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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1949

Page

8

Women’s auxiliary guests to attend Christ Episcopal church meeting

Mrs. Robert T. Barton hosts Miss Sally Dean Mrs. Hunter Sleed and Mrs. W R Taliaffred of Rapidan attend a three day Christ Episcopal church meeting. Dr and Mrs Thomas Gibson host Mrs T Lloyd Jackson from Arlington at the same event. rt Rev F Goodwin Bishop of Virginia and Robert Gibson arrive for registration at the George Washington hotel.

Barton Robert T. Barton S. Washington St Sally Dean Hunter Sleed Richmond W. R. Taliaferro Rapidan Woman's Auxiliary Episcopal Church J. H. Lloyd Providence Forge Christ Episopal Church Gibson Thomas Gibson T. Lloyd Jackson Arlington Christ Episcopal Church F. Goodwin Virginia Noa Robert F. Gibson George Washington Hotel Miss Jones Frances Jones D. C. Loving St. George Episcopal Church Greene County Janice Walton Stanley

Calendar of Events for October 25 Evening Activities

The calendar lists events including Modern Art group with Mrs John Hawse at 434 Fairmont Ave led by Miss Katherine Pannell, AAUW sponsorship. City Planning Board 7 30 p m in the council chamber. Comrade Bible class 8 p m in the large assembly room. Rebekah lodge 8 p m. Moose club at Washington hotel. Jr Century club 3 p m at Blakeley home of Mrs R Justin Funkhouser near Charles Town. Elks club 8 p m. Creative Dance at 217 S Loudoun St hosted by Mrs Irvan T O Connell and cancelled leadership. Rotary club 1 p m at George Washington hotel. Presbyterian Men of the Church area 6 30 p m at the church.

Modern Art Group John Hawse Fairmont Ave Katherine Pannell AAUW City Planning Board Rebekah Lodge Moose Club Rotary Club George Ashington Hotel Presbyterian Men of the

Miss Mathews Hosts Bank Women Gathering

Miss Elsie Mathews was hostess at a Saturday buffet for the Group of the Association Bank Women. Guests elected officers and attendees included Mrs. Margaret S. McClure auditor Jane City of Washington Frances B. Poole assistant Saamey McLachlen Banking Corp in Washington Mrs. Nell C. Saylor personal loan officer Burke Herbert Bank Co in Alexandria Mrs Iain the Ashford assistant cashier Liberty National Bank in Washington Miss Winifred Burwell assistant trust officer Nations Metropolitan Bank of Washington Miss Mary L. Chadwick assistant trust officer The Washington Loan & Trust Co Miss Eleanor L Dankmeyer secretary Security Savings & Commercial Bank Miss Florence T. Kelly auditor Melechien Banking Corp in Washington Miss Lois A. White assistant cashier Hamilton National Bank in Washington Miss Alice H. Whitton secretary Whitton Schreiner Inc in Alexandria and Mrs Sadie Hamrick assistant cashier Commercial & Savings Bank in Winchester.

Elsie Mathews Association Bank Margaret S. McClure Jane City Washington Frances B. Poole Saamey McLachlen Banking Corp Nell C. Saylor Burke & Herbert Bank & Co Alexandria Iain the Ashford Liberty National Bank Winifred Burwell the Nations Metropolitan Bank Washing Mary L. Chadwick Washington Loan & Trust Co Eleanor L. Dankmeyer Security Savings & Commercial Bank Florence T. Kelly Melechien Banking Corp Lois A. White Hamilton National Bank Alice H. Whitton Whitton & Schreiner Inc Sadie Hamrick Commercial & Savings Bank Winchester

Smiths and guests visit Arlington for auxiliary meeting

Mr and Mrs Cassell Kercheval and son Keith of Arlington spent the weekend with Mrs Kercheval's relatives Mr and Mrs Lee Brown. Mrs Lesbia Alexander Oak View Mrs C B Baker Richmond and Mrs W W Claggett will arrive tomorrow to visit Mr and Mrs Irvan T O'Connell at their home on 85 Loudoun Street to attend the Christ Episcopal Church women's auxiliary meeting.

Paynes George Carter Bruce Gunnell Alexandria Capt Abney Payne Christ Episcopal Church Cassell Kercheval Keith Arlington Lesbia Alexander Oak View C. B. Baker Richmond W. W. Claggett Irvan T. O’connell Loudoun St Horace McInturff Washington Rolland McInturff S. Laudour St Pierce John A. Hancock Church Periodical Club E. G. Higginbotham Noble C. Pierce Sr S. Stewart Sr Wisecarver Lee Brown N. Loudoun St Laura Wisecarver Larry Brown Ramon Penn Gregory Kathy Jonas Chamberlin Jock Jennie McFarland Maggie Light E. T. Clark Emory Larrick Leonard Levi Jenny Lynn Berryville Jack William Brown Lutherville

Community Notices and Visits Highlight Winchester Social Scene

A roundup of social events in Winchester lists Mrs. Stimpson honoring her daughter in law Mrs. Harry F. Stimpson of Dedham Mass, visits from Byrd and Hyde families, a Caribbean cruise by Miss Jane Bickers, and weekend guests including the McInturffs and Browns. Hospital stays include Mrs. Jessie B. Manuel and patient Mrs. Kenneth Rush returning home. Community groups meet Bible class and upcoming visits from Richmond officials accompany funeral and birth announcements.

