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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1950
Page
8
Miss Dorothy Cooper a Girl Scout Executive returns home after a training course at the National Training School for Leaders and Executives Macy Pleasantville NY Where she served as president of the Student Theomatel Scout office will reopen on Tuesday.
Mr. Robert B. Ritter of this city earned a bachelor of chemical engineering and a master of science from Ohio State University at commencement exercises held yesterday. Also noted are visitors and social announcements including Mrs. Louise Snyder and relatives in Wingdale and Winchester, and local greetings from guests such as Miss Nan Purcell and Mrs. Horace Smithy.
The Home Agent's weekly schedule lists HD and 4 H club meetings across Gore Shawnee Star Tannery Middletown and Mt. Williams Hie d with sewing machine attachment demonstrations. A Barr family reunion at Apple Pie Ridge is reported with officers elected and attendees named. John Lowman returns home from Winchester Memorial Hospital. Bible classes at Braddock Street Methodist Church are announced with details.
September events include a 10 p m dance at Winchester Golf Club a 12 15 p m Lions Club at the George Washington Hotel a 7 p m hospital alumnae association banquet and dance at York Inn and a 7 30 p m Board of Control Exchange Club at Dr Leon Slavin's office. An 8 p m Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at Friendship Fire Hall the Moose Club and the Rebekah Lodge also occur that evening.
Harold Reeves Yarrell minister of music at the Central Presbyterian Church in Washington has returned from a five week vacation at his Cat skills Mountains summer bungalow in New York.
The article lists visitors and return trips involving the Spaid family of Chenoa and Stanford, along with relatives from West Virginia visiting Yellow Springs. It also notes Mrs. Lewis Myde Jr and daughters returning from Bath Maine, Dorothy Ann Robinson staying with her parents, and Rev H T G Forster visiting O Connell family before sailing home.
Birth notices report three newborn girls. To Mr. and Mrs. James Shull of White Post a girl, Mrs. Shull formerly Daisy Workman. To Mr. and Mrs. Lester McDonald of Bloomery Star Route a girl, Mrs. McDonald formerly Ellen A. Haines. To Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Renner of Strasburg a girl, Mrs. Renner formerly Virginia Hannum.
Beauty editor notes fall fashion favors bare shoulders and necklines. Hollywood makeup artist Max Factor Jr. warns exposed neck and arms need conditioning to prevent blemishes and crepey skin. He prescribes a neck and shoulder care routine with cold cream and massage.
Advice on skin care for summer including cleansing with lanolin products, nightly lubrication, and careful makeup to prevent dryness and freckles. Tips cover removing cosmetics, avoiding overwashing, and possible fading freckles with dermatologist options. Also a promotional note for a hair-do booklet by Powers with modeling and personal type guidance.
The guide advises firm strokes to work cream into skin then sponge with warm soapy water to shed old skin and tone. Apply the same makeup shade to face arms and neck before dressing to avoid chin line marks. Rub on a thin even coat and buff with a firm powder puff to smooth any dry pigment.
The Atahualpa’s captain faced freight charges after four cannon carried aboard without owner Theodore Lyman’s authority. Sturgis used them under threat from 16 Chinese pirate junks in Macao Roads near Canton before bringing the ship to port for protection. Lyman, Boston-based owner, allegedly incurred the freight despite the owner’s lack of authorization. The second item explains radio time cues: “Cut” means stop at nearest convenient point. “on the nose” signals timing is correct.
The Rouss Drum and Bugle Corps won $100 first prize at a Romney West Virginia homecoming parade amid a rain delay. Crowds gathered along the route as the ceremony proceeded after the downpour ended. The Legion VFW and Romney Fire Company sponsored the event.
SUNDAY NIGHT SUPPER Creamed Ham with Toasted Noodles Green Peas and Mushrooms Gelatin and Melon Dessert Steamed Rice Tread and butter Beverage Recipe for Starved Dish Follows Ingredients 1 package raspberry flavored gelatin 2 cups hot water 142 cups cantaloupe or honeydew ball fruit juice or ginger ale Method Dissolve gelatin in hot water Turn into shallow pan Chill until firm Cut in cubes Arrange gelatin cubes in sherbet glasses alternately with fruit Serve plain or add 3 to 4 tablespoons chilled fruit juice or ginger ale to each serving Makes 6 servings
Texas agriculture now gains more than double the income from livestock than 25 years ago, reflecting a significant shift in the state’s farming economy and sector prominence.
Modern Etiquette by W. L. Gordon advises that godparents usually give a gift after invitation or at the christening. For hotel breakfast the guest should ask for room service. It is improper to display checks with other wedding gifts.
Roberta Lee presents a compact study on word usage noting confoundings confidant mispronunciations and common misspellings. The entry highlights AVOCATION defined as a casual or subordinate occupation with an example.
The French abandoned both Ticonderoga and Crown Point in 1759. Later, the English strengthened both fortresses at a cost of 2,000,000 pounds.
The Taft Museum in Cincinnati was donated by the late Charles P. and Anna Taft. Opened in 1932 under the Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts auspices.
Fashion pattern notice seeks 30 cents for pattern T4789 in sizes 11 to 17 with illustrated instructions and ready for sorority event wear. requests name address zone size and style number Bruce pattern book offer for fall and winter plus a free children dress from a shirt pattern.
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