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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1941

Page

8

Red Cross Motor Corps Meeting Hears Miss Garrett

The weekly Social and Persona column notes a moved Hospital Auxiliary meeting to Tuesday December 16 to align with Red Cross efforts. Miss Katherine Garrett of Baltimore will address Winchester motor corps volunteers and other women on the ambulance service and wartime work in France.

Hospital Red Cross Motor Corps Council Chamber City Hall Katherine Garrett Baltimore Winchester Miss Garrett Anne Morgan France Miss Morgan Garrett

Miss Ainsworth to Wed Middleburg Man in Virginia

Miss Mary Ainsworth of Lexington announces engagement to Lieut. John Mackenzie Tabb Jr. of Middleburg son of Mrs. Nina Carter Tabb and the late J. Mackenzie Tabb. The couple, tied through President Monroe’s family, became engaged at a party in Lexington. Tabb, a 1939 VMI graduate, taught military science at VMI previously. No wedding date yet.

Virginia Mary Monroe’ Ainsworth Ben P. Ainsworth Lexington Emily Taylor Robinson Seto John Macke Tabb Midaeburg Nina Carter ‘Tabb J. MacKenzie ‘Tabb Middleburg Ainsworth Miss Ainsworth Edward Trent Robinson Mary Monroe Robinson James Monroe Oak Hill Louda County Baldwin Seminary Staun Jear Tabb Via Episcopal School Lynchburg Virginia Military Institute

Local Births and Social News From Memorial Hospital

Miss Irene Tyson undergoes appendicitis operation at Memorial Hospital and is reported well. Beverley Wright returns from Miami Beach Florida where he stayed at Whitman Hotel. Mr and Mrs Paul Shanholtz welcome a daughter born yesterday at Memorial Hospital. Morris Locke and wife Berryville cheer newborn daughter also born yesterday at Memorial Hospital. V P I Apple Club dance set for December 39 with Freddie Johnson and his orchestra. Weekend guests of C L Golliday Stephens City include Lester Golliday and others from York Pennsylvania. Virginia Russell and Bentley Thomas travel to New York after White Sulphur Springs trip and McCormac Montgomery wedding attendance.

J. Thomas Kremer Jefferson Street Andrew Babb Cork Street Greenbriar White Sulphur Springs Lewisburg Evelyn Montgomery H. B. McCormac Irene Tyson W. L. Tyson Memorial Hospital Tysons Winchester Tyson W. Strong Liverpool England Washington Lester Arnold Stewart Street Arnolds Beverley Wright Florida Miami Beach Fla Whitman Hotel Apple Club George Washington Hotel Donald W. Stewart Freddie Johnson North Carolina Virginia Russell Bentley Thomas New York McCormac-Montgomery

Christmas Party For Lutheran Woman's Class Set

The Young Womens Bible Class of the Lutheran Church of Our Saviour holds its regular Christmas party and dinner Tuesday at 6 30 p m at 682 National Avenue hosted by Mrs Alvin Shade. Devo tional led by Mrs James Hepner. Grace Carpenter and Mrs Geneva Long in charge of program. gifts for Blue Bird Sisters to be brought.

Young Womens Bible Lutheran Church of Our Saviour Alvin Shade National Avenue Blue Bird Sisters James Hepner Grace Carpenter Geneva Long John Carper

Don’t Be Rough with Your Hair By Helen Follett Permanente

A period guide on permanent waves stresses individualized care and technique. It notes that hair texture dictates approach, warns against rough handling when removing curls, and advises gentle styling to train the wave pattern. It discusses heat, winding, and frequent trims, plus evolving styles like four inch haircuts and soft bangs.

Mission Workers in Costume for World Federation Display

A number of Society members will participate in costumes showing work across mission fields by the World Federation of Methodist Women. Officers for the new year will be elected.

World Federation of Methodist Women

Middletown Woman's Society Elects Officers

Middletown Grace Methodist Church unit met at Mrs. Sam O'Neal's home and elected officers for the coming term. Mae Ginn was chosen president, C. R. Curtiss as vice president, May Lauck as corresponding secretary, J. J. Pickeral as recording secretary, and J. Carson Reely as treasurer.

Middletown

Junior Auxiliary Postponed Meeting in Winches ter Memorial Hospital

The Junior Wuxiliary of Winches ter Memorial Hospital will not meet tomorrow and is rescheduled to Tuesday December 16. An emergency Red Cross Motor Corps meeting is set for 3 o'clock in place of the original gathering. All Auxiliary members are urged to attend. Circle 1 of Reformed Church meets at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Mrs. William Fauver's 716 Frederick Avenue with transportation arranged from the church at 7:15. Century Club to hear Mrs. E. G. Butler at 3:30 p.m. tomorrow at Mrs. Robert Glass's home on Washington Street. Butler, of Millwood, will present a paper on the White haired Boy Stettinous.

The Red Cross Motor Corps Miss Garrett Braddock Street Church Woman's Society of Christian Service Braddock Street Methodist Church Winchester Memorial Hospital Motor Corps of the Red Cross Circle 1 of Reformed Church Centenary Reformed Church William Fauver Frederick Avenue Century Club E. G. Butler Robert Glass Washington Street Millwood

Mrs Strider Hosts Turner Ashby Chapter Meeting

The Turner Ashby Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy will meet at Mrs. J. H. Strider's home at 411 North Loudoun Street on Thursday December 11 at 3 o'clock.

