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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1947

Page

8

Social Notes Highlight Village Club Activities and Birth Announcement

Social notes detail two Winchester clubs meeting at the Chan with Mrs Anna and Mrs Gertrudeer as guests. W N Keenan spoke on the club magazine spring issue featuring Winchester Apple Blossom and the first anniversary. Dr A Kraf also attended. A $5 Tuberculosis bond was approved. funds to support a Civic League dance and Adopted Family Christmas basket were raised. Little Theatre to perform The Cherry Orchard at Century Club. others noted include a birth to Mr and Mrs Ralph Sprinkle, former Miss Veronica Gunker. Pageant by Tear Coat Brotherhood youth scheduled. Baptist Women plan prayer service and officer election. YW will host a reception.

An’s Club The Chan Anna Gertrudeer W. N.keenan Richmond Farmville Winchester A. Kraf Civic League Fellowship Club Little Theatre Century Club Ralph L. Dar Anton Checkov Helen N. Washington St Hardy Marie Habicht Cary Randolph Marshall Virginia Yates Robert Waltz Henry Hardenburg William Glass John Carl Morgan Ralph Sprinkle Memorial Hospital Charlotte N.C Sprinkle Veronica Gunker Long Island New York RcEss Tear Coat Brothern Baptist Church

Calendar of Events for December Meetings

A series of civic and club gatherings listed for December 15 to 17. Included are Homecoming dance planning with Mrs. George Dieckman, Berryville PTA, Nurses Alumnae, VFW auxiliary, Red Cross directors, Shenandoah Valley Manufacturers, Madison lodge, Century Club, Lions, Moose, women’s auxiliary, Le Cercle Francais, Kiwanis, Elks, Oliver club, White Hall 4-H club, and other local groups with host locations in town venues.

George Dieckman S. Washington St Berryville PTA VFW Red Cross Shenandoah Valley Manufacturers George Washington Hotel Madison Lodge Moose Hall Century Club Helen J. Massey Lions Club Sarah Zane Hall Moose Club Womens Aux First Baptist Church Luther Kersey le Cercle Francais Virginia Russell Kiwanis Club Sarah Zane Elks Club Oliver Club White Hall Ernest Milburn Greenspring

Mrs Stella Shiley Returns After Five Week Visit

Returns here Mrs Stella Shiley Amherst Street has returned to her home after a five week visit with Mr and Mrs James Spence near Washington The latters are parents of a new daughter named Hilda Gay Mrs Spence is the former Miss Lillie Gay Burcham of Stephens City.

Stella Shiley Amherst St James Spence Washington Hilda Gay Spence Lillie Gay Burcham Stephens City

Sweet little outfit pattern 4647 for toddlers

Onne Ohlams offers pattern 4647 for a jacket and jumper for size 2, plus a blouse. One yard fabric yields jacket and jumper, with embroidery transfer and complete illustrated instructions. Sizes 1 to 10 available with specified yardage.

Golden Link dinner honors members of First Evangelical church

The Golden Link class of the First Evangelical United Brethren church held a dinner on December 11 at Tokes Inn. Entertainment featured Marie DeCarlo Iva Mae Bowles and Evelyn Catherine, with the Secret Pals identity recalled. Attendees included Evelyn Catherine Lena Davis Adeline Pope Louise Robinson Ruth Miller Iva Mae Bowles Marie DeCarlo Catherine Blye Gertrude Hawkins Virginia Schuller Mattie McCarty Maggie Marple Sally Shirley Loma Cunningham Grace Hines Thelma Kerns Margaret Streit Evelyn Dick Hilda Morris Mary Hannum Mae Balpakeo Cooper Mabel Heatwole. Guests were Mrs. Carl Hiser and Mrs. Ralph Combs.

