virginia Hollis DeHaven remains

Hedgesville, Va Hollis DeHaven Grover Sherman Calvin DeHaven Mable Sherman Allen Strump Walter Savile Violet Murphy R. C. Sherman Jennie Shade Amos Anderson Frederick, Md Jennie Coffinbarger Tomehawk Lawrence Shade Ellareee Wanda Martinsburg Addison Nesmith Glencary W. Va

Berryville Social Notes Highlight Easter Visits and Parties

Social notes report Easter visits across towns with family gatherings in Baltimore Madison College Washington and Lee University and Richmond. Residents entertained relatives including Jane Funk Marilyn Deavers Ruth McNamara Jane Carter Delpha Mae Mildred Childs and others while Linwood Wheeler and Earl Hill families hosted guests.

Easter visits and family gatherings in Virginia towns

The text notes residents returning to St Catherine s school in Richmond after Easter break. Mr and Mrs Clinton Polhamus and daughter Mary spent Easter with Colonel and Mrs Douglas Polhamus at Norfolk. Miss Mildred Granger of Tazewell and Emory and Henry College is spending spring vacation with Miss Nancy Wolfe at Olive Boy Stock.

St. Catherine's School Richmond Clinton Polhamus Mary Douglas C. Polhamus Norfolk Mildred Granger Tazewell, Va Emory and Henry College Emory, Va Nancy Wolfe Olive Boy Stock

Family News From The Farm And City Visits

Misses Delphia Mae and Mildred Childs returned to Washington after Easter with their parents Mr. and Mrs. Sam Childs. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Bayliss came from a ten day visit with their son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. farm near Ocean City Md. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sowers hosted James IL Heath of Harrisonburg at Shade Ruff farm.

Earl Brown Earl Brown Jr Washington and Lee University Gilbert Longerbeam Maurice Longerbeam Dianne Front Royal Sam Childs Easter Delpha Mae and Mildred Childs Delphia Mae Washington Mrs Sam_ Childs Edwin Bayliss Ocean City Frank Sowers Shade Ruff Farm James IL Heath Harrisonburg

Church Services and Schedules Across Winchester Area

A roundup lists multiple churches and pastors in Winchester with Sunday school times worship and communion plans. Included are Presbyterian Methodist Reformed Episcopal Nazarene Congregational Christian and Catholic congregations with weekday activities and special services noted.

Men's Bible Class Notices

The Lutheran church class meets 9:45 a.m. Sunday with Rev. W. E. Eisenberg teaching. The Presbyterian class installs new officers at 9:45 a.m. Sunday with Ronald S. Wilson teaching and Everett A. Conner performing selections. The Market St Wesleyan class at Market St. Methodist church gathers 9:45 a.m. Sunday.

Grace Lutheran William E. Eisenberg Luther League The Lutheran Church W. E. Eisenberg Frank T. McFadden Presbyterian Church Ronald S. Wilson Everett A. Conner Market St. Methodist Church

Intercommunion Tenets Outlined by Episcopal Church

The Protestant Episcopal church publishes a 13 page statement on faith and order to guide talks on intercommunion with the Presbyterian church and other Christian bodies. It centers on the Chicago quadrilateral four standards and lists key figures including chairman Rt. Rev. Robert E. L. Strider and secretary Very Rev. Alexander Z. Zabriskie.

New York Protestant Episcopal Church Presbyterian Church United States of America Protestant Episcopal Joint Church Unity Commission On Approaches Chicago Joint Commission On Approaches To Unity of the Robert E. L. Strider Wheeling W. Va Alexander Z. Zabriskie Alexandria, Va

Lesson In English by W. L. Gordon

A compact English lesson lists common word misuses and pronunciation tips. It highlights abbreviations, misspellings, and a daily vocabulary goal with the word commendation meaning praise and a quotation on censure as praise.

W. L. Gordon Kentucky St. Evremond

Mounting aid in riding with groom present

In modern etiquette the primary responsibility for assisting a woman onto a horse lies with her escort rather than the groom. The companion should offer assistance if needed, ensuring comfort and consent, while the groom remains unobtrusive and respectful of the couple's dynamic.

