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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1942

Page

6

Calendar of Winchester civic club meetings

Winchester calendar lists Tuesday events at 211 N Loudoun: Steeteeting of Winchester Aerie 624 at 8:00 and Rebekah Association at Odd Fellows. Wednesday includes 12:30 p m Kiwanis Club luncheon at the hotel and 3:30 p m Winchester and Clarke County Garden Club meeting with Mrs A Pennypacker.

Steeteeting of Winchester Aerie Ternal Order of Eagles N. Loudoun Rebekah Association Odd Kiwanis Club Winchester and Clarke County Garden Club

Beauty rationing hints aim to save cosmetics during shortages

The article warns of cosmetic waste during shortages and offers economy tips. It urges keeping makeup cool, refrigerating a large cream jar, using measured amounts, and avoiding overuse of powder perfume nail polish and lipstick to stretch supplies for the duration.

To Women Q and A on Beef Flavor and American Cheese

In the Q and A, the best flavor depends on taste with bright red beef often favored by many. Pale baby beef is bland while dark red bull beef can be very flavorful or unpalatable. The piece notes American dairies now duplicate foreign cheeses such as Roquefort Blue Brie Baby Gouda Edam Bel Paese and others.

Dabney Book On New South Debates Hailed By Library

Handley Library lists Virginius Dabney's Below the Potomac The New South as a sharp examination of the South. Dabney a Richmond Times-Dispatch editor critiques social economic racial religious and political problems hindering tolerance and liberalism.

Handley Library Dabney New South Potomac Virginius Dabney South Virginia Dabney Richmond Times-Dispatch

Engagement and marriages in Tampa and White Post society

Miss Dolores Jewell and Sgt. Edwin B. Clevenger announce a twilight wedding set for June 27 at Seminole Heights Methodist Church in Tampa. The couple are engaged relatives of E. H. Jewell and E. B. Clevenger, with Clevenger stationed at Drew Field. Marguerite Shiley and William J. Clement wed in White Post, ceremony led by Rev. James Figg. Marguerite is a hospital graduate and anesthetist, Clement a UVA graduate and dental student.

E. H. Jewell Tampa Fla Dolores Jewell Edwin B. Clevenger E. B. Clevenger Winchester Seminole Heights Methodist Church E. J. Pendergrass Miss Jewell Greeley Calif Hillsborough High School University of Tampa Sgt Clevenger Handley High School Army Winchester Credit Co Drew Field Air Corps W. J. Clement Sam R. Shiley White Post Marguerite William James Clement James Clement Scranton James Figg Pate Post Winchester Memorial Hospital University of Virginia Jewish Hospital Philadelphia Martha Jefferson Hospital Charlottesville Clement Medical College of Virginia Phi Omega

Luncheon honors Miss Barbara Thompson guest of Miss Field

Mrs. Robert Barton and granddaughter Ann Dudley Field host a luncheon in Memphis for Barbara Thompson, with guests Betsy Conklin Ann Robinson Ann Barton Betty Edmonds Brenda Carter Jane Myers Susan Shryock Charlotte Meade Kitty Lou Arnold Beatrice OConnell. Derek Hayley, son of J P Hayley Arlington, graduates from the University of Richmond with a BS in Business Administration and Economics. He expects Army service and has a position with the India Purchasing Mission in Washington. Basil Hayley, his brother, joined them as a weekend guest.

Robert Barton Ann Dudley Field Barbara Thompson Memphis Miss Field Betsy Conklin Ann Robinson Ann Barton Betty Edmonds Brenda Carter Jane Myers Susan Shryock Charlotte Meade Kitty Lou Arnold Beatrice O'Connell Derek Hayley J. P. Hayley Arlington University of Richmond Hayley Washington India Basil Hayley

Surprise dinner honors Mr. W. H. DeHaven on North Loudoun

A Sunday dinner at North Loudoun Street honored Mr. W. H. DeHaven with family and Gainesboro friends among the guests. The gathering included Mrs. Laura DeHaven, the Rubles, the Lights, the DeHavens, and other local families.

