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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1949
Page
3
Beatrice confronts Mrs. Ramey about loyalty and control as she plans tasks for a social guest list. Beatrice battles internal anger, recalling Porter’s support and longing for genuine independence while awaiting the next chapter.
Mr. and Mrs. Udell Long hosted a birthday anniversary for daughter Mary Lynette Long on May 8 with cake baked by aunt Mrs. Raymond Hollar. Attendees included extended family and friends, with notices of upcoming St Johns church services and a Friendly Grove home demonstration club meeting.
Middletown and surrounding areas report social visits and family updates. Leon Green and family hosted relatives near Weyers Cave. J F Weirich visited relatives near Wardensville. Harry McCauley RDSR of Boston spent the weekend with his parents. Ed Goode hosts guests including C F Carper Mae Ginn. Nannie Miller returns home from Stephens City after a brief illness. C R Green and Evelyn Green visit Leon Green’s home. Carson Reely improving after a fall. Park Everly recovering from a sprained ankle.
In Siler and Glengary on May 19 families including Mr. and Mrs. Lee Whitacre with son Lynn and Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Whitacre visited Clarence De Haven in Glengary. Other local visits included Harold Lamp with Henry A. DeHaven and E. B. Whitacre with Eva Lamp.
May 19 report from Chambersville Virginia notes John Clowser a VA center patient spent the weekend with family while Mary Bradfield remains ill near Paw Paw West Virginia. Arthur White joined Ernest Ashwood and Mt Williams hosts. Jackie Barton visited grandparents Whitmire Steele. Cora Rosier and Colleen Watkins called on P H Ritter family. Earl Cather and Edith Bush visited John Hoover family.
Round Hill 4-H club members meet at the Larrick home with plans to serve supper to boys at 7 p m on June 20. Garland Cather reports on a skating party and the group votes to observe Rural Life Sunday by attending the Lutheran church. Donnie Hodgson Garland Cather and Mrs Nelson Carpenter will receive the National 4-H magazine for their part in the co op quiz. Miss Georgia Ann Gunn is welcomed as a new member.
May 19 Rosenberger Virginia notices show Rev and Mrs E B Smith visiting Mr and Mrs H A Snapp. Washington visitors include Mrs Maude Bean and Mr and Mrs Charles Keller. Cemetery cleaning at St Johns church is set for Saturday afternoon May 28. More visits among local residents.
Berryville post led by poppy chairman Thomas Yingst announces a two day sale in Clarke County to support veteran rehabilitation. Proceeds benefit the VFW home for widows and orphans in Eaton Rapids Michigan. Berryville Girl Scouts join the effort Saturday to sell the poppies.
In Burbank California on May 19 the United States announced the F-90 jet fighter will begin test runs. The single-seat heavy fighter by Lockheed weighs close to a DC-3 and blends speed range and maneuverability for deep-penetration missions. Armament targets trains tanks bridges and dumps with a pressurized cockpit and an ejector seat for pilot safety. The 40 foot swept wings sit at 35 degrees with a swept-back tail above jet exhausts.
Fireman Ray Daniel Whitacre USN R 3 Wiichester to arrive Norfolk Tuesday following a six month Mediterranean cruise aboard destroyer Vogelgesang.
The Baltimore Weekly Museum began in 1797 but lasted a few weeks. The New York Observer started in 1809 and endured about two years. Sunday papers faced early condemnation and did not become popular until after the Civil War.
Dorothy Coffelt, a Stephens City High sophomore, won fourth place in the scholastic writing contest for her historical article History of Frederick county. Ernest Welch earned honorable mention for a general radio script on Joe Louis. The Newton Pippin annual received a distinguished rating and Blue and Gold paper earned creditable rating in Virginia league competition.
Arlington May 19 Francis P. Miller a Democratic gubernatorial hopeful said Virginia party leaders have adopted hand me down politics and hand me around offices causing voter boredom. He called for 25 million dollars yearly for schools teacher pay starting salaries of 2000 and annual raises of 100 in 12 years. He urged grants to equalize white and Negro schools in poorer counties.
Annual memorial service to be held at 3 pm Sunday at Refuge Methodist Church. Recognition for oldest and youngest members and for longest-serving member. Men meet at 8 am Saturday to clean the graveyard. Relatives of those buried there urged to attend.
A public hearing before the State Tax Study Commission drew 30 witnesses with three main viewpoints. Counties argue a sales tax is the only way to raise funds, cities and business favor more local effort and state reform, and the League of Virginia Municipalities seeks more state and local money for schools and welfare. The panel met as the series continues with a Briar nomination for the next session.
The Sirbaugh family of Capon Bridge, left homeless by a fire, will receive a shopping-type aid shower at the Larrick apartment next to the Harry Sirbaugh residence in Capon Bridge at 8 p.m. tomorrow. Donations of furniture bedding cooking utensils dishes or money are requested.
An urging advertisement promotes investing in U S Savings Bonds as a path to brighter financial prospects. It highlights security and reliability as key benefits for savers and families planning for future needs.
The body bears half its weight on each leg. The talus in the ankle carries half the weight, transferring half to the heel while the remaining load is distributed among the five metatarsals that extend toward the front of the foot.
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