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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1941
Page
8
Weekly meetings include I O O F at Odd Fellows Hall Lions Club at hotel Century Club at Minnie Baker home North Cameron street and Rebekah Association at Odd Fellows Hall with times 8 00 p m 12 30 p m 2 20 p m and 6 00 p m respectively
Dr and Mrs P W Boyd host a tea at Fairmont Avenue home for Rotary Anns and husbands attending the statewide Rotary Club convention in Winchester today and tomorrow. Garden tours and hotel receptions precede a George Washington Hotel banquet and Governor’s Ball ending the event.
Mrs. Anna Dick and Clyde Bailey wed at Christ Reform Church in Hagerstown. After a Pittsburgh trip they plan to reside at Highbarger Apartments. Nearby events include hay ride gatherings in Aldie and receptions for brides and grooms, with attendees from Winchester, Berryville, and surrounding communities.
Modern etiquette answers cover invitations and conversation while local society notes report hospital stays new dean’s list honors and community visits including Ralph Shafer Jr at the University of Virginia and several residents in Martinsburg Gainesboro Front Royal and Warren County events and travels with dates and names.
A woman ignores reading difficulty and buys fashion with new hats and outfits while eye strain risks headaches and vision decline. The piece highlights eye care, the role of opticians, and cautions against home remedies and eye trauma.
Winchester Frederick Chapter of the American Red Cross shipped a second batch of garments since March 15, with 39 layettes and 162 other items totaling 942 garments. Knitted pieces added 144 items, including sweaters, mufflers, shawls, and afghans made by local volunteers and two Girl Scout troops.
The Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival announces pre festival dances at Winchester Country Club. A Wednesday April 30 late night dance will attract out of town guests and local hosts. The Princesses Reception and Friday tea dance will feature V P I Glee Club escorts and Mary Lou Ditto with Jimmy Doman's Band.
The Virginia Garden Tour April 28 to May 3 will feature notable visitors. Grand Duchess of Luxembourg at Oatlands Leesburg and Kenmore Fredericksburg, British Ambassador and Lady Halifax at Mindol Charlottesville, Mrs. Woodrow Wilson at Staunton, Mrs. Lorenzo Lewis at Audley Clarke County, Nellie Custis lineage noted, with Jan Struther Somerset Maugham and diplomats among guests. Official circles include Mrs. Owen Roberts and others in attendance.
New York April 21 The magazine Steel reports government price freezing amid a wage rise unsettles the industry. Leading producers say a $2 a ton general price hike could protect price positions. some integrated producers find the ruling untenable. Merchants note continued anticipatory buying as prices move.
The Star notes Clare Clemens, daughter of Mark Twain, wed pianist and conductor Ossip Gabrilowitsch in 1909. The report reflects censorship practices affecting Europe news transmitted to the United States.
About 1500 children from Winchester and nearby communities watched the Clare Major Children's Theatre production Hans Brinker at Handley High School Auditorium. Sponsored by the Junior and Senior Century Clubs with Handley General Organization cooperation, the performance impressed with striking sets and colorful costumes. A big race scene drew rising excitement and applause, while intermission prize drawings added to the event's appeal. The amount raised for Winchester, England was not announced.
The Star lists press time as 9 P M in London 10 P M in Rome 11 P M in Alexandria indicating regional edition scheduling despite unclear context or complete sentences.
The Little Nemo cartoons by Winsor McCay were first published from 1904 to 1914 and later from 1924 to 1927.
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