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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1946

Page

6

Wedding of Miss Sara Nair to Dr Wil D James in Clifton Forge

Miss Sara Nair daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Perry Nair Jr of Forge Virginia wed Dr Wil D James of Hamlet North Carolina Tuesday January 29 at 8 pm in Clifton Forge Presbyterian Church. The ceremony featured ivory satin gown with rose applique and lace coronet, organ prelude, Lohengrin march processional and reception at the bride's aunt's home. The couple will reside in Hamlet where Dr James serves on the surgical staff.

Sara Nair Charles Perry Nair, Jr Forge Wil D. James Hamlet N.C Clifton Forge T. C. Bales LaRue Armstrong Consister William Raines Land Mark McDonald Rome James E. Butte William Howe Buffalo N. Y John McNeill Smith Greensee Austin Texas Jed Wilson James N. C Bride Mary’s Raleigh Mary Baldwin College Staunton Th Handley School Wingroom Woodbury Forest Orange University of North Carolina Chapel Hill University of M Eadical School New Bat Becmet Southern White Gladiolas and Stock — of Winchester William D. James Rose Duer Prank W. Howe Ay M. Lindsay W. Hart

Miss Paulette Pifer to Arrive for Weekend with Pifer Family

Miss Paulette Pifer daughter of Dr and Mrs H S Pifer of 314 West Leicester Street will arrive today from St Marys School Raleigh NC as a weekend guest at her parents home. Mr and Mrs Louis Wonder plan a ten day trip to New York City during which they will stay at the St Regis hotel.

Mrs Louis Wonder New York City St. Regis Pifer Paulette Pifer H. S. Pifer West Leicester Street St. Mary’s School Raleigh N. C Bill” Pifer Washington and Lee University Lexington, Va

Etiquette Q&A: Theater Talking and Visiting Cards

The column advises speaking politely to talking moviegoers and requesting quiet, then involving an usher if needed. It says spell out full names on visiting cards. Announcements should come from the parents or guardian of the bride-elect.

Births and weddings listed in Winchester area notices

The column notes births for Rev. and Mrs. Arthur M. Field Jr of Lewisburg and Mr. and Mrs. Albert H. Pfeiffer in Winchester Memorial Hospital. Ellen Spiker wed James Kenneth Rudolph in Middletown. Local residents attend Baltimore wrestling, shop trips to New York, and Mrs. Fishpaw shows improvement after illness.

Arthur M. Field, Jr Lewisburg W. Va Lewisburg Hospital Mr. Field Dudley Field Robert Barton

Red Cross Production Corps Seeks Garment Donations

The monthly Red Cross Production Corps shipment will go out next week. Members with home work should finish garments and submit by Tuesday morning February 5. Extra emphasis on ayette garments. Volunteers are urged to join knitting and sewing programs by reporting to the Production Room at Episcopal Church House 134 West Boscawen Street on Tuesdays or Thursdays 10 am to 5 pm.

Red Cross Episcopal Church House West Boscawen Street

Corner On Sports by Gene Miller reports mixed basketball results

Former bare-knuckle champ Elbows McFadden visits El Paso while Converse Dunkel ratings list top college teams for the week ending Jan 28. Notre Dame remains undefeated. Navy and West Virginia not in top 10. Local high school notes cover Boyce, Handley, Martinsburg, and crowding at a Handley win.

George Converse-Dunkel Converse Rubber Company Dick Dunkel Oklahoma A & M Notre Dame Iowa Indiana New York U Syracuse Ohio State Kentucky DePaul Michigan Navy West Virginia

Honor List At Mary Washington College

Four Winchester area women earned Dean's List honors at Mary Washington College of the University of Virginia for the fall quarter. Named are Lucille Weaver Isabelle Larrick Betty Hendrie and Emily Fawcett who achieved superior ratings in their studies.

Winchester Mary Washington College University of Virginia Lucille Weaver M. D. Weaver Jefferson St Isabelle Larrick E. N. Larrick National Ave Betty Hendrie William Hendrie West Cecil St Emily Fawcett Edison Fawcett Mt. Falls

Visiting Washington educator speaks to 7th grade class

Mr. Christian from Washington visited Douglas School and spoke to the 7th grade Geography class on differences between regions. He used diagrams on the blackboard and audio-visual aids. students asked many questions.

Christian State of Washington

Lesson In English by W. L. Gordon

A short study from W. L. Gordon on proper language use and pronunciation. It lists words often misused and mispronounced, offers synonyms for harass and related ideas, and includes a daily word practice with rectitude defined as uprightness in principles and conduct.

W. L. Gordon

Roundup on College Prospects and Pro Football News

A sports roundup from New York discusses the College Baseball Coaches Association meeting with major league reps on premature college player signings. It notes Happy Chandler’s stance, five for the books humor, and updates on Steve Owen, George Halas, Gerry Karver, Buddy Young, and college basketball Arkansas.

New York College Baseball Coaches’ Association Happy Chandler Chandler George Halas Chicago Bear Gerry Karver Penn State France Marcel Hansenne G. I Europe Karver Les Mac Mitchell Buddy Young Fleet City Fleet Foot Sacramento Calif Arkansas

Tons of Coffee But Not A Drop To Drink

The Liberty Ship Richard Ewell arrived from South America with 6000 tons of coffee but no drinkable coffee on board. Captain E J Duprey said the galley coffee supply ran out a few days from San Pedro California. The beans were green and could not be brewed.

Seattle Richard South America E. J. Duprey San Pedro Calif

Old Timer Recalls Hard Times in the South

Decatur resident C McMillan recalls post Civil War struggle and compares 1865 1945 hardships to today. He describes poverty lacked schools churches and literacy, shared rooms limited furniture and subsistence living while emphasizing gratitude and resilience.

South C. McMillan Third Avenue West Decatur Mr. MacMillan New York Hongkong Lars Roebuck and Company

Which side is the Capitol's front in Washington

In a curious quiz a majority misidentified the Capitol front. Architect David Lynn explains the east front faces the Statue of Freedom atop the dome and defines the front, while growth has tilted development westward with the White House and key buildings effectively behind the Capitol.

Washington Pennsylvania Avenue Washington Monument White House Library of Congress Supreme Court Washington-on-the-Potomac Capitol Hill Capitol East Front West Front Terrace East East Side David Lynn Lynn

Ready Debaters Committee Formed by House Democrats

A group of young House Democrats announced the formation of a Ready Debaters Committee to guard party political interests on Capitol Hill. Their aim is to answer Republican campaign propaganda and affirm Democratic positions, with one member saying they are tired of Republicans lambasting the party without challenge.

Washington House Democrats Capitol Hill

Martinsburg Beats Dr Pepper Quint 69 52

Martinsburg defeated the Dr Pepper Stars 69 to 52 as a lineup of former Martinsburg high school aces led early and held the lead. The two teams schedule a rematch Monday night in Martinsburg West Virginia. The local quintet played shorthanded with Shakes and Hoopes out.

Dr. Pepper Stars Martinsburg Martinsburg High School West Virginia Shakes Hoopes Winchester Hayette Pope Moore

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