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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1944

Page

7

Of Interest To Women Bridegrooms Local Clergy Unite

Miss Mildred Unger and Rev E C Day were married in a double ring ceremony at 9 p m in the home of Dr IR O Bryant Supt of the Winchester District of the Methodist Church The bride is postmistress at Stotlers Cross Roads and active in Berkeley Springs church work The groom a 1941 Shepherd College graduate serves as pastor at Rileyville and attends Westminster Theological Seminary They will reside at the Rileyville parsonage

IR. O. Bryant Winchester Methodist Church Mildred Unger E. C. Day Dr. Bryant John Teter Elkins W. Va Berkeley Springs Rev. Day Circleville High School Circleville Washington and Lee University Bridgewater College Shepherd College Westminister Theological Seminary Westminister, Md Page-Stanley Methodist Rileyville

Community club schedule fills week with meetings

A busy week of club events announced includes Grace Lutheran Mary Martha Class at 8:00 p m and a special Rebekah Lodge meeting at Odd Fellows Hall. Winchester Aerie Eagles meet at 211 North Loudoun with Lions Club lunch at Golden Glow at 12:30 p m. Various groups hold programs, social activities, and a 25th Annual Banquet at Grace Lutheran Church.

Mary Martha Grace Lutheran Church Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Winchester Aerie No Order of Eagles North Loudoun Street Lions Club Golden Glow Stephenson Edith Ollis Girl Scout Leaders Association Herbert Solenberger Elks Club Rotary Club Sarah Zane Hall Brucetown Luther Walsh Turner Ashby Lillian Sheetz North Loudoun Frederickstown Arcs Les G. A

Mary Louise Yeakley Weds John Good in 5 PM Ceremony

Mary Louise Yeakley daughter of Mr and Mrs Holmes Yeakley wed John Paul Good son of Mrs Alice Good and the late Mr Paul Good in a 5 oclock ceremony at 314 West Cecil Street. Rev E B Smith officiated. The couple will reside with the bride's parents and both work at Plumney Lumber Co.

West Cecil Street Mary Louise Yeakley Holmes Yeakley John Paul Good Alice Good Paul Good E. B. Smith Jeanne Shade Arthur Granfield Richard Wagner Felix Mendels- Sohn Charles M. Good

William Shank Returns Home After Eye Operation

Mr. William Marvin Shank, formerly a patient at the Wilmer Eye Institute Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore, has returned home greatly improved after a serious eye operation performed weeks ago.

William Marvin Shank Wilmer Eye Institute Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore

Farewell Dinner for John H Quick at Rustic Tavern

Mr John H Quick Jr of 315 West Cork Street was treated to a farewell dinner by post office employees last night at the Rustic Tavern. He left this morning for the U S Army. Lieut Joseph Harry ends a fifteen day furlough with his parents on East Piccadilly Street and returns to Houston Texas.

John H. Quick John H. Quick, Jr West Cork Street Post Office Tavese U. . Army Joe Harry Texas Joseph Harry Mrs Frank Harry East Piccadilly Street Hondo

Bruce Town Church Hosts ham and chicken supper

The Bruce Town Church will hold a ham and chicken supper on Friday April 21 from five to nine p m. The event benefits the church.

Brucetown

W S C S Of Brucetown Church Meeting Thursday

The Womans Society of Christian Service of Brucetown Church will meet Thursday at 2 PM at Mrs Luther Welsh home. All members are urged to attend.

Brucetown Church Womans Society of Christian Service Luther Welsh

Mrs Consolvo Returns From Baltimore

Mrs. Consolvo returned to her Clarke County home Sunday night after spending several days in Baltimore with family and friends.

Miss Cora Dutterer Visits Family in Winchester and Leesburg

Miss Cora Dutterer of the Interstate Commerce Department in Washington spent the weekend with her sister Mrs. Millard Timbrook and parents Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Dutterer at Cedar Grove Winchester. On Sunday the group joined Mr. and Mrs. Perry Wolverton in Leesburg and brought their son Master David Wolverton home from Childs Hospital in Washington.

