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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1942

Page

8

Social and Personal Notices for Elks Rotary and Hospital News

Weekly Elks Club meeting Wednesday at 8 p m and Rotary luncheon Thursday at 1 p m at the hotel. Mrs Eulalia Nalley recovering well after appendicitis operation at Memorial Hospital. Mrs Wilbur R Johnston of 1210 Berryville avenue underwent major operation at Winchester Memorial Hospital and is in satisfactory condition.

Elks’ Club Rotary Club Eulalia Nalley Memorial Hospital Wilbur R. Johnston Berryville Avenue Winchester Memorial Hospital John E. Shull

Miss Byrd Engaged to Ensign Stimpson Jr in Clarke County

Announcement from Mr and Mrs Thomas B Byrd of Kentmere near Boyce Clarke county that their daughter Margaret Lewis Byrd is engaged to Ensign Harry F Stimpson Jr of Boston. Stimpson recently with the War Department in Washington and a 1937 UVA graduate. Wedding planned for early summer at Christ Episcopal Church in Chester.

Miss Byrd Harry Stimpson, Jr Thomas B. Byrd Kentmere Boyce Clarke County Margaret Lewis Byrd Harry F. Stimpson, Jr Boston R. BE. Byrd Amherst Street Var Department Washington Har University of Virginian School Christ Episcopal Church Chester Elaine Carpenter Warren Robertson Frank Carpenter Miss Carpenter Warren Itson Robertson Williamsport Robert H. Hiller Berryville Rob Oscar Company

Bride Is Home After Washington Wedding trip

Mrs. Lillis and Staff Sgt. Lillis of the 116th Virginia Infantry were married Saturday May 9 in Alexandria. She is the former Hilma Hottel and secretary to the Handley High School principal. Various friends and relatives stayed as weekend guests at multiple local homes.

Missionary Society Meeting At First Baptist Church

The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church will hold its monthly meeting Thursday night at 8 o'clock in the lecture room of the church.

Pleasant Valley Ladies Aid Meets At Foreman Home

The Pleasant Valley Ladies Aid Society gathered at Mrs. Maurice Foreman’s North Cameron Street home with Ms. O. C. Dix delivering the devotional. The next meeting will be at Miss Betty Braithwaite’s Cedar Grove residence. Home Nursing Course At Stephens City Completed. Thirty two women earned Red Cross supervised certificates, led by Mrs. Norman Carbaugh, with participants including Mrs. Ernest Barley, Mrs. Virginia Brumback, and many others.

Pleasant Valley Ladies Aid Foreman Pleasant Valley Ladies Aid Society Maurice Foreman North Cameron O. C. Dix Betty Braithwaite Cedar Grove Stephens City Norman Carbaugh Winchester S~ Frederick County The Red Cross Ernest Barley Virginia Brumback Irene Booth Virginia Gregory Ellie Golliday Maxie Golliday Bessie Lemley Catherine Lemley Hilda Malone

Rachel Hodges Class To Meet Thursday

The Rachel Hodges Sunday School Class of the United Brethren Church will gather at Mrs. McCarty's home in Sunnyside. Members should meet at the car at 7 30 o clock Thursday night.

Rachel Hodges United Brethren United Brethren Church

Sunshine Club Meeting At Mrs Rosenberger Home

The Sunshine Club meets Thursday at 2 30 PM at 210 West German Street the home of Mrs John W Rosenberger. Assistants include Mrs J G Over Mrs Linden Singhass Mrs Victor Wheeler and Mrs B M Wisecarver. Members are asked to bring a discarded hat.

Sunshine Club Rosenberger John W. Rosenberger West German Street J. G. Over Linden Singhass Victor Wheeler 8. M. Wisecarver

Time Raising Beauty Average Gradually in War Against Complexion

The article notes progress in skincare and health influencing complexion. It cites outdoor exercise, balanced diet, bathing, and modern attire as factors reducing oiliness and aging. Freckles and imperfections are seen more positively, with cosmetic advances and hair removal improving appearance.

