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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1950

Page

10

Calendar of April Events Across Gore Area Venues

The calendar lists multiple April activities including a Gore High School chicken and ham supper at 5 p.m. on the 14th, BPW meeting at Stephenson Church, United World Federalists dinner at the George Washington Hotel, Bryarly PTA, a Catholic Women’s rummage sale at Sacred Heart Church Hall, Woodmen of the World, a GAA square dance at the Armory, and additional events on April 15 and 17 such as another rummage sale and St Mary’s Guild gathering, plus Madison Lodge and Municipal Band performances.

Gore High School Stephenson Church Winchester Martinsburg Pike United World Federalist George Washington Hotel Bryarly Pta Ladies of National Council of Catholic Women Sacred Heart Church Hall Armory Sacred Heart Church St. Mary’s Guild of Christ Episcopal Church J. M. Steck, Jr Fairmont Ve Madison Lodge Rouss Fire Hall

Engaged Marylyn Grove Anderson to George Travers in Stephen son

Marylyn Grove Anderson announced her engagement to George Travers son of Mr. and Mrs. B A Travers of Stephenson. The couple plans a future date as arrangements proceed with families coordinating from Stephen son.

Ruch Marylyn Grove Anderson George Travers Russell O. Anderson Stephenson Travers B. A. Travers

There’s Nothing Like Bisma Rex for an Upset Stomach

An ad for Bisma Rex antacid powder promoting fast relief from gastric acidity. Two sizes offered 69 cents and 1.69 dollars. Brook’s Pharmacy provides a free sample with the coupon.

Brook’s Pharmacy

Stotlers Return to Winchester After Florida Visit

Mr and Mrs Bryan Stotler return to Winchester to visit their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Winfred Crum after four months in Florida They plan to spend summer at Colonial Beach Stotler improving slowly and unable to resume duties soon Jennings Stotler invited to join Sigma Tau at George Washington University

Bryan Stotler Winchester Winfred Crum Florida Colonial Beach Mr. Stotler Jennings Stotler Vienna Sigma Tau Fraternity George Washington University

Special Smoked Haddock Creamed Sauce Serves Four

A compact recipe from Cecily Brownstone for smoked haddock or codfish with a light white sauce, butter, flour and milk. Include flaked fish folded into a creamy base, sliced hard cooked eggs, and a paprika finish. Serves four with toasted muffins and broccoli.

Regipe

Jackson Russell Wedding Told at Market Street Church

Miss Ray Ophelia Russell daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Myrton Russell Sr of this city married Mr Charles Arthur Jackson son of Mr and Mrs William Edgar Jackson of Berryville at 2 o clock April 3 in Market Street Methodist Church The Rev E G Hill performed the double ring ceremony in the presence of their immediate families The bride wore a white suit with Navy blue accessories and an orchid corsage The maid of honor Miss Phyllis Stotler wore a Navy blue suit with Navy accessories and a corsage of red rose buds Best man was Mr Vernon Wilson of Berryville After the ceremony the couple left for a wedding trip to Maryland The bride is a Handley High School class of 1949 graduate and the groom a Berryville High School class of 1948 graduate They reside in Berryville where they are making their home The couple were later entertained at a reception at the home of the bride's brother in law Mr and Mrs Douglas Fearnow in Bunker Hill W Va Readers from Winchester Berryville Hagerstown and surrounding areas attended. Mrs Thrift In Alaska notes arrival of Mrs James W Thrift to Anchorage Alaska where S Sat Thrift is stationed with the Air Force.

Ray Ophelia Russell Clarence Myrton Russell Sr Charles Arthur Jackson William Edgar Jackson Berryville Market Street Methodist Church E. G. Hill Phyllis Stotler Vernon, Wilson Maryland Handley High School Russell Douglas Fearnow Bunker Hill W. Va Denzil Kackley Garvin Walters Warren LaRue Clarence Lee Paul Vance Alva Frye William Rosenberger John Kanode Elizabeth Russell Oudie Keller Natala Russell Winchester Hagerstown Summit Point Clarke Frederick Counties

Modern Etiquette Q A on thanking hosts and wedding attire

A reader asks if a second thank you by phone improves etiquette after an evening at a friend's home. Advice suggests a follow up call or note shows sincerity. It also covers maid of honor wearing white and whether christening invitations must be engraved.

Lesson In English by Roberta Lee

Lesson in English by Roberta Lee teaches usage tips spelling and pronunciation. It highlights common errors like dates with on the sixth of April and mispronounced words such as Ovid and Hygiene. The piece offers word study guidance and quotes Milne on vexation to enrich vocabulary.

Roberta Lee Ovid Milne

Bloom Frolic at Friendly Grove Hall on April 22

There will be a fun frolic at the Friendly Grove Community Hall on April 22 with refreshments for all. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Painter of Durham North Carolina and Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Hawthorne Jr. of Richmond.

Friendly Grove J.C. Painter Durham N. C R. W. Hawthorne Jr Richmond Roy Triplett R. W. Haw- Jr T. 8 Cooper Star Tannery

The Star Reaches More Than Readers Every Day

A regional newspaper highlights its reach with expanding circulation and reader engagement across multiple platforms. The piece notes audience growth in cities served, plus ongoing efforts to deliver timely local news and community updates daily.

the Star

Secrets of Charm by John Robert Powers

Voice impressions can impress or depress people and linger like faces. A dull monotone at a dinner party shows the need to train one's voice. Exercises include singing, scale alternatives, emphasizing key words, lifting sentence ends, and believing in what you say. A reminder card offers ten charm milestones.

P. S National Newspaper Service Michigan City Indiana John F. Dille John Robert Powers

Winchester May Acquire Collection of Old Manuscripts

Winchester plans to buy a comprehensive set of historical manuscripts and photographs from Dr. John W. Wayland to centralize Valley research. The collection includes a manuscript history of the Valley Turnpike, Revolutionary court records, graveyard transcriptions, marriage records, and numerous indexed items. The aim is to keep the papers together in the Valley for researchers for years to come.

Winchester Handley Library Winchester-Frederick County Valley Turnpike

Local Society Forms Committee to Finance Purchase

The recently reorganized local society lacks funds for a valuable collection. At last night's meeting the board appointed a committee to explore methods and means of financing the purchase.

Erstand

Anne Adams Summer Pattern Book features new vacation outfits

This notice details pattern T4722 for a bolero dress set, sizes 12 to 42, with easy sewing and illustrated instructions. It asks readers to send coins and address details to The Winchester Star pattern department, plus twenty cents for the Summer Pattern Book, offering free bath sarongs inside.

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

Is It Legal To Charge Exchange Fees On Government Checks

The question asks whether banks may levy exchange fees on government issued checks. It references legal standards governing check processing costs and government payment practices. No definitive jurisdictional answer is provided in the fragment.

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