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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1948

Page

10

Social Notes of Stephenson Area Highlight Weddings and Honors

Louise Golightly to Kenneth Campbell announced for spring wedding. Elizabeth Carr Anderson guest of honor at shower for her upcoming marriage to Hugh F. Dailey. Louise Oliver's daughter to wed in Cross Junction. Leiloni Lamp welcomed Feb 4 in Honolulu. mother Mildred Williams Lamp. Johnn H. Locke of Boyce joins Raven Society at UVA and earns Dean’s List honors while finishing two years of Law.

Dickson Golightly Stephenson Louise Kenneth Campbell Ralph Campbell Falling Waters W. Va Elizabeth Carr Anderson Robert F. Manuel Rodney Sirbaugh W. Boscawen St Miss Anderson Russell Oliver Hugh F. Dailey Lester Dailey Cross Junction Oliver Charles Baker Walter Anderson Wilbur Anderson John Seabright Maurice Eckman Upton Snyder John Seal Jr Becky Nancy Lodge Jerry Cather Jean Baker Arthur Spaid Ada G. Baker Ann Jones Princess Strother Martha Rees Robert Lamp Honolulu Leiloni Lamp Mildred Williams Mr. Lamp Russell Lamp Kerns Johnn H. Locke Boyce Society of the Raven University of Virginia Law College

Calendar of Events March 4 to 6 listed by groups

Local listings show daily meetings and activities across churches clubs and organizations. Events include Quota Club Beta Sigma Phi GAA Ladies Aid Jubilee Jubilee church Young Mothers circle bridge clubs and Civic League luncheons with times from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and locations at First Baptist Legion Elks Barddock Street and local hotels.

First Baptist Church E. I. Clarke W. Piccadilly St GAA Elks Home Beta Sigma Phi Xi Beta Chapter Legion Home Ladies Aid of Jubilee Church Luther Riggleman

Virginia Day Observed at Washington Cathedral

Virginia will be honored at the Washington National Cathedral on Sunday with prayers for the state government and its people. Virginians who served in war will be commemorated as committees seek contributions to the building fund. state chairwoman is Mrs. Frank Johns of Richmond and Frances W. Beverley of Winchester serves on the committee.

Virginia Washington Cathedral Harper's Ferry Winchester Own Brown John Brown States General Banks

Womans Civic League Luncheon At George Washington Hotel

Over 100 expected tomorrow at 12 30 p m for a luncheon at the George Washington hotel with large dining room. Dr Abner Robertson executive director of the Cooperative Education Assn Virginia PTA will discuss Why Have A PTA at 1 30 p m. All women interested in PTA invited. Hotel manager Eugene Branch asks prompt seating at 12 30.

Women’s Civic League George Washington Hotel PTA Bridge Club William R. Kennedy W. Boscawen St Old Hat Box Queen Esther EUB Church Ae Blackburn Fairmont Ve Womans Civic League Abner Robertson Cooperative Education Assn Virginia Eugene Branch

Madison Homecoming Weekend Planned By Alumnae

A Madison alumnae homecoming weekend is set for March 12 and 13. Activities begin with registration in Alumnae hall Friday at 2 pm, a 6 pm dinner, and a Barter Theater performance. Saturday offers open house, luncheon, business meeting, concert, sorority open houses, and a glee club concert. Miss Ethel Cooper presides of the Winchester alumnae. In Arizona, Aga L. Rosenberger recovers from pneumonia after arrival. he is moving to the home of Archie and Mrs. Richardson in Sells following Tucson hospital care.

Madison Cares Cen Clifford Marshall College Glee Club Ethel Cooper Winchester Arizona Lemuel J. Spaid Aga L. Rosenberger Tucson Archie Richardson Sells, Ariz

Hospital Struggled Bitterly To Get Going 48 Years Ago

Winchester Memorial hospital began with bitter opposition and community apathy. A 1900 revival funded by Mrs. Lewis Hyde and Charles Broadway Rouss enabled construction, opening in 1902 with 12 beds, 24 wards, and a nurse training program led by Miss Charlotte Claybrook.

Winchester Memorial Hospital Hunter H. McGuire Lewis Hyde New York Charles Broadway Rouss Winchester General Publc McGuire School of Nursing Charlotte Claybrook Gertrude V. Eddy Pioneers of Nursing George Byrd Byrd Holmes Conrad Katherine Conrad

Garden Week Guidebook Offered for Garden Week

The Garden Club of Virginia announces Garden Week in Virginia from April 24 to May 1. Free copies available by writing to the Jeffer son Hotel Richmond headquarters. The guide lists open houses gardens Colonial Churches and other historic buildings with admission prices and tax. It notes block ticket locations Roanoke Gloucester and special luncheon services by local clubs. More than 25 new sites appear this year including Springsbury Spring Hill Farm Rosney and Red Gate in Clarke County.

