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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1948

Page

8

Woman of the Week Mrs Lewis M Allen of Winchester

Dorothy Gilpin born in Baltimore wife of Dr. Lewis M. Allen is a long active Winchester community leader. mother of three sons, collector of miniature horses and fore edged books. involved in Red Cross wartime drives USO and various clubs and societies. born Baltimore. home in Virginia since age 12.

Century Club Dorothy Gilpin Baltimore S. Washington St Lewis M. Allen Winchester Jury Club Winchester-Clarke den Club Women’s Civicague Beta Sigma Sorority Virginia Frafs Company Bowling Ane Evening Star League Women’s Auxiliary Wianaeater Memorial American Legion Auxiliary de Barton St. Cathguild Christ Episcopal Arch le Cercle Francais Colonial Dames Red Cross Wari War Pinance Committee Forginia Ad Booth USO Cross Drive Allen Pin Bale Virginia Dr. Allen Millwood Episcopal Church

Brooks' Pharmacy Ad Promotes Old Fashioned Drops

A vintage styled ad for Honey and Horehound Drops labeled The Old Fashioned Kind claims relief for colds and throat irritation. It prices a 1 pound package at 49 cents and urges readers to purchase today at Brooks' Pharmacy Prescription Druggist.

Brooks’ Pharmacy Prescription Druggist

Social Notes Chronicle March 13 14 15 16

Social notes list meetings and events from March 13 to 16. Includes WSCS Ridgeway hosts, AAUW, Lenten service with Cantabile, Chanters, VFW Auxiliary, Nurses Alumnae, Red Cross directors, Lions, Garden Club, Moose, Rebekah lodge, Board of Control, Exchange Club. moves and visits from residents to Winchester area and hospital updates. Notable arrivals and guests: Miss Jayne Jakimier, Dor othy Ann Henry, Augusta and Carter Conrad, Mr and Mrs Abney Payne, Leo Baker honored, W. E. White recovering, James Sumption post appendectomy, travelers Mr. Harold Foreman and Mr. Maynard Wisecarver.

Christ Episcopal Church Christ Market St. Methodist Church VFW Nurses Alumnae Assn Madison Lodge Red Cross Lions Club Sarah Zanehall Lord Fairfax Garden Club Granville Kelley Morgan Century Club Moose Club Rebekah Lodge Board of Control Exchange Club Leon Slaven

Betrothal Announced for Miss Mitchell and Mr Gilpin

The betrothal of Miss Mitchell, daughter of the late Gen William Mitchell, and Mr Gilpin is announced after both graduates school and military service. The couple, connected to prominent families, will marry in late summer. The United Daughters of the Confederacy held a meeting in Winchester with notices on Memorial Day observances.

Miss Mitchell William Mitchell Army Air Service Foxcroft School Virginia Vassar College U. S United Nations John Landrum Mitchell Mitchell Milwaukee Sidney Trowbridge Miller Detroit Gilpin Gilman Country School Baltimore Artillery Pacific 294Th Joint Assault Signal Company Princeton University Ivy Club Phi Beta Kappa Henry Brooks Gilpin Laurence Tyson Knoxville, Tenn Tyson UDC Turner Ashby United Daughters of the Confederacy John H. Clayton Albin B. J. Sager Hugh Henry Henry Winchester Recreation Department Sally Andrews Mathe Page Andrews Ferguson Carey Andrews Shenandoah Valley Academy Shepherdstown Stonewall Cemetery Wyatt Richard Calbert Thomas Bolling Byrd Boyce

Home Agent's Schedule For The Week

Miss Agnes Shirley presents a weekly agenda with club meetings and demonstrations. Highlights include a sewing machine leadership training at Baptist church led by Jack Waller from Blacksburg, and a 7:30 p.m. agricultural board meeting at the Courthouse with Dr. Hummell as guest speaker.

Agnes Shirley Baptist Church Jack Waller Blacksburg Stephens City W.M. Stickley Board Agricultural Courthouse Hummell White Hall Stonewall High School Friendly Grace Hilda Lacey Flickinger Round Hill Nancy Larrick

Social notes from Berryville attendees and events

Mrs. Oscar Carr visited Mrs. Eddie Coghill in Bowling Green while J W Olcott Leona Krause and Maria Morris attended The Icicles in Washington. Prof D G Cooley stayed with Judge Elliott Marshall in Front Royal. Gilbert Longerbeam from Richmond visits with Mrs Longerbeam and in laws Arthur and Elizabeth Edmunds. Benjamin Crampton left for a business trip. First Baptist church auxiliary plans a rummage sale March 20 to support the building fund. Berryville churches hold union services at 7 30 p m with Rev R C Paulette preaching and Young People's Fellowship at 6 30 p m.

J. W. Olcott Leona Krause Maria Morris Washington D. G. Cooley Mrs Elliott Marshall Front Royal First Baptist Church Berryville Presbyterian R. C. Paulette Young People's Fellowship

Beach Trip Guests From City Leave For Virginia Beach

Mrs. Jonedith Casilear and Miss Betty Jo Hildebrandt depart with Miss Jayne Jakimier of Washington to visit Mr. and Mrs. Walton White Jr. in Virginia Beach. The group left early this morning for their seaside trip.

Beach Jonedith Casilear Betty Jo Hildebrandt City Virginia Beach Walton White Jr Jayne Jakimier Washington

To Start Work Again Dr Lewis Allen Returns Monday

Dr. Lewis M. Allen who has been ill for some time will be at his desk for regular work Monday. The Helping Hand circle of the Kings Daughters and Sons will meet at 8 p.m. Thursday with Mrs Gussie Hark in Berryville.

W. E. White Memorial Hospital White Post A.A. Baldwin Lewis M. Allen The Kings Daughters and Sons Gussie Hark Berryville

Proper apology in dance etiquette and name origin phrasing

In dance, the man bears responsibility for rear mishaps during the steps. The preferred expression is “The boy was named for his father” rather than “named after his father.”

Lesson In English by W L Gordon

Column explains common English usage errors. It contrasts phrases for trouble with fix and awkward position and notes mispronunciations and misspellings of words such as engross ei weird wield and ie how to pronounce the final syllable.

Jones

Men's Bible Class Notices at 9 45 A M Tomorrow

Rev W senberg teaches the Lesser Golden Rule Bible Class at 9 45 a m tomorrow in the classroom C P McVica leads the lesson Wesleyan Men's Bible Class meets at 9 45 a m tomorrow Market St Methodist Church

Men's Bible Class Grace Lutheran Church W.senberg C. P. McVica Wesleyan Men’s Bible Tomorro Market St Methodist

Anne Adams Look Spring Pattern From Winchester Star

The notice promotes pattern 468 a flattering ensemble with a dress jacket and jabot suited for social life. Includes illustrated instructions and sizes 34 through 50 with fabric yardage. Send coins to Winchester Evening Star Pattern Dept for pattern 4658 and 36 dress yardage. catalog available for fifteen cents with a free hat and bag pattern.

Winchester Evening Star Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N.Y Anne Adams

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