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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1944

Page

6

Of Interest to Women Frank Chevalle Pierce Marries in Hightstown

The wedding of Frank Chevalle Pierce to Miss Carlotta L. Davison took place at the First Presbyterian Church in Hightstown. Rev. Stanley K. Gambell officiated as brides music by Miss Davison. Attendants included Lieut. Noble C. Pierce Jr. and Capt. Robert Reider among others. The couple plans a home near New York City after a honeymoon trip.

Frank Chevalle Pierce Mary Field Marion Thompson Hightstown Elizabeth Pierce Winchester Jim Corbett Jasper Ala Pierce Noble C.pierce, Jr U. S. Army Inchester Robert Reider U. S Bedell Lieut Mrs. Pierce New York City Lieut. Pierce New York Port of Embarkation Skidmore College Duke University Sigma Chi N. J

Schenck Lester Nuptials Dec 18

Mr. and Mrs. Howard B. Lester of Chatham Virginia announce the marriage of their daughter Hilda Claire to Lieut William F Schenck U S P H S. The ceremony was at four o clock in the Chapel at Christ and St Lukes Church with Rev Dr J C Callendar U S P H S chaplain officiating.

Howard B. Lester Chatham Hilda Claire J. G William F. Schenck Christ and St. Lukes Church J. C. Callendar Ho Me W. T. Greene Marine Hospital Norfolk Dr. Schenck Clarence F. Schenck Val- Tey Avenue

DAR Luncheon Set for Jan 20 at Golden Glow

Fort Loudoun Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold a luncheon at 1 pm Thursday January at the Golden Glow Restaurant. Dr W H Bowers, former Spanish missionary to Spain and current Spanish instructor at Massanutten Military Academy, will be the guest speaker.

Fort Loudoun The Daughters of the American Revolution Golden Glow W. H. Bowers Spain Massanutten Military Academy

Mrs Sudduth Undergoes Appendectomy In Winchester

Mrs Sudduth of Berryville avenue underwent an appendectomy Saturday evening at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Family reports this morning her condition is satisfactory.

Richard Sudduth Berryville Ave Winchester Memorial Hospital

Bowley Improves at Memorial Hospital

The condition of Mr. Charles L. Bowley is reported as improved while he remains a patient at Memorial Hospital.

Charles L. Bowley Memorial Hospital

Miss Snarr and Miss Tschume Visit Winchester Over Weekend

Miss Reba Snarr studying at Marjorie Webster College in Washington joined Miss Barbara Tschume of Rochester New York for a weekend in Winchester. They stayed with Miss Snarr and her parents Dr and Mrs George Snarr on Stewart Street.

Reba Snarr Marjorie Webster College Washington Barbarra Tschume Rochester N. Y Winchester Miss Snarr George Snarr Stewart St

Junior and social club notices from Winchester local events

Miss Phyllis Fowle spent the week end in Winchester with her parents. The Junior Century Club will meet with Mrs. Joseph Kalbach and guest speaker Miss Mary Krug, nurse in India, at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Circle No 1 of the Women's Guild meets January 25 at Mrs. Fred Stryker. Motor Corps meets March 18 at Mrs. Beatties. Hilda Doss visits Lynchburg and Harold Doss at his parents. Hopemont veteran returns home. C Norman Athey, Virginia Athey's son, enlisted in the U S Navy on Dec 22 and trains at Bainbridge Maryland.

Phyllis Fowle City Washington Winchester Philip Fowle West Leicester St Kalbach Joseph Kalbach West Leicester St Mary Krug Winchester Memorial Hospital India Circle No. 1 Women's Guild Centenary Evangelical and Reformed Church Fred Stryker Cork Street Motor Corps The W. Beatties Lee St Mary Highteam Hilda Doss Berryville Lynchburg Harold Doss C. Norman Athey Virginia B. Athey U. S. Navy Bainbridge, Md

Community Club Schedule for Monday to Thursday

Calendar lists multiple club meetings and events. Dame Sak SR SCT Alumnae Association hosts a monthly meeting at Nurses Home at 7 15 p m. Lions Club luncheon at Golden Glow Restaurant at 12 30 p m. Rotary and D A R luncheons at Sarah Zane Hall and Golden Glow. Elks and Red Cross Motor Corps and other groups meet at various venues.

Dame Sak SR Nurses Hom Wisma Pak WY Ruth Solenberger Frank Kellam Lions Club Golden Glow Century Club B.B. Dutton American Legion Yorks Red Cross Motor Corps Victory Exchange Rotary Club Sarah Zane Hall Ford Loudoun Elks Club

Women discover strength and companionship in wartime society

Fannie Hurst says wartime women across the country are forming new bonds and will find female companionship stimulating and entertaining. She predicts the postwar world could end the notion that women are limited to gossip and dull social rounds, urging women to work, mingle, and value interactions with other women.

Fannie Hurst Miss Hurst She Magazine Johnny

Miss Betty Ziegler Engaged Honored At Shower

Miss Nancy Lee Coble hosted a four thirty linen shower at her parents Washington street home in honor of Miss Betty Zeigler whose engagement was announced. Guests included Mrs. A C R Buckingham Miss Buckingham Mrs. Lamar Keene Miss Carrie Hunter Mrs. A N Elder Mrs. Jack Pamplin Mrs. Berkeley Ball Mrs. Lynn Barrett Mrs. James March Mrs. Ralph Hardy Mrs. Asbury Jackson Miss A Babb Mrs Lee Coble Adelaide Page Helen Page and Miss Mary Belle Bear.