Millwood Social Roundup With Local Notables Arrivals

From Millwood and Keani Boyd Va events, numerous guests gather for informal parties and dinners. Attendees include Lieut. and Mrs. Sherman Jooste Capt. and Mrs. Ewart Johnston Mr. and Mrs. William Bell Watkins Mrs. Percy Randolph and many others visiting from Washington Winchester and Norfolk.

Aida James Hubbard Christy Cooke von Strider Percy Randolph William Donovan David Donovan Rumsey A. Sommaripa William Bell Watkins Agnes Mitchell Mary Lewis Mary Dougherty Virginia Watkins Roland Mitchell Keani Boyd Sherman Jooste Ewart Johnston Alex, MacKay-Smith Earl Vaida Charlestown Benjamin Dutton Winchester Walter Lee

Social Roundup From Clarke And Nearby Homes

Chevy Chase and Minturn residents hosted guests over the weekend with visits from Hugh and Mrs. Conner and Robert P. Page of Ardmore. The Black Penny cafe will close 2 to 5 pm on Tuesdays to aid Red Cross, while Helen and Katherine Beatty return to Millwood to open their cottage for the season.

Chevy Chase Helen Katherine Beatty Millwood The Red Cross

Dial 3424 The Star social notices line

The Star promotion invites readers to dial 3424 for social, personal and club notices with a dedicated number. This teaser emphasizes the service and contact method rather than listing specific notices.

Francis Marcus Elected Berryville High President

Francis Marcus, a third year Berryville High School student, was elected student body president for next year. His opponent was William Henson Jr who currently serves as vice president. Marcus, son of Mr and Mrs Turner C Marcus, has been a standout student and baseball team member and has sat on the student council for two years. He will succeed Eddie Hart and will be formally installed in a later ceremony. A new vice president secretary and treasurer will be chosen next year.

Berryville Francis Marcus Berryville High School William Henson, Jr Marcus Turner C. Marcus Eddie Hart

Holy Rites At Sacred Heart Observed As Holy Day

Sacred Heart Church will observe the Feast of the Ascension as a Holy Day with masses at six eight and nine o'clock. Fr Hannon says Catholics will pray for the Pope and world peace. The church marks the 25th anniversary of the Pope’s consecration with special services and the Holy Father will deliver a radio message at 12 30 p m.

Sacred Heart Church Hannon Holy Father

Knights Templar to Attend Virginia Grand Conclave

Winchester Commandery No. 12 of Knights Templar will be represented at the Grand Commandery of Virginia annual conclave in Richmond. Roy A. Larrick eminent commander C Vernon Eddy grand recorder and Brady W Largent past eminent commander depart this afternoon. Services open the sessions this evening with business meetings set for tomorrow and Friday morning.

Winchester Knights Templar Grand Commandery of Virginia Richmond Roy A. Larrick C. Vernon Eddy Brady W. Largent

Cleaning heating units and Chippendale foot query

Readers ask about safely cleaning heating units whether open or closed and how to treat rims after use. The column also addresses whether ball and claw feet appear on authentic Chippendale furniture and seating for parents at a double wedding in church.

Navy Seaman Finds Own Obituary on Furlough

So Young, Too Kansas City May 13 reports seaman William Smith, 21, read his own obituary in a December 13 newspaper account. The Navy had erroneously listed him as a Pearl Harbor casualty. He discovered the error while returning on furlough.

Kansas City William Smith Smith Navy Pearl Harbor Yestery

Lord Gort Reported Hurt By Splinter

The Rome radio said Lord Gort new governor and commander in chief of Malta suffered a splinter piercing his left arm on arrival at the island last week. British sources had not confirmed the injury. He took oaths amid a raid and a bleeding chief justice during the ceremony.

London Rome Lord Gort Malta Mediterranean

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