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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1941
Page
8
A humorous yet practical health note advises addressing underlying causes of facial lines. It links sleep, nutrition, stress, and circulation to skin health, recommending breathing exercises, walks, rest, cheerful socializing, and gentle daily skincare to prevent wrinkles.
In Unger, West Virginia on December 26 Mr and Mrs Isaac DeHaven of Picardy Maryland helped the mother with three hogs. Mrs J W Brannon of Whit stope visits relatives. The sale by Mr Jim Omps was postponed to New Year. Mrs Harry Bageant and daughter Ona Mae visited Mr and Mrs Troy Dick. Several locals assisted with hog butchering last Saturday.
Brush Creek Virginia residents report a busy period of visits and family gatherings. Master A V Dailey and his sisters Anne and Pattie spent time with grandmother Mrs Laura V Dailey. Visitors included Raymond L Heironimus Jr and sisters Elsie Frances Heironimus and Anne Shillingsburg from Washington DC, Lucille G Dailey of Siler Virginia, J R Whitacre and wife from Martinsburg, Alva H Lamp and family, E L Gray with Clyde Collins, and Ruth Kerns helpers. Janney Adams welcomed a newborn boy at their home near Siler. Others assisted with butchering included Normal De Haven, E L Gray, Arnold Dailey, Abige Whitacre, and Ruth Mauzy. Paul B Heironimus and family of Hagerstown Maryland visited Fervin O Heironimus. A P Whitacre traveled to Winchester on business.
Brucetown residents note Elmer and Mrs. Dorsey and family vacationing in Florida. A shower honored Mr. and Mrs. Leo Price who wed recently in Hagerstown, with gifts from neighbors. William Russell injured a finger at a saw mill. Mrs. Mary Whettell returns to Romney after visiting here. Herbert Fishel returns from Washington, D C.
Cross Roads Virginia reports Rev. M L Zirkle conducted regular services at Fairview Sunday afternoon with Holy Communion administered. The Fairview cemetery received a good spring clean and is in fine condition. Mrs W W Hicks and Mrs W Line visited Winchester on Monday.
Mrs H Stewart Lewis of Suffolk announces the engagement of her daughter Susan Gordon Dabney Bolling to Robert Carter Randolph of Boyce. Kathleen Haymaker of White Post wed Roy William Ferguson in Winchester. couple to live in Clarke County. Irene Merrill marries M H Bittinger at Mrs J B Bittinger’s home. Bittinger to teach at Hampden Sydney College. Local dinners and social events include the Jacksons hosting a family dinner and the Sjostroms sharing a Swedish Smorgasbord. Invitations go to Eleanor Perry’s party in Charles Town. Frances Carper and George Shade wed in Williamsport Maryland.
Friday at 8:00 p m weekly meeting of the Woodmen of the World is held at Odd Fellows Hall.
Mr. and Mrs. Dale Baker of 249 West Street announce the engagement of their daughter Katherine Beverley Baker to Manley Olin Simpson Jr son of Mr. and Mrs. Manley O Simpson of Front Royal. The wedding is planned for the spring. Miss Baker is a former Apple Blossom Festival Princess and represented Handley High School in her senior year.
Renowned Baltimore organist Ralph Raxroph will perform at Market Street Methodist Church on Sunday December 28 during both morning and evening services. A pupil of Edmund Ender he has appeared in the south and east and is familiar to Winchester audiences from multiple recitals at the Ebert Memorial organ. The evening program will be an organ concert followed by a brief service of evening prayers. Public invitation issued.
In room dining follows the regular menu but special dishes may be prepared if requested. Guests should arrive five to ten minutes before the luncheon hour. Invitations to weddings may be recalled only for grave reasons such as a sudden death or a serious accident.
Mrs. F A Vandersmith of Grimes underwent an appendicitis operation at Memorial Hospital and is recovering. Miss Norma Richards of Angertona Terrace visits New York City and teaches at Boyce High School. Various residents plan holidays with relatives in Washington Newport News and Philadelphia.
The Lutheran Church of Our Saviour will present a Sunday School entertainment this evening at 7 30 o clock. Miss Grace Carpenter has arranged a varied program to be performed by the Sunday School classes. A treat for all attendees and presents for teachers and the primary class will be given. Everyone is invited.
Social personal and club notices are requested by dialing The Star 3424 for all listings and messages.
Middletown Virginia residents welcomed relatives from Baltimore Washington Berryville and Frederick with Christmas gatherings. Families visiting included the Steeles Kern Ogden Steele Sperry and Cornwell households. War Department Captain A F Weirich and local repairs for winter farm machinery noted.
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