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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1942
Page
6
A column warns against DIY dyeing for over bleached hair and notes the risks of uneven color. It advises consulting experienced beauticians who understand chemical processes and can correct color without damaging hair further.
Readers ask if any meat suits barbecuing and request a sauce recipe. A: ham lamb beef pork or venison can be barbecued. request a circular with cooking directions and barbecue sauce from The Star Service Bureau. For Sunday supper a cabbage ham salad is proposed with shredded cabbage celery lima beans walnuts ham mayonnaise and deviled eggs with fresh tomatoes as garnish.
Heavy barges halt at Mannheim causing delays on the Rhine as lighter vessels resume upriver traffic toward Switzerland. The disruption slows cargo flow and affects shipping schedules along the river corridor.
London expert V Korenchevsky proposes hormone and vitamin therapy to revitalize people over 60 for war work. He cites adrenal thyroid and sex gland hormones and warns against unwanted effects. He urges large scale trials in seven to ten hospitals to test efficacy and safety.
Dolly Breitenbaugh of Missouri proposes a flag redesign to restore Betsy Ross’s circle of thirteen. As DAR flag committee chair, she argues the 48-state, six by eight star arrangement lacks approval by Congress and cites War Department design. She says the idea has drawn House briefed attention.
The Procter and Gamble Co. was indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston on charges of using the mails to conduct industrial espionage. The case accuses the firm and others of a scheme from 1937 to January 1942 to obtain information and data from Lever Brothers Co. of Cambridge.
Rev Paul L Yount and wife announce engagement of daughter Eleanor Bushnell Yount to Lieut Robert Louis Baughan of Huntington W Va now at San Diego CA a Lexington survivor. Miss Yount cousin to Beverley Farms pair and granddaughter of Rev John Bushnell. She departs for West Coast and to marry this week in San Francisco after Norristown ties.
Mr and Mrs Marvin Loving of Strasburg are the parents of a son born this morning at Memorial Hospital. Mrs Loving is the former Miss Mary Katherine Ellis.
Miss Alice Cary Polhamus entertained last night at her Berryville home with a miscellaneous shower for Miss Louise Campbell whose wedding to Mr Woodrow Moore is set for Saturday. Guests included Mrs Maurice Trenary and many area women as decorations featured glowing tapers and spring flowers.
Mr. and Mrs. William Blye of Opequon announce the birth of their daughter Helen Louise on Monday June 15 at home. Mrs. Blye before marriage was Ruby Lowe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Lowe of Opequon. Mr. Blye works for the Virginia Woolen Mill.
Mr and Mrs R T Willey and family returned to Georgetown Delaware after visiting Mrs Willeys parents Mr and Mrs George Miller on East Cork street Young Philip Willey will spend the summer here with his grandparents.
Mrs H B McCormac hosts a Friday night dinner at Mansfield for Miss Margaret Byrd and her fiance Ensign Harry Stimpson of Washington, prior to their Saturday wedding. A luncheon for Miss Byrd is planned at Mrs J A Massie’s home on Wednesday. Charles Consolvo hosts a Saturday luncheon at Eventide before the ceremony.
Miss Ruth Marie Ryan and Mr. Jacob Taylor Rudolph wed at Grace Lutheran Church with a small ceremony led by Rev. Carl Honeycutt. The bride wore white chiffon with Talisman roses. maid of honor was Janet Lambert and best man Norwood Haines. The couple plans a short wedding trip and the bride works at National Fruit Products Company.
Mrs Hugh M Nelson hosts guests including Prescott Huidekoper and Prescott who returned to Washington Tuesday. Miss Margaret Della Meade returns to Washington after weekend in Clarke with Mr and Mrs Everard K Meade. Ben Randolph Tom H B Meade resume at University of Virginia after ten days in Clarke with B O F Randolph and Louis B Meade. Hunter Childs, patient at Garfield Hospital, is reported seriously ill. Lieut Sherman Joost and Lieut John Burwell visit family. Clarke guests attend wedding of Miss Alsop and Mr Dougherty Jr in Richmond with rehearsals and luncheons hosted by local families. Mrs Percy Randolph hosts Miss Stoney Walton of Ky. Sunday luncheon guests of Mrs Arthur Krock. Mr and Mrs Krock and Mrs Granger plan Long Island weekend.
The Winchester Woman's Rifle Club invites any interested to rifle practice on Wednesday night with Mr. Arthur Seabright providing instructions. Also the W C T U meets Wednesday at 3 PM in the Friends Meeting House.
Berryville Va June 23 Mrs Edward P Berlin president Clarke County Nurse Association calls a June 24 meeting at 4 PM at headquarters to discuss a benefit entertainment with ex president Mrs Graham Dougherty present. Also notes visiting guests including Capt William Young of Louisville KY and Peggy Stalnaker of Washington with local social arrivals at Woodley Clarke. prayer service planned weekly at Grace Episcopal Church.
Phillips Lee will stay in Baltimore before returning home. Mrs. E Leckie E Bustaphieve of Louisville arrives Friday to visit Mr. and Mrs. Robert Browse in Charles Town, then spend the summer with Ree Stevens in Berryville. Mrs. Eustaphieve brings Sally Hunter to visit her grandmother Mrs. Wattles. Lieut. Commander Wyndham Stokes Clark now on duty in Trinidad, with Mrs. Clark and their three children at Fairmont, West Virginia.
Clarke County Rationing Board outlines the July 15 1942 coupon plan with registration dates July 1 2 3. Drivers must register for Basic Ration Book A or D, display license, and rely on supplemental rationing for essential needs. various vehicle types are excluded from Basic Ration.
The notice sets June 25 as the latest start for the fourth cover spray to target the late first brood of codling moths. It should finish by June 30 for best effect. Spray mix for 100 gallons includes powdered bluestone two pounds lime four pounds and lead arsenate three pounds.
The McKee Family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and death of father and grandfather Edward McKee. They thank for flowers and loan of cars.
In Millwood Virginia on June 23 social hosts hosted multiple gatherings. Mrs. A A Baldwin welcomed guests including Mr A D Baldwin and Capt Ewart Johnston. Several residents attended dinners hosted by Mrs John Richardson and Capt and Mrs Ewart Johnson featuring local families and guests.
Miss Vitamia Watkins entertained Saturday with cocktails in honor of Miss Margaret Byrd. Guests included Ensign and Mrs. David Donovan and numerous Watkins, Meade, Williams, and Chew families plus several air force officers and house guests. Sunday buffet honored Lieut. Robert Chew with a guest list featuring Virginia Watkins Vaida Boy-Ed Jean Randolph Mary Dougherty Esther White Betty Williams Frances Herrick and many others.
Mrs. Ada Elizabeth Coward 66 died Friday from a heart attack and complications. Daughter Mrs. Cora Carper of Danville attended from 212 East Fairfax Lane as funeral services at Callands Baptist Church were led by Rev Naff and another minister. Interment followed in the adjoining burying ground with six nephews as pallbearers. Mrs. Carper, in declining health, was returning home when stricken. She was active in church and community with many friends.
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