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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1944

Page

7

Of Interest to Women 4 H Plans First Aid Course Round Hill

Round Hill 4-H Club met to plan a First Aid Course at Round Hill School with details to follow in the Star. Members established a program of voluntary talks to promote leadership and discussed 4-H All Star work by Nelson Carpenter and Mary Gay Marker. The group also planned a Valentine Party and awarded Garden Project winners led by Mr. Hoover.

Round Hill Star Nelson Carpenter Mary Gay Marker Mr. Hoover Maurice Carpenter Burl Carpenter Junior Rosier Warren Lee Driver

Community club and church group meetings schedule

A listing of weekly events including Q Guilds of Centenary Reformed Church at Mrs. Stryker 500 West Cork Street 8:00 p m Philathea Class at Mrs. Preston West Leicester Street 8:00 p m Winchester Aerie No 824 Eagles 211 North Loudoun Street 8:00 p m Rebekah Association at Odd Fellows 5 Wednesday Kiwanis Club luncheon 12 30 p m Golden Glow Coffee Shop Elks Club 8:00 p m Rotary Club luncheon Sarah Zane Hall 1:00 p m Young Adults Class Presbyterian Church Miss Virginia Leatherman 609 Tennyson Avenue 8:00 p m.

Centenary Reformed Church Fred Stryker West Cork Street Philathea First Baptist Church Sam Preston West Leicester Street Winchester Aerue No Order of Eagles North Loudoun Street Rebekah Association Odd Fells Kiwanis Club Golden Glow Coffee Shop Elks Club Victory Exchange Rotary Club Sarah Zane Hall Presbyterian Church Virginia Leatherman Tennyson Avenue

Girl Scout Leaders Emphasize Timemaking and Homemaking Roles

Last night Mrs. Garland Quar es spoke to the Girl Scout leaders on timemaking and community service across Brownies Intermediates and Senior Scouts. Mrs. Andrew Babb led songs while Mrs. Fred Ritter discussed sports and Quick trigger games as the group closed with a short skit and a call for more adults to attend next Monday.

Garland Quares Dees Andrew Babb E Group Fred Ritter E.sports and Games Oa

Young Adults Class Plans January Meeting at Virginia Orman Home

The Young Adults Class of the church will hold its annual business and social meet at Miss Virginia Orman's home 609 Temnyson Ave Thursday at eight. The project is packing small boxes for members of the class in the armed forces, and attendees should bring cookies for this purpose.

Yterian Church Virginia Orman Temnyson Ave Ursday

Millwood Social Events Report from Mt Airy Ride

The Blue Ridge Hunt met Saturday at Mt. Airy the home of George H. Burwell with many attendees including Alex MacKay Smith M F and numerous ladies. Mr and Mrs A R Dunning dined with Mr and Mrs Benjamin Randolph and daughter Beverley Nelson. Miss Anne Meade departed for Winchester visiting Miss Adelaide Nelson at The Homewood Apartment.

Russell Lamp Robert Ralph Roberts Navy Texas Wesley Kenny James Kenney Richard Breeden Max LeMaster Miss Fishman Dorothy Lamp Walter Stottlemyer Millwood Blue Ridge Hunt Mt. Airy George H. Burwell Alex MacKay Smith George P. Greenhalgh William Donovan Geo. P. Greenhalgh Jrr Edward Jenkins Ewart Johnston Walter Lee Norman Haymaker John Pons Alfred Allen Remount Front Royal A. R. Dunning Benjamin Randolph Beverley Nelson Anne Meade Ion Separare Beas Winchester Adalaide Nelson Homewood

Social Roundup of Visits and Gatherings in Winchester

Local society news notes multiple households hosting dinners tea and weekend guests at residences including Annefield Woodley Bellfield and Springsberry. Persons mentioned include Lt Ted Ayers Mrs Polly Winslow Mrs William Payne Lucy Agnes Mitchell and families like Watkins Dougherty Greenhalgh Barrett and McEliduff plus confirmations of Peter Chew’s return to Nashville hospital care.

William Bell Watkins Annefield Richard E. Dole Earl Boy Mrs. Watkins Polly Winslow Bellfield William Payne Winchester and Son A. Sommaripa New York Miss Winslow Ted Ayers Tom Byrd Byrd Harry Stimpson William Bell Watkins, Jr Graham Dougherty, Jr Agnes Mitchell William Barrett Winchester Clarke Comd Mrs. McEliduff Round Hill

Amory Sommaripa Condition Improves Significantly

The many friends of Amory Sommaripa will be glad to hear that his condition is much improved.

Amory Sommaripa

Allied Bombers Sweep Europe In Night Raids

Unconfirmed reports quote Morgen Tidningen from Stockholm about raids toward Austria with bombs dropped in western Hungary. DNB says Sofia was raided at noon, several planes downed by Nazi and Bulgarian fighters, causing slight damage. Zagreb held a three hour alert while Swiss radio noted alarms in northwest Switzerland around 11 pm.

