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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1942
Page
8
Social and Personal notes announce weekly meetings for Winchester Aerie No. 824 at 211 N. Loudoun and the Rebekah Association at Odd Fellows Hall both at 8:00 p m. A Kiwanis Club luncheon is scheduled Wednesday at 12 30 p m at the hotel.
Catherine Josephine Carter daughter of Mrs Grover C Carter of Roanoke and William Henry Louthan Jr son of Mrs Emma Louthan of East Leicester Street and Mr W H Louthan of Baltimore wed this morning at 11 in the Braddock Street Methodist Church parsonage. Rev T M Swann performed the ceremony. The bride wore white with tan accessories and a red rose corsage. Maid of honor Gladys Brown of Front Royal wore tan with matching accessories. Best man was Henry B Kern Jr. The couple left for a short Baltimore trip and will reside at 407 South Kent Street. The bride is a Roanoke High School graduate and Winchester Business College student. the groom is a Handley High School graduate and assistant manager of the Capital Theatre Set.
The notice details the marriage of Miss Helen Harris Jr. to William Penn Harris Jr. at the bride’s home with about 20 relatives. A reception for 125 followed. guests included Mrs. Ben Orcutt and Mrs. Maurice Head. Also announced are births and local social news, including the wedding of Helen Knight to Sgt. Elwood Anderson and other visits and health updates.
Mrs W R Strader of 15 South Stewart street will entertain the Fort Loudoun Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution tomorrow at 3 o'clock for a short business meeting. Members are asked to bring cancelled stamps. Ralph Fansler Jr elected to Theta Tau Engineering Fraternity at University of Virginia. He is a freshman majoring in chemical engineering, son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Fansler of South Stewart street. Woman's Society Meets May 26 At Market Street Church will not meet tonight. meeting moved to May 26 at Market Street Methodist Church.
Millwood Virginia social notes list a buffet at Calander hosted by Mrs Karl Boy Ed and Miss Vaida Boy Ed with guests including Mr and Mrs William Bell Watkins Jr and several local youths. Birthday gathering for Thomas and Mary Carter Nelson at Scaleby with Page Lee Stacy Lloyd Pete Dunning Houston Carr and Daniel Dougherty. Visitors Pvt Tom Clagett returns to A P Hill after Hamilton weekend. family at Clarke. Kenneth N Gilpin Sr and Jr visit Scaleby with two sons Tyson and Kenneth Jr. Philip P C Meade returns to Baltimore after Clarke weekend.
War weary readers may find grey hair less a defect and more a sign of distinction. Hair color fades as pigment cells vanish. dyes are temporary and require upkeep. Short cuts or bobbed wigs offer easier transition, while cleanliness and proper arrangement keep any shade looking its best.
Clarke residents welcome relatives and friends from Virginia Beach Washington and Cazenovia. Messages note travelers returning to Clarke and Chapel Hill guests at Summerville Cottage with Dr and Mrs Samuel Birch. An invitation announces the marriage of Elizabeth Farnum to Rev Richard H Wilmer at Christ Church Rye New York with plans for a reception.
The record lists numerous social visits and meals involving families and friends. Howard and Harry Wood of Philadelphia hosted guests at Woodley, while Mrs. Daniel Dougherty returned to Woodley. Other gatherings included Randolphs entertaining Percy Randolph, and dinners with Jones, Blaisdell, and Jones. Agnes Kennedy, lately in Great Neck and Pinehurst, returns to Winchester for the summer with Nancy Coble. Virginia Watkins hosts Sherman Joost and others for Monday dinner as Graham Dougherty heads to Richmond before Clarke.
By dialing 3424 you may inform friends when you entertain have guests are leaving or have returned home. The Star will publish such notices on this page. Malta, about twice the size of DC, has a population of 265000 excluding the garrison.
Louis P. Lochner, former AP Berlin chief, arrives in Portugal among Axis-held Americans exchanged for enemy aliens. His Lisbon dispatch shows German dismay at Hitler's war declaration against the United States and the heavy toll of rationing and sacrifices now demanded of the German people.
From Bad Nauheim records during 1942 to May 7, Germany imposes a wave of restrictions after Hitler declares war on the United States. Jan 7 to March 26 rules cover windows, field kitchens, tobacco, clearance sales, bartering, blackouts, eggs, private homes, hotels, mourning clothes, dancing, coins, petrol, streetcar seats, butter, hats, and seed use with officials confirming rationing efforts.
Instructions propose growing a hanging carrot plant from a fresh carrot half. Scoop the interior to a thin wall, suspend in water, and let green leaves emerge. Plant thrives with minimal care for several months as a decorative light green foliage feature.
March 31 potatoes set aside for planting. April 5 building permits revoked by munitions minister. April 15 elderly over 70 offered limited milk if they give up meat. April 26 travel economy ordered. May 1 labor leader Robert Ley warned of greater sacrifices. May 7 a council for munitions production formed to boost war output.
The Virginia Christian Endeavor State convention gathers at Massanetta Springs June 1 to 14 with supper opening. Notable Christians will speak and fellowship is emphasized. Winchester delegation expected. Costs: full convention 6 dollars plus registration, daily 2 dollars plus registration, meals extra. Banquet 1 dollar and Sunday dinner 75 cents. Early registration 1 dollar before June 1, 1.50 after. Send registrations to Miss Josephine B. Wingfield Lynchburg Virginia.
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