Pifer Couple Mark 67 Years in Frederick County
Mr and Mrs Daniel Eph Pifer of the Relief section Frederick county observe their 67th wedding anniversary. They wed in 1881 at Middletown with Rev David Harris. Mrs Pifer is Mae Ritenour, daughter of the late Daniel and Adeline Ritenour. Mr Pifer is son of the late Daniel and Sara Chapman Pifer. They have two daughters, Mrs M H Ebersole Jr and Mrs B L Snapp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Eph Pifer
Frederick County
Middletown
David Harris
Pifer
M. H. Ebersole Jr
Cameron St
This City
B. L. Snapp
Boyce
77th day anniversary observed at Mr G A Newcome home
Mr G A Newcome marked his 77th day anniversary on January 11 with a turkey dinner at his residence 355 Na Ave. Attendees included wife two daughters and sons Jan Herbert and Joseph Cox plus granddaughter Rose Mary Cox. Barbara Anne Estep born January 4 at Winchester Memorial Hospital named for first daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Estep. Peggy Ann Hill named as Mrs Estep's mother. McCoy returns to Charlottesville to attend the University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Newcome
Na- Ave
Jan
Herbert
Joseph Cox
Rose Mary Cox
Kenneth Estep
Galtberryville Ave
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Barbara Anne
Estep
Peggy Ann
Hill
Paper Mill Road
Community Meeting and Club Schedule January 14 16
A series of local club and organizational gatherings are outlined for January 14 to 16. YTC, POA, DAR, bridge clubs, WCTU, GAA, Onward and Upward, Centenary Reform church circles, Winchester Camera club, and a PTA sponsored square dance at Kernstown school are listed with host addresses and times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YTC
Betty Guard
Parkway Ve
POA Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
DAR
John Rosenberger
W. Germaine
Joseph Wright
W. Boscawen
WCTU
Ruth Parks
N. Braddock
GAA
Loring Ritter
Centenary Reform Church
Harry Bowers
Fairfax N
Winchester Camera Club
S. Loudoun
PTA
Kernstown School
Lunches At White House Guests In Town
Mrs James M Thomson of Gaylord will lunch with Mrs Harry S Truman at the White House tomorrow. Col and Mrs James M Thomson of Gaylord left for Richmond to attend the General Assembly opening session. Rev James B Roe rector of Christ Episcopal church returned from a conference in Richmond. Mr and Mrs Joseph A Massie Jr left for Richmond and are due back tomorrow. Mrs H K Russell Virginia Russell and Mrs John M Stekhivere returned from Baltimore. Ralph Hengeveld is due back tomorrow after a stay in Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Thomson of
Gaylord
Harry S. Truman
White House
General Assembly
James M. Thomson
Richmond
James B. Roe
Christ Episcopal Church
Joseph A. Massie Jr
Baltimore
H. K. Russell
Virginia Russell
John M. St@ék
Engagement Announced for Miss Charlotte Grandstaff
The engagement is announced of Miss Charlotte Lee Grandstaff daughter of Mr and Mrs M L Grandstaff 342 Gray Ave to William L Golladay Jr son of Mr and Mrs W L Golladay of Front Royal Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Lee Grandstaff
M. L. Grandstaff
Gray Ave
William L. Golladay Jr
W. L. Gollady
Front Royal Road
Stork Shower Honors Mrs Dan Dodson in Jan 8 Event
Mrs Dan Dodson formerly Hazel Grant was guest of honor at a stork shower on January 8 hosted by Mrs William P Green and Mrs Eugene Grant. pink and blue decor and refreshments featured as numerous Mesdames and Misses attended including Richard Crisman Don Luttrell David Grant Randell Palmer William Swisher Paul Massey Paul Grant Grace Dwitt Steward Grant Lawrence Lichliter Solon Godlove Weeden Miller Rodgers Windfield Lucile Flaniery Jessie Lupton Ky Sirbaugh and Hilda Armet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Dodson
N. Loudoun St
William P. Green
Eugene Grant
Dodson
Hazel Grant
Richard Crisman
Don Luttrell
David Grant
