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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1940
Page
8
The schedule lists an installation of officers by Winchester Rebekah Lodge at Odd Fellows Hall in the evening and the Market Street Church Woman's Missionary Society monthly meeting at 512 North Loudoun Street, with events in the evening.
A reunion of former Scouts led by Mr Cooper marked his 50th birthday at White Rock Lodge on the Capon River with swimming games and a decorated birthday cake. Guests included Charles Massey Taylor Simpson Ralph Bailey and many others. Fourth of July guests planned at Kenmore Manor include Mrs Gordon and Baltimore residents. Marjorie Huffman engaged to Harold Teets. Mrs. Rinker improving after two weeks in hospital.
Descendants of George John and Robert Webber plan their annual reunion at Jordan Springs near Stephen son on Sunday July 14, with a backup date the following Sunday in case of bad weather. Recreation committee includes Mrs Albert Webber Mrs Edith Webber Miss Gladys Webber Miss Anna Mong and Mrs Forbes Gregory. Bertha Webber is president Hazel Morrison secretary. Singing and many games are planned with all friends and relatives asked to arrive by 10 30 AM.
Mr and Mrs Gorham announce the birth of a son at Memorial hospital on June 26 Mrs Gorham is the former Miss Lucy Kercheval of near Berryville Mr Gorham is connected with Montgomery Ward and Co store Other item notes J R Strode of Boyce Va underwent emergency appendicitis operation Sunday condition described as about as could be expected today
Miss Charlotte Armel wed Mr. Orndorff in Martinsburg with a navy dress and red rose corsage. The couple will live in Martinsburg after a trip to Richmond. Meanwhile births, visits, vacations, and hospital updates populate Martinsburg society as residents travel to Florida and New York and relatives share news from Winchester Memorial Hospital.
The Q A covers a vacationing man who boasts of his status as ill-bred egotist or four-flusher. It advises guests to avoid finger sugar handling unless tongs or a teaspoon is provided. It also notes a man should not walk directly in front of a woman when possible.
Miss Nettie Carbaugh visits in Falls Church Virginia while Miss Mary Criscan stays with Mrs. Lovett in Stephens City. Debby Baublitz of Washington visits relatives in Stephens City. Arlington guests Sherman Montgomery and Julia Steele join Julian Steele this past weekend. Phyllis Montgomery arrives in Stephens City to visit her sister. Cecille Gessner from Annapolis Md arrives to spend summer with the Williams family. Mrs Quarles returns home to Reuther Glenn after two months here. Mrs Charles Byrd from Atlanta leaves after weekend in Berryville. Jonedith Henry visits Billie Wyvell in Silver Spring Md. William Bennett visits friends in South Boston Va. C E Johnson leaves for Oklahoma after visiting sisters. Mrs Johnson remains in Ridgefield NJ for extended visit. Mr and Mrs Anderson spend weekend in Pittsburgh with Duke alumnus Johnny Long. Mr and Mrs S E Brown of Albin travel to Washington Philadelphia and New York for the month. Harvey Mudd of St Louis is guest of Miss Minnie Baker. Hunter Maddox spends summer in New York City for Columbia University studies. Mrs Richard Duvall to host a small dinner. Mrs Mallie Rush of East Piccadilly treated for pneumonia at Memorial Hospital.
The Winchester Little Theatre postpones tonight's 7 30 oclock regular meeting to next Tuesday due to cast unavailability. Members and friends are invited to attend rehearsals for You Cant Take It With You in the city auditorium at 7 30 every evening except Saturday and Sunday.
Community notices show Greenway United Brethren Church planning a Yard Party for Saturday evening July 13. Market Street Missionary Society meets tonight at 8 at Mrs. Henrietta Capper’s home 512 North Loudon Street with Mary Carper hosting as plans are laid for the August public meeting and picnic. The W C T U social scheduled for next Friday night is indefinitely postponed with date to be announced.
In Millwood Virginia Capt and Mrs Ewart Johnston hosted tea Friday for Mr and Mrs William B Watkins and guest Miss Alice Hawkins. Attendees included Mrs J Delafield Dubois Miss Dubois Mrs Alexis Sommaripa Miss Mary Lewis and others. A buffet supper followed hosted by Mrs Earl Boy Ed and her daughter Vaida.
A large list of guests gathered at Winchester for the wedding of Miss Fenton Nelson and Mr. John Scully on Saturday night. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. William B. Watkins and many relatives and friends from Clarke, Baltimore, and Millwood Avenue, with weekend visits by Mr. William Johnston of Baltimore and others from out of town.
An older advisory piece warns against stern facial expressions and habitual chin pulling, noting deep lines and aging effects. It contrastingly praises laughter and positive facial manners while advising nightly skin massage and strict grooming habits for a composed appearance. It also covers stocking fit and color choices to flatter legs.
Washington mourns Pat McKenna veteran White House doorkeeper for 37 years after he died of a kidney ailment on the anniversary of his 1903 hire. President Roosevelt led official sorrow as the longtime city character passes at age 65. Roosevelt had previously urged his quick return in a letter.
Visiting firemen joined parades and entertainment at the annual firemen jubilees for western Maryland volunteer companies. The climax comes July Fourth with a combined march by local and visiting units. Invited groups include the Queen Sylvia Band of Elkins West Virginia and Sharpsburg Pennsylvania drum and bugle corps. The jubilee runs through Saturday without formal business.
In Maryland 1000 to 1200 registered Democrats urged the Maryland delegation at the Republican National Convention to vote for Wendell Willkie. Tilghman said about 3000 telegrams from Marylanders petition the delegation, with 1000 to 1200 from free state Democrats, and predicted a strong, intensive Willkie campaign in the state.
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