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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1941

Page

8

Leesburg Social Scene Highlights Miss Richards and Wedding Plans

Miss Norma June Richards of Winchester is a Randolph Macon Woman's College candidate for the A B degree in 1941. In Leesburg, Miss Helen Corbell will marry Julian Bidford McCarthy at St James Church with a reception at the Thomas Balch Library. The couple will reside in Richmond after a short wedding trip.

Norma June Richards William M. Richards Winchester Randolph-Macon Woman's College Lynchburg St. James Episcopal Church Leesburg Helen Corbell Robert Thruston Corbell Richmond Julian Bidford McCarthy Lillian Binford McCarthy Frank McCarthy G. Peyton Craighill Thomas Balch Winslow Williams Roxbury Hall McCarthy Hanover Avenue

Rev Moore L J Will Not Conduct Services

The Rev R Bowen Moore pastor of the Brucetown Methodist circuit is ill and will not lead Sunday services. Laymen will conduct at Brucetown Church at 11 o'clock. Several local residents and visitors are mentioned in brief itineraries and visits.

Modern Etiquette Q A Tennis Doubt Ruling and Dance Reply

In etiquette guidance Le Rochefoucauld warns about resenting censure vs praise. A tennis call on a doubtful point should be played over by the sportsman. A polite dance reply options include “I enjoyed it too” or “You’re very welcome.”

A. le Rochefoucauld

Harold Hausenfluck to Marry Warrenton Girl June 13

Mrs. John Thomas Brawner of Warrenton announces the approaching marriage of her daughter Ida Carlton to Harold Girvus. The couple plan to wed Friday June 13. Ida, a Warrenton High School graduate, works as a clerk in Warrenton. Harold, son of Mr and Mrs G F Hausenfluck of Stephens City, graduated Handley High School in 1938 and is an engineer for the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company in Warrenton.

John Thomas Brawner Warrenton Ida Carlton Harold Girvus

Grace Lutheran Choir Entertained by Rev Honeycutt at Home

Grace Lutheran Church choir of twenty members was entertained by the Rev and Mrs Carl Honeycutt at their home for a buffet supper and regular weekly rehearsal Thursday evening. Proceeds mentioned at 25 cents for benefit of Winchester England.

Grace Lutheran Church Carl Honeycutt

Winchester and Clarke Garden Club Flower Show June 4 1941

The Winchester and Clarke Garden Club announces a Little Show of Flower Arrangements to be held June 4 1941 at Christ Episcopal Church house. Classes cover shaded arrangements from pink to red blue to purple summer dining room table accessories large white flowers over 16 inches niche small arrangement mantels combining flowers with fruit or vegetables and noises for church. Exhibitors must raise flowers. class 6 opens to Inter Club dining room mantel decoration. An entrance fee is stated.

Garden Club Winchester Clarke County Christ Episcopal Church House

Millie to be played by Jay Floyd in Family Upstairs

Correction from Winchester Little Theatre and Martinsburg Civic Theatre notes Jay Floyd will portray Millie in The Family Upstairs at Capitol Theatre on June 27 not Jack as previously announced. Garden Club of America names Mrs Kenneth Gilpin to its board of directors at Rochester meeting.

Jay Floyd Millie Winchester Little Martinsburg Civic Theatre Winchester Little Theatre Capitol Theatre Jack Garden Club of America Kenneth Gilpin Rochester N. Y Kenneth N. Gilpin

Ticket Contest Announced For Family Upstairs

At Handley auditorium yesterday Mr. Garland Quarles announced a ticket contest the Little Theatre sponsors with Martinsburg Civic Theatre and Winchester Little Theatre for The Family Upstairs at the Capitol on June 27. A five dollar prize goes to the student who sells the most tickets. tickets available at the Little Theatre studio 213 North Loudoun Street. Virginia Funkhouser chairs sales noting unusually inexpensive seats for this production. Handley students selling tickets should bring an S. R. O. crowd to the Capitol Theatre.

Handley Auditorium Garland Quarles Little Theatre Martinsburg Civic Theatre Winchester Little Theatre the Capitol North Loudoun Street Virginia Funkhouser Handley Capitol Theatre

Caution Urged in Home Hair Dyeing and Bleaching

The article warns that careless home dyeing can ruin hair by uneven color and carrot tones when mixed browns and greys are treated. It stresses using professional help, testing shades on a hidden lock, and avoiding overlapping applications during touch ups while noting that grey roots require repeated care.

Clarke Red Cross officers hosted luncheon in Berryville

Hobson McGehee, recently named Clarke County Red Cross chairman, entertained about twenty three current and former officers at a luncheon in Berryville. Guests included Nan Thomas past president and R. G. Mitchell vice chairman with other chapter leaders and members.

Berryville Hobson McGehee Clarke County The Red Cross Nan Thomas Graham Dougherty R. G. Mitchell J. D. Griffing Virginia Watkins Louis Agnes Mitchell Ollie Thomas W. B. Watkins, Jr H. P. Mitchell

Mrs Gilpin to Attend Princeton Exercises for Son Tyson Gilpin

Mrs Kenneth N Gilpin plans to depart next week for Princeton New Jersey to attend the Princeton University graduating exercises where her son Tyson Gilpin is a member. Mr and Mrs James Hendrick of Washington have rented The Vineyard owned by Mr and Mrs J Delafield Du Bois.

