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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1941
Page
8
A 8:00 p.m. concert by Duke Gleentley High School on Saturday and an 8:00 p.m. I O O F meeting at their hall on Monday are scheduled.
Mr and Mrs Charles Henry Grim Sr announce the engagement of their daughter Dora Edmonia to Richard J Rosenberger son of Mr and Mrs Charles M Rosenberger of Frederick amine Both Miss Grim and Mr Rosenberger are Handley High School graduates Mr Rosenberger is with E J DuPont de Co in Penns Grove KJ The wedding will occur in Mr and Mrs George Wisecarver of Bunker Hill hosted a birth party Saturday night for Pawine Dunham daughter of and Mrs Robert Dunham Guests included Mr and Mrs Bennett Mr and Mrs Ely Shade Mr and Mrs Albert Bennett Mr and Mrs Charles YeDane Mr and Mrs Robert Wisecarver Bill Dunham Dale and Davis Bennett Charlotte Shade Freddie Russell Louise and Wesley and Jd Bennett Dick and Jahet h Dane Rita Jana Chapman Barrett Jenatta and Donald Iver Roy Wisecarver cake and root beverages were served John Bays of National left for home old Va to undergo appendectomy at Hartwell s hospital Thursday Hobarts Mother is Sandusky Oh Mrs Hobert left for Sandusky to visit her ill mother and is said to be in serious condition They expect to return to Winchester next week.
Paul Whiteman and his world famous orchestra to perform at Virginia Tech Easter dances on March 28 announced by the German Club president at V P I. Jack Teagarden and his orchestra also slated for Cotillion Club dances. Mrs Keen's Sister Hosts Luncheon with Baltimore guest Nancy Buckingham among guests at West Oak Street home.
The Duke University Glee Club from Durham, North Carolina, will perform a spring concert at Handley High School in Winchester tonight at 8. Thirty five singers arrived this afternoon and will stay with local families. The show marks their first Winchester appearance this touring season under director J Foster Barnes.
A young man may remove his hat for a brief talk with a girl and lift it when meeting and leaving. Do not keep the hat in snow or rain. Carving at informal dinners may be done at the table, but formal dinners in the kitchen. A condolence call need not be returned.
Winchester Girl Scouts plan a father daughter banquet at the George Washington Hotel March 31 at 6 15 pm with camping as the theme. Senior Troop to perform a f ad play written by council member Mrs Eugene B Cooper. Reservations by March 26 to Mrs Eugene B Cooper 927.
The local Beta Sigma Phi chapter met at 3 p.m. Thursday in the George Washington Hotel to discuss State publication and the Ritual of Jewels banquet. Ruth Solenberger, Mrs. Charles Lyles, and Mrs. Richard Lineburg will take final vows at the banquet on Saturday March 29 after initiation at 7 30. Mrs J P Lamb Jr will preside over the Ritual of Jewels with husbands and friends invited. Virginia Epsilon plans a public card party on April 3 by reservation.
The Stamp Club will hold a meeting Monday night at 7 00 at the Market Street Method venue to discuss stamp collecting and club activities. Members are urged to attend for updates and exchange of stamps.
The Margaret Collins Denny and Comrade Bible Classes at Braddock Street Methodist Church will hold a 9:45 Sunday session led by Mrs. O L Jamison. Mrs J W Rosenberger and Mrs F W Danley will present the lesson messages to their respective classes. The Young Adult Class devotional service is set for tomorrow at 9:45 with Miss Olivia Dellinger as leader and Mrs John Glaize teaching. Miss Carrie Kellican has left for Baltimore to join her brother in law and sister, Mr and Mrs W C Perry.
The Star reports press time across major cities with updates from London at 9 P. M. and Berlin Rome Alexandriz Bucharest lines, signaling late afternoon news cycle.
The piece links nervousness and poor sleep to dull hair and discusses hair growth, shedding, and scalp care. It cites brushing, regular cleansing, scalp massage, and tonics as remedies, while debunking cutting as a health factor and praising a glossy finish for the coiffure.
A shipment of fertile double marigold seeds from David Burpee was received by Bruce Alexander of the Firestone store for free distribution to garden clubs. Named Idabelle Firestone Marigold, it honors Mrs. Harvey S. Firestone who loved flowers and music and premiered recently in New York.
A damaged notice notes officials in attendance at a gathering about a new flower and seed distribution. Mr Burpee urged Tire and Rubber Company to help, with seeds to be delivered through Firestone stores and dealers locally.
Berryville residents report Colonel Griffing and Lt. van Tae Joel Beates answered questions on selective service and the soldiers and sailors' compensation act during a Wednesday radio program. The town also noted several local visits, guests, and obituaries, including Mrs Ina Post Linn's funeral in Richmond and burial in Ohio.
The funeral of Rev. Butzler, once pastor of Duncan Memorial Church, was held in Berryville with attendees including Mrs. Newcomb Murphy Riley Wisecarver Galloway Stull and the Sponséllers. Surviving family includes Mark Butzler of Berryville. Eddy Joyce returned from Washington after visiting her sister-in-law.
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