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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1948

Page

8

Presbyterian church kindergarten opens fall semester

The Presbyterian church kindergarten begins its fall term at 9 a.m. tomorrow with Mrs J Joe Fray directing and Miss Sara Tanquary as assistant. Part time assistants include Mrs Gilbert Tillotson Mrs R C Evans and Miss Subille Fray.

Presbyterian Church J. Joe Fray Sara Tanquary Gilbert Tillotson R. C. Evans Subille Fray Vid Bowers Jr Paul Haldean ° Jr Duncan Harrison Henry Hortenstine George Go-Raymond Kerlin Jr Eddiey Gary Larson Larry Moe Bobby Rhodes Pobby Rade Charles Smith Ridge Jr Bonnie Lou Anderson Beth Baker Susie Custer Edmonds Mary Evans Nancy Flickinger Brenda Murphy Madaline Nickerson Nancy Pugh Rebecca Ann Kitchen Sue Wilkins Edith Huntsberry

Elizabeth Cole Plans Wedding to James Beverley Third

Elizabeth Dean Cole will marry James Bradshaw Beverley the third at 8 p.m. September 18 at Second Baptist Church in Richmond. Sister Mrs Harold A Trautman of Manhasset will be matron of honor. Helen Rutherford Miller is maid of honor with several bridesmaids and ushers named from Richmond Berryville Winchester and Manhasset.

Elizabeth Dean Cole James Bradshaw Beverley 3d Second Baptist Church Richmond Harry A. Trautman Manhasset Long Island Helen Rutherford Miller Nelia DuPuy Beverley Margaret Erskine Hutcheson Mary Lauriston Hardin Nathan Bushnell 3d Gregory Gray Garland Jr Laura Pomeroy Rockland Maine Beverley John E. Woodward Jr Bradshaw Beverley Byrd Richard Evelyn Byrd Berryville Harry Flood Byrd Jr Howard Allen Winchester

Calendar of events for September evenings

Evening Star notes daylight saving times and lists community meetings and social events from Sept 14 to Sept 16. Activities include church suppers at Loudoun St Presbyterian and George Washington hotel, Rotary, Kiwanis, Elks, Quota program, Garden club outing, Alcoholics Seen, WSCS, and church classes at multiple local sites in Winchester Clarke area.

Loudoun St. Presbyterian Church Rebekah Lodge Women’s Auxiliary the First Baptist Church Kiwanis George Washington Hotel Winchester-Clarke Garden Club Robert Lozier Elks Rotary Chester Luttrell Morningside Drive Exchange Club Board of Control Leon Slavin Boyce Parrish All

Births and Local Family News Highlights

Birth notices report a girl to Mr and Mrs Maurice Perry Rt 1 Kathryn Bly formerly Miss Bly. A girl born to Mr and Mrs Lynwood Brannon Grimes Goldie Frye as former Miss. A boy born Sept 12 to Mr and Mrs Stanley Boyce Rt 3 Audrey Bayliss as former Miss. Mr and Mrs D B Combs return from a weekend in Cumberland Md visiting friends and relatives. Dr and Mrs Baker host Ansel Baker and child as guests. Mrs Earl Clowser returns from Staunton. Mr and Mrs Homer Hall and family relocate to 326 Lafayette Blvd Fredericksburg.

Maurice Perry Rt. 1 Lynwood Brannon Grimes Stanley Boyce

Radio announcers rise since 1940

There are now about 8,000 radio announcers, compared with about 2,600 in 1940. The increase reflects postwar expansion in broadcasting and audience demand for live and recorded programs across networks and local stations.

D. Ww

Winchester BPW hears blood donor clinic talk

Stewart Bell told the Winchester Business and Professional Women's club about local blood donor clinics held every eight weeks. He noted hospital use exceeds 140 pints and urged members to boost participation. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Winslow Porter and Mr. and Mrs. Steve Forgacs.

Winchester T. Steve Forgacs Winslow Porter Steve Forgacs Stewart Bell Mable Sampson Naomi Hatcher Miller Purcellville

Helen Woore Honored At Kitchen Shower

Miss Helen Woore daughter of Mr and Mrs F L Woore of South Washington Street was honored at a kitchen shower Friday night. She is to marry Sept 25 to Mr Charles H Hirth son of Mr and Mrs Charles L Hirth of this city. Hosted by Mrs William A Mackey of Buffalo New York and Mrs Loring Woore of Clearbrook at Mrs Hirths home.

