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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1941

Page

8

Calendar of events at local clubs and associations

The calendar lists weekly meetings for the Rebekah Association at Odd Fellows hall and the Winchester Aero No. 624, along with Kiwanis Club luncheon at the hotel and Elk's Club gathering. The Order of the Eagles at 211 N. Loudoun hosts the schedule with 8:00 p m start times.

Order of the Eagles N. Loudoun Rebekah Association Odd Fellows Hall The Winchester Aerue No Kiwanis Club Elk’s Club

Grace Forney Hosts Cousin J C Clark Dinner

Grace Forney entertained Friday night at her home 14 South Ington Street in honor of cousin Mrs J C Clark of sport Pa. Attendees included Miss Hilda ey, Miss Sadie Forney, Mrs Forney and others. A delightful dinner and enjoyable time were reported.

Grace Forney Southington Street J. C. Clark Paose Hildaey Sadie Forney Forney Jack Steel Catherine Locke W. Te Lucy Forney Master Forney Martha Shade Elizabeth Krouse Kenneth. N. Gilpin James Amory Sullivan Boston Mass

Miss Jessie Markwood Hosts Piano Pupils Recital

Miss Jessie Markwood entertained her piano pupils on Saturday afternoon from 3 to 5 at her South Braddock Street home. The program featured piano solos duets and vocal selections showing pupil progress. Attendants included Eleanor Hutchinson Betty Hutchinson Roselena Dettra Patsy Barton Virginia Le Master Doris Shickle Nina Ruckman Fay Patton Dorothy Markle Gladys Miller Dorothy Bayliss John Reid and Marvin Hutchinson. Assisting was Charlena Grim.

Jessie Markwood South Braddock Street Eleanor Betty Hutchinson Roselena Dettra Patsy Barton Virginia LeMaster Doris Shickle Nina Ruckman Fay Patton Dorothy Markle Gladys Miller Dorothy Bayliss John Reid Marvin Hutchinson

North Frederick Home Demonstration club meets in Whitacre home

The North Frederick Home Demonstration club gathered May 15 at Mrs. Lee Whitacre’s home with many members and guests present. President Ester Whitacre led the meeting which included a creed, minutes, roll call, and dues to the State Federation. A dress buying demonstration by Mrs. Sprouse and plans for the 1942 program were discussed. The June meeting will be at the Whitacre School house with a health speaker expected. Refreshments followed the social hour. Minnie Wood Sunday School to host an evening of entertainment May 27 at 8 o’clock in Clarke county. A silver offering will be taken. homemade ice cream and cake will be sold. Miss Mollie Glass of Washington, DC, visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Glass over the weekend.

Minnie Wood Clarke County

Modern Etiquette Q and A on hotel calls and conversation

A guide on staying at a hotel requires guests to announce themselves or be announced by attendants. If conversation becomes argumentative, respond pleasantly by changing the subject. Do not blow on hot coffee. be patient and wait for it to cool.

Katharine Bumgardner Weds Charles Westerman in Washington

Katharine Miles Bumgardner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bumgardner of Arlington, married Charles Edward Westerman on Saturday in Winchester Washington. The couple will reside in Washington, D. C., and Westerman formerly lived in Kentucky.

Edward Sibert Tephens City Memors 1 Hospital Sibert Formrly Helen Bosserman Harry Baumgardner Arlington Katharine Miles Charles Edward Westerman Kentucky Washington Winchester Westerman National Fruit Products Co Washington, D. C

Mend Your Facial Manners

An advisory piece on women’s facial expressions, urging women to avoid sour or bored looks and to cultivate warm, approachable faces. It contrasts embittered, vain, and tense expressions with radiant, friendly ones and offers a simple home remedy of hot water, cream, and cold compresses.

Dial 3424 The Star Dial 3424 The Star

For all social personal and club notices dial The Star 3424. The line serves notices and community updates for readers seeking contact details.

Social Notes from Millwood Buffet Supper Sunday Night

Mrs. Karl Boy-Ed and daughter Vadia hosted a large buffet at Calendar in Millwood Sunday night with guests including Percy Randolph, R. G. Mitchell, Henry Post Mitchell, William Bell Watkins, Hugh Willoughby and many others. Various relatives traveled to visit family. readings include visits to Richmond, Gibson Island, and Georgetown.

