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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1951

Page

8

Miss Pitcock Weds Elby Sours In Hagerstown Ceremony

Miss Betty Pitcock daughter of Mrs. Frank Pitcock and the late Mr Pitcock of Stephens City wed Elby Sours son of Mr and Mrs E W Sours of this city in a December 28 ceremony in Hagerstown Maryland Rev James White officiated The couple left for a wedding trip to North Carolina and Knoxville Master Richard Lockhart son of Mr and Mrs Robert Lockhart has returned home from Winchester Memorial Hospital after a tonsillectomy and is getting along nicely

Betty Pitcock Frank Pitcock Master Lockhart Richard Lockhart Robert Lockhart Richards Ave Winchester Memorial Hospital Mary Riley Paul Porton Billy Washington Sylvia Lewis John Hubbard Martha Hubbard Franklinton N. C Robert Fiddler Fiddler Winston-Salem Samuel Chew Williams Ernest Williams Grenville, N. C

Couple Visits Shenandoah Ave For New Year Dance

Mr and Mrs Leon P De Haven of Lanzley Field spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs John W De Haven on Shenandoah Ave They attended the Armory New Year Eve dance during their visit.

T Set Leon P. De-Haven Lanzley Field John W. de- Haven Shenandoah Ave Armory

Leonard Cooper Leaves for VPI to Pursue Master's Degree

Mr. Leonard Cooper of Woodland Ave. travels to Blacksburg to resume studies for his Master of Science degree in statistics after visiting his mother and grandmother.

Leonard Cooper Frances Cooper Woodland Ave VPI Blacksburg

Newell Family Welcomes Daughter Brenda N

Mr and Mrs Harry Newell of 382 National Ave receive congratulations on the birth of a daughter at Winchester Memorial Hospital. The baby has been named Brenda N and Mrs Newell is formerly Miss Grace Craig of Stephens City.

Harry Newell National Ave Winchester Memorial Hospital Brendan Newell Grace Craig Stephens City

Major Carbaugh on Visit

Major Pegey Carbaugh, on a 30 day vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs H M Carbaugh in Stephens City, is spending a few days this week with friends in Baltimore Maryland and Wilmington Delaware.

Major Carbaugh Pegey Carbaugh H. M. Carbaugh Stephens City Baltimore Wilmington Del

DeHavens Visit Here Before Army Duty

Mr and Mrs Gerald W De Haven of Blacksburg spent the holidays with their son and his parents in this city. The VPI senior left today for Fort Meade to report for active duty with the US Army.

DeHavens Gerald W. DeHaven Blacksburg John W. DeHaven DeHaven VPI Fort Meade US Army

Jimmie Grayson Returns to Winchester Hospital

Master Jimmie Grayson, son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Grayson of Northwestern Grade, was readmitted to Winchester Memorial Hospital on Tuesday after a day at home. He suffered severe burns from an electric cord on December 22 and was hospitalized then. Visitors at the Grayson home on Sunday included several relatives from Cumberland Maryland Grafton West Virginia Front Royal Boyce and Winchester.

Jimmie Grayson Ernest Grayson Northwestern Winchester Memorial Hospital Grayson Home Dycke Grayson Cumberland Clarence Grayson Grafton W. Va Dean Cooper Front Royal R A. Colston Boyce B. A. Grayson Raymond Boyce Winchester

Calendar of events for January evening society

The schedule lists a Ladies Aid meeting at 7:30 p.m. on January 7 hosted at Mrs. Orville Hoover’s home, 7 Morningside Drive, followed by an 8 p.m. Woodmen of the World gathering.

Ladies Aid of Congregational Christian Church Orville Hoover Morningside Drive Woodmen of the World

Stephens City Hosts Several Local Informal Parties

Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Bass entertained informally at their Stephens City home last Friday. On Saturday night Mrs. H. P Lovett held an informal party there. The following day Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Carbough hosted a buffet supper.

C. A. Bass Stephens City H. P Lovett H. M. Carbough

Major Hilda Lovett and Capt Evelyn Summers Visit Family

Major Hilda Lovett and Capt Evelyn Summers of Walter Reed Hospital spent the New Year weekend with Mrs. H. P. Lovett in Stephens City capping a holiday visit with the Lovett family.

Hilda Lovett Evelyn Summers Walter Reed Hospital H. P. Lovett Stephens City

Paynes Receive Guests From Aberdeen Weekend Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Philip Colston and son and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Brennan and children Patsy and Kirk returned to Aberdeen Maryland after a weekend with Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Payne at Stephenson.

