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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1941

Page

8

Winchester social notes and club meetings roundup

Monday events include American Legion Auxiliary at 7 30 p m and I O F meeting at 8 p m at their hall. Residents and visitors such as Rev H G Balthis and Mrs Balthis return from West Allis Wisconsin with daughter Gay. Blue Ridge Country Club supper at 6 30 p m supervised by Mrs Eary Post Mitchell and Miss Agnes Mitchell. Several locals travel or visit family in Oakmont Pennsylvania Baltimore Maryland New York City and Spartanburg South Carolina.

American Legion Auxiliary Robert Barton I. O The Blue Ridge Country Club Eary Post Mitchell Agnes Mitchell American Legion Auxiliary T R. T. Barton Washington Street

Clubs G. A. A. Meeting At Willow Lawn

The Girls Athletic Association held a combined social and business meeting at Willow Lawn Inn with twenty six members in attendance. Members volunteered to help the American Red Cross by knitting and bowling events were announced for August 28 at 8 pm. The next business meeting is September 4 at the new clubrooms 129 South Loudoun Street Winchester.

Willow Lawn Girls Athletic Association Willow Lawn Inn Valley Pike Elizabeth Sager American Red Cross South Loudoun Street

Berryville Social Events Amid Blue Ridge Visits

Berryville residents Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Moore and Dr. and Mrs. William Cabell Moore enjoy time at their Blue Ridge summer home then visit Big Stone Gap as guests of Miss Minnie Fox. Rev. Pierce Naylor McDonald and Mrs. McDonald of Montgomery Ala. stay in Charles Town with their brother-in-law and sister Mr. and Mrs. Robert Browne. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Atkeson of Washington return home after visiting Mrs. H. B. Whiting. Mrs. J. D. Griffing and Mrs. H. B. Harris conclude a Richmond week and go home.

Berryville Joseph F. Moore William Cabell Moore Washington Blue Ridge Big Stone Gap Minnie Fox Cabell Moore Pierce Naylor McDonald McDonald Montgomery, Ala Charles Town Inlaw Robert Browne Thomas Atkeson H. B. Whiting George H. Burwell Mt. Airy Russell Jones New York Dr. Jones Rev J. P. Jones Massachusetts Bloomington Ind

Dial 3424 for Your Socials Page

By dialing 3424 you may let your friends know when you entertain have guests are going away or have returned home The Star will be glad to publish all such matters on this page.

The Star

Miss Barnett to Wed George Pope in Berryville Ceremony

Berryville Virginia August 23 Miss Anne Neville Barnett daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Neville Barnett will wed George Henry Pope son of Mr Henry C Pope of Timberville at seven thirty this evening in the First Baptist Church. The ceremony will be performed by Rev Dr L A Parker with attendants and a reception at the bride’s home following.

Berryville Anne Neville Barnett Edward Neville Barnett George Henry Pope Henry C. Pope Timberville First Baptist Church L. A. Parker Miss Barett Eleanor’ Messick Roanoke Dorothy Pope Alexandria Anne Reese Whitlow Rocky Mount Louise Bell Annie Laurie Parker Jean Levi Camille Wisecarver Jane Elizabeth Barnett Lynwood Barnett Winchester Mr. Pope Hunter H. Burks Messrs Craighill Burks William Barnett Meade Dorsey Richard Beverley Whiting Lorenzo Lewis Carroll Pope Washington Lloyd A. Parker, Jr Frederick Jones Barnett H. H. Burks Miss Barnett Berryville High School Farmville State Teachers College Pope Shepherd's College W. Va Tappan Apt Robert B. Mesmer Grosse Point Mich Elizabeth Townsend Petersburg Charlotte Greeley Margaret Bowling J. W. Messick Eleanor Folke Betty Jennings Elizabeth Moss Mabel Pope Alice Mesmer Nina Elgen D. B. Miller McLean Thomas Hysong Richard Denny Charles Stossel Elsie Stossel W. W. Colston Kenner Butsler A. B. Hummer Winchester Country Club Ralph M. Ware William Henson Charlotte Ann Rose Ellen Ramsberg

Streamlining Leg Exercises for a Slender Evening Gown

A guidance piece urges endurance in reducing fat through targeted exercises and diet. It promotes toe walks, leg shivers, high kicks, rolling calves with a pin, and epsom salt preparation. Adults are advised to regulate fats starches and sweets, avoid potatoes and pastries, and favor rye toast and clear tea or coffee.

Modern Etiquette Q and A on seating and gifts

The column advises the hostess should not sit in front with the driver husband. She should seat a guest in front and join others in the back. When smoking with no ash tray a waiter should be asked for one. A woman may send flowers to an ill man in hospital.

Mrs Smithy Jr Honored At Tea At Rose Hill

Berryville August 23 Mrs Horace Smithy of Washington spending summer at Rose Hill hosts a tea in her Clarke County home. Honored guests include her daughter in law Mrs Horace Smithy Jr of Charleston and sisters Mrs James McCormick of Norfolk and Mrs Charles McGuire of Washington. Also present are many local and Winchester guests listed by name.

Winchester and Clarke Berryville Horace Smithy Washington Clarke Rose Hill Horace Smithy, Jr Charleston S. C James McCormick Norfolk Charles McGuire Blackburn Smith G. L. Tessier James Rittle

Boston Wool Market Report in Boston Wool Market

U S Department of Agriculture notes a moderate volume of business in the Boston wool market over the past week with prices firm and unchanged. Demand was light for half blood wools while combing bright fleece wools were quoted on a grease basis at 41-43 cents for fine Delaine, 43-45 for half bloods, 45-46 for three eighths bloods and 45-47 for quarter bloods.

