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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1940

Page

8

Calendar of Monday and Tuesday club meetings

Calendar lists Monday events at 9 30 p m December meeting of Woman s Auxiliary Pres byterian Church 8 00 p m Madison Lodge I O O F East Boscawen street Tuesday 12 30 p m Lions Club luncheon hotel 3 30 p m Century Club with Mrs R T Barton South Washington street 8 00 p m Winchester Rebekah Association Odd Fellows Hall внимания

Madison Lodge, I. O. O. F East Boscawen Street Lions Club Century Club R. T. Barton South Washington Street Winchester Rebekah Association Odd Fellows Hall

Arrival of Mrs Hugh White and son from China

Mrs Hugh White and her son Mr W Bee Jr arrive in Bedford after safe passage from China. The missionary’s husband Rev Berwhite died there recently. Mrs White plans to join her daughter Mrs Sanford in Moorestown. Nearby gatherings honor Mr and Mrs William Bell Watkins Jr and host a list of local guests from Petersburg Middleburg and beyond.

Hugh W. White Southern Presum Church Mr. W. Bee Jr Bedford White Sanford Moorestown Berwhite China Ble Henry M. White Winchester Loucoun Street Presbyterian Church David Donovan William Bell Watkins, Jr Ber Walter Bosserman, Jr A. A. Baldwin Margaret Byrd Agnes Mitchell Virginia Watkins Della Meade Folly Winslow Margaret Minetree Petersburg Vicola Henry and Roland Mitchell Graham Frazer Dougherty Thomas Scully Harry R. Kern William Clagett Bendy McLeod Middlebure Haward Hudrins Richmond Barry Stinson Boston Mass Kh. K. Russell F. L. Tergent, Jr Bryn Mawr

Store Ad Promises Varied Gifts and Moderate Prices

Practical stationery, toiletries, pipe assortment, charms and tobaccos, Norris Exquisite candies, Xmas novelties and a store full of gifts. All moderately priced.

Norris

Shirley Warren Wins Appeal Over Nude Modeling Judgment

Shirley Warren 18 wins an appeal in Boston against a prior ruling that amateur nude modeling was immoral. The case concerns legality of posing nude for photographers after her release.

Shirley Warren Boston

Kline Couple Celebrate Golden Wedding at Home

Mr and Mrs A J Kline of 412 North Loudoun Street marked their fiftieth anniversary yesterday from 3 to 6 pm with family members and many friends in attendance. Attendees included their children V C Kline of Perrisburg PA and Bertha V Kline of the city, with Mrs Kline formerly Amanda McKee of Cross Roads VA.

A. J. Kline Loudoun Street V. C. Kline Pennsylvania Railroad Perrisburg Bertha V. Kline Presbyterian Church C. E. Ridgeway Esther Ridgeway Ruth Ridgeway Ridgeway W. Va Nora Parish Pearl McKnee N. B. Shingleton Charles Cole Charles Cole, Jr Justa Quick Robert Dechert Dan and Bill Elizabeth Hollingsworth W. E. Jones Mildred Jones Elizabeth Finnigan John Haines Mamie Shiley James B. Shull W. Eugene Adams Winchester Harrisburg

Modern Etiquette Q and A on hosting and correspondence

The guide advises that a guest should pay long distance charges by asking the operator and giving the amount to the hostess. It says do not add a return address on the envelope flap unless unsure of the recipient’s address. It notes three features of a successful dinner: congenial guests good wine and interesting conversation.

Social Roundup of Local Residents and Visits

A weekend guest list includes Miss Margaret Minetvey of Petersburg and visitors such as Mr Jack Munhall in Washington. Addresses social activity at the New Year’s Eve dance, hospitalities across Winchester Martinsburg and Mt Jackson, with multiple local residents traveling or hosting events.

Walter Bosserman, Jr Margaret Minetvey Petersburg Jack Munhall Washington Philip W. Boyd George Washington Hotel Dorothy Page Wissler Frank Wissler Mt. Jackson

Old Fredericktown Garden Club Meets for Christmas Decorations

The Old Fredericktown Garden Club meets Wednesday at 3 PM at Mrs. Herbert Larrick’s home on West Clifford Street with Mrs. L. M. Allen as assistant hostess. Miss Katherine Kern will present a paper on The Legends of Christmas Decorations and members share informal or formal holiday table decorations. Circle No. 7 of Braddock Street Church led by Mrs. E. L. Keller meets Tuesday at 8 PM at Mrs. John H. Rosenberger’s home 124 West Boscawen Street for a special Christmas program and a call to attendance.

Harriet Krise Winchester American Association of University Women George Snarr South Stewart Street H. G. Balthis E. E. Harbaneh Old Fredericktown Braddock Street E. L. Keller John H. Rosenberger West Boscawen Street Keller

Gentle Guide to Camomile Rinse For Hair Lightening

The article discusses hair color between blonde and brunette and notes camomile rinse as a home lightening method. It describes preparing two tablespoons of camomile leaves with a quart of boiling water, steeping, straining, and using after shampoo without rinsing. It cautions against harsh shampoos and mentions bleaching risks.