Kenneth N. Gilpin Princeton N. J Princeton University Tyson Gilpin James Hendrick Washington J. Delafield du Bois

Sermon by Rev Albert T Mollegan at Grace Episcopal

The Rev. Albert T. Mollegan of Virginia Theological Seminary will lead services at Grace Episcopal Church on Sunday morning. He will dine with Mr. and Mrs. William S. Powers. Mrs. Alexis Sommaripa hosts guests at Bellfield and dinner honoring Mr. and Mrs. Davis Dunbar of Buffalo with Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Richardson, and Mr. and Mrs. William B. Watkins at Rose Cottage and Annefield.

Albert T. Mollegan Virginia Theological Seminary Grace Episcopal Church William S. Powers Alexis Sommaripa Bellfield Davis Dunbar Buffalo, N. Y Ralph Richardson

Social Visits and Funeral Guests Bookmark Quiet Week

Mrs Archibald Cummins hosts two Williams sisters at Caryswood Hall Hallie Williams recently returned from Kioto Japan where she served as a missionary Deaconess Maria Williams also attends. Mrs Blackburn Smith holds a luncheon at The Knoll in honor of Cummins and guests including Mrs J M H Clagett Mrs John B Neill Mrs James Riddle and Mrs E L Tessier. Mr and Mrs Robert E L Lewis of Avon By The Sea and Basil Stevens of Montclair N J visit Miss Emily McCormick for the funeral of Mr Lewis sister Mrs James McK White of New York. Miss Kate Powers plans a Washington trip while her niece Miss Virginia Page visits her aunt Mrs R P Whitehead in Rockport Maine.

Raymond Guest Near Front Royal Mr. Guest Winston Guest New York Archibald Cummins Caryswood Hallie Williams Kioto Japan Maria Williams Blackburn Smith Robert. E. L. Lewis Avon-By-The-Sea Basil Stevens Montclaire N. J Emily McCormick Lewis James McK. White Kate Powers Washington Virginia Page R. P. Whitehead Rockport Maine

Miss Virginia Harris Debutante of Local Family

Miss Virginia Leigh Harris, daughter of Mr and Mrs H B Harris, is featured in society notes highlighting her debutante status and place among prominent local families. The item notes her family ties and social standing within the community.

Virginia Leigh Harris H. B

Harris and Miss Griffith Return Home From Stephens College

Harris who has attended Stephens College in Columbia Missouri will return home next week. Miss Josephine Griffith daughter of Mrs A M Kerfoot was in Stephens College graduating class this year and expects to return home after commencement.

Berryville News Roundup of Visits Weddings and Births

A parade of local social notes reports A L Crumplers returning from Eastern Carolina with their son Master Lowell Crampler. Miss Caroline Annan visits Berryville while Miss Annan stays with Mrs Estelle Kerfoot and others. Bluemont residents Mil ton Shepherd and Miss Alice Ashby wed in Berryville. Various visits, church events, and travel details follow including school plans for the Berryville Presbyterian Bible School starting June 16 and openings in Winchester and Richmond related to education and society.

A. L. Crumpler Eastern North Carolina Master Lowell Crampler Caroline Annan Webster Grove, Mo Berryville Miss Annan Estelle Kerfoot Alice Ashby Milton Shepherd Bluemont W. T. Ashby Shepherd Earl Smallwood

Bankers Return From Virginia Association Meeting

First National Bank of Berryville reports attendance at the Virginia State Bankers Association sessions held at the John Marshall Hotel from Wednesday through Friday in Richmond.

First National Bank Berryville Richmond Virginia State Bankers Association John Marshall Hotel

C E Rally at the First Brethren Tonight

Christian Endeavors from several cities within 100 miles meet at the Brethren church on Berryville Ave for a rally. Rev R D Crees will show stereotician pictures and speak about them. Plans will be made for a Christian Training Camp to be held in Powell's Fort. The public is invited.

Brethren Church Berryville Ave R. D. Crees Powell’s Fort

Dickens line on a man chasing his hat

The quote appears in Pickwick Papers and notes a man in ludicrous distress while in pursuit of his own hat. It reflects the lack of charitable commiseration in moments of comic misfortune.

Charles Dickens Pickwick Papers

Mt Carmel Baptist Church Woman’s Day Service

Mt Carmel Baptist Church holds Sunday School at 10 am and a 3 pm annual Woman's Day sermon by Rev Willie Pales. A tea follows. At 8:30 pm biblical women talk featuring Rebekah Leah Rachel Ruth Naomi Martha Mary Deborah Diana Dorcas Hannah Herodias Phoebe Miriam Anna Queen of Sheba with guest speaker Mrs Alma Layton.

Willie Pales Rebekah Leah Rachel Ruth Naomi Martha Mary Deborah Diana Dorcas Hannah Herodias Pheoebe Miriam Anna Queen of Sheba Alma Layton

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