Social Notes on Womens Civic League Study Groups
The Womens Civic League and its study groups announce open meetings from this week through June. Guidance group led by Mrs. E. S. Clarke meets 9 a.m. on 1st and 3rd Thursdays at T. Clarke home. Dress designing group led by Mrs. Eon Slavin meets 10 p.m. 1st Tuesday March through June in Sunday Echo room. Members include Mrs. Jay H. Lowden, Mrs. Co. R. Anderson, Rev. James B. Roe who will discuss Old Testament Introduction and the Gospels at 8 p.m. 4th Tuesday at Handley library lecture hall. International affairs chaired by Mrs. Ronald Wilson meets 8 p.m. 2nd Tuesday at Handley library. Interior decorating chaired by Mrs. Chester Riley and leader Mrs. Albert Seal meet 1 p.m. 2nd and 4th Thursday March through June, first meeting at a library lecture hall. Literature appreciation chaired by Mrs. M. E. Bradfield with first meeting March 12 featuring Mr. E. P. Browning on Forgotten Poets. April 9 Elizabeth Kern on Words. May 14 Mr. Garland Quarles and Mr. W. Glass on language. Music appreciation chaired by Mrs. Rudolph Evans meets 8 p.m. 2nd Friday March through June with Mrs. Robert Lozier. Civic affairs chaired by Mrs. Homer Alberti and Dr. Allen Hawthorne features March 19 Our Present City Government, April 16 Problems Facing Our City, May 21 How the Civic League Can Contribute Toward Better Winchester. Further groups to be announced.
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Womens Civic League
Open All Women
E. S. Clarke
T. Clarke
W. Piecast
Eon Slavin
Jay HH. Lowden
Co. R. Anderson
James B. Roe
Handley Library
Roe
Ronald Wilson
Kandley Library
Chester Riley
Albert Seal
ME. Bradfield
E. P. Browning
Elizabeth Kern
Garland Quarles
W. Glass
Rudolph Evans
Robert Lozier
Washington St
Homer Alberti
Allen Hawthorne
Civic League
Winchester
Nancy Butler Shines in College Show Al Proposal
Nancy Butler daughter of Clarence L and Mrs Butler 539 N Braddock St played a maiden aunt in Al Proposal led by College players She is a sophomore and member of the Uranian Literary Society and International Relations club Berryville and Maryland weekend notes and furlough update for Pvt Hollis G Heltzel with Camp Kilmer assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Butler
Clarence L. Butler
N. Braddock Sr
Miss Butler
Sophmore
Uranian Literary Society
International Relations Club
Hollis G. Heltzel
Alice Heltzel
S. Loudoun St
Camp Kilmer
Community club and church meetings schedule
A list of events for March 1 to March 3 includes church group gatherings at Christ Episcopal Market Street Methodist Grace Lutheran and other venues plus civic club sessions. Notable items: Lions Club, American Legion, Moose Club, Rebekah Lodge, Kiwanis and Winchester band events.
Community club and church notices and events
A timetable of local club meetings and demonstrations includes HD and 4-H groups at Middle Road Gore Hayfield Shawnee and N Frederick with dress selection and rug making demos. Also Saint 4-H farewell party for Aubrey Smith, Navy discharge for Rufus Burcham Jr, Arthur Mills shipping news, and Lutheran Women UN discussion at Grace Lutheran with a panel of speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle Road
Gore
PTA Talk By Dr. Robertson Draws Winchester Women
The Womens Civic League invites Winchester women to a 12:30 p.m. luncheon at the George Washington Hotel with Dr. Abner Robertson executive director of the Cooperative Education Assn Virginia PTA. He will speak on why Have A PTA followed by a 1:30 p.m. talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abner Robertson
PTA
Womens Civic League
George Washington Hovel
J. L. Thornton
Robertson
Cooperative Education Assn
Virginia
Winchester
Local Births Reported for Burke and Coffman Families
On February 28 a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Leonard Ours of Clerbrook, with Mrs Ours formerly Lorraine Burke. On February 29 a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Clarence Hoover of 319 South Kent Street, with Mrs Hoover formerly Betty Coffman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Ours
Clerbrook
Clarence Hoover
S. Kent St
D A Derflinger Dies at 82 in Middletown
David Northon Derflinger aged 82 of Middletown died at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Born in Zanesville Ohio he was predeceased by his wife Mary Ellen Green. Survived by four children Ralph Comer Onie Galliday John W Derflinger and Ernest Ault along with 24 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Burial at Mt Carmel Cemetery Middletown.
