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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1941

Page

8

Rehearsals and social notices fill Monday evening

Social and personal items list rehearsals for The Late Christopher Bean at the American Legion building and Lions Club luncheon, Century Club meeting, and Rebekah Association gathering with a large guest list and local social updates from Roanoke district. Charles R. Rowe reenlists in the U S Navy and heads to Norfolk aboard George Washington.

Lions Club Century Club Washington Inn Henry Gilpin Christopher Bean Rebekah Association Odd Fellows

New Officers Named for Boyce 4-H Club

The Boyce 4-H Club elected Marion Collis as president Billy Burber as vice president Hilda Suddith as secretary Hazel Mercer as reporter and Leonard Morehead as song leader. The Virginia Classis Missionary Society of the Reformed Church plans a Winchester gathering March 27. The Century Club meets at the Washington Inn tomorrow at 3 30 p.m. Mrs Henry B Gilpin hosts with Mrs Lewis M Allen presenting Illustrious Colombian Patriots Simon Bolivar and Francisco de Paula Santander.

4-H Club of Boyce Marion Collis Billy Burber Hilda Suddith Hazel Mercer Leonard Morehead Virginia Classis Missionary Society of the Reformed Church Winchester Century Club Washington Inn South Stewart Street Henry B. Gilpin Lewis M. Allen Simon Bolivar Francisco de Paula Santandar

Mary Martha Class To Meet Tomorrow

Grace Lutheran Church members of the Mary Martha Class are scheduled to meet Tuesday evening February 11 at 7 30.

Mary Martha Grace Lutheran Church

Modern Etiquette Q and A on wedding ceremony roles

The guidance covers flower girls placed at both aisle heads to lead the recessional after the ceremony. Invitations for a formal dance should be sent two to three weeks in advance. Dinner guests should not converse with a servant during meals.

Mardi Gras Envoy Named From Houston Miss Jane Colhoun

Miss Jane Farish Colhoun aged 18 was chosen to represent Houston at the 1941 Mardi Gras in Galveston Texas. An amateur dancer and actress she is a direct descendant of Jefferson Davis. Officials expect representatives from many states and Pan American countries to attend.

Jane Farish Colhoun Houston Galveston Tex Colhoun Jefferson Davis

United Daughters of the Confederacy Meet Thursday

The Turner Ashby Chapter will meet Thursday February 13 at 3 o'clock at Mrs. R T Barton’s home on South Washington Street. Members are reminded to bring ten pennies. The Northern Virginia Power Company kitchen notice appears prior.

Northern Virginia Power Company U. D.C Turner Ashby The United Daughters of the Confederacy R .T. Barton South Washington Street

Women's Auxiliary Meeting and University Women Reports

The Women's Auxiliary of Winchester Memorial Hospital holds its regular meeting tomorrow at 3 30 in the Nurses Home on West Clifford street. The Winchester Branch of the American Association of University Women met Saturday at Mrs Arthur Robinsons home with books reviews of Fielding's Folly The Vanishing Virginian and The Story of the Human Race. Circle meetings of Braddock Street Methodist Church are scheduled for 2 30 and 8 o'clock tomorrow and tonight at homes on Fairmont Avenue North Braddock street Valley avenue and North Braddock street. D A R meets Wednesday with an important agenda.

Winchester Memorial Hospital West Clifford Street Winchester American Association of University Women Arthur Robinson Robert Underwood I. C. MacCallum Fielding Frances Parkinson Keyes James A. Miller Rebecca Yancy Williams Harold Rowe Henry Thomas Braddock Street Methodist Church W. W. McIntyre Fairmont Avenue McIntyre Mervel Adams North Braddock Street John Zeigler Valley Avenue

On the Run Beauty for Busy Girls

Beauty tips for busy women including posture, breathing, and facial relaxation to reduce tension. Advice covers hair brushing, scalp massage, salt rubs for circulation, and a home bath routine to enhance complexion and vitality. Readers are invited to submit beauty questions to the Beauty Box Editor with a stamped return envelope.

Beauty Box

DAR chapter meeting sets delegates for state and national events

Fort Loudoun Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution meets Wednesday at 3 o'clock in the Handley Library to elect delegates for the state and national conventions. Queen Esther Class To Meet Tomorrow. Grace Lutheran Sunday School class meets tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. Full attendance desired, officers say today.

Fort Loudoun the Daughters of the American Revolution Handley Library Grace Lutheran Sunday School

Stephenson Mission Study Class Changes Meeting Place

The Stephenson Mission Study class changes its meeting location from the home of Mrs A L Omps to the home of Mrs R B Moore. The announcement states the shift for tomorrow afternoon at 1 o'clock.

Stephenson A. L. Omps R. B. Moore

Community club reports on charity drive and convention planning

The Epsilonter of Beta Sigma Phi met at the George Washington Hotel to discuss the Salvation Army drive, the Danville state convention, and the Winchester hostess role for 1941. Minutes note publication changes for The Talisman and an Editors Committee, with a quiz program and plans for Founder's Day and Ritual of Jewels events.

Beta Sigma Phi Interna George Washington Salvation Army William M. Glaize Secre- Danville Virginia Winchester Danville Mae Burch Dorothy Robertson Betty Starner George Snider Louise Butsler Ruth Solenberger

Gone With The Wind Returns To The Capitol

David Selznick's Gone With The Wind in the Capitol this week in its original uncut version is attracting big audiences. The film set box office records, with a 1940 total around 32 percent of all grosses and millions in attendance across the years. The 5 day opening run resumes with the same uncut edition that played last season.

David Selznick Capitol Saskney Margaret Mitchell Scarop Gone Barbara Bell

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