Social and Personal Calendar of Events Highlights
The Thursday calendar lists a 1:00 p.m. Rotary Club luncheon at Golf, 3:00 p.m. W C T U semi monthly at Friends Meeting House, and a garden club show at Episcopal Church House titled A Simple Garden. Winners include Mrs Edward Bart and several club members receiving blue ribbons for arrangements and horticultural classes judged by Front Royal judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Golf
Friends Meeting House
Nancy Larrick
Edward Barr
Peyton Marshall
Joseph Kalbach
Lewis Barton
Nancy Gray Larrick
J M. Steck, Jr
A. H. Morgan
Benjamin M. Knight
W. W. Whitside
Aubrey Weaver
W. E. Carson
Front Royal
War heroine Dorothea Hancox directs RAF planes from ground
Dorothea Hancox 27, UC graduate, engages in active war work directing British air crews from the ground during Nazi raids over London. She serves in the Women's Auxiliary Air Force and is married to a flight officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothea Hancox
University of California
London
Women's Auxiliary of
The
Stag Party and Dances Precede Russell Largent Nuptials
Last night a stag party honored Jim Largent at Tokes Inn with a guest list including Jack Pennypacker Roy Ryden Ridge White and others. Winchester Golf Club hosts the sixth dance of the season on Saturday night from 10 to 2 as Bob Riley and His Orchestra make their first appearance this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Largent
Tokes’ Inn
F. L
Jim" Largent
Anne Kerr Russell
Jack Pennypacker
Roy Ryden
Ridge White
Leon Slavin
Chester Riley
John Scully
Joe Schroth
Webb Riley
Bobby Glass
Tom Kremer
Leonard Riley
Pinckney Arthur
Hedrick Koontz
Max Kargent
H B. McCormac
Doug Cather
James P Reardon Jr
Joe Thomas
Harry Kern, Jr
Philip Glaize
Tom Baldridge
Duncan Gibb
Winchester Golf Club
Virginia
Bob Riley
Gala Weekend Planned for Warrenton Horse Show Guests
The Warrenton Horse Show committee plans a festive two day weekend August 31 and September 2 in Warrenton Virginia for out of town exhibitors officials and judges. Mrs Robert C Winmill heads the committee with events including dinners luncheons tea and a horse show dance at nearby venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrenton
E. Kenneth Jenkins
Randolph Duffey
Iss Lucie Duer
Frances Keene
Gardner
Murray Slack
Melville Bearns
Melville Church
Northcliffe
Culpeper County
North Wales
Crestone
J. North Fletcher
Sewanee
Lee Highway
Warrenton Horse Show Association
Red Cross
Miss Anne Kerr Russell Honored At Hen Party
Guests at a Hen party for Miss Anne Kerr Russell, soon to marry Mr. F. L. Sargent Jr., included Mrs John Barnes Carr, Mrs Roy Ryden Jr, and Misses Rachel Jennings Mollie Glass Betty Riley Betty Zeigler Jane Bickers ee Scully and Virginia Russell. The event was hosted by Mrs James P Reardon Jr near White Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Kerr Russell
F. L. Sargent, Jr
John Barnes Carr
Roy Ryden, Jr
Rachel Jennings
Mollie Glass
Betty Riley
Betty Zeigler
Jane Bickers
Ee Scully
Virginia Russell
James P. Reardon, Jr
White Post
Barretts Welcome Son At Memorial Hospital
Mr and Mrs John Barrett of 904 South Braddock street welcome a son born August 13 at Memorial Hospital. They already have four children. Mrs Barrett formerly Miss Florence Jones, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Jones of Millwood. Also mentioned are Mr J Howard Taylor of 618 South Washington street and son James Jr at the World’s Fair in New York and Irvin Snapp and sons Bobby and Oliver visiting his mother Mrs G O Snapp of Fairmont avenue in Fort Valley Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Barrett
South Braddock Street
Memorial Hospital
Barrett
Florence Jones
George Jones
Millwood
J. Howard Taylor
South
Washington Street
James, Jr
New York
Irvin Snapp and Sons
Bobby and
Oliver
Fort Valley, Ga
G. O. Snapp
Fairmont Avenue
Alma Garber
Eugene Grimes
C. E. Garber
Shawnee Avenue
Richmond
A. P. Williams
Grimes
K. and G
South Loudoun Street
War on excess curves through dieting and exercise
The piece urges readers to start a season of weight reduction with realistic goals. It recommends exercise like swimming and tennis, a strict grocery list of friendly foods, avoiding starches fats and sweets, and mentions foods to eat and avoid. It warns against rapid slimming as unhealthy and notes potential skin and complexion effects.
