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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1941

Page

8

Social and Personal Notes of Winchester and Nearby

Weekly Elk's Club meeting at 8:00 p m and Rotary gathering at Golf Club. Guests include Miss Louise Ritter of Alexandria and extended family travels to Los Angeles for three to four weeks. Local moves and visits involve the Hannums Hagerstown Keller family and others with Navy promotions noted for Kenneth Riley and G L Cobb.

Golf Club Rotary Club Clay Manuel Ruby Funk John Seal Los Angeles Calif Kenneth Riley U. S. Navy G. L. Cobb Norfolk Laura B. Ashley Navy Winchester Riley John H. Riley Baltimore

Scully-White Wedding Set for Five This Afternoon

The Presbyterian Church hosts the wedding of Miss Eleanor Gillespie Scully and Mr. Charles Ridgley White with Rev. Rodney Thaine Taylor officiating. Attendants include sister Mary Negley Scully as maid of honor and Miss Jane Hastings Taylor as flower girl. reception planned at the bride’s home.

Presbyterian Church Eleanor Gillespie Scully John Sullivan Scully, Jr Charles Ridgley White Frank Newcomer Hack Charles Bideele White Baltimore Rodney Thaine Taylor Sewickley Ronald Wilson Miss Scully Mary Negley Scully Jane P Hastings Taylor Miss Taylor Mr. White Robert Bastion Atlantic City N. J John Sullivan Scully Thomas Gillespie Scully J. Victor Arthur Harry Rogers Kern, Jr Philip Glaize Elizabeth Randolph Turner Daniel Townsend Cox Grace Episcopal Church the Plains Turner Hill Beverley Wellford Polly Knox Robert Randolph Turner, Jr Richmond Frances Buckler Cox Lawrence S. I Laura Stone Walton Lexington Edith Buckler Mae Frances Lewis George Hart Columbia S. C Montrose Decca Gilmer Charlottesville Scully-White Louise Moore Mary Scully

Smiths Welcome Daughter Born At Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs Paul Smith of this city are receiving congratulations on the birth of a daughter born in Memorial Hospital last night.

Mauck Thomas Mauck S Middletown Memorial Hospital Paul Smith

Adamses of Paris Welcome Daughter at Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs Harold Adams of Paris Virginia are congratulated on the birth of a daughter at Memorial Hospital today.

Harold Adams Paris, Va Memorial Hospital

Honor Mrs. Cochran On Birthday With Family Dinner

A birthday gathering honored Mrs. William Cochran at home with many relatives and friends present for dinner. Attendees included Elmer Hodges William Brown Carl Cather Earl Parks Wayne Omps Pearl Brown Sharon Omps and others. Visitors from Baltimore West Virginia and Virginia shared in the occasion.

William Cochran Elmer Hodges William Brown Carl Cather Earl Parks Wayne Omps Pearl Brown Sharon Omps Johhnie Brown West Piston Ruby Lafollette Olevia Hartman

Mt Olive Sunday School Hosts Weiner Roast

The Mt Olive Sunday School will hold a weiner roast at the home of Mr and Mrs Ollie Clowser on Saturday evening August 23 at 7 30. All members and their friends are cordially invited.

Mt. Olive Ollie Clowser

Florence Nightingale Sun Day School Elects Officers

The Florence Nightingale Sun Day School Class of United Brethren Church met at Mrs Edwin Ritter's East Piccadilly home last night and elected officers for the coming year. President Lillian Hodgson, vice president Louise Ensogna, secretary Winifred Wilson, assistant secretary Elizabeth Linkous, treasurer Doris Boyce, assistant treasurer Clara Clark. After business, games. Next meeting at Miss Ruth Parker's home with Miss Clara Crak leading devotionals.

Florence Nightingale United Brethren Church Edwin Ritter East Piccadilly Street Lillian Hodgson Louise Ensogna Winifred Wilson Elizabeth Linkous Doris Boyce Clara Clark Ruth Parker Clara Clrak

Comrade Class Reception Friday At Braddock Street Church

The Comrade Bible Class of Braddock Street Methodist Church will meet Friday at 8 o'clock p m in the Class Assembly Room for a reception of new members from the past year and an engaging program. All class members urged to attend. The separate notices include a WCTU meeting and a Bridge Club resumption.

