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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1940
Page
8
Calendar notes an 8:00 p m meeting of Frederick Sosge aid at Mrs Russell Robertson home in Stephens City followed by an 8:00 p m meeting of Dorcas Chapter of the Woman's Guild at the church Sunday School room, and a 10:00 p m dance at Winchester Golf Club.
Geraldine Brown hosted a party at her Clearbrook home in the afternoon to celebrate her fourth birthday. The interior used a green and pink theme with a giant centerpiece cake. Guests from Brucetown Ridgeway and Inwood attended, including Mildred and Donald Faircloth, Mrs. Hubert Faircloth and others, plus Elmer and Doris Dorsey and the Shiley family.
A series of social visits unfold as Mr. and Mrs. Lester Forney and Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Riley depart on a motor trip through Texas and Mexico visiting relatives in Freeport and Gulf Coast sites. Separate guests arrive from Chicago Wilmington Del Brooklyn N Y Falls Church Va Washington and Strasburg to visit local residents and partake in regional sightseeing exchanges.
A long list of residents and guests travel between Washington D C Cumberland Md Portsmouth Va Richmond Va Roanoke Va and Clarke and Winchester as families host relatives and friends. Out-of-town guests include Mrs Madge Williams Mrs Bertia Chismore Mr William Lamp and Miss Mollie Reid with extended visits by the Carbaughs the Warrens and the Manuel siblings during weekends and trips along Skyline Drive.
Burnt Church delegates to Massanetta including Ruth Mee Evan Balis Jean Bullock Dorothy Snyder Alma Orndorff Frances Carpenter Boyd Unger John Perry Nail Herley DeHaven Miss Julia Braithwaite Mrs Carrie M Clayton Mr and Mrs John Smoot and children John Jr and Frieda of Sunnyside went to New York earlier in the week for a visit to the Worlds Fair.
Mrs Harry Warren and daughters Averyl Cat Bubbles and Kay spent several days in Hampton Pa with Mr and Mrs Walvin Warren. They were met by Mr Harry Warren and toured the Gettysburg battlefield.
Winchester and northern Virginia youths plus nearby West Virginia residents expected for a Saturday dance at Winchester Golf Club from 10 to 2. The event will feature a porch and pool area with tables set and an orchestra providing music as attendance grows.
The regular meeting of the Frederick Circle Ladies Aid Society is set for eight o clock tonight at the home of Mr and Mrs Russell Robertson of Stephens City. Miss Robertson leads the devotional and Mrs Alfred Snapp, the president, will supervise the business session. All members are urged to attend.
McKinley chapter No 19 O E S meets Monday evening July 8 at 8 with Mrs Nell Rainero Virgin ia Worthy Grand Matron as guest. A 6 30 banquet at George Washington Hotel precedes the meeting and members are urged to gather in the hotel lobby at 6 15.
The Margaret Collins Denny and the Comrade Bible classes will hold joint sessions on Sundays in July and August. On July 7 at 9 45 Mrs. D M Sprinkle leads the worship and Mrs J F Bly teaches both classes.
The Dorcas chapter of the Woman's Service Guild of the Century Reformed Church will meet tonight at 8 o'clock in the Sunday School room.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the South End Hose Company met in the company hall on Tuesday evening with about 30 members. They outlined plans for their annual Yard Party set for August 12 and concluded the meeting with a bingo party and refreshments. A full program for the yard party will be announced later.
Clarke County Virginia hosts a mix of guests and travelers including Mrs. James Riddle visiting in Norfolk with her son Lieutenant Commander Frederick L Riddle. Camp Carysbrook near Christiansburg welcomes Brooke Harris Elizabeth Beverley and Jean Randolph for a spell. Other visitors include Captain and Mrs Charles E Moore and son at Blue Ridge Summit and Miss Kathleen Morrison of Richmond visiting the Morrisons near Boyce.
The article argues that inner actions matter more than looks in marriage and advises calm responses to a husband's missteps. It notes nagging damages a relationship, suggests serene behavior, and recommends investing in quality hair brushes to aid daily grooming.
The column lists dozens of local households hosting relatives and friends from Wilmington Philadelphia Roanoke New York and elsewhere. Names include Mrs C H Iden Bobby Iden Roy E Potts Joan Jean Garland Potts James R Dakeman W D Bosserman Diana Brown and many more as they visit Buckroe Beach Berryville and surrounding towns during July.
Mrs Horace Smithy and family rest at Rose Hill with guests Mrs Charles McGuire and Mr Charles McGuire Jr of Washington. Henry Kerfoot and two children visit Miss S B Crown in Arlington. Crown's relatives T Rice Crown of Decatur also visit. McGehee family hosts relatives and guests from Mileston and Harrisonburg. Jean Randolph visits cousin Jean Carrington in Harrisonburg. Mrs Ralph Ware in Charles Town for her mother Coleman’s illness.
Richmond July 5 A Virginia Chamber of Commerce board meeting at Old Point Comfort July 11 will review state defense problems and inspect the Hampton Roads area. Reports by President James S Easley committee chairs and a Virginia defense program summary will be presented. J Vaughan Gary on taxation and government Jack G Holtzclaw on industrial development Allen J Saville on conservation and land use. A board tour of Hampton Roads will follow aboard L A Nolands Newport News yacht.
The U S Civil Service Commission announces open competitive exams for automotive mechanic Diesel to fill vacancies in the Public Roads Administration. Entry salaries range from 60 to 75 cents an hour. Applications due by July 11 to the Secretary, Board of U S Civil Service Examiners, Public Roads Administration, 1523 S Street NW Washington DC. Full details and blanks from Herman Lee at Winchester post office.
In a friend's home if you strongly disagree with a statement you should let it pass and avoid argument. When leaving a call during conversation say Excuse me, please. A hostess at a bridge party should shake hands with guests.
Police searched for three year old Deanie Miller who vanished during a city move. C B Partner halted a car carrying the Miller household goods and found Deanie on the running board smiling and clinging to the rear fender.
The WPA authorizes a $10,029 airway marking project statewide including roof painting marking obstructions and sign repairs. Sponsored by the Division of Aeronautics with $1,866. WPA provides $8,163 from WPA headquarters in Richmond.
The new tourist camp law requires guests to sign their name and car number in a permanent register and permits inspection by law officers. Camps must also submit to health and agricultural inspections of sanitary conditions. It is a misdemeanor to falsify names on registers. The act aims to curb unhealthy conditions and illegal immoral practices.
State Senator Aubrey G. Weaver says the State Highway Department will construct both Shenandoah river bridges at the same time. Separate bids will be sought for each span and for a Crooked Run bridge on Route 3. Bids for the river crossings are planned in about ten days.
Funeral services for Mrs Bowman were conducted at Refuge Methodist Church on Tuesday afternoon, with Rev Homer Welch leading. Burial followed at Green Hill Cemetery in Stephens City.
Henry Ford lauds newspapers as the best teachers noting their daily arrival and up to date information, highlighting their role in informing the public.
A directive reminds readers to send orders to the address printed in the accompanying box. The notice emphasizes following the box details exactly for delivery or responses.
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