Whitacre-Eliott Mary Virginia Eliott William Griffin Gore Dow Line Whitacre Alger Whitacre R. F. Schmucker Loudoun St Helen Woore F. L. Woore S. Washington St Charles H. Hirth Charles L. Hirth William A. Mackey Buffalo N. Y Loring Woore Clearbrook

Club Notices and Upcoming Meetings This Week

The Little Garden club meets at 3 30 p m Friday with Mrs Philip Glaize at 95 Lee St. guest speaker Mrs Paul Haldeman discusses fillies and a fall flower arrangement in a metal container. Winchester Quotarians host a 6 15 p m Thursday program at the George Washington hotel with Dr L F Havermale as speaker. GAA members urged to sign up for a Sept 16 picnic at 6 30 p m with Mrs Robert Grove by noon tomorrow.

Little Garden Club Philip Glaize Lee St Paul+Haldeman Winchester Quotarians George Washington Hotel L. F. Havermale GAA Robert Grove

Albinism in Animals Explained

Albinism features an absence of pigment in hair skin and eyes. It is rare in nature yet observed across many species. Albinos have milky skin red pupils and pink or blue irises with heightened light sensitivity.

Polly the Crippled Girl Transforms Classroom Democracy

A former Newark teacher recounts how Polly, a crippled girl with twisted limbs, joined Mrs. Rushing’s fourth grade and inspired democracy in action. Students protect the weak, help Polly walk, and improve discipline as the class earns top awards while the teacher declines resignation.

Mrs. Rushing Polly

Funeral Rites for Sgt Everly Carper Held Tomorrow

Sgt Carper rites announced for the late Set Everly Carper. Remains arrived at Jones funeral home this morning. Service set for 2 p m EST tomorrow at the late residence on Airport Rd. Interment Mount Hebron cemetery with American Legion post performing military rites. Pallbearers listed. Remains to be taken to residence this afternoon.

Everly Carper Jones Funeral Home Airport Rd Rev. E. S. Ellmore Mount Hebron Cemetery American Legion Post Kelly Clem Robert Sutton Jonas Chamberlin Virgil Purtlebaugh Daniel Kremer Dallas Fogle

Senator Questions Soaring Postal Jobs Raises

Senator Harry F. Byrd demanded formal justification from Postmaster General Jesse M. Donaldson for the July 1948 post office personnel rise to a record 508,834. He cited increases from January to July and urged explanation amid wider federal wage and military budget growth as defense aides forecast a 1950 military outlay of about 17.5 billion dollars and Air Force expansion.

Washington Harry F. Byrd Virginia Jesse M. Donaldson Post Office Department Byrd Truman James Forrestal Secretary of Defense White House Army Navy Air Force Donaldson Joint Congressional Committee Byrd Committee Executive Branch Armed Services Congress

Government defense outlays rise amid Navy air push and submarine buildup

The bill outlines a budget range from 2.789 to 3.303 billion and notes an Army increase from 542 000 to 837 000, elevating total costs from 6.68 billion this year to 7.882 billion in 1950. It also blames stronger Navy air power and faster submarine construction.

Versatile princess jumper pattern 4866 for teens

Fashion note promotes pattern 4866 for teenage sizes 10 to 16 with a jumper and capelets. Includes yardage figures for size 12 and blouse, easy to sew with illustrated instructions. Offer asks 25 cents for pattern from Winchester Star Pattern Dept and 15 cents for ANNE ADAMS Fall Winter Pattern Book.

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

Local couples visit relatives and move starts in Angers area

Angers Virginia Sept 14 Mr and Mrs Clark Mauzy recently married stopped home from a Canada Niagara Falls honeymoon to greet the groom's parents Mr and Mrs D W Mauzy. The Brannon family from Winchester and Mrs Troy Dick visited Elkins to see Mrs Ethel Barrow. Bettie Heironimus has moved into Tom Luttrell's home near Greenwood School.

Lowel Brannon Gardner Billy and Randall Winchester Troy Dick Elkins Ethel Barrow Bettie Heironimus Tom Luttrell Greenwood School

Community Remembering Local Residents After Accident

Mr. Leon Mauzy spent a night with his parents here. People in the community were sorry to hear of Mr. Elwood Luttrells car accident.

Leon Mauzy Elwood Luttrells

Rites Set for James B. Newlin at Jones Funeral Home

Funeral services for James B. Newlin will be held at Jones Funeral Home at 2 p.m. tomorrow with Dr. T. J. Hawkins officiating. Interment at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers include Robert Ryan Russell Haymaker Theo Baer Howard oe Frank Dick and Howard art.

James B. Newlin Jones Funeral Home T. J. Hawkins Mount Hebron Cemetery Robert Ryan Russell Haymaker Theo Baer Howard

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