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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1949

Page

8

Doroth y Creegan Marries David Marsteller in Baltimore Ceremony

Dorothy Creegan daughter of Mr and Mrs S Creegan of Baltimore wed David Raywood Marsteller son of Mr and Mrs A Marsteller of Baltimore on August 22 at Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church with only close family present. Rev J Duckwall officiated best man was T Conner Jr the groom’s nephew. The couple plans to reside in Baltimore after a short wedding trip.

Dorothy C. Creegan S. Creegan Baltimore David Raywood ‘Marsteller A. Marsteller J. Duckwall Loudoun St. Presbyterian Church Ther T. Conner Jr Luther T. Conner Sr S. Loudoun St

Calendar of events reads across late August to September

The entry lists nightly club meetings from August 29 to September 2 at various venues including Market Street Church George Washington hotel Rouss Hall and local civic groups Lions Kiwanis Elks Rotary Shawnee HD Quota Hayfield 4-H and N Frederick 4-H clubs with session times and locations. All recipients are urged to attend.

Lions Club George Washington Hotel Rebekah Lodge Kiwanis Club Elks Club Opequon Presbyterian Church Christian Church Parsonage Hayfield Haven Wolfe's

Local Social Notes from Kingsport and Nearby Areas

Kingsport and nearby residents share travel and visit updates. Rev John R MacKinnon and wife left after visiting Mrs J H Moling Jr.. John Moling III attended the University of Virginia summer session. Rohrer family toured New York state and western Pennsylvania visiting Niagara Falls and Watkins Glen. Alberti family and Mrs Anna Hamilton returned from Virginia Beach trip and saw The Common Glory in Williamsburg. Edwards family from Clarksville spent a weekend with Mrs R E Worsley. Mrs Mary Triplett visiting relatives on Stewart Street. Beulah Shingleton returns home from Winchester Hospital improved after three weeks illness. Synonyms listed: Harmony uniformity unity accord.

Kingsport John R. MacKinnon Tenn J. H. Moling Jr N. Braddock St Albertis Homer Alberti Sara Ann Homer Ellis Anna E. Hamilton Martha Colvin Virginia Beach Norfolk Williamsburg Shingleton Winchester Hospital Beulah Shingleton S. Cameron St

Births August 27 and 28 in Winchester area families

Birth notices list seven newborns on August 27 and 28 from families in Augusta, Strasburg, Stephens City Kernstown Gore and Strasburg. Parents include Gosnell Grissey Clem Breed en Oates Effler Simkhovitch Pitcock and Orndorff with mothers’ maiden names Sowers Racey Driver Miller Constable Racey Baker Hott Mowery.

Ernest Gosnell Augusta W. Va Gosnell Pauline Sowers James Grissey Strasburg Grissey Gerald Racey Richard Clem Stephens City Clem Christine Driver William Breeden S. Kent St Harry Oates Gore Oates Mary Jean Constable James Effler N. Loudoun St Effler Noel Racey Stephen Simkhovitch Rt. 3 Kernstown Simkhovitch Leota Baker Maynard Pitcock Pitcock Eva Hott Curtis Orndorff Star Rt Orndorff Mildred Mowery

Women Benefit From Old Age and Survivors Insurance

Local Social Security manager Harry A. Nelson explains how women 65 and older not in covered work may receive monthly OASI benefits if fully insured. Eligible spouses, widows with underage children, and surviving dependents may also qualify with specific conditions and durations. Contact the Newberry building field office at 139 N. Loudoun St. for eligibility.

Harry A. Nelson Area Social Security Office Newberry N. Loudoun St

Mt Pleasant UB church ladies aid meets at Mrs Girtie Hardy

Community notes from Green Spring report the Mt Pleasant UB church ladies aid gathering at Mrs Girtie Hardy with other local visits and guests. Returns note Miss Nancy Runkles traveling from Martinsburg after summer stay with Mrs Albert Luttrell and several local households shared visits and calls. An unrelated Panama hat question and answer provide a crafts detail.

Green Spring Ladies Aid Mt Pleasant Lloyd Milburn Girtie Hardy Eva Luttrell Marvin Shaffer Winchester Bessie Cattlett

Teen beauty crown and fashion notes from a junior miss page

Carolyn Rudy of Bluffton Indiana won the Junior Miss America title at 17 for beauty and talents like piano singing and baton twirling. The piece then shifts to foot health and shoe choices for teenage girls, urging proper sizing, sturdy leather shoes, and growing-foot considerations to prevent future problems.

