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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1941
Page
8
Weekly schedule lists Winchester Aerie No 824 Eagles at 7:00 p.m. 211 N Loudoun. Rebekah Association at Odd Fellows Hall at 7 00 p.m.. Kiwanis Club weekly luncheon at the hotel at 12 30 p.m. on Wednesday.
Mr and Mrs Atlamong learn of daughter and son in law Neal G Williams while in Honolulu where he serves in the United States Army Air Corps. Mrs Williams joined him in June. Newport News operatic company presents Trial By Jury and Cavalleria Rusticana with leading roles by Mrs William C Stuart and Mrs Latimont White. Vivian Currier of Newport News sings the Dr A T Baker role in the Gilbert and Sullivan piece.
Mr and Mrs J E Ware entertained at a turkey dinner for their youngest daughter Mrs Leonard Rosenberger of Washington. Seniors of Toms Brook High School will present a three act glass play with an orchestra and a boys quartet Thursday night December 11. Mr and Mrs Harold Shockey welcomed a daughter born last night in Memorial Hospital. Mrs Shockey is Muriel Zimmerman of Pennsylvania. Mr and Mrs B L Watkins hosted a dinner in Braddock Street home for the 15th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs W E Bridgeforth.
Invitation from Leesburg Assembly announces a dance on Friday December 26 from 10 30 to 2 30 in the School Auditorium Leesburg. Patrons include Mrs E B White Miss Alice Davis Mrs Westmoreland Davis Mrs Thomas Dudley Mrs Thomas M Fendall Mrs Charles F Harrison Mrs William Metzger Mrs Edwin G Rust Mrs Warner Snider Mrs J Armistead Welbourn and Mrs Harrison Williams.
Mr and Mrs Brown of Wheatfield Va receive congratulations on the birth of a daughter at Memorial Hospital today. Gladys Bean is the former Miss Gladys Bean. Various local service members and residents are noted visiting or preparing for assignments, including Lt Joseph Frye Jr sailing to Panama, Pvt Stover Clark returning to Camp Pendleton, and other local families visiting relatives or attending events in Winchester and nearby towns.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Church of Christ holds its regular monthly meeting at Mrs. W. L. Dudley's home Tuesday at 7 30 PM. All members urged to attend. The Winchester branch of the American Society of University Women meets Saturday at 3 PM at Mrs. John Scully’s 102 South Stewart Street. Mrs. Scully is assisted by Lola Moore Elizabeth Dunlap and E E Harbaugh. The program features the Latin Choir from Handley High School singing Christmas carols.
The Whitacre Missionary Society and Ladies Aid of Ebenezer Christian Church met at Mrs. Leon Smith's home in Gainesboro. After business, refreshments were served. They packed a large box for Mountain Mission School in Grundy, Virginia. Next meeting planned for January at Mrs. S. J. Goode's home on Monmouth Street.
A reader asks about dropping a handkerchief and if a woman should pick it up or wait for the man. Another asks if giving money as a house guest gift is acceptable with hostess approval. A third notes that the phrasing “I want to make you acquainted with” is poor form.
At Christ Episcopal Church Church House yesterday the Woman's Auxiliary elected Mrs. W. A. Baker president. Officers include Mrs. Clarke Cooper first vice president Mrs. B F Arthur Jr second vice president Mrs. Joan M Steck secretary and Miss Rebecca Beverley treasurer. The congregation will present Christmas gifts for the Mission in the Blue Ridge Mountains at Sunday morning service.
The Women's Missionary Society of Grace Lutheran Church will hold its monthly business meeting in the Men's Bible Class room on Thursday at 7 30. Circles will be reorganized and reports on 1941 work will be presented. A full attendance is requested.
Circle No. 8 of Braddock Street Methodist Church led by Mrs. Lynwood Hammond will host a covered dish supper at Mrs. E. P. Bean home 701 South Stewart Friday at 6 30 pm. All members urged to attend as final meeting of the year. Florence Messick of Elizabeth Town Pa is visiting her parents in Opequon and will return Friday. The Messicks and children Florence Frances and Letcher visited Mr and Mrs J E Martin of Clearbrook this Sunday. Mr and Mrs Martin plan to move to Frederick Md late this week.
