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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1944

Page

7

Birthday party for Sally Scully noted in local society

A yard birthday party honored Sally Bruce Scully on her second birthday hosted by her mother in-law's yard with many mothers and children in attendance. Other local society notes include hospital staff visits, returning patients, and guests visiting from nearby towns.

Sally Bruce Scully John §. Scully Robert B. Nelson Thomas G. Scuily Thomas Jr H. R. Kern, Jr Thomas Bentley William Payne William, Jr H. F. Byrd, Jr Harry Trl Francis Vaughan Anne Tucker F. L. Largent, Jr Ann Kerr Douglas DuShane Virinia C. Ridgley White and Ogley Seddon Nelson Fenton McGuire Front Royal William McGuire Shelia

Janet Lovett to Attend Ohio State Freshman Class

Miss Janet Lovett daughter of Mrs Frank Lovett has completed entrance requirements for Ohio State University and will join the arts and sciences freshman class starting October 3. The notice also notes social events and present travels of local residents including Enola Smith and various family visits regionally.

Janet B. Lovett Ohio State Janet Lovett Frank Lovett Ohio State University

Birth of a Child Announcement Notice

A local newspaper announces the birth of a child. Family invites readers to contact the office to publish the birth notice.

JET To Hold Weekly Luncheon Meetings At Trianon

The Winchester Junior Board of Trade begins weekly luncheons at the Trianon from 12:30 to 1:30 p m starting Monday August 14. The meetings replace the former monthly sessions and were announced by Ted Mosley secretary in a mailed bulletin to local Jaycees.

Winchester Junior Board of Trade The Trianon Ted Mosley Jaycees

Berryville Social Roundup Highlights Visiting Guests

Berryville Virginia social notes list Miss Dorothy Fletcher from Washington DC visiting her mother Mrs Russell Fletcher, Virginia Beach and Richmond visits, and relatives from Pittsburgh under care at Duke University Hospital. Local residents host guests from Clarksburg Rippon Winchester Gaithersburg and Glen Allen.

D. C Statler Hotel Washington, D.C Sara Hamilton Memorial Hospital Miss Myers Cincinnati Ohio Virginia Hollar Mary Krug Berryville, Va Dorothy Fletcher Washington, D. C Russell Fletcher Mrs. Roy Ball John Newton Pierce Durham N.C Mr. Pierce Duke University Hospital Pierce Pittsburgh, Pa V. D. Pierce Berryville

Baltimore Guests Visit Cleve Pierce Family

Mr and Mrs Cleve Pierce host several days with Miss June Hensler and Audrey Nichols visiting from Baltimore Maryland. Mrs Lena Foley Burns of Maryland is spending several days with them.

Butsler Robert Lee David Harpers Ferry W. Va Margaret Clark Merrill Keith Chessire Pocomoke, Md Frank Butsler Cleve Pierce June Hensler Audrey Nichols Baltimore, Md Lena Foley Burns Maryland

Berryville Notes and Local Promotions

News reaches Berryville of William Blythe's promotion to Captain while stationed in England. Mrs. Edward McDonald reports her husband in France promoted to First Lieutenant with the Fourth Division. Floyd J. Dorsey Jr. trains with the U S Maritime Service at Sheepshead Bay New York. Seaman A Chester Brown, stationed in Wilmington North Carolina, visited Clarke recently.

William Blythe England Edward McDonald Floyd J. Dorsey, Jr Floyd Dorsey Berryville U. S. Maritime Service Training Station Sheepshead Bay, N. Y Seaman A. Chester Brown Wilmington N. C Clarke

News Of Our Men In Uniform In France and at Home

Letters reveal Sgt Dunbar Sale back in France with old unit after healing from wounds in arm and leg. He earned the Purple Heart and sent the medal home to his wife. Also Pfc Grover Sellers awarded the Purple Heart for wounds in France. Pvt Garland Seabright stationed in France after serving in England. he reports front lines and good sleep. Tech Corp Edward W Stroynider on furlough from Camp Chaffee. Pvt Richard Renner U S M C graduates B A R school bound for infantry duties. Local families note service and letters from sons serving abroad.

Edna Rosenberger Gore, Tech Dunbar Sale France Sgt. Sale Fance Sale England Winchester National Guard Clyde Sale Mountain Falls Walter Sellers Highland Avenue Pfc Grover Sellers Esther Shuttie Batesville Ind Virginia Woolen Company Camp Pendleton Oceanside Calif Richard Walter Renner Earl Renner Route No. 2 Training Command Renner

Winchester youths in military service and assignments

A Winchester report lists local residents joining or serving in World War II. Russell W. Wilfong, Seaman Second, stationed overseas after enlisting February 14, 1944, worked at Zero Pack and is the son of Mrs. Elitha Barrar. Pvt. Ralph Benner is at Camp McCain Mississippi after transfer from Camp Wolters Texas. Bergie L. Richard writes from England to his wife Miss M Catherine Kerns. Pvt. George S. Taylor, in France, reports mail received after a long absence and requests letters. contact via his mother or wife at the listed numbers.

