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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1941

Page

8

Miss Anne Barnett Honored At Miscellaneous Shower

Miss Camille Wisecarver hosted a large miscellaneous bridal shower for Miss Anne Barnett with co hosts Mrs Ware and Mrs W E Henton. Guests received gifts from a shop themed display and each left with a bride style bouquet cake. Also noted were Society notices of Prof Walter Samsell visiting Winchester and local Bible class plans and engagements.

Anne Barnett Camille Wisecarver Anne Neville Barne Pope Ware W. E. Henyon Edward Barnett Jeanaby Annie Laurie Parker L. A. Parker Josephine Eleanor Griffith Alice Cary Pothamus Kitty Pothamus Rice Levi Harry H Burks Roy E. Potts Louise Bell James R. Dakeman A. B. Hummer Dorothy Kackley Ruth Berlim Mae Burch Aynwood H. Barnett G. W. Costello Bertha Costello Clifton Price Annie Lee Enders Elizabeth Hereford Gloria Ann Longérbeam Winter Sowere Edith Jones Walter Wisecarver

Social Etiquette on Party Invites and Bridge Rules

A hostess may invite guests from her own list for a combined party. Women may smoke at the card table if ash trays are provided by the hostess. The word conversation derives from Latin cum with and vertire to turn, meaning to turn in speech with another.

Community Meetings And Church Events In Local Area

Multiple local gatherings announced including a PTA meeting at Miller School on July 15 at 8 pm with speakers Mrs L D Kline and Mr T Russell Cather. Evangelistic Services at Kernstown Methodist Church run daily at 11 am with a 7 45 pm song service by the Young Peoples Choir.

Parent Miller School L. D. Kline T. Russell Cather Kernstown Methodist Church Young Peoples Choir

Patterson and Forsyth Babies Born in Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs Patterson announce the birth of a daughter at Winchester Memorial Hospital on July 5 Mrs Patterson was formerly Miss Anda Hiett. Mr and Mrs Frank Forsyth of Front Royal greet the birth of a daughter today at Memorial Hospital Mrs Forsyth was Miss Catherine Arnest.

Stewart Patterson Winchester Memorial Hospital Patterson Anda Hiett James Donald Kernstown David Lee Donald Sara Dick

Berryville area births and notable moves noted

Mr and Mrs Edgar Triplett announce a daughter born Sunday July 6 to be named Amaryllis Yvonne. Several locals spend time in Washington or visit family in West Virginia, with updates on travel, flu illness, and engagements. William H Kerfoot of Berryville gains acceptance to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute for aeronautical engineering in Troy New York.

Edgar Triplett Cork Street Amaryllis Yvonne William H. Kerfoot Berryville Rensselaer Polytechnic — Institute Troy N. Y Alfred M. Kerfoot Wilbraham Academy Wilbraham Mass Rensselaer Rensselaer Polytechnics Institute United States

Hair Turning Gray Attractive To Many Women

The piece argues gray hair can be stylish and attractive with proper care. It warns against harsh bleaches and blueing, favoring gentle shampooing, a bland melted soap routine, and dignified coiffures. It notes mixed ebony and silver can look elegant and cautions against careless styling.

Visitors and guests frequent Clarke County estates this season

Social notes list visitors and residents at Clarke County and nearby areas. Names include Carolyn and Frances Sparrow, L Kip Sparrow, T W Owen, Ormvia Wilson, Constance Sullivan, Walter Sullivan, Stephen Morris, Fistis Wade, Frances Clinch, Elizabeth Endicott, Bessie Sensner, Emily McCoull, Sally Page Andrews, Mary Bentley, Donna Neill, William Neill Jr., and families staying at Bouldercrest Ellwood The Tubyries The Vine yard Drury place King place and the Bungalow plus gatherings at South Church Street properties and Blue Ridge summer homes with routing between Richmond Washington Charlottesville and Shepherdstown.

