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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1950

Page

8

Nursing graduate joins Page Memorial Hospital staff

Son of Mrs A. B Rinaca of Miss Burns recently graduated from Winchester Memorial Hospital School of Nursing and now works at Page Memorial Hospital in Luray. Mr Rinaca is a student in the University of Virginia department.

A. 8. Rinaca Burns Winchester Memorial Hospital School of Nursing Page Memorial Hospital Luray Rinaca Renive University of Virgin

Miss Halterman Pledged to Alpha Gamma Sorority

Miss Betty Jo Halterman daughter of Mr and Mrs Tom Halterman of Morgan Street pledged by Alpha Gamma sorority. She is a Northwestern University freshman. The 58th annual meeting of the Virginia Branch of the Woman's Auxiliary to the National Council will be held in Fredericksburg tomorrow Wednesday and Thursday with St George Church and Trinity Church as co hosts.

Betty Jo Halterman Tom Halterman Morgan St Alpha Gamma Miss Halterman Northwestern Versity Virginia Woman’s Auxiliary To the National Council Fredericksburg

World in Our Town workshop on UN study in Harrisonburg

Winchester Culpeper Charlottesville Staunton Waynes and Harrisonburg AAUW branches organize a Saturday workshop titled The World in Our Town at First Presbyterian Church in Harrisonburg. Five speakers include Dr Janet MacDonald and Dr Ruth McNeil. The event begins at 10 30 a m and seeks member participation.

Winchester Culpeper Charlottesville Staunton-Waynes Harrisonburg American Association of University Women Our Town United Nations Janet MacDonald AAUW James Died Francis Pickens Miller Washington News Week Magazine Ruth McMurray Unesco State Department Wash Ruth McNeil Department of Music Mary Baldwin College International Federation of University Women Zurich Switzerland First Presbyterian Church Mary Margaret Brady A. A. Hill Virginia Marjorie Davies Emma Ridgeway

Calendar of events for October featuring clubs and meetings

October events include Madison Lodge and McKinley Chapter East ern Star meetings at City Hall in the evening. The Municipal Band performs at Rouss Hall. On October 24 afternoon gatherings include the Rotary Exchange Club at George Washington Hotel and the GFWC Rebekahs. Evening activities cover Rebekah meetings Alcoholics Anonymous at Friendship Fire Hall and the Moose Club event.

Madison Lodge McKinley Eastern Star City Hall Rouss Hall George Washington George Washington Ho Rebekahes Alcoholics- Anonymous Friendship Fire Hall Moose Club

AAUW to Hold Square Dance Evening at Tokes Inn

The American Association of University Women will hold a square dance on Thursday at 3 30 at Tokes Inn. Members may bring guests and must reserve by calling Mrs Loring Woore at 6038 by Wednesday noon. The Misses Sue Sowers Jane Sowers and Carolyn Stanley spent a weekend in Moorefield visiting Miss Roberta Ann Stickley.

American Association of University Women Tokes Inn Loring Woore Moorefield Sue Sowers Jane Sowers Carolyn Stanley Roberta Ann Stickley

Births in White Post and Strasburg announce newborn girls and boys

Oct. 21 at White Post Mr and Mrs James W Grubbs welcome a girl the mother is former Miss Shirley L Waugh. Oct. 22 at White Post Mr and Mrs Delmer Larrick welcome a girl the mother is former Miss Dorothy White. At 1019 Berryville Ave Mr and Mrs Evers George welcome a boy the mother is former Miss Pauline McDonald. At Strasburg Mr and Mrs Jennings Watts welcome a girl the mother is former Miss Nancy H Sherman.

James W. Grubbs White Post Delmer Larrick Larrick Dorothy White Evers George Berryville Ave George Pauline McDonald Jennings Watts Strasburg Watts Nancy H. Sherman

Exchange Club To Talk Business Luncheon

The Exchange Club luncheon at 12 15 p m tomorrow at the George Washington will focus on business. Dr Leon Slavin says a key item is a report by Dr P T Grove on ticket sales for the third annual National Symphony Concert to be held here November 16 with local sponsorship.

Exchange Club George Washington Leon Slavin P. T. Grove National Symphony

White Hall Community Notes Report Local Visits

Mr. Dorsey Anderson returns home after a five day hospital stay at Winchester Memorial. The Ladies Aid met at Mrs. John Lodge’s home with good attendance. Several households hosted or visited relatives in Winchester, Washington and other towns. Residents note damage from last week’s wind twister.

White Hall Dorsey Anderson Walter Anderson Winchester Memorial Hospital Ladies Aid of John Lodge Girtie Hardy Howard Fiddler Lloyd Milbern Roger Lee Fiddler Bennie Strother B. F. Strother Washington Freeman Wilkins Mildred Showalter Flint Mich Rosa Lee Christine Landacre Winchester Lula Moulden Milbern Wiley and Son Hayfield Lester Moulden Cora Wiley Lancaster Anna Schlack Janney McKee

Madison Alumnae Luncheon Saturday at Elms Inn

The Madison Alumnae Chapter of Winchester will hold its fall luncheon meeting at the Elms Inn on Saturday at 1 o'clock. For reservations and transportation, members should call Mrs. David Kinter at 3697 by Wednesday.

