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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1948

Page

8

Dance Program Highlights Two Ballets At Handley Auditorium

Winchester Friday night features the Ewing School of Dance presenting two ballets at Handley auditorium. Dixie Land portrays Mr McGregor garden rabbits and neighbors with young children dancing. Dixie Lance follows with southern melodies and fast moving color. Nutcracker features Jean Miller and Jimmy Fauver in leading roles.

Winchester Ewing School of Dance Handley Auditorium Dixie Land Jean Miller Jimmy Fauver

Memorial Day Plans by UDC Members in Local Chapter

Mrs William Stickley hosted the Turner Ashby chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. President Mrs B J Sager announced the 4th district meeting May 20 at Orange. June 6 Memorial Day events planned with 4 pm services at Stonewall cemetery led by Rev James B Roe, no parade due to Sunday. Florida division funded a large wreath for the Florida lot. state flags to be sent for state lots. Mrs Miller O rear read Matthew Page Andrews wartime women article.

William Stickley Vauclaus Turner Ashby United Daughters of the Confederacy B. J Sager Orange Loca Stonewall Cemetery James B. Roe Christ Episcopal Church Reange Florida Miller O'Rear Matthew Page Andrew South

Powell-Shirley Nuptials Bind Kathleen Shiley to Bruce Powell

Mrs Attie Shiley of near Rest announces the marriage of her daughter Kathleen L. Shiley to Bruce A. Powell son of Mr and Mrs Albert D. Powell of Hagers town. The ceremony was May 15 at Rev Emory Elsmore parsonage 106 Morningside Drive. The bride a Stonewall high school graduate and worker at Novick Transfer Co. The groom a Navy veteran also at Novicks. They will reside with the bride's mother for a week then move to Hagerstown.

Attie Shiley Near Rest Kathleen L. Shiley Bruce A. Powell Albert D. Powell Hagerstown Emory Elsmore Morningside Drive Stonewall High School Novick Transfer Co Powell Navy Novicks

Mrs Leon Slavin to discuss French culture at Quota Club meeting

Mrs Leon Slavin will lead an informal discussion on French people and their customs at 6 p.m. Thursday during the Quota Club monthly program at First Baptist Church.

Leon Slavin Quota Club First Bantist Clurch

Calendar of Events for May Evening Star

The listing covers daily society and club meetings from May 18 to May 20. It notes time zones as daylight saving, with events including Rebekah Judge Moose club Board of control Kiwanis Elks Rotary Child guidance class DAR Quota club and more at various locations such as the Exchange club hall Baptist church Welltown and 205 W Picadilly St.

Rebekah Moose Club Board of Control Dr. Slavin Kiwanis Club Municipal Hall Elks Club Rotary Club Wormen’s Civic League E. T. Clark W. Picadilly St Walter Duncan S. Stewart Baptist Church Wayne Warren Wayside Inn Frances Page W. Cork St Welltown Wscs Robert Hoover

Local Birth Announcements For Berryville Hayfield City Stephens City

On May 15 a girl was born to Mr and Mrs Elvin Garrett of Berryville with Mrs Garrett formerly Ada Juenemann. Also May 15 a boy to Mr and Mrs Lansing Anderson of Hayfield formerly Shirley Strawderman. May 15 a boy to Mr and Mrs Lane Carter Route 1 with Mrs Carter formerly Gladys Fox. May 15 a girl to Mr and Mrs James Riggleman city with Mrs Riggleman formerly Ethelyn Lee. May 17 a boy to Mr and Mrs George Franklin of Stephens City with Mrs Franklin formerly Vola Pitcock. May 17 a girl to Mr and Mrs Homer DeHaven Route 3 with Mrs DeHaven formerly Opal Gray. May 17 a girl to Mr and Mrs James Massey Route 2 with Mrs Massey formerly Mary Davis.

Elvin Garrett Berryville Lansing Anderson Hayfield Anderson Shirley Strawderman Lane Carter Route 1 City Carter Gladys Fox James Riggleman Riggleman Ethelyn Lee George Franklin Stephens City Franklin Vola Pitcock Homer DeHaven DeHaven Opal Gray James Massey

Stork shower honors Mrs C R Boyce Jr at home

Mrs C Richard Boyce Sr and Beulah Van Lear hosted a Friday stork shower for Mrs C Richard Boyce Jr at her Morningside Drive home. Decorations used pink and blue. guests included Emma Bowen, Ethel Elisher, Naomi Tomorook, Elsie Ramey, Sarah Warner, and many more. Also noted were Miss Marie Kline of New York City and visitors Jacqueline Kahn Louis F Fikar and Leon Richtmyre.

C. R. Boyce Jr Richard Boyce Sr Beulah van Lear C. Richard Boyce Jr Guest of Honor Morningside Drive Emma Bowen Ethel £ Visher Naomi T:morook Elsie Ramey Sarah Warner Elsie Ritter Iva Mae Bowles Pearl Virginia Boyce Nancy Sager Cl Braithwaite Louise Nellie Clevenger Willie Dunn Stella Sager Miss K Kiine Marie Kiine New York City Everett D. Kline Virginia Ave Jacqueline Kahn Louis F Fiikar New York Leon Richtmyre Monteleir N. J Lafayette College Mires Kline Win

Return Home Of Miss Peggy Hottie After Weekend Visit

Miss Peggy Hottie returns to her Parkway home following a weekend visit with Miss Marie Garber a Madison College junior.

