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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1940
Page
3
The term cordovan leather likely derives from the Spanish city Cordova known for fine goat skin and horsehide leathers. The name reflects historical tanning craft associated with Cordova.
Among his best known works are The Spectre of The Rose Petrushka Carnival Les Sylphides and The Afternoon of a Faun.
Berryville Virginia social column lists residents visiting relatives in Maryland Washington and West Virginia. It notes moves to Berryville by Mrs Eddie Joyce and son Pat and assigns dental clinic duties shifting to Louisa County. Also mentions hospital stays for Charley Shenk and Phillip Cochran recovery at home.
Virginia National Guard officer candidates begin an eight day special school in Richmond on December 8 at Murphy's Hotel and John Marshall High School stadium. Lieut.-Col. Edwin P. Cox directs instruction on military courtesy, law, organization, and first aid for about 80 enrollees.
Washington visitors include Mr and Mrs Thomas Elsea and Miss Alberta Elsea with guests from Claredon Virginia Major Chester Hough and Mrs Hough. Commander Lynde McCormick the Navy officer is promoted to Captain. Other local updates mention Mr Leonidas Carlisle family return to Waynesboro and Kings Daughters group officers elected.
Berkeley County branch of Bundles For Britain hosts a tea and fashion show at Boydville on December 12 from 3 to 6 PM to support relief efforts for Great Britain. The event invites both men and women to attend and contribute to aiding victims of wartime needs.
The White Hall Grange met Tuesday evening for their bi-monthly session. Rev and Mrs L O Shirley attended. Robert Russell directed an interesting program, highlighted by a quiz contest.
Officers of the Grange held a quiz contest with questions about Grange history. The winner was master J. B. on a Thursday in November. About 36 members gathered at J. home for a social after a round of songs and refreshments.
Henry Ford lauds newspapers calling them neat educators that arrive daily and inform readers with timely content. He emphasizes their steady presence and educational value for the public.
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