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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1941
Page
6
Social and Personal calendar notes list a weekly 8 p m meeting of the Woodmen of the World at Odd Fellows Hall. Also recaps a piano recital at Handley High School with several students performing classical pieces and duets.
Messrs Paul and Lyn Wheeler will host a Friday night dance for about 25 guests at their Berryville home with dancing and refreshments.
The column advises cultivating adaptability and curiosity to gain small talk. It says use "I beg your pardon" rather than "Pardon" when passing a seated person. It also notes silverware should rest about one inch from the table edge.
Mr. Lynwood Ritter of Berryville remains hospitalized at Camp Meade Md after a serious automobile crash with his father N Ritter reporting slight improvement. Harold Brown H D Puller and J H Yost traveled to Richmond for a bankers convention and will return home tomorrow.
The Civic Theatre in Martinsburg wowed audiences May 16 with Harry Delfs comedy The Family Upstairs, prompting Winchester Little Theatre to mount a joint production on June 27. The Winchester cast preserves most roles with Charles Lord replaced by Bennett McCarthy as Joe Heller. The production is Civic Theatre’s twelfth major play, directed by Albert Geyer with set by Arthur Carpenter. Next, Dorothy Biddle lectures on table arrangement at George Washington Hotel on Friday May 23 at 2 30 p m.
Advice on home lighting from Helen Follett explains how shade, color, and lamp placement affect complexion. Soft creams and gentle table lighting can erase wrinkles, while blue, green, or yellow tints alter looks. an illuminations expert can tailor lamps for flattering effect.
Mrs. B. M. Roszel announces the Winchester and Clarke County Garden Club Flower Show will be held June 4 from 3 to 8 PM at Christ Episcopal church house. The event titled The Little Show of Flower Arrangements will not include specimen classes this year. The program will be published later.
Miss Mary Robinson of the Fort Loudoun D A R thanks drivers and volunteers after a Middleburg Garden Tour with 25 cars and about 111 participants. Proceeds aid mountain schools Ambulance fund British War Relief and other emergency needs.
The Winchester Golf Club women suffered a heavy loss in a Charlotte tournament yesterday. Participants included Mrs. Walter Bosserman Sr., Mrs. B. B. Dutton, Mrs. John Minnigerode, Mrs. F. L. Largent Jr., Mrs. Paul Rosenberger, Mrs. Philip Williams, Miss Frances Page, and Miss Margaret Byrd.
A secretary bird can kill a snake by strong, repeated kicks. The behavior showcases the bird's predator skills and agility in tackling venomous prey.
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Mary Bell Rinehart of Clarksville Tennessee to Raymond Cooper of New York and Virginia. The rite was May 17 at the Presbyterian Church in Atlanta with Rev. Dr. Vernon Brayes officiating. Only two attendants were present. The couple will live with the groom's parents at 523 North Braddock Street.
The Office of Production Management reports growing interest from small Maryland firms and northern West Virginia sub-contractors in defense work. It coordinates information, not contracts, and extends to general purpose machine shops with limited prior sub-contracting experience. George W. Freighton notes many local firms may fit the production speed boost.
A three year old boy Eldridge Albright disappeared near his home in Howard County Maryland. Bloodhounds from Lorton VA joined state police and volunteers in a widening search along a creek and meadow. Tracks were found for about 50 yards before vanishing. One police dog returned home while the other remains missing as hundreds help in the hunt including Jesuit priests and boy scouts.
A survey by the Engineering News-Record shows heavy construction awards for the week ended Tuesday up 19 percent from a year ago yet 45 percent below the prior week. It marks the thirty eighth straight week of year to year growth.
A nine member class of Works Progress Administration trainees finishes airport ground service study in Hagerstown Maryland under Victor Rathel. The graduates will be ready for municipal airport work or local industry roles within a week. Similar programs run in Baltimore and at the Congressional Airport near Washington as part of 41 nationwide classes sponsored by the Works Progress Administration and the local Board of Education.
Fred A. Dobbins announced the Middletown Future Farmer Chapter elected officers. James Garrett became president with Gervis Grim as vice president James Judy secretary Tom Shull treasurer and John Kline reporter. The executive committee will include Garrett Judy and Grim.
Treasury receipts amounted to 8.2 million dollars while outlays reached 26.5 million. The gross debt stood at 47.549 billion with a daily increase of 12.869 million.
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