Christmas Party Held by Brad dock Street Methodist Circle

Circle number six of Brad dock Street Methodist Church hosts a Christmas Party tomorrow at 7 45 PM in the Woman's Auxiliary Room led by Mrs Kathryn M Whetzel. A program and gift exchange follow. Guest gifts are requested. Mrs J W Rosenberger presents the lesson. Hostesses include Mrs Laura Anderson and Mrs Edna Minor. Girl Scout Council outlines troop projects and a carol sing along with a townwide gathering at Mrs Dan Lupton’s home. The Junior Century Club misses its Wednesday meeting due to holidays. The Loudoun Street Presbyterian Woman's Auxiliary meets with a program titled Looking Through Christmas Windows and a Joy Gift collection.

Braddock Street Girl Scout Council Fellowship Club Country Farm Dan Lupton Washington Street Loudoun Street

States and paupers barred from voting list

M D A Paupers are barred from voting in Alabama Delaware Maine Massachusetts except veterans Missouri New Hampshire except veterans New Jersey Rhode Island South Carolina Texas Virginia and West Virginia.

Alabama Delaware Maine Massachusetts Missouri New Hawnshire New Jesey Rhode Tard South Carolina Texas Virginia West Virginia

Champion Recruiter Elaine Bassett Sparks North American Fame

From Dallas Texas Elaine Bassett the champion recruiter of North America is known for her famous Canadian Join-the-Army posters. Her face aided recruitment and has been chosen to perform a similar service for Uncle Sam. She is the daughter of a Baptist minister.

Elaine Bassett North America Dallas Texas Winsom c Lass Uncle Sam

Plane Using Charcoal Makes Flight In Italy

In Milan near Taliedo airfield a Breda aircraft powered by a gasogene charcoal gasifier reportedly flew. Constantino Mazza piloted the craft, which used 99 pounds of charcoal and a 77 pound gas furnace to convert it to gas. A Milan to Rome test flight is planned.

Rome Il Messaggero Constantino Mazza Taliedo Milan

Farewell for Mrs. Mary Warnick at Mount Hebron

Large funeral service held yesterday for Mary Elizabeth Warnick 30 who died at her mother's home on South Cameron Street. She was born June 11 1910 in Frederick county and was widow of Rufford Warnick. Survived by daughter Clara Westernport Md brother Lawrence Clark and sister Mrs Rob ert Rogers. Burial followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery with pallbearers Hoye Riley Marshall Smith Harold Rowe George Taylor Burton Ritter Clyde Sibert.

Mary Elizabeth Warnick John Clark South Cameron Street Clara Westernport Lawrence Clark Frederick County Robert B. Rogers Cephas Fahnestock L. G. Bridgvers Dettra Mount Hebron Cemetery Hoye Riley Marshall Smith Harold Rowe George Taylor Burton Ritter Clyde Sibert

Virginia Senator Tuck Announces Candidacy for Governor

Senator Tuck declares he will wage an active aggressive campaign for the Virginia gubernatorial nomination. He thanks supporters, vows to fulfill duties if elected, and notes wide friendships from upland to coastal Virginia. Born September 28, 1896 in Halifax, he is the son of former delegate Robert J. Tuck and descendant of Capt. W. M. Tuck, with education at local schools and Washington and Lee University.

Commonwealth Virginia Tuck Halifax Red Bank Halifax County Robert J. Tuck State House of Delegates Halifax County Board of School Trustees Capt W. M. Tuck Pickett

Senator Tuck’s Career Highlights in Virginia Legislature

The article outlines Senator Tuck’s education at county schools and Hargrave Military Academy plus William and Mary and Washington and Lee where he earned an LL B in 1921. He began service in 1923 in the Virginia House of Delegates, serving to 1930, then in the State Senate from 1932 to 1940, aligning with the Byrd regime and supporting pay-as-you-go road policies and farm legislation.

Chatham Training School Hargrave Military Academy William and Mary College Washington and Lee University State House of Delegates State Senate Tuck House of Delegates

Direct Hits on Italian Warships Reported by R A F

Cairo reports five direct hits on a grouping of Italian cruisers and destroyers during a British air raid on Naples Saturday night. The R A F communique also said two Italian battleships were attacked but no direct hits claimed on them. The five hits caused four large explosions among the smaller vessels.

Cairo Egypt Naples

Also Mentioned on This Page

Woman's Auxiliary Hugh White and Son Robert Portner New York and Weshirmon R. F Byrd Mary O’fallon St Louis Annie Himbling Berryville University of Virginia Messrs Grace Nelson Lewis Allen Robert Boy Brad Beverly Brooks’ Pharmacy Arrow Paris McGregor Young Men’s Sport Shop G. W Margaret Clarke King-Smith School Justin Funkhouser Fairmont Avenue and &O Pingley & Carper Plaza Cleaners Huntsberry Edward Williams Front Royal Murial Bohrer Cumberland, Md Alice Bush East Piccadilly Street Martinsburg Clarence Keller George T. Barnsley Roy Cather Montgomery County Farnsley J. W. Barnsley Harrisonburg Ray Rinker Ray Rinker, Jr Nacogcoches Roy Hockman Lynchburg Jim. Lockhart Bufflick Road Monogram The Pifer PR & Company Ine Europe Claudette Colbert Helen Follett Underwood Underwood’s Bakery N. Loudoun St Champ Italy Warnick Christmas Flowers Co B. Smalts & Son Haldeman Haldeman’s Creamery Sunshine Cleaners East Piccadilly Colonial Beauty Shoppe E. Piccadilly St Santa United Food Barbara Bell Winchester Evening Star New York, N. Y
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