Madison Winchester Elms Inn David Kinter

Various residents visit, return, and wedding in Stephens City area

Ada Trussell returns to Charles Town after a week with Mrs. Garland. Strickler recovers from major surgery at Winchester Memorial Hospital. J J Teets returns from Baltimore. Several families travel to Camp Meade for Army induction days. Kathryn Malony weds Ferman Peery as relatives gather in Philadelphia and Wilmington visits.

Del Mattie Dean Lucy Dean Harry Prazier Howard Massie Eugene Barley Kathryn Malony Ferman Peery

Hospital Admissions List Includes Winchester Patients

New patients at Winchester Memorial Hospital include Richard Cooke of Route 2, Albert McCormick of 208 Kent Street, Lawrence Pipes of 370 Charles Street, Eloise Lupton Route 3, Evers George 1019 Berryville Ave, Roy Pancoast Purcellville, Thomas Tumblin Berryville, Jesse Galyen Arlington, Robert Dunivan Middleburg, Jennings Watts Strasburg, Mary Dellinger Middletown, William Bryant Berryville, Delmer Larrick White Post, Oliver Kidwell Martinsburg, Benton Koontz Stanley.

Winchester Memorial Hospital Richard Daniel Cooke Winifred Cooke Albert H. McCormick Kent St Berryville Jesse W. Galyen Arlington Robert Lee Dunivan Middleburg Jennings Watts Strasburg Mary E. Dellinger Middletown William F. Bryant Delmer Larrick White Post Oliver B. Kidwell Martinsburg W. Va Benton Koontz Stanley

Lesson In English by Roberta Lee

Roberta Lee discusses common word usage missteps and pronunciation tips. The piece highlights words often misused or misspelled and introduces daily vocabulary with examples and guidance on pronunciation and emphasis.

Roberta Lee

GM Group to Hold Dinner at Hotel Here

The Winchester General Motors Clubs will host a reception and dinner at the George Washington Hotel beginning at 6. GM dealers and field executives, local public officials, and educators will attend. A premiere of two films from GM’s new high school driver education series will be shown, with the full film list to be released to school systems later under an approved plan.

Winchester General Motors George Washington General Motors National Association

Secrets of Charm in Introduction Speeches

A guide to memorable openings for guest introductions stresses brevity and focus on the person, the subject, and the group. It cautions speakers to verify the guest’s name pronunciation and background details with the speaker to avoid courtesy lapses.

How to Look Your Best Advice Column Note

A vintage advice snippet from John Robert Powers covers podcast speaker introductions and presentation tips. It ends with a fashion pitch offering color and fabric guidance, asking readers to mail height hip measurements and a self addressed return envelope with 10c to National Newspaper Service in Michigan City Indiana.

National Newspaper Service Michigan City Indiana

Paintings Shown At School Here

An exhibition of 31 California watercolors is on display at the Handley School Gallery through Saturday. Selected at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts request by the California Watercolor Society, the works come from the society’s 28th annual show with nearly 300 members.

California Handley School Katherine Pannill Virginia Museum of Fine Arts California Watercolor Society Virginia Museum Pannis

Hunt Club to Host Bridge and Canasta Party

Blue Ridge Hunt Club plans a Bridge and Canasta event at "Shelby" on November 3 with Graham Dougherty Sr. and Mrs Edward Leakins leading arrangements. Evening includes a private room screening of a Guernsey Cattle Club sound film with prizes and refreshments. Admission 1.25 per person or 5 per table. tickets at the door or from chairwomen.

Weekday Dinner Apple Sauce Recipe

Cooking's Fun offers a simple menu with split pea soup, casserole, salad, bread, applesauce, cookies, and beverage. The apple sauce recipe uses McIntosh apples, water, sugar, and lemon rind, simmered until soft, then mashed but not smooth, serving warm or chilled.

Baptist Group To Hold Meeting At Berryville Church

Berryville will host the Shenandoah Baptist Association Group 2 semi annual meeting starting Friday at 10 30 a m Miss Jessie Green missionary to China will speak during the morning session at the Berryville Baptist Church

Berryville The Shenandoah Baptist Association Berryville Baptist Church Jessie Green China

Modern Etiquette Q and A on table manners

A Q and A from W L Gordon covers dining at table when interrupted, who handles the wedding ring, and proper smoking etiquette in public dining rooms. It advises pausing eating to answer questions, the maid or matron of honor handling the ring, and avoiding placing ashes on a plate by using an ashtray, with a caution about unrefined behavior.

Warren County Chest Drive Surpasses Goal by 4660

FRONT ROYAL The Front Royal Warren County Community Chest topped its 1951 budget of 15500 by 4660.56 after ten days of campaigning. Auditors reported a total of 20160.56 subscribed as of 6 p.m. Saturday.

Front Royal Front Royal-Warren County Community Chest, Inc

Christmas sewing pattern for a baby doll layette set

Ana Adams offers an easy to sew baby doll layette pattern with dress coat bonnet kimono sacque slip and diche in sizes 10 12 14 16 18 20 inches pattern T48-02. Send thirty cents for the pattern and twenty cents for the fall and winter pattern book.

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

Baby Contest Slated At Wardensville School

Wardensville West Virginia hosts a baby contest during the Uncle Ezzy's Hay Loft Jamboree at Wardensville High School. Sponsored by VFW Capon Post 2102 to raise funds for a War Memorial building heating system. Children ages one to six may enter. votes cost a penny.

Wardensville W. Va Wardensville High School VFW and Auxiliary Capon Post 2102

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