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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1941

Page

8

Social and Personal notes from Winchester area

Mrs Francis de Montaigu left for Ruxton Maryland to join Greenwood School staff. Paul Schneider transferred from Camp Lee to Camp Walters Texas. Miss Sarah Margaret Lupton visited Arlington teachers and homes. Several locals moved, hosted guests, or attended events in Washington Philadelphia Hagerstown and Baltimore.

Francis de Montaigu Ruxton, Md Greenwood School Mgr Paul Schneider Henry Schneider National Avenue Camp Lee Camp Walters Tex

Weekly club meetings listed for the week

J O O F holds a weekly meeting Monday at 8:00 p m at their hall. Junior Century Club meets Tuesday at 5:00 a m in the Red Cross Room. Lions Club hosts a weekly luncheon at 72 80 p m.

Junior Century Club Red Cross Room Lions Club

Miss Mary Margaret Truitt to Marry William Harris

Mary Margaret Truitt of Winchester announces engagement to William Lett Harris of Richmond son of Dr and Mrs John E Harris. The wedding is planned for October 10 in York with plans to pass through Winchester en route to Richmond. The couple will reside at Stuart Court apartment upon return. Harris is a Handley graduate who attended the University of Virginia and is connected with Hansbrough Carter.

Ansell Baker Lee Street Bob Jones College Cleveland, Tenn Chi Delta Theta Literary Society Baker Handley High School Kate Miller Connecticut Anne McGill Fauntleroy Washington Elizabeth and Mary Jones Washington Inn Florida Mary Margaret Truitt William Harris Dean Hill New York City William Lett Harris Richmond John E. Harris Winchester Miss Truitt William Truitt, Jr Walt Bosserman, Jr Wincheshe York Winenroute Stuart Court City Wiss Truitt Winer Handley University of Wirk

Philadelphia Couple Wed in Sacred Heart Home Ceremony

Miss Margaret Deckmers and Mr Andrew Hood Brown of Philadelphia were married Saturday night at 8 in the Lillis home on West Monmouth Street. Rev Father R E Hannon officiated. A reception followed. The couple planned a short trip before settling in Philadelphia.

Margaret Deckmers Andrew Hood Brown Philadelphia Charles H. Lillis West Monmouth Street R. E. Hannon Sacred Heart Catholic Church Harry Booth Elizabeth Grim Sacred Heart Church Lillis

Twin daughters born as Vanderpool celebrate Strasburg family

Mr and Mrs Jesse J Vanderpool of Strasburg welcomed twin daughters at Memorial Hospital this morning. The item notes a series of social visits and Monday events in Winchester Charles Town and surrounding areas including a funeral for Dr G G Sydnor and various visitors from Millwood Warrenton and Stephens City. Cadet William Bonnett returns to Virginia Tech after surgery and recovery at the hospital.

Jesse J. Vanderpool Strasburg Memorial Hospital Winchester G. G. Sydnor Charles Town J. A. McMurray Ronald S. Wilson J. Henry Moling Frank Crawford Stewart Bell John Scully William Miller C. M. Martin Presbyterian Church Lewis Dr. McMurray

Hosiery Beauty Tips for Autumn Colors and Care

Hosiery colors for autumn include beige shell shades smoky greys and pinkish browns. Advice covers leg appearance exercises proper donning seam alignment and gentle laundering to prevent runs and preserve color. A stockist warns against wringing and recommends patting with a towel and air drying to extend chiffon hosiery life.

Spindle Shanks

Local social notes highlight visits and guests

Miss Louise Gray returns from three weeks in Eastern Pennsylvania visiting Mr. and Mrs. Horton and Mr. and Mrs. Cole. Aunt of Mrs. Crenshaw, she may assist at Jack and Jill School. Mrs. Newsome visits Armel home. Miss Haymaker and Mr. Ferguson join Mr. and Mrs. Sumption for supper. Beatrice Anderson visits Miss Wyant for the weekend.

