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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1942
Page
6
The article extols cold cream as a key cosmetic aid, retarding skin shedding and protecting against wind sun and dirt. It also advises mild soap, thorough rinsing, and oil-based lubricants while recommending a diet rich in fruits and vegetables to curb oily skin.
Readers ask about bleaching yellowed cotton sheets and towels using sun and bluing water. Another query inquires about baked ice cream with meringue baked briefly. A third asks how to launder red cotton slacks to prevent fading without strong bleach.
By dialing 424 you may let friends know when you entertain have guests are going away or have returned home. The Star will publish all such matters on this page.
Three shipbuilding companies and a defense training group face hearings by the Presidents committee on fair labor practices over alleged racial discrimination. The targets are MacEvoy Shipbuilding of Savannah Ga Southeastern Shipbuilding of Savannah Delta Shipbuilding of New Orleans and the Birmingham national defense training program. A separate complaint against the Southern Railway system was noted but not heard at this session.
The Lutheran Church of Our Saviour at 3088 Loudoun Street lists Rev C A D Freseman as pastor. Sunday School is at 9 45 a m with Harrison Keckley as superintendent. Morning worship and sermon follow at 11 a m. no vesper service.
The calendar lists Rev Garland Evans Hopkins as minister with services and group meetings. Sunday schedule includes 9 45 a m church school and 11 a m worship. Weekday events cover Vacation Church School Boy Scouts Girl Scouts and church boards. The Francis Asbury Union Jr Church in Kerns town Virginia is noted for Tuesday evening.
In Hoboken on June 20 State Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner Alfred E. Driscoll refused to lift a liquor license suspension to help Father’s Day sales. He noted the request showed sympathy for thirsty fathers but said suspensions must deter future violations.
The annual Shenandoah District 5 Rebekah Assembly meets at the 1.0.0 F hall on Tuesday June 23 with Winchester Rebekah Lodge No. 21 as hostess. Mrs W E Edwards president presides at 2 PM and Madeline Butler visits for Virginia Assembly. Committee reports and officer elections follow, with supper after the afternoon session. The 8 PM program includes a Rebekah degree by Front Royal Lodge and remarks by Madeline Butler.
Russell B. Newcome married Miss Lennis Vaughan Skelton at the bride’s home in Front Royal. The couple, both graduates of local high schools, plan a short wedding trip and were joined by immediate family and relatives from Winchester. Newcome serves in the Army and is stationed in Norfolk.
Richmond Virginia June 20 Dr Peyton Hundley a dentist whose home was at Rose Hill in Essex county died there early today Relatives said he was in his late seventies He was born at Rose Hill family estate and had resided in his native county all his life He was active in religious and civic work for that section Funeral services will be held at the home at 4 oclock Sunday with burial in the family cemetery.
Conn clashed last month with father-in-law Jimmy Smith in a one round kit chen scrap. The family tiff likely cost Billy 125000 dollars his share of the Louis Conn title fight delayed by the hand injury.
Mrs Florence Sumption will lead an Epworth League program at Macedonia Methodist Church Sunday at 8 PM with Mrs J W Newcome giving a talk on the topic. The public is invited to attend as part of a planned evening of activities. Presbyterians Send Youths To Massanetta Camp Near Harrisburg for intermediate camp from June 22 to 28. Eight girls depart Monday including Leigh Rosenberger Colleen Mills and Ellen Largent. Mr and Mrs Carl McKee welcome a son born at Memorial Hospital with Mrs McKee formerly Nina McFarland.
The Margaret Collins Denny and the Comrade Bible Classes will meet tomorrow at 9 30 in the Ladies Assembly room of Braddock Street Methodist Church for joint devotions led by Mrs E L Kell. Teachers are Mrs J F Bly and Mrs J W Rosenberger.
The church lists services for Rev. R. B. Nelson with 8 a.m. Holy Communion 9 45 a.m. Sunday School and 11 a.m. Morning Prayer sermon on The Defense and Comfort of God The collect prays for God to hear and defend and comfort his people through Jesus Christ during the Third Sunday after Trinity.
The program finished on June 16 1942 under Mrs Thelma R Barr at Douglas High School with graduates June Banks Weaver Banks Mary Banks Alice Crawford Frances Green Mary Ann Green Hattie Green Vivianne Jackson Zelma Pinkett Charlotte Shields Ruth Spencer Vivian Taper Lorraine Turner Mary Williams Mary Wonzer.
Newtton Massachusetts June 20 In a quirky tale faxon Bowen mayor of Newt on Adams advertised last fall for a secretary worth 40 a week and dumb enough to work for. The 66 year old official is marrying Audreay Milner 36 of Eldorado Arkansas who was visiting friends when a joke lead to a job and a romance. Milner quit federal work to clerk at the North Adams ration board and wedding plans followed with a Mayors Club of Massachusetts reception last night. The ceremony will take place at the home of the first friend who sent Milner to Bowen.
Vertie Sparks 46 native of Interman West Virginia died Thursday at 6 am in Detroit Michigan after a three month illness. Survived by three daughters Pauline Brackey Evelyn McDaniels Ethel Evans five siblings five grandchildren. Funeral Sunday 3 pm Omps Funeral Home Rev L G Bridgers officiating. Interment Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers listed. Body to rest at Omps until service.
Mrs Catherine Parker died at her daughter Miss Marie Parker’s home in Renovo Pennsylvania at 10 yesterday morning widow of James Edward Parker and daughter of the late William F Stolle and Charlotte Schultz Stolle. She is survived by two daughters and a sister Funeral at Enders Funeral home Sunday at 1 30 officiated by Rev E D Vauban with interment in Green Hill Berryville Pallbearers listed.
Treasury status reports June receipts of 214 million 818 thousand 833 dollars and 11 cents with expenditures at 162 million 367 thousand 362 dollars 39 cents. Total public debt stands at 74 billion 729 million 538 thousand 951 dollars 37 cents, showing a decrease of 177 million 918 thousand 962 dollars from the previous day.
A farewell party at Tokes Inn Opequon honored Marion Bayliss to be inducted June 26. Guests enjoyed chicken dinner with music by Henry Seal. 58 attendees attended. The column reports troop movements including Gene Dunn in Ireland and Pvt Delmas Mellon stationed in Northern Ireland. Additional notes cover Lt Larry Baker’s commission and furlough, Pvt James Rowland’s transfer to Camp Shelby, and Corporal Lewis Barley’s promotion.
Virginia Military Institute in Lexington will accommodate about 30 more cadets next season despite delayed work on two bar racks. The Board of Visitors directed remodeling of the alumni section of the barrack quadrangle for cadet use, while alumni move to the Anderson House outside the gates.
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