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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1941
Page
8
Weekly meeting of Rebekah Associated members set for Tuesday at 8 00 p m. Wednesday schedules a Kiwanis Club luncheon at noon. Event details incomplete.
Lyn and Bo Wheeler entertained at a Friday night dance at their Berryville home with guests from Berryville Purcellville Winchester Charles Town and nearby towns. Attendees included Josephine Lancaster Wanda Walton and others while Helen Knight and Mervel Jimmy McCormick were noted for recoveries and promotions.
Guests should linger an hour and a half to two hours after dining to avoid “eat and run.” A secretary should assist by picking up dropped papers and even offer water if requested. Refreshments at social events vary from punch and cakes to a full buffet served by the hostess.
Miss Mildred Hackley and her guest Miss Louise Moore spent time in Washington and at Sweet Briar College with family. Baltimore visitors Kenneth Riley and Kenneth Larkins stayed with Mrs. Laura V. Ashley on Highland Avenue. Other locals hosted or visiting for Easter holidays include Miss Gordette Schenck and William Schenck at parental homes, plus the Tavenner family from Washington.
Advice for choosing comfortable spring footwear stresses proper fit and foot care. Tips include soaking with baking soda, massaging with mineral oil, using foot powder, and changing shoes twice daily, plus tips on heel snugness and stocking size.
Grace Lutheran Church will meet tomorrow at 3 PM in the Men’s Bible Room. Department secretaries are asked to attend as a report is prepared for the spring conference in Quicksburg Virginia in May.
Christ Episcopal Church announces a change from tomorrow to tonight for the choir rehearsal at 7 30. The re hearsal is held at the church, not tomorrow as previously planned.
Mr and Mrs Walter Lee of Rosney entertain at a dinner in Millwood Virginia with guests including Mrs William Donovan Mr and Mrs David Donovan and other local residents. Upcoming events include a silk shower for Gwynne Harrison in Strasburg in honor of her April 19 wedding to Sherman Joost Jr.
The Pleasant Valley Church Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Louise Dix home with Mrs. Bessie Hancher leading on the theme The Power of Resurrected Life. Plans were made for a chicken dinner at Mrs. Pauline Louis on April 17 and refreshments were served. Members listed include Mrs. Leslie Shirley and others. visitors Mrs. Richard Duvall and her children.
The Rev and Mrs E O Graham formerly of Stephens City now of Jewett Ohio announce the marriage of their daughter Ester to Mr Harold Lucas of Jewett. The ceremony occurred September 17 1940 in Wellsburg West Virginia. They will reside at East High street Jewett Ohio after April 15.
The marriage of Miss Louise O. Smith daughter of Mr. and Mrs Thomas L Smith of 213 Parkway to Mr Edward P Bailey will take place Saturday afternoon April 12 at 2 oclock in Forest Park Presbyterian Church Baltimore Md Maid of honor will be Miss Jean Smith Best man will be Mr Cornelius Bailey Ushers are Howard Mallalieu and William Stepp A reception will follow at the home of the bride's sister Mrs E Russell Rouzer Jr
The toast proclaims love for England and a hope that the country may regain dignity, greatness, and peace in the future. It reflects a reverent, hopeful mood as the nation endures challenging times.
Howard Wood III and Mrs Karl Boy Ed with Miss Vadia Boy Ed returned to Calander after time in New York. Mrs Edward Jenkins of Red Gate visits Cocoa Florida. Sue Bolling of Charlottesville and Mr Williams guest at Annefield with Mary Dougherty Sue Meston and others. William Bell Watkins and Mrs Watkins host at Annefield after Kansas City cattle show. Alexis Sommaripa and Tom Byrd host Kentmere supper guests.
Berryville Virginia April 8 Mrs Samuel Chew Williams Jr has issued invitations for the marriage of her daughter Anne Cabell to the Rev Ernest Herbert Williams to take place Wednesday afternoon April thirtieth at four thirty at Grace Episcopal Church Berryville Miss Williams and her bridal party will be entertained at a buffet luncheon before the wedding by Mrs John A Chew at Ellwood near Berryville The piece also details local society events including a Berryville Chamber of Commerce luncheon with Hon E Blackburn Moore as speaker and notes on social guests and preparations in the area.
Miss Llewellyn of Western College Oxford left yesterday with her mother for Washington then flew to Oxford. Mrs Anna K Cummins returned from Baltimore and hosts include Mr and Mrs St James of Pittsburgh with their daughter. Mrs H B Whiting visits Washington and will lunch with Rev Howard Harper and Rev Ernest H Williams as host rector.
Mrs. William Travers Lewis came back from Washington after visiting sister-in-law Mrs. Charles F. McGuire. She plans to attend her nephew Charles F. McGuire Jr’s wedding to Miss Mary Elizabeth Nelson in Huntington West Virginia on Saturday April 26.
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