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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1941

Page

8

Evening club and fraternal meetings listed

The notice lists events through the week including American Legion Auxiliary at 126 Peyton street, I O O F at their hall, Junior Century Club in Red Cross rooms, Winchester Avenue No 824 at 211 N Loudoun St, Rebekah Association at Odd Fellows Hall, and a garden club show at Christ Church house.

American Legion Auxiliary Wendell Goode Peyton Street Red Cross Winchester Aenue No N. Loudoun St Rebekah Association Oddilows Hall

Bridal showers honor newlyweds and bride to be

A series of showers held for the newly married Kenneth and Miss Willetta Brown Lewis at Clearbrook, with guests from several towns including Brucetown White Post and Hagerstown. A second surprise shower in Reliance honored bride to be Cecile Hyde, who will wed Ralph Saunders of Mattox, with flowers, cake and a treasure hunt among attendees.

Earl Brown Clearbrook Kenneth Lewis Lewis Willetta Brown Lula Whitcare Paul Carper Hazel Newlin LaRoy Brown Donnie Albert Brown Charles Paul Brown Jessie McCearty Murval Roland Gearstown W. Va Kenneth Wymer Strasburg Bennett Russell Carlton Dyke Owell Brucetown Alvin Hummer Alfred Turner Bowen Kenneth White Post Marvin Shirley Mataline Frances Georgianna Inwood Garland Tharp Betty Lou Leonard Tharp Caroline Marryanna Dorothy Winfred Nicholson Phyliss Tharp Ridgeway Howard Bowers Hagerstown Stewart Whetzell William Whetzell Margaret Whetzell Elmer Dorsey Jack Jean Jimmy Elmer, Jr Julian Anna Roberson Davis Etty Brown Will Brown Reliance Cecile Hyde William Stickley Miss Hyde Reliance School Ralph Saunders Mattox Harry E. Gruver Russell Stigkley Harry Hammles Oneta Shipe Middletown Garland Moore Martinsburg Gilbert Brumback Mesdames J. F. Judy C. C. Bowen Carson Bowen Floyd Derflinger Lee Hunt Ollie Headley Ray Bowers Russell Stickley Charles P. Walz Ray Weirick Moody Dyke D. N. Gruver Harry Hammock Harry Gruver Sadie Gruver Sadie Crawford Mildred Judy Janet Helen Louise Bowen Helen Lee Weirick Clara Bell Gruver

Birth of Daughter Mable Dolores Chapman

Mr and Mrs C W Chapman announce the birth of a daughter Mable Dolores on May 26 at their home at Woodstock and Chestnut Streets. Mrs Chapman was previously married.

C. W. Chapman Mable Dolores Woodstock Chestnut Streets

Numerous Local Socials and Travels Highlight Memorial Day Weekend

A roundup notes Miss Mary Margaret Cooper returns from the University of Miami with fraternity ties and visits Jacksonville guests. Pvt Nathaniel B. Jones and Mrs Jones vacation at Woodbine in Millwood, while Mrs Courtney B. Jones leaves Memorial Hospital for a short visit. The piece records various visits, weddings and guests across towns, including Washington and Baltimore engagements and a maiden of honor event for Miss Lelia Leigh in Richmond.

Mary Margaret Cooper Miami Fla University of Miami Delta Tau Aplha Kappa Kappa Gamma Jacksonville Edward Knight Pvt Nathaniel B. Jones 5Th Battalion Camp Lee Mrs. Jones Woodbine Millwood

Modern Etiquette Q A on Hat tips and passing

Advice on manners. A man should tip his hat as a woman steps aside and thank her. Avoid expressions like Dont you know just wonderful and if you know what I mean. It is proper to request room price quotations when reserving a hotel room and to choose after receiving them.

Pauline Weakley Weds M A Farmer in Gainesboro

Mr and Mrs Hunter Weakley announce the marriage of their daughter Pauline Virginia to Mr Marvin A Farmer son of Mr Asbury Farmer and the late Mrs Addie Haines Farmer of Gainesboro. The ceremony occurred Friday May 30 with Rev Bowen R Moore officiating at Brucetown Methodist Church. The couple will reside in Gainesboro after a weekend in Philadelphia with Mr and Mrs A Farmer.

Hunter Weakley Shenandoah Avenue Pauline Virginia Meryin A. Farmer Asbury Farmer Addie Haines Farmer Gainesburg Bowen R. Moore Brucetown Methodist Church Farmer Philadelphia A. Farmer Gainesboro

Pittsburgh Couple Married At Home Of Bride Sister

A noon Saturday ceremony united Miss Helen Branman and Mr. Clement C. Craig at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Sirbaugh on Millwood road Pittsburgh. Rev F J Goode performed the marriage with relatives and neighbors attending after a dinner party. The couple left for a northern wedding trip and will reside in Pittsburgh.

F. J. Sirbaugh Millwood Road

Fresh Air Values And Deep Breathing For Fashion

A promotional piece extols fresh air breathing and diaphragmatic exercise for women. It claims lung washing improves blood flow and skin color, promotes fat loss through chest expansion and stretching, and suggests morning and bedtime routines to improve sleep and figure.

Local Visits Highlight Linden and Madison College Trips

Last week in Linden Indiana a girl visited her mother Mrs M J Wright and Miss Evelyn Wright. Janet Largent will return from Madison College Harrisonburg to spend the summer with her parents Mr and Mrs B W Largent. James Anderson of Glendale California, son of Mr Frank Psi, is spending some time here. The Rev Garland Evans Hopkins left today for Atlantic City New Jersey to join a Conference of Social Workers.

