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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1948

Page

8

Woman of the Week Mrs Charles A Anderson of GAA

Pauline Elizabeth Garber, later Mrs Charles A Anderson, is the GAA president in her first term, mother of two boys, and resident at 328 W Piccadilly St Angerona Terrace. The 27 year old club promotes physical education and civic work. GAA membership is 55 with plans for softball and tennis.

Charles A. Anderson Wes Girls Athletic Association W. Piccadilly St Angerona Terrace Charles A. Anderson GAA Edinburg Pauline Elizabeth Gar Polly George T. Gar‘ber Garber Winchester John Kerr and Handley School Evening Star

Rexall One Cent Sale Promises Big Four Day Event

Brooks' Pharmacy announces a Rexall one cent sale spanning Thursday April 14 through Saturday April 17. The event highlights four sale days with larger offerings and community promotions in the local paper.

Rexall Brooks’ Pharmacy

Mr Water S Weiner Returns From New York Trip

Mr Water S Weiner returned Thursday to Winchester after a three day business trip to New York City.

Water S. Weiner Winchester New York City

Miss Swimley Weds Attorney

Announcement of the marriage of Miss Corrie Lee Swimley daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Samuel J Swimley of Brucetown to Mr George N Beltzhoover Jr prominent attorney of Charles Town W Va. The ceremony was performed by Rev T Morgan Trinity Methodist Frederick Md. The couple will reside in Brucetown after May 1.

Corrie Lee Swimley Samuel J. Swimley Brucetown George N. Betzhoever Jr Charles Town W. Va T. Morgan Trinity Methodist Church Frederick Pasor Beltzhoever May

Dorothy Ann Henry Honored At Dinner

Mrs H W Jackson and Mrs Jonedith Casilear hosted a dinner at Tokes Inn in honor of Dorothy Ann Henry. Attendees from this city included J H Henry Maynard Wise carver J H Jackson George Casilear Betty Jo Hildbrandt Jean Baker. Lynwood N Ritter's marriage is set for 4 pm today with H N Ritter and L N Ritter of Berryville among guests.

H.W. Jackson Jonedith Casilear Tokes Inn Dorothy Ann Henry Lynwood N. Ritter J. H. Henry J. H. Jackson George Casilear Betty Jo Hildbrandt Jean Baker H. N. Ritter L. N. Ritter Berryville

Calendar of events for April in local organizations

April calendar lists society events across Payne's Chapel St Mary's Guild Handley library American Legion Chanters and more. Meetings include WSCS St Mary's Guild 409 S Stewart and various clubs at local halls.

Payne’s Chapel WSCS Roland Tharp N. Loudoun St St. Mary’s Guild of Christ Episcopal Church Peyton Marshall S. Stewart St Handley Library American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home Chanters Market St Frederick County Pomona Grange White Hall Eastern Star Madison Lodge Century Club H. K. Russell Lions Club Sarah Zanehall Exchange Club George Washington Hotel Moose Club Rebekah Lodge Womens Auxiliary 1St Baptist Church

Virginias Watkins to Wed May 1 at Grace Church Berryville

Mr and Mrs William Watkins announce the marriage of their daughter Virginie Stewart to Roland Green Mitchell on May 1 at 5 p m at Grace Church Berryville The ceremony will be followed by a small reception at Anfield home of the bride for relatives and intimate friends

William Bell Watkins Virginie Stewart Roland Green Mitchell Grace

Personal mentions of local residents travel and visits

Miss Betty Bickers returned to Winchester from Vas say college to spend the weekend at home and viewed a German art exhibit in Washington. Mrs. Audrey Jones of Berryville leaves with her daughter Kathleen for a Washington visit. she is guest of honor at a dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Alson Hott host W Rodney Huber of Pittsburgh, grandson of the late Bishop James W. Hott. Mr. and Mrs. G D Gray, ill since Easter, expect to spend the weekend in Middleburg. James E. Sargent of Clearbrook left for Switzerland via New York and London to represent Duesberg Bosson Co. of America for three to four months. Jean Slavin will join her husband in Richmond. Dr Slavin attends the Virginia State Dental association meeting. Mrs. June Robinson, wintering in Sebring, Fla., will remain there indefinitely. Mrs. C L Nicodemus and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Gilkey return home after months in Miami Florida.

Betty Bickers Winchester Vassay College Washington Audrey Jones Berryville Kathleen Virginia Horsman James E. Sargent Clearbrook New York City Switzerland London Duesberg Bosson Co America Iean Slavin Richmond Slavin Virginia State Dental Association June Robinson Sebring Fla

Legion Auxiliary Meeting Features Speakers Monday

The American Legion auxiliary meets at 7 30 p m Monday at the Legion home with Mrs Henry Brown as guest speaker on Pan Americanism and Miss Charlotte DeHart as a featured speaker on Child Welfare. Century Club Hears Sen Harry Byrd Jr at 4 p m Tuesday hosted by Mrs H K Russell. State Sen Harry Byrd Jr to speak on Education in Virginia.

