UWF Speaker Samuel Levering Highlights Virginia Chapters
Social notes report Samuel Levering of Arlington Virginia as guest speaker at 3 p m Saturday for a AAUW meeting at Emma Ridgeway home 704 Stewart St. He will discuss Now Is The Time and assist organizing new UWF chapters while Virginia counts nine adult and six student chapters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Levering
Ar- Va
United ' Id Feder
UWF
American Association of University Women
Emma Ridgeway
S. sStewart St
Levering
American Friends Service
Europe
Virginia
Ronald Wilson
Wilson
Rsaauw
Moesta Hupp Nuptials Set in Baltimore Church
Announcement names Miss Reba G Hupp and Frederick Moesta Jr as bride and groom. The ring ceremony occurred February 28 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church Baltimore with Rev R S Ressemyer. The groom works as a draftsman in Washington and they will reside there. Also note visit of Albert McCormick Jr to his seriously ill father at 85 Kent Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reba G. Hupp
Russell Hupp
Woodland Ave
Frederick Moesta Jr
Baltimore
Moesta
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
R. S. Ressemyer
Washington
Albert McCormick Jr
Kent St
Hickersons Host Birthday Party for Daniel Lee
Friday evening Mr and Mrs James Hickerson hosted at 413 8 Kent St a birthday anniversary party for their son Daniel Lee on his first birthday. Games and refreshments followed with guests including Betty Hickerson Shirley Brown Gwnnie Coverts Beverly Miller Glddie Mason Lucille Brown and Mrs Rena Cooper plus Jimmy Hickerson Billy and Sonny Brown Jack Pat Ryan Billy and Frank Kellas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hickerson
Kent
Daniel Lee
Betty Hickerson
Shirley Brown
Gwynnie Coverts
Beverly Miller
Gladdie Mason
Lucille Brown
Rena Cooper
Messers
Jimmy Hickerson
Billie
Sonny Brown
Jack
Pat Ryan
Billy
Frank Kellas
Union Signal Day Set After WCTU Meeting
The Union Signal day will be clear when the WCTU meets tomorrow with Mrs. Earl Parks at 218 North Braddock Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
WCTU
Earl Parks
N. Braddock St
Nashville couple weds in Belmont church ceremony
Laura May Roberts daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel Preston Edmonds of Nashville Tennessee marries Melvin Carl Eckley son of Mrs Hattie G Eckley of Winchester The ceremony Feb 24 at Belmont Methodist Church Nashville officiated by Dr John L Ferguson Bride given in marriage by grandfather Anthony D Bordeaux Best man Mr Edmonds Afterward the couple left for a two week honeymoon to New Orleans Gulf Coast and Pensacola Florida They will reside with her parents until joining Mr Eckley in Tokyo for his work with the War department and will sail today for Tokyo after wedding plans were finalized
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Preston Edmonds
Nashville
Tenn
Laura May Roberts
Melvin Carl Eckley
Winchester
Hattie G. Eckley
Belmont Methodist Church
John L. Ferguson
Anthony D. Bordeaux
Edmonds
War Department
Arlington
Tokyo
Eckley
Handley School
American Technical Society
LaSalle Extension University
Chicago
Aleutians
Mr. Eckley
Local social notes and events from Berryville and area
Mrs. Holmes R Grimm returns home after visiting Lynchburg and William and Mary. Mrs James Thompson of Balcutha Farm Gaylord to speak at Junior Womens Club banquet in Berryville. Gleaners class serves meal. Albin HD club meets with cress demonstration by Fannie Royston Alma Crosen Agnes Shirley. Friendly Grove to hold St Patrick's day party with program games and refreshments. Miss Jane Lovett Ohio State remains in Prix de Paris fashion contest run by Vogue magazine with winners announced May 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS
Braddock St
Woman’s
Winchester Municipal Band
Rouss Hall
Rotary Club
Womens Civic League
Handley Library
Albin HD Club
Evelyn Peat
WCTU
Earl Parks
Holmes R. Grimm
S. Loudoun St
Daugher
Holmes R. Grimm Jr
Lynchburg
Collenn
College of William and Mary
James Thompson
Col
Balcutha Farm
Gaylord
Champ Clark
Junior Womens Club
Berryville
Methodist Church
Evelyn Pent
Fannie Royston
Alma Crosen
Agnes Shirley
Friendly Grove
Friendly Grove Community Hall Association
Jane Lovett
Ohio State University
Vogue Magazine
Winchesterian Lovett
Jack Wilkins
Handley School
Davis and Women Attend State WCTU Meeting in Richmond
Mrs. Hugh Copenhaver of Boyce and Mrs. J. F. Bly of Fairview Avenue accompany Davis of Ithaca New York as they travel to Richmond to attend the state executive meeting of the Women's Christian Temperance Union.