Stockholm Budapest Morgen Tidningen Austria Hungary DNB Berlin Sofia Zagreb Switzerland

Silver Beaver Awards Highlight Shenandoah Scouts

Henry M. Sydnor and A. N. Staubly received the Silver Beaver award for distinguished service in Scouting. The Shenandoah Area executive committee approved Rock Enon Springs as the camp site, about 15 miles west of Winchester, comprising 570 acres with several springs slated for development.

Esc Martinsburg B. M. Rozel Winchester T. C. Page Berryville M. H. Porterfield Fred Maphis Strasburg John Kerns Hartman C. Vernon Eddy John S. Scully, Jr Eugene B. Cooper D. H. Rodgers Dr. Rodgers Rock Enon Springs Will Fred Jr Boy Scouts of America Shenandoah

Scout leaders urge duty and faith at Martinsburg meeting

Speak wn eaks out H. Hart from the national Boy Scout offices in New York told 140 attendees that today’s youth seek initiative responsibility leadership and religious faith. He noted 375000 civic leaders contribute to the movement as Basil F. Starkey and Col Miller presided with the Martinsburg High School Glee Club performing and Sea Scout Ship No. 1 of Martinsburg organizing ceremonies.

Glaize Wneaks H. Hart National Boy Scout Offices New York America Basil F. Starkey Col. Mniler Ropp Martinsburg High School Glee Club Sea Scout Ship No. 1 Martinsborg

Senate Debates Convict Labor and Bill Consolidation

The Senate considers a resolution to help consolidate bills by allowing the director, with sponsor consent, to advise members on drafting. Convict labor for war crops is debated with Governor Darden opposing normal use. a six month postwar expiry is proposed. The House passes a motor fuel tax refunds bill.

M. P. Sebrell Southampton Darden Commissioner of Corrections Sebrell Leonard G. Muse Roanoke Washington United Nations Senate A. B. C. Board of Stock Norris Battle Advisory Council

Improved Judges Seek Upset In' Game Tonight

The Handley Judges face Hedgesville High in Winchester tonight at 8. Coach Snag Sargent says the team aims for an upset after an away stretch. Hedgesville brings a 3-1 record with a strong defense and recent wins over Berkeley Springs 15-11.

Hedgesville Handley Hedgesville High School Winchester Harpers Ferry Hedgesville Quint Berkeley Springs Eagles

Middletown School Bus Repairs Delayed Reopening Hoped

County schools superintendent Leslie Kline said repairs on the Middletown School bus are being rushed and the school may reopen Friday if completed. An exact reopening date will be announced in the paper.

Leslie Kline Middletown

Chimney Blaze Suppressed at Clifford Street Home

The Windie Fire Company was called to a chimney fire at 125 E Clifford Street around 6 10 yesterday evening. The blaze was extinguished with no damage to the residence.

Windie Fire Company E. Clifford Street

Virginia Senate Debates Lending Rates and Psychiatry Institute

The Virginia Senate considered stringent regulatory features for small loan companies after a failed 1942 bill. A separate proposal by Senator Morton Goode would create a Virginia Institute of Psychiatry under the Department of Mental Hygiene and Hospitals with a 100 bed hospital and training programs. The institute would also develop mental tests and educational materials for use in public schools. Governor Darden had urged such an institution.

Virginia Senate Morton Goode Dinwiddie Virginia Institute of Psychiatry

In Appreciation From the Flickinger Family

The Flickinger Family expresses deep gratitude for the kindness and sympathy shown after the passing of Lt. Walter Stephen Flickinger. They note the enduring kindness of humanity as an anchor of hope amid world hardship.

Walter Stephen Flickinger

Death claim in Staunton ends J W Benner life

James W. Benner, aged about 60, died in Staunton after a period as a patient since fall. Born April 20, 1884 in Jefferson County West Virginia, he leaves wife Mabel M Benner and daughter Sarah Virginia at home, with brothers B Frank Benner and John Ramey and sisters Mrs Tremornt Sichrist and Mrs. John Ramey. Funeral 2:30 pm Thursday at Kurtz funeral home led by Rev E T Clark.

James W. Benner Staunton Jefferson County W. Va Benner James W Sarahs. Benner Mabel M. Benner Sarah Virginia B. Frank Benner Martinsburg Tremornt Sichrist Charles Town John Ramey E. T. Clark Kurtz Funeral Home

AFL Rejects Invitation to London Labor Conference

The American Federation of Labor rejected an invitation to attend a June 5 conference of 37 nations labor unions in London. The AFL executive council said the conference is untimely, includes too many discordant elements, and lacks sponsorship by the International Federation of Trade Unions.

Joseph A. Loftus Miami Fla American Federation of Labor Labor Unions of London AFL Executive Council Internation Federation of Trade Unions

Smash Glass In Stolen Car From Main Street

A 1937 sedan was driven into Thomas Kain at 400 West Main Street and stolen early Saturday morning. The vehicle was found with smashed glass, a broken glove compartment, and torn wiring after the dash board was damaged. Police traced the thief to a nearby Checkerboard Feed Store area.

Thomas Kain Main Street Checkerboard

Grief and Afresh in a Sense Organ Physics Quiz

A compact puzzle note lists clues such as Grief Afresh and Sense organ physics alongside entries like Blue grass and Roman house god. The item appears as a themed wordplay prompt with numbered hints, inviting solution of related terms.

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