Boston U. S

Treasury Status August 21 Receipts and Debt Totals Listed

Treasury reports on August 21 receipts of 14.56 million dollars and expenditures of 60.36 million. Gross debt stands at 50.27 billion dollars, with an increase of 15.31 million from the prior day.

Millwood Social Events At Clarke And Long Branch

Millwood social notes list guests and hostesses visiting Clarke, Long Branch, and nearby towns. Names include Mrs. Robert Downes Mrs. Samuel Cardwell Miss Rosalind Huidekoper Dr. Russell Jones Rev. J. P. Jones Mrs. Courtney Byrd Jones Tartone M. F. Henry Jones Mrs. Howard Bunch Miss Polly Winslow and others with travels to New York Maine New Hampshire Massachusetts and Canada.

Millwood Robert Downes Samuel Cardwell Rosalind . Huidekoper Long Branch Wilmington Del Washington Harry Frost Middleburg Courtney B. Jones Russell Jones Courtney Byrd Jones Tartone M. F. Henry Jones Agnes Mary Page Samuel Birch Eloise Randolph Page Rosalind Huidekoper

Fresh News Policy Promises Prompt Local Notices

The Star invites readers to submit social personal or club announcements either the day before events or the day after they occur. The notice encourages timely submissions to publish fresh information in upcoming editions.

Star

Shenandoah Valley themed bank checks debut next year

Cedric G. Gran of Shenandoah Valley Inc announces that regional banks will begin issuing lithographed checks promoting Shenandoah Valley attractions. The light green checks feature depositor names, valley scenery, and built in safety features to deter alterations, with insurance backing banks and depositors.

Shenandoah Valley Cedric G. Gran Shenandoah Valley, Inc Finger Lakes New York State Gran

Arthur Field Jr to Preach at Loudoun Street Church

Union Theological Seminary student Arthur M Field Jr will fill the Loudoun Street Presbyterian pulpit at the 8 PM evening service on Sunday August 24. A cordial invitation is extended to all.

Arthur M. Field ,Jr Union Theological Seminary Richmond Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church

Winchester Star Information Bureau Question Answer

The Winchester Star directs readers to its Information Bureau for factual answers to any question. The notice indicates page 4 as the point of reference for inquiries. It emphasizes guiding readers to official information sources within the newspaper.

Winchester Star Information Bureau

Mount Williams Brief Family Travel Notes

Miss Juanita Pite spent three weeks with sisters Edethyl and Irene Fauver and returned home at Opequon Sunday. Benny Campbell is visiting his parents in Winchester for a week. Mr and Mrs Keller of Winchester were supper guests of Mr Harry Smithey. Mrs Myrtle Clowser visits sister Ella Fisher and family in Gary Indiana. Mr and Mrs Charles Peer of Charles Town and son Nelson with Mrs Clowser traveled to Gary by automobile arriving Sunday evening.

Mount Williams Juanita Pite Edethyl Irene Fauver Opequon Benny Campbell Winchester Keller Harry Smithey Myrtle Clowser Ella Fisher Gary Indiana Charles Peer Charles Town Nelson Clowser

Also Mentioned on This Page

Rev. H. G. Balthis Harry G. Balthis Montague Avenue Methodist Church Balthis Dauhter Gay West Allis Wis G. Gay Balt i Rose Adamson Oakmont Ruth, Seabright Bufflick Road Mrs. Ridgley White Waldorf-Astoria Massanetta Springs Kenneth Lege Newport R. I D. M. Martin Evelyn Shade Baltimore, Md Sybilla Crisman Spartanburg 8. C J. W. Newcome Martinsburg Alice Grove R. L. Hu,Song Lois Husong Buffalo, N. Y S. Lawrence Herrell J. Wilson Greenwich, Conn J. E. Legard E. T. Clark Kitty Wranklin Clark Mrs. Allen Coverstone Cork Street Great Smokey Mountains Rexall Brooks Pharmacy the Food Center N. Loudoun St Les” Arnold Les Arnold Little Garden Club Hobson McGhee Ellis Harbaugh J. D. Griffing H. B. Harris Haldeman Haldeman’s Creamery George Pope Huntsberry Paul Mary Eileen Eaton Children’s Aid Society New York City Itsy Helen Follett Cobina Wright, Jr By Robert Lee Mrs. Smithy, Jr H. H. McGuire Gray Beverley Abney Payne Nelson Page Lewis Hyde Position of the Treasury Lilia E. Piccadilly St C. B. Smalts & Son National Ave Henry Post Mitchell Benjamin Harrison Great Neck L. I Walter Roesler Polly Winslow Canada Maine A. R. Duning Strasburg A. A. Baldwin Howard Bunch Hot Springs Hugh M. Nelson Helen and Catharine Beatty Mrs. Maynard New Hampshire Tartone San Antonio Tex Mr. Jones Birmingham Ala John Townsend Burwell Boston Tech Mrs. Townsend Burwell Barnaby Ridge Walter Lee Rosney William H. Wilmer Hutchinson Mr. B. O. F. Randolph Percy Randolph Kenneth N. Gilpin Scaleby Long Island Col Charles Consolvo Mrs Eventide Mrs. Hutchinson Ryton Philadelphia Loudoun Virginia Arthur Field, Jr Mt. Williamiery the Commercial and Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corp Lovett Brothers N. Loudoun Underwood Underwood's Underwood’s Bakery Hme Reat, Household Arts, Inc George Washington W. 14Th Street N. Y
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