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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1941

Page

8

Social and Personal Highlights in Friday Evening Notes

Weekly W. O. W. meeting at Odd Fellows Hall and a flurry of social events. Birth announcements include a son for Mr. and Mrs. Ford Miller and another for Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Grim. The column lists numerous visits, travels, and greetings among local families across Berryville and neighboring towns.

Odd Fellows Hall Miller Ford Miller Arents Memorial Hospital Edgar Ambroses Edgar Ambrose Stephens City Ambrose Suris Shryock

McKinley Chapter Visits Richmond and Capitol

The McKinley Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star spent Sunday in Richmond visiting the Eastern Star home meeting 28 Star Sisters. They toured the Masonic Temple and nearby points of interest with numerous members and friends. The day included gatherings with noted local residents and observers.

McKinley Richmond Order of the Eastern Star Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Tom Halterman Betty Jo Marie Haines Ruth Haines Armored Chambers D. ©. Louderback Hattie Taylor Helen Heeps Justa Quick Jake Hottle

Social visits and gatherings across Cross Junction area

Cross Junction Virginia residents hosted and visited relatives and friends over the weekend. Guests included the Reynolds family from Cumberland Martinsburg and Westernport visitors. Attendees traveled to Richmond Yorktown and Roanoke for conventions and leisure activities.

Etiquette Answers On Introductions And Hospitality

Robert Lee explains that saying This is my husband is preferred when introducing a spouse to an acquaintance. He says callers should visit the bride in her new home after invitations. Guests typically wear street clothing for hotel dinners, and buffet service is best for large groups.

Della Shuller Loudoun Street Mr. Jones

Winchest er and Pittsburgh Guests Visit Braithwaite Home

Mr. O D Braithwaite of Winchester and Mrs Ruth Downey of Pittsburgh were late guests at Mr and Mrs E W Braithwaite's home. Mrs Harley Adams and children returned to Winchester after visiting Mr J S Braithwaite. The Holliday wedding surprised the community. Paul Braithwaite remains ill but slowly improves.

William Dix W.S. Dix Berryville Toledo Ohio Dix Western Reserve University O. D. Braithwaite Winchester Ruth Downey Pittsburgh E. W. Braithwaite Harley Adams J. S. Braithwaite Purcell Haze] Holliday

Grimes and Area News From Grimes Virginia

Grimes Virginia September notes include Mr. and Mrs. Charles McVay planning a six week cross country trip by train visiting fifteen states while evangelist McVay entertains churches as in years past. Local schools open with good enrollment and residents visit Winchester.

Grimes Charles McVay Hilda Pugh Winchester Eugene Davis Front Royal Mary Alice Newcomb Dora Grimes Wm. L. Armel Robert Clevenger Brooke Taylor

Golden Rule Class to Welcome Jones Quartet Singers

Members of the Golden Rule Bible Class invite the public to hear the Jones Quartet as guest singers Sunday. The class meets at 9 45 with C P McVicar teaching. Public invitation extended.

Golden Rule Bible Jones Quartet C. P. McVicar

Daylight Saving Time Notice for Star Social Columns

The Star advises all times in social columns use daylight saving time until September 28, after which Eastern Standard Time resumes. No other changes.

the Star

Shoes That Fit Help Posture

Chiropodists report 78 percent of women over 20 suffer foot pain due to high heels and narrow soles. They warn of misaligned posture and spinal strain from spike heels and thin soles, while suggesting wider boulevard heels as a remedy.

Chicago

WPA Workers Required to Accept Private Jobs

Virginia WPA Administrator R S Hummel ordered all WPA workers to accept private employment at local prevailing wages even if lower than WPA pay. He announced the shutdown of WPA projects in Shenandoah Rockingham and Augusta counties next week to avoid labor conflicts with apple picking. Farmers may request labor by notifying project superintendents or local employment offices. refusal leads to layoff equal to the private work duration.

Richmond Virginia Works Progress Administration WPA R. S. Hummel Shenandoah Rockingham Augusta Rappahannock Amelia Hummel Boards of Supervisors Virginia State

Fresh Social and Club News Published in Star

The Star invites readers to submit social personal and club events either the day before or after they occur. The paper emphasizes printing news that is current and fresh for its audience.

Star

Lindbergh Rally Sparks Boos and Cheers in Des Moines

Charles A. Lindbergh told an America First rally that the British Jews and the Roosevelt administration plot to drive the U S into war. He alleged war agitators plan to prepare the nation for war under defense, to involve the U S step by step, and to trigger incidents that force conflict.

Des Moines Charles A. Lindbergh Roosevelt United States America First Lindbergh Earl C. Jeffrey

Reverend McMurray to Preach at Two Churches Sunday

Rev. W. A. McMurray of Hancock Maryland will lead public worship at Burnt Church at 11 a m and at Round Hill Presbyterian Church at 8 p m both times in eastern standard time. Everyone is invited.

W. A. McMurray Hancock, Md Burnt Church Round Hill Presbyterian Church

George Haines Receives Medical Discharge From Army

George Haines, stationed at Fort Sill Oklahoma, has been medically discharged from the army and will settle permanently in Winchester. He had been training in a chemical warfare service branch.

George Haines Fort Sill Okla Army Winchester Mr. Haines Chemical Warfare Service

Last Shipment Of Lambs On September 15

The Frederick County Livestock Association will conduct the fourth and final lamb shipment from the Middletown yards in Virginia on Monday September 15. Old sheep and calves will also be received from 8 a m to 3 p m.

Frederick County Livestock Association Middletown

Rest Women plan meeting and local social notes

The Womens Society of Christian Service will meet September 13 at 8 p.m. at the homes of Mrs. A. J. Cline and Miss Bertha Cline. Miss Ethel Barrett attended a twenty fifth wedding anniversary celebration for Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Baker at Middletown last Sunday. Several local families hosted visitors including Mr. Melvin Clark and family from Petersburg, W. Va., and Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Cizek of Baltimore guests of H. B. Sell. The Young People of Rest Church held a social on Tuesday.

Edgar Clark University of Virginia E. A. Cizek Baltimore H. B. Sell Catherine Coyle Washington, D. C

Public sale of house and lots in Winchester Virginia

At the Winchester courthouse steps on September 27 1941 at noon auctioneers Duvall and Dunn offer two parcels at 230 Kern Street corner Freemont Street. Parcel one is a two story seven room residence on Kern fronting 55 feet with 40 feet depth. Parcel two is a vacant lot adjoining on Freemont fronting 40 feet Kern 45 feet. Cash terms.

Charles W. Hardy Court House Winchester Freemont Kern Streets Kern Street Kern Freemont Street Kern St M. M, Lynch Duvall & Dunn

Back to School Morning Prayer for Nation

The author describes Tuesday morning as a return to school for youth across the country. He notes open doors of small red schoolhouses and larger school buildings and calls for a prayer of thanks and divine guidance as they live the American way.

Guy Coyle

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