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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1941

Page

8

Pvt Joshua Headley Transferred to Las Vegas Gunnery School

Pvt Joshua D Headley son of Mr and Mrs B D Headley of Valley Avenue recently transferred to the Air Corps Gunnery school in Las Vegas Nev His former station was Jefferson Barracks Missouri Enlisting in the air force in Aug 1941 Private Headley is now assigned to the 84th materiel squadron at the Gunnery school He is a Berea college graduate with a BS in agriculture Also notes Dr and Mrs R F Cline and daughter June visited Roanoke Va for the 82nd birthday of Rev R H Cline who is noted as the oldest living graduate of the college

Joshua Headley Las Vegas Joshua D. Headley B. D. Headley Valley Avenue Air Corps Nev Jefferson Barracks Missouri Air Force Headley 84Th Berea College Berea R. F. Cline June Roanoke

Winchester People Attend Redskins Steelers Game in Washington

A group from Winchester attended the Washington Redskins versus Pittsburgh Steelers game in Washington yesterday. Included were Mr. and Mrs. John Steck Mr. and Mrs. Edward Barr Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kern Jr Mr. and Mrs. Harry Benham Mr. Pickney Arthur and Mr. J W Arthur and son Victor.

Winchester Washington Washington Redskins Pittsburgh Steelers John Steck Edward Barr Harry Kern, Jr Harry Benham Pickney Arthur J. W. Arthur Victor

Glamour and greetings mark a fashionable New York moment

Glamor is highlighted as Marlene Dietrich abandons slacks and a cane for a strictly feminine look during a brief New York vacation, while a long list of local residents and visitors share weekend gatherings, visits, and health updates across Winchester and nearby towns.

Marlene Dietrich New York

Modern Etiquette Advice on Paying Fares and Name Card Etiquette

Roberta Lee explains etiquette for male friends paying female fares, writing place cards with full or shared surnames, and using business stationery for job applications. The guidance favors propriety and clarifies when to add first names or middle identifiers to avoid confusion.

Weekend Visits and College Ties Highlight Norfolk

Miss Louise Moore of Sweet Briar and Mrs. Blackburn Moore hosted guests while Mr. Hugh Green visited Norfolk with Lieut J G Montgomery Green. They attended UVa VPI game as Pvt Carlton Printz Jr spent weekend with his parents. Raymond Guest of the Navy returned to Norfolk after a Warren County trip. Mrs Cora Skillern of Chattanooga arrives to visit Mr and Mrs Earl Bunting at Courtfield for several days.

Charles F. Cooper U. S. Navy Hornet Norfolk Lyda Cooper South Cameron Street Mason Amber Parkersburg, W. Va Minnie Baker North Cameron Street Louise Moore Sweet Briar College Mrs Blackburn Moore Hugh Green Norflok J. G Montgomery Green Malvin Green University of Virginia-V. P. I Carlton Printz, Jr Carlton Printz Raymond Guest Warren County Cora Skillern Chattnooga, Tenn Earl Bunting Courtfield Severa

Nursery School Reports and Community Meetings Highlight Caring Activities

The Gertrude Barton Nursery School committee met at Mrs. Barton’s home with Mrs. Homer Lyman of the Winchester Welfare Office outlining policy. Reports praised progress, with talks on discipline and nap routines. A list of late milk contributors was read and Society of Christian Service plans a meeting led by Mrs. Swann on peace. Elizabeth Cather to instruct a nurses aide class beginning November sixth. Circles of Market Street Church to meet.

Gertrude Barton Barton Homer Lyman Winchester Welfare Office Lyman Philip Williams Highland Ave Ladies Aid B. B. Dutton E. B. Cooper Woman’s Society of Christian Service Woman's Society of Christian Service Braddock Street Methodist Church T. M. Swann Miss Cather Elizabeth Cather Red Cross Headquarters

Let Your Crowning Glory Shine With Scalp Health Tips

Advice emphasizes scalp cleanliness to promote hair health and reduce dandruff. It recommends brushing before washing, five minute scalp massage, oil treatment the night before, mineral or olive oil, applying oil to partings, oiling hair ends, melted soap shampoo, and rinsing with a bath spray or shower.

Community Group Meetings and Vinegar Tree Play Charged

Circle groups meet tonight with Mrs Gordon Mackie Miss Annie Dorsey Miss Ella Sartelle and Miss Eliza Diffenderfer at specified addresses. The True Blue Girls meet at the Shade home on Gray Avenue at eight. District Nurse Association plans a Wednesday 3 pm meeting at offices near the court house with welcome visitors. American Legion Auxiliary to meet at 7 30 at Mrs Robert Barton 106 South Washington. Vinegar Tree play at Winchester Armory on Wednesday November 26 proceeds for Bundles for Britain. director John J Williams announces cast led by Mrs Douglas Fuller Smith with Laura Merrick role, a study in mistaken identity.

Gordon Mackie Cork Street Annie Dorsey Ella Sartelle East Monmouth Eliza Diffenderfer South Cameron Willie Wood North Braddock The Presbyterian Church Elizabeth Martha Shade Gray Avenue District’ Nurse Association Court House Winchester Little Theatre Winchester Armory Britain John J. Williams Winchester Douglas Fuller Smith Smits

Vinegar Tree brings laughter to Winchester Little Theatre

Mrs. Smith guides the Vinegar Tree rehearsal keeping most of the cast laughing nightly. The Little Theatre will present new talent Bennett McCarthy Marion Lupton Mrs Lamar Keen Logan Massey and John Parsons on the 26th. 230 seats sold including 15 to J. J. Newberry Co employees. Tickets 1 reserved 50c general. Miller's Drug Store sells them.

Little Theatre Bennett McCarthy Marion Lupton Lamar Keen Logan Massey John Parsons Handley Schools Winchester Henry Sanderson J. J. Newberry Co Miller's Drug Store Main Street

Fresh Social and Club Notices For The Star

Community events and personal notices encouraged by The Star with guidance to submit social happenings day before or after they occur. Editors welcome brief items from local organizations and residents for timely publication.

Berryville Social Events Highlight Local Plans

Berryville Virginia on November 3 reports Edward M. Davis curator of Richmonds Museum of Fine Arts attended Miss Rose MacDonalds luncheon at The Nook to view miniature exhibitions opening December 2 with sixteen loans and fifteen Lowestoft pieces. W B Watkins M F H Blue Ridge Hunt hosted a hunt breakfast at Anne filed as fall season opens Carter Hall. Eva Massey leads a Spanish class for Clarke County Woman's Club members at Berryville High School as part of National Defense program.

Berryville Edward M. Davis Museum of Fine Arts Richmond W. B. Watkins Blue Ridge Eva Massey Woman's Club Clarke County Clay Carr Boyce Tyson Dortch Joseph F. Moore W. T. Lewis A. F. Robertson Virginia Page John B. Neill Hobson McGehee

Dial 3424 For Your Socials Personals

By dialing 3424 you may let your friends know when you entertain, have guests, are going away, or have returned home. The Star will be glad to publish all such matters on this page.

The Star

Wall height and guard towers at Sing Sing prison

A reader asks about Sing Sing prison walls and towers. The answer notes a 30 foot high wall and nine guard towers. The second question asks which of the late Kaisers died by his own hand. The reply: Prince Joachim Francois shot himself at Potsdam on July 18, 1920 amid rumors of financial trouble and mental low mood.

Kaiser Prince Joachim Francois Potsdam

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