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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1949

Page

8

Lehigh Honors Conferred at Midyear Commencement

Richard Well Rusk received a master of science in Physics at Lehigh University as 265 graduates were awarded degrees. David Lilienthal chair of the U S Atomic Energy Commission gave the commencement address and Lehigh awarded him an honorary doctor of laws.

Richard Well Rusk E. G. Rusk Handley Blvd Lehigh University David Lilienthal United States Atomic Energy Commission Lehigh

Calendar of events for February in Frederick area

Local notices list clubs and meetings from Feb 8 to Feb 12 with times and venues. Groups include Lions Exchange Grace Lutheran MaFaden Loudoun St Presbyterian Moose Kiwanis Old Fredericktown Garden Club Jr Century Rotary Clarke County Women and Junior Women clubs Middletown 4-H Star Tannery 4-H Gore 4-H and University Women.

North Frederick Lion’s Club Sarah Zane Exchange Club Geo. Washington Century Club Grace Lutheran Men's Wilson P. Ard MaFaden Bible Loudoun St. Presbyterian Church Albin Edna Whitacre Rotary Club Clarke County Women’s Club Hawthorne Middletown Clarke County Frank Lee Watson Ave

Grimm Home Welcomes Boyce Guest P T Grimm

Mr P T Grimm of Boyce visits the home of her son and daughter in law Holmes R Grimm and wife. Mr and Mrs J P Pence of Bethesda Md visit the Grimms in Winchester and Mr and Mrs Robert Lindsey spend the weekend in Baltimore with S Stewart Sr Mrs Ray Hicks host dinner guests from Singer's Glen and Stephens City. Reliance EUB Church hosts youth week dinner with seventy two in school hall.

H. R. Grimm Boyce P. T. Grimm Holmes R. Grimm J. P. Pence Winchester Jay P. Pence Bethesda, Md Robert Lindsey Baltimore S. Stewart Sr Ray Hicks Edward Falk Dorothy Swank Singer’s Glen Sadie Hammrick Stephens City Reliance Eub Church Reliance Evangelical United Brethren Church Susan Knight B. M. Knight St. Anne's School Charlottesville

Warren Rappahannock Homes Open for Garden Week

Historic Garden Week runs April 23 to 30 with Warren and Rappahannock County homes open to visitors. Riverside in Riverside, Erin in Front Royal, Nineveh in Front Royal, Druid Hill gardens, Kenmore Manor, Meadowbrook Hall, and Meadow Brook Hall listed among sites.

Milton A. Joyce Garden Club Warren County Riverside Julian N. Major Riverton Erin W. C. Trenary Nineveh Bernard Samuels Chester St Front Royal Druid Hill

Mrs R Gray Williams To Address BPW

The Winchester Business and Professional Women's club will host Mrs. R Gray Williams as its guest speaker at the February meeting held at the Chanticleer Inn at 6 30 p m Friday Reservations to bring guests or cancel are to be phoned to 3246 before noon Thursday.

L. M. Allen S. Washington St Winchester Business and Professional Women’s Club Chanticleer Inn Mt. Williams Bryarly School Geo. Washingon Hotel Woodmen of the World Odd Fellows Hall American Assn University Women Episcopal Parish House R. Gray Williams

Miss Grim Loses 22000 Prizes On CBS Radio Quiz

Alma Grim of 117 South Kent Street failed to identify the Polish composer Ignace Jan Paderewski on the Sing It Again program Saturday night. The error cost her a chance at a new car and other prizes totaling $22,000.

Alma Y. Grim Kent St CBS Miss Grim Ignace Jan. Paderewski Paderewski Virginia Woolen Co Fred Grim WINC

Lesson In English by W. L. Gordon

Reading notes cover common errors in usage pronunciation and spelling. It introduces BENIGN as a daily vocabulary word with guidance on pronunciation and examples.

W. L. Gordon

Youth Fellowship Conducts Service at EUB Church

The Youth Fellowship of the Evangelical United Brethren church held a 7 30 worship service Sunday night led by Mrs Charles Fleming. Miss Betty Madagan spoke on Let God Speak Through a United Church. Several youths and adults contributed including Patsy Cunningham Judy Hodgson Clifton Wilson Donald Hartley Edwin Ritter Elwood McIntire and a television broadcast.

Youth Fellowship The Evangelical United Brethren Church Charles Fleming Betty Madagan God United Church Patsy Cunningham Judy Hodgson Clifton Wilson Donald Hartley Edwin Ritter Elwood McIntire Lester Anderson William Keyton

Brucetown Residents Featured In Hospital News and Visits

Brucetown resident W. B. Castleman is a patient at Memorial hospital. Mrs. Dale Baker is a surgical patient at Memorial Pfe. Pfc. Donald Dill has returned to Bolling Field after visiting his brother and sister in law, the Dill family. Kenneth Newlin is ill at home with a throat infection. Patsy Newlin has mumps. In Florida, Glenna Place, Garvin Boles, and J. Stoury family members are on a three week trip. Mrs. Guyon Foxwell returns home after visiting Miss Ethel Lee Martin. Dorseys and Hawthornes visited in Alexandria with Lieut. and Mrs. Joseph P. Dorsey. Ralph Dorsey joined them from Berryville.