Nancy Lee Coble Mrs. Lee Coble Washington Street Betty Zeigler A. C. R. Buckingham Nancy Buckingham Lamar Keene Carrie Hunter A. N. Elder Jack Pamplin Berkeley Ball Lynn Barrett James March Ralph Hardy Asbury Jackson A Babb Lee Coble Adelaide Helen Page Mary Belle Bear

Mrs B B Dutton Hosts Century Club Meeting

Mrs B B Dutton will entertain the Century Club Tuesday afternoon at her Washington street home. The gathering, originally set for Mrs P W Boyd’s house, was moved due to Mrs Boyd’s influenza illness.

B. B. Dutton Century Club P. W. Boyd

Old Fredericktown Garden Club Meets Wednesday At 3:30

The Old Fredericktown Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting Wednesday afternoon at 3 30 at the home of Mrs C Arthur Robinson on South Stewart street with Mrs Wilbur Krise assisting hostess The speaker will be Mrs Dailey R Slonaker Also notes two local marriages and service updates from residents including Seaman Williams and families.

I. D Fanthoun Clarence Hardy South Braddock St Old Fredericktown Old

G A A Card Party Set By Girls Athletic Association

The Girls Athletic Association hosts a Card Party Thursday January 20 at 7 45 p m in the Elks Club rooms. Members wishing to attend should sign up with Ms Robert B Grove by January 18 via phone 3230.

The Girls Athletic Association Elks Club Robert B. Grove

Pierce Wedding Ties New Jersey Visit To Winchester

Mr and Mrs Nobel C Pierce returned to Winchester from Hightstown New Jersey after their son Lieut Frank C Pierce married Ruth Shangle on Saturday afternoon Elizabeth Pierce traveled with them as far as Alexandria Miss Elizabeth Pierce. Mrs Carl Keller and Peggy Keller visit Mrs Hepner on South Main street. James Good of this city becomes manager of J Lynn Cormwell grocery in Purcellville replacing John Hansberger who moved to Mc Gruders in Washington.

Frank Chevalle Pierce New Jersey R. C. Webster Hopemont Sanatorium Hopemont W. Va Willard Webster Nobel C. Pierce Winchester Hightstown N. J Frank C.pierce Ruth Shangle Elizabeth Pierce Alexandria Carl Keller Peggy City Kellers Sam Hepner South Main St James Good J. Lynn

Winchester Memorial Hospital Patients and Moves

City after major operation in Winchester Memorial Hospital improving. Ollie Windle family relocate from Lebanon Church to Winchester. James Orndorff of Stephens City listed as patient in Winchester Memorial Hospital.

James Orndorff Stephens City Winchester Memorial Hospital

Girl Scout Training Course Continues Here

Winchester-Girl Scout Council continues its training session with a focus on scouting beginnings, current structure, and how troops and committees function. Mrs Garrabrandt notes two Senior troops and three Brownie packs exist locally, stressing need for trained leaders to expand access.

Winchester Girl Scout Council Chester Sco G Presbyterian Church Andrew Babb Edward Barr Girl Scout Organization

Mrs Carl Heckert Dies in Delaware Rites Here Tuesday

Nettie Estella Hackert 28wife of Carl Heckert died in a Dover hospital from a heart condition. Born March 8, 1915 in Winchester she was daughter of James Lofton and Rosie Franks Lofton. She is survived by husband two children two sisters and two brothers. Funeral at 11 Tuesday from Jones Funeral Home Winchester with burial Mount Hebron Cemetery officiated by Rev. J S Duckwall. Pallbearers listed.

Nettie Estella Hackert Carl Heckert Winchester Galt Dover Del James Lofton Rosie Franks Lofton Stephenson Valley School Highland Avenue Presbyterian Church Ann Marie Linda Louise Heckert Lela E. Talhalm Erma D. Peal James J. Lofton Glenn F. Lofton Jones Funeral Home Mount Hebron J. S. Duckwall Calvin Grubbs R. C. McKee Albert Spaid N. H. Owens John Owens Dewey Owens

Infant Emerson Dies After Brief Illness

Two month old Lewis Allen Emerson son of Graves Emerson and Beulah Catlett Emerson of 502 North Kent Street died Sunday. He had pneumonia and died at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Survived by parents a brother Carol and sister Phyllis Ann. Burial at Mount Hebron Cemetery with Rev. John S. Duckwall officiating.

Jones Funeral Home Lewis Allen Emerson Graves Emerson Beulah Catlett Emerson North Kent Street Winchester Memorial Hospital Carol Phyllis Ann Emerson Mount Hebron Cemetery Johns. Duckwall

Our Men In The Service From Winchester Area News

Local service members report assignments and furloughs from World War II. Arthur Shane is stationed at Camp Gordon Florida in Amphibian Truck Group Mobilization Training Command and requests mail greetings. Wilbert Taylor serves with Ordnance in Enid Oklahoma and welcomes letters. Dallas Fogle in Ireland earns corporal in the Air Corps and his Winchester mother lives with Miles Music Company. Raymond O. Spurling writes from North Africa, Russell P. Fletcher is in Australia and hopes to return home soon, Allen L. Franks visits from Camp Shelby Mississippi, Amos R. Schindel spends furlough at home, Anna Bell Butler becomes Yeoman Third Class after training at Cedar Falls Iowa, and more family notices reflect the broader war service.

Arthur N. Shane Fred Shane Winchester Camp Gordon Johnston Fla Dallas Fogle Air Corps Ireland The Miles Music Company Anna Bell Butler Glaize Avenue Naval Training School Yeomen Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls

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