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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1941
Page
8
Friday at 8 p m weekly W O W meeting at Odd Fellows Hall. The column reports marriages and births including Evy Tucker to Dr MacClelland Fellows in Cheraw South Carolina and the Fellows returning to Florida. Local theatre staff changes, hospital births, moves, trips and illnesses are listed with brief notes on attendance and visits.
A Q and A on proper behavior covers arm placement across chair backs in public, respectful addressing by saleswomen using sir or madam, and whether a bride may show her trousseau. It advises against touching others to avoid conspicuousness and cautions informal display of gifts or trousseau.
The Star will publish engagements and wedding announcements only when signed by the submitter. unsigned stories will not be published and the paper is not responsible for jokes or forgeries. Submitting unsigned notices is a legal risk. sign for protection.
A lawn party is set for Tuesday July 8 at Round Hill School House with Bingo as an attraction and 4-H clubs countywide assisting. Bake Sale Tomorrow At Lutheran Church features homemade cakes pies and rolls. Chanters to Meet With Mr Haines at 7 30 pm Montague Avenue is the meeting site for a business session of the Chanters. Comrade Class held its monthly meeting at 8 pm in the Braddock Street Methodist School Assembly room. Mrs Ella C Miller to lead worship for the Margaret Collins Denny and Comrade Bible Classes at 9 45 am with Mrs J W Rosenberger and Mrs F W Danley teaching the respective classes. Last night’s meeting was at Mr White’s office on Reuss Avenue and next Wednesday committee meetings are planned at Mr ee residence on Merriman’s.
The Frederick County 4 H Club Council Finance Committee met in the county agent's office Thursday night. They decided to sponsor a Lawn Party to finance council activities and to send 4 H delegates to the Northern Virginia Camp August 18 to 23 and to the State 4 H Club Short Course July 21.
Work began last night on a movable stage in the Winchester Little Theatre Studio at 213 South Cameron Street. Director William Massey leads assistants Ray Gerrabrandt Alvin Tavenner Ray Sheetz Louis Harper Irvan O Connell and Bentley Kinney in constructing a modular stage that fits various spaces.
Treasury data show May receipts totaling 14.11 million dollars and expenditures of 43.01 million. Gross national debt stands at 47.58 billion, up 30.41 million from the prior day.
A columnist extols meticulous grooming from nails to purses, noting how small imperfections like split ends or a loose button can ruin a beauty impression. The piece warns that neatness in hair, nails, hosiery, and even handbags influences romantic interest and daily perception.
By dialing 3424 you may inform friends when you entertain guests depart or return home. Publish all such notices on this page for social updates.
Frances Loell Seiler daughter of Mr and Mrs S D Seiler Arbovale West Virginia married William N Dutterer son of Mr and Mrs William F Dutterer White Hall on Saturday May 17 in Hagerstown Maryland The couple reside at 310 South Braddock Street The groom is employed by the Virginia Woolen Company
The House Naval Committee unanimously approved a bill to create an unspecified number of vice admirals to command special forces for major missions. Rear Admiral Chester W. Nimitz outlined the need for the measure and stressed assignments would be limited to high importance operations.
Rev H C Johnson announces Sunday May 25 services at Boyce Church. Sermon at 11 am baptism at 1 pm sermon by Mrs Johnson at 3 pm and communion at 8 pm. Sister Gertrude Burrell is secretary.
The 144 year old frigate Constitution sister ship the Constel lation has been made part time headquarters of the Atlantic fleet commander Admiral Ernest King will fly the four star flag. Built in 1797 at Baltimore the ship recently was returned to active duty.
The Rev Lovely D Grubern announces preaching services on Wednesday May 28 Shockeysville at 7 p m and Howard's Chapel at 8 p m Everyone is invited.
Millwood May 23 Capt and Mrs Ewart Johnston entertained at Clay Hill in honor of Mrs Ralph Richardson and her house and fees Hooper. Attending were Mr and Mrs George P Green and others including Capt and Mrs William Barrett Mr and Mrs J Townson Burwell and Miss Sue Bolling. Mrs William Bell Watkins hosted a luncheon at Annefield for Mrs Edwin Palmer of Richmond.
The Texas Company requested a rehearing from the state Supreme Court of Appeals in Richmond after a April 21 ruling held the firm liable for 5500 damages from a fatal auto truck collision. The case centered on whether Charles R Moss, operating Richlands Gas as an employee or independent contractor, was liable in the February 1939 crash that killed Otis E Zeigler and three others.
Bridgewater Virginia May 23 The second annual charity horse show by the Bridgewater Rotary Club set for June 7 with rain date June 14 features a 2 PM parade prizes of 10 5 and 2 50 the 2 30 PM tournament with 10 top prize and events at 5 30 PM in the draft class prizes include money ribbons and feed the main show at 7 PM with pony saddle and jumping events offering 15 top prizes and multiple ribbons Refreshments will be on the grounds plan to attend for a full afternoon and evening of entertainment.
Carmel Church holds Children’s Day services at 11 o'clock Sunday morning May 25 with preaching in the afternoon by the Rev. C. W. Lloyd.
Westminster Maryland May 2. The Westminster Methodist Church created by the merger of the Centenary and Immanuel churches begins a new era in united Methodism. A 938 member congregation was formed last night by an act of merger with Bishop James H. Straughn noting unity as a source of strength and joint potential.
A Virginia Apple Storage Inc board returned from Boyertown Pennsylvania after inspecting a plant for blended apple juice and a decision on operating similar facilities in Virginia awaits a Winchester visit. Reports from Martinsburg West Virginia said plans to produce blended apple spice there were abandoned temporarily due to equipment shortages.
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