Vacationing Mrs Noonan and Son Visit Washington D C
Mrs Noonan and her son are spending their vacation in Washington D C attending a wedding in the capital then proceeding to Baltimore and New York World Fair. Mrs John Noonan accompanies them as mother to Mrs Noonan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent ,Noonan
Washington, D. C
John Noonan
Washington
Baltimore
New York
Local social notes and visitors report
Mrs. Lee A. Smith and children Ruby and Donald plan a Washington visit. Mrs. Bennie Jones and Mrs James Rehill visit Mr. and Mrs. Jack Herrell of Harrisonburg. Miss Elinor Griffith returns from Cleveland field work to Berryville. Mrs. Lewis H. Hyde hosts the Thursday Bridge Club. The Friday Club does not meet. Mr. Harold Drummond returns home next week after three weeks with the National Guard at Canton New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee A. Smith
Ruby
Donald
Charles Armel
Phyllis
Washington, D. C
Elinor Griffith
Hiram House
Cleveland
Alfred Kerfoot
Lewis H. Hyde
West Boscawen Street
Harold Drummond
National Guard
Canton
N. Y
Party Before Dance Tonight in Millwood
Aug 21 Miss Margaret Della Meade hosted guests for dinner including Eloise Randolph Page Virginia Wellford Irene Randolph and Richard Dots among others from Winchester They attended the Horse Show Dance in Berryville later Mr Roland Mitchell plans to entertain tonight at Blue Ridge Country Club before the dance honoring Virginia Stuart Watkins and Virginia Wellford. Mary and Agnes Page hosted their brother Robert Page of Ardmore Pa as guests Mr and Mrs Richard Wilmer and two sons Dick and Grant stay at Clarke home Mr and Mrs N Burwell Jones of Washington weekend guests of Mrs Courtney B Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millwood
Margaret Della Meade
Eloise Randolph Page
Virginia Wellford
Irene Randolph
Richard Dots
M. F. Henry Jones
Joseph Massie
Thomas Woolfolk
Winchester
Berryville
Roland Mitchell
Blue Ridge Country Club
Virginia Stuart Watkins
Mary
Agnes Page
Robert Page
Ardmore, Pa
Richard Wilmer
Dick and
Grant
Clarke
Social Guests and Weekend Visits Noted Around Town
Mr and Mrs David Donovan host Corwin Lockwood from Washington DC at Chapel Hill. Elizabeth Jones of Washington also a weekend guest. Agnes Mitchell attends The en. Mrs Richard Whiting travels to Norfolk to visit Mr and Mrs Robert Hughes. Sherman Joost of New York visits Long Wood with Gwynne Harrison. they depart for New York Monday. Miss Harrison visits her mother. Mrs Walter Roesler of Great Neck SI. Mary Waugherty hosts guests Rene Forster of New York and Kelso Alslop of Richmond at dinner Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Donovan
Chapel Hill
Corwin Lockwood
Washington, D. C
Elizabeth Jones
Washington
Agnes Mitchell
Theen
Richard Whiting
Norfolk
Robert Hughes
Sherman Joost
New York
Gwynne Harrison
Benjamin Harrison
Long Wood
Miss Harrison
Mr Joost
Walter Roesler
Great Neck
S. I
Mary Waugherty
Rene Forster
Kelso Alslop
Richmond
Little Theatre Variety Show Planned at Winchester