Randell Palmer
William Swisher
Paul Massey
Paul Grant
Grace Dwitt
Steward Grant
Lawrence *Lichliter
Solon Godlove
Weeden Miller
Rodgers Windfield
Lucile Flaniery
Jessie Lupton
Ky Sirbaugh
Hilda Armet
Canteen Corps Review of Activities and Local Visits
The Winchester Frederick county Red Cross Canteen Corps met at Ft. Loudoun restaurant with George T. Sanders presiding. An outline of 1948 activities included service to the Newton D. Baker veteran's hospital and bi monthly ward parties. New blood program could require canteen support. Mrs. J A Hottinger became chairwoman with Mrs. Robert Green as co chair. Also notes return from Florida by Ed Maiden and Jack Ireland and a Madison College visit by Miss Marie Garber with H B Garber and Leslie Alger in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester- Frederick County
American Red Cross
Ft. Loudoun
George T. Sanders
Sanders
Newton D. Baker Veteran’s Hospital
Red Cross
J. A. Hottinger
Robert Green
W. McClintock
Marvin Weaver
Mesdames V. S. McClintock
Harry Butler
John Over
Joseph Hodgson
Paul Thomson
Abe Levin
Ford Barry
Alton Powell
H. B. McCormac
Clay Manuel
J. W. Crider
Ben Arthur
Hugh Duffey
P. G. Ireland
Philip Fowle
F. M. Hack
Frank Bailey
Lawrence Guiliani
Horace Browne
B. B. Dutton
Volunteer Service
Susan Kabler
George Sanders
Births Reported in Berkeley Springs and Nearby Towns
A sequence of birth announcements lists new arrivals for families in Berkeley Springs Stephenson Whitacre Oakland Strasburg Middletown Rectortown Marshall Kernstown Bluemont and Loudoun Street. Dates range January 9 to January 12 with multiple babies of both boys and girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster Henry
Berkeley Springs
Carter Cooper
Stephenson
Gordon Clark
Whitacre
Charlies Mason
Oakland
W. Va
Charles Wolford, Jr
Strasburg
Thin Carper
Route 1
Berryville Socials Face Weekend Visits and Local Notices
Berryville residents host friends and relatives from Roanoke Wilmington Maryland and Charlottesville while church and school events announce study courses on Ephesians and teaching methods. Local moves births and wartime family news accompany updates on community roles and a wartime family note from Korea.
Modern Etiquette Q and A on driving and manners
A reader asks who should drive when a woman has her own car and a man accompanies her. The advice says she may drive if tired but is not obligated to yield. It also states the woman should speak first when meeting on the street, except among intimate friends, and that white personal stationery is best for men.
Lesson In English by W. L. Gordon
Introduces common word usage and mispronunciations with examples. Covers usage where “never met” becomes “had never met” and explains mosaic pronunciation and Filipino spelling quirks. Also defines controversary terms and notes blue whales reach over 100 feet and 100 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Gordon
Ptolemy Philadelphus Named Conqueror
A figure named Ptolemy Philadelphus is described as the conqueror in the historical text, identified by the article as the ruler associated with the name. The note highlights the attribution linked to his title and era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ptolemy Philadelphus
Irrigation Works Across India and Chaldea Anciently Built
Report notes irrigation systems in India and Chaldea dating back at least four thousand years before the Christian era, suggesting early advancements in water management and agricultural support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orest
India
Morris Pair Leaves Berryville for Florida
Mr and Mrs G W Morris of Berryville Pike have left for Miami to spend several months. In Richmond Dr E T Clark is spending several days in Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Morris
Berryville Pike
Miami
Richmond
E. T. Clark
Visit Notes From Brucetown Area On Weekends
