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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1941

Page

8

Social and Personal Notices From Town Society Section

Friday evening features weekly W O W meeting at Odd Fellows Hall. Engagements announced include Leighton Adair Rapp to William Kenneth Snyder on October 18 in Lynchburg. Multiple local residents celebrate births, showers, and visits, with movements to and from Front Royal, Berryville, Edinburg, Charlottesville, and Newport News.

E. C. Glassth School Lynchburg Stirter Berry‘ville

Rummage Sale Aids Endowment for Underprivileged Children

The Junior Auxiliary of Winchester Memorial Hospital reports a successful two day rummage sale on October 24 and 25. Funds support the Endowment Fund for underprivileged children, including a diphtheria clinic and cod liver oil for school children.

Winchester Memorial Hospital

Chanters Meet Tonight at Presbyterian Sunday School

The Chanters will meet tonight at 7.30 in the Presbyterian Sunday School rooms. All members are asked to be present.

Presbyterian

Halloween Party At Lutheran Church Planned Tonight

Church of Our Saviour Sunday School invites members to a Hallo ween party at 7 PM at the church. Transportation provided to the home of Mr and Mrs Allen Pierson at Castleman's Ferry for games prizes and an engaging program. Prompt departure.

Church of Our Saviour Lutheran Church of Our Saviour

Fresh News Notice Requests Social Events

The Star seeks social personal and club notices. Send details of events to publish as fresh information, either the day before or the day after they occur.

Star

Miss Ollie Thomas Hosts Luncheon for Mrs. Daniels

Berryville notes a luncheon at The Sign of the Motor Car honoring Mrs. W. A. Daniels with guests including Mrs. A. P. Osborne and Mrs. H. B. Whiting. Visits from Mr. Cather Louthan and plans for a Washington trip are reported along with a Washington marriage of Mrs. Frances Kerfoot Crump.

Berryville Ollie Thomas W. A. Daniels Frances Kerfoot Crump Arlsey Washington Dorsey Louise H. Kerfoot E. P. Dorsey Richmond

Miss Mary O'Fallon Returns From Baltimore Visit

Miss Mary O Fallon returns to Berryville after visiting friends in Baltimore with Mrs Percy Randolph and Miss Annie Stribling. Miss Marie I Crow learns of the death of her brother J Carroll Crow of Oil City Pa. Crow leaves widow and two children Walter Crow and Mrs Isabella Campbell of Oil City. He also leaves sister Mrs Reginald Morrison of Baltimore and brothers Thomas Crow Baker Mont E Clay Crow Norfolk and Edgar Crow Oklahoma.

Mary O'Fallon Berryville Baltimore Percy Randolph Annie Stribling Miss O'Fallon Marie I. Crow J. Carrol. Crow Oil City Mr. Crow John T Isabella Crow Walter Crow Isabella Campbell Miss Crow Reginald Morrison Thomas Crow Baker, Mont E. Clay Crow Norfolk Edgar —. Crow Oklahoma

Local Residents Set Plans For Weekend Travel And Visits

Mrs. Roy D Ball prepares to leave for Warren Ohio on Saturday after visiting with her mother Mrs W B Pierce of Berryville. Joseph F Moore Jr to sail for Venezuela after spending vacation with his parents. Lieut William B Clagett 88th Infantry Brigade ordered to Sheppard Field Texas and currently on maneuvers with the 29th Division at Morven North Carolina. Mrs David H Allen of Glen Allen visits Washington with her daughter Mrs Henry Reynolds. Mrs Wells A Daniels travels to Washington DC from Berryville to visit before returning to Springfield Massachusetts. Mr and Mrs A F Robertson drive to Charlottesville for University of Virginia business. Mr and Mrs Ralph N Dorsey host Mrs Dorsey’s aunt Miss Anna Moore who has stayed several months at Bloomington.

