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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1948

Page

8

Miss Verena Sarver Weds Sgt Edgar Smoke Jr in Del Ray

Miss Verena Sarver of Alexandria Virginia married Sgt Edgar I Smoke Jr at Del Ray Baptist Church in Alexandria on August 14. Rev J P Gulley performed the single ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of R G Sarver of Alderson West Virginia and the late Bessie Sarver. Sgt Smoke is the son of Anna C Smoke of White Hall and the late Edgar Smoke. The couple will reside at 211 East Raymond Avenue in Alexandria.

Verena Sarver Alexandria Edgar I. Smoke Jr Ft. Belvoir del Ray Baptist Church J. P. Gulley R. G. Sarver Alderson W. Va Bessie Sarver Sgt. Smoke Anna C. Smoke White Hall Edgar Smoke Ronceverte Sgt Smoke Handley High School E. Raymond Ave

Birth of twins brings Davis family congratulations

Mr and Mrs George Davis of Chambersburg Pa are honored parents of twins a girl and a boy. Mr Davis is a grandson of Christian Webber formerly of Frederick county and a nephew of Mrs John Morrison Stephenson who is also the grandmother of twin girls. Return Home From Va Beach Ralph Shafer Jr and Mr and Mrs Eugene Dunn return home after spending ten days at Virginia Beach. Mrs Anna Ford returns here with niece Miss Helen Sier of Baltimore after two weeks with relatives in Sterling Ill and Elkhart Ind.

Mrs. Davis George Davis Chambersburg Mr. Davis Christian Webber Frederick County John Morrison Stephenson Va. Beach Ralph Shafer Jr This City Eugene Dunn Berryville Virginia Beach Anna Ford Helen Sier Baltimore Sterling, J Elkhart Ind

Calendar of Evening Star events with local meetings

Evening Star lists daylight time events across churches and clubs. Activities include Centenary Reformed circles at Mrs. Harry Bowers, Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, WSCS picnic at Welltown church, friendship circle at Mrs. Butler, Kernstown class gathering, a skate night at George Waulburton hotel, Quota club at Marettein Kabler, and a GAA picnic at Recreation park.

Centenary Reformed Church Harry Bowers Val Parrish Hall Boyce Alcoholics Anonymous Ellis Welltown WSCS Christian Church Cc. L. Butler North Braddock St Kernstown Methodist Church Briscoe Snapp George Waulburton Quota Club Maretteint Kabler Oates Ave Recreation Park Welltown Wscs

Club Notices for Bridge and Garden Meetings

Bridge clubs led by Mrs. Lewis Hyde Sr. and Mrs. Boscawen Sr. meet at 2:30 p.m. tomorrow and Friday. The Little Garden Club gathers at Mrs. Frank Armstrong’s home at 3:30 p.m. Friday with a water themed exhibit. WSCS Welltown church hosts Family Night at 8 p.m. (EST) Thursday featuring a roast. Master Robert Vaughn of Buckingham Virginia visits his aunt and uncle Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Gilkey at 8 Stewart St.

Hyde Sr Lewis Hyde Sr W. Boscawen Sr Little Garden Club Frank Armstrong WSCS Welltown Methodist Church Robert Vaughn Buckingham, Va Arthur Gilkey Stewart St

Miss Hilda Henry Honored at Shower

Miss Hilda Henry and Mr. Raymond Derflinger were honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Carl Renner on the Northwestern Grade. Attendees included the Williams, Franks, Brill, Sirbaugh, Unger, Webber, White, De Haven, Paulett, and Williams families, with several unmarried guests. The couple plan to marry in the near future.

Hilda Henry Raymond Derflinger Carl Renner Henry James de Haven Alfred Paulett E. Williams Geraldine McCarty Winnie Knight Connie de Haven Mary Williams Esther Williams Gretna Sirbaugh Bobby Bayliss Ronnie DeHaven

Gladys Coulter Engaged to Davis L. Baughman

Gladys Pearl Coulter of Rappahannock Virginia is engaged to Davis L. Baughman of Sunnyside. Miss Coulter, Randolph Macon College graduate and Handley High School math teacher, will wed in the spring. Baughman, a Stephens City High School graduate, served 18 months in the 29th Infantry with five months overseas and works at Fairchild Aircraft in Hagerstown.

