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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1944

Page

8

Patterson Renner Wedding at Central Christian Church

Miss Nellie Patterson became the bride of Corporal George C. Renner in Spokane Washington with Rev Henry A Van Winkle officiating. The couple will reside in Spokane and Cpl Renner has been in the army two years.

Central Christian Church Spokane Wash Nellie Patterson Cpl George C. Renner Henry A. van Winkle Miss Patterson Charles L. Patterson J. S. Patterson Cpl. Renner Julian C. Ren

Spending A Week In Winchester

Mrs. Blakey Qwathmey of Tap pahannock Virginia and Miss Louise Taylor of Mount Airy near Warsaw arrive in Winchester to spend a week with Misses Rebecca and Frances Beverley at their South Stewart Street home.

Blakey Qwathmey Tappahannock Louise Taylor Mount Airy Warsaw Winchester Rebecca Frances Beverley South Stewart Street

Arrive From Richmond Tuesday Family News

Mrs. Robert T. Barton Jr and daughters Edith and Eleanor arrived from Richmond Tuesday to spend time with Mrs. Barton Sr on South Washington Street. Lieut Col Robert T Barton Jr will arrive tonight to visit his mother and travel to Richmond Sunday with Mrs Barton Jr and daughters. Dr Robert W Baker has left for Washington. Mrs Charles Patterson improves at home after Blue Ridge treatment. Herbert Schutte Jr and George Snarr Jr returned Tuesday night from New York City after a week there. Ruth Fletcher visits Trone Va for two weeks with uncle and aunt Alva and Mrs Whitlock.

Robert T. Barton Edith Eleanor Richmond Washington Street Barton Robert W. Baker Mrs. Barton Washington Charles Patterson Blue Ridge Charlottesville Loudoun Street New York Herbert Schutte, Jr George Snarr, Jr New York City Savoy Plaza Trone Ruth Fletcher Trone Va Alva Whitlock

Meeting of Executive Board of Winchester Presbytery Auxil

The Executive Board met August 29 at 10 30 a m in the Presbyterian Church South Loudoun Street with 20 members present. Plans were made for four Group Conferences in October across Keyser Capon Bridge Charles Town and Clearbrook. Luncheon followed at The Golden Glow hosted by Winchester members.

Woman's Auxill of Winchester Presbytery Presbyterian Church South Loudoun Street Keyser W. Va Capon Bridge Charles Town W. W. Stickley Strasburg Wm. Dean Bunker Hill G. P. Ludwig Hedgesville S. Bertha Williams Winchester Ada Glass Baker Frank A. Hott D. H. Rodgers Martinsburg Amelia McKown Charles Kirk Romney Hugh Shipper J. C. Morris Woodstock J. A. McMurry R. Bruce Slonaker Woman’s Auxiliary of

Quota Club To Meet Friday at Fort Loudoun

The regular Quota Club business meeting is scheduled for Friday evening at 6 15 at the Fort Loudoun Restaurant. All members are urged to attend.

Quota Club Fort Loudoun

Couple to Spend Several Days in New York City

Lieut and Mrs Largent left this morning for New York City for a short visit. They were accompanied as far as Washington by Mrs Harry Russell and Miss Frances Page who will return to Winchester tonight.

J. G F. L. Largent, Jr New York City Largent Washington Harry Russell Frances’ Page Winchester Pete Mulligan Berryville Tom Howell Ann Thomas Howell

Marriage at Brucetown Parsonage in Hagerstown

The Rev Frank T Pulcher officiated at the August 29 marriage of Lorraine Velma Lee and William Franklin Sulser at the Morningside Drive parsonage in Hagerstown Maryland. The bride and groom are listed as residents of 132 High Street. The couple's families are noted as natives of Berkeley County West Virginia.

Frank T. Pulcher Brucetown Methodist Church Lorraine Velma Lee William Franklin Sulser High Street Hagerstown Morningside Drive Harry Lee Charles A. Sulser Berkeley County

Berryville Social News Highlights Local Visits and Travel

Berryville residents share weekend and weeklong visits with relatives and friends across Virginia and Maryland. Lt. Jack Russell returns to Camp A. P. Hill after a Berryville visit with his wife and child. Pfc Jack Bell visits from Fort Meade. others travel to Alexandria Washington Rockport Providence and Winchester for family time schooling and hospital visits.

Jack Bell Fort George G. Meade, Md Berryville

First Workers Arrive At Clarke Labor Camp

A train brought 103 men and women from Paintsville Kentucky to Clarke county Castlemans Ferry Shenandoah River. They will help farmers for corn until September 15 and then work in orchards and packing houses at 40 cents an hour for men 35 for women.

Paintsville Clarke County Castleman’s Ferry Shenandoah River Philip M. Ricamore Alden Cummins

Murphy to serve as allied diplomat in Germany occupation

Robert D. Murphy, adviser to General Maitland Wilson, will go to London with the rank of ambassador to participate in the Allied military government of Germany. He will be the ranking diplomat on Eisenhower's staff, focusing on political issues tied to the invasion and occupation. Samuel Reber remains on foreign affairs and Williams Phillips returns to the United States.

Washington Robert D. Murphy Henry Maitland Wilson Mediterranean High Command London Germany State Department Murphy Eisenhower Samuel Reber Williams Phillips Phillips Reber

Balkan collapse looms as Romanian armistice nears

Moscow reports Romanian armistice imminent as Romanian troops join Soviet forces in Transylvania and Bulgaria appears neutral to shield Germans. Bucharest suffers heavy bombing while Gestenberg is reported captured but escaped. Moscow radio says Bulgaria acts neutral to hide Germans from Allies.

