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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1946

Page

6

Winchester Social Notes Highlight Local Weddings and Visits

Social notes report a Winchester area wedding in Chestertown with Mrs. Alice Bennett Legge and Sgt. Madi S. Pangle marrying December 15. Also listed are weekend visitors Virginia and Dorothy Austin, a Martinsburg reception for Major John B. Parsons, and various local medical and school announcements.

Alice Bennett Legge Madison S. Pangle Fort Monmouth N J Chestertown Ng EB. Reynolds Marion Legge Walter T. Bennett Pangle Mr. Bennett Winchester Ted John Barton Virginia Gibson Guard Stephens City James M. Pangle Virginia Mae Austin Dorothy Austin Washington, D. C Ed. Stifer Stanley Clowser Washington Russell Austin South

Bisma Rex Antacid Powder Sample Offer

Brooks' Pharmacy advertises BISMA-REX an antacid powder for gastric acidity and sour stomach. The 4% oz bottle is priced at 50 cents with samples on request.

Brooks’ Pharmacy

A. A. Changes Date Of January Social

The January Social for the Girls Athletic Association moved from the third Thursday to the fourth Thursday January 24. A Bingo Party will follow at 7.45 p.m. The committee includes Miss Doris Cunningham Miss Anna Margaret Baker Miss Jean Campbell and Mrs Wesley Crisman.

Girls Athletic Association Doris Cunningham Anna Margaret Baker Jean Campbell Wesley Crisman

Episcopal Auxiliary Set To Meet Monday In Church

A Woman's Auxiliary meeting is planned for Monday at 3:30 PM at Christ Episcopal Church. Reports on the past year's work will be given by chairmen of standing committees.

Woman's Auxiliary of Christ Episcopal Church Presbyterian The Presbyterian Church Sjostrom South Stewart Street Boyd Sutphin South Washington Street Holinger Duncan

Eagles To Hear Lecturer Monday In Winchester

Springfield Ohio humorist and philosopher C A Sundberg will speak at the Winchester Eagle Clubhouse Monday January 14 at 8 00 P M The former college president has debated with Clarence Darrow Ben Lindsay and spoke with Gov John W Bricker He arrives at noon and will be greeted by Winchester lodge officers A special class precedes the talk and a buffet luncheon follows.

C. A. Sundberg Springfield Ohio Eagle Winchester Winchester Aenue Sundberg Clarence Darrow Ben Lindsay John W. Bricker Carthage Wittenberg Thief College Greenville Carthage College F. R. Gorham W. Russell Herrell

Schedule of Home Agent January 14 to 19

Home Demonstration Agent Mrs. Madeline B. Myers lists a weekly schedule from January 14 to 19. Activities include a January 15 training for 4-H Club leaders with Janet Cameron in Blacksburg on white sauce custards eggs and cakes, January 16 furniture clinic with H P Lovett and a White Hall 4 H Club meeting with Harry Mason, a postponement January 17 for Friendly Grove HDC, and a 7 30 p m Friendly Grove 4 H Club meeting.

Madeline B. Myers Janet Cameron Blacksburg Stephens City Home Demonstration Club H. P. Lovett White Hall Harry Mason Friendly Grove Hdc Friendly Grove 4-H

Birth Certificate Mixup in Spokane Man’s Life Insurance Quest

Stanley Hedrick, head bellman at the Spokane Hotel, asked Oregon Vital Statistics for his birth certificate to issue a policy. He instead received a death certificate, rendering the document ineffective for his purpose.

Spokane Wash Stanley Hedrick Oregon Vital Statistics Department

Local Polio Drive to Open Monday

Sherman W. Dick chairman of the Winchester and Frederick County March of Dimes committee explains the drive to raise funds for polio. He notes the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis funds medical care, treatment, research, and emergency aid, with half staying local for hospitalization and care.

Sherman W. Dick Winchester Frederick County National Foundation

Legge Talks Education In Berryville On Proper Life

W. R. Legge, Agricultural Supervisor, addressed Berryville farm folk at the Court House on advancing education. He urged better teacher supply and higher salaries, noting Hitler as a controversial example of mass influence and asking if such results should be emulated.

W. R. Legge Berryville Adolph Hitler

Ham N Eggs Trucks Crash In Dixon Illinois

In Dixon Illinois on January 12 two trucks crashed en route to Chicago markets. A Marshalltown driver carried 400 cases of eggs, a total loss. A New Liberty driver transported fat hogs, ten of which were killed, with no injuries reported.

Dixon, Ill Chicago Roland ©. Harmon Marshalltown H. A. Rohlk New Liberty

Winchester plans religious census with 400 census takers

Winchester plans a Sunday religious census from 3 to 5 pm with 400 census takers. Organized by the Winchester Ministerial Association the effort aims to map church membership and preferences for better community service. Census cards are to be returned to Braddock Street Methodist Church and a central index will be kept at Handley Public Library.

Winchester F. G. Senger First United Brethren Church Hawkins Braddock Methodist Church Virginia Handley Public Library

Don Cossack Chorus to Perform in Handley High Auditorium

The General Platoff Don Cossack Chorus performs Thursday night January 17 at 8 15 p m in Handley High School Auditorium. The world famous group of 27 former Imperial cavalry officers tours widely and features spectacular knife dancing and a vast Russian repertoire. Community Concert Association members must show cards at the door. military personnel in uniform admitted free.

