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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1950

Page

3

Secrets of Charm from Powers Girls on Twenties Fashion

Review of a fashion show reviving the twenties look with shingles and spit curls, misplaced waistlines, and pointed toes. Susan Holt defends the Powers Girls’ historical role while urging balanced, modern styling and personal suitability. The piece blends nostalgia with guidance on lines, waist placement, and hair to suit individual figures. Readers are invited to write John Robert Powers for personal fashion advice.

Susan Holt Powers P.S John Robert Powers John F. Dille

Peterson's Ointment Ad Promises Quick Skin Relief

An advertisement touts Peterson's Ointment for fast relief from itching eczema pimples and red blotches. It claims smoother skin and offers a 40 cent price at all druggists with a money back guarantee for itchy feet and cracked toes.

Peterson

Riots in Ascara Erup in Eritrea Kill 18 and Wound 55

Eighteen people die and 55 are wounded in deadly rioting between Muslims and Christians in Ascara's native quarter. British troops aid police to quell the clashes sparked by religious and political feuds amid the Italian colony dispute before U N decision on future control.

Asmara Eritrea Eigh Ascara U. N Italy Ethiopia

How Much Air in a Breath

It states that about a pint of air is taken in and expelled during an average breath, though a deeper breath can draw in more air.

Berryville Social Notes Highlight Local Eastonia Events

Berryville society notes report births visits and hospital stays. Col Douglas Polhamus welcomes Gary Douglas born in Norfolk January 28 with mother Lorra ine Garrett of San Antonio. Locals attend Lions Club anniversary at the Armory and Graveside rites for Charles W. Rudd. Residents travel to Washington Winchester and Annapolis for visits, prayers, and regional events.

Douglas Polhamus Norfolk Gary Douglas Charles W. Rudd C. W. Rudd Betty Moss Rudd Dorsey Hile John Novasel Annapolis Ray Hile Henry Hile Calvin Hile Alexandria George Rudd Charlies Hile Billy Terry Flood Washington

Berryville Baptists Attend Washington Sermon and Social

Members of the Berryville Baptist Church traveled to Washington Sunday evening to hear Dr. E. D. Pruden of the First Baptist Church. The group included many couples and singles from Berryville, with a buffet supper hosted nearby by Rev. and Mrs. Arthur Brown and others west of Berryville. Mrs. Ed. T. Von Pippinrd returned home after several Richmond days. Eva Massey and Mabel Massey spent the weekend in Washington.

Ralph N. Dorsey Atlanta Southern Freight Association Carroll Miller Appalachian Apple Service Martinsburg Robert Rea Virginia State Apple Commission Kenneth Robinson Winchester Rebekah Gold Washington Thomas Gold Church St Thomas L. Wattles Milton Valley Williamisburg Admiral Wattles Berryville Paul Ballanger Arthur Brown Ed. T. von Pippinrd Richmond Eva Massey Mabel Massey

Weekend Guests Include Harrisburg and Washington Visitors

The text notes visits by Robert Fiedler of Harrisburg Pa to the Barnes home, Mrs. Fiedler, Mrs. Blackburn Smith, and Mrs. E. L. Tessier spending a Richmond trip, Ensign William Henson and En Dick Rommel from Norfolk visiting their families, and William B. Clagett hosting Mr. and Mrs. Robert Irvin and their son Robert Irvin Jr. of Washington.

Tyson Dortch Virginia and Catherine Page Martha McAfee Washington Robert Kerns Floyd R. Hoff Boyce Robert Fiedler Harrisburg, Pa William Henson Dick Rommel Noa Norfolk W. E. Henson William B. Clagett Robert Irvin Robert Irvin, Jr

Water use estimate per person nationwide reaches 700 gallons daily

The figure shows 700 gallons per person per day for all needs, including irrigation, totaling about 100 billion gallons daily for the country. The estimate implies large irrigation and domestic consumption combined.

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