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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1944

Page

7

Women of the Virginia American Legion Auxiliary Convenes Roanoke

At the twenty third annual convention in Roanoke on August 23 Mrs Thomas G Parr state president was elected national committeewoman with Mrs C P Annes of Newport News as alternate State officers named aa Andrew Pier t and Rao5 eilliames last vice president Hugh McClung of Eagle Rock second vice president Mrs Robert T Barton Sr of this city chaplain Mrs J T re Alexandria historian and Geraldine Henricy of Norfolk treasurer

Women of the Virginia America Legion Auxiliary Roanoke Thomas G. Parr C. P. Anne Newport News Aa. Andrew Pier T Rao5eilliames Hugh McClung Eagle Rock Robert T. Barton, Sr This City J. T. Re Alexandria Geraldine Henricy Norfolk

Comrade Bible Class Reception Held Friday At Mrs. Herman Barrs

The Comrade Bible Class of Braddock Street Methodist held its annual reception at Mrs. Herman Barrs home drawing about 70 members and visitors. Miss Eula Affleck organized a musical program with solos by Miss Courtney Mae Fauver and Mrs. Charles Lanahan, piano by Miss Helen Woore, and Tschaikowsky selections. new members received corsages from Mrs. Edward Capper.

Braddock Street Methodis' Arch W. Eldridge Williamsb. Neel Charles Hofer Harry Ebert Harry Mason G. Taylor R. L. Graham Opal Hillyard T. J. Hawkins Myrtle Miller Courtney May Fauver Helen Woore Eula Afes

Stephenson Sunday School Picnic Friday Evening

The Stephenson Methodist Sunday School will hold its annual picnic on the church lawn Friday evening September 1st at seven o'clock. Members are urged to attend, especially those not seen recently. Group singing will be led by Mrs. F B Pulcher. Recreation is organized by Glo Dorsey, Katherine Travers, and Katherine Gofightly. The largest family, oldest person, and youngest person will receive special recognition. Friends are welcome.

Stephenson Methodist Sunday School Church Lawn Pulcher Glo Dorsey Katherine Travers Katherine Gofightly

Huntsberry Employees Enjoy Picnic At Elizabeth Furnace

Sunday at 3 o'clock in Fort Valley Elizabeth Furnace the Huntsberry store employees from Winchester Front Royal gathered for a company picnic hosted by Walter and Rhodes Huntsberry A supper followed around 6 pm Attendees included Mr and Mrs Walter Huntsberry Mr and Mrs Jas Shockey Donald Larrick several Larrick family members and other named Huntsberry and Stickley relatives plus Dr and Mrs A Stickley of Stephens City.

Elizabeth Furnace Fort Valley Huntsberry Winchester Front Royal Walter and Rhodes Huntsberry Ter Huntsberry Jas. Shockey Donald Jimmie Huntsberry Emory Larrick Isabel Larrick Donald Larrick Dorothy Carter Maxine Stickley Mildred Cole Dorothy Larrick Edgar White A. Stickley Stephens City

Ambrose Visit Featured At Supper In Callahan

Mr and Mrs J M Ambrose of Callahan Fla were honored at a West Whitlock Avenue supper hosted by Mr and Mrs F W Danley with many relatives present. Ambrose planned to return home midweek. Other items note Union picnic in Waterlo ck and assorted local visits including Ensign John Anderson and Emory Larrick eye operation.

J. M. Ambrose Callahan Fla F. W. Danley West Whitlock Avenue Minnie Hinkle Leonard Tucker Ceflahan Philip Hershman Lost City W. Va Alice Campbell Edward Flint Kernstown I. W. Ebert Mary Fay Flint Prances Ebert Louis Ebert Mattie Perry Rutheeenar C. O Cecil Grim Edward Heine Virginia Davis Barbara Kutz Edith Hobgood Lizzie Crisman Mary Mary Crisman Danley Finis Danley Ambrose Emory Larrick National Avenue University Hospital Charlottesville

Returned Friday From Western Trip

Mrs. Harbaugh and her daughter visited relatives in Springfield Ohio for a week before traveling to Fort Wayne Indiana to see their son Lt Charles Harbaugh Jr who has been stationed at Baer Td and expects overseas duty soon He was commissioned at Blackland Army Air Field Waco Texas and is now a Transport Command pilot flying C 47s

Ening Springfield Ohio Fort Wayne Ind Harbaugh Port Wayne Charles Harbaugh Harba Baer Td Sedalia Army Air Field Warrensburg Blackland Air Field Waco Texas The Transport Command

Appeal For Knitters To Donate Articles And Yarn

Mrs. Richard E. Griffith chairs Red Cross knitting and asks all finished items and leftover yarn be brought to the Episcopal Church House production room on 134 West Boscawen Street tomorrow between 10 am and 2 pm. She also appeals for new yarn as the quota is urgently needed.