Virginia Garden Club of Virginia Jefferson Hotel Richmond Roanoke Gloucester Springsbury Spring Hill Farm Rosney Red Gate Clarke County

Stephens City Student Wins $300 Richmond Scholarship

Joseph Fishel Jr son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Fishel of Stephens City wins a 300 scholarship to the University of Richmond. A Stephens City High School graduate he now attends Bridgewater College and earned the award.

Joseph Fishel, Jr Joseph Fishel Stephens City Univ. of Richmond Fishel Bridgewater College

Mrs. W. Miller Dies Suddenly at 53 in Winchester

Willie Mae Miller 53 died suddenly at home on West Cork Street. Survived by husband Staylor R. Miller and five sons Charles R Beverly Staylor R Douglas L Robert L. three daughters Isabelle Pugh Annie Welch Shirley. two sisters W R Goode and A M Pickle. Remains at Jones funeral home. Final rites Sunday at Mt Jackson Methodist Church.

Willie Mae Miller W. Cork &I Charles and Maggie Earl Hopewell Mt. Jackson Staylor R. Miller Charles R Beverly Staylor R Douglas L Robert L. Miller Isabelle Pugh Annie Welch Shirley Miller Winchester W. R. Goode New Market A. M. Pickle Harrisonburg Jones Funeral Home

Mihai Declares Abdication Was Forced

Former King Mihai of Romania says his abdication was forced on him and he does not consider himself bound by it. London dispatch reports the March 4 statement.

London Mihai Romania

Question Synonyms Debate Raises Linguistic Puzzle

A linguistic note surveys synonyms for question and their nuance. It lists terms like moan inquiry enigma problem puzzle and discusses usage contexts across styles and registers.

Question Moan

WCHS Competes In Tournament

The District 5 VHSL basketball tournament runs tomorrow and Saturday at the VMI gym in Lexington. Opening round pairings include Waynesboro vs Covington and Harrisonburg vs Clifton Forge, with Warren County facing Staunton. Winners meet in Saturday games leading to a final between Staunton and WCHS.

VMI Lexington Waynesboro Covington Harrisonburg Clifton Forge Warren County High School Lee Stauin Staunton-Wchs

Lesson In English by W. L. Gordon

Daily word study shows Vitiate meaning to contaminate spoil or corrupt Pronounce vishyate A Johnson quote links peevishness of life to vitiating what it cannot consume The lesson urges expanding vocabulary by mastering one word daily

Johnson

Knife handling etiquette after cutting a bite

Roberta Lee explains table manners for after cutting food with a knife. The correct practice involves placing the knife across the edge of the plate and not leaving it on the table while conveying the bite to the mouth.

New Pattern 4681 Offers Striped Curves in Sizes 12 to 42

Winchester Star Pattern Dept advertises Simplicity style 4681 with stripes and curved seams, tested fit, complete illustrated instructions, sizes 12 through 42, size 16 uses 338 yards of 39 inch fabric. Send 25 cents for pattern and include name address zone size and style number. Catalog offer adds 15 cents and a free hat and bag pattern.

Winchester Star 113 West 17Th St New York N. Y Anne Adams

Social letter etiquette and gift-giving guidance

Guidance on closing social letters with best wishes and sincerely yours. Advice on omitting I am and using yours. Also notes that giving a gift after an announcement of a birth is not obligatory but a courteous gesture.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Catherine Golightly University Brooks’ Pharmacy Prescription Druggist America Huntsberrys Shoe Stores Reyal Madison Elsie- Kay South Braddock ST DIAL H. H. McGuire Frank Hack Early Medical School Medical School of the Memorial Hospital Charles Kline Strasburg Kline Ettis Orndorff Gaunt Lovett Bros North Loudoun St WCHS W. L. Gordon Roberta Lee the Commercial & Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation L. J. Luby Miler St Hill’s Toy & Novelty Store N. Loudoun St the Food Center Haldeman’s Cather Knox Margaret L. Hodgson HAT & Dress Shop E. Boscawen ST Margaret O’brens Timberlake Samson Winchester Furniture CO South Main St
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