R. B. Coulter Rappahannock Gladys Pearl Davis L. Baughman Anna Baughman Virgil Baughman Sunnyside Miss Coulter Ashland Randolph Macon College Handley High School Baughman Stephens City High School 29Th Infantry Fairchild Arcraft Hagerstown

Sager reunion scheduled Sunday in Hanover Pa forest park

The Sager family reunion will be held at city forest park in Hanover on Aug 22 with entertainment and shelter planned in case of rain. Local residents include Mrs. R. M. Trimble Jr of Coconut Grove Florida visiting her parents Dr. and Mrs. E. C. Stuart Sr at Hawthorne on the Northwestern Grade.

Sager City Forest Park Hanover R. M. Trimble R. M. Trimble Jr Coconut Grove Florida E. C. Stuart Sr Hawthorne

New Drug Helps Goiter Patients Under Medical Therapy

Article outlines toxic goiter and its symptoms, then presents propylthiouracil as a main treatment to reduce surgery. For mild cases, medicine may suffice. if needed, iodine is used before or after surgery depending on age and heart health. In severe cases or elderly patients, propylthiouracil is tried first, then iodine, with possible continued drug therapy when surgery remains too risky.

King Features Syndicate, Inc

BPW Club hears convention reports in August meeting

Winchester BPW club held its August meeting at 814 Washington St with hosts Mrs. Temple Bell and Mrs. Esta Lyn Lichliter. Miss Sallie Scales chaired the education and vocation committee. report on Harrisonburg institute. Mrs. Bell summarized Fort Worth BPWC National biennial convention highlights.

Winchester Business and Profession Women's Club S. Washington St Temple Bell Esta Lyn Lichliter

Highland Presbyterian Class Outing Features Family Fun

The Highland Presbyterian adult Bible class and families gathered in the Nehi Recreational room secured by Frank Youngblood. Supt. Elwood Willey and assistants spoke, Miss Alice Lake led singing, and games followed. Prizes went to Mrs. George McFarland for largest family, with second and third to Mrs. Maurice Lake and Mrs. Lemuel Cullers.

Highland Presbyterian Church Nehi Frank Youngblood Elwood Willey Lee Rinker Alice Lake Miss Lake George McFarland Maurice Lake Lemuel Cullers E. R. Clark Elmer Lake Bill Wilfong Walter Sargeant R. C. McKee William Clevenger

Modern Etiquette Questions on Gifts and Guests

A bride should have the mother write no personal notes for gifts. the bride herself should express sincere appreciation. A groom should not be kept waiting if the bride is ready. promptness is admired. It is rude to refuse many dishes. take from most served by the hostess.

Trial Justice Court Docket Includes Public Drunkenness Fines

Trial Justice W Erle Edwards disposed cases including William H Nesselrodt of Hayfield for drunk in public fined $10.75 Samuel H Ramey of Front Royal for drunk fined $10.75 Gilbert G Johnson of R 1 Gore for failure to stop at star sign fined $9.25.

W. Erle Edwards William H. Nesselrodt Hayfield Samuel H. Ramey Front Royal Gilbert G. Johnson Gore Star Sign

Lesson In English by W. L. Gordon

Lesson explains word usage and pronunciation with examples. It defines caprice as a sudden change of mood, cites Seneca on wealth, and notes a kangaroo can hop about 40 miles per hour. The piece aims to expand vocabulary and correct common errors.

Charm School jumper pattern 4949 for children

Advertisement describes pattern 4949 for sizes 2 to 10 with a jumper and puff sleeve blouse. Includes illustrated instructions and fit tested. Send 25 cents to Winchester Star Pattern Dept for details and order catalog for 15 cents more.

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

Birds and planes differ in lift and propulsion

Birds generate lift and propulsion with their wings. Airplanes produce lift with wings and propulsion via a propeller.

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