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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1945

Page

6

Red Cross Production Schedule Shows Volunteer Work

knitting and sewing work organize at home or church workrooms. volunteers secure yarn and instructions by calling Mrs. Griffith or Mrs. Yerby. dressings are produced at Presbyterian and Surgical Dressings open at Episcopal Church House and Presbyterian Annex with specified hours and a weekly quota of 5000. call Red Cross office at 5412 for details.

R. E. Griffith J. R. Yerby Episcopal Church House West Boscawen Street Presbyterian Church Annex Red Cross Office

Mrs Durell to Entertain Thursday Friday Bridge Clubs

Mrs E H Durell will entertain the Thursday and Friday Bridge Clubs this week with a social gathering to follow the game sessions.

E. H. Durell

Mr. Flenner Celebrates 63rd Birthday At Home

Relatives and friends gather at 970 Woodstock Avenue to honor Mr. Flenner who turned 63 on Saturday. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Pierce Hunsicker and children Nancy and Eloise of Harrisburg, George Flenner and son Tommy, Miss Mary Ellen Flenner, and Josiah Carr of Winchester. A birthday cake and many presents mark the celebration.

Mr. Flenner L. J. Flenner Woodstock Avenue Flenner Plenner Pierce Hunsicker Nancy and Eloise Harrisburg George Flenner Tommy Mary Ellen Flenner Josiah Carr Winchester

Birthday Gathering At Bloomery And Surrounding Visits

Relatives of J. D. Hite from Bloomery West Virginia gathered August 26 for a birthday celebration with a buffet at his home in Bloomery. Guests included families from Winchester Middleway Yorksville and nearby towns. Also noted are weekend visits to Virginia Beach Washington DC and Huntington with local residents returning home afterward.

J. D. Hite Near Bloomery W. Va Maynard Rogers Netta Rogers Jesse Cave Max Louise Leight Paul Kerns Anna Lee Winchester Georgia Leight Robert Leight David Leight Elmer Lonas Middleway Charles Hite David Bloomery J. S. Welsh Yorksville Ohio

Winchester Rotary Picnic Moves to Thursday Evening

The Winchester Rotary Club will hold its annual picnic Thursday evening starting at six. It will replace the regular weekly luncheon and take place at the home of McSherry Lupton.

Winchester Rotary Club McSherry Lupton

Lawn Social at Red Bud Thursday

The Ladies Aid of Red Bud United Brethren Church will hold a lawn social at the church Thursday evening August 30 beginning at 6 30. Delicious refreshments will be served. The public is invited.

Ladies Aid of the Red Bud United Brethren Church

Miss Eva May Martin Breaks Ankle At Home

Miss Eva May Martin fell at her parents home on North Western Grade last Wednesday and broke her ankle. She is now able to be about and is said to be doing nicely.

Eva May Martin D. M. Martin

Mrs Fowle Travels to Visit Friends in New York and Boston

Miss Phyllis Fowle departs for New York City to see Miss Natalie Browne and Miss Dorothy de Grange. She will then travel to Boston to visit her uncle Ensign Harry K. Fowle of the U S N R.

New York Boston Phyllis Fowle New York City Natalie Browne Dorothy de Grange Mass Harry K. Fowle Clarksburg Eleanor deGrange W. Vas Dorothy deGrange Nancy Lee Cabl Martin Carper Nancy Lu Carper Richmond Carper W. E. Henson Hensons

Notable guests visit Brucetown hosts

The Rev. and Mrs Alfred Holman of Detroit Rev. and Mrs Thomas Morgan of Clarksburg and Mr J Newton Hyde of Boston were recent guests of Mrs H L Myerly and Miss Nannie Tanquary at their Brucetown home.

Alfred Holman Detroit, Mich Thomas Morgan Clarksburg J. Newton Hyde Boston, Mass H. L. Myerly Nannie Tanquary Brucetown

Miller McDonald announces birth of daughter Sharon Ann

Mr and Mrs Miller McDonald of Hagerstown Maryland announce the birth of a daughter Sharon Ann on Tuesday August 21 at Winchester Memorial Hospital Mrs McDonald formerly Miss Catherine Lutz of this city They have a son Larry Lee

Miller McDonald Hagerstown Sharon Ann Winchester Memorial Hospital McDonald Catherine Lutz Larry Lee

Local Social Roundup From Stephens City and Nearby

Mrs. Reba Thompson hosts a Saturday night party at her Stephens City home honoring Pvt. Robert Thompson and Pfc. Allen Whirley returning from overseas. Guests include Virginia Green Louise Graf Marilyn Christ and others from Washington D C and Winchester. Also noted are visits and homecomings involving Edward P Tabb and the Cather Lyon families and a Clarksburg trip for Eleanor deGrange.