Millwood Karl Boy-Ed Vadia Boy-Ed Percy Randolph R. G. Mitchell Henry Post Mitchell William Bell Watkins Hugh Willoughby Agnes Mitchell Margaret Della Meade Polly Jackie Winslow Virginia Watkins Joseph Lewis Roland Mitchell Beverley Randolph David Donovan Annefield Jackie Polly Winslow Kelso Alsop Margaret Dalla Meade Ben Harrison Graham Dougherty, Jr

Local social notes and upcoming lecture at the George Washington Hotel

A London representative for the Committee to Defend America by Aiding the Allies will lecture at the George Washington Hotel at 8 30 tonight. Several local families host and visit relatives over the weekend, and church delegates prepare for the Southern Presbyterian General Assembly in Montreal North Carolina. Mrs Rosa Belle Quantz remains ill at home. Mrs T B Byrd to entertain Winchester and Clarke county Garden club at her Kentmere home near Boyce.

Everts Scudder London Committee America George Washington Hotel Tom Byrd B. B. Dutton Rosa Belle Quantz Ronald Wilson Wilson John Scully, Jr Montreal N. C General Assembly The Southern Presbyterian Church T. B. Byrd Winchester and Clarke County

Market Street W S C S to Meet Tonight at Church

The Women’s Society of Christian Service of Market Street Methodist Church will gather at 8 PM in the church. Guest speaker will be History teacher Russell Joyce of Handley High. Junior Century Club reports three new members: Mrs. Walter P. Bosserman Jr., Mrs. Peyton Marshall, and Mrs. Paul Rhodes.

Market Street Church Womens Society of Christian Service Market Street Methodist Church Russell Joyce Handley High School Junior Century Club Walter P. Bosserman, Jr Peyton Marshall Paul Rhodes

Annual Birthday Party At Presbyterian Church

The Presbyterian Church hosted its annual birthday party to raise funds for Pioneer Evangelistic work in Brazil and the Collegiate Home in Montreal. About 90 people attended and $86.46 was collected in the silver offering with Bethany Circle members performing and leading activities.

The Presbyterian Church Brazil Montreal N. C Bethany Circle Dorothy Cann Rice Ruth Cann Virginia Russell Louise Duncan Ruth Rogers Mary Belle Bear Catherine Conner Bobby Edwards T. F. Timberlake Lacy Brumback Herbert Solenberger George Snarr

Correction: Nellie Rehill is Mrs. Swanson in Osmar Swanson story

The Star apologizes for stating Osmar Swanson was married to Miss Fugitt. The correct is Mrs. Osmar Swanson, the former Miss Nellie Rehill. They will observe their anniversary on June 1.

Osmar Swanson Fugitt Swanson Nellie Rehill Mr. Swanson

Cooking School to Meet Tomorrow at 2 30 P M

The monthly cooking school will meet tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 o clock in the Home Service Department of the Northern Virginia Power Company.

Home Service Department Northern Virginia Power Company

Government Holds Nearly Half of Washington Real Estate

A local report states that about 50 percent of real estate in the District of Columbia is owned by the federal government. The figure highlights the federal footprint in the nation’s capital and its impact on property markets.

District of Columbia Washington

Marimba Duo From Spring City To Play Sacred Concert

Marimba players Mr and Mrs Lester C Place of Spring City Pennsylvania will present a sacred concert at Grace Lutheran Church on Monday evening May 26 at 8 oclock. They have broadcast on WCAU and Mutual through Percy Crawfords Young Peoples Church of the Air and have toured across the south and southeast. No admission charge, free will offering welcomed.

Place Lester C. Place Spring City Grace Lutheran Church Pennsylvania WCAU Philadelphia Mutual Broadcasting System Percy Crawford Young Peoples Church of the Air Ohio

No Surgical Dressing Class Tonight

Red Cross surgical dressings rooms will not open tonight because of a lecture at the George Washington Hotel by Mr. E. B. Scudder at 8 o clock. Scudder will speak on Lon-.

Red Cross George Washington Hotel

Red Cross Urges Volunteers for England Dressings Initiative

The local Red Cross Chapter urges volunteers to obtain first-hand information on current conditions in England to improve surgical dressings and garments for the people there today.

Don England Red Cross

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