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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1941

Page

8

Social and Personal Calendar of Events

Tuesday weekly meetings listed for Rebekah Association at Odd Fellows Lodge and Winchester Aerie at Lodge Hell. Kiwanis Club holds a luncheon at the hotel. Wednesday includes Junior Century Club meeting in Red Cross rooms and Elke club weekly gathering in the evening.

Rebekah Association Winchester Aerie Order of Eagles Lodge Hell Kiwanis Club Junior Century Club Red Cross Rooms Elke Cmb

Births and hospital notices roll through Memorial Hospital

Congratulatory notices from Winchester to Martinsburg parade births and recoveries at Memorial Hospital. Names include Mrs Rosser Campbell former Dorothy Rhodes and Mr and Mrs Lester Molden of Rural Route 2 greeting a daughter. Polhamus born at Winchester Hospital joins Kitchen family as second anniversary nears. Informal party at Miss Aurtley Creswell home with multiple attendees followed by dancing. Tickets on sale for D A K R Garden Tour.

Rosser Campbell Alexandria Terday Memorial Hospital Campbell Torothy Rhodes Lester Molden HR. No. 2 Molden Showalter Charles Earle Polus Satur Winchester 1 Polhamus Turessa Kitchen Thomas W. Kitchen Valley Avenue Aurtley Creswell Whitlock Avenue Colleen Swisher Ditty McCauty Lucille Snapp Anna Jane Cooper Jenny Fay Keffer Frances Pappas Nilda Nelson Margaret Creswell Leslie Carper Gerald Ritter Robert Womeldorph LeRoy Cooper Jonny Violet Lloyd Peele Maurice Eckman Claude Anderson Glenn Garber All Winchester Tommy South

Garden Tour Fundraiser By Fort Loudoun D A R

The Fort Loudoun Chapter D A R will sponsor a Garden Tour on May 21. Tickets are available from regent Miss Mary Robinson and committee members including Mrs W W Duncan Mrs Co P McVicar Mrs William Colbert Mrs Philip Williams Woodstock Miss Lucy Kurtz Mrs William Fletcher Mrs George Slater Upperville and Mrs F L Ayler Berryville. At tomorrow's D A R meeting at Camp Lupton near Woodstock flag seals for defense will be sold.

Fort Loudoun Daughters of the American Revolution Mary Robinson W. W. Duncan Co. P. McVicar William Colbert Philip Williams Woodstock Lucy Kurtz William Fletcher George Slater Upperville F. L., Ayler Berryville Camp Lupton

Modern Etiquette Q and A on calling gifts and hosting

A young woman may ask a date to call after a party. Guests at a house party should not give orders to servants unless assigned. request through the hostess. Sending a gift on a commencement is optional, not obligatory.

Residents and visitors noted in Stephens City social notices

Mary Anderson and others spent Sundays in Stephens City visiting local families and attending events. The column lists guests from Madison College, Baltimore, Washington D C, Cleveland, Berkeley Springs W Va, and Norfolk and notes hospital stays and recoveries, travel to Richmond, and upcoming meetings of Eastern Star and other social engagements.

Mary Anderson Stephens City W. H. Huber

Guidance on natural makeup trends and skin care habits

The piece urges readers to abandon heavy artificial cosmetics and embrace a natural look. It recommends softer tones, avoiding penciled brows, and using creams, cleansing, and gentle irritant avoidance. It also advises skin care steps and consulting a dermatologist for acne or pores issues.

Richard Wilmers Week End Guests At Home

The notice lists guests visiting Richard Wilmers at his home in Clarke County Virginia over the weekend. Attendees include Miriam Scott of Washington and Isobel Lee of New York, with other relatives and friends mentioned traveling from California and Baltimore to attend the gathering at Rosney and Abby.