Reba Thompson Stephens City Pvt Robert Thompson Pfc Allen Whirley Virginia Green Louise Graf Marilyn Christ Washington, D. C William Headley Virgie Headley Mary Evelyn Headley Garland Headley Helen Campbell Barbara Betty Linda

Lawn Party At Round Hill Friday By 4-H Club

The Round Hill 4-H Club sponsors a lawn party at the Presbyterian Church Friday evening August 31. Refreshments including hot dogs soft drinks cake and ice cream will be on sale. The public is invited.

Round Hill 4-H Club Presbyterian Church

Berryville Social Roundup Sees Wide Visitor List

Berryville Virginia hosts a lengthy social roundup with guests arriving from Rochester New York Washington New York and Charlottesville. Attendees and hosts include Comdr William McDonald Neill Mrs Neill Miss Donna Neill William Neill Jr Miss Virginia Leigh Harris Miss Virginia Holliday Miss Ann Mumma Miss Marie Crow Miss Emma Cole Miss Frances Wolfe Lt. and Mrs. Bayard Stevens Jr. Capt. Morton Mumma Jr. and families. The group gathers in honor of weddings and family visits with several staying through September and trips planned to Atlantic City and southwest Virginia.

Berryville, Va William, McDonald Neill Virginia Leigh Harris Virginia Holliday Charlottesville Brooke Harris Ann Mumma Abington Marie Crow Baltimore Emma Cole H. M. Stevens Buckmarsh Street Edwin A. Stevens New York Nancy Stevens Douglas Allen Bayard Stevens Warrensburg Rose MacDonald Stevens Miss McDonald

Community Notes From Berryville And Nearby Areas

Over the past two months in Camp Carysbrook near Christiansburg and Berryville region residents report visits and family gatherings. Individuals mentioned include Judy Beverley visiting Winchester aunts, Brig. Gen. Dunckle guest at Ellwood, Lt. J. A. Perkins Jr. named Randolph Macon instructor after European service, Pvt. Joseph Avis returning from Europe, and Capt. John Dexheimer welcoming a newborn Jaquelin Sinclair Dexheimer. Families of Carper Henson Owens and Riddick hosted relatives, with other clerical and military connections noted.

Camp Carysbrook Christiansburg Judy Beverley Rebecca Frances Beverley Winchester J. A. Perkins, Jr Coatsville Randolph Macon Academy Lt. Perkins Virginia Military Institute J. A. Perkins Mae Philip Powers Berryville

Social notes from Clarke County and nearby areas

Miss Delphia Mae Childs of Washington spends a few days in Clarke with her parents Mr and Mrs Sam Childs. Beverley Smithy returns to Norton Virginia after visiting Berryville with the Langbein and Smithy families. Horace Smithy Sr and family welcome Charleston visitors and Rose Hill guests Mrs Gertrude Lindy hosts Lt Gilbert McKown and wife at Norwood. Rev George S Lightner and family stay at Queen Anns Maryland with mother Elizabeth Lightner. Lt John Richardson home from duty visits Rose Cottage Fairfield Estate with family. Numerous residents and guests from Washington DC Culpeper Philadephia Arlington and Atlantic City are noted with locals returning to their homes.

Delphia Mae Childs Washington, D. C Clarke Mrs Sam Childs Beverley Smithy Norton, Va Berryville Alice and Ann Langbein Horace Smithy, Jr Charleston S. C Sally Rosalie Smithy Rose Hill Horace Smithy Col Calhoun Boineau Gilbert McKown George S. Lightner Lightner Burton Sammy Lightner Queen Ann, Md Mr. Lightner Elizabeth Lightner

Minks Edge Stephenson 5-4 In Tight Sunday Baseball

Middletown Minks edged Stephenson 5-4 on the high school diamond. The Minks led 2-0 after two innings, Stephenson rallied to tie in the second, Middletown pushed two runs in the eighth to regain the lead, and James Cooley earned the win as Duvall took the loss. The teams meet again next Sunday on the Mink's field.