The Fort Loudoun Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold its regular monthly meeting Wednesday December 10 at the home of Mrs. D E Leatherman with Mrs Leatherman serving as hostess.
Mrs. Goldie McIlwee serves as director for a Gainesboro Church Christmas program on December 21 at 5 30 p m. The program features a tableau, musical selections, recitations, and a playlet and the public is invited to attend.
Mrs B M Knight will entertain the Century Club tomorrow afternoon at her West Cecil street home after the 2:30 business meeting in the Red Cross room. Miss Mary Warden Boyd will read a paper titled Review of Current Broadway Hits.
Oakland Calif December 8 all schools in metropolitan Oakland were closed as an air raid precaution after reports a Japanese aircraft carrier might be off the Pacific coast. District Attorney Ralph Hoyt, chairman of the civilian defense committee, said the closure followed Washington advisement. The city school superintendent ordered immediate dismissal.
Berlin reports a Tokyo DNB dispatch stating Japanese air raids on Singapore sank two British cruisers. The Tokyo source cites a Hanoi dispatch to the Yominji newspaper as the authority.
Berryville Virginia residents host and visit relatives over weekends with social calls in Berryville. Notable attendees include Dr. James Bear from Union Theological Seminary, and many visitors from Washington Baltimore and Winchester. Guests travel between Berryville and nearby towns as part of community social life.
A dull guide urges readers to stop frowning by applying heavy massage cream after nightly cleansing. It teaches moving fingers upward and downward from neck to temples, using thumb and first finger to lift lines, with gentle tapping and ice massage to relax fibers and improve skin tone.
Johnsons mother Mrs Henry Lickey spent Friday in Washington DC. Louis Lickey returned to Berryville with his family for the weekend. Huttermans hosted Mrs Huttermans parents from Rochester NY who plan Canada as their future home. Mrs Clint Newcomb recently returned from Newport News after visiting son-in-law and daughter. Dr D Blanvon Allen remains in Winchester Memorial Hospital recuperating after appendectomy. George Levi hosted daughter Marion Levi who returned to Washington Sunday. E G Conner Sr and family hosted Dr and Mrs E Grayson Conner and son Gordon from Washington DC. Mrs I J White returned from Roanoke after week end in Berryville with Mr White. Alfred M Kerfoot and Miss Emily MacCormick attended Purcellville Library lecture by Auslander and author Audrey Wardemann Shelley descendant. Mrs Ralph N Dorsey left for Arlington to visit brother-in-law and sister Mr and Mrs Henry Kerfoot. Mr Dorsey and Mr Clay Carr Jr in Roanoke on business. Miss Ann Jones Berryville High School Commercial Instructor hosted visitors on Saturday.
The report lists numerous Berryville residents and guests, including Miss Virginia Jones of Alexandria and Miss Elsie Kyle Foley in Frederick, Md. It notes travels to Washington, D. C., football game attendance, and weekend visits by families such as the Crowns from Decatur and Griffings from Richmond, plus Reg Morrison recovering from appendicitis.
Manila dispatch cites Japanese radio from Taihoku Formosa reporting that warships have surrounded Guam and all large buildings on the island are ablaze. The account adds a stray line about mink behavior, noting their elusive maneuvers.
City Beverly Miller faces charges for drunk and costs listed. William Cloud charged with disorderly conduct and costs. Charles H. Dokes cited for reckless driving with fines. Carl Cresnel charged for drunk with costs. Fred Mills charged for drunk with 30 days suspended and costs. Robert Fitzgerald marked for bad check with 30 days in jail. Eugene Shade cited for contributing to delinquency of a minor with 30 days suspended and costs. County Paul Kuykendall cited for speeding with fine. Henry A. Riley cited for reckless driving with fine. Wilby W. Whitacre noted for drunk with fine.
In New York on December 9, crowds formed outside army navy and marine recruiting offices before opening. More than 100 men stood in line ready to enlist, with some traveling from nearby homes to join.
An air taxi operates from Wichita Kansas to Winnipeg providing free rides for young Americans who wish to join the Royal Canadian Air Force.
Barbara Bell Patterns No 1485 B lists sizes 32 to 46 with material needs. Size 34 needs 5 yards of 35 inch fabric and 3 yards of 54 inch fabric. Dickey requires ? yard 35 inch material.
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