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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1946
Page
8
Social notes announce Mrs Robert Y Conrad will entertain at a small tea from four to six tomorrow afternoon at her South Washington Street home in honor of Mrs Alexander and of Baltimore and Huntly.
Master Thomas Bentley Kern and Master Ridgely White Jr celebrate their third and fourth birthdays at a party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Harry R. Kern Jr and Mr. and Mrs. C. Ridgely White on West Leicester Street. Guests include Tackie Scully Sally Bruce Scully Mary G Scully Robbin Arthur Anne Largent and many others.
Dr and Mrs George Earle Owen of Buenos Aires announce the birth of daughter Ann Franklin Owen on August 30. Mrs Owen is formerly Miss Margaret Richards, daughter of Mr and Mrs Boyd Richards of this city now in Miami. Mr and Mrs Isaac Hodgson of Middletown announce a daughter born yesterday in Winchester Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs Clarence Foreman of 406 South Loudoun announce a daughter born Tuesday in Memorial Hospital. Mrs Foreman is former Miss Edna Courtney. Mr and Mrs Roy Newlin of 12 West Gerrard announce a daughter born Tuesday afternoon in Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Bertha Hawkins of Winchester announces the marriage of her daughter Edna to Marvin E. Combs. The ceremony was by Rev. B. W. Johnson at Gainesboro parsonage on Friday September 20 at 6 o'clock. Edna wore a blue dress with black accessories. They will reside with Edna’s mother near Old Bethel. Also, Miss Bernice Marie Edens and Mr. Robert Earl Elliott were married in Winchester by Rev. S. J. Goode on September 21.
Mr and Mrs Robert Bryson of Winchester Route 1 A hosted guests for several days. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Herbert Bryson and son from Detroit and Miss Nancy Bond who will study at the University of Pennsylvania. Lieut and Mrs John Anderson, returning from Seattle, stay with the Bonds and will move to Charlottesville for law school. The Western Catholic Council Women meet September 29 in Winchester with Miss E B Lynch as speaker on vocation promotion. Clarke County Home Demonstration plans meet September 27 in Berryville. Mrs Beulah Strode of Stephens City visits Mrs Henry W McVicar. weekend guests include her grandchildren Mr and Mrs Wilbur Beck of Columbus, Ohio.
Ralph B. Snapp Jr. son of Dr and Mrs Ralph B Snapp of Fairmont avenue departs for Pittsburgh to reenter the sophomore class in aeronautical engineering at Carnegie Tech after two years Navy service.
The Women's Civic League hosts a sale at the Northern Virginia Power Company showroom on North Loudoun Street starting at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning. Items include home made salads soups rolls cakes pies canned fruits vegetables chickens eggs flowers and staple goods with proceeds supporting community projects.
Leon A Warren aged 60 died at his Sheridan residence. Born in Michigan he served in the U S Army and was a Mason. Survived by wife Leta Rogers and two sons William and Ray. Funeral at Jones Funeral Home Saturday 4 p m with Masonic graveside rites Mount Hebron Cemetery. Remains arrive Martinsburg Friday 2 15 p m and are moved to the funeral home.
Mr and Mrs Harold Convert hosted a pink and white decorated birthday gathering on South Kent street for Mrs Carpenter's uncle John Carpenter of Miami Florida. Guests included Dewey Carpenter Bruce Wilson Linda Penwell Mary Lou Gwynnith Convert Virgil Purtlebaugh Harry Hickerson and sons Billy Jimmy Elwood Crismore and other relatives and friends.
The column answers etiquette questions about thanking both spouses for gifts, writing letters to the wife with a note for her husband, and proper envelope sizes. It notes twenty inches as minimum and twenty four inches as better, and cautions against using very small envelopes as poor taste and prone to mail loss.
Emerson and Abby drive to the Duncan estate, weighing marriage for escape from Norman Wallace’s control and the Barstow money past. Abby probes Duncan and Barry Lambert as possible anchors while contending with Emerson’s art world ambitions and risked affection.
Abby Wallace faces opposition from her domineering father Norman Wallace who controls her social life. He insists Craig Emerson accompany her to a swimming party at Madge Duncan’s home despite Abby’s desire to attend. The family wealth and art collection frame the social tension in Fairton.
Richmond detective chief reports Louise Zimberg a 40 year old East End resident found with knife wounds. Police seek Wilbur Hillard 17 year old African American for alleged rape felonious assault attempt to kill and burglary. Woman treated and hospital condition undetermined as bicycle tied to suspect is recovered.
Buckingham is described as England's largest house with more than 2000 principal rooms. It includes 70 offices for secretaries and clerks and a full floor of storerooms. Reported corridors reportedly cover twelve miles of carpet.
Governor William M. Tuck pledged wholehearted support for the USO to continue providing recreation for military personnel. He urged Virginians to aid the effort, noting thousands of Virginians remain in the armed forces and the need for morale boosting facilities even after hostilities end.
Present and past rainfall data show 24 hours ending 7 a m 0.16 in and September to date 1.98 in with 33 year average 36.49 in. Monthly averages from 1913 to 1945 list January 2.49 February 1.97 March 2.97 April 3.14 May 3.63 June 3.85 July 3.82 August 3.76 September 2.58 October 3.37 November 2.45 December 2.46 Courtesy Winchester Research Laboratory. Growth fastest in the first year of life per J E K Q.
A short guide on proper English usage and pronunciation. It highlights avoiding awkward phrasing and practicing daily word learning. The featured word invincible is defined as unconquerable, with a proverb about “invincible couple” and skill assurance.
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