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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1944

Page

8

Community Calendar Shows Weekday Club Events

A weekly schedule lists gatherings at Odd Fellows Hall Elks Club Rotary Sarah Zane Hall and G A A rooms with Bible class and a chicken supper at Brucetown Methodist Church. A Saturday Silver Tea at Christ Episcopal Church House supports the Junior Auxiliary and a Sunday Seventh District American Legion Auxiliary meeting occurs in Harrisonburg Virginia.

Jewish Woman's Club Odd Fellows Hall Elks Club Victory Exchange Boscawen St Rotary Club Sarah Zane Hall E. D. Adams Brucetown Methodist Church Christ Episcopal Church House American Legion Auxiliary Harrisonbure

Victory Exchange Offers Patriotic Mother's Day Corsages

The Victory Exchange on Boscawen Street invites orders for stamp corsages honoring Mother's Day. A carnation encircled by War Savings Stamps makes a patriotic bouquet. Visit Thursday or Saturday to view items and place orders.

Victory Exchange Boscawen Street

Reception Tonight For New Members of Braddock Street Church

The Fellowship committee of Braddock Street Methodist Church invites new members for a reception in the church school social hall tonight. A devotional at 7:30 will be followed by fellowship and recreation. Guests include members received since October and the Children's Communicant class from Palm Sunday. Regular midweek service is replaced by this event. Miss Betty Jo Stretchberry joins Sigma Phi Lambda at Madison College.

The Street Methodist Church Stretchberry Sigma Phi Lambda Society Betty Jo Stretchberry Sigma Phi Lambda Madison College Harrisonbirg Miss Stretchberry J. A. Stretchberry Madison

Evening meeting at Odd Fellows Hall urged for Patriotic Order of America

Announcement calls all members to gather at 8 p m tonight at Odd Fellows Hall. Marriage news notes Miss Effie M Miller of Page county now at 371 National ave and Homer F Strosnider son of Charles E and Mrs Strosnider, formerly Shenandoah county, now at 343 Fairmont ave. The Loudoun county ceremony was officiated by Rev J S Ledge.

Odd Fellows Hall of the Patriotic Order of America Effie M. Miller Nate Page County National Ave Homer F. Strosnider Charles E. Strosnider Shenandoah County Fairmont Ave Loudoun County J. S. Ledge

Seven new Girls Athletic Association members to be initiated

Seven new members of the Girls Athletic Association will be initiated Thursday April 19 at eight o'clock in the club rooms of the Elks Club. The association winners of the Ladies Evening Star Bowling league this year will be honored with a dinner in May.

Girls Athletic Association Elks Club Girl’s Athletic Association

Officers Elected By Junior Auxiliary Of Memorial Hospital

At the April meeting of the Junior Auxiliary of Winchester Memorial Hospital officers were elected for the coming year starting in September. President Mrs. Bergil Strader Vice-President Mrs. William Lawrence Jr Treasurer Mrs. G. T. Binner Recording Secretary Mrs. Hubert Cather Corresponding Secretary Mrs. Bruce Gorham Captain James W. Kitchen recently spent a nine day leave with his family on Frederick Ave. He has been transferred from Fort Benning Ga to Camp Pickett Va.

Winchester Memorial Hospital Bergil Strader William Lawrence, Jr G. T. Binner Hubert Cather Bruce Gorham James W. Kitchen Frederick Ave Fort Benning Camp Pickett J. E. Klein Jas. B. Pierce James F. Pierce Washington, D. C James B. Pierce Berryville Washington Camp Davis N. C

Surprise Birthday Dinner Honors Mr Foltz at Martinsburg Event

Mrs. Herman Foltz hosted a Sunday April 16 birthday dinner for her husband with a three tier cake and pink and white candles. Guests from Martinsburg West Virginia included Mr. and Mrs. Lester Shriver and families, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Morningstar and families, Mr. and Mrs. Benny Leonard and families, Mrs. Eston Foltz, Mrs. Earl Foltz and son, among others. Mrs. A. D. Van Metre and son from Vandersville attended, and gifts were given to Mr Foltz.

Herman Foltz Lester Shriver Bill Morningstar Benny Leonard Eston Foltz Earl Foltz Martinsburg W. Va A. D. van Metre Vandesville F. H. Foltz Louise MrDonald Berry Foltz

Birth announcements and marriages across several towns

Mrs. Hunter R. Barley Jr of Amarillo and Mrs. Barley formerly Dorothy West of El Paso welcomed a daughter on April 18 in Amarillo. Ensign Richard F. Woodson has returned from the combat zone and visited in Amarillo. Roberta Fogleman and Joseph O Ward Messick wed quietly in Hagerstown on April 18 with Rev Kee Smucker officiating. Messick works on Thomas D. Cather’s farm in Winchester. Martha Funk Robert Stickley and Kenneth Staples of Stephens City were in Washington for the American League opener.

