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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1940

Page

6

Bride Doris Brinkman Weds Ronald Dolan in Cumberland

Miss Doris Virginia Brinkman daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Brinkman of Cumberland Maryland marries Ronald S Dolan son of Mr. and Mrs S W Dolan of Whitacre. The December 24 ceremony at the parsonage of Rev George W Stover followed by a Whitacre home reception and a holiday dinner at Cumberland for relatives and friends. Dolan serves in the Medical Corps at Fort George Meade. The couple plan to reside in the Maryland area.

Miss Brinkman Dolan Theodore F. Brinkman Cumberland Doris Virginia Ronald S. Dolan S. W. Dolan Whitacre George W. Stover National Avenue Winches Fort George Meade George B. Whitacre

Miss Warrington and Dr Grove Married This Afternoon

Miss Dorothy Warrington of Chevy Chase Maryland wed Dr Pem Grove son of Mrs W Berry Grove at the bride’s family home with Dr Charlie Warner officiating M Warman and Miss Mary Agnes Young were bridesmaids and W Berry Grove was best man Guests included John A Chew Donald Eyster and Edward McDonald Among out of town attendees were Mr and Mrs John Thomson Paul Rosenberger and Dr Robert Nelson The couple will reside in Leesburg After Christmas Mr and Mrs Earl Clowser returned from Staunton

Hebe Waters Vance Alexander Charles Lee Leesburg Vance Jackson Alexander, Jr Vv. J. Alexander Memphis Miss Warrington Dr. Grove Dorothy M. Warrington Chester Henry Warrington Chevy Chase Pembroke Thomson Grove W. Berry Grove Capt. Grove Summit Point W. Va Charlie Warner St. Albans Burlington N. C Agnes Gant Roger Gant Burr Powell Harrison, Jr B. Powell Harrison Church of the Holy Comforter James S. Cox Elizabeth Helton Hayes Detroit, Mich Corinna Erwin Catherine Gilmer Gant Lalla Harrison Bedroom Elizabeth Gilmer Gant Lloyd William Williams Spartanburg Washington, D. C Evender McIver Erwin Darlington S. C Frank McCarthy, Jr Richmond Mr. Harrison Powell H. Harrison Langley Field Wythe W. Holt Hampton Minor Hudson Robert S. Lanier Elkridge Allen A. Davis, Jr Towson

Etiquette Answers on Wedding Cake and Serving at Dances

The bride cuts the first piece at the last course with attendants handling the rest. Buffet suppers are not for formal balls. Use butter knife rather than butter spreader for serving.

Local Weddings and Community Dances Highlight Loudoun Area

Miss Elethia Jones and Mr. Howard Moulden wed at Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church with Rev. Ronald S. W officiating. Also announces Leesburg benefit dance for Thomas Balch Library and New Year’s Eve plans at George Washington Hotel with numerous local couples listed.

Goose Creek Tavern Leesburg Thomas Balch

Dainty Underthings and Skin Care in Public Life

The article argues excessive perspiration harms social success and details cleansing routines. It describes daily bathing, heavy brushing, changing undergarments, and deodorant use as precautions against odor. It also covers acne like milia and whiteheads, advising cleansing, alcohol swabs, and minor extractions to alleviate skin flaws.

Local Residents Return From Holiday Visits Across States

Mrs. James Lindley Hatcher and family return to Washington after a week with the Hatchers in this city. Several guests visit Braddock Street Church groups and local families enjoy Christmas time with relatives in Kernstown and Front Royal, while others travel to New York City and Winter Park Florida for holiday time.

James Lindley Hatcher Margery Hatcher James L. Hatcher Washington, D. C R. F. Hatcher

President Plans Radio Address on Aid to Britain

President Roosevelt, drafting a budget and preparing a speech, signals a bold stance on aid to Britain. Officials say the address will air 9:30 to 10 p.m. and will soon be followed by a joint session message to Congress on January 6.

E.S.T Early Britain Lehman Roosevelt Congress Harold D. Smith Lucienne Boyer Paris Paris Soir

Local Firms Commended for Fourth Christmas Decoration Contest

R E Avey and C P McVicar of Winchester chambers praised citizens for cooperation in the fourth annual Christmas decoration contest. They listed honorable mentions including fire companies, Union Bank, Shenandoah Motor Co and others and thanked merchants who donated prizes.