Richard E. Griffith The Red Cross Knitting Episcopal Church House West Boscawen Street

Nurses' Aide Corps Not Meeting Due To Schedule Clash

The regular meeting of the Nurses Aide Corps will not be held because of a scheduling conflict with the Blood Donor Clinic. Aides are asked to sign the usual schedule. Other brief items note residents traveling, hospital visits, births, and recoveries in Winchester.

News of Our Men in Uniform in World War II

Sgt David Lee Ruffner son of Mr and Mrs David Ruffner Route 3 Winchester recently notified his parents he arrived in France safely and is in fine health. His brother Leroy Ruffner advanced to staff sergeant and stationed at Camp Blanding Florida. Pfc Lewis Fauver and Pfc Allen L Franks are serving in France and Italy with officers named. A poem from Pfc Franks was sent to his brother Charles L Franks. The Fifth Army in Italy includes Sgt Paul L Bolton of Marlboro in the 351st Regiment of the 88th Division which helped drive Germans from Garigliano to the Arno and into Rome. Also reported are Naval Training School graduates at Navy Pier Chicago including Glenn P. Combs earning eligibility for aviation rating and training paths for aviation machinists mates and metalsmiths.

David Lee Ruffner David Ruffner Route 3 Winchester France Ruffner Fort Meade Iceland England West Virginia Leroy Ruffner Camp Blanding Fla Sgt Lewis Fauver Earl Fauver Marlboro Allen L. Franks Charles L. Franks Fifth Army Italy Paul L. Bolton Southwerk Street 351St Mark Clark Garigliano Arno 88Th Infantry Minturno Santa Maria Infante Rome Naval Training School (Aviation Naval Air Technical Training Center Navy Pier Chicago Ill Blueacket Glenn P. Comes Ira N. Combs S. Cameon Street Navy Fliers School

Twenty six killed in Prestwick transport crash

London reports a large air transport crash near Prestwick Scotland killed 26 people. Seven crew members, 14 passengers, and five house occupants died as the craft struck a house, demolishing it. American soldiers and civil defense workers recovered bodies through the night and searched for more victims. Two nearby houses were damaged and a roof was torn from a fourth. The plane was en route from an Atlantic crossing.

London Prestwick Scotland

A Tribute To Late Mrs Minnigerode

Obituary recalling Mrs John Minnigerode as a civic and church activist beloved by family and community. The tribute honors her devotion to God and country, noting her noble character and memories that linger after her passing.

Mrs. Minnigerode John Minnegerode

Actor Chevalier Reported Killed

Paris dispatch reports French film actor Maurice Chevalier killed by a French Marquis last Friday. Reuters noted no other confirmations from Paris or London headquaters and recalled Chevalier's famous smile straw hat and Parisian slang familiar to American audiences.

London Maurice Chevalier Reuters Paris Chevalier France

No Bombs During Night In England

London reports a bombless night as the lull in flying bomb assaults extends to almost 72 hours. Optimism grows with fewer people using shelters though precautions remain. The Daily Mail notes a tale of Russian report on German V-2 rocket tests in Poland.

London England Daily Mail Poland

Pope Pius XII appeals for Christian spirit in London

Pope Pius XII urged Londoners to endure trials with fortitude and Christian forgiveness charity and mercy so God may reward magnanimity inspired by Christ's Gospel. Mgr Bernard Griffin, Archbishop of Westminster, conveyed the message after returning from Rome and the Italian battlefront.

London Pius XII Mgr Bernard Griffin Westminister Vatican

The Road To Berlin Distances From Front Lines

Distances to key fronts listed: Russian Front 322 miles from Warsaw outskirts, Northern France 495 miles from Troyes, Italian Front 601 miles from Florence north, Southern France 545 miles from Perly.

Warsaw France Troyes Florence Perly

Buy War Bonds Today Promotes Ongoing War Effort

The call urges citizens to invest in war bonds to support military operations and sustain national defense. It emphasizes urgency and collective effort for victory while naming no specific battles or dates.

Riddling Crossword Clues From A Vintage Page

A compact puzzle snippet lists definitions and wordplay prompts such as a way and a clanging sound, a cheer, a chemical symbol for nickel, nimble, a South American ungulate, a helmet shaped part, to cut up, a pause, and to suspend.

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