Mary Martha Class To Hold Annual Christmas Party

The Mary Martha Class of Grace Lutheran Church will host its annual Christmas party Tuesday evening in the social room. Members are set to attend a holiday program and refreshments.

Mary Martha Grace Lutheran Church

Christmas Box For Salem Orphanage Packed Urgently

The church plans to pack a Christmas box for the Salem Virginia orphanage. All members are urged to be present at 8 o'clock.

Salem

Mr. March Undergoes Another Operation at St Elizabeths

Harold C. March of South Loudoun street underwent another major operation at St Elizabeths Hospital in Richmond on Saturday evening to relieve an infection. He had previously endured two operations and is described as in fair condition. He was long a member of The Star composing room staff.

Harold C. March South Loudoun Street St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Richmond March The Star

Deer Hunter Is Amply Rewarded

Harry Hap Powers hunted in West Virginia but returned with a 200 pound black bear from the Cheat mountain region near Elkins. He stored the trophy for winter and joked there will be bear steaks instead of venison. Also notes a claim that about forty million dollars of milk is lost annually due to poor refrigeration.

Hancock. Md Der Harry Powers West Virginia Cheat Mountain Elkins W. Va United States

Annual Stockholders Meeting Notice for Virginia Bank

Notice of the annual meeting of Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Co. of Winchester Virginia on Tuesday January 13 1942 at 11 a m for election of directors and other business. H Yost cashier. (12-8-15- 2- 29-41)

Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Co Winchester Virginia H. Yost

Modern Etiquette Tips From Roberta Lee

Roberta Lee answers reader questions on courteous driving propriety when passing a driver. She states the correct action is to move aside to permit passing. She also notes the server should stand on the guest’s right while filling water and cautions avoiding religion and politics in general conversation.

Noted Reformed Church Cleric Leinbach Dies in Valley

Dr. Paul Siebert Leinbach editor of the Reformed Church Messenger died suddenly at 12 25 am in Harrisonburg after retiring ill at midnight He was born Sept 21 1874 in Domelsdorf Pa and served as editor chief of the Messenger from 1917 He held multiple church and publishing leadership roles including Executive Secretary Sunday School Board and Board of Christian Education.

Harrisonburg Paul Siebert Leinbach Philadelphia Reformed Church Messenger United States Leinbach St. Stephen Church Domelsdorf Penna Thomas Calvin Maria R. Leinbach Franklin and Marshall College Heidleberg H. Belle Martin Stewartstown Joseph Ne New York The Press Council Reformed Church Board of Christian Education Religious Press of America Leinbeh Messenger

Religious Education Leader Dies Honored Broadly

The obituary notes his service with the Near East Committee and later roles on the Interdenominational Council of Religious Education executive committee and general board of trustees. He served on the Periodicals Publishers Inst board and the American Society of Church History. He belonged to the American Academy of Political and Social Science and several academic honor societies, and was a Mason and Rotary member.

Near East Interdenominational Council of Religious Education Publishers Inst American Society of Church History American Academy of Political and Social Science Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Phi Beta Kappa Alpha Sigma Phi Alpha Masons and Rotarians

Keystone Guard Is Held Ready

Pennsylvania moved to wartime readiness as Governor James summoned the State Defense Council into immediate session. State police and the newly organized Home Guard were ordered held in readiness for any eventualities amid concerns over sabotage.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania James State Defense Council

Army sheet sizes and exhibit totals noted in Toledo

The standard enlisted sheet size is 63 inches by 108 inches or 63 by 108 inches. A Toledo museum opening features scales weights and measures with 300 exhibit items.

Toledo

Dial 3424 For Your Socials

By dialing 3424 you may inform friends when you entertain guests travel or return home. The Star invites publication of all such notices on this page.

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C. F Berry Grove Edward McDonald Charles Town Donald Eyster Halltowh Richard Veitel Fritz Voitel Douglas DuShane Hagerstown H. D.fuller Sam Gugino Miami Bla Atlantic Coast Independent Distributor’s Association Havana Cuba Gugino Nancy Larry Agnes Larry Liberty Avenue Handley High School Foster Reeder Mount Victoria, Md W. A. Baker Thornhill Manor Useepa Island Photo By Frank Turgeon, Jr Hollie Brockenborough McCormac, Jr Old Stone Church Evelyn Edmunds Montgomery Ronceverte McCormac Y MacKenzie Tabb, Jr Nellie Huffman Parkway T. F. Hardesty Brooks’ Pharmacy Rexall Store Miller Bros. Proprietors Huntsberry Omiss Tyson Shanholtz Paul Shanholtz Capon Bridge Morris Lockes Morris Locke Berryville C. L. Golliday Stephens City Lester Golliday Carmen Zinn Charles Gruber York Sylvan Ashworth John Carlisle W. S. Carlisle Emily Carlisle Prank Ashworth Charles Cole Woodland Avenue Benrus ‘Shockproof Watch Tor Thomas Credit Jewelers N. Loudoun Helen Follett Betty Grable Underwood’s Bakery N. Loudoun St Mr. March Annual Stockholders’ Meeting Just Agnes Lovett Brothers Roberta Lee Valley Paul Leinbach lPifer Company Keystone Guard Guitars Miles West Virginia College of Beauty Culture O. G. Martin W. King St. Martinsburg Barbara Bell Barbara Winchester Evening Star N. Y
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