R. E. Avey Retail Merchants Association Winchester Chamber of Commerce C. P. McVicar Chamber Andrew Bell Winchester Evening Star Charley Rouss Fire Company Friendship Fire Company Sarah Zane Fire Company South End Hose Company Union Bank Winchester Cold Storage Hodgson and Brown Colonial Art and Craft Shop Chapman Motor Company Pine Motor Company Shenandoah Motor Company Reid Lunsford’s Chamber of Commerce Cc. P. McVicar

Everharts Host Christmas Day Gatherings

Mrs. L. Pearl Everhart and Mr. Rhett Everhart welcomed guests on Christmas Day including Harvey Lance of Cornell University Ithaca NY Ralph Snapp and Robert Banner of the city. Rhett Everhart returned Christmas Eve while Mr. and Mrs. William M. Glaize hosted an informal party at their home.

B. L. Snapp William Boyd L. Pearl Everhart William M. Glaize

Nazis Ready To Fight In Greece

The report notes January end troop concentrations in southwestern Romania aim to pressure Yugoslavia and push Belgrade toward German wishes. It suggests a brake on Soviet designs to occupy Moldavia and Danube mouths and cautions Turkey on its treaty with Britain. Soviets moved 30 crack divisions into Bessarabia on the Romanian frontier.

Romania Yugoslavia Belgrade Moldavia Danube Turkey Britain Greece Bessarabia Rumanian

Smart School Frock Pattern For Girls Size 4 6 8 10 12

Barbara Bell Pattern No. 1276 B offers a wool plaid or velveteen frock for children aged 4 to 12. It doubles as a spring suit with tailored blouses, includes calot, requires 1 1/2 yards of 54 inch fabric for size 6, and features step by step sew charts for beginners. Pattern and book priced at 15 cents each, or 25 cents together.

Barbara Bell

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White House Joan Morgenthau Secretary of the Treasury Henry Mothau, Jr President Ts. Roosevelt Dutchess County N. Y Helen McClure F. I. McClure William Duvall Glascock C. W. Glascock Clarke County Brooks’ Pharmacy Haldeman’s Huntsberry Powell Harrison, Jr Miss Gant Mrs. Earl Clowser Mrs. Clowser Mrs. C. B. Ralston Staunton Piferompany Elethia Jones E. W. Jones Browntown Howard Moulden A. M. McCarroll Clearbrook Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Ronald Mary W. Bayer Lane Reed Handley High School George Washington Hotel Fred Ritter Rhodes Huntsberry Lester Arnold John Yare Robert Rea Steve Brown Charles Baker Rodney Lovejoy Clarence Sipes Bennett McCartney Martin Kermacy Harvey Kill Herman Stine Clarke Cooper Fred Glaize Raymond Kerlin Donald Weems B. B. Dutton Joseph Kalbach William McGuire Mollie Glass the Star Mrs George Snarr Irvan O’connell Beatrice O’connell R. C. MacCallum South Stewart Street Betsy Conklin Kitty Arnold Virginia Mudd Jean Whitham Anne Robinson Yvonne Pierce Susan Shryock Jane Carpenter Allan Bond Bobby Williams Pat Duffey Ben Dutton Charles Edward Stuart Billy Way Bill Shewan Bill Pifer Virgil Strader Dick Rhodes Eugene Babb Joe Schroth Philadelphia Mary Katherine Aulick Dorothy Ewing New York City P. G. Ireland Comrads and Mary Collins Denny Braddock Street Methodist Church John Ebert J.W. Ebert Amherst Street Judge Charleston S. M. Wisecarver Mary Wisecarver Herbert Wisecarver Winter Park, Fla Cecil Lupton Janet Loree Billy Arlington W. J. Lupton Kernstown, Va May Racey Mary Edgar Koontz C. E. Koontz Roy Ryden Messrs Ridgeley White Joe Thomas Leon Slaven Bruce Alexander Front Royal Duncan Gibb Eleanor Scully Bentley Thomas Virginia Russell John Scully Clarence Hardy Hot Springs Ark Robert Riley Giles Downing Rantoul, Ill United States Herbert H. Lehman New York Federal Deposit Insurance Cor E. Piccadilly Bell Clothes Shop Winchester Furniture Co South Main St Pingley & Carper Plaza Cleaners C. B. Smalts & Son National Ave Lovett Brothers N. Loudoun St Underwood Vienna Underwood’s Bakery Valley Pride United Food Stores Winchester Evening Star New York, N. Y
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