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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1942
Page
8
The article recalls historical beauty ideas from court days and warns against home remedies for moles and warts. It notes modern medical methods using electricity or X rays, emphasizes seeking professional care, and mentions risks of scarring and possible malignant change.
In Morristown Tennessee a 14 year old girl Mat t ie Pearl Manning known as a child widow and her 50 year old father Frank Morgan were found guilty of second degree murder in the May 9 pistol slaying of her husband Damon Manning. The jury fixed Morgan and the girl each at twenty years in prison with a new trial possible for Morgan. The defense contended self defense claiming Mattie Pearl acted under threat and testified she shot him while he threatened to kill her. Both defendants showed calm expressions during the five hour trial as the verdict was read.
Advances from the Office of Price Administration advise proper iron care to maximize lifespan including handling the plug safely, avoiding overheating, detaching the cord at the wall, cooling before storage, and keeping the sole plate smooth. For clearing stock, use egg whites and shells per quart, boil briefly, rest, and strain.
A wedding in Winchester crowned by Rev G W Stover united Miss Ethel Carpenter and Mr John Carver at a private residence on National Avenue. Notices announce births and marriages including Carolyn May McKeever, Geraldine Hottle to Richard Garrett, and Otis Stotlemyer’s son. Also covered are local visits, travel notes, and church group meeting plans.
Lieut and Mrs. Glenn Seabright of North Washington street celebrate the birth of a daughter named Sally Noel Seabright at Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Seabright, formerly Miss Dorothy Lupton, is the daughter of Mrs. D. W. Lupton. The father, stationed at Camp Forrest Tennessee, is due to arrive for a short visit. Stewart Bell Jr. has returned to Blacksburg for the summer after staying with his parents on North Cameron Street.
Piano students of Mrs. Ella L Hodges will present their annual recital Thursday at 8 15 in the auditorium of the United Jerete Church. Guests visiting include Miss Frances Hicks of Fayettville North Carolina and Miss Louise Hicks at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Esten Rudolph Jr son of Mr and Mrs Rudolph of Step underwent an emergency operation at Memorial Hospital. Polly Green of White Post left for Annapolis to attend June Week at the U S Naval Academy.
The Little Garden Club met at a Tennyson Avenue home on June 15 with Mrs Sam Preston of the Old Fredericktown Garden Club as guest speaker presenting on Rose Culture. Ribbons were awarded for arrangements including blue for Clark Cooper Elizabeth Barr and others yellow and red ribbons across small and large classes.
The Onward and Upward Class of Kernstown Methodist Church will meet at the home of Mrs Ira Smallwood Shea. Hang night at 8 with Mrs Steele as co host.
Preparations are complete for a Mother and Daughter banquet at the First Brethren Church on Berryville avenue Thursday at 6 o'clock. Rev. Paul E. Dick announces the event inviting all women and girls and their friends. Mrs. Charles P. Walz of Reliance will give the address, Mrs. W. L. Dudley of Winchester will present readings, with a solo by Mrs. Vivian Armel. Toastmistress is Miss Sarah M. Forney. Miss Evelyn Garber will lead songs.
Berryville society notes weekend guests include Miss Roberta Aylor of Baltimore and Mr Randolph Smith of Pittsburgh visiting the Aylors. Additional Berryville visitors and host events are listed with local families, dinners, luncheons, and travels to and from Purcellville, Fredericksburg, Richmond, and Baltimore as residents entertain and visit relatives and friends.
Miss Doris Ruffner of Luray recently married and a wedding was noted in Winchester. Mr. Owens has completed a Keystone Radio School course in Pittsburgh and is on a five day furlough before joining his company at Camp A. P. Edward P. Berlin returned from a Richmond business trip. Reva Berlin, after two weeks in Berryville, has returned to Washington D C. Ruth Berlin left for summer school at Mary Washington College in Fredericksburg.
Mr James Galloway USNA instructor spent the weekend at his Berryville home and plans to return later in the month. The Parshalls and their daughter Betty left Berryville for Elmhurst Illinois. Collie Laney returned to Toledo after weeks with the Stoughs. Roy Potts family returned from Washington DC after attending the wedding of William Grier and Frances Jacobs. Glenn Dorsett of Pasadena California was guest of honor at a party hosted by Miss Virginia Page. Clint P Newcomb recovers from tonsil operation. Mrs H H Burks left for Fredericksburg for Mary Washington College summer school. son Craig Hill Burks has a UVA summer position. Hunter Burks to Duke summer school. Ellen Ramsburg and party to Mary Washington College summer session. Misses Charlotte Ann and Rose Briggs now in Columbia SC Hospital after hip fracture. Meade Dorsey earned UVA degree. Charlottesville trip for finals noted. Mrs Joseph F Moore spent time in Charlottesville then returned home. Miss Louise Huyette heads to Radford for summer school at Radford College.
Mrs Jack Brown and Miss Elinor Griffith of Washington DC spent the weekend with the Alfred Kerfoots at Liewerlyn. Several residents visited relatives in New York City Fort Monmouth and Maryland while others hosted guests from Washington DC Alexandria and Silver Spring. Robert Leake returned to Berryville from Pittsburgh to complete a course at the Keystone Electrical School before rejoining his unit at Camp A P Hill.
The Massanetta Massanetta Musical Camp in Virginia reports 200 enrolled students and faculty attendance this year. The school offers voice conducting theory and folk music with a Festival Choir rehearsal set for Sunday. Recreational activities include swimming tennis bowling and folk dancing as part of the Massanetta Sprit camp week. Martha Christine Flynn a young American contralto is highlighted among performers for Friday concert.
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