Beatrice O’rourke Glenn Goode Hagerstown Salvation Army Dean Smith Louise Gray South Stewart Street Pennsylvania Frank Horton Stephepist Toittenville Staten Island N. Y Charles Cole Miss Gray Richard Crenshaw Ifwins Jack and Jill J. W. Newsome Germain Street C. E. Armel Armel Kathleen Haymaker White Post Roy Ferguson Joseph Sumption Beatrice Anderson Levi Anderson Charlotte Wyant Front Royal Road

Mission Study Class At Braddock Street Church

Braddock Street Methodist Church hosts the first Mission study session Tuesday at 7 30 PM in the Assembly Room. The study uses A Christian Imperative Our Contribution to World Order by Roswell P Barnes with teachers Mrs M H Elliott Mrs Dora Brill and Mrs J W Rosenberger. A vocal solo by Miss Dorothy Larrick features the program. The event welcomes nearby Methodist groups and affiliated churches. Christian Society of Stephens City also met to study Dr Bowers book.

Braddock Street John I Sloat Womens Society of Church Service Braddock Street Methodist Church M. H. Elliott Dora Brill J. W. Rosenberger Dorothy Larrick Market Street Christian Society of Stephens City Women’s Society of Christian Service Methodist Church Bowers

A Christian Imperative Meeting Led by Mrs Fritts

The meeting was led by Mrs. Joseph Fritts with discussion chaired by several members including Mrs. J T Fritts and Miss Mildred Lee Grove. A box lunch followed at noon and others attended such as Mrs. Cara Grove and Miss Genevieve Massie. The October session will be at Mrs. T A Grim’s home with Mrs. J G Jackson leading.

Joseph Fritts J. T. Fritts Edwin Fritts Mildred Lee Grove Robert Lewley Homer Welsh Eldridge Lemdey Charles Sass Cara Grove Miller Barley Annie Williams Genevieve Massie Marvin Hammock

Double wedding ties Shade and Shade and Chrisman

Miss Anna Pearl Shade and Victor McIntyre wed Miss Esther Shade and Harold Wilson Chrisman in a September 27 ceremony performed by Dr. F B Plummer. Both couples plan to reside in Winchester after a short honeymoon.

Anna Shade Paul McIntyre Esther Shade Harold Chrisman Anna Pearl Shade Earnest Shade Akland W. Va Paul Victor McIntyre J. C. McIntire Berkeley Springs Esther Rauline Shade Harold Wilson Chrisman E. W. Chrisman F. B. Plummer St. Paul’s United Brethren Church Hagerstown Winchester

Wedding Etiquette Answers For Social Introductions

The column advises on handling a second introduction by simply saying How do you do and not reproaching the other person. It also notes a wedding breakfast is appropriate for any ceremony before four o clock and is the English term for a daytime wedding feast.

Lloyd Williams Post 41 to Install Officers

The Lloyd Williams Post No. 41 of the American Legion in Berryville will hold an officers installation on Wednesday night October 1. Department vice-commander Geo Williams of Harrisonburg will lead, with district commander A B Scott of Front Royal and State Adjutant W Glenn Elliott of Richmond assisting.

Lloyd Williams American Legion of Berryville Geo. Williams Harrisonburg A. B Scott Front Royal W. Glenn Elliott Richmond

Century Club Meeting Called for Tuesday Morning

The Century Club will meet Tuesday at 11 o'clock at Mrs. Clay de Grange's home on South Washington street for a business session.

Champe Conner, Jr South Washington Street Gibson West Cork Street Century Club Clay de Grange

Spinning Champion Crowned Despite Wheel Breakdowns

In Des Moines Iowa Mrs Amos Walker was crowned spinning champion after her rival Mrs Peter Young’s machine failed before a scheduled title bout. The match was adjusted to five minutes per spinner on Walker’s 125 year old wheel with Mrs Weller and Mrs Young also competing in the improvised test.

Des Moines Amos Walker Walker Peter Young Young

Fiddlin Gal Just 85 Applies to All-Girl Orchestra

Monticello Kentucky September 29 Aunt Ellie Ritter the beloved fiddle player of Wayne county barn dances has applied to Phil Spitalny for a job in his all girl orchestra at age 85.

Monticello Ellie Ritter Wayne County Phil Spitalny Ellie

Juror Drinks Whiskey During Trial in Kansas Case

In Iola Kansas a juror drank whiskey offered by county attorney Mitchell Bush to test the confiscated liquor's intoxicating qualities. One juror accepted the sip and the defendant was subsequently convicted.

Iola, Kas Kansas Mitchell Bushey

Bathing Soldiers Spotted Alligators in Cane River

A farmer saw members of Company K, 145th Infantry, bathing in Cane river on September 29. He recalled catching a six foot alligator there the day before while a five foot alligator swam nearby as the soldiers hastily left the water.

Louisiane Pany K 145Th Infantry Cane River

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