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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1941

Page

8

Social and Personal Notices From Martinsburg Area

Miss Hazel Morrison was pleasantly surprised Friday night July on and Mrs R B Davis and many friends attended. Several families from Shepherdstown Winchester and Cumberland visited and shared in the gathering. Also a picnic at Rouss Park hosted by A T Henry and wife included numerous Cumberland Md and Brunswick Md residents. Others returned from visits to Wilmington Ohio Pittsburgh and Boston with various relatives and friends.

Hazel Morrison R. B. Davis Liona Bernadean Davis Harry Butler Forbes Gregory John Edward Martinsburg John Mong Billie Joyce Shepherdstown Chester Webber Chas Winchester Earl Fiddles Jean Wesley Webber Mary Jane Bish Webber Edward Harman Marie John Morrison Dorothy Doris Avie Webber Mary Brown Hilda Newcome Raymond Newcome Stephen- 50A Russell Morrison Betty Billy Ruby Ruth Rosella Shirley Grimes Morris Burleson Frederick Bertha Burlson Nora Orndorff Landon Luke Burleson Wadesville Lewis Owens James Elizabeth Ethel Owens Lois Peggy Jean Mathers Stephenson Betty Ann Owens Clearbrook Henry A. T. Henry Rouss Park Elizabeth Piffer Orlando Fla Harvey Scott Springs Lake Mich Alice Ritter David Don Shirley Kenneth Ritter Jack and Milburn James Kuhlman William Hiser Anne Brabra Croyle Lewis Dickerhoof Cumberland H. T. Cage Richard Brunswick Ohio Charles’ Wilson Harold Elva Loy Lula Cooper Gainesboro Harley Wilson Rio W. Va Wilmington Jeph Thomas Ella MclIlwee

Calendar events at Grace Lutheran and Kiwanis in town

The Grace Lutheran Church Men's Bible Class holds its annual picnic at Lamp Farm on Senseney Road Tuesday at 4 30 p m. The Rebekah Association meets at Odd Fellows Hall Tuesday at 8 p m. The Kiwanis Club hosts a weekly lunch meeting at the hotel Wednesday at 12 30 p m.

Grace Lutheran Church Lamp Farm Senseney Road Rebekah Association Odd Fellows Hall Kiwanis Club

Miss Gretchen Thomson Honored With Local Teas and Dinner

Mrs. L. M. Allen hosts an afternoon tea at Clifford street to honor the bride to be Miss Gretchen Thomson. Tonight Miss Bentley Thomas hosts a doe dinner at 7 at Tokes Inn Opequon for Miss Thomson.

Births and Reunions Across Local Community

The week brings multiple notices of births at Memorial Hospital including Martha Rose Whitten, a son for Mr. and Mrs. Russell Williams, and a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Dunlap. Reunions and visits are announced for the Luttrell family at Shockeysville on August 10 and various locals travel or host relatives from Martinsburg, Edinburg, Canonsburg, and Baltimore.

Whitten Robert A. Whitten W. Clifford Street Martha Rose Memorial Hospital Ruth Curling Portsmouth Congregational Christian Church Dunlap Melvin Dunlap N. Loudoun Mrs. Williams Russell Williams E. G. Byrd Front Royal Road Frank Byrd Dorothy Canonsburg

Grace Lutheran Men’s Bible Class Picnic Details

The Grace Lutheran Church Men’s Bible Class hosts an annual picnic this afternoon at Lamp Farm on Senseney Road with a 6 30 supper. Entertainment is planned and in the evening the group attends the Palace Theatre as guests. If rain occurs the meal moves to the parish social room and then to the theatre.

Grace Lutheran Church Lamp Farm Senseney Road Palace Theatre

Modern Etiquette Q&A on Showers and Citations

A modern etiquette column by Robert Lee outlines types of showers including away showers for brides and celebrations for new mothers and golden weddings. It says a man should not bring dinner guests home without his wife’s knowledge and advises a escorted woman sit far from the curb in taxis for safety and ease.

Hands Through Time What Our Hands Say About Style

A column on how hands reflect modern roles from domestic quiet to busy work life. It notes that hand movement, texture, and color influence perception, while nail polish or rings are only trimming. Prominent knuckles and aging require care, with massage and cream to maintain a poised, expressive look.

Library Listing Late Books of Lively Interest

A news service noted in a morning column that President read and praised two books. David Coyle's America jacketed edition and Douglas Miller You Cant Do Business With Hitler were placed with a Wendell Willkie signed ad urging reading. Both titles circulate at Handley Library for loan.