Courtney B. Jones Memorial Hospital Joseph Massie Robert Boyd Fred Boyd University of Virginia George W. Good I. N. Good North Braddock Street Wilmington, del DuPont Margaret Clarke Justin Funkhouser Lincoln Neb Winchester Henry Nobel Lewis Hyde New York Hydes S. Phinizy Calhoun New York City William P. McGuire Mary Lois Bean Loring Bean Converse College Spartansburg S. C Linden, Ind M. J. Wright Evelyn Wright Janet Largent Madison College Harrisonburg Mrs B. W. Largent James Anderson Glendale Calif Frank Psi Garland Evans Hopkins Atlantic City N. J

Winchester Little Theatre names new board for coming year

A new board of directors and officers was chosen to govern Winchester Little Theatre for the next year. Bentley Kinney becomes president, Bennett McCarthy treasurer, Virginia Funkhoviser secretary, with Albert Geyer and Aloise Brill as members. Two more directors will be appointed soon. The group will operate as a repertory company with each director overseeing a department.

Winchester Little Theatre Bentley Kinney Bennett McCarthy Virginia Funkhoviser Albert Geyer Aloise Brill

Temperance program at Braddock Street Methodist Church

The Braddock Street Methodist Church meeting Tuesday at 7 45 p m in the Woman's Assembly Room features Circle 4 led by Mrs O L Jamison presenting a Temperance program. Loyal Temperance Legion children under Mrs J F Bly will participate, with a talk by Mrs H B Garber.

Ian Service Braddock Street

Market Street circles meet tomorrow at four homes

Market Street Methodist Circles plan meetings tomorrow afternoon and evening at four local homes. Circle 1 meets at 2 30 at Mrs Ada Guitry on Berryville Avenue, Circles 2 3 4 gather at 8 00 at Mrs Mason Parkway residence, Mrs Wade Guards Parkway home, and Miss Caroline Stretchberry Parkway respectively. The District Nurse Association June meeting is Wednesday October 4 at 3 o'clock near the courthouse with full attendance requested and nurse reports to be presented.

True Blue Hatcher West Leicester Street Market Street Ine District Nurse Association

Little Show of Flower Arrangements at Christ Church

Official program for the Winchester and Clarke County Garden Club event on June 4 from 3 to 8 PM at Christ Episcopal Church. Exhibits include shaded pink to red arrangements, blue to purple, summer dining room table pieces, 30 by 30 inch space, and niche arrangements. Public entries open except Class 6 Inter Club mantel decoration with fruit or vegetables. flowers must be homegrown except in classes 2 to 5.

Winchester Clarke County Garden Club Christ Church House Clarke County Episcopal Church House Boscawen Street Stewart Haller Frederick Pinkney Schley Shepherdstown W. Va William Delaplane R. E. Byrd Christ Church Winchester and Clarke County Christ Episcopal Church House Expc

Show Entrants Fee and Class Two Rules

An entrance fee of 25 cents benefits Winchester England. Entries close at 12 o clock on show day. Class Two exhibitors must notify Miss Lucy Kurtz by Tuesday morning to reserve a table. Only one place at each table with a Lo napkin, glass and butter a Plat silver not allowed. Accessories permitted.

Winchester England Lucy Kurtz

Season Tickets Hold Family Upstairs Seats at Capitol Theatre

Season ticket holders for Little Theatre are asked to call the studio at 4411 to reserve seats for The Family Upstairs at the Capitol Theatre on June 27. Prompt action is urged to secure good seating.

Little Theatre Capitol Theatre Little Theatre Studio

Informal Gathering At Bouldercrest Hosted By Sparrow Family

Berryville Virginia June 2 A lively informal entertainment Saturday afternoon drew about seventy guests from Washington Leesburg Purcellville Waterford and Berryville to the home Bouldercrest hosted by Mr and Mrs William E Sparrow. Attending were numerous Loudoun Clarke County residents and a number of guests from Washington including Mr and Mrs Marshall Rust Miss Elizabeth Grammar Miss Katherine P McDonald and others.

Berryville Washington Leesburg Purcellville Waterford William E. Sparrow Bouldercrest

Local Chapter Seeks Foreign War Relief Dressings

War Department requests aid as Cross pledges to supply remaining ninety percent. Local chapter continues collecting dressings for foreign war relief.

Cross War Department Eee

United States Map of Detached Territories Ad Offered

The Winchester Evening Star advertises a five color map of the United States with detached territories. The 21 by 28 inch print includes geographic and statistical data on the reverse side. Cost is ten cents postpaid with coupon and payment enclosed to Information Bureau, Washington D. C.

Europe Far East United States The Winchester Evening Star Frederic J. Haskin Washington, D. C

Street or Rural City State Mail Te Washington

Street or Rural City State in Washington D C appears on mail routing lists as a local or regional address variant. The note notes routing and post office handling details without additional context.

Women Urgently Needed for Surgical Dressings Campaign

The Winchester and Frederick County Red Cross asks volunteers to sew dressings in the Presbyterian Church rooms. Mrs. B B Dutton directs sessions Mondays to Thursdays 9 30 to 12 30, Friday 2 to 5, and Tuesday evenings 7 30 to 9 30. Volunteering is supervised by trained staff and open to businesswomen after hours. Volunteers may sign up via the Red Cross office or come any open time. Dressings support the U S Army amid high defense contracts limiting civilian production.

Winchester Frederick County Red Cross B. B. Dutton Presbyterian Church Dutton United States Army United States Army. Due To the Large National Defense Army Red

Signed Engagements and Weddings Policy

The Star will publish engagements and weddings only if signed by the submitting person. Unsigned stories will not be printed. The newspaper cannot be responsible for jokes or forgeries and may pursue action for misleading information. Sign the stories you submit for protection.

The Star Fisk

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