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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1940
Page
8
Recap of social visits and events across Stephenson McKeesport Washington and surrounding areas. Guests include Mrs Bertha Bair and Mr G R S's 80th anniversary celebration. Attendees from Elva Davy Bunker Hill and other towns. Many relatives plan travel to Washington Philadelphia and Norfolk for visiting and schooling.
Officers for the 1940 41 Little Theatre season to be installed at Handley Library at 7 30 p m. Ever Ready Class of the Presbyterian Church meets at 7 30 p m at Mrs M D Weaver 223 Jefferson Street. Braddock Street Woman's Society of Christian Service gathers at 7 45 p m. Winchester Rebekah Association holds weekly meeting at Odd Fellows Hall at 8 p m. Kiwanis Club holds a 12 30 p m luncheon at the hotel. District Nurse Association monthly meeting in office near the courthouse at 3 p m.
Mrs Harvey Stephens of Philadelphia guests her niece Mrs Mary Ada Steele. Miss Colleen Orndorff returns from Williamsburg to Millwood Pike. Mrs John Myers returns from Washington to National Avenue. Miss Mary McDonald visits her mother Irene McDonald then resumes studies at Madison College Harrisonburg. Mrs Alice Weaver returns to Winchester after visiting Parsons West Virginia. Mrs L H Pence improves slowly at Parkway home. Mr W H Cunningham of Millwood had appendectomy at Memorial Hospital and is in satisfactory condition. Mrs John Haines visits Hampshire County for about two weeks. Miss Retha Kite Berryville convalesces at North Braddock Street with Fred Madigan after minor operation at Winchester Memorial. Mr and Mrs Harry C McCauley wed recently in George Washington Headquarters building and journeyed to Elyria Ohio and Michigan. Mrs Adelaide Moffett mother of son William Buckner Jr cited. she was Queen of Apple Blossom in 1938. Dr McGuire to address Woman's Civic League on Cancer Control at George Washington Hotel October 4 at 12 45. Early cancer is curable slogan urged. WCTU meets Thursday at Handley Library changing venue from Friends Meeting House. Junior Farmers Club of Frederick County meets October 8 at Handley High School with Dr J L Maxton as speaker. Macedonia Ladies Aid Society to meet at Mrs Newcome's.
Captain James Gibson Chapter U S D of 1812 met at Mrs. J W Metz Berryville with Mrs J W Lloyd in chair. Reports from officers. state president stressed projects including Hindman Mountain School Friendship Hill and grave marking. Nine graves located to be marked. two new members added. November meeting set with Mrs Stephen S Dalgarn. Supper served.
A collection of Q and A on manners including talking shop at social events, what to pack for a weekend visit, and whether a bridegroom should give a wedding gift. The piece references a 2 pm meeting at Mrs J W Newcome and notes local society events and Girl Scout troop activities with named leaders and attendees.
The Star notes that afternoon editions arrive late as press time shifts across time zones from 9 P M in London to 11 P M in Rome and Bucharest, with Alexandria and Berlin observing nearby hours.
A vintage beauty column urges bold facial cleansing with soap and water and gentle friction to tone tissues and improve circulation. It promotes oil or cream application, rinsing with warm water, and optional cleansing oils or almond meal as gentle alternatives. It notes oils penetrate pores and stresses not over-moisturizing to avoid makeup smearing.
The Winchester Recreation Association was formed after six weeks of planning led by chairman Wendell R. Barney. The new body will run a balanced year round leisure program for all local youths, including workshops, boxing, domestic science, and reading rooms, with targeted effort on under privileged groups and diverse clubs to follow. The article promises further detail in the next three installments.
The Winchester Recreation Association asks for support to carry out its program. Donations of old chairs tables benches or discarded games or toys are welcome, with cash gifts sent to treasurer C Ridgely White. Items may be picked up or delivered to the Recreation Center at the American Legion Building on North Loudoun Street. Officers include Gar land R Quarules, Clifford D Grim, Donald L Weems, W Nelson Page, and A Lee Coble.
In Clarke County Millwood VA residents plan a weekend program at the Recreation Center with activities for all ages. Younger children enjoy story telling group games and supervised play while older youths face segregated and some joint events. Adults have clubs classes and evening discussions and the center invites drop ins during open hours 10 am to 11 pm. Local schools host after school play sessions with winter relocation to the Legion building.
All persons having claims against or who may be indebted to the estate of Aaron DeHaven call an undersigned for settlement. Annie E Plank Executrix.
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