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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1941
Page
8
Friday events include a 12 80 p m weekly luncheon of the American Legion at the hotel and an 8 00 p m weekly meeting of the Woodmen of the World at Odd Fellows Hall.
Invitations issued for the marriage of Dora Edmonia Grim to Richard J. Rosenberger of Penns Grove with ceremony set April 12 at Braddock Methodist Church. Also Easter Egg Hunt at the White House invites and Red Cross knitting drive details. Additional items note local ill or traveling residents and social visits.
Q A correct expression to thank for courtesy is Thank you Avoid Thanks and Much obliged Distinguishing genuine hospitality from affected requires discernment There is an emanation from the heart in genuine hospitality There is no description but it is immediately felt Is it correct for the bride and attendants to arrive before the ceremony No they should arrive promptly at the time set for the ceremony
Anne McDonnell Ford reveals she and her husband expect a baby, while visiting a New York nightclub. The couple, connected to the Ford family, are described as relatives of the motor magnate. The story notes the forthcoming arrival at the Ford home.
Yesterday the Winchester and Clarke County Garden Club met at South Stewart Street with Mrs. John Scully Jr presenting a paper on "Annuals" A new member was welcomed, Mrs Walter Lee joins the club.
The Winchester Little Theatre will present its annual spring play on June 27 at Capitol Theatre. Rehearsals start after the Apple Blossom Festival. The new studio on North Cameron Street is being prepared as a combined meeting place and workshop. Mrs. Ethel Jolliffe joins the Board of Directors to finish the year, succeeding Mrs. Virginia Boyd who resigned.
Alice Wright, 40, died in Salisbury hospital from injuries after a fall from the roof of Princess Anne College's old three story administration building. The blaze Monday left eleven others burned or injured in the campus evacuation. Dean H F Cotterman and Dr H C Byrd lead the fire investigation.
The House members who resigned to serve in World War include Royal Johnson of South Dakota Albert Johnson of Washington Augustus P Gardner of Massachusetts Fiorella LaGuardia of New York Carl Hayden of Arizona Tom Connally of Texas Victor Heintz of Ohio and Marvin Jones of Texas.
An essay urges young mothers to balance baby care with self care improving appearance while parenting. It argues wives should remain attractive for their husbands with tips on posture breathing and grooming including hair, complexion, ears, and subtle makeup.
William Canning history instructor denounced her as a Communist as personal spite. Jet ta Alpert a New York City high school teacher faced charges before the Rapp-Coudert committee for suspected subversive activities in city schools.
The Stephens City Glee Club of 32 girls makes its first appearance at Mount Pleasant U B Church on Monday night April 7 at 7 45. The group will sing four numbers with Gladys Irene White performing a solo. Mrs Elsie Hovermale sponsors the club and Rev L C Messick leads the church. Public invitation urged.
Mrs John D Richardson and sister Miss Alice Ferguson return from Winter Park Florida next week to reopen their Clarke County home Fairfield built in 1772 by Warner Washington during Historical Garden Week April 28 to May 2. Guests include William Watkins and Gwynne Harrison ahead of Harrison’s April 19 wedding in Millwood to Sherman Joost Jr. of New York. Rose MacDonald spoke to Manassas Woman's Club on Mrs Robert B Lee biography. Greenhalghs from Toledo New York attend Chevy Chase Horse Show with entered horses.
Mrs. and Mr. Henry Scanlan of Madison Wisconsin hosted a luncheon in honor of Mrs. Lorenzo Lewis at The Barn residence with guests Florence Shepherd Luke Shepherd John Arnold and Martha Ferguson. Mary Dougherty travels from New York to Woodley for the weekend while Mrs. Graham Dougherty returns from Philadelphia. Students Polly Green Laurie Parker and others plan attendance at Hampden Sydney dance hosted by Kappa Sigma with ties to Mary Washington Meredith College.
Early 19th century Virginia mentions Pumpkin Town at the eastern foot of the Blue Ridge, about 21 miles from Leesburg and 16 miles from Winchester. The note references Mrs. Robert A. Brooking and family tied to Old Wickliffe parish, and Col. Harlan Mumma U S A Q through Portland relatives with Cororado California and Honolulu connections.
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