Russell W. Wilfong Elitha Barrar N. Cameron Street Navy Winchester Zero- Pack Ralph Benner Ada Benner Clearbrook Camp McCain Mississippi Camp Wolters Tex Pvt Bergie L. Richard M. Catherine Kerns England Richard S. Kent Street W. 8. Taylor George S. Taylor Pvt. Taylor France

Shenandoah County Soldiers Killed in Action

Two Shenandoah County men were reported killed in action. Pfc. Erol Boyd Himelright, 22, son of E. L. Himelright of Wheatfield, was killed in France on July 16. George Rudolph of Star Tannery learned his son died in action.

Shenandoah County E. L. Himelright Wheatfield War Department Pfc Erol Boyd Himelright France George Rudolph Star Tannery

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George Ritenour Front Hospital Stephen's City Eva Bowers van Dernoot Eva van Dernoot Eva Bowers Susan Cornwell Mr. van Dernoot Boston Mass van Dernoot Beauty Berkleimer W. Cecil Street R. L. Berkheimer Mary Anne Berkheimer Hattie Payne Ona Lee Bageant Mary Lou Sprint Judy Sprint Kenneth Lewis Wilbur Dyke, Jr Donnie Grim Robert Pingley B. M C. James Gates Brown Purcellville Helen and Prances Brown Harold Brown, Jr T. S. Cooper M. L. Fearnow Jones Oy Ae Ann Washington Friendly Grove Friendly Grove In Bloom Judith Carter Gibson St. Ann’s School Charlottesville St. Ann’s Episcopal School Herrell Charles D. Herrell Fort Benjamin Harrison Ast Piccadilly Street Jack Pamplin Joan Lynch Alexand Enola Smith Hoy Smith John Thomas North Carolina East Piccadilly Street Mrs. C. M. Barrett Sons C. M. Barrett Wilmer Barrett Pennsylvania Harry Barrett New York State Bear Finger Lake Brucetown Harry S. Myerly Keyser Alfred Holman Detroit Mich Jay L. Myerly Minnie Tanquary Grayledge Brucewa Mrs. Grubbs Miss Hodgson Mrs Agnes Grubbs Miss Mary Hodgson Atlantic City N. J New York City Irvin Hottle Albin Caroline Lewin Paul S. Crabill Adansburg, Pa Relaves R. C. Clem Donna E. Ailes Louis H. Fries Eva Cooper Hagerstown John Stribling, Jr Annapolis, Md John Stribling Edith Vaughn Tom Fowler Boyce Armstead Fowler Preston Kinnard Penn Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Penn John H. Seal, Jr West Boscawen Street Sam Boyles Silver Springs Boyle Susan F. Lynn Cameron Street Theylso Hilda Yitcock Cedar Grove Eva Ritenour Stephens City Neville Stephenson Nancy Goble Robert Nelson Nelson Ee Brooks’ Pharmacy Huntsberry L. Zuckerman Gaunt Dial Main and Valley Ave Rfliari FE JET Shade Moore Old Chapel Richmond Mrs. Eppes Helen Berry Virginia Beach Edith Wade Roanoke A. L. Crumpler Luke Julia Downer C. Williams Garden City L.t Wilbur M. Gaunt, Jr Peggy Yowell Mary Frances Yowell R. E. L. Metz Molly Metz B. F. LaFollette Walnut Street B. F. Sine A. G. Legg Gaithersburg Martha McAfee Fon Powers Virginia Go George 8. Lightner Duncan Memorial Methodist Church Yes Kathleen Francis Glen Allen Joel D. Griffing Col. Griffing D. E. LeMay Bfgoodrich Stores E. Piccadilly St B. F. Goodrich W. 8. Dix Frank E. Pope Red Sox Sgt. Pope Garland F. Seabright Garland Seabright George Harry W. Seabright Millwood Avenue Mary Wilkins Pvt. Seabright Engineer Corps Fort Belvoir Army Kenney’s Sgt Tech. Cpl Edward Strosnider Sale Ladies Lovett Brothers N. Loudoun St Handley High School Eer Loeny Ine Corps Tode Tutile North Loudoun &T Cpl Ray Rudolph C. H. McDonald Walker's Chapel Mt. Jackson Amos McDonald Florence Taylor the Commercial & Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Miller Bros Winchester Business College W. Boscawen St Timberlake Capitol Theatre
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