Cora Dutterer Interstate Commerce Department Washington Winchester Millard Timbrook W. F. Dutterer Cedar Grove Perry Wolverton Leesburg Miss Cutterer David Wolverton Childs Hospital

Massie Women Travel to Washington for Visit

Mrs. Joseph Massie and Miss Elizabeth Massie, with Mrs. H D Flood and Mr. Bolling B Flood, departed for Washington where Mrs. Massie will spend several days before returning to Newport News.

Joseph Massie Elizabeth Massie H. D. Flood Bolling B. Flood Washington

Miss Moore Returns to New York After Easter Visit

Dorothy Moore returns to New York Sunday afternoon after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs E Blackburn Moore on West Bos cawen street Easter holidays. Cecil Barret entertains about 750 guests last night at Millwood avenue home with special music by Carl Martin and midnight refreshments.

Miss Moore New York Dorothy Moore E. Blackburn ‘Moore West Boscawen Street Cecil Barr Millwood Avenue Carl Martin

Old Fredericktown Garden Club Meeting Moved to Thursday

The Old Fredericktown Garden Club meeting originally set for Wednesday is postponed to Thursday afternoon at 3 30 p m. The event will be hosted at Mrs. Clifford Grif's home with Mrs. Wendell Goode assisting as hostess.

Old Fredericktown Old

Mr. Gus Chambers Admitted To Memorial Hospital

Mr. Gus Chambers, ill since last Tuesday, was moved to Memorial Hospital Saturday morning where he is slowly improving.

Mr. Chambers Gus Chambers Memorial Hospital

Mrs Bergan Leaves for Illinois to Visit in Peoria

Mrs Bergan of South Stewart Street departed today for Peoria Illinois to spend several weeks with Mr and Mrs Martin Lehm. Her husband Mr Bergan accompanied her as far as Pittsburgh Pennsylvania.

Bergan Illinois John P. Bergan South Stewart Street Peoria Ill Martin Lehm Pittsburgh

Regular Monthly Meeting of Girls Athletic Association In April

The Girls Athletic Association holds its regular monthly meeting on April 13 at 8 p m at the club rooms. Members are urged to attend as plans for the season will be discussed and new officers may be elected.

Girls Athletic Associa

Thaw Visits Winchester Friends Overnight

Mr. Harry K. Thaw spent last night in Winchester visiting friends after living in Pennsylvania. He was hosted by Mr and Mrs Stanley Plotner of Berry and their guests Mr Clarence Plotner and Floyd Plotner with children Johnny Caroline Elwood Jane and James Ruth Plotmer stayed with Miss Bernie and Imogene Eaton.

Harry K. Thaw City Pennsylvania Winchester Gind Stanley Plotner Berry Clarence Plotner and Floyd Plotner Johnny Caroline Elwood Jane James Ruth Plotmer Bernie Imogene Eaton

Bennett Couple Stays Weekend in Winchester With Masseys

Mr and Mrs D F Bennett of Clinton Maryland spent the weekend in Winchester visiting Mr and Mrs J E Massey on Fairmont Avenue.

D. F. Bennett Clinton, Md Winchester J. E Massey Fairmont Ave

Mr. George Hott Guest of His Father in Pana

Mr George Hott of the U S Army has been stationed in Panama for some time and is visiting his father MP Alson S Hott in Pana.

George §. Hott U. S. Army Panama Alson S. Hott

Berryville Social Notes Highlights From Easter Visits

Berryville Virginia notes a busy Easter period with Lt James Pierce visiting family on South Church Street and Mrs Pierce and infant Jennifer returning from Winchester Memorial Hospital. Residents host guests including Mrs Heaton Baker of Washington and Eva Massey from D C, plus travels of Col John Dawson Winter Jr in Africa and Ensign William B Stalnaker Jr in the Pacific.

Berryville James Pierce C Davis N. C J. E. Klein South Church Street William B. Stalnaker Cumberland, Md Peggy Moore Stalnaker Washington, D. C

Mrs Loring Rackley Returns Home After Major Operation

Friends report Mrs Loring Rackley has returned home from Winchester Memorial Hospital after undergoing a major operation.

