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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1948

Page

10

Residents and visitors noted in Winchester list of holiday visits

Mrs Virginia Dove Brideau travels from 929 Ave Winchester returned after hosting a dinner at the Lotus and visiting relatives in Washington and Winchester. Numerous locals including Lt Col Ogden Bru and the Bruton family are mentioned along with guests Mrs Bobbington and Miss Bonnie Tucker.

Virginia Dove Brideau Ave Winchester Bobbington Sherry Hall Artments Wisconsin Ave WN. W Washington Brideau Bbington the Lotus Ogden Bru Bruton Kathryn Dove

Brooks' Pharmacy Cosmetic Price List

Incomparable Cata-Nome gifts include face powder rouge lipstick and cologne. Prices shown: Lipstick 5.00, face powder 3.50, dusting powder 3.00, face powder and cologne 2.75, white mink cologne 2.75. Contact Brooks' Pharmacy at phone 6461.

Brooks’ Pharmacy

Calendar of Christmas Week Events

Friday December 17 at 8 p m Woodmen of the World. Sunday December 19 at 8 a m GAA breakfast at George Washington hotel. Emmanuel Baptist church Stephens City offers public music programs at 3 and 8 p m. Yuletide musical service Braddock St Methodist at 7 15 p m. Candlelight musical service First EUB church at 7 30 p m. Mount Olive EUB church Christmas program at 7 30 p m.

Woodmen of the World George Washington Hotel Emmanuel Baptist Church of Stephens City Braddock St. Methodist Church First Eub Mount Olive EUB

Ted Staples Elected To Chi Beta Phi Honorary

Ted Staples son of Mr and Mrs Carlton F Staples of Berryville pike was elected to the national honorary fraternity Chi Beta Phi at Randolph Macon college. He was chosen for interest character and scholastic standing in mathematics chemistry physics biology and psychology. As a senior he is president of the Spanish club made Dean's list honors and holds an ODK key.

Ted Staples Carlton F. Staples Berryville Pike Chi Beta Phi Randolph -Macon College Staples Randolph Macon Ted

Mrs Edith Barry Visiting Son At Montana Ranch

Mrs Edith Barry formerly Edith Sargent St John of Winchester travels to the Montana ranch of her son Claude St John.

Edith Barry Son’s Ranch Edith Sargent St. John Winchester Montana Claude St. John

Berryville Couple Hosts Informal Evening Gathering

Mr. and Mrs. William Clagett will entertain this evening at their Berryville home with an informal gathering. The event reflects social customs of the era as neighbors and friends are invited to share refreshments and conversation in a casual setting.

Mrs. Clagett William Clagett Berryville

Mrs Spanges in Washington with son in law and daughter

Mrs. Arthur Spanges of Zanesville Ohio, former Miss Mary Bragonier of Winchester, is in Washington with her son in law and daughter after his return from Korea. The son in law serves in the General Staff Logistical Division of the U S Army.

Arthur Spanges Zanesville, O Mary Bragonier Winchester Washington

Births Dec 5 In Charles Town And At 1427 South Main

To Mr and Mrs Gerald Painter Charles Town a girl. Mrs Painter is the former Miss Dorothy Knighting. To Mr and Mrs Arthur Ritter 1427 S Main St a girl. Mrs Ritter is the former Miss Elizabeth Wymer.

Gerald Painter Charles Town

Capon Springs News Roundup December Reports

Mrs Earl Lafollette returned home from Winchester hospital after a brief stay. Calvin Corbin, killed in a Dec 4 truck wreck near Romney, was buried at Ebenezer church. his widow is Jean LaFollette. Junior Crouse has mumps. Theodore Austin of Philadelphia stayed at Capon Springs hotel. VFW auxiliary members attended a Wardensville post meeting. Philip Orndorff and Mrs Lelia Bland were business visitors in Winchester. Mrs Carson Cooper and Mrs Eugene Cooper shopped there.

Capon Springs W. Va Earl Lafollette Winchester Hospital Calvin Corbin Capon Bridge Edgewood Ebenezer Church Romney Jean LaFollette Junior Crouse Harry Crouse Theodore Austin Philadelphia VFW Ladies Auxiliary Wardensville Philip Orndorff Lelia Bland Winchester Carson Cooper Eugene Cooper

Miss Florence Robinson To Arrive Monday

Florence Robinson a Wells college sophomore in Aurora New York will return home Monday for a three week holiday with her parents Mr and Mrs Ernest F Robinson of 620 S Stewart St Also notes on measles confinement of Master Robert Lewis son of Mr and Mrs A E Lewis at Grey stone Terrace and hospital updates for W F Baker and Edith Pannett with Culpeper business trip and improving condition respectively

Betty Bickers Vassar Amherst St Florence Robinson Wells College Aurora N. Y Ernest F. Robinson S. Stewart St Robert Lewis A. E. Lewis Greystone Terrace Lovely Patti Luer Montana State University Columbia University New York

Ankers Store and Ward Family Mumps Reported

Angers store Ungers store West Virginia reports mumps in Mr Ward family. Visitors to the Walter Moores home include Purcell Dick and Pearl Sargeant of Washington. Other visits list the Dick, Hawkins, Omps, and Marpole families visiting Brannon residence.

Christmas church programs in Brucetown and nearby areas

A list of Christmas programs across churches in Brucetown and surrounding towns. Denominational spokesmen note worship times, Sunday schools, and seasonal pageants from Rev. Ellmore to Rev. Day and Rev. Sly, with services at multiple congregations and towns.

Lockhart Appointed Justice of Peace in Stonewall District

M. L. Lockhart of 14 Richards Ave has been appointed justice of the peace for the Stonewall district by order signed by Judge Elliott Marshall and entered in circuit court. He will serve until the 1951 general election.