Theodore Jakimier South Washington Street Washington, D Richard Wilmers

Expansion In Bank Loans Surges To New High

New York May 13 Growth in loans from Federal Reserve member banks across 101 cities shows a $36 million rise to $5.568 billion for the week ended May 7, signaling a fresh expansion in commercial, industrial and agricultural lending amid broader developments.

New York Federal Reserve

Snake under Huntington high desk shocks staff

May 13 Huntington Indiana. Secretary to the school superintendent described a snake under a high school desk to teacher Jennie B Wilson. The snake was a two foot long poisonous water moccasin found in the office area.

Huntington Ind Feredith Langley Jennie B. Wilson Miss Wilson

Leading Causes of Death in the Country

The document ranks heart disease influenza and pneumonia as the top diseases causing deaths in the country. It lists heart disease first followed by influenza and pneumonia in order.

Ryden family plans Panama voyage and christening

Mr. Ryden Jr departs for New York City then sails to Panama where he will be joined by Mrs. Ryden and their daughter in about three months. During the absence Mrs. Ryden will visit Mrs. Frank Hack. Miss Mar Stowers, formerly of the Red Cross, spends the weekend at Gray Gables Inn.

Randolph Grimm H. R. Grimm Madison College Harrisonburg Medical College of Virginia Richmond Mary Anita Ryden Mr. Ryden, Jr New York City Panama Mar Stowers Red Cross Salt Lake City Utah Gray Gables Inn

Talking Movie Shown At Middletown Grange Meeting

Middletown Grange in Virginia presented the talking film Army on Wheels with County Agent I Fred Stine in charge. Stine spoke on proper nutrition while local musicians offered selections. Memorial committee D N Gruver and B O Brumback will run the June 1 memorial program as delegates are named for the Blacksburg Grange Conference June 12 14. A large Pomona gathering attended the White Hall Grange event last night.

Middletown Army On Finight Middletown Grange I. Fred Stine Frederick County Stine Robert Carbaugh Glynn Combs Stephens City Pred Dobbins D. N. Gruver B. O. Brumback Grange Blacksburg

Missionary Society Speaker at Grace Lutheran

Mrs L Miller and her husband Dr Miller, former Japan missionaries, will speak at the Grace Lutheran Church Women’s Missionary Society meeting tomorrow at 3 PM in the Men’s Bible Class room. The Junior Century club meets at 2 PM in the Red Cross rooms with Virginia Cover Russell presenting on Stokowski. Young Women’s Bible Class hosts at 8 PM at 08 S Loudoun St with Mrs James Hepner as hostess and Mrs John Carper leading devotion.

L. &. G. Miller G. Miller Women's Missionary Society Grace Lutheran Church Lutheran Church S. Loudoun Street James Hepner John Carper

Treasury Receipts and Debt Figures May 10

The Treasury reports May 10 receipts of 16.6 million dollars and expenditures of 36.26 million. Gross debt stands at 47.39 billion, up 7.29 million from the previous day.

Washington the Treasury

Lincoln as New Salem postmaster 1833 to 1836

Abraham Lincoln served as postmaster of New Salem Illinois from May 7 1833 until the office was abolished in 1836 due to a steady decline in New Salem’s population. The appointment was made by President Andrew Jackson.

Abraham Lincoln New Salem Illinois J. L. EB. A. Lincoln Andrew Jackson

District Manager Appointment in North American Assurance

Mrs. W. E. Smith is named district manager E Foti of Winches tand. North America Assurance Society announces a district manager appointment for the hospitalization and non cancellable accident insurance firm. The notice notes Virginia residents insured and mentions the company specializes in hospital coverage.

E Foti Winchestand Aes Hickaona Oftos Af Cpoe Ae Cntesarke North America Assurance Society Virginia

G Tee Machin Gun Term Sparked Bureau Naming Debate

Fragmentary text references a coinage of G Tee Machin Gun and the use of the term G-men by agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The readable bits imply a discussion or accusation about naming and association with federal agents.

Kelly G-men Bureau ‘of Investigation

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