Roy D. Ball Warren Ohio Ball Janet Pierce W. B. Pierce Berryville Joseph F. Moore, Jr J. P. Moore, Sr New York City Venzuela South America Wiliam B. Clagett 88Th Infantry Brigade National Guard Sheppard Field Texas Lieut. Clagett J. M. H. Clagett Springfield Morven N. C David H. Allen Glen Allen Washington Henry Reynolds Wells A. Daniels Washington, D. C Mass Daniels E. P. Berlin H. B. Harris Berlin Mrs. Daniels Ralph N. Dorsey Mr. Dorsey Anna Moore Bluemont

Principal street in Montreal Saint Catherine Street

Saint Catherine Street is the principal Montreal street. Saint Lawrence Boulevard forms the division of the city from which intersecting streets are numbered east and west.

Montreal Saint Catherine Street Saint Lawrence Boulevard

Modern Etiquette Doe Roberta Lee Question and Answers

A theater party etiquette note outlines procession order with the hostess guiding guests to seats and walking singly down the aisle. It also advises that a non smoking man entertaining a smoking woman should supply cigarettes, and describes placement of knife and fork on the plate when not in use.

Berryville Social Events in late October gatherings

Mrs. George P. Greenhalgh and Miss Sue Bolling of Charlottes ville return from Harrisburg indoor horse show with a four-horse string from Springsburg stables. They head to New York for Madison Square Garden show with the same string. Several guests at Ellwood include Mr. and Mrs. Rob ert H. Briggs and others from Yonkers New Orleans and Bronxville.

Berryville George P. Greenhalgh Sue Bolling Charlottesville Harrisburg Springsburg Ehrmine Mitchell New York Mr. Greenhalgh Madison Square Garden John A. Chew Virginia Ellwood Clarke Robert H. Briggs Bronxville S. L. Viele Myra Tyler Yonkers Chew James M. Thomson New Orleans

Social Weekend Guests Visit Washington and Clarke County

Mr and Mrs Arthur Krock of Washington and Clarke county hosted guests over the weekend. Capt and Mrs Ewart Johnston entertained at Clay Hill. Attending were Mr Jonathan Godfrey from Philadelphia, Mrs Ralph Richardson at Rose Cottage, Mr Horace Wetmore, Miss Rosalind Huidekoper, and Dr Hugh Jewett of Baltimore.

Arthur Krock Washington Clarke County Thompson Waterbury Conn Krock Ewart Johnston Clay Hill Jonathan Godfrey Philadelphia Ralph Richardson Rose Cottage Horace Wetmore Rosalind Huidekoper Hugh Jewett Baltimore

Derivation of the word bride from Latin Venus link and Anglo-Saxon bryd

The term bride derives from a Latin name for Venus, the goddess of love, and is connected to the Anglo-Saxon word bryd meaning bride. This indicates an inherited fusion of romantic and ceremonial meanings across languages.

Bride Venus

Vernon Eddy Named Grand High Priest in Virginia

C Vernon Eddy of Winchester was elected Grand High Priest at a Royal Arch Chapter of Virginia meeting in Richmond. The event marked the chapter's 100th anniversary, with Winchester members traveling to attend.

Royal Arch Chapter Virginia Richmond Cc. Vernon Eddy Winchester Theodore Morris Ralph Solomon C. D. Bennett Lee Miller Claude Grim Taylor F. Simpson C. P. McVicar J. B. Yates

Step Along in Beauty Parade

Rosemary Lane showcases a becoming hairdo that frames the feminine portrait. The piece urges readers to keep up with fashion, noting hairstyles can be high or low, curly or sleek, and should highlight good points while hiding flaws. It emphasizes consulting an experienced stylist for a flattering design.

Rosemary Lane Helen Follett

Community appeal boosts Children’s Home Society support

Winchester and Frederick county volunteers publish an updated donor list for the Virginia Children’s Home Society. They stress that state funds are not used, urges early contributions, and note the local goal remains unmet as needs rise. Chairman Mrs Barton and treasurer Mrs Roszel oversee remittances.

