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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1948

Page

6

Daily crossword clues and grid solution

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Near East Poland Sym Porto Gounod

Society notes and weddings in Winchester area

The wedding of Miss Virginia C Hottle and Walter Armel occurred May 9 with Rev Emory officiating at the parsonage beside Dr. The couple will live with the bride’s parents. Robert Lewis Hillyard was born May 11 at Winchester Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Edward Hillyard. the couple’s two older sons are Edward Barr Jr and Thomas Cornelius. Lester D Arnold Jr elected first vice president of Alpha Phi Omega at Virginia Tech Blacksburg. H W Butler Jr and wife left for a ten day vacation to Niagara Falls Maine and Quebec. Several social visits: Gwen Whitham of Washington visited Mr and Mrs Robert Manuel. Earl Bunting entertained Mrs Cora Peters and Ralph Gromann. Henry Little of Norfolk spending summer in River. Lula Giffin Sales Cooper Minnie Pugh and Russell Cooper visited Lehring Cooper at Perry Point Veterans Hospital, noting improved condition and weight gain. Public Speaking Group meets tonight 7:30 pm in Handley Library trustees room under Mrs Richard Lewis and Miss Marjorie Davies. attendees asked to bring notebooks.

Virginia C. Hottle Walter Armel Rev Emory Bride Eugene E. Hottle Berryville Ave City Armel John Armel Berryville Hillyard Edward Hillyard W. Germaine Sr Robert Lewis Winchester Memorial Hospital Margaret West Lexington Ella Hannum S. Braddock St Edward Barr Jr Thomas Cornelius Lula Giffin Sales Cooper Winchester Minnie Pugh Russell Cooper Gore Perry Point Visi Lehring Cooper Veterans Hospital Richard Lewis Marjorie Davies Women’s Civic League Handley Imaray

DeHaven Guests and Birth Announced in Hedgesville

Hedgesville Virginia May 24 report guests of Mr. and Mrs Hollis DeHaven including Calvin DeHaven Connie Radcliff and R C Sherman. Calvin DeHaven to move to Earl Catlett orchard at Arden. Allen DeHaven visited Donald Riggs and John Stein visited Miss Jennie Jefferner. Russell Markley of Tomahawk announces birth of 14th child Linda Loy daughter.

Hedgesville Hollis DeHaven Calvin DeHaven Connie Radcliff R. C. Sherman Earl Catlett Arden Allen DeHaven Donald Riggs John Stein Jennie Jefferner Russell Markley Tormahawk Linda Loy

Calendar of Evening Events Highlights Local Groups

A May schedule lists gatherings from May 24 to May 28 including a Women’s Civic League talk at Handley Library and a piano recital by Kathleen McCartney at Handley Auditorium. Other events include Lions and Exchange clubs at George Washington hotel, Golden Link supper at EUB church, and multiple church, club, and band meetings across Marshall and nearby venues.

Women’s Civic League Handley Library Market St. Methodist Church Madison Lodge Eastern Star Episcopal Valley St. Andrews Mission Marshall Lions Club Sarah Zane Hall George Washington Hotel Golden Link Eub Church Moose Club Rebekah Lodge Kathleen McCartney Handley Auditorium James B. Roe Braddock St le Cercle Francais B. B. Dutton Kiwanis Club Junior Century Club River House Winchester-Clarke Garden Club

Piano Recital by McCartney's Pupils at Handley School

Twenty one pupils perform a piano recital at Handley school auditorium 8 p m Tuesday with no admission charge. The program lists pieces by Beethoven Nevin MacDowell Greig Monti Sibelius Delibes Rachmaninoff Lecuona Debussy Falla Grieg Mozart Gershwin and others performed by named students.

Kathleen McCartney Handley School Beethoven Maryanne Marcus Nevin Ronnie, Johnston MacDowell Bessie Smalls Podowska Janice Haines Greig Ouida Bou Keller Donna Lou Anderson Jo Ann Castleman Patsy Boyer Naila Delibes Barbara Wheeler Helen Johnston Peggy Merriner Hadyn Susan and Jane Sowers Mozart Ralph Pugh Rachmanioff Patricia Barton Nancy Solomon DeFalla Eugene Russell June Henshall Peggy Galladay Gershwin Betty Lou McFarland

Winchester SPCA appoints Edward Lee Brown as officer

Made SPCA agent Edward Lee Brown of Frederick county has qualified as an officer and agent to represent the Winchester chapter of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Appointed by the court, Brown's duties will be to investigate complaints. He is empowered to make arrests.

Edward Lee Brown Frederick County Winchester The Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Brown

Louderback Koons Nuptials At First Baptist Church

Mr and Mrs J E Sutphin announce the marriage of their daughter Cornelia Sutphin Koons to D O Louderback. The ceremony was held at 9 p m Friday at First Baptist with Dr E T Clarke officiating and Dr Ronald S Wilson assisting. They left for a wedding trip and will reside at 307 W Piccadilly St after June 1.

