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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1940

Page

8

Marriage announcements and social notes from Ridgewood era

A Salvation era social calendar lists meetings of the Little Garden Club and Madison Lodge. Marriage news includes Dorothy Sligabeth Robinson and Dr. William Province McGuire at Ridgewood Country Club with elaborate gowns and a long guest list. Additional notices cover local residents’ weddings, travels, visits, and attendance at events in Charles Town, Berryville, Winchester, and nearby towns.

Joseph Alogius Robinson Berkeley Place Len Rock, N. J Dorothy Sligabeth Robinson William Province McGuire Hunter Holmes McGuire Winchester McGuire George Smith Lewis Hyde New York City Philisy Calhoun John Cunningham William Hanna John McKee Byrd Leavell Charlottesville Ridgewood Country Club Saramnanwu

Miller joins Yellow Jacket Weekly reportorial staff

Joseph R. Miller of Winchester, class of 1942 at Randolph-Macon College, appointed to the college paper's reportorial staff. Paper led by Richard S. Gil of Lawrenceville, rated Excellent in both semesters. Miller has made the dean's list since arriving in September 1938. Governor hosts former state senator Russell Cather and daughter Jane Cather.

Joseph R. Miller Winchester Randolph-Macon College Yellow Jacket Richard S. Gil Lawrenceville Miller Cather RR Russell Cather Jane Cather

Private Skin Analysis and Makeup Session Offer

Five minute private consultation with complete skin analysis and clarifying makeup. Free offer limited to ten appointments daily. Arrange yours at once. Brooks Pharmacy. Phone 766.

Brooks’ Pharmacy

Richmond Guests At Executive Mansion For Weekend

Early this morning guests arrived in Richmond to spend the weekend at the executive mansion with Governor and Mrs. Price. Among those attending a football game at Washington and Lee University are Mr and Mrs Price and other visitors from Lexington and local officials. A birth is reported at the Miller residence near White Post announcing daughter Mabel Esther. Dr Herman I Pifer plans a Chicago medical convention trip returning October 26. Several couples depart for New York Washington and Baltimore for weekend visits before returning Monday.

Columbia Presbyterian School of Nursing University of Virginia and Medical School Institute of Ophthalmology New York City Ashville N. C Handley Boulevard Winchester Richmond Price Executive Mansion Washington and Lee University of Richmond Robert H. Tucker Lexington James Hubert Price, Jr Washington and Lee University Harrison Miller White Post Mabel Esther Miller Harl Clark Russell Holland Washington Baltimore William H. Wilmer Ryton Inlaw Russell Sard Miriam Scott Wilmer Richard Wilmer Clarke County

How to slim waist and beauty tips from Follett

An article by Helen Follett offers weight loss advice and beauty routines. It promotes posture, exercise, avoiding sweets, and careful dietary choices while describing hair perming tips and the value of professional beauty services.

Mrs Robinson Hosts Little Garden Club Meeting

Mrs Delmar Robinson will entertain the Little Garden Club Monday October 21 at 3 30 o clock with a special exhibit of aqua flora and geranium terrarium arrangements. All day meeting by Presbyterian Auxiliary in Martinsburg WV features Dr S R Diehl Bible study and a noon lunch.

Little Garden Club Delmar Robinson West Leicester Street Charles Town W. Va Edna Heironimus J. W. Heironimus Wadesville Leo Kisner J. F.isner E. D. Vaughn Berryville Presbyterian Church G. G. Sydnor Leo John Johnson Helen Levi Berryville Berryville High School J. J. Newberry Company Charles ‘Town Eisner Mrs. Eisner Mrs. Robinson Presbyterian Auxiliary Woman's Auxiliary The Presbyterian Church S. R. Diehl Martinsburg Dieth

Principals to Meet Over Revised Report Cards

Miss Anne Starling Frederick County Schools supervisor announced a meeting of principals for Monday October 21 at 4 o clock at the county courthouse. The discussion will cover the revised report cards to be used this year and each principal or representative is urged to attend.

Anne Starling Frederick County

No Change Noted In L. P. McKee

The condition of L. P. McKee aged resident seriously injured when struck by an automobile on Fairmont avenue last Monday morning remains unchanged. The Star reports he is suffering from a skull fracture and other injuries.

L. P. McKee Fairmont Avenue Mr. McKee

Many Others Feared Lost In Spanish Floods

Torrential rains in the Eastern Pyrenees worsen floods as Barcelona and Gerona face shattered communications. The Ter river and tributaries threaten a toll potentially near 200 dead after Torello reports show 200 houses collapsing and the missing rising.