Winchester Nion Nicholas Kostrukoff Russia Don Cossack

Fairview Ladies Aid hosts January meeting at Canterbury home

Mrs. Leroy Franklin presided during the January gathering on Wednesday with Rev. Earl Day, Mrs. Howard White, Mrs. Fred Gore, Mrs. Elmer White and others attending. February plans were set for a meeting at Mrs. Gore’s house.

Canterburg Leroy Franklin Fairview Ladies Aid Earl Day Howard White Fred Gore Elmer White and Son David Lee Lloyd Painter Herbert Painter Bobby Franklin Eleanor Franklin Pegg Ann Franklin Gore Perry Painter S. 1 c Norfolk U. S. S. Glennon Seaman Painter L. W. Painter Stephens City Elmer White Reliance Chester Rice Athens Ohio Ollie Cline Carson Cline Harry Ritenour Clifton Perry

Angers Store Notes Family Visits in Martinsburg

Miss Kate Luttrell of Martinsburg spends winter with her brother Pryor Luttrell and sister Mrs. Carol Files. Guests at D. C. Dick home included Wood Luttrell and family Lynn John Paul Philip Maxine and Troy Dick and children Eileen and Alan. Luttrell sons recently returned from overseas. Eileen Dick visited Miss Joan Luttrell. Other guests at John Bohrer home included Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Graham Jr and Mrs. Bernard Roland. Troy Dick and children also visited with Miss Joan Luttrell during Sunday gatherings.

Combs Family and Local Residents Update from Romney and Winchester

Local notes report multiple Combs family members and relatives visiting Romney and Winchester for business, hospital stays, and social visits. Illnesses, a major operation, and a cold affect Tim brook and Heare households, with several residents attending games and events in Romney, Capon Bridge, and Winchester.

Revival Services Begin Ten Nights at Grimes Tabernacle

Revival services run ten consecutive nights at 7 30 pm at the Grimes Woodbine Gospel Tabernacle with guest speaker Rev Gilbert of Hagerstown. The Galilee Sunday School reorganized for the new year with Charles E McVay as superintendent and a full slate of officers.

Lucie Leight Olin Affleck Winchester Galilee Sunday School Charles E. McVay William Good J. O. Chamberlain Hazel Bageant Grantham Gardner Gladys Good Meta Prazier Horace Leight

Widow not entitled to mustering-out pay after death gratuity

The widow who has received the death gratuity is not eligible to collect the service man's mustering-out pay. The ruling confirms the death gratuity precludes the $300 mustering-out payment.

W. F

Romney families visit at the Combs home

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Combs and children Frances Ruth Stanley Betty and Donna Jean hosted a Sunday gathering at their Romney home with Miss Frances Combs visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. R A Combs. Mr and Mrs Roy Riggleman and daughters Marie Renent and Guryilla Rigglemen called at the Combs residence.

Raymond Combs Frances Ruth Stanley Betty Donna Jean Paul Combs Romney Frances Combs Sun R.A. Combs Roy Riggleman Marie Renent Guryilla Rigglemen

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W. W. Himelright T. L. Himelright Martinsburg John B. Parsons Mi- Beach Florida Washing D. C Parsons U. S. Army Air Force Air Surgeon Eutsler S Memorial Hospital G. Frank Eutsler Shirley Street Shursay Winchester Memorial Hospital Baughman Johns Hopkins University Harold Baughman Anna Baughman Virgil Baughman Sunnyside Italy 15Th Air Force Stephens City High School Melva Lee Baltimore W. D. Dailey Ridgeway Winches Hospital Winchester — Front Royal Chambersburg, Pa A. A Episcopal Auxiliary Lewis Mary T. Lewis E. P. Lewis East Pall Mall Street Thornhill Manor William A. Kennedy Great Barrington Mass New York H. B. Dorrance Summit, N. J David Keen Lamar Keen Millwood Avenue Robert Arthur Janie Kremer Susan Stine Dorothy Anne Boyd Ellen Gail Riley Godfrey Miller Jackie Crenshaw George Stowers Bobby Collis Tommy Kremer Pinky Arthur Freddie Ritter Bob Barney Bill Weakley T. G. Adams Esso Clarke Amon Ours Palace Theatre Gaunt’s Drug Store Don Cossack Chorus Canterbury Angers Ruckman W. Va Donna Hubert Combs Harley Loy Fuschia Timbrook Goering Timbrook Douglas Nesmith Ruth Combs Keith Combs Elwood Walker Nina McDonald Sleen McDonald R. A. Combs Rada Dilbert Timbrook Woodrow Timbrook Leo Lottie Harry Crock Springfield Rosie Timbrook Seldon Heare Ida Combs Grimes SELBY Lovett Brothers Winchester and Staunton, Va Uncle Sam the Commercial & Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation N. Loudoun St Bell Bell Clothes Store Winchester Front Royal C. B. Smalts & Son National Avenue Cather & Moling Home of Dependane Merchandise WINC Timberlake Winchester Furniture CO Loudoun Street Hill’s Cy N. Loudoun St. Winchester Een Electric
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