David Coyle America Douglas Millers Wendell Willkie Handley Library

Winchester Day Observed at Fort Meade and Local Visits

Local residents report various summer travels and visits. The Allen family visited Fort George G. Meade for Winchester Day. Several families return from vacations at Culver Lake and other spots. People quoted include Miss Nelia Beverley and Miss Margaret McIntyre heading to camps and summer sessions.

James Allen

Darr Visits Portsmouth Parents After Norfolk Navy Yard Week

Mr Joseph R Darr an employee at the Norfolk Navy Yards in Portsmouth Virginia spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Lloyd R Darr in town.

Joseph R Darr Norfolk Navy Yards Portsmouth Lloyd R. Darr

The Star notices and social pages

The Star prints social, personal, and club notices with contact line The Star-3424 for dial requests and event listings.

Local social notes from Clearbrook and surrounding towns

Mr and Mrs Walker McC Bond of Clearbrook host Miss Carrie F Damon of Westchester Pa and Miss Jo Ann Cox of Malvern Pa. Mr and Mrs Larry Hill return from Virginia Beach. Mr and Mrs George Seal Mr and Mrs Robert Baker and Mrs Esten Taylor of Sunnyside visit Willard Ohio and Cedar Beach Point on Lake Erie.

Walker McC. Bond Clearbrook Carrie F. Damon Westchester, Pa Jo-Ann Cox Malvern, Pa Larry Hill Virginia Beach George Seal Robert Baker Esten Taylor Sunnyside Willard, Ohio Cedar Beach Point Lake Erie

Cake Day At White Rock Girl Scout Camp

Cake day at Camp White Rock is set for Wednesday with flowers and cakes delivered to Mrs. W P Massey by 1 PM. National and regional Girl Scout inspectors praised the camp and its operations as the weeklong program continues toward a Saturday banquet climax.

White Rock Camp White Rock W. P. Massey North Washington National Girl Scout New York Washington

4-H Club Members Return From State Short Course

The 4 H Club boys and girls who attended the State Short Course at Blacksburg last week returned Saturday. The group included Esther Richard Peachy Glynn Mary Velma Hodgson Irene Clow ser Mary Gay Marker Naomi Ruckman Alma Orndorff Elizabeth Grim Dorothy Davies Elizabeth Grove Sammy Whitacre Robert Dailey Hugh Dailey Harry Hersh man and Guy Snapp.

Blacksburg Esther Richard Peachy Glynn Mary Velma Hodgson Irene Clowser Mary Gay Marker Naomi Ruckman Alma Orndorff Elizabeth Grim Dorothy Davies Elizabeth Grove Sammy Whitacre Robert Dailey Hugh Dailey Harry Hershman Guy Snapp

De-Quisle: British slang for removing a vital part

The term de Quisle, linked to the traitor Quisling, refers to stripping a car of a crucial component. This usage reflects wartime slang describing sabotage through removal of essential parts.

Quisling

Joe Flickinger Makes 12Hour Newport News Flight Round

Joe Flickinger of Newport News flew a rapid round trip visiting Winchester for breakfast, Akron for lunch, Winchester for a birthday dinner, then Portsmouth and Hampton all within twelve hours. The Handley and William and Mary alumnus and current airport manager holds a commercial license and instructor ratings.

Joe Flickinger Newport News Winchester Akron Ohio S. L. Flickinger South Cameron Street Portsmouth Hampton Handley and William and Mary

Lavender Rites for Mrs Alice Lavender Conducted at Mt Carmel

Funeral services for Mrs Alice Lavender colored will be held Thursday at 3 pm from Mt Carmel Baptist Church. Pallbearers include Ford Walker Louis Lang George Brown Robert Parker George Peyton and Charles Myers. She is survived by an adopted daughter Pearl Bundy in addition to survivors listed earlier.

Alice Lavender Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Ford Walker Louis Lang George Brown Robert Parker George Peyton Charles Myers Pearl Bundy

Election favorite to succeed late Rep Edelstein favored in NYC race

Arthur G. Klein backed by the Democratic Party and American Labor Party was seen as the clear favorite to win the New York City special congressional election. George A. Hastings the Republican challenger faced a strong contest.