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David Northon Derflinger
Middletown
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Zanesville
Ohio
Charles
Anna Derflinger
Mary Ellen Green
Derflinger
Ralph Comer
Onie Galliday
John W. Derflinger
Ernest Ault
Brunswick
Stover
Strasburg
Harrison to Speak at New Market Battle Commemoration
Rep Burr Harrison of Winchester will address the annual Battle of New Market exercises on May 15. The New Market Memorial Association with the Chamber of Commerce and Fire Company Band plans an elaborate program for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burr P. Harrison
Winchester
New Market
New Market Memorial Association
New Market Chamber of Commerce
New Market Fire Company Band
Farmer Narrow Pas sage silo collapse injures C W Cooley
Farmer C W Cooley of Narrow Passage three miles south of Woodstock was trapped briefly when a strong gust toppled a large silo. He escaped with a slight scalp wound, while the falling staves caused the near catastrophe on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Cooley
Narrow Passage
Woodstock
Oak Ridge Plant Strike Looms
Washington reports rising labor tensions threaten Oak Ridge atomic plant operations. Federal Conciliation Service director Cyrus Ching convened an AFL union and contractor in Washington amid warnings that a stoppage could have grave national implications. Forestal names Donald F. Carpenter as deputy in atomic energy matters and announces Col Kenneth D. Nichols to head the armed forces special weapons project.
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Washington
Oak Ridge
Cyrus 8
Ching
Federal Conciliation Service
AFL
Defense
Forrestal
Donald F. Carpenter
Remington Arms
Kenneth D. Nichols
Leslie Groves
Armed Forces Special Weapons Project
Marin Swings Pits New Pendulum at Chicago Market Lecture
Miss Eunice Dustin a former Molino Illinois teacher gave an illustrated lecture at the Chicago Board of Trade explaining market functions and futures. The talk addressed short selling questions and the role of buyers and sellers with economics professors in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Eunice Dustin
Moline
Ill
Dustin
American Economics Association
Lesson In English by W. L. Gordon
A brief excerpt on common word misuse explains avoiding phrases like I received your last letter this morning which implies an error in tense and clarity. The writer notes precision in phrasing to prevent ambiguity and improve communication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Gordon
The Home Doctor Book advertised for sale
An advertised booklet outlines more than fifty common ailments and basic care instructions. It covers sick care, medicines, infants, children’s illness, health rules, and prevention. Priced fifteen cents postpaid, with a coupon from The Winchester Evening Star in Washington DC.
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Winchester Evening Star
Eye St
N. E
Washington 2
D. C
College enrollments rise tenfold from 1890 to 1940
Between 1890 and 1940 American colleges saw enrollment swell nearly tenfold as institutions expanded access and capacity. This growth reflected broader educational expansion and increased demand for higher learning.
Indispensable Word and Daily Vocabulary Note
A brief language note on pronunciation spelling and daily word study. It defines indispensable as absolutely necessary and encourages vocabulary growth while sharing quotes about persistence and learning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southey
Etiquette Q A Signatures and Courtesies
A column discusses how a married woman should sign social letters using her full name or including her husband. It also advises not to tip a dish with liquid food, and states that a man should always carry the umbrella when with a woman in the rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Smith
Henry Brown
Jane Smith Brown
Jane S. Brown
Charles C. Hite Dies at 72 in Hagerstown
Charles C. Hite 72 died yesterday at his home in Hagerstown after a long Westward period and return to Maryland. He was born in Hampshire County West Virginia, son of Jacob A. and Frances Pangle Hite. Survived by widow Lillian. daughter Mrs. Earl Sites of Baltimore. sister Mrs. E Netta Rogers of Winchester. nieces and nephews. Services set for Wednesday at Sutter funeral home with burial at Mt Hebron Cemetery at 2:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles C. Hite
Hagerstown
Hite
Jacob A
Frances Pangle Hite
Hampshire County
W. Va
Lillian Hite
Earl Sites
Baltimore
E. Netta Rogers
Winchester
Ces
Sutter
Mt. Hebron
Anne Adams Spring Pattern 4747 For Toddlers
Pattern 4747 offers a frock with slip and panties and a sunsuit for play in sizes 1 to 5. Includes illustrated instructions and fit tested details. Order by sending coins to Winchester Star Pattern Dept. New York address with name address zone size and style number. Additional catalog and free hat and bag pattern available with small extra fee.
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Winchester Star
Pattern Dept
West 17Th St
New York
N. Y
Anne Adams
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