Carolyn Rudy Bluffton Ind Carolyn New York New York City City Health Department

Can a circle be squared according to ancient problem

The text states the classic problem of squaring the circle is impossible. It notes a proof completed in 1882 using advanced analysis and the fact that the ratio of a circle’s diameter to its circumference is transcendental.

Fiveyearold Jimmy Andrews Rides Free Bus 58 Miles

In Fredericksburg on August 29, Jimmy Andrews five son of Rev Charles and Mrs Andrews boarded a bus to Washington and rode 58 miles without paying. He could not get free orange juice there so he rode a homebound bus. His parents canceled the police search and treated him to orange juice upon return.

Fredericksburg Jimmy Andrews Charles Andrews Jimmy Washington

Lesson In English by W. L. Gordon

Vocabulary notes emphasize how to use cupfuls and carat correctly. It lists misused phrases, pronounciation tips, and common misspellings with examples and a daily word to master, focusing on the term sycophant and a Blair quotation on virtue versus flattery.

W. L. Gordon Blair

Etiquette Question on Including Stepfather’s Name

A reader asks whether a bride should include her stepfather’s name in wedding listings or program material. The answer advises using courtesy and relevance, noting stepfather names are optional and typically included only if he plays a listed role or if local custom calls for it.

World’s Richest Horse Race Worth $136,600

The Hollywood Gold Cup Handicap, valued at $136,600, is noted as the world’s richest horse race. It was run at Arcadia California on July 16.

Arcadia Calif

Local Notes and Social Roundup From Reliance

The Rev L P Tederick returns from Harrisonburg after attending the Massanutta Bible Conference. Miss Myrtle Keener drives to Washington for a shopping day. Mr and Mrs William Stickley and Beverly Sue vacation in Washington Richmond and Fredericksburg. Mrs Riley and infant son return from Community hospital Front Royal. Home Coming at EUB church drew a large crowd. Mrs E E Baker of Winchester and Mr and Mrs Ralph Leighty and daughters of Pittsburgh visit relatives. Mr and Mrs John Stillwell plan a new home. Church ladies host a benefit lawn party Sept 3. Mrs A Dykes visiting relatives in Washington. Mrs Ray Werrick convalesces after operation.

Winchester Ralph Leighty Pittsburgh

Anne Adams Pattern 4857 Shirt Frock Blouse Skirt

Advertisement for Anne Adams sewing pattern 4857 offering a two piece shirt frock and a blouse with skirt in Regency style. Includes sizes 12 through 40, yardage details, illustrated instructions, and order directions to Anne Adams pattern department, Winchester Star. Also promotes Fall and Winter catalog with gift ideas and a free hat pattern.

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

How to Write Good Letters Modern Letter Writing booklet

The Winchester Star Information Bureau offers a booklet titled Modern Letter Writing. It covers letter composition, punctuation, business letters, invitations, thank you notes, and condolence letters with 100 courteous samples and a guide for addressing important personages. Mail 20 cents postpaid to Washington DC.

Winchester Star Information Bureau Eye St N. E Washington 2 D. C

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Etal David Marsteller James Choucleris Helen Choucleris Rosalind Kate New UK Atlantic City Lima Peru Warren Gibson Jones Jr Jones Warren Gibson Jones W. Cork St Mrs. Way Georgia Fred Way Miss Patsy Way N. C Sally Howe Jones Newton Baker Hospital Martinsburg Warren Jones Babbs Roy Babb Mayesville Dick Thomas Petersburg Helen McNemar William Logan Esther Moore Orlando Pla C. E. Babb Millwood Ave Sargents Otis Sargent N. Stewart St Major John Parsons Lake Jackson Railton John Railton Rockford, Tl Austin Railton Franklin Ave H. Gaylen Strance W. Monmouth St C. J. Williamson Brooks Market St. Church Madison Lodge Rouss Ll N. Frederick Dee Whitacre John Moling 3d University of Virginia Edwards H. P. Edwards Clarksville R. E. Worsley Mrs. Triplett Mary Triplett E. P. Bean Stewart St Mademoiselle Front Royal L. A Gaunt’'S Drug Store Mom D. H Roberta Lee James R. Gray Ruth Margaret Smith L. N State Washington, D. C Rush Studio E. Piccadilly St Hodgson & Brown Optometrists W. Boscawen St America Lovett Bros the Commercial & Savings Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Haldeman’s Creamery Food Center N. Main St Bates and Fieldcrest Noweave Cather Timberlake California Les Vogue Knox Margaret L. Hodgson HAT & Dress Shop
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