American Legion Auxiliary Henry Brown Legion Charlotte DeHart Century Club Harry Byrd Jr H.K. Russell S. Stewart St Virginia

Scully to Speak on World Federalists at DAR Meeting

Fort Loudoun DAR chapter hosts 2:30 p.m. April 16 at 21 S. Washington St Goes with speaker Thomas Scully Winchester United World Federalists committee chair and state executive board member. He will discuss UWF world government. Mrs Rosenberger to give Bible class lesson.

Thomas Scully DAR Fort Loudoun The Daughters of the American Revolution W. R. Strader S. Washington St Rosenberger Fred H. Way Comrade Margaret Collins Denny Braddock St. Methodist Church J.W. Rosenberger

Week of Agnes Shirley Home Demonstration Schedule

Agnes Shirley county home demonstration agent outlines events for April 12 to 17. activities include Northern Virginia kitchen planning with Flickinger and Mullen, board of supervisors reports, Round Hill 4-H meeting, USA council, North Frederick HD club at Whitacre school, Friendly Grove HD club at Delilah Bells, sewing machine clinics, and Friday home visits with Saturday office.

Agnes Shirley Northern Virginia Better Flickinger Mr. Mullen Round Hill USA Council North Frederick Whitacre School House Friendly Grove Friendly Grove HD Delilah Bells

Hedgesville Social News Highlights Easter Visits

April 10 report from Hedgesville notes Mr. and Mrs Hollis De Haven entertaining guests including several couples from Gettysburg Martinsburg Johnstown Baltimore and Philadelphia. Illness of Mr DeHaven is mentioned and visitors include Mr and Mrs Grover Sherman and Mr and Mrs Lawrence Under donk among others.

Hedgesville W. Va Hollis DeHaven Westley Heflin William Heflin Gettysburg John Stein Martinsburg Racie Sherman Johnstown DeHaven Leonard Sherman Baltimore Grover Sherman Lawrence Underdonk Daisy Emery Brownie Myers Lawrence Shade Leslie Sherman Philadelphia G. A. Sherman A. G. Sherman A. L. DeHaven Siler

Sleeping sickness crisis blamed as Africa toll mounts

A historic note links the development of sleeping sickness to French colonial actions in Africa, claiming a famine and disease catastrophe killed six million people over eight years.

Africa

Local Births and Hospital News Update

To Mr and Mrs Henry L Bush a boy Louise Cain is the former Mrs Cain. To Mr and Mrs Edward Yost Whitacre a girl. To Mr and Mrs Clarence Ches hire Augusta W Va a girl. To Mr and Mrs Joseph Grish am Berryville a boy. Hospital News Mrs Walter Wisecarver has returned home after a Memorial hospital stay of 17 days.

Henry L. Bush National Ave Hospital News Walter Wisecarver Willow Lawn Memorial Hospital

Public Speaking Class Set for Monday at Handley Library

The Women’s Civic League sponsors a public speaking class chaired by Miss Marjorie Davies and Mrs. Richard Lewis. It meets 7 30 pm Monday in the trustees room at Handley library and is open to all. Attendees are asked to bring rotebooks and pencils.

Marjorie Davies Richard Lewis Handley Library Women's Civic League

PTA debated in Winchester under Women’s Civic League

Spirited discussions on PTA value in Winchester opened to the public at two meetings sponsored by the Women’s Civic League at the George Washington hotel. A May 19 session before Kiwanis will feature Dr Abner Robinson, state PTA head. Pictured are D. G. Cooley Berryville high school principal. Mrs F. L. Largent Sr.. Mrs A. C. Halvosa League president. Mrs Chester Riley League vice president. and Henry M. Davis Berryville PTA president.

PTA Winchester Womens Civic League George Washington Hotel Kiwanis Abner Robinson Pho Women's Civic Club D. G. Cooley Berryville High School F. L. Largent Sr A. C. Halvosa Women’s Civic League Chester Riley League Henry M. Davis Berryville Pta

Modern Etiquette Q A: Late hour host manners and letters

Roberta Lee Q answers etiquette questions. Parents should not speak to the caller about leaving. the guest should be reminded. A well written business letter should be lucid and brief. For a party with an engagement announcement a long gift is inappropriate as it’s usually a surprise for most attendees.

Lesson In English by W L Gordon

A compact note by W L Gordon on proper word usage. It corrects common misuses such as veracity referring to statements and highlights proper pronunciation and misspellings like coyote and history. Includes synonyms and a brief word study prompt.

W. L. Gordon Kite

Look Darling Pattern 4940 Frock for Pre Teeners

Advertisement for pattern 4940 a sweetheart frock for Pre-Teeners in sizes G 8 10 12 14. Notes easy fit one main piece ruffle and complete illustrated instructions. Includes yardage for size 10 234 yards of 35 inch fabric. Order from Winchester Evening Star Pattern Dept New York and add fifteen cents for Spring Pattern Book catalog with free hat and bag pattern.

Winchester Evening Star Pattern Dept West 1 New York L, N.Y Anne Adams

Stringent Vocabulary Note Teaches Daily Word

A daily note highlights the word stringent meaning strict and urges readers to expand their vocabulary with a new term each day. It frames the effort as a simple habit and encourages consistent practice.

Fragmentary Quote on Strict Code of Procedure

A reader notes a stringent cod of proced ure. The fragment suggests emphasis on formal rules and procedural rigor, though details are unclear due to OCR gaps.

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