The Winchester Little Theatre hosts a Monday night variety show in the Baptist Church basement at 5:45 with a 200 seat capacity. Dr Allan Hawthorne secured room access for the event directed by Lewis Allen to raise funds for the theatre. Performers include Molly Glass Dorothy Moore Virginia Harris Fred Walsh Carlyn Racey Andrew Babb Marvin Funkhouser Margaret Jane Athey John Henry Lester Arnold and more. Tickets are available from Little Theatre members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Little Theatre
Allan Hawthorne
Little Theatre
Lewis Allen
Allen
Molly Glass
Dorothy Moore
Virginia Harris
Fred Walsh
Carlyn Racey
Andrew Babb
Marvin Funkhouser
Margaret Jane Athey
John Henry
Lester Arnold
Swing Four
The
Canada waives head tax for US visitors
No head tax is imposed on a United States citizen visiting Canada, whether as a visitor or for permanent residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United States
Modern Etiquette: Delayed Guest Apologies And Anniversary Etiquette
Quick etiquette guidance covers apologizing to the hostess when late to dinner, options for comforting an ill friend, and children hosting for parents on anniversaries. It notes special warmth for 25th and 50th wedding milestones.
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Edward Bart
Edward Garr
Litte Garden Club
Saeme
Episcope
Barr “ Ft
Serton II
iLittle Gorden Chad
Winchester-Clarke Club
Sid Predericktown Club
Predericktown
Winchester-Clarke
Beverly Browne
Robert Conrad
Ben Arthur
Donald Weems
Elizabeth Barr
Little Garden Club
Austin Morgan
Nancy Gray
Ifield
W W Baker
J. M. Steck, Jr
Benjamin M Knight
Blackburn Moore
J. M Steck, Jr
R.A.F
Rexall
Brooks’ Pharmacy
Sunshine Cleaners
East Piccadilly
Satae
Keiter
Jordan Springs
Mary Keiter
Frances Triggs
Triggs
Lena Teets
Edith Braithwaite
Wilson Keiter
Lester Keiter
Edwin Keiter
Eugene Knight
A. L. Omps
E. E. Haines
J. H. Ashwood
Gertrude Whitacre
Florence
B. Whitacre
Donald Duvall
Linda Triggs
Ray Keiter
Marion Keiter
Wilson Travers
Meredith Ashwood
Billy Braithwaite
Lee Braithwaite
C. W. Braithwaite
North Kent Street
Philomena Larew
Elizabeth Larew
Geraldine Fogle Nave
New York City
Robert C. Winmill
Russell
Helen Follett
Mrs
Gloria Riser
Brunswick Md
Robert Snapp
East Piccadilly Street
Harry R. Carter
Inwood
W. Va
C. L. Russell
Portsmouth
Fred Goss
Fred Wood
Wood
Edith Miller
Ada Stoneburner
Edinburg
Ella Miller
Leicester Street
Jane
Jane Drummond
Mrs. Herbert Robertson, Jr
Alexandria, Va
Bruce Lake
Messrs
Louis and
Frank Drummond
Strasburg
Kirby Drummond
Huntsberry
Bennie Jones
James Rehill
Jack Herrell
Harrisonburg
Mrs. N. Burwell Jones
Mr. Jone
Courtney B. Jones
Underwood’s Bakery
N. Loudoun St
American Legion
Doris
Edwin Stillman
Archie L. Stillman
Germany
Petsamo
Finland
Roberta Lee
the Commercial & Savings Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Winchester Business College
Loudoun St
iDgene
Celina
Delicious
Ause
Coca-Cola CO
Coca-Cola Bottling Works Inc
E. Gerrard ST
E. E. Harbaugh
Mgr
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