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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1946

Page

8

Mrs Barr Hosts UDC Chapter in April Meeting

Turner Ashby Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy met at Mrs William T Barr home on April 11. President Mrs Miller O Rear announced date change for the District Meeting to April 30 due to Apple Blossom Festival. Lt Thomas Scully shared war experiences from Oran to Rome and Anzio after 1943.

Turner Ashby United Daughters of the Confederacy William T. Barr Miller O’rear Front Royal Thomas Scully Scully Oran Anzio Rome Apennines An Briggs H. B. McCormac

Local Groups Plan Easter Dance Here

The Winchester Park Association and the Winchester Junior Board of Trade host an Easter dance at the Winchester Armory on Monday April 22 starting at 9 PM. Music will be provided by Phil from chase uniforms for the Park Association baseball team. Reservations can be made by phoning 3390.

Winchester Park Association Winchester Junior Board of Trade Winchester Armory Phil Chase Park Association

Weekend activity notes from Charlestown and Frederick counties

Dr Snarr remains hospitalized at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington. Mrs Wolfe, formerly Nancy Latimer Buckingham, visited in the area. Lt John Anderson and Lt Chow stayed with Andersons in Frederick county. Junior Century Club plans meeting at Blakley near Charlestown with Yosemite National Park as reading topic. Nurses Association District 12 to meet Friday at the Nurses Home.

John Anderson Washington, D. C Chow Washington Junior Century Club Justin Funkhouser Nurses Association District 12 Nurses Association Nurses Home

Engagement announced at Heartease party in Clarke county

Miss Dugre Scholler of Heartease Clarke county announced engagement to Andre Leroux son of Jules and Mrs Leroux of Overbrook Philadelphia during a large party hosted by Mr and Mrs Warren Bixeby Sanford in Clarke county. Guests traveled from Berryville Winchester Washington DC New York and Philadelphia for the event.

Miss Scholler Andre Leroux Heartease Clarke County Dugre Scholler Jules Leroux Overbrook Philadelphia Warren Bixeby Sanford Witth Street New York

Bernard Baruch Guests In Clarke at Byrd Home

Senator and Mrs. Byrd hosted guests near Berryville including Bernard Baruch and his son B B Baruch Jr along with Frank R. Kent and Edwin L. James managing editor of the New York Times for an informal visit yesterday.

Senator Byrd Berryville Bernard M. Baruch B. B. Baruch, Jr Frank R. Kent Edwin L. James The New York Times

Will Make Home In Rome N Y After Wedding

Miss Ethleen Henson of this city wed Warren Preston Williams son of Mr and Mrs William Williams on Sunday April 14 at 4 o clock Rev T J Hawkings officiated Bride wore navy wool street length dress with navy and white accessories corsage of white gardenias Organist Miss Helen Woore played selections Frank Seneeadiver sang Because I Love Thee The Lord's Prayer and other pieces The couple left for Rome N Y to establish their home.

Thomas E. Lake Katie Gordon First United Brethren Parsonage North Avenue Franklin G. Senger Mr. Lake Jordan Lake Millville W. Va Benjamin Gordon N. Kent Street Guy E. Coffelt William Grove Cedarville Dorothy Lake Valley Carper Ethleen Henson Charles H. Henson Mr. Henson Middletown Warren Preston Williams William Williams T. J. Hawkings Helen Woore Frank Seneeadiver d.Hardelot Grieg Mallotte Rome N. Y

E. T. Clark Named To YMCA Post In Richmond College Council

Edward T. Clark Jr of Winchester is elected vice president of the YMCA Council of Richmond College for the coming year. Other officers named include F Lawson Pankey Pamplin president Walter B Coover Richmond recording secretary Kent L Kiser Castlewood corresponding secretary Calvin A Campbell Richmond treasurer. Installation set for April 25. Mr Peer Til At Home O D Peer ill near Kernstown. Mrs Norman Ochs hosts tea for Miss Nancy Harrell and fiancé Joseph E Butler upcoming marriage this month.

Edward T. Clark, Jr Winchester Ymca Council of Richmond College F. Lawson Pankey Pamplin Walter B. Coover Richmond Kent L. Kiser Castlewood Calvin A. Campbell Norman Ochs Nancy Harrell Joseph E. Butler

Births Report From Winchester Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs Thomas Edwards of 345 Virginia Avenue announce the birth of a son Sunday afternoon at Memorial Hospital. Mrs Edwards is the former Polly Ramacciotti. Mr and Mrs Raymond Daniels of Opequon welcome a son born Friday morning at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Mrs Daniels is the former Mary Watts. Mr and Mrs Leo Webber of Clearbrook greet a son born Thursday morning April 11 at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Mrs Webber is the former Lula V Loy. Mr and Mrs Robert Pletcher of Whitacre announce a son born Thursday night at Memorial Hospital.