Barcelona Spain Pyrenees Gerona Ter Torello

Three Burned In Oil Blast At Refinery

Three men were seriously burned in an oil refinery explosion at the General Petroleum Corporation in Palms Boulevard area of Los Angeles. Firemen fought the blaze. cause unknown. damage extensive. physicians feared possible deaths.

Los Angeles General Petroleum Palmsbony

Wounded Man Othel McIntyre Remains Unchanged

Memorial Hospital reports Othel McIntyre of Reynolds Store section in critical but unchanged condition after being wounded during a shotgun unloading incident. Authorities say the charge affected his shoulder.

Memorial Hospital Othel McIntyre Reynolds Store McIntyre

Modern Etiquette Q and A on gum chewing and politeness

A Q and A on etiquette states that gum chewing is inappropriate with evening attire. It also urges courtesy at home matching public standards and allows hosting a buffet supper after events like theatre or dance.

Blue Ridge Hunt Club Cubbing Season Continues Toward November Fixtures

Berryville Virginia reports the Blue Ridge Hunt continues cubbing begun mid September. Notables attend breakfasts and gatherings at homes of William B. Watkins and others, with guests including George P. Greenhalgh Maj Nicholas Craw Langley Field and several society figures.

Fall and Winter Pattern Book Ad Offers 100 Designs

Have you sent for your Fall and Winter Pattern Book. It features over 100 fascinating designs for girls with smart fashions. Each pattern is easy to make and includes a step by step sew chart for beginners. Pattern Book 15c. One Pattern and Pattern Book together 25c. Send orders to the address in the box.

Barbara Bell

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Madison Lodge, S. O. O. F Dorothy E. Robinson W. P. McGuire Edward Francis Kirk Mount Carmel Church Ridgewood N. J Miriam Robinson Gertrude Fisher Glen Rock William Bigelow Westwood Jane Wilson Elsie Dunlop Bayshore Leo Eisner D. F. Butsier Esther Butsier South Cameron Street Ex. L. Savage Mrs. Savage Burwell Luttrell James O. Boyer Clifford Street Emily Wanderley New Berlin, Pa Joseph Ritter Merton W. Browne Valley Avenue Carolinas Harry Himelright Cincinnati Ind Ohio and Kanawha Valleys Charlies H. Cooper Augusta Pollard Thomas Cooper Vivian LaFollette New York William S. Wheatley Henry H. Martin Charlotte, N. C Richard F. Hatcher West Leicester Street Beverley Rice Colonial Beach Margaret Jane Willey Middletown Winchester Business College Church of Christ George Washington Hotel Harry W. Ebert, Jr Spartan Air College Tulsa Okla H. W. Austin Pennsylvania Crewe Breezewood Carlisle Allegany Mountains Messrs R. E. Ayler Fred Dobbins W. E. Hopkins Stephens City Fred Larrick J. Fred Larrick David Muntzing Julian Everley Boyce G. W. Ropp Mrs. W. P. McGuire Data Nome Beauty Week C. B. Smalts & Son National Ave Fond Sunshine Cleaners East Piccadilly Harry Sartelle Mrs. Maynard Wisecar Wl' Ag Huntsberry Helen Follett Winchester Star Information Bureau Washington, D. C Wynton Lovett Brothers N. Loudoun St Blue Ridge Hunt Club A. A. Bliss George P. Greenhalgh Springsberry Cyril Drummond England Marshall Field, Jr Albemarle County E. Leckie Eustaphieve Robert Browse John B. Neill Louisville, Ky Joel Childs John D. Richardson Fairfield Chicago Laura Childs Childs Alice Ferguson Martha Ferguson Archibald Cummins Winthrop Cottin George Burleigh Brookline Mass Cottin Burleigh Winter Park Fla Richardson Morton C. Mumma Mumma Morton Mumma, Jr Anne Mumma Portsmouth N. H New Hampshire Star Ralph Richardson Virginia Rose Cottage Mrs. Richardson Rose MacDonald Miss MacDonald Board of Eduction Samuel C. W. Fleming Sykesville, Md Ernest H. Williams Grace Episcopal Church Underwood’s Bakery Meet the Commercial & Savings Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Parker Colonial Beauty Shoppe E. Piccadilly St Victor Records Miles Music CO W. Boscawen St Winchester Evening Star New York, N. Y
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