Set Hunter R. Barley, Jr Amarillo Texas Tex Barley Dorothy Louise West el Paso Set. Barley, Jr Levi Miller Fairmont Ave Richard F. Woodson Merchant Marine Lester D. Arnold South Stewart Street Roberta Fogleman Willie Fogleman Ridgeway W. Va Joseph O'’ward Messick Russell Messick Near Clearbrook Higerstown Kee Smucker Messick Thomas D. Cather Winchester Martha Funk Robert K. Stickley Kenneth Staples Stephens City Washington

Amissville Man to Return Home After Spital Treatments

Mr. F. M. Tapp of Amissville has been undergoing treatments at Memorial Hospital and will return home in seven weeks.

F. M. Tapp Amissville Memorial Spital

Betty Riley Arrives in India With Red Cross Unit

Betty Riley daughter of Mrs J W Riley 124 Piccadilly street arrives in India to serve as Red Cross staff assistant with the recreation and comfort supply program for armed forces overseas. She previously worked for the War Department and at Handley High School and Sulphins College.

Betty A. Riley J. W. Riley W. Piccadilly Street Red C Arrivin India Red Cross Fern Area Information Service Riley Red Cross Miss Riley Children’s Shop War Department Washington, D. C Clearbrook Woolen Company Handley High School Sulfins College Bristol Tenn United States American Red Cross

New Members Join Eagles Club in Winchester

The Fraternal Order of Eagles in Winchester reports rapid growth with 103 new members in ten months and fifteen initiated at the regular meeting last Sunday. Names include Martin Fries Holmes Grim Marion Cooper Samuel C. Edgar Triplett Robert Patton C L Hoover Arthur Good Marshall Boone William Forney James Chaudlaris George W. Glaize Fuller Gorham Harry Johnson Leon R Kish.

Order of Eagles of Winchester Martin Fries Holmes Grim Marion Cooper Samuel Charles Edgar Triplett Robert Patton C. L. Hoover Arthur Good Marshall Boone William Forney James Chaudlaris George W. Glaize Fuller Gorham Harry Johnson Leon R. Kishback

Junior Red Cross Class Graduates At Cedar Hill School

Ten students at Cedar Hill grade school recently graduated from a Junior Red Cross class taught by Mrs. Marcia Taper. Graduates include Annabell Brown Evelyn Brown Madeline Beckwith Naoki Jones Carter James Henry Gaunt Audrey Lee Harris Colleen Elizabeth Jackson Fay Lavenia Johnson Barbara Ann Myers and Gaylord Norton Myers.

Ly Cedar Hill Red Cross Marcia Taper Annabell Brown Evelyn Brown Madeline Beckwith Naoki Jones Carter James Henry Gaunt Audrey Lee Harris Colleen Elizabethackson Fay Lavenia Johnson Barbara Ann Myers Gaylord Norton Myers

Berryville Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Guests

Miss Marion Stolle and Miss Elsie Cadwallader returned from Roanoke after the Virginia State Federation of Women's Clubs meeting. The Clarke County Red Motor Corps hosted a tea at Newton D. Baker General Hospital with several members assisting.

Berryville Marion Stolle Elsie Cadwallader Roanoke Virginia State Federation of Women’s Clubs Miss Stolle Miss Cadwallader Clarke County Red Motor Corps Clarke Count Newton D. Baker General Hospital George P. Greenrhigh Motor Corps Eleanor Oo. Dorsey Ruby Davis Irma Fuller Katie Rhoden Edith Ritter Dorothy Leake Bessie Leake Dorothy Kackley Camille Wise

Family Visits Across Maryland and Virginia in Clarke

Mrs Hattie Everhart and daughter Virginia visit her son Roy Everhart in Takoma Park Maryland. Mrs William Ryan and son Richard visit her parents Mr and Mrs L Russell in Winchester. Mrs Mary Russell Hann of New York City visits her Russell relatives in Charles Town. Mr and Mrs Loring Staples of Buchanan Virginia spend a few days in Clarke visiting the Staples parents Mr and Mrs George T Riley west of town.