Comrade Bible Braddock Street Methodist Church

Anderson and Garvin Family Reunion in Trone Virginia

The Anderson and Garvin families plan their annual reunion at Hook's Haven near Capon Bridge West Virginia on Sunday August 24 with an all day program and basket lunches. The day also includes a morning preaching service at 11 o'clock followed by communion. Also noted are visits among local relatives and several family members visiting and staying with relatives in Trone and Winchester during the week along with other social visits.

Trone Anderson and Garvin Hook's Haven Capon Bridge W. Va Beverley LaFollette Ruby Lafollette Winchesor

Techniques to enlarge the bust through breathing and massage

A dated health column advises subtly expanding the chest for a fuller bust. It prescribes deep breathing, abdominal engagement, gentle massage with lotion, followed by arm swings, morning cold-water sponges, and five minutes of deep breathing daily to tone the chest and waist.

Berryville Social Events Highlight Summer Visits and Weddings

Berryville social pages note guests at Rosemont Circle for Miss Barnett’s wedding with Robert Mesmer of Grosse Pointe Michigan in attendance. Marjorie Kerfoot returns to Harrisonburg from Berryville, and Randolph Everett Dozier and newlywed wife visit their families. Other visitors include Mrs Trevor Johns of Washington and relatives John Rhoades and John Rhoades Jr. of Kentucky.

Berryville Edward P. Berlin Rosemont Circle Robert Mesmer Grosse Point Mich Marjorie Kerfoot Harrisonburg John Kerfoot Trevor Johns Washington Emily Powers Miss Powers John Rhoades John Rhoades Jr Middlesboro Robert H. Thomas Robert Thomas, Jr Bellefont, Pa Thomas Will.Hardesty

Mr and Mrs Arnold Woodrich Visit Flossmoor Guests

Mr and Mrs Arnold Woodrich of Flossmoor Illinois arrived Sunday to visit Mrs Thomas E Gold. Miss Frances Davis of Rich

Arnold Woodrich Flossmoor, Ill Thomas E. Gold Frances Davis Rich

Social swirl as guests besøitberryville and beyond

Visitors populate Berryville and nearby towns for horse show week with guests from Philadelphia Washington D C Pittsburgh Youngstown and North Carolina. Local residents host relatives and friends including families Wynkoop Rutherford Foley Thomas and Wisecarver during the extended social season.

May Rutherford Ray Rutherford Washington, D. C Evans Pittsburgh Charley Fowler Youngstown

Modern Etiquette Q A practical guidance

The column offers etiquette answers from Robert Lee. It covers introductions at social gatherings handling overlooked guests, glove etiquette at formal banquets, and whether men may use perfumed stationery with a note that fragrance should be faint and reserved for women.

Local residents and visitors couple over weekend activities

Party guests and travelers chain through Washington and nearby towns. Lloyd Parker of Washington D C and Edna Kercheval visited family in Berryville while Evelyn Wilt returned from Keyser and Winchester trips. Donald Cooley and Lyle Simpson from Fort Meade spent days with family as Edward Owens Billy O'Brien Fred Shackleford and others joined weekend gatherings. Forrest Paulette left Scottsville for Winchester after visiting relatives.

Donald Cooley Fort Meade Mrs. Cooley Lyle Simpson Edward Owens Billy O’brien Fred and Raymond Shackleford Fred Pierce Forrest Paulette Scottsville, Va Winchester R. Thomas Elsea

Community News Notes from Berryville and Nearby

Local residents and visitors are named with travels and health updates. Va. patient recuperates after an operation at Front Royal Hospital. Families and guests include Fleming Wisecarver, Miss Jean Carrington, Miss Dora Ashby Taylor, Midshipman Jack Stribling, and many others visiting relatives in Berryville, Winchester, Richmond, and Washington.

Front Royal Hospital Fleming Jimmy Wisecarver Berryville Walter Wisecarver

Must Be Signed Announcement For Engagement Or Wedding

The Star will publish engagements and weddings only if the submitter signs the notice. Unsigned stories will not be printed and the newspaper is not responsible for jokes or forgeries. It is illegal to provide misleading information and actions may follow. Sign the notices for protection.

The Star

Fair View Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Fair View residents report guests from Angers Store and nearby areas as families gather Sunday. A yard party is planned at the Fair View United Bible Church near Nain with string music by the Martin Sisters.

