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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1952

Page

8

Winchester-Clarke Garden Club Meeting Wednesday

Mrs F L Buckley hosts the Winchester Clarke Garden Club meeting on Wednesday at 11 a m with Mrs Alvin Pennypacker at Merriman Lane. It is a business session. The 48 Par 4 Club of Market Street Methodist Church posts its schedule for the year with meetings in November February May and August. Also Presbyterian Women General Meeting set for 8 p m. Miss Kinzel returns home improved after a period as a patient.

Winchester-Clarke Club Winchester-Clarke Garden Club Alvin Pennypacker Merriman’s Lane Market_Street Methodist Church

Calendar of Events for August Meetings

August 18 at 8 p m Madison Lodge hosts an event. August 19 at 12 15 p m Lions Club meets at George Washington Hotel. At 2 p m Lord Club with Mrs Teretta at 8 Washington 8t. 1 45 gen of Control Ex- appears listed.

Birthday party honors Linda Lee with guest list

A fifth birthday celebration for Linda Lee drew guests Faye Seal Peggy Williams Dianne Himel right Jimmy Lintz Joe Ae Charles Lewis Nan cy McDaniel Anita ven and others at the Deane home marking a family milestone.

Linda Lee Faye Seal Peggy Williams Dianne Himelright Jimmy Lintz Joe Ae Charles Lewis Nancy McDaniel Anita Ven

Soldier Found Living With Burmese Couple Near Here

A man described as the last occupation soldier of the Japanese army was found living with an elderly Burmese couple nearby. Police brought him to a local hospital after he showed severe distress.

Local Visitors Call on Winchester and Pendleton Residents

Pendleton and Winchester households welcomed many guests this week. Mr. and Mrs. Clark Dunlap hosted. others included Mr. and Mrs. James Brannon of Winchester visiting Mr. and Mrs. C F Lawrence. extended visits from Moorefield, Baltimore, Norfolk, and Washington.

Local Notes From Belville Galax and Keedysville Visits

O Sullivan Com Mr and Mrs Walde ton Mr and Mrs Claude Ben Floyd Ginn and I called on relatives in Belville week Mr and Mrs John Lowe Irene Allen Judy are spending ten days with Mrs Lowe s parents at their home and with relatives in and Mrs Olen Lowe and daughter Carole Mr and Mrs Courtney and James Jordan spent last with relatives in Galax and Airy NC Mr and Mrs William Bly and daughters and Mrs Ursulla Bly Saturday at Hagestowe alan The Marylee and Helen Bly spent last week with their on Bernard Bly of Keedys Mrs Mary Souis who has been ill is reported to be much improved Richard Boyce is confined to his home by illness The Young Adult Fellowship s hold its regular meeting with and Mrs William Boyd this month

O'Sullivan Waldeton Claude Floyd Ginn Belville John Lowe Irene Allen Judy Lowe Olen Lowe Carole Courtney James Jordan Galax Airy N. C

Costello Behind Prison Bars

New York. Rackets king pin Frank Costello began an 18 month federal sentence for contempt of the Senate. At 61 he surrendered after 37 years free, described as the prime minister of the underworld and to be eligible for parole in six months.

New York Frank Costello Senate Underworld

Secrets of Charm by John Robert Powers

Fashion column previews fall trends with crepe fabrics, woollike patterns, and knits. Highlights include black crepe dresses, winter cottons, brushed furs, and tailored suits in tweed, boucle, and silk blends. Readers advised to plan wardrobes early for quiet elegance.

Secrets OF Charm John Robert Powers

Front Royal Case May Go To Jury Today

A Front Royal man, 26, seeks 25 000 dollars from surgeon Dr. Lyle J. Hansbrough over a sterilization operation on his wife Mrs. James E Williams, a mother of four. Testimony closed. Williams claims shock and loss of consent, while the doctor offered reversal. The wife says she believed her husband consented.

Front Royal Lyle J. Hansbrough James E. Williams Williams Hansbrough

President Edward J. Roye Yacht Named for Former Leader

In Monrovia Liberia President William V. S. Tubman acquires a 463 ton yacht bought in Holland for 210000 dollars and refits boost its value to over a million. The vessel is named President Edward J. Roye to honor a former president.

Monrovia Liberia William V. S. Tubman Holland Edward J. Roye

Warren Dove Describes Earthquakes From Los Angeles

Mrs A H Dove reports a phone message from son Warren A Dove in Los Angeles describing frequent tremors after a major quake. He notes very warm weather and ongoing aftershocks, with minor damage claimed at their home and antiques shaken.

A. H. Dove Aglesville Ave Warren A. Dove Los Angeles Mr. Dove

Rouss Corps Carnival Week Expected in Town

Rouss Corps runs a week long carnival nightly until 6 am with nine major rides and four children’s rides. Proceeds fund new galloreys for the Drum and Bugle corps while the Ross Manning Shows, a southern program, holds a contract for the week with minstrel side and animal shows and several attractions including a ferris wheel and roller coaster.

Ross Manning South

Modern Etiquette Question on Spouse Address

A reader asks if a wife should call her husband by a formal title around friends. The guidance suggests avoiding "Mr Johnson" and using "my husband" or the first name in casual conversation.

Mr. Johnson

Lesson in English by W. L. Gordon

A language primer notes often misused words and pronunciation. It explains irresponsible usage with examples and contrasts with responsible debt handling. The entry defines euphemistic speech as mild wording for offense and highlights tact in expression.

W. L. Gordon

Mountain Falls Church Sunday Services and Social Visits

Sunday School at Mountain View Church in Mountain Falls at 10 o clock. Wi services will be at 11 o'clock. Portsmouth residents spent Thursday with DeHaven relatives. Har ry Hershman and Dake families visiting in Sycamore and Winchester areas. Pearle McGraw has re-

Mountain Falls Mountain View Church Portsmouth DeHaven Inlaw Harry Hershman David Dake Ray Dake Sycamore Ohio Dewey Douglas Cain Winchester John H. Linaburg Linaburg Pearle McGraw

Last Weekend Visits Return to Area Homes in West Virginia

Residents hosted friends and relatives over the weekend with guests from Hyattsville Maryland and Lebanon Church. Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Hulver welcomed the visitor, while Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Sale hosted a family gathering with Stephen Sale.

Frank Snarr Denver Hershman James and Douglas Lebanon Church Dewey Hulver Dunbar Sale Stephen Hayfield Clyde Sale

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F. L. Buckley W. Pickeen Presbyterian Women The Women of the Presbyterian Church North Carolina Kinsel Emma Kinzel Valley Ave Brooks’ Pharmacy Madison Lodge A Eee Ee Te More Fitter Deane Avekent Huntsberrys N. Loudoun St Bufflick Road James Russell Clark H. Dunlap Pendleton Oregon James Brannon C. FP. Lawrence A. N. Cowger Costello Yesteryear Headquarters W. Boscawen &T Warren Dove Rouss Corps Roberta Lee Elsie -Kay S. Braddock Chelyan W. Va Reuben Hulver Clark Richard Hyattsville, Md Elijah Richard Mollie Richard Paul P. Glynn the Commercial & Savings Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Gather’s Department Store Winchester, Va Timberlake R. W Eva R. Michael South Main St Main St Kelvinator Construction E. Boscawen St Anderson Iances Kelvinator
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