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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1941

Page

8

Local Club Meetings Scheduled This Week

Monday 7 30 p m American Legion Auxiliary meets at Claude Grim’s home. 8 p m I O O F weekly session at their hall. Tuesday noon Lions Club luncheon at the 3 30 p m Junior Auxiliary of Hospital meets at Nurses Home. 8 p m Rebekah Association weekly meeting at Odd Fellows hall.

American Legion Auxiliary Claude Grim Lion's Club Hospital Nurses Home Rebekah Association Odd Fellows

Visits Old Home After Many Years Absence

Mr. and Mrs. Morris Rehill of Lane California visited Winchester last week staying with brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Oscar Swanson then traveled to Philadelphia to see relatives. Rehill, who left Winchester 32 years ago, later worked in San Francisco before returning to visit old friends and scenes. In Richmond, Mr. W H Palmer Leigh and Mrs Leigh announce the engagement of their daughter Lelia to Richmond Moore Jr. of Richmond. The couple plans a summer wedding. Miss Leigh is active in local clubs and graduated from Colligate School and Garrison Forest.

Morris Rehill Lane Calif Osmar Swanson South Loudoun Street Philadelphia Winester Rehill Winchester United States Army San Francisco W. H. Palmer Leigh Richmond Lelia Palmer Richmond Moore, Jr Franklin Street Leigh Colligate Garrison Forest School Maryland Moore James Stanesilaus Macgregor Richmond Moore Margaret Byrd Mrs. Palmer Leigh

Births and Weddings Noted in Local Society Roundup

Mr and Mrs Crompton Smith of Middleburg welcome a daughter born yesterday at Memorial Hospital. Frances Carpenter, daughter of Mr and Mrs J L Carpenter Opequon, married Wilber T Jones of Washington DC yesterday at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church with Rev Dr Peter Marshall officiating. The bride, a Handley High School graduate, will reside in Washington. An informal gathering is planned in honor of Gwynn Harrison before her April 19 wedding to Sherman Joost Jr of New York.

Frances Carpenter Washington J. L. Carpenter Opequon Frances ‘Jessie Wilber T. Jones Washington, D. C New York Presbyterian Church Inashington Peter Marshall Handley High School Fionor Gwynn Harrison Hugh M. Nelson Prescott Huidekoper Gwynn Harrison Sherman Joost, Jr

Engagement of J. E. Mitchell's Daughter to Edward J. Kerfoot

Mr and Mrs J E Mitchell of Hagerstown announce the engagement of their daughter to Edward J Kerfoot son of Mrs Margaret M Kerfoot of Front Royal. The item also lists numerous local social notices and hospital updates from Winchester area.

J. E. Mitchell Hagerstown, Md Edward J. Kerfoot Margaret M. Kerfoot Front Royal

Modern Etiquette Qs and Society Notes

A column answering etiquette questions says a bride and groom may see each other before the ceremony. The hostess typically receives guests, sometimes with the host or guest of honor. The piece also lists social updates about local residents, hospital notices, invitations, and visitors from Washington, Richmond, and Baltimore.

Turner Ashby Chapter to Meet Thursday Afternoon

The Turner Ashby Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy will meet Thursday at 3 o'clock at 710 South Braddock Street, the home of Mrs. Clarence Hardy. All members are urged to attend the gathering.

Turner Ashby The United Daughter of the Confederacy Clarence Hardy South Braddock Street

Beauty High in Old Days

Modern beauty culture offers affordable perms, cosmetics, and cosmetic procedures. The piece contrasts past costly vanity with today’s bargains on permanent waves facials nails and hair treatments, noting advances from dyeing to plastic surgery and facial rejuvenation.

Christian Service Women Meet Tomorrow Night

The Braddock Street Church Woman's Society of Christian Service will meet Tuesday at 7 45 in the church Woman's Assembly Room Circle 6 led by Mrs Kathryn Whetzel will present the worship program Scripture will be read by Mrs C Howard Lamp the meditation by Mrs Gladys Rush and a poem read by Mrs L L Shutts Miss Mary Pearson a District Nurse will discuss community health work All women of the church and others are invited.

Woman's Society of Christian Service Braddock Street Kathryn Whetzel C. Howard Lamp Gladys Rush L. L. Shutts Mary Pearson

Holy Week Services and Auxiliary Meeting Tonight

The Rev Dr S L Flickinger announces a Holy Week service at Centenary Reformed Church at 7 45 tonight. The American Legion Auxiliary of Robert Conrad Post No 21 meets at 7 30 tonight at Mrs Claude Grim’s home to finalize plans for the district gathering on April 22. The Century Club will not meet tomorrow afternoon due to Holy Week observances.

Winchester Memorial Hospital West Clifford Street Centenary Reformed Church S. L. Flickinger American Legion Auxiliary Robert Conrad Claude Grim Century Club

Mary Dougherty Engaged To Howard Wood III

Mary Dougherty announces engagement to Howard Wood III son of Mr and Mrs Howard Wood Jr of Consthohock Pa The couple's families hosted a tea at Woodley in Berryville Va Miss Dougherty a Warrenton Country School graduate studies writing in New York Mr Wood a Harvard law student due to graduate in June Wedding date to be announced later

Berryville Clarke County Graham Dougherty Mary Welsh Howard Wood, III Howard Wood, Jr Consthohocken, Pa Dougherty New York Mr. Wood Harvard University

Bowling tale and empty tomb at Capitol scene

In Indianapolis Judge MecNells hears Rita Jones charged with speeding 40 mph and asks about her bowling high score of 266. Also a note explains that Congress approved a Washington Capitol tomb for George and Martha Washington, but the space remains vacant aside from a catafalque.