Hattie Everhart Virginia Everhart Maryland William Ryan Richard Ryan Winchester Loring Staples Buchanan, Va Clarke Mrs. Staples George T. Riley

Williams and Rust Wedding in Leesburg Virginia

Mr and Mrs Edward McCormick Williams attended the marriage of Miss Eleanor Nelson Rust to Ensign William Barker Bullock Jr at 4 pm in St James Episcopal Church Leesburg VA A reception followed at Rockridge the Rust family home in Leesburg Virginia

Edward McCormick Williams Leesburg

Berryville Visit Highlights Dozier Family Weekend

Mrs. Randolph Everett Dozier of Richmond spent the past week end in Berryville visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Levi. Miss Nellie and Homie Lee were guests with their brother Mr. Phillips Lee for the weekend.

Eddy Joyce Chambersburg, Pa Berryville Joyce Jat Joyce Randolph Everett Dozier Richmond Charles T. Levi Nellie Homie Lee Mr. Phillips Lee Mrs Tom Howell Pfc Snowden Levi Camp Davis, N. C Ed Levi Purcellville, Va John Levi

Fegans Family Reunites as Sons Return from War Posts

Cpl Cecil Fegans Jr returns to Camp Mackall North Carolina with his furlough ended. His wife and two other sons join him at the family home in Clarke. Pfc Kenneth L Fegans just came back to the states after 32 months in Alaska. Another son, Robert Ralph, is serving in the New Guinea war area.

Cpl Cecil Fegans, Jr Camp Mackall N. C Clarke Cecil Fegans Fegans Pfc Kenneth L. Fegans States Alaska Robert Ralph Fegans New Guinea War

Mrs Graham Dougherty and Children Visit Richmond Family

Mrs. Graham Dougherty Jr and her infant Graham Dougherty III and Bryan Dougherty left Friday for a short visit in Richmond Virginia to stay with Mrs. Dougherty’s parents Mr and Mrs Robert Kelso Alsop.

Graham Dougherty, Jr Graham Dougherty, III Bryan Dougherty Richmond

Republican delegates return from Roanoke convention

Mr. Edward Lindsey Mr. B B McKay and Mr. Ellis Jackson returned from Roanoke Virginia where they attended the Republican convention held there last week.

Edward Lindsey B. B. McKay Ellis Jackson Roanoke

Friends of Mr Willie Hart remain hopeful for recovery

Local note outlines illnesses and visits as residents of Berryville and nearby towns report hospital stays, leave, and travel. Seaman A Chester Brown, stationed at Bainbridge Naval Training Station, spent the weekend at his Clarke home. Several residents return from Washington and Hagerstown for family visits and business.

Willie Hart A. Chester Brown Bainbridge Naval Training Station Clarke

Weekend visitors fill Richmond and nearby towns

Col Joel D Griffing returns to Richmond after a Berryville weekend with Mrs Griffing and Master Joel Griffing Jr. Mr and Mrs Dan Fletcher hosted Bill Farr and Mrs Slice Lloyd. Pfc Pete Lloyd and Mrs Lloyd visit from New River Marie Base. Mrs Taylor Lee was in Winchester on business with daughter Peggy Lee who is now in Washington. Ann Thomas Howell returns to her school near Woodstock after a visit home.

Hilda Huff Doss Boston Mass Seaman Doss Berryville Josh Huff Gilbert Longerbeam Mr. Longerbeam Richmond Col Joel D. Griffing Slice Lloyd Pfc Pete Lloyd Mrs. Lloyd New River Marie Base N. C Taylor Lee Winchester Lee Peggy Lee Washington

Berryville Social Roundup of Weekend Visits

Berryville hosted a string of weekend guests including Mrs. Feltner and her son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. John Bringhurst from Charles Town, Mrs. Lucy Wheeler with daughter-in-law Mrs. Thomas Wheeler and Tommy Wheeler Jr., plus Violet Johnston Lee from Washington. Sgt Herbert Duke’s safe arrival in England was reported to relatives. Seaman J. T. Hudson and Margaret Hudson from Washington visited their aunt Miss Jessie Morris, as did Seaman Bill Lewin from Bainbridge Naval Training Station.

Charley Feltner Maryland Berryville Feltner Feltners John Bringhurst Charles Town Lucy Wheeler Thomas Wheeler Tommy Wheeler, Jr Roanoke George Johnston Violet Johnston Lee Washington, D.c England Sgt Herbert Duke Seaman J. T. Hudson Margaret Hudson Washington,dc Miss Jessie Morris Seaman Bill Lewin Bainbridge Naval Training Station Mrs Curtis Lewin

Forshee Infant Laid To Rest

Funeral services were held for Mary Elizabeth Forshee a one day old infant daughter of Mr and Mrs George Forshee Jr of Arlington Virginia. The Rev E B Smith of St Johns Lutheran Church presided and burial followed in the church cemetery. Surviving are the infant's mother the former Miss Ite Nesselrodt and the parents a number of other relatives.

