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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1949

Page

8

Births Reported From Area Families

To Mr and Mrs John Ed Sartelle of Rt 2 a girl Mrs Sartelle is the former Miss Doris Shade To Mr and Mrs S D Helsley of Berkeley Springs a boy Mrs Helsley is the former Miss Jean Evans To Mr and Mrs Garland Boyce of Rt 1 A a girl Mrs Boyce is the former Miss Reba Rush To Mr and Mrs Roy White of Rt 3 a boy Mrs White is the former Miss Pauline Bean To Mr and Mrs Cecil Parker of Berryville a girl Mrs Parker is the former Miss Lily Marie Wisecarver To Mr and Mrs William Cunningham of 4188 Kent St a girl Mrs Cunningham is the former Miss Louise Pitcock To Mr and Mrs Jack Vaughn of Rt 1 A a boy Mrs Vaughn is the former Miss Eleanor Heckman To Mr and Mrs Boyd Roller of Strasburg a boy Mrs Roller is the former Miss Anna Crabill To Mr and Mrs Donald Walter of Rt 11 a girl Mrs Walter is the former Miss Lucille Hendrick To Mr and Mrs Virgil Pe er of Dodge Ave a girl Mrs Peer is the former Miss Carolyn Youngblood

John Ed Sartelle Sartelle Doris Shade S. D. Helsley Berkely Springs Helsley Jean Evans Garland Boyce Rt. 1 Boyce Reba Rush Roy White Rt. 3 White Pauline Bean Cecil Parker Berryville Parker Lily Marie Wisecarver William Cunningham Kent St Cunningham Louise Pitcock Jack Vaughn Vaughn Eleanor Heckman Boyd Roller Strasburg Virgil Peer Dodge Ave Peer Carolyn Youngblood

Haymaker Weds Harland Jenkins In Methodist Ceremony

Marjorie Ann Haymaker daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard H Haymaker wed Harland Jenkins son of Mr and Mrs Samuel Jenkins both of the city in a 2 pm United Methodist church ceremony. Dr F Havermale officiated Miss Mildred Jones of Washington provided music. Robert H Lee sang Because and The Lords Prayer. The bride wore yellow dotted swiss and carried yellow rosebuds. attendant Mrs Marshall Levi wore pink dotted swiss and carried pink roses. Best man was Robert Jenkins. A reception followed at the bride’s home on Pine Street. The couple plan a Canadian trip and then reside in Winchester. Both are employed by the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co.

Marjorie Ann Haymaker Howard H. Haymaker Harland Jenkins Samuel Jenkins Is F. Havermale Mildred Jones Washusi Vin Robert H. Lee Marshall Levi Winchester Robert Jenkins Pine St Robert Jasper Herman Lee Howard Hart Handley High School Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co Winchester Public

Calendar of events for July 25 26 27

A local calendar lists July 25 events including Chanters trip to Strasburg, Eastern Star at city hall, Madison Lodge, Municipal Band at Rouss, Friendly Grove HD club demonstration, and 4 H and HD club meetings. July 26 covers Lions Club lunch, Ladies Night at River House, Rebekah Lodge. July 27 features Kiwanis at George Washington, Stephens City HD club, HD social, and Elks gathering.

Market St Strasburg Lodge Hall City Hall Madison Lodge Boscawen and Cameron Sts Rouss Friendly Grove HD T.S. Cooper Lions Club Washington Hotel Exchange Club River House Rt. 50 East Rebekah Kiwanis Club George Washington Stephens City HD Club Miller Bailey Leeck Elks Elks Club

Mrs. Conrad and Miss Conrad to Visit Southhampton Guests

Mrs. Robert Y. Conrad and Miss Bobbie Conrad of Washington Street departed today for Southhampton Long Island. They will be guests of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Chew during their stay.

Robert Y. Conrad Bobbie Conrad Washington St Southhampton Long Island John A. Chew

Local Notices of Graduations Vacations and Visits

Mr. Taylor to graduate at VPI will spend a week at home on Millwood Ave during summer session. Miss Grim away for weekend visits Catonsville Maryland. Victor Lee Barr operated on at University hospital Charlottesville and improving. Mrs Buckley at home after Winchester hospital stay. Mrs Byrd leaves for Maine joined by daughter. Allens on vacation at Healing Springs. Sirbaughs vacationing at Virginia Beach. Dr and Mrs Wright attending conference at Lake Junaluska North Carolina. Mrs Lucy Somers returned from Winchester hospital after minor operation. Rex McClure of Washington called to Winchester for Somers illness. Vacations at Raleigh and Ocean City. Harmer vacationing at Virginia Beach and Ocean City. Largents staying at The Marshalls in Virginia Beach. Betty Zeigler left for Wayne Pennsylvania for vacation. Mr C H Henkel returned from Chicago and New York. Browns move to new home on Underwood Lane. Maude Wisecarver and son Oliver returned home after days with Miss Lucy Grubbs at Hayfield.

