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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1946
Page
8
The Conrad Hoover Unit of the Legion Auxiliary will meet Monday evening December 9 at 7 30 at the Elks. Full committee reports from the recent card party will be given and plans for a Christmas project will be discussed. A large attendance is desired.
Miss Margaret Yowell lists Clarke 4-H Club meeting on December 10 at 2 p.m. at Mrs. Burwell Thompson and Clarke County 4-H Council at the Court House Berryville December 12 at 7:30 p.m. Officers urged to attend. Grover Schlack, World War I veteran, remains at Newton D. Baker Hospital about two weeks. Congregational Christian Church White Gift Service on December 8 at 9:45 a.m. members urged to bring gifts for Elon College orphanage.
Mr. Mitchell Boyd and Miss Ivy Boyd were among attendees at the Redskins versus Packers game in Washington last Sunday.
Mrs. Walker of Binghamton N Y announces the marriage of Doris Page Walker to Robert A Mangan in a November ceremony at Trinity Memorial Episcopal Church Winchester observers note her ties to the Brill and Nelson families. The couple held a private breakfast at the Burlingham Tearoom before departing for a trip to Fourth Lake in the Adirondacks.
The Young People's Missionary Society of Cork Street Christian Church gathered at Mrs Ray Duncan's Martinsburg pike home for a Christmas program led by Mrs William J Hadden Jr. Readings readings and songs framed a Christmas message from Mrs R ockman. Plans for next year included a Christmas basket for a needy family.
Delray of Boston offers a festive assortment of greeting cards priced at 5c 10c 15c 25c 50c and 1.00. Also available by the box at 39c 49c and 1.00. Brooks' Pharmacy carries the selection.
Mr and Mrs Harry C Light of Woodside Frederick county left for Blacksburg yesterday. On return they will be joined by daughter Mrs Lester D Arnold Jr and granddaughter Ann Clay for ten days.Mrs Arnold and daughter plan to join Mr Arnold at L D Arnold Sr home around December 18 for Christmas visits. Mrs Harry F Nelson of 12 Richards avenue remains hospitalized at Memorial Hospital after an operation two weeks ago and is reported improved.
Mrs W E Brill of Handley School returned from a week in Augusta Georgia visiting Mrs R W Whitley and Mrs Edward Brill and her daughter Joanne. The family plans to join Master Sergeant Brill in the Panama Canal Zone. She observed special classroom activities at John Milledge School in Augusta during the Deep South visit.
Mr and Mrs Jacob Randall and Misses Grace and Cora Donald and their brother James Donald and his son Master David Donald of Kernstown spent the week end in Frederick Md The Ladies Aid Society of the Congregational Christian Church will meet at the home of Mrs Bertha Boyce 112 West Pail Mall street this evening at 730 o clock Division 4 will conduct the devotionals.
John W. Smith celebrated his 85th birthday at the Gore home of his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Stanley Bennett on November 24. Guests included A R Bennett Luther Riggleman Fletta Hashman V Smith Hardy Croslin Maleta Hitchen Betty May Ethel Sirbaugh Pugh Aruilla Baldwin Donna Jean Edward James Fay Nelson Lester Burner Johnny Bobby Farris and others.
The guide advises a man to discuss his finances and prospects with his fiancée's father, and to express confidence in supporting a wife. It notes closings for personal notes and states a girl should wear her engagement ring as soon as the engagement is announced.
A feature praising the American businesswoman combining efficiency with feminine charm. It highlights impeccable appearance, hair care, and a simple Latin-smooth coiffure shown by model Jean Lord, noting a shining turned roll and low-profile fastening for a polished, executive look.
The Cantabile Chorus under Mr. Jay H. Lowden will perform a program Sunday at 4 PM at Christ Church, featuring works by Gilchrist Jacob Tchaikovsky and Simper, with Advent and carol sections. A silver offering goes to St Catherine's Guild of Christ Episcopal Church. public invited. Guests include Irene Miller and Olive Hart Buck.
Russell Le Spaid, 27, of Gore, remained in critical condition at Winchester Memorial Hospital this morning following chest and abdominal cuts from a fall against a power saw Wednesday afternoon.
Hector B. Ritter Jr a seaman first class from 123 East Leicester Street has been awarded the Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon by the Navy Department for heroism aboard the cruiser Honolulu in World War II. The ribbon accompanies the medal and becomes part of his official personnel record. The Honolulu saw action in Tassafaronga Paalu Leyte Gulf and Kolombangara with heavy damage and casualties but returned to a home port for repairs.
Word study notes on common mistakes and pronunciation. Includes guidance on usage for indictable meaning capable of being indicted and example usage. Emphasizes expanding vocabulary with a daily word.
Mary Conover Mellon who died October 11 in Oak Spring near Upperville left roughly 1.84 million and real estate in Cass County Missouri to relatives. Her husband Paul Mellon receives Wolf's Mill Farm and personal effects. The Seeing Eye and the National Society for the Prevention of Blindness each get 10 000. Executors include Paul Mellon and George Wyckoff with Mellon National Bank as trustees.
County clerk records show 87 couples were issued marriage licenses in Winchester during November. Appraisals filed list Annie F. Jenkins at 781.75 by Conner, Mears, Conner. W. B. O Neal at 12000 by Boyer Grim Humston. John T. Painter at 7229.75 by Lemley Massie Lemley.
The court confirms the appointment of Christ Episcopal Church trustees by the vestry. Named trustees are Harold G. Brown, William A. Baker, and Joseph A. Massie Jr.
The court revoked Howard Malone's probation and parole and ordered him to finish a six month jail term. Virginia K. Heatwole was appointed administratrix of the estate of her late husband Walter D. Heatwole who died of a heart attack while hunting. Bond set at $40,000 with Maryland Casualty Company. Appraisers listed as H. W. Copenhaver, R. T. Bryarly, D. L. Kinter, R. S. Fansler and L. D. Arnold.
Births at Winchester Memorial Hospital reached a monthly high with 118 deliveries. August had 114, while September and October each reported 106. October saw 4 sets of twins. In July 102 babies were born. Over four months in 1946 total births reached 444, compared with 263 in 1945. Last year monthly totals were August 68, September 62, October 60, and November 73.
Woodmen to meet at 8 o'clock at the Odd Fellows Hall for the election of officers for the ensuing year. All members urged to attend. Past officers listed include Leonard S. Newlin Herbert Williamson Calvin Keller D C Hottle L I Carper Ray Ebersole R H Lamp J M McDonald C C Gough L E Fries and S O Mason.
The Northern District Youth of the Church of the Brethren holds its quarterly meeting at Bethel Church near Mayland Virginia. Activities begin 3 p.m. with an evening service at 7 45 p.m. on Sunday December 8.
Professor W. Donald Clague of Bridgewater College will be guest speaker at a community gathering. Attendees are asked to bring one type of food to contribute to a shared meal.
Wet strength is a key quality for synthetic fibers as many fibers lose strength after washing, highlighting the need for durable textiles and reliable performance in laundering conditions.
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