W. H. DeHaven North Loudoun Street Laura DeHaven Lawrence Ruble Rex Light Norman DeHaven Gainesboro Frank Parnell Martinsburg O. H. Garrett Gore Wilda Viola Shanhol E. T. Shiner Front Royal C. W. Ritter Kernstown

Miss Aloise Brill to Wed in Little Rock Friday

Miss Aloise Ellen Brill will marry Bill Vaughan Ayers at Christ Episcopal Cathedral in Little Rock on Friday June 19. Ayers, a United States Army graduate of Washington and Lee, is stationed at Camp Robertson and will make their home there.

Henry Bell Hugh Brill Jean Brill Little Rock Ark

Clubs G A A To Give Tea On Thursday

The Girls Athletic Association will host a tea Thursday evening June 18 from 6 30 to 7 30 at Mrs Wyatt Richard's home on the Middle Road. Members must sign up with Miss Ebner Summel or Mrs Gladys Haines, 6525, by Wednesday noon.

The Girls Athletic Association Wyatt Richard Middle Road Ebner Summel Gladys Haines

Mrs White Hosts Frederick County Home Demonstration Club

The Frederick County Home Demonstration Club met yesterday at the bungalow of Mrs Grove with Mrs White serving as hostess and guiding the meeting. Members discussed prior activities and upcoming demonstrations for the group.

Mrs. White Home Demonstration Club Frederick County Home Demonstration Club

Canning Demo and July Meeting Noted in Stephens City Club

White near Stephens City Elizabeth Sprouse led a sugar light canning demo using pressure cooking. A July 8 demonstration at the bungalow was set and a season greeting card plan for Stephens City servicemen approved. The July meeting, at Emma Silfick’s home, launches the annual recreational program. Four new members joined: Oral Shryock Herman Ryman E H Campbell of Stephens City and Ada Oppie of Winchester. Attendance included numerous members and guests with a list of names.

E. H. Campbell Stephens City Ada Oppie Winchester W.C. Adams Eugene Adams Miller Barley Charles Bass Charles Beatty J. E. Clevenger H. A. Funk S. J. Grove William Guard R. H. Ridgeway R. G. Trussell L. H. Comer Roy Gregory C. L. Watson Annie Williams George Shryock Ida Guard Mildred Lee Grove Genevieve Massie Herman Gossard Roy Muse Dorothy Petrie Marthaena Clevenger Shirley Seal Vivian Ryman Alva Steele

Bathtubs Still Are Dangerous

New Delhi India June 16 During two years in war zones Associated Press correspondent Preston Grover endured a bombardment tally over 100 times by British German and Italian forces He faced artillery machine gun and sniper fire and flew in a bomber into enemy territory Twice he was pitched into the Mediterranean from attacked ships He was not scratched today he nursed his first injury two ribs broken after slipping on soap in his bathtub.

New Delhi India Associated Press Preston Grover Mediterranean

Mysterious Blasts Heard At Sea Off Virginia Beach

Naval officials gave no information about the origin of heavy explosions heard offshore from Virginia Beach late yesterday. Thousands along the beaches heard the blasts from the sea as Coast Guardsmen, soldiers, and sailors kept the crowd back from the promenade rail.

Virginia Beach

1941 Grade-Crossing Accidents Toll

The year 1941 saw 3895 grade crossing accidents causing 310 deaths and 1908 injuries across the country.

Women of WAAC to Receive Extensive Uniform Accessories

Fort Des Moines awaits 339 candidates in mid July as the Quartermaster’s Department outlines two girdles per recruit and a long list of issued apparel and gear. The program includes robes, brassieres, drawers, gloves, pajamas, shoes, bath items, towels, and extra stockings, with annual replenishments. Soldiers' resolve noted as “Soldiers don't cry.”

George S. Mills Fort Des Moines Women's Army Auxiliary Corps Army Quartermaster’s Department W. A. A. C. Officers Training School Milady

Millwood social notices list extensive summer hospitality

Millwood Virginia notes detail Mrs. Alex Stronache and guests from Great Neck and Long Island visiting Penn Day rentals and travels to Winchester Charles Town and Norfolk. Additional social shifts include university summer sessions for Miss Virginia Lindsey, gatherings at Edgewood and The Glen, visits from Richmond and Clarke residents, and hosted dinners at Calander Minturn Welllington and other homes.

