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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1947

Page

6

Kiwanis of Winchester celebrate 25th anniversary dinner dance

The Kiwanis club of Winchester held its 25th anniversary and ladies night at York Inn with over 125 guests. President Virgil R. Strader welcomed attendees, Garland Quarles served as toastmaster, and Irving Diener of Alexandria spoke as past Capitol district president. Entertainment included Schillingford and George Schwer. Attendees included officers and their spouses, plus invited guests noted by the reporter. The note also covers GAA social on Oct. 16 at Kenilworth Inn, Beta Sigma sorority pledges, and various visits and dinners in the community.

Kiwanis Club Winchester York Inn Virgil R. Strader Garland Quarles Irving Diener Alexandria Capitol District Schillingford George Schwer Vincenting Kiwanis Strader Ralph P.young Andrew Bell John J. Warner William Bataille Joseph Massie Jr Ronald Wilson Wendell Barney George Snyder Tom Baldridge Sam DewWit

Calendar of events for October week in Shenandoah Valley

Calendar items list meetings and gatherings for Monday to Wednesday in Shenandoah Valley. October 26 events include Shenandoah Valley Manufacturers Assoc at Geo Washington hotel at 6 15 p m and Red Cross and VFW Auxiliary meetings. Earlier Oct 21 Lions Moose and Century Club gatherings listed at various venues. Oct 22 Kiwanis and Elks clubs scheduled with multiple Junior Century meetings.

Shenandoah Valley Manufacturers Assoc Geo. Washington Red Cross VFW Century Club R. T. Barton Washington St Lions Sarah Zane Hall Moose N. Loudoun St Kiwanis Club Elks Club

AAUW Workshop Scheduled in Northern Virginia

Winchester AAUW hosts a four-branch workshop at Baptist church rooms on Oct 25 with Arling ton Alexandria Culpepper and Fredericksburg sending delegates. The event runs 11 am to 2 pm with discussions on international relations educational social welfare and legislative child state issues. Helen Hardy Wright heads social welfare and Katherine Pannil leads arts with other topics covered by visiting branches.

Winchester American Association of University Women Northern Virginia Baptist Church Rooms Robert Underwood Arlington Alexandria Culpepper Fredericksburg Helen Hardy Wright Katherine Pannil

Christ Episcopal auxiliary autumn bazaar planned at parish house

The Ladies auxiliary of Christ Episcopal church plans an autumn bazaar from 2 to 9 PM on November 7 at the parish house. Admission invites the public with handmade pillow slips knitting bags bed spreads hand painted china and glassware knitted articles and more on sale. Tea will be served 4 to 6 PM.

Christ Episcopal Church

A trio of Wardensville Berryville Capon Bridge Births

To Mr and Mrs Garland Stewart Wardensville W V a boy Mrs Stewart is the former Miss Bessie Combs To Mr and Mrs Morrison Berryville a boy Mrs Morrison is the former Miss Norman Richards To Mr and Mrs Irvin Lovett Capon Bridge a boy Mrs Lovett is the former Miss Virginia Whitacre

Garland Stewart Wardensville W. V4 Stewart Bessie Combs Daniel Morrison Berryville Morrison Norman Richards Irvin Lovett Capon Bridge Lovett Virginia Whitacre

Voices of a Busybody Women In Town Criticized

A reader from Rest, Virginia condemns women who protest in public, arguing they disrupt church work and youth entertainment. The writer urges pastors to restrict such actions and claims busybody behavior harms women’s respect.

Evening Star Nora Slater

Was St Patrick Irish by birth

Historical records question St Patrick not Irish by birth. Authorities speculate birthplaces in Scotland England or France with Kilpatrick Scotland widely proposed as the likely locality.

St. Patrick M.V.O Scotland England France Kilpatrick

Darling princess dress pattern 4611 for girls ages two to ten

Advertisement notes Pattern 4611 a simple frock with skirt pleats and button trim for sizes 2 through 10. Includes illustrated instructions and fabric yardage. Send 25 cents to Winchester Evening Star Pattern Dept at West 17th Street New York for this pattern with name address zone size and style number.

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

Reflex Headaches From Disorders Across the Body

A King Features Syndicate health column explains reflex headaches caused by disorders in the nose, eyes, ears, teeth, digestion, and reproductive system. It notes headaches often start in the front of the head, may fade after treatment, and require thorough medical examination to identify and address the underlying cause.

Local Cemetery Gets None of First War Dead Returned

Captain D M Sprinkle reports that none of the World War dead aboard the SS Honda Knot at San Francisco will be buried in the local National Cemetery. The ship carried 3028 war dead from the Pacific. 124 went to Charlotte, most to Carolinas and border areas. No remains were sent to Frederick or Clarke counties.

D. M. Sprinkle U.S.A San Francisco National Cemetery Honda California Charlotte Carolinas Virginia West Virginia Georgia Tennessee Frederick Or Clarke County

Feagan Stores Sold To D. M. Henesy in Berryville

Berryville reports D. M. Henesy of Charles Town has purchased the Feagan jewelry shop in Berryville and the Charles Town location, both previously owned by the late C. B. Feagan. Henesy already runs a jewelry store in West Virginia.

Berryville D. M. Henesy Charles Town C. B. Feagan

Bishops Protest Kidnaping of German Youth

Roman Catholic bishops of Germany, via an authoritative informant, filed with the Allied Control Council a protest over the alleged kidnapping of more than 2,000 boys and girls in the Soviet zone since occupation began. Parents failed to learn their children’s whereabouts or fate from Soviet authorities.

Berlin Roman Catholic Bishops of Allied Control Council

Galax Flood Loss Set at $250,000

Galax Virginia after a flash flood forced 150 families from their homes and damaged several dwellings and the water system. Mayor Penney predicted a return to normal by Wednesday as factory production resumed along the creek.

Galax Ross C. Penney Penney

Blood sources questioned by early science

Question asks if blood can be obtained from sources other than living beings. Answer notes there is no known method to compound or manufacture blood as of now.

S.N.D. A

Lesson In English by W. L. Gordon

W L Gordon explains common English mistakes in spelling usage and pronunciation. He notes misused adjectives like good and mispronunciations such as costume. The piece includes a word study of pique with an example from Colton and invites daily vocabulary growth.

W. L. Gordon Nelson Colton

Proper Hat Lift Etiquette in Speaking to Women

This excerpt from Modern Etiquette by Roberta Lee explains that a man should lift the hat by the crown, lifting it slightly rather than just touching the brim. It also notes that sending a typewritten invitation is not permissible.

Roberta Lee

What Do You Know About Astronomy Booklet Ad

A Washington Information Bureau offers a 48 page illustrated booklet answering over 500 astronomy questions. Order today for fifteen cents postpaid by sending fifteen cents in coin.

Cicero Washington Information Bureau

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