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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1940

Page

6

Social And Personal Highlights From Capon Lake Gathering

A social group gathered last night at the Capon Lake summer home of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Cather in Capon Lake West Virginia in honor of Mr. Garland Morris. Attendees included Mrs. J Fleming and family along with numerous Cather and Morris relatives and friends from Winchester Martinsburg Hagerstown High View Intermont Pittsburgh and Oklahoma.

Garland Morris Capon Lake E. W. Cather Lake W. Va Jand Morris J. Fleming Baer Ocle Morris Junior Morris Hagerstown Newton Morris High View Irvin Cather Roy Cather Russell Cather Layton Stockdale Betty Mary Belle Stockdale Douglas Cather Martin Winchester Leo Cather Oklahoma Raybelle Fleming Virginia Eversole Della Astor Pittsburgh R. A. Larrick Intermont J.C. Shanholtz Naomi Arthur Lupton

Rexall Factory-to-You Sale Opens with 200 Big Values

A Rexall Factory-to-You sale is now underway featuring over 200 big values for thrifty shoppers as part of a major event.

Rexall

Purcellville Flower Show to Benefit Red Cross at Library

The Purcellville Garden Club hosts a September 12 flower show at the Purcellville Library from 2:00 to 5:30 PM to aid the Red Cross. Twenty two classes include eight specimen and fourteen arrangement divisions with an inter club wedding anniversary table competition last year won by Old Fredericktown Garden Club of Winchester. Exhibits are guarded, with Miss Irene Wright as show chair and committees named for Judges, Program, Exhibits, Entries, Prizes, Luncheon and Tea. Luncheon served at Exedra and available to all exhibitors.

Purcellville Garden Club Mermabers Purcellville Fredericktown James Taylor J. S. Patterson Contee Adams Howard Rogers R. J. McCray Exedra

Galloway Reaches 57 Years With B and O Railroad

Baltimore August 22 Fr Charles W Galloway vice president in charge of maintenance and operations marks his 57 years of service with the B and O Railroad tomorrow. He began as a messenger boy in 1883 and has worked at many key points on the 6000 mile system. His grandfather William Galloway was among the railroad’s first engineers. Galloway was named recently to the transportation committee of the State defense council.

Baltimore Charles W. Galloway Baltimore and Ohio Railroad William Galloway B. and O Galloway Transportation Committee State Defense Council

Fashion and Beauty Hints From Hollywood

Hollywood style notes feature Rita Johnson wearing tortoise shell sunglasses with ear pieces and combs for hair control. Ann Rutherford uses a tiny water vase in her bonnet, Diana Lewis models a chartreuse sun suit with a reversible coat, Helen Gilbert shares a powder setting method, and Ann Sothern appears in a white linen ensemble with self-covered buttons.

Rita Johnson Ann Rutherford Ann Diana Lewis Ann Sothern

Lord Strickland Dies at 79 in Malta

Lord Strickland, 79, former Prime Minister and prominent Maltese figure, died in Valetta as reports place his death on August 22. The British peer, known for long service in politics and diplomacy, had a career spanning decades.

MGM Stars and Memories Highlight Film World Ties

The article recounts Judy Garland's schooling and film career plans with Rose Carter, Virginia Weidler preparing to ride a horse for a Philadelphia Story scene, Mary Howard resuming dance classes, and humor from Jack Benny and Robert Taylor about their first meeting. It also notes Adrian's newborn son Robin Gaynor and rewarding reactions from MGM staff.

Jack Benny Robert Taylor Taylor Benny

Death of Malta Prime Minister Baron Strickland

The Prime Minister of Malta and first Baron Strickland died today after a three day illness. He held the title Maltest Count Della Catina and was a prominent political figure.

Malta Baron Strickland Della Catina

Certify AFL Unions As Bargaining Agent

The National Labor Board certified two AFL unions as collective bargaining agents for employees of the Baltimore Brick Company in Maryland. The truck drivers and helpers union won certification for one group and the hodcarriers union for another, while engineers and firemen voted against AFL and CIO unions. A third group petitions were dismissed after the August 7 election.

Washington National Labor Board Today AFL Baltimore (Md

Modern Etiquette Questions Earlier Office Introductions

Roberta Lee Q provides simple etiquette guidance. A man should offer his hand first for a handshake. otherwise greet with How do you do. If silverware is dirty call the waiter discreetly. A very stout woman should avoid bright colors or checks and avoid short waists and tight sleeves.

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