Michael Edelstein Arthur G. Klein American Labor Party New York City George A. Hastings

Baldwin Couple Return to Clarke Then Head to Saratoga

Mr and Mrs A A Baldwin returned to Clarke from Cleveland Monday and left today for Saratoga.

A. A. Baldwin Clarke Cleveland Saratoga

Bevan She Goes to Baltimore Then Fort Riley Visit

Mrs A B Bevan travels to Baltimore to visit her sister Miss Anne Meade. They plan to depart Thursday for Fort Riley to meet their nephew Pvt Louis B Meade.

A.B. Bevan Baltimore Anne Meade Fort Riley Pvt Louis B. Meade

Origin of barless cages in European zoos

Barless enclosures have been widely used in Europe since 1900. The modern design is attributed to Swiss artist Ursus Eggenschwiler. The viewing side uses water-filled moats and unscalable rock work to prevent animal escape.

Europe Ursus Eggenschwiler

Socials and personal notices dial 3424

The Star offers to publish social updates and personal notices when you entertain guests travel or return home. Send details to the listed number for inclusion on this page.

The Star

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Mary Létzkus North Braddock Street Pittsburgh Boston Brooks’ Pharmacy Food Center Loudoun St Thomas Credit Jewelers N. Loudoun St Huntsberry’'S Men’s & Boys Keds Huntsberry Miss Thomson Miss Moore Strasburg Agnes Moore John S. Sloat South Loudoun Street Edinburg W. H. Ballengee Luttrell Shockeysville Earl Hines Gilbert Anderson Paul and Donald Gearld Stipe Chambersburg, Pa Geneva Hines Anna Sue Stickley Stusby Waterlock Nancy Lee Coble Dorothy Hawthorne J. Clayton Cochran Kenneth Hutchesson Florida Sgt. Jennigs Morrison Camp Meade J. H. Brill Opequon I. O. Nunn Chambersville Edgar Whiting Meta Whiting Mrs Whiting Jimmie J. Howard Cather South Stewart Street Alexander Lyons Alexander and Harlan Lyons Youngstown, Ohio Charles A. Patteson Monmouth Street Roanoke Robert Melton Rocky Mount N. C G. W. Riley Braddock Street Mavis Melton Clarence Hardy John H. Riley Mr. Riley Laura V. Ashley Highland Avenue Grace Lutheran Men’s Robert Lee Bonita Granville Helen Follett Everard K. Meade Silver Springs Gen Edgar Conley Tom W. Meade B. O. F. Randolph Randolph Bridges Beverley Nelson St. Louis, Mo Lieut Walter Singles Maine Edgewood Josephine Griffith Blue Ridge Country Club Misses Polly Alice Winslow Jane Cary Randolph Peggy Stamacher Betty Gray Long Eloise Randolph Page Margaret Della Meade Eston Randllph Mr. Randolph Mrs Percy Randolph Berryville Edward Gay Butler Alexis Sommaripa Polly Winslow Quebec Bar Harbor Bellfield James Pondexter Lynchburg Pondexter Mary Randolph Oscar de Wolf Randolph Nathaniel B. Jones Fort Lee Courtney B. Jones Millwood Nellie Pleasant George H. Burwell Mary Lewis Mr Francis Grant Aberdeen Nathaniel B. Page Chevy Chase Henry Post Mitchell Burwell Jacobs J. A. R. Dunning Agnes Dunning A R. Dunning M. W. Browne Muriel Browne Culver Lake N. J Gerard Browne Franklin, N. J Nelia Beverley Sidley Kerr Macfarlane New Bedford Mass Camp Snipatuit Miss Beverley Mary Margaret Cooper Yale University Norman Cooper Laura Tucker Pendleton Abney Payne Academy Street Culpeper Harry Tucker Margaret McIntyre W. W. McIntyre Buchanan West Virginia Wesleyan Kenneth Henry Master Bobby Ethel M. Slonaker Beulah Henry Slonaker John Milburn Hialeah, Fla James Loy Chicago Fred Crisman, Jr Richard Whiting Luray Country Club F. A. Laffitte Montague Avenue Palm Beach Pingley & Phone Dial Colonial Beauty Shoppe E. Piccadilly St 4-H Ticonderoga Phone 340 Company Lavender Rites Black Penny Millwood Underwood’s Underwood Florsheim, Freeman and Wright C. B. Smalts & Son National Ave the Commercial and Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corp All United Food Stores United Food Stores Zenith Miles Music CO Barbara Bell Barbara Bell Sty Winchester Evening Star New York, N. Y
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