Brucetown Virginia residents report social visits including Mrs George Wright and daughter Margaret with Mr and Mrs C J Orndorff in Grimes. Marion Marshall of Swimley and J R Smith share time with the Smith household. Ed Coyle of Shepherdstown and J R Smith dine with Mrs Henry Jobe. Edith Jolliffe returns home from Winchester Memorial Hospital. Julian Snapp of Jessup spends the weekend here. M B Whittell of Martinsburg visits relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brucetown
George Wright
Margaret
C. J. Orndorff
Grimes
Marion Marshall
Swimley
J. R. Smith
Ed. Coyle
Shepherdstown
W. Va
Henry Jobe
Edith Jolliffe
Clearbrook
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Julian Snapp
Jessup
M. 8. Whittell
Martinsburg
Local Socials and a Note on Trans-Jordan's Transition
Mr and Mrs Iven H Miller visited Mrs Bott in Rio West Virginia. Lena Frye from Winchester spent the weekend with her father W W Brewer. Other guests included Maynard Brewer Betty Lou Bradfield Raymond Bradfield G L Rosier Colleen Rosier and Alma F Frye with the Frye family. Mrs Clara M Fawcett visits G L Frye. Trans Jordan became independent after England ended its mandate in 1946.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trans-Jordan
England
Peter son’s Ointment ad promises fast relief for itching
An advertisement touts Peter son’s Ointment as a quick solution to irritated skin with pimples and itching. It claims prompt relief, improved appearance and feel, and money back if not delighted, urging readers to buy a 35c box at their druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson
Dress pattern 4914 offers ANNE ADAMS look for spring
Advertisement for pattern 4914 with a sidesweep and scallops aimed at men’s psychology, sizes 12 through 42, fabric estimate 3 1 8 yards for size 16. Includes illustrated instructions and mailed request details to Winchester Star Pattern Dept New York. Also promotes spring pattern book catalog for fifteen cents and a free hat and bag pattern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Star 13
West
New York
N. Y
Anne Adams
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Ee McCoy
Pihsnaven Os
Charlottesville
University of
Atlantic City
E. W. Barr
N. J
Traymore
N. Carolina
Fred L. Glaize Jr
North Carolina
Ralph Hengeveld
Flannelette
Wonder
Charlotte Grandstaff
Forida Messers
Ed Maiden
Jack Ireland
Florida
Marie Garber
Madison College
H. B. Garber
Leslie Alger
Charles Town
Woodstock
Jamua
S. Loudoun St. Winchester
Gaunt’s Drug Store
George Neff
Wichita
Kansas
Jessie
Kenneth M. Wynn
Perth
Kans
Wynn
Neff
Kenneth Wynn
Berryville Socials
Morton C. Mumma Jr
A. K. Snyder
Roanoke
Minnie Ogden
Alexandria
Main St
Law
R. Meade Dorsey
Ralph Hann
Stephen
Annie
Louisa Smith
Washington
Robert Smith
Silver Springs
Garland Potts
Wilmington
Del
Roy E. Potts
Academy St
Thos. Dix
Mary Frances. Dix
Thomas H. Jones
Miss Christie Jones
Univesity Hospital
Paul B. Watlington
Purcellville Baptist Church
First Baptist Church
R. C. Paulette
W. S. Carper
W. E. Henson
Liberty St
Haven
Walnut St
Joe Scannon
Rice W. Levi
J. W. Olcott
William Clevenger
Meton Bean
Blacksburg
W. O. Lyons
Marshall
Walter D. Wisecarver Jr
Clarke County Tuberculosis Association
Imogene Crockett
Herbert Clevenger
E. A. Skeleton
Max Skeleton
Mr. Skeleton
Lewis Gale Hospital
John W. Olcott Jr
Small
John W. II
Korea
John McDonald
Cpl
Oakley McDonald
Agnes Hollis
Vacaville
Calif
Cpl. McDonald
Army Air Corp
Fairfield
Roberta Lee
The
Commercial & Savings Bank
L. J. Luby
Miller St
Hal'deman
T Hill
Braddock St
Saar Ee
Lake Herring
the Food Center
Omps Funeral Home
Elsie - Kay Shoppe
la Trique
W. Boscawen St
Rosenberger
Enna Jettick
By Chun Onmams
Seangless
Denier
Dupont
Cather’s
Cather & Moling
Polie
March of Dimes
Good Shepherd Knitting
Timberlake’s
Hants
Molden Electric Co., Inc
S. Loudoun St
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