Carolyn and Frances Sparrow Richmond L. Kip Sparrow New York T. W. Owen William Sparrow Bouldercrest Elizabeth Endicott Bessie Sensner Washington Emily McCoull

Luncheon in Berryville Honors Philadelphia Guest

Mrs Lorenzo Lewis hosted at The Barn in Berryville on Wednesday for Mrs Ryan Armistead of Philadelphia and Mrs Joan Dawson Winter of Leland Miss, with a large group of social guests. Also noted is the marriage of Bessie Van Lear Washington daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Scott Washington to Mr Harry Berger Goodwin in Germantown. Rose MacDonald of the State Board of Education plans to attend Forum Week at Radford Virginia focusing on Defense Through Education.

Harold S. Pope Dorothy Pope New Oxford Kenneth Goulden Hanover Berryville Lorenzo Lewis Ryan Armistead Philadelphia Mt. Hebron Tyson Dortch Joan Dawson Winter Leland Emily Powers Edward McC. Williams Kate Powers Rose Macdonald Richard Scott Washington Bessie van Lear Harry. Berger Goodwin Germantown State Board of Education Radford State Teachers College

Grimm Family Visit and Local Church Sermon Mentioned

Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Grimm and daughters Helen Avis and Colleen spend the weekend at Virginia Beach visiting Mr. Randolph Grimm employed there. Mr. Dan Leatherman will preach in Round Hill Baptist Church Sunday at 11 a.m. Mrs. George Seal Eston Taylor and their mother Mrs. Robert Baker of Sunnyside spent Thursday in Washington and were accompanied home by Miss Natalie Berry who will visit for some time. Mrs. H. D. Flood returned from Washington to Cork street home with Mrs. J. A. Massie who spent the day in Washington.

Lawrence Clark Bufflick Road New York Madelene White Dorcas the Reformed Church George Forney East Clifford Street Olen Grove Barbara Dayton Ohio Lyda Chapman Clifford Street Ormvia Wilson Washington Clarke County H. R.grimm Helen Avis Colleen Virginia Beach Randolph Grimm Dan Leatherman Round Hill Baptist George Seal Eston Taylor Robert Baker Sunnyside Natalie Berry J. H. Burnett Clarke Chatham Mr.Burnett Mrs. W. TL. Burnett

Notable Visitors and a Car Accident Near Blue Ridge

The piece notes Washington society figures visiting Cape May and Charlottesville guests staying with the Browse and Moore families. It mentions Mrs. William Cabell Moore of Washington and Virginia, who opened a Blue Ridge summer home, sustaining minor injuries when her car collided with Mr. Agnew’s on a mountain road near the highway. Dr. Moore aided at once.

William ,Cabell Moore Washington Virginia Blue Ridge

No Threat of Milk Shortage in Virginia

R G Connelly of Blacksburg and secretary treasurer of the state dairymen association said at the board meeting there is no threat to Virginia fluid milk. He reported dairy herds increasing across milksheds and boosted supply by 15 to 18 percent while cream and butter were being shipped into the state. Directors discussed their role in the food for defense program.

Richmond R. G. Connelly Blacksburg State Dairymen’s Association Virginia Speesmpe Connelly

Dance Attendance Highlights Clarke Residents in Charles Town

Clarke residents joined many at a Charles Town dance hosted by Miss Tillie Talbot. Attendees included Elizabeth Nece Clinch, Jean Neilless, Joseph Dorsey, Wm Kerfoot, Peter Chew, Richard Byrd III, Jeffrey Speardall, Robert Blair, William Blair, and guest Craighill Burks. Separately, Mr and Mrs Henry Mitchell and Rosalind Huidekoper dined with Ralph Richardson. several others planned visits and arrivals to Bellfield and Ellwood. A Blue Ridge Country Club supper is scheduled for July 13 for members and guests.

