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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1940

Page

8

Winchester social round hosts palm reader and reunions

The summer social season ends with a Winchester Golf Club dance for about 300 guests led by Bob Riley. Madame Lizette de Hag, a palmist, will read futures at the WOW on Friday 7 to 10 pm at 137 West Boscawen.

Winchester Winchester Golf Club Bob Riley Madame Lizette de Hag Little Theatre Wow Virginia Funkhouser WOW Madame de Hag Madame de Hay West Boscawen Street Funkhouser William Bell Watkins, Jr Kenneth Gilpin, Jr

Calendar of events for Rotary and community groups

Calendar lists 1:00 meeting of Rotary Club at a hotel 3:00 General Turner Ashby Chapter U D C at Mrs Wisecarver's residence 7:30 Braddock Street Church group with M C McClintock 7:30 Rachel Hodges Class U B Church at Mrs Dickerson 406 North Loudoun Street Friday 3:30 Girl Scout Council at Mrs Massey's residence

Rotary Club Turner Ashby Martin Wisecarver Girl Scout Council P. Massey

Mrs. R. Y. Conrad Hosts Tea After Garden Club Talk

Mrs. R. Y. Conrad entertained this afternoon after a lecture by Mrs. John Fisher of Williamsburg at the Winchester and Clarke County Garden Club meeting in the library. Guests included Mrs. Alexander Gordon and her visitor Countess de Crusot, recently arrived from France.

R. Y. Conrad John Fisher Williamsburg Winchester and Clarke County Garden Club Alexander Gordon Countess de Crusot France

Strobridge Family Return From Virginia Visit

Mr and Mrs Cecil Strobridge and their son Leroy of Xenia Ohio returned home after visiting Mr and Mrs hunter Strobridge of Grimes Virginia Sheriff Green county Ohio and son of John Strobridge formerly of Virginia Mrs Jack Wilkins left last night for New York destination

Lee O. Dick Robert Clerabrook E. R. Michael New York City Cecil Strobridge Leroy Xenia Ohio Hunter Strobridge Grimes, Va Strobridge Green County John Strobridge Virginia Jack Wilkins New York

Braddock Street Church Circle To Meet

Circle No 2 led by Miss Mary Lou Steele of Braddock Street Methodist Church will meet at Mrs L Irvin Carper 703 Woodland Ave Thursday at 8 pm Assistant hostess Mary Ada Steele. Final meeting of the Conference year requires completed records and aims for 100 percent attendance. Rachel Hodges Class Meets Tomorrow. The Rachel Hodges Sunday School class of United Brethren Church will gather at Mrs Dickersons 406 North Loudoun Street tomorrow at 7 30 pm.

Braddock Street Church Circle Circle No Mary Lou Steele Braddock Street Methodist Church L. Irvin Carper Woodland Ave Mary Ada Steele Rachel Hodges United Brethren Church Dickerson North Loudoun Street

Can't Be Too Fussy With Beauty Props

An article advises meticulous personal care for women noting clean skin and proper hygiene. It stresses daily soap and water, clean towels and cloths, washed brushes, and properly stored items to prevent skin issues. It also urges graceful movement, confident posture, and regular physical education as essentials of beauty and poise.

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English civilians still have plenty to eat despite raids

Annie Pearson of Hastings writes to her brother Lewis Pearson in New Jersey that England sustains rationed food supply despite air raids. She recalls bomb damage near florist James Pane and notes the resilient British spirit and the swift work of government aid.

Lewis Pearson England Annie Pearson National Avenue Mr. Pearson Mary Miss Pearson Winchester Harold Road Clevedale Hastings Sussex County Pearson James Pane Narvick God

Margaret Collins Denny Group to Meet Friday

The Margaret Collins Denny class will hold its quarterly business and social meeting Friday at 7 30 PM in the Ladies Assembly room of Braddock Street Methodist Church. Groups 7 and 8 led by Mrs Emerest Carper and Mrs May Sumner will host.

Margaret Collins Denny Braddock Street Methodist Church Ernest Carper May Summer

Young People To Have Hay Ride At Church Event

Members of the Church of Christ Christian Endeavor invite youth to a hay ride event. Details emphasize recreation and group fellowship for young members.

Church of Christ Christian Endeavor

Community Hay Rice and Wienie Roast Planned

Society holds hay rice Thursday evening at Cedarville Recreation Park with a wienie roast to follow. All members should meet at the church at 6 30 PM.

Society Cedarville

Woman's Civic League holds first fall meeting at George Washington Hotel

The Woman's Civic League held its first fall meeting and luncheon on September 6 at the George Washington Hotel. Helen Lovejoy spoke on Winchester recreation efforts for children and adults. Members discussed yearly programs and urged interested women to join, with visitors welcome at meetings.

Woman’s Civic League George Washington Hotel Helen Lovejoy Winchester

Braddock Street Circle Five Meeting Planned

Mrs. McClintock will host Circle No. 5 of Braddock Street Church tomorrow at 7 30 p m. Mrs. I N Good leads the circle and Mrs C M Colbert will teach the lesson.

Braddock Street Circle McClintock M. C. McClintock

Modern Etiquette Q and a Bridge Gift Wrapping

An etiquette Q and A covers conversation avoiding pronouns, wrapping prizes for a bridge party, and sending well wishes by telegram. It notes eight shooters in matches with six at traps, intention to continue practice for hunting season, and cites 1912 advertising ethics rules from the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World on truth in advertising.

United States

Street Life During Air Raids Described By Everyday People

An eyewitness account from a city street describes civilians continuing daily work and humor despite air raids. People crowd into shelters when fire alarms sound, while residents discuss rationing, scarce supplies, and plans for the future amid wartime uncertainty.

Practice Shoot Friday Afternoon At Club Grounds

Another in a series of practice shoots will be held on the Winchester Gun Club grounds at Rouss Park Friday afternoon. Starting at 3 o'clock, announced today by a committee in charge of arrangements. Anyone interested in trap shooting or marksmanship is invited to attend and take part. The cost is regarded as very moderate.

Winchester Rouss Park

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