Thomas B the Cliff Ormally Harry F. Stimpson Dedham, Mass Winchester Harry F. Byrd Jr Lewis Hyde Jr Joseph Massie Jr F L. Largent Jr Rush Kenneth Rush Winchester Hospital

Miss Robert Conrad appoints zone leaders for Chest Campaign

Miss Robert Y Conrad was named head of the women's division of the Community Chest campaign with seven zones created. Generals named include Grace Bosserman Zone 1 and Mrs Charles Anderson Zone 2, among others. The group plans house to house canvassing and outreach to small businesses, kicking off November 14 with a final report November 23.

Robert Conrad Theone Robert Y. Conrad F. L Largent Miss Conrad Grace Bosserman Charles Anderson Conrad

Births Oct 24 in Berryville Front Royal and White Post

Birth notices list a boy for Mr. and Mrs. Mereare Goode of Berryville with Gaile Be the former bio Meare Edwards, a girl for Mr. and Mrs Grayson Elsea of Front Royal with Elizabeth Anderson as the former Miss, a girl for Mr. and Mrs. John Wisc arver of White Post with Mildred Ambrose as the former Miss, and a girl for Mr. and Mrs. Earl Faircloth at 632 Woodland Ave with Reba Scriggins as the former Miss.

Mereare Goode Berryville Gaile Meare Edwards Grayson Elsea Front Royal Elsea Elizabeth Anderson John Wisecarver White Post Wisecarver Mildred Ambrose Earl Faircloth Woodland Ave Faircloth Reba Scriggins

Mirrors Cut Accidents By Using Full Length Mirrors

Frederick S. Kent of the Public Health Service reports at the American Association meeting that full length mirrors on stairs slowed women workers during quitting time. Accidents dropped materially as workers paused to look. Also noted, the fur seal question explains government control of Pribilof skins with Canada taking about 20 percent of the 1949 take and 80 percent of world fur seals breeding there.

New York Fredericks. Kent Public Health Service The American Assn Kent Pribilof Islands United States W. O Pribilofs Alaska

Amateur vocal contest at Palace theater crowns Earl Colvin winner

Earl Colvin of Northwestern Gr was the weekly amateur show winner at the Palace theater singing Take Me Out to the Ball Game. Becky Greene placed third. A Halloween costume prize is planned for Saturday. Several other performers failed to win money in last week’s round.

Earl Colvin Northwestern Gr Palace Theater Lyne Berryville Ave Becky Greene W. Clifford St Louis Bachrach Nancy Bursey W. Hart Melinda Dotson E. James Virginia Lillis Betty Ann Lewis S. Braddock Elda May Boyce E. Lane Nancy Lee Boyce Highland Bennie Baker Berryville Audry Williams National Ave Rita Grim Loudoun Betty Welsh Loudoun St Cora Lee Bryan Hilda Barr Mary Louise McDaniel W. Cork Mary Brown Haddox Row Loma Rose Hann Barbara Hockensmith North St Marie Martin Woodland Ave Phyllis Fansler Gladdie Mason Kent St Bettie Baker S. Kent Margie Maurice Smallwood E. North St Evelyn Holmes E. North

Gore News Highlights Social Visits And Local Notes

Gore Oklahoma area reports shows Mr and Mrs Clifton Garvin of Washington visiting Mr and Mrs Robert Muse. Margene Sirbaugh returns to school after a tonsillectomy. Miss Dye Muse recovering from flu. Mrs Lena Pugh hosts Baptist church group. Azzie Larrick visits Lehew. W Vi Mer and Charles Parrish drive a new Studebaker. Timber Ridge Ladies Aid hosted by Rev Roy Coulter. George Webster of Washington called in Gore. Viola Whitacre visits daughter in law Wingfield. Janie Johnson travels to Winchester to see nephew Raymond Arnold. Harry Oates brings Elizabeth Dale home from hospital incubator stay. PTA meeting draws strong attendance with second grade program. Mrs Jones teaches the class. Rev Walker and wife visit for Baptist church services. Evelyn Omps and Donny spend time with mother on Highland Ave.

Roy Coulter Timber Ridge George Webster Washington Gore Viola Whitacre Roy Wingfield Janie Johnson Winchester Raymond Arnold Harry Oates Elizabeth Dale

Wild Geese Heard Heading for South

Donald W. Patton of 1601 S. Loudoun St reported last night that wild geese flew over the city. He heard them honking as they circled above about midnight and estimated the sound lasted five minutes. Residents in Harpers Ferry recently reported flocks heading south.

Donald W. Patton S. Loudoun St Patton Harpers Ferry

Modern Etiquette Qs Answered By Roberta Lee

The guidance covers engagement announcements calling etiquette for brides and grooms families, gifting at christenings, and proper table napkin placement when leaving to dance. It emphasizes the groomed social duties and clear manners for formal meals.

Roberta Lee

Lesson In English by W. L. Gordon

English lesson notes cover pronunciation of Debenture and common misspellings. It explains fomentation as applying warm substances such as wet cloths and includes a word study on using a word three times to claim it.

W. L. Gordon

Two Piece Pattern 4553 By Anne Adams For Fall Wardrobe

Advertises pattern 4553 by Anne Adams for a two piece outfit with slim skirt and collared top with button trim. Size options include 34 through 50. size 36 uses 3 yards of 54 inch fabric. Pattern includes illustrated instructions and a fall winter book offer with hat pattern and fashion tips. Send twenty five cents to pattern department in New York. catalog available for fifteen more cents.

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

Oldest church in U S territory Iglesia Porta Coeli San Juan

The oldest church on United States territory is Iglesia Porta Coeli in San Juan Puerto Rico dating to 1511. San Juan also holds the oldest habitable building Casa Blanca built in 1523 for Ponce de Leon's son Luis.

United States Territory United States Iglesia Porta Coeli San Juan Puerto Rico Ponce de Leon Luis

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