Greece Yugoslavia Russia Bulgaria Moscow Red Army Romania Transylvania Hitler Balkan Ankara Bucharest Gestenberg Constanta

9th Blood Donor Clinic Calls for 1400 Volunteers

A local blood drive seeks 1400 volunteers for the ninth clinic urging immediate registration. Organizers push community participation to meet transfusion needs and sustain supply levels.

Duchess of Windsor undergoes appendectomy at Roosevelt Hospital

The Duchess of Windsor, 48, had an appendectomy at Roosevelt Hospital New York today. Dr. Henry Cave operated with Dr. Joe R. Clemmons medical director stating a successful procedure with no complications anticipated. Privacy measures included police guards and restricted access as reports questioned her accommodations.

New York Duchess of Windsor Roosevelt Hospital Joe R. Clemmons Henry Cave Lay Martin Baltimore Clemmons England Wallis Simpson

Many Attend Rites For Mrs. Janney

Funeral services were held for Mrs. Mary I. Janney at Burnt Church on August 29. She died August 26 at her Albin home. Survived by sister Annie Foreman and great nephew John Nail overseas. Interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery.

Mary I. Janney Albin R. K. MacDonald Berryville Ellsworth Orndorff Janney Mack Janney Frederick County Annie L. Foreman Sunnyside John Perry’ Nail John Snyder Luther Patton Samuel Brown Layton Stockdale H.C. Martin Howell Bond Mount Hebron Cemetery Gordon Gregg Lillian Dillion Ruth Purcellville Lizzie Osbourn Charlie Cameron Bunker Hill W. Va F. S. Tavenner, Jr Woodstock Virginia Nail Front Royal Harley Whitaker Pennsylvania Russell Brown Julia Knable Turtle Creek Ray Troninger Janice Hagerstown

Kiwanians Hear Talk On Juvenile Delinquency

The Winchester Kiwanis Club luncheon featured Trial Justice W Erle Edwards discussing juvenile delinquency. He blamed parental influence and environment, urged clubs to educate and support law enforcement, and noted rising juvenile issues nationally. Honorary life member Jesse C Oakes highlighted for 16 years of perfect attendance. An order was placed for Kiwanis International honor rolls recognizing six members in service.

Winchester Kiwanis Club W. Erle Edwards Edwards Harry Butler George Masters J. L. Thornton Oaks Jesse C. Oakes Winchester Club Mr. Oakes

Eisenhower Reports United Allied Command In Normandy

Eisenhower says there has been no sharp difference of opinion within his command and stresses unity at headquarters. He notes northern France campaign ahead of schedule and predicts Allied ability to foresee German defense strategy after early Normandy days.

Eisenhower Washington France Normandy Caen

Vaccination Schedule and School Health Advice

The article outlines a vaccination plan to protect children before school. It lists smallpox at 9 months and 6 years, diphtheria at 12 months with a Schick test at 6, typhoid at 5 to 10 years, plus whooping cough at 6 months and scarlet fever at 3 to 4 years. It discusses safety, notes few complications, and cites a 1941 JAMA study supporting whooping cough vaccine effectiveness.

Schick Journal of the American Medical Association Michael Reese Hospital Chicago

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Corporal Renner John Owen Brookline, Mass John E. Owen George W. Stover National Avenue Brookline Mass Owen Garnet Hamrick Sadie Hamrick Manchester Stover Mary Gay Marker Charles Kerchival Walter Gano Alson Hott Hupp Memorial Hospital Bruce Hupp Jack M. Moser Houston, Tex L. Moser East Clifford Street Mrs. Christian Akron, Ohio Henry Hausenfluck Stephens City Brooks’ Pharmacy Simplex Oxford Huntsberry Snapp H. T. Snapp Granville Snapp Oren Snapp Roger Lee Lennard Snapp Frank Pritchard James Ewing Christine Snapp Fannie Pitcock Opequon Garland Snapp Mattie Snapp Middletown Whitacre John Whitacre Cold Stream Winchester Memorial Hospital Merylene Jenkins South Main Street Miss Darline Jenkins Richard Knight Taylor Knight Roy Carlisle Front Royal Road Gaunt Berryville, Va Jack Russell Camp A. P. Hill Fredericksburg James Dakeman Alexandria, Va Mrs Collins Dakeman John O. Knott Washington, D. C Marvin Chapel Frank Galloway Charles Patton Rose Ellen Ramsburg Mary Washington College D. L. Ramsburg Sgt Bill Lee Camp Jackson S. C Taylor Lee Trevor Johns Billy Johns Kate Powers Virginia Page Frank Sowers Ruth Wheeler Baltimore School of Nursing Lucy Wheeler Andrew LaVelle LaVelle Patsy Levi Marshall Levi Catesby Field Gloucester County Nora Moore David Donovan Chapel Hill Holmes Withers Dottie Withers Holmes Withers, Jr Waynesboro, Va Mr. Withers Walter Withers Will Hardesty Charles Gregory Medina, N. Y Clarke Bulgars Lovett Brothers Duchess Windsor Bradley Corres Busiday the Commercial & Savings Bank The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation St. Mary’s Moling and Cather C. A. Davis Prop Baker’s Drug Store By Logan Clendening, M.D Clendening A. R Digitalis York Inn Shady Rest Woody Carlisle Timberlake Montgomery Ward Loudoun St J. H. Filbert, Inc Baltimore, Maryland
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