Mitchell and Lindsey Guests in Regional Social Roundup

The report lists dinners and visits across the region. Mrs. R. G. Mitchell hosts Tuesday dinner with Miss Agnes Mitchell and Mr. Roland Mitchell. Polly Winslow arrives to spend the summer with Mrs. A. Sommaripa. Major and Mrs. Hendrick visit the MacKay-Smiths. Laura Creese Bunch, from Washington, stays at Long Branch. Philip P. C. Meade returns to Baltimore from Clarke. Edward and James Lindsey depart after visiting their grandparents at Spout Run. they will attend Alabama.

James Lindsey Lindsey Glenn Dorsett Virginia Lindsey Pennsylvania University Miss Lindsey Episcopal Hospital Philadelphia R. G. Mitchell Agnes Mitchell Roland Mitchell Polly Winslow A. Sommaripa Laura Creese Bunch Washington Hugh M. Nelson Long Branch Edward and Winston Lindsey Edward Lindsey Spout Run Als Alabama

Treasury Receipts Fall in June Totals

Treasury reports for June show receipts of 116,242,983.83 dollars and expenditures of 153,117,597.64 dollars, with a total deficit of 74,780,339.57 dollars. This reflects a decrease of 31,200,986.10 dollars from the previous day.

Bertha Krupp Namesake of World War I Big Bertha Cannon

Bertha Krupp, daughter of Friedri Alfred Krupp, lent her name to the famed World War I artillery piece known as Big Bertha, reflecting the era's industrial scale and propaganda.

Bertha Friedri Alfred Krupp Big Bertha” Cannon of Worldar 1

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Helen Follett Coty Brooks’ Pharmacy Service Haldeman’s RED Cross Huntsberry’s Huntsberry Underwood M. Leodorn St Sgt. Clevenger Florida Margaret Shiley Motor Corps Frederick County Medical Aid Committee Office of Civilian Defense Virginia Gertrude Barton E. C. Stuart, Jr Stuart Elizabeth Massie Albert Seal Barron Glover Hedwig Hamilton Margaret Pine Walter Bosserman, Jr Giles B. Cook Helen Massey L. G. Sjostrom Isabel Calkin F. M. Yellett Elizabeth Krouse Douglas Cather Scheder Miss Thompson Mr. DeHaven Fred. Hunt Farmville Fred Hunt Red Oak D. R. Palk Southside Dorothy Falk Charles R. Armel Mr. Armel C. H. Armel Frank Beaver Lois Shorter Charlotte Court House C. W. Rit Nina Stine Lynchburg Hugh Crisman Baltimore Mrs A. Crisman South Braddock Street Aloise Brill Friday Jean Forney South Loudoun Street Ann Klimes M. B. Clowe, Jr Charles Lillis Asbury H. Jackson Ralph Manuel A. P. Hill Military Reservation Fredericksburg Clowe Hayes Beckwith Joseph Thrift James Green Dorothy Carter Ricard Thomas Richmond New York City Urbanna, Va Elsie Snapp Philippi W. Va Harry Huff Ely Bradfield Ohio State University New York Ben Arthur Harry Shirley Memorial Hospital Bonnie Tucker Shirley Warren Fletcher East Pall Mall Street Richard Ergenbright John F. Hoover Morningside Drive University, Va Ergenbrigh Rerd Thomas Credit Jewelers Loudoun St Credit Jewelers Omps Funeral Home Women’s Army Clarke County Dad Millwood Events Everard K. Meade Edgewood Mrs. Meade Jeannette Wright Fairfax Randolph Malcolm Matherson Wellington Jane Cary Randolph Clarke Richard E. Dole Richard Dole Harvard Edward G. Butler Melvin Greene Butler Tyson Dortch Courtney B. Jones N. Burwell Jones Virginia Page Berryville Agnes Mitchel the Glen Bryn Mawr Inlaw Henry Post Mitchell John Farrar John Minturn Chevy Chase Victor Ladamocasski Munroe Percy Randolph Virginia Watkins Vaida Orkney Springs Shrine Mount William Bell Watkins, Jr Cape Charles Major James Hendrick Alex Mackay-Smith Philip P. C. Meade Louis B. Meade Treasury Federal Deposit Insurance Corp JUST Sonia Lovett Brothers Moling & Cather Business College
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