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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1940

Page

8

Tamkin Family Reunion At Historic Pavilion

Social and personal notes describe the Tamkin family reunion held at a historic pavilion with Sun day school activities led by Guy H. Kin. Grandchildren performed, Calvin Rit enour spoke on California churches, and a noon meal followed with watermelons and cantaloupe. Attendees included multiple Tamkin relatives from Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D C, with plans to meet again next year.

Guy H. Kin Watson Lee Tamkin Donnie Tamkin Wayne Tamkin Warren Tamkin William Tamkin Raymond Tamkin Calvin Ritenour California Derrick W. P. Dove Harrisonburg G. H. Ritenour Calvin and Eva Stephens City Elmer Tamkin Warren Washington, D. C Carl W. Tamkin Watson Lee Woodstock G. H. Tamkin Wayne Albert Shipe Robert Curtis Maureda Donnie Reba Maries Strasburg Hester Billman Theda Gkin Hagerstown Na Everly Phyllis and Glenn Halway Lou Rinker St. David's Va

Episcopalians To Hold A Birthday Tea

The Woman's Auxiliary of Christ Episcopal Church will hold a birthday tea at the Episcopal Church House in late July with tea in the garden and magic shows at 4.30 and 5.30. A fortune teller will also be present and the public is invited to attend. Nearby visitors include the Lacourses of Worcester and Mr Henry A Pultur staying with Mrs Clara Anderson.

Woman's Auxiliary of Christ Episcopal Church Episcopal Church House Lewis Allen Albert Lacourse Worcester Mass James and Mary Henry A. Pultur Clara Anderson East Lane Virginia

Modern Etiquette Q A House Rules And Social Calls

A shorthand etiquette column answers questions on polite behavior such as avoiding asking about purchases and expressing appreciation for hosts. The page then catalogs local residents visiting, returning, or traveling between Front Royal Winchester and nearby towns, listing individuals and their movements in a social notes format.

Be Yourself Or Be Nobody

An editorial urges women to discard affectations and stagey make up. It extols natural manners, honest presence, and well cared for skin over bragging, imitation, or heavy cosmetics, stressing facial care and avoiding dry, flaky skin.

Tommy Ducky

Social Notes From Waynesboro and Nearby Areas

Miss Violet Kingsbury and Carl Ferguson from Waynesboro Va visit Miss Kathleen Haymaker of White Post. Capt and Mrs D M Sprinkle host weekend guests H R Cole of Arlington Va. John W Reed of Welltown area is gravely ill at his son J L Reed home. Wayne B Omps and daughter Sharon Cather Omps relocate from 422 North Braddock to a newly completed home at 551 North Braddock Street.

Cedar Creek Baptist Church Marlboro Rosanna Kathleen Snapp Mattie Snapp R. Benton Snapp Valley Pike Middleown James Andrew Swing John Swing Bethel Ohio J. T. Powers Martinsburg W. Va Swing Middletown High School Madison College Harrisonburg Frederick County Middletown Bethel High School Duncan Tire Co New England States Winchester Violet Kingsbury Carl Ferguson Waynesboro, Va Kathleen Haymaker White Post Capt D. M. Sprinkle H. R. Cole Arlington, Va John W. Reed Welltown J. L. Reed Wayne B. Omps Sharon Cather Omps North Braddock Street

O'Connell Couple Lead Win chester Play You Can t Take It With You

Irvan and Mrs. O'Connell star as Paul and Penny Sycamore in Winchester Little Theatre's first summer production You Can't Take It With You. The four night run at Handley High School auditorium starts Tuesday the 23rd and ends Friday the 26th with tickets from Rachel Jennings or Mrs Roy Ryden.

Irvan O'Connell Paul Penny Sycamore Winchester Mrs. O'Connell Mr. O'Connell O’connells Handley High School Rachel Jennings Roy Ryden

Funds Allocated To Help Students With Education

The National Youth Administration allocated 2,240,281 dollars to finance NYA student work for 1940 41. Officials said the funds would provide part time work for about 500 000 needy students aged 16 to 24 to enable them to continue their education.

Washington National Youth Administration NYA

Virginia Budget Allocations For Student Employment Programs

State documents show the National Vocational Act funds designated for student work programs. NVA assigns $12,509,161 for secondary school student employment and $13,731,120 for college student employment, with $100,000 earmarked for a special college and graduate aid program. Virginia receives $266,718 for school work and $286,740 for college and graduate work programs.

Virginia

Ciano Reaching Germany for Berlin Peace Talk

Rome reports Foreign Minister Count Galeazzo Ciano will reach Berlin Friday for a conference linked to peace terms to Great Britain. The announcement comes via Rome radio and AP by Radio.

Rome Count Galeazzo Ciano Berlin Great Britain

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