Peggy Hottie Parkway Marie Garber Madison College

Junior Women's Club Donates Bank Balance to Berryville Pool

Clarke county Junior Women’s Club votes to transfer 183 dollars from the pools account to Berryville. The funds reflect years of balances minus expenses since managing the pool. They plan refreshments for June 5 at Carter Hall during the horse show. Mrs Enders reports at state convention. Mrs Walter Lee guest speaker. Miss Walls discusses hospital fund drive.

Clarke County Berryville Carter Hall Charles J. Enders Jr Tce Walter Lee Graham Dougherty Miss Walls Beverly Whiting Grayson Sponnseller

Practical Nurses Organize in Winchester Area

Fourteen licensed practical nurses from Area 12 form an association naming Mrs. Dea Moser as president and listing officers Mrs. Ruth Gemraili as vice president Mrs. M F Vanscoy as recording secretary and Mrs. Lucy P Marshall as treasurer. Next meeting scheduled for the latter part of June. Area 12 covers Frederick Warren Clarke Shenandoah and Hampshire counties.

Dea Moser Winchester Ruth Gemraili Royal M F. Vanscoy Lucy P. Marshall Frederick, Warren Clarke Shenandoah Happahannock

Stork Shower Honors Mrs James Hook at Winchester

Mrs James Hook was honored at a Friday stork shower hosted by Mrs William Carpenter. Guests included Rubi Hook Katie Weakley Arthur Swisher J L Svotler Charles Breeden Loring Wright Jr Yoring Wright Sr H B Ritter Kenneth Wright Glen Kerns Eugene Cochran Lyn Farmer Ralph Lamp and Lester McKee. Also present were Miss Jean Ritter Colleen Orndorff Jen Manuel Marjorie Duncan and Billie Jean Smith.

James Hook William Carpenter Thelma Weakley Mesdames Rubi Hook Katie Weakley Arthur Swisher J L. Svotler Charles Breeden Loring Wright Jr Yoring Wright Sr H. B. Ritter Kenneth Wright Glen Kerns Eugene Cochran Werlyn Farmer Ralph Lamp Lester McKee Jean Ritter Colleen Orndorff Jen Manuel

Social notes from Berryville recount visits and Red Cross service

Berryville notes list visitors and locals at the Red Cross x ray clinic and motor corps duty. Names include Mrs Walter Wisecarver Jr and others, with remarks on completion of First Aid courses and attendance at meetings in Roanoke and Washington.

Red Cross Walter Wisecarver Jr John Hardesty Ralph N. Dorsey Joel D. Griffing H. B. Harris Charles Bowerman George Pine A. F. Robertson J.W. Olcott Norma Drury Harry Gregory Ralph M. Ware Morton C. Mumma Jr

Dr Clarke to Speak On Recreation Needs

Dr E T Clarke will close the city Recreation Dept training institute with a talk on volunteer recreation leadership tomorrow. About twenty people attend the morning and evening sessions at Christ Episcopal church parish house, with combined sessions planned. Hugh T Henry will summarize methods and materials as institute coordinator.

E. T. Clark City Recreation Dept. Training Institute Christ Episcopal Church Parish House

Lesson In English Word Usage and Pronunciation

A compact guide highlights common errors in English such as using phrases like inside of a week instead of within a week. It lists mispronunciations and spellings, and urges daily vocabulary growth with a focus on the word Addicted and a Terence quote about avoiding excessive attachment.

Terence

Proper wedding invitations and dining etiquette notes

A quiz on etiquette covers inviting rules for couples and families, proper handling of invitations, and etiquette for guests when dining. It advises sending separate invitations for each family member and taking only one mouthful of ice cream at a time, while noting a guest should greet the employer's wife upon entering.

M. Wilton

Butter grading factors in market inspection

Butter quality is judged by flavor body color salt and package with points 45 25 15 20 and 5 respectively. Final score totals 100 and depends on presence or absence of defects in each factor.

X.R. A

Infant DeHaven of Gainesboro Dies

Sherrie DeHaven three month old daughter of Ray and Pauline DeHaven Gainesboro died this morning at Memorial Hospital after a three day illness. Survived by parents a brother Richard R DeHaven and sister Barbara Lee DeHaven grandparents Mrs Ruth DeHaven Baltimore and Mr and Mrs Joseph Davis Gainesboro. Services 3 p.m. Thursday Gainesboro Methodist Church with interment Gainesboro. Remains rest at Jones Funeral Home until service time.

Sherrie DeHaven Ray Pauline DeHaven Gainesboro Memorial Hospital Richard R. DeHaven Barbara Lee DeHaven Ruth DeHaven Baltimore Joseph Davis Gainesboro Methodist Church Jones Funeral Home

Scouting Trainees To Get Certificates At Shawnee District

Final session of the Shawnee district Boy Scout troop committee training will be held at 8 p.m. at First Baptist church. About fifty trainees are expected. Certificates will be awarded. E. B. Cooper will give the talk Pride in your troop. Scout Executive Herb Wilkins will discuss meeting places troop property and troop finance. A movie on troop program planning will be shown.

Shawnee District First Baptist Church E. B. Cooper Herb Wilkins

Blind players in baseball and basketball at schools

The article notes that baseball and basketball teams for the blind exist in many schools. It says adaptations are needed but not overly troublesome, implying practical integration for visually impaired students.

Advertisement for Winchester Star sewing patterns and catalog

An old classified style ad promotes patterns 4879 and 4789 with sizes and yardage details, instructions, and a mail order offer. It touts a Summer Pattern Book with 126 wardrobe illustrations and a sun tan halter pattern included for fifteen cents more.

Winchester Star Pattern Dept New York N.Y

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