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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1938
Page
8
The calendar lists a Flower Show at the George Washington Hotel by the Winchester and Clarke County Garden Club on Wednesday from 3:00 to 8:00 p m. A Rotary Club luncheon is set for Thursday at 1:00 p m and a bi monthly W C T U business session at Friends Meeting House at 4:00 p m.
John Jones, injured in a motorcycle accident on September 10, was moved from his home on South Loudoun Street to Memorial Hospital again for treatment. Doctors say his injuries have not responded to care as well as hoped and a speedy recovery is anticipated.
Clarke County King's Daughters and Sons hold annual convention at Berryville Presbyterian Church Saturday at 1 30 pm. Circles attended include Whatsoever Millwood Golden Rule Berryville Helping Hand Minnie wood Chapel and Loving and Giving junior. Hostess Helping Hand. International president Mrs Henry E Eley unable to attend due to a fall. Guest of honor Mrs Finks of Fairfax invited by county president Mrs E Jaqueline Smith. Reverend E G Vaughan to conduct opening rites with Miss Nellie Mae Evans directing music.
Miss Mildred Vaughan wed Haywood Griffith and Miss Kathleen Derflinger married Earl Hawkins in a Saturday ceremony at Flint Hill Methodist Church. The couples departed for a northern wedding trip to Niagara Falls and beyond.
Madame Barry Orlova announced her play The Unbarred Highway will be cast from Winchester Little Theatre members and local amateurs. Final casting Friday, with Orlova addressing the entire Little Theatre membership in Handley Library basement. She read act one and described her theatre career as she prepares to reside in Winchester this winter.
A Q A on hotel dining and dancing wrap etiquette and social introductions at formal teas. Advice covers whether to wear a wrap on the back of the chair, whether guests may speak without introductions at large teas, and what tie to wear with evening clothes a white linen or pique bow to match shirt and waistcoat.
Una Merkel models a fall outfit featuring a white silk crepe shirt waist frock and black skirt paired with a silver fox jacket. Social news covers Mr and Mrs Miller hosting friends at their home with guests from Virginia and beyond plus arrivals and departures of local residents including Miss Massie and the Randalls in Winchester and nearby towns.
Chicago authorities and volunteers fought to identify the source of a baffling illness that deadline week afflicted 104 people with diarrhea fever and headaches across Elmwood Park and Chicago neighborhoods. Earl Bennison a 53 year old railroad worker from Elmwood Park died after a family dinner illness spread to his wife and a 20 year old daughter.
Dr. James Moxon says the outbreak has run its course and cases under his jurisdiction have virtually recovered. Chicago authorities echoed the assessment as residents were warned to boil water until tests finish. Physicians studied whether contaminated water affected pastry intake. Most ill residents reported eating chocolate pastry before illness.
Ann Morris spends her spare time exercising for health. From a standing position she does a full knee bend with arms extended horizontally. The routine reduces heavy thighs and hips and beautifies the back.
Front Royal residents share updates as Steven Roszel returns from Puerto Rico to Virginia Avenue. Frank Peyton visits from Los Angeles. Foster Bass remains ill. What-So-Ever Circle meets at Mrs. W C Deming. T V Leach returns from Alexandria visiting relatives. Charles Reeves improves after hospitalization in Charlottesville. Hugh E Naylor Jr returns to Florence Alabama after three weeks with his parents.
The conference elected Rev. Miller as superintendent after Dr Wright moved for unanimous support. Miller tearfully said he did not want the job but would serve if called. Bishop Batdorf urged forward motion as 150 attendees witnessed the election and opening session extended into Thursday.
Mrs. Mary Burruss hosts sister Sophie Schey of Baltimore for the weekend. A. J. and Mrs. Harlow of Orange were weekend guests of Dr. and Mrs. T. L. Harlow. Lynn De Lashmutt of Washington visits her parents the Olmsteds. Frances Bolen spent the weekend near Hume with her parents. P. N. Schuler has returned home to Luray after visiting his son-in-law and daughter. Ward Wheeler of Williamsburg stayed with Eugene Tyler at the Paynes. George Teel and family announce a birth at Johnson Nursing Home. Marcus Richardson Jr. returns home to Silver Spring, Md. Filie Byrd Eastham of Luray spent the weekend with her mother.
Mr and Mrs Harry Robey and Miss Martha Robey of More were guests of Mrs Lovell Jennings and Miss Marguerite Jennings. Several families hosted visitors after concerts and weekend trips, including Alexander Sklarveski’s brief Gasque stay and Capt and Mrs W Stewart in Annapolis. Elizabeth Sherman returned home after health work in Maryland. Mrs Giles Compton is ill in Winchester Memorial Hospital.
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