Indianapolis John L. MecNells Rita Jones United States Capitol George Martha Washington Congress Capitol Lincoln

Lack of Appreciation Cited After Small Attendance At Concert

A Winchester concert at Market Street Odist Church drew a small audience despite a strong program by guest organist J Norris Hering from Baltimore. The feature Bach and Wolstenholme pieces showcased the Ebert Memorial Organ, with critics urging greater local support to sustain future cultural concerts.

Market Street Odist Ebert Memorial J. Norris Hering Hering Baltimore Alexandre Guilmant Lord Jesus J. S. Bach William Wolstenholme Mr. Hi J. Baptiste Cal Charles Ebert Moser Organ Company Hagerstown Winchester

Women Fined for Fishing Without a License in Shenandoah

Two Winchester residents Mrs Gladys Snider and Mrs Robert Palmer were fined 14 75 each including costs by Trial Justice Loring Rackley for fishing without a license in the Shenandoah River above Berry's Ferry. Testimony showed confusion over hook and line regulations as Game Warden Levi pursued the case. Alexander Pantages won the Agua Caliente Cup in 1930.

Berryville Winchester Gladys Snider Robert Palmer Shenandoah River Berry’s Ferry Loring Rackley C. T. Levi

Card of Thanks for Cora Alice Hahn

We thank friends and neighbors for kindness during the illness and death of our mother Cora Alice Hahn and for use of cars. Her Children.

Cora Alice Hahn

License Yield Hits $37,165 In Local Permit Drive

Local official Andrew Bell reports 2,862 licenses issued with revenue of $37,165.90 as the deadline approaches on Tuesday April 15. Vehicle tallies include 2,383 passenger cars 20 trucks 19 trailers and 45 motorcycles among others.

Andrew Bell Bell

Three Winchester Woodmen head to Roanoke for Head Camp

Three Winchester members of the Woodmen of the World, L Irvin Carper Dorsey Holtle and Stanley O Mason, depart for Roanoke to represent Winchester and Frederick counties at the biennial Head Camp convention. Alternates are Thomas C Clark W E Newlin and C E Sibert. The convention includes reports from national officers a mass initiation and officer elections. Hickory Camp enrolled 46 new members in 1940.

Winchester Woodmen of the World Roanoke Society Inchester Frederick L. Irvin Carper Dorsey Holtle Stanley O. Mason Hickory Camp No Thomas C. Clark W. E. Newlin C. E. Sibert Ci Junction Hickory Camp

Versatile Barbara Bell Pattern No 1368 B for Misses

Fashion pattern description for Barbara Bell Pattern No. 1368 B offering a belted dress with sash back and high cut princess waistline in multiple fabrics. Sizes 12 to 20 with busts 30 to 38, yardage details for size 14 provided, plus a Spring Fashion Book promotion and ordering info.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lelia P. Leigh Crompton Smiths Norks Brooks’ Pharmacy Ham the Food Center N. Loudoun St Gail Mitchell Business College Winchester Business College George Washington Dennis A. Weaver Pennsylvania State College Dale Carnegie Institute C. F. Prickett Helen Abshire Memorial Hospital James Thorp Stephenson Stanley Grove Kernstown George Smith New York City H. B. McCormine Betty Pierce Women’s College of the University of North Carolina Mrs Noble Pierce Philip Porterfield Charles Town W. Va John's Hopkins Hospital Dorothy Moore E. Blackburn Moore Sweet Briar College Shirley Carter Williams Philip Williams Shirley School Bryn Mawr William Bleck Prank Hack Justin Funkhouser South Middle West Mr. Funkhouser Roy Ayden Charles Beck Blowing Rock N. C Beck Dr. MacClelan Fellows W.nelson Page Alexandria Dr. Fellows Shanghai China Evy Tucker Shields Miller Brothers E. Piccadilly St Jacqueline Womack J. Gray Beverley E. E. Harbaugh John M. Steck, Sr Fairmont Avenue John Larrick Edgar Larrick High View Mt. Alto Hospital Frank B. Crawford North Washington Street Co. D. Gilkerson Mary Jenkins Here Lee Carper Sharp Street Winchester Little Theatre North Cameron Street Ryland Conner Grace Lee Pullman of Washton, D. C George Inskip Wilbur Inskip Baltimore, Md Howard K. James Dr. James H. L. James Jane Stuart Bickers Frances Bickers C. Arthur Robinson South Stewart Street Hollywood Fla Havana Cuba Alan Richardson Mrs. Richardson Lewis Hyde Ladies Stephens City Hose Stephens City Hose Company Edna Polhamus Huntsberry Helen Follett Alice Faye Christian Service Jr. Euterpian Thelma Bobby Edwards Elizabeth Halvosa Valley Avenue Legion Auxiliary Mary Dougherty Underwood Loudoun St Market Street By Coolie Verner Alexander Pantages Haldeman’s N. Loudoun Uni Ember Federal Deposit Insurance Corpor Cinerarias Gardenias C. B. Smalts & Son National Ave Barbara Bell Fashion Winchester Evening Star New York, N. Y Nanny
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