Loring Rackley Winchester Memorial Hospital Reoe

Private Bell Returns to Fort Meade

Private Jack Bell, who spent leave with his parents Mr and Mrs David L Bell in Clark County, has returned to Fort George G. Meade Maryland.

Jack Bell Clark County David L. Bell Fort George G. Meade, Md

Woman's Club of Clarke County Plans April Meeting

Miss Rose McDonald travels to Roanoke for Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs. Delegates Marion Stolle and Elsie Cadwalader join Junior Woman's Club. Rebekah Golg visits Berryville from Washington DC, Easter visits noted. Rebekah, May Wagner, Nell Osborne Carter, and Louise Bell highlighted. The Hon E Blackburn Moore will speak on important legislation at the April 13 meeting in Berryville.

Rose McDonald Woman’s Club Clarke County Roanoke Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs Marion Stolle Elsie Cadwalader E. Blackburn Moore Virginiature Woman’s Club of Moore

Social Guests Invitees From Local Families

Mrs W F Bennett visits with her daughter Mrs Robert Hockman in the county. Mr and Mrs W M Allen of Amherst street host guests for dinner including Mr and Mrs James Allen of Sunnyside Mr and Mrs Homer B yer of North avenue Mrs Dorothy Keiter and son Master Gary Keiter of this city.

W. F. Bennett Robert Hockman W M. Allen Amherst Street James Allen Sunnyside Homer Bi Yer North Avenue

Visit Ends As Pittsburgh Woman Stays With Oakes Family

Mrs James P Plunkett Jr of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania is the guest of her sister Mrs J C Oakes on West Clifford Street Miss Anne Oakes of Staunton a Mt Sydney School staff member spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs J C Oakes.

James P. Plunkett, Jr Pittsburgh J. C. Oakes West Clifford Street Anne Oakes Staunton Mt. Sydney School

Mary Washington Student Joyce Davis Visites Berryville Easter

Miss Joyce Davis a senior at Mary Washington College Fredericksburg Va spends her spring vacation in Berryville with her mother Mrs R E Sommers and their two children while Mr John Sommers of North Carolina joins the family for Easter at their Berryville home.

Louise Bell Farmville Teachers College Berryville Leonard H. Bell Joyce Davis Mary Washington College Fredericksburg Berryhe R. E John Sommers North Carolina Mrs. Sommers

Kerfoot Family Returns From Easter Visit

Mr and Mrs Henry Kerfoot and their two children Henry Kerfoot Jr and Bettie Kerfoot returned to Arlington Sunday night after spending Easter with Mrs Kerfoots aunt Miss S B Crown at Woodlawn in Berryville

Henry Kerfoot Henry Kerfoot, Jr Bettie Kerfoot Arlington Berryville

Miss Whiting Returns From Spring Vacation Berryville to Garrison Forest

Miss Margaret Whiting and her mother Mrs. Frank B. Whiting have returned to Garrison Forest School near Baltimore after a two week spring vacation in Berryville and Winchester. They plan to return to Berryville in June to open their home for the summer.

Margaret Whiting Berryville Winchester Frank B. Whiting Garrison Forest School Baltimore Miss Whiting

Easter Weekend at Riley Home Gathers Family Visitors

Mr and Mrs James Riley and family of Arlington Virginia visited Mr and Mrs Bob Riley over the Easter weekend. The Rileys hosted Mrs Paul Gladhill and daughter and Mrs William Underhill of Washington DC as guests for the holiday.

James Riley Arlington, Va Bob Riley Rileys Paul Gladhill William Underhill Washington, D. C

Easter visits noted in Bloomfield and nearby towns

Miss Naomi Boyer spent Easter at Bloomfield with her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Robert Stewart. Ralph Stultz who is working near Washington DC visited his family Mr and Mrs J A Stultz at their home west of town.

Naomi Boyer Bloomfield Robert Stewart Ralph Stultz Washington, D. C J. A. Stultz Martin Carper Richmond Berryville Nancy Lu Carper W.E. Henson T. M. Hooker Billy Hooker Lymchburg, Va

Easter Holiday Visits and Illness Report

Mr and Mrs Earl Hill and Mrs Shack leford visited relatives in Washington D C for the Easter holidays. Mr John S Goldsmith has news of the extreme illness of his brother in law Mr Douglas Page in a Veterans Hospital at Portland Oregon. Page formerly from Berryville but has lived in the west for years. No further news has been received.

