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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1941
Page
6
Weekly and luncheon club meetings fill the schedule. Readers report arrivals and departures as residents and guests travel to and from Winchester, with many visiting relatives in Roanoke Arlington Martinsburg and Camp Meade.
Mr and Mrs George W Jones and their two children Anne and Doug returned home late last night from a four week motor trip spanning the northern route to California and back via the southern route They spent two weeks in Berkeley where George Jones attended National Safety Council sessions at the University of California The annual Dick Reunion was held near Angers Store with Peters B Dick as coordinator It honored the oldest attendee Peter B Dick at 87 and the three week old Freemont Robert Place Nearby social notes include Sam Ensogna hosting a White Sox Club dim party and several residents sharing visits and travels with relatives and friends across the region
Miss Sancie Earman daughter of Mr and Mrs D W Earman of Harrisonburg married Lt William Louis Bachelor U S Navy in a military ceremony at Trinity Episcopal Church West Palm Beach Florida. The couple will reside in Miami and both families hosted receptions and congratulations before guests.
The article emphasizes scalp health as essential to hair shine and vitality. It describes washing, massaging the scalp, and stimulating circulation with brisk finger work and thorough rinsing. Brushing helps remove dead shafts and prepares hair for styles while mineral oil and brilliantine offer lubrication for dry hair before styling.
Warrenton Virginia hosts the 42nd annual two day horse show starting August 30 with Governor James H. Price and an official party in attendance. Boxes and ringside parking are filled by prominent figures from Fauquier and surrounding counties including Mrs. Louise S. Thompson and Mrs. Reginald J. Vickers as part of a weekend of entertainment for officials and exhibitors.
A reader asks about proper conduct in social settings. The answers state that a woman may offer her hand first during introductions and is not obliged to extend the courtesy. a man should not presume. It is rude to leave a companion to smoke during acts in a theatre, and the worst offense at table is making noise while eating.
U S Army entries from Ft Myer Virginia and Front Royal will join the Warrenton event with Lt and Mrs Fred Hughes Jr and Black Carry known as Skyscraper. The Watts Hill pair from Durham North Carolina will also appear at Warrenton.
The Star will publish engagements and weddings only if signed by the submitter. Unsigned submissions will not be printed and the newspaper is not responsible for jokes or forgeries. It is illegal to provide misleading information. sign the stories for protection.
Hundreds viewed the Augusta county shooting scene after Deputy Sheriff Frank Armstrong and Charles Johnson were killed and Sheriff G M Gilkerson and Staunton Chief John M Webb were wounded. Johnson was killed by a posse as he fired on Webb and Gilkerson.
Funeral services were held for Rosa belle Quantz 85 yesterday at 3pm at Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church. She died Saturday at 904 South Loudoun Street after a long illness. A Kernstown native, she was daughter of Capt James F. Shryock and Caroline Kern and widow of Frederick W. Quantz. Active in her church and community, she was noted for cultural and intellectual pursuits.
The St David’s church notes report guests of the Clem and Grandstaff families, new house construction by the Saffells, and various local visits. The Crabills attended a funeral in Charles Town for Eddie Sibert, who had been ill for years. The Vankirks, buyers of George Kibler’s farm, are moving in near Pittsburgh.
Historic Fremont Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mountain Falls Virginia announces a homecoming lawn party on August 28 at 8:30 p.m. The church founded in 1853 by John Charles Fremont invites old friends and the public. Rev. E B Smith leads services and the Sunday School hosts the event with a bonfire possible if weather turns chilly.
Edward Leon Sibert age 18 6 8 died at home near Shepherdstown W Va Sunday Aug 17. He was son of Mr and Mrs Tressel Sibert and survived by four sisters and five brothers Mary Lola Shirley Rebecca Warren Harry Bill Eugene and Joe. Funeral services held at St David s Church in Charles Town with interment at Edgeview Cemetery.
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