Philip Colston Edward Brennan Patsy Kirk Aberdeen E. L. Payne Stephenson

Norman Couple Return to Macon Home After Holiday Visit

Mr and Mrs W L Norman return to their Macon Georgia home after visiting the latter s mother Mrs C A Fauver at Berryville Avenue during the holiday period.

W. L. Norman Macon C. A. Fauver Berryville Ave

Shingletons Return To Home in Ohio

Mr and Mrs A H Dove of Berryville Ave hosted their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Bill Shingleton of Ironton Ohio who were recent guests at their home in Berryville.

Mrs Crisman Improving at California Hospital

Mrs. Crisman of Richards Ave is improving at Children’s Hospital in San Francisco where she is a patient after a paralysis suffered while visiting her son in California.

Pfe. Smallwood Visits Grandparents

Robert C. Smallwood has returned to Fort Bragg after a 10 day furlough with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. A H Dove in Berryville Ave.

Pfe Smallwood Robert C. Smallwood Fort Brage A. H. Dove Berryville Ave

Pfc Lewis Returns to Fort Meade After Christmas Visit

Pfc Charles A Lewis returns to Fort George G Meade Maryland after spending Christmas with his parents Mr and Mrs Howard Lewis Northwestern Grade. He left Saturday to rejoin his unit.

Lewis Fort Meade Charles A. Lewis Howard Lewis Fort George G. Meade Maryland

Mrs. Newell Visiting Here

Mrs. Mary Lou Newell of Luray is spending this month with her son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Harry Newell on National Ave.

Mrs. Newell Mary Lou Newell of Luray Mrs Harry Newell National Ave

Saturday Night Supper Salad and Dessert Menu Item

Recipe lists a savory salad starter and ham with sides for a Saturday night supper. Includes orange slices simmered in peach syrup with brown sugar vinegar and spices, then peach halves simmered and cooled to yield about one quart after 24 hours.

Berryville Social Notes From Early January Gatherings

Berryville social items recount visits and hosting at Rosemont and nearby homes. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ray, Mrs. Westwood Byrd, Beverley Byrd, Miss Virginia Harris and Miss Brooke Harris, and families from Berryville, Roanoke, Lynchburg, and Washington. Many travelers return to posts in Parris Island, Baltimore, Graton Connecticut, and Winston-Salem.

Elsie C. Olcott Jack Martin Doreen Edward Ray Middleton Westwood Byrd Beverley Byrd Rosemont John McIntosh Roanoke Lynchburg Berryville Parris Island Virginia Harris Brooke Harris New York H. B. Harris Harris Buckmarsh Henry Lickey Alexandria Fitzhugh Hardcastle Graton

Proper etiquette questions from Modern Etiquette column

A reader asks how to present a business contact with full name and title. Answers cover using full name with title, proper card cutting, and serving drinks at a cocktail party. The guidance emphasizes courtesy and standard social decorum.

Robert Gordon Gordon

Army Navy Football Game Venues Beyond Philadelphia

Army Navy football games have been played at cities besides Philadelphia since 1931, with exceptions in 1942 at Annapolis 1943 at West Point and 1944 at Baltimore.

Philadelphia A.S. C. A. Army-Navy Annapolis West Point Baltimore

Secrets of Charm Hat Do Transform Your Hair Style

Posing tips show substituting a ceiling veil and flowers for a hair do to create a dramatic headpiece. Instructions cover preparation, veiling, securing flowers, and shaping a cap to cover the crown with invisible pins for a striking effect. Also promotes a career guide offering charm steps and wardrobe advice with a request for 10 cents and return envelope.

P. S National Newspaper Service Michigan City Indiana

Mrs Brill 89 Dies in West Virginia

Mrs Sallie C Brill 89 widow of Gavel Brill died yesterday morning at 8 at her daughter Mrs Arthur Spaid home in Lehew Timber Ridge longtime Congregational Christian Church member Survivors include two daughters Minnie Fox and Vera Larrick 13 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren Funeral services Sunday 2 pm at Timber Ridge Congregational Christian Church with burial at adjoining cemetery Relatives meet at 1 pm at Spaid residence Pallbearers are her grandchildren.

Lehew W. Va Sallie C Brill Gavel Brill Arthur Spaid Brill Timber Ridge Congregational Christian Church Spaid Minnie Fox Vera Larrick Hickview

Berryville Lions Hear Winchesterian Speaker on 1951 Tax

Berryville Lions Club bi monthly meeting at Battletown Inn featured guest speaker Wendell R. Barney of Leach Calkins and Scott Winchester accountants. Braad Stater, program chairman, noted the topic was the new income tax for 1951.