Earl Hill Hill Marvin Shackleford Washington, D. C John S. Goldsmith Douglass Page Portland Oregon Page Berryvile West

Racing Stables Depart for Spring Meetings and Easter Visit

The text notes Charley Feltner leaving for Atnryine to train his horses for spring meetings while Claude Feltner heads to Newark for his stable in training. Mr and Mrs Elmer Trueman travel from Audley Farm to Pimlico for the spring meet. Mrs W B Grove visits Easter with son Lieut Comdr Pembroke Grove USN and daughter in law in Alexandria Virginia. Miss Mary Scott Thomson spends Easter with friends in Washington.

Charley Feltner Atnryiine Claude Feltner Newark Elmer Trueman Audley Farm Pimlico Audley W. 3B. Grove Pembroke Grove United States Navy Grove Alexandria Mary ‘Scott Thomson Washington

Larrick Will Recorded in Frederick Probate

The will of Newton K. Larrick, deceased, proved by Claude Grim and J. H. Yost, admitted to probate in Frederick Circuit Court. Bequests include 1000 to Mount Olive U B Church trustees, 500 to Fremont Lutheran Church memorial fund, 100 to Ladies Aid, 200 to sister Ella Bowman, 100 to several Larrick family members, personal property to listed individuals, five shares to Luther Larrick, and the remainder to Farmers and Merchants National Bank as executors. Amounts are paid in semi annual installments to Roy S. Larrick for life, with remaining to his two sons Russell and Allen. Appraisers named.

Newton K. Larrick Claude Grim J. H. Yost Frederick Circuit Court Mount Olive U. B. Church Fremont Lutheran Church Mount Olive Ella Bowman Mamie Larrick Frances Larrick Rena Keckley Loy Edith McDonald Eva McDonald Blanche V. Wotring Miller McDonald Clarke McDonald Frank Keckley Newton McDonald Lloyd McDonald Russell Allen Larrick Rmers Merchants National Bank C. L. Nicodemus A. B. Solenberger R. T. Bryarly B. M. Sullivan C. M. Grim

Funeral for Mrs. A. B. Ritter Held in Baltimore

Mrs. A. B. Ritter's nieces Mrs. A. B. Clevenger and Mrs. Samuel Burall of Winchester attended her funeral in Baltimore yesterday. Ritter was well known locally and had many friends here, often visiting the city before her death.

A. B. Clevenger Samuel Burall Winchester A. B. Ritter Baltimore

More Machinery For Farmers

The Production Board boosts farm equipment quotas as current output trails by 22.7 percent behind schedule. Officials say catching up before the 1944 harvest is unlikely, with a six month army sponsored foreign program shifting rehab of equipment to Allied territories. Domestic steel allocations total about 1.2 million tons for the year, but manpower shortages hinder plant and supplier output.

Sterling F. Green Washington WPB UNRRA United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration Canada United Kingdom U. S

Chicago Grain Quotations Apr 11 1937 opening prices

Chicago grain quotations show an optimistic crop report easing mood, with wheat May at 1.73 3-8 opening and July oats around 79 to 79 1/2 cents, rye May 1.31 1/2 and July 1.30. Prices vary for each contract and delivery month as markets react to yesterday's crop data.

Chicago

Mrs Rosa Mason Herrell Dies At Gore At 70

Mrs Rosa Mason Herrell 70 wife of John W Herrell prominent farmer of Gore died at 6 o'clock last night after several years ill health. Born July 13 1873 to James and Ellen Mason she was a Baptist Church member. Survived by husband a sister Mrs Clarence Haymaker Winchester and a brother Charles Mason Gore. Funeral Thursday 2 PM at Gore home with Rev C C Anderson officiating. Interment Mt Hetton Cemetery.

Rosa Mason Herrell John W. Herrell Chester Memorial Sue James Ellen Mason Frederick County Baptist Church Gore Clarence Haymaker Winchester Charles Mason Giffin Capon Cc. H. Anderson Mt. Hetton

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