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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1940

Page

8

Winchester Calendar Notes and Local Weddings

Local calendar lists events at Congregational Church, D R chapter, and American Legion auxiliary. Mrs. Dely K. White marries Thomas R. Reid in Little Rock and will reside in Evanston. Miss Anne Harrison Byrd to marry James Keith in Warrenton area with high-profile ties. Tommy Harrison hosts Halloween party for state senator’s son with costumes and prizes. Lutheran class to hold a Saturday food sale at 130 North Loudoun Street with cakes pies salads and chicken noodle soup.

Dely K. White Little Rock Winchester Arkansas Thomas R. Reid United States Junior Chamber of Commerce Evanston, Ill Mr. Reid Anne Harrison Byrd James Keith John Augustine Chilton Keith Mr. Keith Warrenton Miss Byrd Byrd / Davenport John A. C. Keith Paul D. Bowden Keith Harvard Barber, Pickett and Keith Fairfax Court House St. Timothy’s School Catonsville Paris Richmond German Young Woman's Bible Class Lutheran Church of Our Saviour North Loudoun Street

Berkeley County Princess Chosen for Apple Harvest Court

Princess for Berkeley County Miss Catherine Silver daughter of Mrs Kate Silver and the late State Senator Gray Silver Martinsburg W Virginia chosen to represent her native county as a princess in the Apple Harvest Festival court Martinsburg November 8 11 She is Randoph Macon Woman's College graduate and former Apple Blossom Festival princess in Winchester Neice of Mrs Lewis F Harper of Winchester and connected with the West Virginia State Horticultural Society mother holds extensive Berkeley orchard holdings

Catherine Silver Kate Silver Gray Silver Martinsburg W. Va Berkeley Miss Silver Randloph-Macon Woman's College Lynchburg Winchester West Virginia State Horticultural Society Berkeley County Lewis F. Harper Winchee

Middletown Seniors Host Hallowe'en Party

The Middletown High School seniors entertained guests at a Hallowe'en party in the agriculture building. Colorful decorations, games, and a square dance led by instructor Mr. Dobbin marked the evening. Refreshments followed as attendees looked forward to more events.

Middletown High School Dobbin Vera Headly Harry Guard Dorothy Willis Gervis Grim Anna Lee Grim John Kettlewell Mildred Grim Malcolm Brumback Jean Campbell James Judy Audra Hunt Edward Rolls Christine Wright Jack Alcorn Dorothy Tevalt Auther Shipe Maggie Murray Billy Rickard Margaret Cornwell Helen Cornwell Hoover Miss Watson Kurlinski

Etiquette Q and A on exits and gloves handling

A guide to polite behavior at an afternoon gathering notes the hostess need not escort every guest to the door, suggests she may accompany only the final guest, warns against placing a cigarette on furniture, and advises keeping gloves on before handshakes to avoid rudeness.

Miss Betty Musgrave Weds Herbert Garges Jr in Leesburg

In St James Church Leesburg Virginia last Saturday Miss Betty Goodwin Musgrave daughter of Dr and Mrs George H Musgrave became the bride of Herbert Kelly Garges Jr of Atlanta Ga The ceremony at 8 pm was officiated by Rev Peyton Craighill The couple’s families and the bride wore a Scheparelli model white brocaded satin with heart shaped neckline long sleeves and a train She carried white orchids and gladioli and her veil was a fingertip tulle with Juliet cap.

Betty Musgrave Leesburg St. James Church Betty Goodwin Musgrave Winchester Clarke County Herbert Kelly Garges Atlanta George Harrison Musgrave H. K. Garges

Nurses Hold Halloween Party at Winchester Hospital

Nurses of Winchester hospital hosted a Halloween party at the Nurses' Home on West Clifford Street with costumed attendees. Prizes went to Miss Marie Mudd Miss Billie Pappas James Goode and Garland H Baptist.

Winchester Hospital West Clifford Street Marie Mudd Billie Pappas James Goode Garland H. Baptist

Strasburg Christian Church to Welcome Local Clergy

The Rev. L. Dudley of Winchester Church will again supply the Strasburg Christian Church pulpit at 11 a.m. Sunday for pastor Rev. Arthur Wake. Dudley spoke to a large, appreciative audience there last Sunday morning as well.

L. Dudley Winchester Church Dudley Strasburg

Dry Skin Remedies From A Beauty Column

The piece discusses folk cures for dryness from a fat free diet, advising warm water washing, minimal soap, oil removal of makeup, heavy night creams, and mascara use. It links diet to skin health and suggests mineral oil for lashes and clean mascara tools. It cautions against beading lashes with coloring agents and limits stage makeup.