Taylor Robert Taylor VPI Millwood Ave Lucy Somers Winchester Hospital Rex McClure Washington Winchester Somers

Woodstock Driver Killed in Ohio

A 64 year old Woodstock Virginia woman, Sally Mc Niell Boyer, was killed when her car left the highway and hit a house near Martins Ferry, Ohio. Her cousin, Miss Mary Janet Mc Niell, 65, a Parkton North Carolina teacher, is hospitalized with a possible skull fracture and a broken left ankle after a collision between Boyer’s car and a semi truck.

Martins Ferry Woodstock Ohio Sally McNiell Boyer Mary Janet McNiell Parkton N. C

Strength For The Day By Earl L. Douglas

An essay compares baseball batting to life, noting hits are rare for even great players and outs occur often. It argues that no one can hit every time, that excessive ability could prompt removing a player, and that daily struggles mirror a game with outs and opportunities alike.

Education Association Criticises Pay Spread for Virginia Teachers

The Virginia Education Association criticizes salary variation across Virginia for 1949-50 noting median starting salaries with degrees rise to 1800 from 1765 the prior year while top salaries for seasoned degree teachers trail beginning pay in many divisions. The group urges a statewide minimum salary schedule as a key reform.

Richmond Virginia Education Assn Virginia WEA Robert F. Williams

Shirley Funeral Held for Nathan Shirley at Pine Grove

The funeral for Nathan Shirley was held Saturday at Pine Grove church. Friends gathered at Jones funeral home for a short service led by Rev. Larrick, then the service moved to the church with Rev. Edward Kyle assisting. Pallbearers were Gil More White, Bernard Silvious, Earl Brown, Paul Ridgeway, William Sager, and Donald Sager.

Nathan Shirley Pine Grove Jones Funeral Home Claude Larrick Larrick Edward Kyle Gil More White Bernard Silvious Earl Brown Paul Ridgeway William Sager Donald Sager

Best stroke for long distance swimming praised by authorities

Swimming authorities favor the crawl for long distances. Gertrude Ederle used an eight beat crawl with eight kicks per arm cycle to break the England Channel record in 1926, overcoming the roughest water yet faced by Channel swimmers.

Reliance EUB Church To Host 38th County Sunday School Meet

Reliance EUB church will host the 38th annual county Sunday school convention on August 4 announced by pastor Rev. L P Tederick. Morning and afternoon sessions feature President C Headley of Stephens City with a noon basket lunch and devotions by Rev B W Coe. The welcome is by W Frank Shipe, with Headley as the response. The morning address by Rev Minor C Miller of Bridgewater and afternoon talk by Rev A Hayne of Trinity Lutheran. Officers include Headley and P Lineburg as vice president plus F Estes Kline as secretary treasurer. Music from multiple church choirs accompanies sessions. Next year’s convention time and place will be set.

Reliance Eub L. P. Tederick C. §. Headley Stephens City B. W. Coe Montague Ave Headley Minor C. Miller Bridgewater Virginia Council of Churches A. Hayne Trinity Lutheran Church John S. Duckwall Cedar Cliff Presbyterian Church Reliance Church Meadow Mills Grace Methodist Church Middletown P. ¥. Lineburg F. Estes Kline

How to Grow House Plants

A 30 page government publication titled House Plants promises guidance for women struggling with indoor gardens. Potted plants enhance home appeal and readers are invited to order the booklet for 10 cents postpaid via The Winchester Star Information Bureau.

Winchester Star Information Bureau Eye St N. E Washington, D. C

Public notice for Winchester Memorial Hospital addition bids

Sealed proposals for an addition and alterations to Winchester Memorial Hospital in Winchester Virginia will be received at the hospital administrative office until 11 AM EST on the specified September 1949 date. Bids cover general construction structural steel HVAC plumbing electrical and site work with drawings available from York Sawyer architects. Three bidding copies require a $150 deposit refundable if drawings are returned in good condition within ten days after bid opening. The hospital reserves the right to waive informalities or reject any bids.

Winchester Memorial Hospital Winchester Frederick County Virginia E.S.T York & Sawyer Park Avenue New York 17 New York John H. Rosenberger H. E. Alberti

Modern Etiquette Q & A on Invitations and Etiquette

Reader questions cover how to phrase acceptance or regret for invitations and proper table manners. Answers stress a definite decision before replying, using correct wording, with guidance on banana eating, and mourning band width to wear.

Lesson In English by W. L. Gordon

Words Often Misused: Do not say He has proven him self honest. Do not say It has been. The excerpt outlines common errors and clarifies proper usage for clearer expression.

W. L. Gordon

Anne Adams Pattern DeLuxe Seeks 30 Cents and Book

Advertisement for pattern DeLuxe T4642 a jumper and optional blouse in sizes 12 through 20 with yardage details. Claims easy use illustrated instructions and asks readers to send 30 cents to Anne Adams care of Winchester Star with name address zone size and style number. Also promotes ANNE ADAMS Summer Pattern Book with a free shampoo and make up smock pattern and fifteen cents for the book.

Obvac Olas Anne Adams Winchester Star West 17Th St New York N. Y

Vocabulary Lesson Lines and Word Study Note

A snippet presents spelling tips and definitions, focusing on pronunciations, mispronunciations, and synonyms for the word INCULCATE. It includes exhortations to expand vocabulary by daily study and cites a faded quotation about Christ and followers.

Christ

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