Thomas Edwards Virginia Avenue Memorial Hospital Edwards Polly Ramacciotti Raymond Daniels Opequon Winchester Memorial Hospital Daniels Mary Watts Leo Webber Clearbrook Webber Lula V. Loy Whitacre Robert Pletcher

Demand That Britain Yield Bases in Return for Loan

Washington April 15 A push grew among backers and critics of the proposed 3 750 000 000 British loan for Britain to yield Atlantic bases. Senator Bankhead joined a banking committee majority last week and said he will back a proposal requiring Britain to turn over U S bases leased for 99 years in the destroyer deal with President Roosevelt.

Washington Britain Atlantic Bankhead D-Ala Banking Committee Senate United Kingdom United States Roosevelt

Naples Pedler Promotes Black Market Saint Bernard

In Naples a pint sized pedlar Luigi hawks a black market Saint Bernard puppy to passerby Joe. The boy deserts the dog after bargaining back and forth, amid a small crowd, as Luigi pressures for payments of ten to twenty dollars before a soldier takes the puppy.

Naples Luigi Saint Bernard Joe San Bernard

Cardinals Are Unanimous Choice To Cop Pennant

New York April 15 six American League managers predict pennant chances for their clubs while National League skippers name the St Louis Cardinals as the team to beat in the league race. Writers poll favors Cards over Cubs in the NL and Yankees over Tigers in the AL with Boston and Cleveland also mentioned.

New York St. Louis Cardinals Associated Press Billy Southworth Connie Mack Philadelphia Athletics Brethern Will Harridge Steve O'Neill Detroit Joe Cronin Boston Ossie Bluege Washington Joe McCarthy Lou Budreau Cleveland Luke Sewell St. Louis New York Yankees Associated Chicago Cubs Yanks Betting Sox Cleveland Indians

License Tag Sales Hit A New High Here

Last week's motor vehicle tag sales broke all previous totals. Andrew Bell, issuing agent, reported a high week with 564 licenses sold for 7 205 95 and Saturday set as the peak day with 656.40 from 55 auto and truck licenses. Daily totals and license types are listed, with autos leading at 400 units for 4 602 40 and trucks 93 for 1 796 34. Bell said sales continue through today and he will stay open until 9 30 PM to serve workers.

Andrew Bell Gsonesne Aoe Bell

16 College Baseball Games On Tap This Week

Virginia college teams face a heavy schedule with 16 games this week led by Richmond versus Virginia at Charlottesville. The Spiders seek their best opponent yet as they remain undefeated, while Virginia holds a 3 2 record. Saturday showcases Randolph Macon at Norfolk Division of William and Mary and several other matchups.

Virginia Collegians Richmond University of Vata Charlottesville Spider-Cavalier Richmond Spiders Cavaliers Saturady Randolph Macon Norfolk William and Mary Bridgewater Lynchburg Hampden-Sydney Roanoke College Virginia Tech Davidson Washington and Lee Maryland North Carolina Roanoke Hampden- Sydney Duke Douglas Rusbon

Misprint in Colorado ad invites vocationists to Capitol

A Time magazine advertisement urged vocationists to Colorado and to inquire at room 207 in the State Capitol. Officials corrected that room 207 is the men's wash room, noting the error in room 224.

Denver Time Colorado State Capitol State Publicity Department

Why Do Chickens Sleep Early in Dim Light

The text cites that chickens have eyes that do not see well in dim light. As a result, they tend to go to sleep before dark to avoid poor sight.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dr. Snarr Walter Reed Hospital Am— Congress of Physical Medi Thomas Charles Town Wolfe Nancy Latimer Buckingham Prieda Z Odd Fellow’s Hall John Carpenter South Cameron Florence G. Lane Foster Buzzy” Foster One Je. & C. Foster J. C. Poster White Post Ed Heer Farom O’ Neill Lake-Borden Bernard Baruch Clarke Home Office S. L. Snellings Asst Mgr. MN Loudoun St. Winchester Yingians E. T. Clark Y. M. C. A. Post Mr. Peer Mr. O. D. Peer Kernstown Mrs. Webber Gaunt's Drug Store Joseph Children’s Aid Society New York City Boyles Nalpes Post Office Johnston's Quality Lbudoue Street Palace Theatre Cardinals Congress the Commercial & Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Haldem Loudoun St Jones Funeral Home C. B. Smalts & Son National Avenue Geo. Washington Bell Clothes Stores Food Center Cather & Moling Timberlake Lovett Brothers Staunton, Va Margaret L. Hodgson
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