Radio Highlights Sketch a Busy Night of Programs

Listings show Alec Templeton and Kate Smith performances on WRC WJSV and WMAL with Roosevelt talks and sports events. Mentions include Cordell Hull on policy and Ken Overlin defending a middleweight title at Madison Square Garden.

WRC Alec Templeton Washington Glee Club Adeline WJSV Tyrone Power Cincinnati Kate Smith Roosevelt Academy of Music Brooklyn N. Y WMAL Cordell Hull Ken Overlin Steve Belloise Madison Square Garden Alexander Woollcott Notre Dame New York E. C. Hill Sullivan Lowell Thomas the World Today Fred Waring Amos 'N' Andy Josef Marais Air Newsroom Lanny Ross Lanny Ross. 7:30—McGee's Orch. | Alec Templeton al Pearce Cities Service Kate Army Smith Death Valley WGY Farm Gang President Roosevelt Johnny Busters Ken Wings of Overlin Destiny Steve Bill Gottlieb Alex. Woollcott Belloise Cougar Sammy Kaye Rally News! Orchestra

Baptizing at Bull Hole Creek in Stephens City

Announcement from Stephens City states a public baptism Sunday at 1 pm in Iguane Creek area called Bull Hole. Emmanuel Tabernacle Baptist Church of Stephens City sponsors the event and Rev Mrs L V Johnson will oversee the ceremony.

Stephens City Iguane Creek Bull Ole Emmanual Tabernacle Baptist Church L. V. Johnson

Los Angeles Quakes with Rolling Temblor Last Night

A rolling earthquake struck the Los Angeles metropolitan area at 11:26 p m last night lasting several seconds. No damage was reported and the tremor was felt citywide.

Los Angeles

Cigarette Production Reaches New Seven Month High

Cigarette production in the United States through July 31 totaled 105,322,927,442 cigarettes, the largest seven month total on record.

United States

Largest vineyard in the world located in Guasti California

The record states the world’s largest vineyard lies at Guasti in Southern California, covering about 5,000 acres.

Guasti California

Armistice Auxiliaries Plan Events With Poppy Sale

Members of the Ladies Auxiliary of Robert Y. Conrad Post No 21 American Legion meet Monday at 7 30 at Miss Frances Beverley 7321 South Stewart Street. Poppy Sale chairman Mrs E B Cooper to lead volunteers including Dotty Robinson Frances Bickers Natalie Brown and others. Fort Loudoun D A R urgent meeting plans luncheon November 13 at George Washington Hotel. Congregational Christian Ladies Aid meets tonight at 7 30 hosted by Mrs Albert Spaid 570 North Loudoun Street Division One in charge.

Ladies Aid of the Congregational Christian Church Albert Spaid North Loudoun Street Woman's Auxiliary of the R. V. Conrad American Legion Frances Beverley S. Stewart Street Gion Auxiliary Ladies Auxiliary Robert Y. Conrad American Legion Frances Beverley South Stewart Street E. B. Cooper Dotty Robinson Frances Bickers Natalie Brown Phyllis Fowle Jean Shryock Jean Ebert Nancy Lee Coble Reba Snarr Jane Cather Dotty Moore Ann Williams Marion Johnson Dotty Cooper Jane Over Betsy Conklin Anne Robinson Susan Shryock Kitty Lou Arnold Mary Miller Beatrice O’connell Yvonne Pierce Doris Sartelle Hildegard Wheeler Tréne Johnson heHe Larrick Jean Whitham Eve. Preston Fort Loudoun Daughters of the American Revolution Mary Robinson George Washington Hotel Congregational Christian Ladies Aid Ladies Aid Society North Loudoon Street

Treasury Receipts and Outlays for October 30

Treasury reports October 30 receipts 11,590,192.79 and expenditures 27,284,587.00. Gross debt stands at 44,122,113,875.67, reflecting an increase of 5,552,545.12 from the previous day.

Washington The Treasury

Should mushrooms be peeled for flavor and safety

Food experts say mushrooms should not be peeled because the skins hold more flavor than the meaty part. All mushrooms should be thoroughly washed before use. A stray sentence warns that a sleepy driver may not wake.

Barbara Bell Pattern No 1209 B for a slim fall frock

Barbara Bell Pattern No 1209 B offers a simple to sew dress featuring a slim silhouette with waist darts a bust gathers and a flared skirt. Sizes 12 to 20 with corresponding busts 30 to 38 inches are listed alongside fabric options and yardage for sleeves lengths. The ad promotes Fall and Winter pattern catalogs and a pattern book with easy to follow sewing charts.

Barbara Bell

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