Social And Personal Calendar Of Winchester Notes
Calendar items include meetings of the Women’s Auxiliary of the Episcopal Church and the I O O F, Junior Red Cross campaigns with Mrs Brooks as chair, and visits by Montgomery West Virginia chamber official Mr Forrest Jones to his mother in Memorial hospital. Also reported are a St Patrick’s Day dance fund drive, two weddings in Romney and Baltimore, a charity Eagles dance, various society visits, and local appointments with hospital, college, and civic groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Jones
Forrest Jones
Chamber of Commerce
Montgomery
W. Va
Winchester
R. T. Jones
Memorial Hospital
Jones
Civic League
George Washington
Cook
Harry T. James C. Baker
U.S
St. Patrick's Day
Oras
Mrs Burner To Lead Devotions At Braddock Street Church
Mrs Clara Burner will lead the Devotional program for the Margaret Collins Denny and Com rade Bible Classes of Braddock Street Methodist Church. Mrs Bly and Mrs Rosenberger will teach their respective class lessons at the Bethany Circle meeting of the Presbyterian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burner
Margaret Collins Denny and Comrade Bible
Braddock Street Methodist Church
Clara Burner
J. F. Bly
J. W. Rosenberger
Etiquette Q and A On Speech, Flowers, and Respect
A reader asks how to repeat words politely and how to respond when unsure. The advice: say I beg your pardon what did you say or I am sorry I didn't understand you. For flower displays extend about twice the bowl's breadth. An office girl need not rise when the employer's wife enters.
Women hear talk on Human Standards at Winchester
The Winchester Branch of the American Association of University Women met at Mrs. Herbert Larrick’s home with Miss Mary Pidgeon from the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, D. C., as speaker on Human Standards and Consumer Information Service. Attendance urged for the last church year meeting. dinner postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pidgeon
Winchester
American Association of University Women
Herbert Larrick
Mary Pidgeon
Department of Labor
Washington, D. C
Church Women Weekday Meetings Across Local Groups
The Womens Auxiliary of Christ Episcopal Church meets Monday at 3 PM for a mission study on The Shifting Population of America led by Mrs. John M. Steck. The Fort Loudoun Chapter DAR meets Wednesday at 3 PM at Miss Lucy Kurtz's home with speaker E. P. Brown on Our American Heritage. Rowe elected president of the Winchester Zone Womens Society. she also leads the Market Street Methodist Women’s Society. United Methodist and United Brethren groups hold meetings this week to elect officers and delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
John M. Steck
Fort Loudoun
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
Lucy Kurtz
E. P. Brown
Harold. Rowe
Winchester
Womens Society
Rowe
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Market Street Methodist Church
Women’s Missionary Society of the United Brethren Church
Wayne Camps
Harold Bageant
White Slave and Dope Charges Lifted by Jury
A Cleveland jury dropped charges against Charles Hayes 46 of Farrell Pa for transporting three women from Masury to Rochester Pa for prostitution. Hayes faced three counts tied to actions between June 20 and 30. The panel also charged John V Leendr 32 of Charleston W Va with feloniously purchasing 301 grains of heroin at Massillon on January 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Federal Grand Jury
Charles Hayes
Farrell
Masury
Trumbull County
Rochester
Hayes
Southes
John V. Leen Dr
Charleston
W. Va
Massillon
Beauty recruitment tactics urge women to smart looks and morale
The piece advises women to maintain a polished wardrobe and home, choose flattering hairstyles, and avoid aprons for work. It promotes finger waves, bob variations, and the belief that style boosts happiness, with guidance on hats, curtains, and personal presentation as a social standard.
Traffic Safety Report Highlights January Accidents
In January there were 18 accidents in Winchester with five injuries and 1267 dollars in property damage. For 1940 January there were ten accidents and four injuries with 300.25 dollars property loss. Of 36 drivers, 32 were male and one sex unlisted. The 25 to 44 age group had the most drivers at 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Thomas Starrett
Canterbury Notes from Canturbury Virginia Community
Visitors gather at the Neff home with Webster Bowman Perry and Painter family members from Leesburg and Inwood. Local notices include Fairview Ladies Aid meeting at F L Dovell home and relatives reacting to the death of Jacob Garver Clarke County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canterburg
Elmo Neff
Arthur Webster
Alexandria
Jake Bowman
Inwood
W. Va
O. D. Perry
Howard Cline
Elsie Painter
Helen Ritenour
Georgianna Neff
Maurice Phillips
Leesburg
Benjamin Derflinger
Sisbra
Howard White
Sunny
Jacob Garver
Clarke County
Nellie
Mae Painter
Luray
Ollie Cline
Lois’ Albin
Beatrice Painter
Harry Cave
Cumberland
Riley Uy
Lent Recital Opens Grace Lutheran Concert Series
On Sunday afternoon at o clock the first in a Lent series of organ and violin recitals will be held at Grace Lutheran Church. Miss Mildred Jones and Bobby Edwards perform pieces by Bach Schubert Tschaikowsky Rubinstein Handel and Wagner. The program offers a quiet half hour of music and meditation and all are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Lutheran Church
Mildred Jones
Presbyterian Church
Bobby Edwards
Ios Aera
Bchabert
Versa
Tschaikowsky
Name and birthdate of Maree Thompson's son
Maree Thompson's son is W. M. A. Winchsel Lewis born on June 30, 1930.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maree Thompson
W. M. A. Winchsel, ‘Lewis
Blue Ridge Hunt Meets at Red Gate in Millwood Va
Blue Ridge Hunt gathered Thursday at Red Gate for a field hunt followed by a hunt breakfast hosted by Mrs. Edward Jenkins. Attendees included Mrs. Alexis Sommaripa Mrs. Edward Jenkins Mrs. Gece P. Greenhalgh Reynolds Harrison Miss Wheeler and several others. The article lists multiple social visits and dinner guests among local residents and visitors in Millwood Virginia.