Berryville Berryville Lions Club Battletown Inn Winchester Wendell R. Barney Leach, Calkins and Scott Leland W. Braad- Stater

Baltic Sea Dimensions and Depth Report

The Baltic Sea covers about 163000 square miles with a maximum depth of 1506 feet. This data highlights the scale and bathymetry of the northern European body of water.

Baltic Sea

Los Angeles Open Favors Sam Snead

The Los Angeles Open begins with Sammy Snead favored to win the Silver Anniversary event. Harry Cooper, Jimmy Hines, and Fred Hawkins join the field, as Snead leads in prize money after a strong previous year.

Sam Snead Los Angeles Sammy Snead Harry Cooper Cooper Jimmy Hines Chicago Fred Hawkins el Paso Texas Snead

Christmas Day Guests Visit High View Families

Mrs. Stella Long of Elmira N Y and Bill Long and Lester Bauserman of Washington joined Mr. and Mrs. John Bauserman in High View for Christmas. Earl Allanson of Winchester and Charles Bauserman of Charlottesville also visited. Chambers Greene Jr. and family dined with Mr. C R Greene and Evelyn Greene. W A Orndorff spent Christmas with Mrs. Mary Steele. Elby Sours and Betty Pitcock Sours returned from their wedding trip.

High View John Bauserman Stella Long Elmira Bill Long Lester Bauserman Washington Earl Allanson Winchester Charles Bauserman Charlottesvie Chambers Greene Jr Famiy C. R. Greene Evelyn Greene W. A. Orndorff Mary Steele Elby Sours Sours Betty Pitcock

PEREMPTORY COMMAND WRITTEN IN OLD LESSON

Roberta Lee presents a vocabulary note on words often misused mispronounced and misspelled, highlighting peremptory as decisive and absolute with an example. The piece encourages daily word study and expanding vocabulary through concise definitions and usage.

Siler Family Notes From Gainesboro Visit

Siler remembers Mrs. Harry Kerns illness with grippe as Bobbie Nail and daughters Alice Lee and Donna Jean visit A. L. De Haven family in Gainesboro. Bruce Whitacre spent Christmas with I. C. Whitacre parents here. DeHaven and Whitacre households exchange calls in recent days.

Harry O. Kerns Siler Bobbie Nail Alice Lee Donna Jean Gainesboro A. L. de Haven Harry Kerns Grippe Bruce Whitacre I. C. Whitacre Harry DeHaven A. P. Whitacre A. L. DeHaven

Anne Adams Pattern T4878 for a spring suit dress

Advertisement for pattern T4878 by Anne Adams detailing a one-piece yoke sleeve dress with a gores skirt in sizes 12 through 42. Includes yardage for size 16, price 30 cents, pattern book option for 20 cents, and mail order to Winchester Star Pattern Dept New York.

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

Business Notes and Historical Bank Context

Carroll Biffy Saturday on business. Donald Luttrell called at the home of Harry Kerns Wednesday on business. The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development began operations in 1947 under the Bretton Woods Agreement.

Carroll Biffy Donald Luttrell Harry Kerns International Bank For Reconstruction and Redevelopment Bretton Woods

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. DeHaven His Mr. Cooper Newells Brooks Pharmacy Elsie-Kay Braddock St Helen Buckley Paynes Cecily Brownstone Loudoun St Berryville Social Notes Charles Peterson Rosemont Circle Holmes Withers, Jr Robert Lee Withers Waynesboro John Munce, Jr Robert Alsop Richmond J. D. Griffing Munce Alsop Horace G. Smithy, Jr Charleston S. C Horace G. Smithy Walter Crawford Henry G. Lane Norfolk Garland Canter L. L. Hockman C. A. Sydner W. L. Gordon Dorothy Gray Gaunt's Drug Store John Robert Powers Berryville Lions Lovett Bros N. Loudoun St Mrs. Marvin White Lasser Pifer Printing CO N. Lowloun Roberta Lee Halams the Commercial & Savings Bank Winchester, Virginia U. S Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Hodgson & Brown Clara Fultz Bentz Piccadilly St Cather’s Department Store Bates Morgan-Jones Dan River Timberlake Valley Shoe Salon N. Loudounet Fleisher Coats Aaarianne S. Loudoun St
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