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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1941

Page

8

Local Weddings Mark Morning Ceremonies in Area Churches

Miss Gretchen Smith Dorsey and Thomas B. Rosenberger wed at 11 in the Grave Springs Lutheran parsonage Albin in a quiet ceremony attended by immediate family. The couple, Handley High School graduates, planned a Pittsburgh and Kentucky honeymoon. Louise Brown and Harry Bryant wed January 11 in Upperville with Rev. McElory officiating. they reside with the bride’s parents. Dr. and Mrs. E. C. Stuart announce their son’s birth in Durham awaiting move to Winchester. Bertha DeHaven marries Nobal K. Unger in Winchester with plans to reside there.

Gretchen Smith Dorsey L. F. Dorsey Stephenson Thomas B. Rosenberger C. M. Rosenberger Hayfield B. B. Smith Grave Springs Albin Ein Nen Aneambhia Pittsburgh Kentucky Rosenberger Handley High School E. C. Stuart E. C. Stuart, Jr Durham N. C Piaursday Bro Stuart, Jr Winchester S DeHaven Unger Winester T. Swann Braddock Methodist Church Bertha DeHaven Nobal K. Unger Stewart DeHaven Gainesboro Rosie Butler

Virginia Beta Sigma Phis Publish State Magazine

Virginia Beta Sigma Phi chapters start a state magazine titled The Talisman edited by Roanoke for February. Each Virginia chapter will editor a future issue. A Salvation Army campaign note mentions support. A February 6 meeting will feature a Bee style Q and A on current chapter text.

Virginia Beta Sigma Phis Virginia Beta Sigma Phi

Charlie Barnett to Play for Peanut Party Dance

Charlie Barnett and his orchestra will perform at the Peanut Party Dance closing the First Peanut Festival’s two day program in Suffolk on January 28 and 29. Earle Elmore, dance committee chairman, announced the event details and the festival plans.

Betty Cross Suffolk Charlie Barnett Earle Elmore

Modern Etiquette Q and A on gifts and greetings

A guide explains handling broken engagement gifts by returning them with a courteous note and thanks. It also covers business phone etiquette using company or personal identifiers, and advises using a fork to eat ice cream served on pie.

R. J. Allen Company Dr. Brown

Social Items Invitation For Readers Notices

Readers are invited to share social news or personal items by telephone or letter to the Star. Contact numbers listed as 33 or 32 for submissions and notices.

The Star

Local social notes list visits and illness in Winchester

Several residents are mentioned with illness or medical care including Mrs. Burton Ritter at Memorial Hospital and others visiting relatives. Trips and events include trips to New York City Washington D C and a midwinter dance at Mary Washington College. Notable names include Miss Nancy Larrick Mr. and Mrs. Larrick Hackman and Miss Agnes Watkins among many social arrivals.

Jean Hamman Boyd H. Hamman Mary Washington College Fredericksburg

Clubs Officers Re-elected By Mary-Martha Class

The Mary MArtha Class of Centenary Reformed Church re elected officers for the coming year at a Thursday meeting held at Mrs. W O Zinn s home with no changes. Officers are Miss Elsie Snapp president Mrs B G Headley vice president Mrs Edward Goss secretary and Miss Ruth Thomas treasurer.

Centenary Reformed Church W. O. Zinn Elsie Snapp B. G. Headley Edward Goss Ruth Thomas

Hands Up for Beauty Inspection in Home Care Routine

A domestic worker faces seasonal grime as hands suffer from frequent water exposure. Tips include new lighter rubber gloves, daily emollients, weekly oil massages, and finger exercises. Cautions warn against strong bleaching agents and advise consulting a skin specialist for liver spots. Readers may send beauty questions to the Beauty Box Editor.

George Brent to Open Desert Training Camp for Men

George Brent, the athletic founder, plans a five acre desert health and training camp beyond Palm Springs on his land. He says it will be a rugged facility, not a dude ranch, inviting hardy men to learn cavalry riding and achieve peak fitness. Brent expects a capacity list of applicants before a winter opening with interest from film colony friends.

George Brent Palm Springs Brent

Music group hosts AAUW gathering on Schubert

The Music Appreciation class of the American Association of University Women will meet at a hostess’s home on West Clifford Street Monday at 7 30. The discussion will center on Schubert. A supper is planned at Christ Episcopal Church Church House tomorrow from 5 30 to 7 00. The Women's Auxiliary sponsors the event and invites all. Tickets are available by calling Mrs John Minnigerode at 1137.

American Association of University Women West Clifford Street Schubert Christ Episcopal Church Church House John Minnigerode

Millwood Social Roundup Clips From Virginia News

Little activity in Millwood reports Mr. and Mrs. William Bell Watkins hosting dinner with Mr. and Mrs. George H. Burwell. Mrs. Percy Randolph traveled to Baltimore to fetch Mrs. Ewart Johnston staying at Clay Hill before hospital care.

Percy Randolph Baltimore Ewart Johnston Clay Hill Capt. Johnston Union Memorial Hospital

Berryville Doctor Honored as Dinner Guest

Dr. F. E. Tappan of Berryville was the dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. G. Butler on Thursday night.

Lynn Keller Henry Holzapfel Hagerstown, Md F. E. Tappan Berryville And Ie G. Butler

Treasury Receipts and Debt Update January 23

The Treasury reports receipts of 10 412 214 94 dollars and gross debt of 45 169 970 986 52 dollars for January 23. The increase from the previous day is 6 114 408 93 dollars.

Washington the Treasury

Music Class of AAUW To Meet On Monday

Miss Harriet Krise serves as chairman for the Music Class of the American Association of University Women in the upcoming meeting scheduled for Monday. Members plan plans and discuss program details.

AAUW Harriet Krise

Layman L H Bruce to Speak on Pension Endowment Day

Elkton resident L H Bruce will speak at Winchester U B Circuit churches on Men s Day and Ministerial Pension Day. His talk titled A Layman s View of the Ministerial Pension Endowment Fund follows the circuit s progress toward a one million dollar endowment drive for pastors.

L. H. Bruce Elkton Winchester U. B United Brethren Church Bruce Leslie Shirley

Local Markets and Dairy Feed Prices Update

The Star lists daily price ranges for patent high grade and bran feeds, corn meal, oats, and various fowl, hog, and cattle feeds. It notes a detailed breakdown for 12, 24, 48, and 98 pound bags, with several lines on butter, milk fat, and dairy products, reflecting regional market activity.

Abel

Social notes from the Play House and Annefield

Edward Butler hosted lunch and bridge at the Play House with Mrs. Hugh M. Nelson Mrs. J. G. Burch Mrs. George H. Burwell and Miss Mary Page as guests. William Bell Watkins hosted a small dinner at Annefield with Mr. and Mrs. Stacy B. Lloyd Jr. to spend the weekend in New York City leaving today.

Edward Butler Play House Hugh M. Nelson J. G. Burch George H. Burwell Mary Page William Bell Watkins Stacy B. Lloyd, Jr New York City

Grimes Notes Local Social And Road Conditions

Grimes notes include visits by Lee N. Whitacre Commissioner of Revenue Rev C A Quenzel and others. David Sencindiver, Winchester rail line manager, buys Rich Hill farm and moves April first. Cold spell with rain and sleet created icy, slippery roads for the past week.

Isaac Erns Winchester and Wardensville Winchester Rich Hill Robert G. Clevenger Sincindiver DeKalb Russell, Sr

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