Ohioian As Guests Mr. and Mrs. Henkel Host Father Collins
Mr and Mrs C H Henkel entertain Father Harry Collins of Youngstown Ohio as their guest en route from a Florida trip to Ohio. After guests here Mr and Mrs C E Kline Valley Ave had as recent guests Mrs Charles Hammack of Washington and Mrs J V
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Henkel
Harry Collins
Youngstown
Ohio
Florida
Hayfield Mt Williams Home Demonstration Club Meeting Report
February meeting covered dish luncheon served by Mrs Russell Feeley. Miss Agnes Shirley demonstrated rug making. several rugs started. Attendees included Mrs W B Solomon, Mrs Deliah Bell, Mrs Beulah Williams, Mrs L C Lucas, Mrs Carl Schuler, Mrs Ashwood, Mrs H A Snapp, Mrs Ivan Miller, Mrs Paul Glynn, Mrs I N Moore. March meeting set at Mrs Arthur Lacy’s home. Also noted: Cpl Wright, formerly Betty Swimley, hospitalized in Frankfurt Germany from tonsillitis and complications. reenlisted Nov 12. Weatherford native.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Feeley
Hayfield-Mt. Williams
Ivan Miller
Paul Glynn
I. N. Moore
Arthur Lacy
Francis EF. Wright
Betty Swimley
Cpl. Wright
Frankfurt
Germany
Weatherford
Texas
Legion Auxiliary Supports Negro Day Nursery School
The American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion home and heard Mrs. Virgil Strader on the Negro Day nursery school now housing 24 pupils with eight on a waiting list. Superintendent Gladys Crawford leads a staff of two, with taxi transport for the children. The group pledged 20 to the school for playground equipment and approved a Special Community Service plan to buy three Americanism medals for Handley Middletown and Stephens City 8th graders. They also allocated 10 to the Braille Press and 10 to the Mountain Foundation for the Blind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Home
Virgil Strader
Gladys Crawford
Handley, Middletown
Stephens City
Braille Press
Mountain Foundation For the Blind
Lesson In English by W L Gordon Word Study Irreverent
Guide on correct usage and common errors from W L Gordon includes misused phrases and pronunciation notes. Emphasizes daily vocabulary growth and defines irreverent with a Bible quote attributed to Macdonald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malstrom
Macdonald
Hospital deaths share rose from 1936 to 1945
In 1945 about 46 of every 100 U S deaths occurred in hospitals, up from 35 of every 100 in 1936, reflecting a shift in where deaths happened and the health system usage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U. S
Hospital beds per capita rise since the 20th century
A historical note states that twenty years ago the United States had seven hospital beds per 1 000 people and now the figure exceeds ten. The change reflects growing healthcare capacity over time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Strength For The Day By Earl L. Douglas
Essay discusses a century old railroad station shaping future needs for auto traffic. Highlights architects and leaders with vision and foresight, contrasting modern congestion caused by lacking planning. Argues leaders must foresee months and decades ahead, reading the signs of the times.
Training children to be at ease with guests at home
The best method is to allow children to mingle with guests while supervising and privately correcting any missteps. This approach emphasizes real interaction and discreet guidance to develop sociable behavior.
Navy Aids Chinese Blast Victims in Tsingtao
The U S Navy, using all facilities, aided hundreds wounded in a massive explosion at a Chinese ammunition storehouse in Tsingtao. The blast killed at least 200 and injured up to 1000, with the ammunition meant for government armies fighting the Chinese Communists in Manchuria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tsingtao
China
U. S. Navy
Manchuria
House backs un-Anglican activities panel funds amid debate
In Washington on March 10 1944 the House approved 337 to 37 the un African activities committee budget of 20 dollars. Debate continued after the vote with Rep Holifield labeling the committee report on Dr E A Condon as a cheap means of securing publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
un-Angrican Activities Committee
Holifield
D-Calif
E. A. Condon
Anne Adams Pattern 4646 for Jr Miss sizes listed
Pattern 4646 offers a one piece skirt with easy fit in Jr Miss sizes 11 13 15 17. Includes illustrated instructions and yardage for size 13 using 39 inch fabric. Send 25 cents to Winchester Star Pattern Dept for pattern and provide name address zone size and style number. Catalog optional for 15 cents more shows family friendly styles and a free pattern hat base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Star
Pattern Dept
West 17Th St
New York
N. Y
Anne Adams
Etiquette Guide Answers on Seating and Goodbyes
The guide advises that older guests should precede younger ones when moving to the dining room. It also states that if someone signals a desire to leave while you are standing and talking, you should not detain them under any circumstances.
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AAUW
Lewis Hyde Sr
Abney Payne
Miller Pta
Miller School
PTA
Piece
K. L. Piece
eMr
F. H. Swimley Jr
T. F. Piece
Luther Piece
F. H Swimley
Charles R. Duvall, Jr
Lucy Kurtz
DAR
UDC
Hawthorne
Jone
John H. Clayton
Collgen Grimm
Loudoun St
College of
Wil Ham and Mary
Williamsburg
Federated Council of Church Women
Stephens City Methodist Church
York Inn
Handley
Ruth
Whitehall
Brooks’ Pharmacy Prescription Druggist
Daniel Hickerson
Front Royal
Elsie-Kay Shoppe
Elsie- Kay
South Braddock St
Dial
Melvin Eckley
Tennesee
Women’s Club
Albin Club
Gaunt’'S Drug Store
Scott
J. Scott
Cope
King
Pextures Syntienre, Tal
Acoadt
Ohioian
HD Club
W. L. Gordon
Poycha E. Pham
Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Comroua
Earl L. Douglas
D. B
Signs OF the Times
Navy
Condon
Ballerina
By Anne Olams
Roberta Lee
Florsheim
the Commercial & Savings Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Brannon’s Cleaners
Haldeman’s
Fairplay Market
Inchester
Coolmor
Cather’s
L. J. Luby
Miler St
Fownes
Dawnelle
Timberlake
Wender’s
Paris
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