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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1947
Page
6
The Winchester District Nurses report a busy March with 226 visits across white and colored kindergartens. Eleven X rays and sputum tests were conducted at local hospitals, aided by the Red Cross and Tuberculosis Association.
The Sidney Gore High School Junior Class hosted a banquet at Tokes Inn on April 18 in honor of the Senior Class. Welcoming address by Lou Anne Dodson and senior response by Wanda Ashley capped the event led by Principal Paul D. Beable. A list of attendees included students and families. after the banquet the group attended the Beat the Band program at the Capitol Theatre.
The Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 2123 held a regular meeting with Mrs. Lucy Marshall presiding. One new member Gretna Sirbaugh was initiated and officers were installed by Past president Mrs. Raymond Baker. Refreshments followed and the group adjourned to meet May 19. Mrs. Winton Kerns of Ortross Junction, Va., visited Washington.
The Junior Miss Class of the Presbyterian Church will hold its monthly meeting tomorrow evening at 7 30 at Miss Jane Sowers residence 606 West Cork Street All members urged to attend The Junior Century Club meets Wednesday afternoon at 3 30 at Mrs Paul Rosenberger home Mrs Pinkney Arthur and Mrs Otis Sargent lead the program
Mrs. Thomas Scully returns from Phoenix to this city tomorrow. Mrs. Frances Vaughn and two Wilmington, Delaware children visit as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Abney Payne. Sgt. Charles J. Pappas arrives home from Germany after 22 months abroad. Christens plan Queen Elizabeth voyage to London Peel and Switzerland. Birth announced for daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Smoke Jr., at Winchester Memorial Hospital.
Jan Garber appears at the Queen's Ball on May 2 during the Apple Blossom Festival. His swing orchestra features top instrumentalists and new arrangers creating one of the finest bands in the land. His films include So's Your Uncle and Where's Elmer, with NBC radio exposure on Coca Cola Spotlight and Fitch Band Wagon.
Advertisement notes pattern 4748 for children sizes 2 through 10 with eyelet beading and puff sleeves, includes panty pattern and full illustrated instructions. Also promotes Anne Adams Spring Pattern Book with a free bag pattern and a travel bag pattern. Includes a Q and A about prohibition with 30 million people in dry areas.
It was announced that no carillon recitals will be given at the Luray Singing Tower today or Thursday April 24. Otherwise recitals continue through June 22 on Tuesdays Thursdays Saturdays and Sundays at 3 oclock.
Berryville notes list week end visitors including Mr. and Mrs. John Dolby James of Harrisburg and Miss Virginia Hobbs of Baltimore. Other guests include Miss Rebekah Gold and her mother Mrs. Thomas E. Gold, and Miss Margaret McCoy.
Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth East widow of Rev H P East died this week after a long illness in Newport News Virginia. Funeral services were held Thursday at First Baptist Church Newport News and burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery. She leaves three children and two sons in Virginia and a daughter in Hampton. Numerous local residents and relatives are noted among visiting guests and extended family.
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