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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1940
Page
8
Winchester Rebekas entertain Valley Association at Odd Fellows Hall Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. Kiwanis Club luncheon at hotel Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. Old Fredericktown Garden Club hosts husbands at Pagan Hill picnic supper Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.
The Winchester Little Theatre begins its summer season July 23 at Handley High School auditorium with You Cant Take It With You. The comedy by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman features Tan C. MacCallum and Irvin O Connell among a large cast, with four nights of performances, all seats reserved and limited to 250 per night.
Modern etiquette notes specify afternoon tea and reception hours with guest arrival from four to seven. Hosts should accept arrivals anytime within those hours. It is proper for a hostess to send thank you notes for all gifts. Tipping airline hostesses is not expected.
Mrs James A Farley wife of the postmaster general and Democratic national committee chairman is shown in Chicago during the party’s national convention.
Mr and Mrs Echard celebrate their first anniversary at 320 National Avenue. Also Xavier Cobb marks sixth anniversary at the same address. News lists relatives visiting from Jacksonville and New York and trips to Cleveland Cincinnati and the World’s Fair. Hospital notes report Mrs Funkhouser undergoing a minor operation and return home.
Miss Kathryn Punk returns to her parents home near Middletown after visiting friends in New York. Recent guests at the Punk home include Mr. and Mrs. William Williamson Jr of Great Neck New York Mrs Elizabeth ad and Mary Elizabeth Armfield of Fairfax Va and J B Armfield also of Fairfax. George Hackney son of Judge and Mrs H H Hackney of Baltimore is visiting. Lunch guests at Red Gate White Post included Mrs R E Byrd and Thomas B Byrd. supper hosts were Mr and Mrs Oliver Iselin near Middleburg. Mrs H E Stelby of Jacksonville Fla is visiting with her ill mother. Ada Brill of LeHew W Va guest of daughter Virginia Newlin.
A yard party at Stephenson Church is planned for Wednesday July 24 to aid the Ladies Aid Society. If rain occurs the event moves to the following evening. Kernstown Sunday School Picnic Planned At Rouss Park Near Winchester
The Onward and Upward Class of Kernstown Methodist Church will meet Thursday evening July 18 at 8 oclock at the home of Mrs W W Lupton with Mrs T O Snyder as co host. Mrs Arch Smith will lead the devotional program and every member is urged to attend.
Aids and close Roosevelt allies including Secretary of Commerce Harry Hopkins meet in Chicago to map plans for a third term nomination. The gathering operates independently of the Democratic National Committee.
In sad but loving remembrance of our dear mother who departed this life one year ago today July 16 1939. This day recalls sad memories of a precious one gone to rest. By Her Children.
A humorous article notes a knee beauty kit including a cream jar, cosmetic rouge, and small beauty spots. It describes wearers of bare legs and short skirts using the product to smooth the knee surface and finish with rouge. It links knee care to fashion trends and the endless waistline pursuit.
The Rev Robert Goodwin and his wife leave for Orkney Springs then Alaska for August brief travels with social guests and moves among Winchester Berryville Beverley Farms and other local points. Several locals travel, host dinners, and attend gatherings at Clay Hill and Blue Ridge Country Club as festivities mark summer visits.
Mr Ted Jones of Upper Marlboro spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs George Jones at their home in Millwood. Mr Roland G Mitchell entertained on Sunday in honor of Miss Higginson and Miss Nichols of Toledo Ohio, guests of Mrs George Greenhalgh.
Local Red Cross headquarters released a final list of contributors to the War Relief drive. Donations swelled the mercy chest for Winchester and Frederick to 4046.51 dollars.
The Winchester Park Association raised about $20 for the Red Cross during a benefit baseball game. Berryville Junior Board of Trade outfit played on July 1. Donors include Charles Baker Mary Bowie Flood Clifford D Grim Mrs Grove Miss Pearl Larrick Refuge Church Stephens City Mrs Scott Rush Stevenson Daily Vacation Bible School and Dr Orville Van Deusen.
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