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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1941

Page

6

Social And Personal At Winchester Hospital Week

The February 3 meeting of the Women’s Auxiliary at Winchester Hospital planned a February 20 Valentine Card War event with committees for cards, cakes, prizes, decor, and publicity. A large lace tablecloth and napkins were donated for a hospital fundraiser raffle. Multiple marriages, births, and travels are noted among local residents, with Miss Mauverine Elizabeth Orn wedding and several family announcements.

Winchester Hospital Fons W. P. Boyd Marie Schmidt Punch J. A. Richard B. B. Dutton V. R. Stracer L M. Nulten Dudley Field Mauverine Elizabeth Orn Summers Orndorff Star ‘Tannery William Andrew Smith Berttie Smith George Smith Winchester Hagerstown St. Johns Lutheran Church Stonesifar

Rye Women Plan Florida Trip For Two Weeks

Monday Mrs Justin Funkhouser Miss Mary Warden Boyd and Miss Peggy Garvin of Rye New York will leave for Florida to spend about two weeks.

F. L. Sargent G. W. Riley Rocky Mount N. C R. B. Melton Olive Conners Florida Ella Peer Fisher Gary Ind Justin Funkhouser Mary Warden Boyd Peggy Garvin Rye N. Y

Chicago man William Payne visits Page couple for weekend

Mr. William Payne of Chicago Illinois arrived today to spend the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. W Nelson Page.

William Bennett Blacksburg Valley Avenue William Payne Chicago, Til W. Nelson Page

Modern Etiquette Q A on rings and dinners

A divorcee may wear the engagement ring on her right hand if the new fiancé approves, but should abandon the wedding ring. A formal dinner typically starts at eight o clock while an informal one begins around seven. When signing a hotel register a man should simply sign his name without Mr. title.

J. L. Porter Cleveland Ohio

Civic League hears Daniel Wright on European scene

Daniel Wright Jr recently returned from London and the Near East spoke at the George Washington Hotel luncheon. He traced postwar economic problems, Nazism, communism, and fascism, urged unity in democracy, and stressed aiding Britain to confront a serious, unsettled European and American balance.

Dan Wright, Jr Civic League George Washington Hotel George Snarr Daniel Wright, Jr London Near East Wright Germany England America Britain Europe Americas

Tricks With the Shampoo and Hair Care

An article explains how scalp glands secrete oil to protect hair and how overproduction or sweating can flatten hair. It recommends a local treatment using melted soap, borax, vinegar, and three washings with rinsings, plus a brain-stimulating routine and a warm bath followed by a cold shower for refreshment.

Home Demonstration Club Entertained By Mrs Trussell

Mrs. Guy Trussell hosted the Stephens City Home Demonstration Club for a session focused on making slip covers. A noon buffet lunch dubbed an indoor picnic was served as new members joined the group. The meeting drew many members and visitors, including several residents and guests.

Home Demonstration Club Trussell Guy Trussell Stephens City Elizabeth Sprouse Preston Carbaugh J.S. Jackson C. O. Watson Bris Randall Ridgeway Mises Mildred Lee Grove Alva Steele Genevieve Massie Fred Whitacre O. H. Phillips Lucy Dean Helen Venable Elizabeth Tillett

Market Street Stamp Club Meeting Monday Night

The Market Street Stamp Club meets at Market Street Methodist Church Monday night Feb 10 at 7 30. Officers will be selected and installed. Sixteen directors nominated officers at the Jan 28 meeting and will report.

Market Street Stamp Club Market Street Methodist Church Garland Evans Hopkins Paul Chamberlin Wilbur R. Johnston F. C. Beavers Wallace J. Lutz Betty Jo Stretchberry Stuart Bailey Harrisonburg Washington Monay Vermont Stateood

G A A Members Plan Card Party for Feb 20

February 6 meeting at American Legion Building approved a members only card party at Liberty Hall on February 20 at 7 45 pm replacing the tea. Members must sign up with Mrs Robert Grim by February 19. The turnout last month was favorable.

Girls Athletic Association American Legion Paul Tomney Liberty Hall Robert Grim

Church and group meetings slated for February dates

The Music Appreciation Group AAUW meeting is postponed to Monday Feb 17. The Woman's Auxiliary of Christ Episcopal Church meets Monday Feb 10 at 2 30 in Parish House. Bethany Circle Louden Street Presbyterian meets Monday night at 7 30 in Men's Bible room. Braddock Street Methodist Young Adult Class hosts guest speaker tomorrow at 9 45. all members asked to attend.

American Association of University Women Woman's Auxiliary of Christ Episcopal Church Bethany Circle Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Braddock Street

Travel Hell as Travel Reaches Vichy from Lisbon

Mr Wright and two doctors of the commission describe a six day delayed journey from Lisbon to Vichy France. They report bad Spanish train service, border inspections, scarce meals, and crowded delays. They fear rationing and disease spread but hope for relief if health improves.

Marseilles Mediterranean Wright Lisbon Vichy France Spain Neeneep Madrid Pyrenees Sports Center Station Custom House Bath

Mon golian idiot type described in old text

The passage defines Mongolian or mongoloid idiocy as a type of mental deficiency where the person has short thumbs and little fingers, a flat skull, and slanted eyes reminiscent of Mongolians. It notes the individual is cheerful, lively, and imitative.

Home Entry Reported at Stephens City Seeks Clues

The residence of Mrs Emma Sillik in Free City was broken into with valuables left in disarray. Neighbor Hazel Grim witnessed the event during a routine visit while Mrs Sillik was away in Towson Maryland and authorities continue an investigation.

J. L. Jones Gertrude Elizabeth O. L. Greathouse Watson W. Va Jones Home Honeycutt Emma Sillik Free City Sillik Towson Stephens City Hazel Grim

Fred Duncan Buys Waverly Farm in court sale near Clearbrook

Fred Duncan of Winchester bid 36,300 dollars for the 498 acre Waverly farm and orchard property of J W Robinson two miles southwest of Clearbrook. The sale occurred under a court order and included an old stone mansion a main house a large frame house with a dairy barn about 150 acres of orchard and a large spring.

Fred Duncan Winchester Waverly J. W. Robinson Clearbrook

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