Middletown Minks Stephenson Ere High School Minks James Cooley Duvall Mink’s

Tremett promises rapid weight loss without effort

Advertises easy fat loss claiming 3 to 5 pounds per week without exercise or dieting. Teases a 30 day guarantee and refund if results aren’t seen, with Tremett available at chain drug stores nationwide. Copyright 1945 Oxford Products, Inc.

Oxford Products, Inc

Crossword Clue Conundrum From Historic Page

A list of numbered crossword clues includes entries such as Long legged bird, Expression, Father, Writing implement, Organ of hearing, Sick, Senior, Affirmative reply, Independent, Little girl, Perish, Knitting stitch, Gained, Board of Ordnance, Strange, Babylonian god, Young fox, Fiji Islands, Rough lava, Talk, Implements, Christmas plant, Incite, Not, and Bodies of water.

Board of Ordnance Fiji Islands

Also Mentioned on This Page

Red Cross Mr. Hite Cecil Barr Millwvood Avenue Mr. Barr Perry Crabill Jack Robert Rhodes Near Strasburg Virginia Beach Ned Brown Dorothy Davis James C. Davis Ocean Terrace Huntington Northwestern Mr. Martin Marshall W. T. Hayslett Hurricane Charles Barton Betty Lou William J. Cahill Patricia Barton Cahills Brooks’ Pharmacy Jjuntsberry Winchester—Front Roya Rotary Red Bud Washington Street Edward P. Tabb J. Howard Cather South Parkersburg Cather Alexander P. Lyon Youngstown Cecil Boone Boone Mack Boone Dorothy and Marlene Snapp Marshall Boone Ruth Lee Nelson Boone Mary Evelyn Gaunt L Ives Yarey Mr. Philipps Lee Berry Ville Nellie Homie Lee Frances Wolfe James Wolfe R. S. Blackburn Smith E. L. Tessier Atlantic City Bill Shackleford R. Meade Dorsey California Rarph N. Dorsey Dorseys Morton C. Mumma, Jr Edward P. Berlin Berlin Phebe Stine Reva Berlin Edward Berlins Katherine Powell McDonald Annie B. Stribling South Church Street William Beverley Elizabeth Beverley Virginia Milton Valley Beverley Pelmer Beverley Gabardine Selby Arch Preserver Arch Lovett Brothers John A. Chew Ellwood Dunckle Wal- 95 Reed Hospital Washington, D Peter Chew Pinscone University Peggy Moore Stalnaker Annie B. Moore George Greenleaf Adjutant General's Department J. M. H. Clagett William B. Clagett Springfield Joseph Avis Europe Tom Shepherd E. A. Sweeney Brooklyn N. Y Hugh Owens James B. Riddick Nancy Baker Riddick Hyattesville, Md Owens Newton Smith Ellicott City John Dexheimer Dexheimer Jaquelin Sinclair Dexheimer Jaquelin Rhoades John Rhoades Middlesboro Jacquelin Powers Ralph R. Richardson Rose Cottage Fairfield Estate John Richardson Edith Racer Gladys Racer F. L. Ayler Gertrude and Virginia Lewis Culpeper Ned Lewis New Jersey Jean Randolph Philadelphia Clarke County Lloyd Drennan Oklahoma City, Okla Mt. Hebron James Tyson Dortch Constance White Mrs. I. J. White Ernest H. Williams Samuel C. Williams Jean Owens Helen Wisecarver Helen Berry N. J Cpl Roland Ridgeway James T. Feltner James Feltner Middletown E. Piccadilly Street Anu Kuss Young Toys Yorks Juilliard Zephyroy Juilliard U.S Margaret L. Hodgson HAT and Dress Shop the Commercial & Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Up Hills Pine Motor Co Miller Bros Cather and Moling W. Boscawen Sr J. A. Hotinger N. Loudoun St Miller’s Drug Store Dial Timberlake’s Daily Crossword Sacred Fellow Prevent New England
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