Must Clear Way To Mail Boxes
Postmaster W Nelson Page urged patrons to clear snow from curbside and rural mail boxes so carriers can deliver by auto. If snow remains, mail will be returned to the post office and delivery delayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Nelson Page
Mrs Kremer in grave condition after heart attack
The condition of Mrs Thom E Kremer, who suffered a heart attack Thursday night near Miami, shows little improvement today. She is gravely ill and resides on South Cameron Street with her sister in law Miss Ettie Prince and a late husband's sister who have been living with her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Richardson
Chicago
Ill
Clarke
Miami
Fla
Asbury Walker
Thom E. Kremer
Kremer
South Cameron Street
Stella Prince
Ette
Soldier Finishes Mechanic School at Camp Holabird
Private Edward Brill of the 4th Signal Company 4th Division graduated yesterday from the Quartermaster Motor Transportation School at Camp Holabird Baltimore Md receiving his diploma in basic mechanics He received a six day delay en route to Fort Benning Ga and is visiting his parents Mr and Mrs W E Brill on East Boscawen Street
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Brill
4Th Signal Company
4Th Division
Quartermaster Motor Transportation School
Camp Holabird
Baltimore
Fort Benning
W. E. Brill
East Boscawen Street
How to Succeed As a Public Speaker
Public speaking guide promises to help the average person overcome nervousness gain poise and express ideas clearly. The booklet SUCCESSFUL PUBLIC SPEAKING costs ten cents postpaid through Information Bureau Winchester Evening Star Washington D C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Star Information Bureau
Washington, D. C
The
Winchester: Evening Star
Frederick J Gaskin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Women's Auxiliary of
Episcopal Church
Church House
Hall
Jr. Red Cross
E. G. Rust
Don Gray
Fred Glaize, Jr
Red Cross
Lola Moore
John Kerr
Virginia Avenue
Retha Breckenridge
Mary E. Ebert
Dora Perrine
Lydia Barton
Ruth Malley
Josephine Hinkle
Allen DeHaven
Fred Braithwaite
Dennis Hoover
Robert Ayler
Frank Whitacre
Wayne Guthrie
Harry Stipe
Kenneth Stevens
Newton McKee
Ralph Lee Triplett
Marshall Hayden
Frederick County
Miss Baird
Steinla
Romney
St. Stephens Episcopal Church
Avery Covell Baird
Robert Wood Baird
Paul Steinla
Henry Molling, Jr
Eagles
George Washington Hotel
Jimmy Doman
Mary Lou
Kenneth Wendell
Otie Kibler
James McCormick
Margaret Prances Herron
William A. Herron
New York
New Camden
Garland Baptist
Mae McCarty
New York City
Helen Avis
Ma College
Harrisonburg
H. R. Grimm
Gerrard S1
Lyndwood Wheeler
Berryville
Mit
Virginia Moseley
Westwodd Byrd
Bowling Green
Thomas Byrd
Detriot, Mich
Herman I. Pifer
Richmond
Southeastern Surgical Conference
Mrs. Richardson
Mr. Richardson
J. P. Wyant
Front Royal Road
Cecil Wyant
Donnie
Fredericksburg
Brooks’ Pharmacy Service
Pingley & Plate Cleaners
Food Center
Main
Huntsberry
Bethany Circle of the
Ira ET
Food Sluinshine Cleaners
East Piccadilly Cnt
Ronald Wilson
Church Womens Auxiliary
Womens Auxiliary of
Christ Episcopal Church
Boscawen
D. A. BR
Harold Rowe
Ernest Hemingway
Oliver Wiswell
Kenneth Roberts
Asphira and the
Willa Cather
Mrs. Miniver
Jan. Struther
Howard Spring
Jan Waltin
Lella Warren
Nina Fedorova
James Hilton
Iferompany, Inc
Helen Follett
Dona Edwards
Ford
Canterbury
Ital
Blue Ridge Hunt Met
Red Gate
William Bell Watkins
Virginia S. Watkins
Annefield
Edward G. Butler
Tom Philips
Stacy Lloyd, ‘Jr
Mr. Lloyd
Mrs
Ant Lloyd, Sr
Philadelphia
J. Godfrey Philips
Alexis Sommaripa
Bellfield
Mrs. N. Burwell Jones
Courtney B. Jones
A. R. Dunning
Strasburg Ae
Pete
Burwell Jacobs
Mr. Dunning
Newark
Ewart Johnston
Edward G. Er
Mr. Philips
T. E. Kremer
the Commercial & Savings Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Soldier
Your Sanitary Food Store
N. Braddock St
Miles Music CO
Washington, DC
C. B. Smalts & Son
National Ave
Lovett Brothers
N. Loudoun St
Underwood’s Bakery
Household Arts, Inc
Household Arts Brooks
Cochet
14Th Street
New York N
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