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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1951

Page

7

Parents Booked In Fatal Beating Of Daughter

In Lynwood California a mother and her husband were jailed on suspicion of manslaughter in the death of three year old Phyllis Louise Ingraffia. Police note extensive injuries including bruising and facial swelling. The mother admitted beating the child after a bed wetting incident.

Lynwood Calif Phyllis Louise Ingraffia Paul B. Ingraffia Paul W. Kerr Ingraffia Phyllis

Dogs used for guard duty in Korea

A few dogs trained for service in World War II are being used for guard and patrol duty in Korea.

Korea L.C. A A

James Wood High School Beauty Talent and Best Dressed Winners

James Wood High School hosted a pageant in the school auditorium on December 7. Participants were divided into beauty talent and best dressed with winners from Kay Kane Ann Dailey Phyllis Campbell Colleen Sargent Velda Dehaven Sylvia Brant Carol Gardiner Evelyn Fox and others judged by Irvan O Connell Evans Kline and Douglas Allen hosted by Howard Holland.

Elsie Hovermale James Wood Stephens City Lions Club Kay Kane Plumly Lumber Co Ann Dailey Crider Shockey Phyllis Campbell G. & M. Music Co Colleen Sargent Velda Dehaven Miss Reuss Fire Co Sylvia Brant Miss Middletown Fire Co Carol Gardiner Miss Steak House Evelyn Fox Irvan O’connell Evans Kline Douglas Allen Howard Holland Ninth Nnel Bailey M. J. Grove Lime Co Mary Renner Polly Beta Club James Wood School Ann Duckworth

Community thanks supporters for James Wood event

Bar berhe Beta Club expresses gratitude to Hodgson and Brown Jewelers Mowerys Jewelry Store Johnsons Jewelry Store Miss Margaret Hodgson The Jewel Box Capper’s Jewelry Worths Leggetts G U M Music Store Smalts Florists Miller Bros Florists for backing the evening. The audience called it one of the finest entertainments ever held at James Wood.

Johnston’s Margaret L. Hodgson Capper Worth's Leggett’s G. & Um Me Music Store Smalts Florists D Miller Bros. Florists James Wood

Girls Take Oral Exams for Learners Driving Permits

Miss Patsy Ritter announces that on December 11, 109 girl students at James Wood took the written and oral examination to obtain learner permits. After completing practical behind the wheel driving, final tests will be administered by Set. Cle ments.

Patsy Ritter James Wood Clements

Horse and mule strength under different driving tools

The record notes that under pressure with whips mules pull as much as horses proportionally to their weight, while without goads horses pull more. The statement compares animal draft power when driven by whips versus goads.

Editorial Staff Listing

The newspaper lists staff roles with Sally Loy as Editor in Chief Immy Hockman as Feature Editor Brannon as Reporter Jack Jenkins as Class Editor Tony Davis as Club Editor and Donna Grade.

Sally Loy Immy Hockman Brannon Jack Jenkins Tony Davis Donna Grade

Christmas Shop Windows and Lights Brighten Town

Editorial notes Christmas decor and festive crowds in a quiet town. It recalls December 25 as the birth of Christ, praising carols, gifts, and religious meaning while urging awareness of the holiday’s true purpose.

Liberius Rome Christ

Adventures of Inky the popular campus fountain pen

Inky is a blue fountain pen loved on campus for many dates and mishaps. A football player borrows her causing a rough ride that ends with Inky returning to her owner in a damaged state and a caution that borrowing can harm friendships.

Inky Paul Lamarr Jane Russell Lana Turner Ambassio China Catcher

Winchester Senior BeBe Baughman Shifts To Type Classes

In the Winchester Virginia school spotlight BeBe Baughman nicknamed for her busy routine rushes to typing class and to Sodtor sport. She belongs to the Actor's Guild and Tri-Hi-Y Club and dreams of marrying a millionaire. Walter Thomas Big Walt from Ambler Pennsylvania aims for English and civil work while pursuing photography as a hobby.

Betty Jean Baughman BeBe Winchester Actor's Guild Ambler Pennsylvania Walter Thomas Big Walt Aes Elinor MA Elinor Lacere Club

Senior Students Highlight Club Activities and Goals

Profiles of students Elinor Mawe and Juanita Ann Brown showcase hobbies and ambitions. Elinor plans secretarial work and participates in Lacere Club, while Juanita comes from Cross Junction Virginia and captains the school Patrol in Beta Club. Other seniors like Dave pursue college and act in PF and the Actors Guild.

Juanita Ann Brown Cross Junction Virginia

Junior Dance with Yule Theme Dazzles Students

A Christmas tree gleamed at the center as students danced to Glenn Miller and fellow bandleaders. Chaperons Mr. Bischoff and Mrs. Hoagland led as class sponsors during the festive evening.

Glenn Miller Guy Lombardo Sammy Kaye Tommy Dorsey Mr. Bischoff Mrs. Hoagland

Designer counsels against sweaters for curvy gals

Hollywood columnist cites Tone Innes, a sweater advocate, who says women with full bosoms should avoid wearing sweaters as the garment distorts their figure. She defines average bust as 36 inches and promotes suits over sweaters for coverage, noting models, stars, and fashion shows in support.

Gene Handsaker Hollywood Tone Innes Piper Laurie Kathryn Grayson Dagmar Mrs Inn New York

Rites Held in Nashville for Mrs Dandridge

Mrs Charlies J Symington of New York and Mrs Gavin Hadden of Falls Church attended the Nashville funeral for Mrs Dandridge who died Tuesday in Nashville from a cerebral hemorrhage. Survivors include Edmund P Dandridge Jr of Baltimore and Mrs Angus McDonald of Lexington with five grandchildren. Burial was in Martinsburg West Virginia at four o clock this afternoon.

Episcopal Jessee Nashville Gibson Richmond Charlies J. Symington New York Gavin Hadden Falls Church Edmund P. Dandridge, Jr Baltimore Angus McDonald Lexington Martinsburg

Murderer of High School Girl Given 149 Years

CHAMPAIGN Mrs. Andrew Pete Palmer a thrice married father of two children was convicted today of the rape murder of a 17 year old high school girl.

Champaign Andrew Pete) Palmer

Parmer receives 149 year prison term for July murder

A circuit court jury sentenced Parmer to 149 years in prison after the state sought the death penalty. Parmer was accused of raping and fatally stabbing Janet Clark in her home on July 20, with her body found by a neighbor.

Parmer Janet Clark

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