Easter services and community notices in Pleasant

Mr. Pleasant Rev Messick closed the revival meeting with four young people received. The sunrise Easter service drew a large crowd. Dinner guests at Mr. and Mrs J John Perry included several families. Miss Mildred Racey spent Easter at home. Mrs. Carrie Boyce remains a patient at Winchester Memorial Hospital improving. Stanley Bishop visited Mr. and Mrs. John Perry. Margaret Cook of Washington spent Easter with Dorsey Ritter. Lewis Moore and family returned home after years in Norfolk.

Messick J John Perry Zirkle Williams Edward Perry Woodrow Perry Messers Bobby Ralpha Russell Charles Lake Mildred Racey Carrie Boyce Winchester Memorial Hospital Stanley Bishop John Perry Margaret Cook Washington Dorsey Ritter Lewis Moore Norfolk

Help Keep Virginia Green Be Careful with Fire and Cigarettes

Public safety notice urges Virginians to prevent wildfires by cautious behavior with fire and cigarettes throughout the year. Emphasizes prevention and personal responsibility in rural and forested areas.

Virginia Green

Conversational Etiquette and Menu Term Meaning

A quiz on table manners suggests a woman’s companion handles dismounting and children should be encouraged to join conversations at table. It also defines chateau briand as a center cut fillet of beef.

Chateau Briand

Godet Lady Suit Pattern 4903 in Belle Silhouette

Advertises Godet Lady suit pattern 4903 with Belle Silhouettes and slimming waist effect. Includes illustrated instructions and sizes 12 to 20, size 16 needs 37 8 yards of 39 inch fabric. Send 25 cents to Winchester Star Pattern Dept New York. Also offers Spring Pattern Book with catalog and a free hat and bag pattern.

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

Also Mentioned on This Page

Florida Freland Kent Millwood D. W. Ritenour Memorial Hospital Charles Rinker Fairmont Ave Winchester Hospital Clive Copenhaver Mary Elizabeth Reynolds Gust Devas America Hedgesville Grove’s J. W. Grove Furniture CO Berryville Ernest Gosnell Baltimore William Barnett Edward Barnett Academy St University of Richmond Barnetts George Pope Vienna Edgar Carter Jane Carter Washington, D. C Walnut Ave Josephine Drury Martha Washington College Eleanor Orr Dorsey Lacy Ritter Bowling Green T. P. Marks Rice Levi Nattie I. Humston R. Carrington Paulette First Baptist Church Orange Emily McCormick Frances Wolfe Bayard Stevens Katherine McDonald Gertrude Lindy Norwood Mr. Linwood Wheeler Lucy Wheeler Earl Hill Harry Hill Charles Town Martha Lou Wisecarver Charlottesville Mrs. Fleming Wisecarver Earl Richard Linda Sue Ellen Mae Norwalk Ohio Richard Howard White Margaret Alice Shackleford G. W. Shackleford Debhia Clark Robert Wilson Bordertown N. J Edward Shuck Hagerstown Joe Sterling Marylin Sensil Hedgeville Temple Homer Gordon Skeeter Levi Wickliff Betty McGehee Peggy Moore Palmer Beverley de Luxe Bendos Winchester Presbyterian Ronald Apostolic H. T. McGolerick Braddock St. Methodist T. J. Hawkins Norval M. Hottle Roy Breg WSCS Centenary Reformed L. Flickinger Christ Episcopal James B. Roe Church of the Nazerene A. L. Lepley T. Swisher Sam Silek NYPS Congregational Christian R. A. Whitten Bible School O. A. Baazle Cork St First Assembly of God M. N. Zezzo First Baptist B. T. Clark Highland Ave Presbyterian Joseph S. Ducknall Elwood Willey Lee Rinker John Mann Methodist E. H. Jackson Alexander P. Shaw Jr. Sr Market St Montague Ave Edward A. Plunkett Macedonia Round Hill Mt. Carmel Eee Christian Science W. Boscawen St Eeseee Sacred Heart Catholic Julian Bullock Episcopal Church By Roberta Lee Ultra Feminine Mr. Pleasant Kernstown Cabin Camp Shenandoah Valley Gaunt Th Bank Commercial & Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation S. Braddock St Deltox Cather’s Gta Ohlams Baptist’s Rexall Drug Store M. J. Baptist Stephens City Wright Lovett Bros N. Loudoun St Puritan Timberlake N. Loudoun Amergan Baltimore Sun Sunda Shenandoah News Agency Haldeman’s
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