Golden Link First Evangelical United Brethren Church Tokes Inn Marie Decarlo Iva Mae Bowles Evelyn Cather Lena Davis Adeline Pope Louise Robinson Ruth Miller Catherine Blye Gertrude Hawkins Virginia Schuller Mattie, McCarty Maggie Marple Sally Shirley Loma Cunningham Grace Hines Thelma Kerns Magaret Streit Evelyn Dick Hilda Morris Mary Hannum Mae Balpakeo Cooper Mabel Heatwole Carl Hiser Ralph Combs

Mrs. G. O. Snapp to Spend Winter in Fort Valley

Mrs. G. O. Snapp left Saturday for Fort Valley Georgia to spend the winter with her son Dr. Oliver I. Snapp.

Lesires Georgia G. O. Snapp Fort Valley Oliver I. Snapp

Lesson In English By W L Gordon

Lesson in English by W L Gordon discusses common word usage errors and pronunciation. It highlights misused phrases like I believe that is true and outlines spelling and pronunciation notes. The piece introduces vocabulary building by focusing on one word daily with posthumous defined as occurring after death and quotes Colton on posthumous charity.

Colton

Modern Etiquette or 3) e by Roberta Lee

Practical guidance on dining manners and church contribution etiquette from Roberta Lee. It covers how to raise concerns to staff, how to eat ice cream on pie, and proper expectations for a woman making a contribution at church.

Roberta Lee

Tattered $75,000 Bills Found Under Lumber Pile

In Manila on December 15 officials reported discovery of seventy five thousand dollars in tattered US currency under a lumber pile near the Cebu naval base in the central Philippines. The money was in a locked briefcase and believed to be base funds stolen in 1945. Seven navy men were jailed for the theft.

Manila United States Cebu Philippines Naval Base Seve Navy

Winchester Subscribers Urged to Call If Delivery Fails

Winchester readers are asked to contact the STAR office before 7 p m if a copy is not received, and a replacement will be sent. The notice repeats a Saturday schedule detail and urges prompt call-ins.

Winchester Star Office

What's Up Between Cathy and Bill in Kendall Estate Turmoil

Cathy faces pressure from Aunt Edith Kendall while Bill vows to handle the family fallout and protect their engagement. At a social night with the Kendalls, Cathy and Mark try to shield each other as Edith eyes them coldly. Elaine proposes a tea outing as Cathy confronts jealousy and uncertain future.

Bill Cathy Elaine Edith Angel Sweet Darling Kendall Mark Maggie Bin Paul Draper Aunt Edith Cypressville Joe Thy

Martinsburg Man Goes on Trial in Gambler Death

Pi Roy William Ridenour of Martinsburg West Virginia faces a circuit court trial in Hagerstown Maryland over the July death of Charles Taylor a 52 year old gambler. The state says Ridenour shot Taylor and took 3400 after an argument over a debt.

Martinsburg Hagerstown Roy William Ridenour W. Va Washington Charles Taylor Fourth Judicial Circuit Mar+ing Williamsport Pike Taylor South Potomac Unior High School Ridenour Tayor

Estimated cost to rear a child in the United States

For a family of moderate income the expense exceeds 15000 dollars. Based on an annual income of 2500 dollars the calculation is made to the child’s eighteenth birthday. The figures reflect projected costs for the entire upbringing and are presented as a general estimate.

United States J.S.P. A M.J.J. A Bureau of the Census

Lone Train Robber Holds up Passengers

A gunman on a New York Central train robbed passengers between a suburban station and the downtown terminal. Judge Roger Kiley valued the loot at about 350 dollars, with watches and rings taken from several riders.

Chicago New York Central Roger Kiley Illinois Appellate Court

Last U. S. Troops Depart from Italy

Leghorn December 15. The last American occupation troops were to depart aboard the USS Admiral Sims, ending the Italian campaign that began with the Salerno landing on September 9, 1943.

U. S Italy Leghorn Admiral Sims Salerno

Walton Leaguers To Dine Wednesday

The Izaak Walton League will hold a buffet supper at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Sarah Zane hall. L. B. Sirbaugh, chairman of the program committee, announced the event.

Walton Izaak, Walton League Sarah Zane Hall L. B. Sirbaugh

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