Fairview W. Va Calley Statler Statler Ashby McIntyre Otis McIntyre Dren Ward McIntyre Angers Store Clifton Lewis Jimmie Hawkins Fair View United Martin C. E.clark L. C. Messick Roy Chapman Ruth Edgar Delmar Hugh Hodgson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Elk’s Club George W. Ritter Miss Louise Ritter Alexandria Helen Slifer Evelyn Fletcher High View Mrs A. M. Hannum National Avenue Ellsworth Keller Hagerstown Keller Keller Tri-State Electric Company H. D. Flood Eleanor Flood Mr. Rolling Flood R. T. Willey Georgetown Del Mony Whitegate Merriman's Lane Handley High School Pine Manor Junior College Massachusetts Paris Madame Boissier University of Berlin J. Victor Arthur Insurance Firm Polhamus Texas Douglas Polhamus Randolph Field C. M. Polhamus Randolph Largents Mrs. Ritter Gerrard Street Alma Anderson Turner-Cox Rexall Dial Brooks’ Pharmacy Rexall Store Maxwell House Coffee the Food Center Loudoun 1 Huntsberry Weller Paul Smiths Mrs. Adams Russel Dunlap Harry Hartman Mr. Hartman Clevia Hartman Frances Burchell Exmore, Va Edward Brown Gainesboro Miss Sophia Brown Lillie Catherine Eva Burchell John Greiner Buena Shade Ward Shade James Anderson Rudy Sawyer Berryville Pike Miss Mary Place A. L. Place Glenna Samuel Largent Charles Bish Boyd Avenue H. B. McCormac Camp Lee Handley Boulevard C. A. Nelson C. A. Pugh Iris Elkins Carl Ritter W. B. Grove Miller Bros WCTU Friends Meeting House R. E. Byrd Evelyn McCauley Turner Anderson Ruby Roomsburg Sandy Ridge John LaFollette Stanley Bennett Franklin Baldwin James, Edward Donna Jean Harry LaFollette Winchester Business College W. Boscawen St Lucile Fairbanks Helen Follett Randolph Everett Dozier Tom Norvell Mrs. Norvell John Guy Johnny Guy Bentonville Frank Pinney John Reginald Beardall Clermont Lieut. Pinney Annapolis Kate Powers Anna Boyd Denver, Colo Virginia Page Katherine Page Washington, D.C Stratford Wakefield Mary Washington Gold Elizabeth Cleveland Madison College Ymond Hugh Ritter Niagara Falls Canada Dorothy Wynkoop Harry Wynkoop Marvin Chapel B. B. Jones Audley Farm Edward Stough Mary Catherine Stough Toledo Arthur Reynolds North Carolina W. H. Price North Hill Margaret Bogle Southern Pines N. C Jim Foley Winter Haven, Fla Martha Lue Wisecarver Mrs. Fleming Wisecarver Belle Meade Underwood's Underwood’s Bakery N. Loudoun Pifer Company Robert Lee Songge Lloyd Parker Edna Virginia Kercheval George Kercheval Evelyn Wilt Keyser James H. Brown Miss Wilt Lambert Hess Mr. Holmes Allen Mary Allen T.rice Crown Jack Crown Decatur S. B. Crown Mr. Rice Crown Charles Joyce Jean Carrington Richmond, Va Jean Randolph Percy Randolph David H. Allen Glen Alleneir Henry Reynolds Luther Broaddus John Millicent St. Louis, Mo Mrs. Broaddus Elsen Arlington George H. Levi Staunton Levi A. L. Crumpler Lowell Dora Ashby Taylor New York City Jack Stribling United States Naval Academy At Annie M. Stribling John Stribling Louise Stribling Gardner Winter Gardner, Jr James Francis Houston Tex Charles McGlaughlin Ralph M. Ware Marion Ware Richmond University Herbert Whiting Lloyd Williams Kenneth Williams Emily MacCormick Roberta Aylor Ed Lerch Wyomissing Miss Aylor Mr. Lerch Culpeper Wayne Lewis L. A. Parker Baptist Bar Lovett Brothers N. Loudoun St the Commercial and Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corp Colonial Beauty Shoppe E. Piccadilly St Rockwell Quality Cleaners Barbara Bell New York N. Y
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