Pfe. D. Dill Pfc Donald Dill Bolling Field Washington Wallace Dill Kenneth Newlin Margaret Newlin Smithfield Ave Patsy Newlin Florida Glenna Place Berryville Ave Garvin Boles Clearbrook J. Stoury Atlantic City Guyon Foxwell Ethel Lee Martin Martinsville Dorseys Hawthornes Alexandria Allen T. Hawthorne Joseph P. Dorsey Ralph Dorsey Berryville

Birth Announcement for Malone Girl on Rt. 2

Dirths announces the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Charles Malone of Rt 2 on February 7.

Charles Malone

Flory Speaks at Bridgewater College Convocation

Walter S. Flory Jr., director of the University of Virginia Brandy experimental farm at Boyce, delivered the second semester convocation address at Bridgewater College. A Bridgewater native and alumnus, he previously worked at Blandy, Texas A & M, and Virginia Tech. He excelled as a student and served in activities, including the Bridgewater chapter of TKA, and now leads the Bridgewater Alumni Association.

Walter S. Flory Jr University of Virginia Boyce Bridgewater College Dr. Flory Bridgewater Blandy Texas A & M VPI TKA Flory Alumni Assn

Why does an orchestra tune to the oboe

The oboe gives a stable, piercing pitch as a standard reference. Its tone is clear in the orchestra’s acoustic space, so musicians adjust from that exact pitch to align with the tuning A.

Social notes from Boyce and Winchester area

Residents share visits and weekend trips as Marian Roy and Mae Lanham stay in town and Ruth Royston and Lillie Garver visit Fairfax County. Shirley Presgraves marks her twelfth birthday with friends while Will Locke, Dr. Dearmont, and Carroll Goodridge receive well wishes during hospital stays or at local gatherings.

Fairfax High School Shirley Presgraves Boyce Will Locke Hillcrest Nursing Home Winchester Carroll Goodridge Bridgewater College J. F. Bly Hugh Copenhaver WCTU Dearmont Winchester Hospital

Postal Service Pierces China's Bamboo Curtain

NANKING February 8. China's postmen report mail between nationalist and communist China moves smoothly. They refuse to describe methods fearing it would jeopardize service. The opening suggests easier access for mail than for peace negotiators.

Nanking China Communist China

Open door etiquette and bridal flower norms

Roberta Lee notes that a girl should step aside for her escort to open a closed door but pass through first. Bridesmaids typically carry flowers on the left arm or on the arm nearest the spectators depending on church layout. Cheese is eaten with a fork or fingers, never with a knife or spoon.

Pattern 4685 Girls Sewing Pattern Ad

Advertisement for pattern 4685 in sizes 6 through 14 with swingy cut wide collar cuffs and bow. Includes yardage and instructions plus a spring pattern book by Anne Adams and a 4 store pattern. Send coins and address for pattern and book.

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

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Vlotes Richard Wells Rusk Kenneth E. Henry E. Cecil St Carole Emmett Henry Betty Mac Barr Geraldine Chapman Linda Lee Ye Ann Fogle Carol Ann Gaines Mary Catherine Keller Mary Virginia LeMaster Ann Sullivan Mary Barbara Woore Barbara Yost Butch Casilear Jerry Grimes Stewart Masters John Merriner Don Shockey Bobby Sullivan Mesdames Adkins Hockman Richmond Charlotte Adkins P. L. Hockman Johnsen Sun Audrey A. Jones Kathleen Virginia Horsman Jones Miss Horsman Elaine Bobbitt Bo Brown Woodberry Forest School Harold G. Brown J. Partlow Jack Partlow Evelyn Mae Clatterbuck William Levi Stover Raymond Stover Strasburg WSWS EUB Women’s Society of World Service Valentine Norris GALES Valentine Greeting Cards Brooks’ Pharmacy Broadway Florsheim Huntsberrys Fashion Braddock St J. Henry Moling Bridgeforths Henry Morgan Martinsburg W. Va W. E. Bridgeforth H. Ebert Jr Florence Robinson New York City Harry Ebert Jr Chapin Apartments Mary Marshall Steck St. Albans John M. Steck Jr J. H. Riley New Orleans Dallas Braddock McFaden McFaden Bible Miss Vern Childress Ohio Cleveland Cary Marshall Peyton Marshall Woodberry Forest Betsy Glaize Hampden-Sydney Fred L. Glaize Jr Hampden-Sydney College Whitman Belle Camp Old Dominion Financier Cruse H. D. Baker Virginia Baker Maj. F. Michael Rogers Maj. Rogers U.S. Air Force International Brucetown W. B. Castleman Memorial Hospital Dale Baker West St Postal Service N. Loudoun St Quinten Baker Shenandoah County Mount Olive Cemetery Janet Marie Fletcher Carlton C Hilda Marie Boyd Fletcher Paul, Dick the Commercial & Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corp Roberta Lee the Food Center B. F. Goodrich S. Loudoun St Valen1 Usees Hill Haldeman’s Cather Timberlake Hoac Obdams Ine Raddock & Wolfe Sts Florida Fancy Worth’s Quaker Lace N. Loudoun
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