Winchester Frederick County Children’s Home Society of Virginia Virginia Richmond Norman E. Cooper F. I. Pritchard Carrie L. Snapp H. K. Russell O. L. Jamison Walter Talbot Edmonia Grim Paul P. Glynn Fred Glaize Robert T. Barton J. H. Plood E. M. Whiting Miriam K. Watson J. A. Richard Fred S. Anderson Marjorie B. Kremer J. L. Wright William B. Snider

Soldiers’ Pay Stuck in Base as MPs Seize Vehicles

Approximately $1,000,000 will be paid to 18,000 soldiers of the 29th division but civilian outings are blocked. General orders bar uniformed men from rides in civilian cars and MPs confiscate vehicle generators found with private autos. Enlisted men return to base with cash but few places to go.

Cheraw Virginia Maryland District of Columbia Morven N. C M. P

State Hospitals Seek Extra Funds for Staff Increases

The State Hospital Board asked the governor for 295 173 to add six staff at mental institutions for the 1942 44 biennium, cutting nurse and attendant hours from 12 to 10 per day. The plan adds 219 nurses and attendants plus ten others in 1942 43 and 1943 44, with totals by facility including Central State Petersburg Eastern State Williamsburg Western State Staunton Southwestern State Marion Lynchburg Colony and Petersburg Colony. The move aims to attract competent personnel amid defense demands, and accompanies an inspection tour set for November 6 to 8.

Richmond State Hospital Board Ard Advisory Commission CIO Central State Petersburg Eastern State Williamsburg Western State Staunton Southwestern State Marion Lynchburg Colony Petersburg Colony F. W. Gwaltney

Dial 3424 For Your Socials

By dialing 3424 you may announce entertainments guests or travel plans. The Star will publish all such social notices on this page.

The Star

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Odd Fellows Hall Miss Hutcheson Magnifico Frank C. Dinger, Jr Edinboung Josephine Hutcheson Joseph C. Hutcheson Kathaleen Ennells Shryock Amelia James Edward Lester Newport News Shryock Harry Shryock Mr. Shryock Stephens City Lester John Thomas +Lester, Sr South Boston pDenis Hoovers Denis Hoover Middletown High School Lynn E. W. Lynn Front Royal Memorial Hospital Ralph Woodward Cincinnati Arthur Shull, Sr Nations Avenue F. L. Riefkohl West Piccadilly Street Portland Captain Riefkohl U. S. Navy Audrey Shank Billy Agney Payne Lewisburg W. Va Edward B. Knight, Jr Harold Rowe South Cameron Street Prank Lynn Clinton Bowlin and Son Oliver Lynn Mary Jean Chauderis Fairfax Hall James Chauderis Millwood Avenue Louis Grimm Front Royal Road J. A. Hotinger National Association of Mutual Insurance Agents Pinehurst West New England Rennie Marte Helen Virginia Carper Harry Wilkinson Beulah Fletcher Mr. Wilkinson Tire Service Co Rexall Brooks’ Pharmacy Fea Huntsberry Blue Ridge Hunt William Bell Watkins Graham Dougherty Carter Hall Bellfield Mt. Hebron Red Gate Dandridge Mt. Airy Rosney Mr. Hall Haldeman’s Creamery Relph M.ware Cather Louthan Tonapau New Mr. Louthan F. L. Aylor Atlantic City Gertrude Durant Aylor J. P. Hatcher Hamilton A. F. Robertson Mr. Robertson University of Virginia Gow Fun W. B. Snider & Son N. Cameron St DIAL Roberta Lee Walter Lee James C. Breckenridge W. B. Grove Imogene Thomson Turner Lewis Anne B. C. Moore L. M. Allen Agnes Mary Page Saratoga Bridge Douglas Crocker Fitchburg Nathaniel Randolph St. Louis C. Vernon Eddy Kathleen ‘Moore Knight Edna Ferber Mr. Bunting Robert Greenwood Mary Ellen Chase Shen. Valley Pffer & Phone Ompany Hallowe’en N. Loudoun Sh Styl-Eez N. Loudoun St Colonial Beauty Shoppe E. Piccadilly St Tre Food Center Cash & Carry Grog the Commercial and Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corp Northern Virginia Power CO Valley Pride United Food Stores Blue Ridge Martinsburg Hagerstown Martinsburg, Hagerstown N. Braddock St
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