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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1950

Page

3

The Gentle Heart excerpted scene of Jenny and Dick

Jenny manages conflicts with Dick and guests over Ghilter Ghiffie the dog and a shy, hurt Dick. Faith shows unease about Mother Owens plans as Max and she worry about social ties and Ken, while Pete works on Dick room.

Mangeline Nat Brent New York Ghillie Faith Mother Owen Westport Jenny Mother Max Ponaeee Ken Wlinbis

Easter Visit Notes and Local Social Gatherings

Local families hosted relatives and friends during the Easter weekend. Guests included the Chapmans and Donald Chapman from Arlington, the Weavers, George Schecter and Frank Schecter, and Mrs Randell Palmer from Winchester. Other visits came from Richmond and Washington residents sharing holidays at various homes. The Gleaners Class held a church supper and hosting families gathered in Boyce and nearby communities.

R. B. Weavers George Schecter and Son Frank Randell Palmer Winchester

Local Families Guests and Travels Noted Across Clarke County

Rich mond and Birmingham residents visit relatives while guests from Nineveh Wilmington Del and Pittsburgh return home. Clergy and bank officials also spend Easter weekend with local families in Clarke County and Hagerstown.

Weekend Socials Spread Through Washington and Nearby Homes

A series of family visits and gatherings are noted. John Nelson Carr Charles Hardesty and Hattie McDonald with Nell Jane Hardesty spent Sunday in Washington. Leigh and Stephens families shared time on Walnut Street and with the Potts grandparents. Jimmy Ritter hosted a birthday buffet with a large guest list at the Ritter home. J D Griffing and family joined Easter weekend guests at Windy Point Fishing Bay Middlesex County and Griffing attended a Selective Service Conference at Langley Field.

John Nelson Carr Charles ‘Triplett Hardesty 2d Hattie McDonald Nell Jane Hardesty Washington L. H. Leigh Tommy T. M. Stephen Stephens Leighs Walnut St Jimmy Ritter Mrs. H. N. Ritter the Ocean Beth Ames Eleanor Camper Sue Blythe Sue Ellen Clevenger Nan Allen Levi Joan Brubaker Barbara Cole Rowland Sandra Bowerman Marietta Ames Linda Camper Pat Joyce Dana Long Mac Canter Donnie Royston Lou Tappan Boxwell Chester Hobert Charlie Paget J. D. Griffing

Home Demonstration Agent Returns From Easter Visit

Miss Hilda Collie Clarke county agent returns after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Jack Collie at their Halifax County home.

Harry Kerns Baltimore Mos Robert Kerns Near Mary Crampton Staples Billy Oak Grove Lee Clarke Boyce Hilda Collie Clarke Mrs Jack Collie Halifax County D. Blanton Allen and Sons Blanton and Danny

Easter Gatherings Span Families Across Town

Residents shared Easter visits with relatives and friends in Berryville and nearby towns. Several households hosted extended family including the Simpsons Lickey Malones and Idens, with trips noted to Falls Church Bluemont and Richmond.

World War II Bond Sales Totaled 156.9 Billion Dollars

The U.S. Treasury raised 156.9 billion dollars through all eight war bond issues between December 1942 and December 1945, funding World War II efforts.

United States Treasury

Wilkins Rites Friday At Pine Grove Church

The remains of Oliver J. Wilkins were removed from the funeral home this afternoon. The funeral will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at Pine Grove Church, with six nephews of the deceased as pallbearers. The late residence near Needmore will rest there until the service.

Oliver J. Wilkins Needmore Pine Grove More Hoaeee

Huge American Flag Flows Over Bridge in Minnesota

A colossal US flag measures 60 by 90 feet and weighs about 250 pounds as it drapes over a bridge in Minnesota. Local observers describe the display as a striking patriotic emblem witnessed near Sesene Laantestes.

Anacoes Sesene Laantestes Bridge Sella

Robbery Foiled In Berryville at H B Whiting Co

An attempted Berryville robbery at the H B Whiting Co was halted when Lonnie Levi of Veterans Cleaners reported two men fleeing as he passed. Foreman Joseph Duke found the office ransacked but the cash safe untouched. entry had been through a broken front panel. Bloodhounds followed the trail to a decoy location where nuts and bolts were abandoned.

H. B. Whiting Co Berryville Lonnie Levi Veterans Cleaners Levi Joseph Duke Whiting State Road

Funeral services for Virgie O Burkhart

Virgie O Burkhart’s funeral was held with friends and relatives gathering at Jones Funeral Home at 1 30 p.m. then proceeding to St Paul Lutheran Church for rites at 2 p.m. The Rev E B Smith and the Rev A H Boozer officiated. Burial followed in the adjacent cemetery with pallbearers Percy Hershman Oren Snapp Alfred Snapp Floyd Snapp Zirkle Williams and Ralph Williams named.

Virgie O. Burkhart Jones Funeral Home St. Paul Lutheran Church E. B. Smith A. H. Boozer Percy Hershman Oren Snapp Alfred Snapp Floyd Snapp Zirkle Williams Ralph Williams

Why Maine and Riviera Climates Differ

The answer notes that the Mediterranean enjoys warm winds from the South Atlantic warming winters, while nearby New England remains cold due to the Labrador Current. The contrast in currents and air masses explains the climate difference despite similar latitude.

Maine Riviera France Mediterranean South Atlantic New England Labrador

Berryville Socials Highlights Local Visits and Easter Guests

In Berryville social notes Rev. Albert Muller and Mrs Muller returned to Richmond after visiting Miss Sarah B Crown. Guests included Henry Kerfoot and family from Arlington and Cynthia Wood visiting Calpeper with Mrs Virginia Wood. Several families hosted Easter gatherings and traveled to Richmond or Lynchburg for holidays.

Berryville Albert Muller Muller Richmond Sarah B. Crown James Wood, Jr Cynthia Cal- Peper Virginia Wood

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