Washington Elizabeth Grammer Chalfonte Cape May Charles Town Robert Browse Millwood Clarke Tillie Talbot Elizabeth Neces Clinch Jean - Neill Henry Post Mitchell Rosalind Huidekoper Jos. Lewis Ralph Richardson Blue Ridge Country Club

Mrs Grace Boyce 46 Dies After Illness at Winchester

Mrs Grace S Boyce 46 of 19 Fremont street Winchester wife of Lloyd A Boyce died this morning after a year long illness She was born in Hampshire county W Va daughter of the late William Lonas and Mollie Johnson Lonas Survived by three sons Luther Cecil Raymond and four daughters Frances Virginia Lillian and Sylvia Also surviving two brothers and three sisters Funeral at Highland Avenue Church Sunday at 1pm with interment Mt Pleasant Pallbearers named and remains at Jones Funeral Home

Grace Highland Avenue Church W. A. Wilkerson Ralph Cather Mt. Pleasant Rufus Boyce Arthur Boyce Harry McKee Wallace Rodgers Kenneth Lonas Elmer Mason Jones Funeral Home

Italian submarine crew imprisoned in North Carolina jail

The sabotaged Italian A8 ot Villerperosa crew members are confined in the Wilson county jail at Wilson, North Carolina.

Wilson County Wilson, North Carolina

Announcements Must Be Signed By Submitting Authors

The Star requires engagements announcements to be signed by the submitter. Unsigned stories will not be published and the newspaper is not responsible for jokes or forgeries. Misleading information may lead to legal action. Sign the stories you publish for your own protection.

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Social and Club Notices Submission Request

The Star invites readers to submit social personal or club events for publication. Send details the day before or after events to publish timely notices and keep the community informed.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Samsell County Walter M. Samsell Helen Samsell Cardiff Stephens City Hattie Samsell Winchester Rick County Samsell O Cardiff High School John Kerr School Handley High School Mary Old Citizens’ Band J. L. Whitlock Ella C. Miller Margaret Collins Denny Braddock Street Methodist Church Orangeburg S. C Miss Rogers Mr. Combs Holmes Rogers Juanita Rogers Don N. Combs George Waters Raymond Guest Near White Post Mr. Guest Norfolk, Va Brooks’ Pharmacy Flower Shop E. Piccadilly St Dial Just Huaraches Old Mexico Huntsberry Roberta Lee Meeting of Parent-Teacher Association Young Women’s Business Club Young Women's Business Club Lee Dick Clearbrook Business College Burnt Factory Ladies Aid Society Congregational Christian Church Mr. and Mrs. Patterson Mrs. Triplett Wardie Boyd Margaret Byrd Benny Thomas Betty Lee Hines Mrs. Smith DeHaven Ganetown W. Va Ann Meade B. A. Rowland Middletown Front Royal Hospital Helen Follett Rose Hobart Ers College of Danbury Conn James Hendrick John A. Chew Ellwood Francis Clinch Frances Clinch Charlottesville William McDonald Neill Scarsdale John B. Neill R. S. Strang Drury Place King Place Jefferson County Sally Page Andrews Shepherdstown Mary Bentley Baltimore Anne Cabell Moore John Downing Front Royal J. Gray Beverley Mrs. Lewis Graham Dougherty Mary Walsh Dougherty Woodley Frank Pinney Annapolis Pinney John R. Beardall W. B. Snider & Son N. Cameron St Katharine P. McDonald Underwood’s Bakery N. Loudoun St John S. Rixey Joseph F. Moore Pingley Phe Colonial Beauty Shoppe Mrs A. A. Baldwin Severkt George Sommaripa George Sommaripa, Jr Alexis Sommaripa Bellfield Elizabeth Coit Langeweische Alexis ‘Sommaripa Miss Coit Agnes Mitchell Clinch John Chew Jane Cary Randolph Eloise Randolph Page James Hedrick Hendrick A. R. Dunning Small Son Winchester Hospital Josephine Griffith Isobel Sheffstall Huntington Highland Avenue the Food Center Federal Deposit Insurance Corp Miles Music CO Valley Pride United Food Stores Chuck Roast Happy Valley Porterhouse Sirloin Pound
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