Mary Elizabeth Forshee George Forshee, Jr Arlington Georgetown University Hospital Washington D. C E. B. Smith St. John’s Lutheran Church Ite Nesselrodt James C. Nesselrodt Mt. Williams Frederick County For- Shee

Lions Delegates to Richmond Meeting

At the Lions Club regular meeting presided by William Wheatley delegates and alternates were named to attend the Lions International meeting in Richmond on June 8 9. Delegates include Marvin Weaver C A Hobert William S Wheatley Herman S Barr P G Ireland George Sanders Earl Mason J B Cather. Alternate list features Henry T Goode Seibert Smith J B Newlin D H Sencindiver Llewellyn Jackson Mervil W Adams Robert Smith James Alexander. Guest speaker was Paul Spilmnan returned repatriate from being held prisoner of war in Germany.

Lion’s Club William Wheatley Marvin Weaver Richmond Marvin D. Weaver C. A. Hobert William S. Wheatley Herman S. Barr P. G. Ireland George Sanders Earl Mason J. B. Cather Henry T. Goode Seibert Smith J. B. Newlin D. H. Sencindiver Llewellyn Jackson Mervil W. Adams Robert Smith James Alexander Paul Spilmnan Germany

Rotarians Hear Of Telephone Supplies Talk

Rotarians will hear Steve Sammis discuss available telephone supplies at the regular weekly meeting tomorrow afternoon. The session aims to outline product options and potential applications for club members.

Steve Sammis

Rotary Club to Introduce Two New Members at Session

At the Winchester Rotary Club meeting tomorrow in Sarah Zane Hall Frank Armstron Jr will introduce two new members T S Thomas and Geo Weldon. The session also features Mr Sammis as manager of Ted Chesapeake and Potomac ophone Company.

Ing Winchester Rotary Club Sammis Ted Chesapeake and Potomacophone Company Sarah_ Zane Hall T. S. Thomas Geo. Weldon Frank Armstron, Jr

Also Mentioned on This Page

Braddock Street Church Patriotic Order of America Memorial Hospital Brooks Huntsberry Mr. Foltz Gaunt’s Drug Store Betty Riley Leona Simmons Philip D. Wisecarver Rockville Wisecarver James R. Montgomery Opequon Kenneth Heine Marie K. Abshire Douglas H. White R. W. Vanderberry Carl A. Abshire Thomas White Jefferson County C. W. Caldwell Harry Ridgeway Amherst Street Cleveland Rose City Upperville Charles Rose M. A. Wiley Hayfield R. D. Becky Stephenson and Sons Bob Kenneth C. J. Riley Wiley Holden Chapman and Children Shirley and Douglas Boyce Roy Larrick East Piccadilly Street Amy Lee Stockton Rita Gould Congregational Christian Church Marvin Wagner St. Angelo Delina Louise Wagner Louise Grove Maggie Grove Natinal Avenue Eagles Club Jr. Red Cross Class Samadaens Berryville Social Notes R. K. McDonald McDonald John Sifer Near Staunton, Va Rose Ellen Ramsburg Charlottesville University of Virginia Seaman Rixey Dearmont Norfolk Mrs. Dearmont Verta Racer Charles Racer Racer Vernon Racer Florida Clarence Houghton Nellie Coats Sperryville Henry Jenkins Millwood Acey Feltner Detroit, Mich Mr. Feltner Hattie Feltner Old Chapel Kathleen Pitta Riley Bluemont Frances Wolfe James Wolfe Wickliffe Reva Berlin Edward P. Berlin Rosemont Circle Betty Robertson Richmond, Va A. F. Robertson Selby Arch Preserver James Tyson Dortch Virginia Page Washington, D.ay Hagerstown Fred Miller Eleanor Currin Virginia T. B. Association Hunter Osborne Mr. Osborne A. P. Osborne Rockcroft Dan Fletcher Bill Farr Ann Thomas Howell Woodstock E. P. Carter Ann Russell John Thomas Russell John D. Richardson Fairfield Mrs. Sanborn Arlington, Va Forshee Lions Tode Tuttle Commercial & Savings Bank U.S the Commercial & Savings Bank Virginia Herbert S. Larrick H.C. Sheetz John I. Sloat H. R. Edwards Charles R. Anderson Howell M. Bond Fred S. Boyd Joseph H. Funkhouser E. A. Humston Philip Klompus H. S. Larrick J. Henry Moling, Sr Charles A. Pine H. C. Sheetz R. Bruce Slonaker E. M. Steele John L Sloat Stockton-Gould Evangelistic Miller Bros Deltex Moling and Cather Winchester, Virginia
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