J. E. Sutphin S. Washington St Cornelia Sutphin Koons D. O. Louderback First Baptist Church E. T. Clarke Ronald S. Wilson Piccadilly St

Three Harry Byrds On Magazine Cover

The June issue of PIC Magazine features a color cover showing three Harry F. Byrds at the Washington Street home of Harry F. Byrd Jr. taken last February. The youngest, Harry III, aged 6, sits between his father and grandfather. The Father’s Day edition includes a brief biography and another photo inside.

PIC Harry F. Byrds Washington St Harry F. Byrd Jr Harry III

Reynolds Store Highlights May Visit Timings at Virginia

Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Batt included Mr. Brown Collins and family and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Flowers and son. Miss Tressie Dick and Miss Lucy Hovermale stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Richard Luttreh. Edna Stotler ill. I D Shade visiting Romney. Walter Moore with Mrs. Clovermale. Daisy Miller and Virginia Moore guests of Harley Place. L A Clark with F D Shank Sunday visit.

Harley Place L. A. Clark F. D. Shank

Friendly Grove Hall yard party set for July 7

The Freindly Grove Community Hall Assn plans a yard party July 7 to celebrate Independence Day with dinner. In other news, Mr Udell Long worked at his farm this week. Mrs Katherine Glass Greene's funeral was in Winchester, and William Keffer’s services were held Sunday. Miss Mary and Miss Martha Triplett of Winchester visited their parents Roy and Mrs Triplett.

Bloom. Va Freindly Grove Community

Social Notes From Stephens City May Visit Gorws

Stephens City Virginia residents share a weekend of guests and travel. Mrs Ernest Fowers and Mrs Farr Ewing left for Norfolk. Mrs Tom Golliday hosts Philadelphia guest and Freddy Hoover visits Eldridge Lemley family while his mother undergoes tonsil surgery.

Hagerstown J. C. Hiser Frances Shiley Shirley Seal Emergency Hospital Washington Gilda Orndorff Kathy Lemley Martha Clevenger Barbara Seal Mothe

Modern Etiquette Q and A from Roberta Lee

A series of etiquette advice notes covering letter writing for thank yous. Personal handwritten notes are preferred for sincere appreciation. For bridge parties, use clean, intact cards. The soup spoon should always be used with its side parallel to the lips.

Dogs booklet by Winchester Star promotes breed profiles

Our Friend, The Dog explains selections care training and housing. Thirty three breeds are described with photos by William Brown and a list of AKC recognized breeds. Send twenty five cents to Information Bureau 316 Eye St NE Washington DC for a copy.

Lord Byron Wiliam Brown American Kennel Club Winchester Star Information Bureau Eye St N. E Washington 2 D. C

At Time of Revolution American Merchant Marine Fleet Size

During the American Revolution period the American merchant marine numbered about 2400 ocean going ships totaling roughly 400000 gross tons. This was more than half the size of Great Britain's merchant marine in tonnage.

Great Britain

Lesson In English by W. L. Gordon

Lesson In English by W. L. Gordon covers words often misused and mispronounced with examples. It includes synonyms such as adorn decorate embellish and notes on spelling and pronunciation. The piece urges daily vocabulary growth with the maxim Use a word three times and it is yours.

W. L. Gordon Addison

Father of 35 with triplets flees cameras

New York May 24 35 children from four wives. Anthony Dupre a 68 year old former circus trapeze performer and hotel kitchen worker claimed the record, four sets of twins from the first wife 23 children from the second and third wives and one from the fourth before yesterday's triple birth.

New York Anthony Dupre

Soils Low in Organic Matter Yield Poor Crops

Soils with deficient organic matter generally lead to weak crop performance. Lack of organic content reduces nutrient availability and soil structure, harming yields and health of crops.

Whitacre family notes mark village gatherings in Siler

Siler Va May 24 Mr Car son Whitacre postmaster is a patient at Winchester Memorial hospital. Mr and Mrs Harry Kerns and son Zane spent Sunday with Mrs Earl Whitacre near est. Mr and Mrs Elwood Whitacre were honored May 15 with a shower at Mr Harvey Maury. Mr and Mrs Ralph Whitacre Gainesboro spent Sunday with his parents Ora E Whitacre. Hollis DeHaven and family spent Sunday with Harry DeHavens. Emma DeHaven sale Saturday well attended Chestnut Grove.

Siler Carson Whitacre Winchester Memorial Hospital Harry Kerns Zane Earl Whitacre Elwood Whitacre Harvey Maury Ralph Whitacre Gainesboro Ora E. Whitacre Hollis DeHaven Harry DeHavens Emma DeHaven Chestnut Grove

Childrens sewing pattern 4845 with bonnet and suit

Winchester Star offers pattern 4845 for toddlers sizes 1 2 3 4 5 includes sun suit bonnet and ironing friendly design. Send 25 cents to Pattern Dept New York NY with name address size and style. Catalog features Anne Adams Summer Pattern Book Ideas to double wardrobe reduce budget and a tan halter with built in bra.

Winchester Star Patern Dept West 17Th St New York Nyy Anne Adams

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