M. L. Lockhart Richards Ave Stonewall Elliott Marshall

Berryville Social Notes Full of Holiday Visits

Mrs. John Pitta host to her daughter Wilma and son Harold with Rodrick from Alexandria. Cub Scouts hold Christmas party at Community building. Holstein sale in Lebanon county draws Denzil Kackley and Jack Hardesty. William Cleveneger with Sue Ellen and Jimmy visiting Purcellville host Charles James family. H H Lickey returns from Alexandria. H B Thomas and sisters host brother Smith Thomas of Norfolk. Earl Brown Jr. arrives from Washington and Lee for Christmas with parents. William Flannagan from Bremo Bluff visits. Edward Berlin Jr. and James visit for holidays. Betty Sue Enders returns from Averett. Rear Admiral John R Beardall returns to Clarke after Florida trip. Cadet Lawrence Kackley at VPI. Martha Lou Wisecarver from Charlottesville with the Wisecarver family.

Denzil Kackley John Hardesty Jack Hardesty Colesville Lebanon County Penna Washington and Lee University Earl Brown Jr Earl Brown Sr William Flannagan Bremo Bluff W and L

Corn Belt area spans nearly 1000 miles across the U S

The Corn Belt is an irregular area about 1000 miles across and 150 to 300 miles deep. It covers Iowa and parts of Ohio Indiana Illinois Wisconsin Minnesota South Dakota Nebraska Kansas and Missouri.

Iowa Ohio Indiana Ilinois Wisconsin Minnesota South Dakota Nebraska Kansas Missouri

Lesson In English by W. L. Gordon

Lesson in English outlines common usage errors and mispronunciations. It defines fixation as the act of fixing or being fixed, with examples like an unalterable fixation of resolution. The piece emphasizes expanding vocabulary by mastering one word daily and notes author Killingbeck.

Modern Etiquette Q and A Guidelines

Clergyman funeral fees vary with family means and wishes. Guests should leave if unable to be helpful during a relative’s illness. If unsure at table, use a fork instead of a spoon where the fork fits the meal.

Pattern 4713 sewing pattern and Anne Adams book offer

Advertisement notes a Pattern 4713 dress pattern with squared off armhole deep cuffs and soft pleated skirt, available in sizes 12 to 20 40. Fabric yardage listed, easy to sew with illustrated instructions, pattern price 25 cents, order from Winchester Star Pattern Dept New York. Also promotes ANNE ADAMS Winter Pattern Book at 15 cents, mentions a hosiery case pattern gift and family gifts.

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

They are popularly known as superboys

The text notes no official designation exists yet for the jet plane pilots, but they are popularly called superboys. It also mentions a Florida town named Christmas with residents sending mail to cancel at Christmas time.

S.D.Y. A Christmas S.P.L. A Florida

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Sal Virginia Wendell Barney Wendell R. Barney Pat Bob Jefferson St Mr. James Brumback James Brumback VPI H. M William la Vecchia Daniel L. la Vecchia Watson Ave Carolyn Rosilyn Hughes James C. Hughes Huntsberry Brothers Bob Huntsberry Duke University Jimmy Huntsberry Augusta Military Academy Tomorow Jane Bickers City W. S. Godfrey Jimmy Lee Dix James Dix E. Piccadilly St T. F. Trenary Jackson Ave Baltimore Nash Dealer Accountant Club Chi Jack Lannon Jackie Lannon Morris Lannon Wolfe St Joseph Emmerth Millwood Ave Perry Miller Memorial Hospital Florence Sumption Front Royal Rd Harry Sartelle Capital N. Washington St George Fansler Danville W. Monmouth St Evelyn Shyrock Anna Hamilton Anna E. Hamilton J. W. Morrow W. Cecil Sr W. F. Baker S. Loudoun St George Pully Culpeper Edith Pannett Edith Pannett, S. Braddock Sr Denier Angers Voice Prize For Beauty Brucetown Church of the Brethren Salem W. L. Riggleman Cephas Fahnestock J. Floyd Wine Jubilee Congregational Christian Roy Coulter Timber Ridge Sunday School Richard Kump Evangelical United Brethren Reliance Charge L. P. Tederick Reliance Ridings Chapel Greenway John E. Oliver Pleasant Valley Red Mt. Pleasant Greenwood Methodist Chapel Hayfield Assembly John P. Sly Kernstown Robert Bradford E. C. Day Refuge Fairview Middletown Methodist H. S. Roane Grace Hites Epworth West Frederick Coty Paris Yanky Clover Gemey Gaunt John Pitta Wilma Pitta Harold Pitta Rodrick Alexandria Howard White William Blythe William Clevenger Sue Ellen Jimmy Charles James Purcellville H. H. Lickey Mrs Malcolm Johnston H. B. Thomas Misses Ollie Alice Thomas Mr. Smith Thomas Norfolk Edward P. Berlin Edward Jr Washington and Lee James William Barnett University of Virginia Edward N. Barnett Betty Sue Enders Averett College Charles J. Enders John R. Beardall Mrs. Beardall Clarke Lawrence Kackley Martha Lou Wisecarver Charlottesville Mrs. Fleming Wisecarver W. L. Gordon Roberta Lee Smart New Classic Obone Mel Cordovan Dupont Lovett Bros Loudoun St the Commercial & Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Chapman Motor CO W. Boscawen St Best Car DeSoto Haldeman’s Order of the Golden Rule Thurs Jack Fretwell St. Mary’s Fieldcrest American Woolen Co Bates and Fieldcrest Cather’s Colonial Beauty Shoppe Piccadilly St Dial S. Braddock St Bates Timberlake the Linen Store Worth’s N. Loudoun ST
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