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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1941
Page
8
The calendar lists a Wednesday 8:00 p.m. weekly Elks Club meeting and a Thursday 1:00 p.m. Rotary Club luncheon. Details beyond those items are truncated.
A surprise birthday dinner for Mrs. Largent was hosted at Mrs. Dora Foreman’s Gainesboro home. Guests included Otis Mauze and daughter Shirley Ann, Walter Middle and son Bobbie, and many other locals, with notes of broadcasts and upcoming marriages.
The piece advises ignoring insults to avoid quarrel and being rude. It notes a husband should ensure his wife has a partner at dances and that offering driving advice is only appropriate when asked, calling back seat driving a social nuisance.
The Baptist Women Missionary Union Group No 2 changes Friday meeting from Boyce Baptist Church to Winchester Baptist Church. All members should note the 10 oclock start and all day session. Mrs H A Sandergrin recently returned from the Belgian Congo will be guest. Liker of Berryhill and Parker of ille will be group leader. Grace Lutheran Women Auxiliary meets tomorrow at 7 30 with Miss Jennie Green.
The article notes skin color varies through seasons with wind and sun, advising powders darker than natural tint to avoid patchy looks. It suggests shade guidance by hair color and season, mentions trying shades at a makeup bar, and adds lipstick or rouge as needed.
Circle 8 of Braddock Street Methodist Church led by Mrs Lynwood Hammond meets tomorrow at 7 30 PM at 906 South Braddock Street. Rachel Hodges Class of United Brethren meets at 7 30 PM at Mrs Wilber Cather's Gray Stone Terrace home with devotions led by Miss Maude Holler and Mrs Ansel Marple. A Mothers Day program is planned and members are urged to attend. Ever Ready Bible Class of Loudoun Street Presbyterian meets last night at Mrs Paul Hartman’s West Piccadilly home with Miss Lela Rosenberger speaking on relief for starving children in war zones. A special offering for one child is planned for Sunday morning. Family and guests listed. Turner Ashby Chapter U D C plans Thursday meeting at 3 PM at Mrs H B McCor.
The Girls Athletic Association schedules a joint business and social meeting for tomorrow night at 7 30 in the American Legion building.
Circle No 2 of Braddock Street Methodist Church meets Thursday night at 8 for a Wade Hampton sketch by Harry F Byrd Jr. Girl Scout Council plans summer camp at 3 30 Friday at Mrs McSherry Lupton’s. Winchester Little Theatre holds a board meeting tonight at 8 to discuss the June production. Berryville rink hosts a roller skating contest Monday night 8 to 12 30 with entries closing at 9 and prizes for several events.
Berryville May 17 Capt and Mrs William Barrett return to Norwood after weeks in Richmond where Mrs Barrett recuperated from an operation at St Luke's Hospital. Guests include Mrs F L Ayler Mrs A F Romiton Mrs William Shenk attending Virginia Federation of Women’s Clubs in Washington D C. Many local residents and visitors are noted from Berryville and nearby areas.
Boyce High will present a three act play titled Yimmie Yonson's Yob Friday at 8 p m in Boyce Parish Hall. Senior Class of Boyce School produces with a large cast led by Joe Casey as Yimmie Yonson and Ella DeHaven as Sylvia.
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