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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1945

Page

3

Marriage of Doshia Harford and Canton in Washington

Announcement reports the marriage of Mrs. Doshia Harford, formerly of this town, to Robert F. Canton of Boston. They wed October 10 1944 in Washington at Rev. Smiths home. Mrs. Canton is widow of Roger Harford and daughter of the late Sam Lowns of Haymarket. They will reside in Washington where Canton is employed after a medical Army discharge.

Doshia Harford This Washington, D Co Robert F. Canton Boston Washington Mr. Smith Canton Sam Lowns Haymarket Roger 5. Harford

Red Cross offers modified food planning course

During the food shortage era the Red Cross holds a modified course on buying and planning food. Miss Margaret Flickinger leads discussions in the Northern Virginia Power Company kitchen starting February with night sessions at 7 30 pm on February 13 and afternoon sessions at 2 30 pm on February 14. Participants choose the most convenient session as plans for ongoing discussions are made. The program aims to improve daily food handling and comfort.

Red Cross Margaret Flickinger Northern Virginia Power Company

Berryville Social Events Chronicle January updates

Berryville residents host and welcome visitors including E P Carter from Washington and Red Cross staff. Several service members return from furlough or overseas to Berryville or nearby towns. Church events feature Dr J B Massey Hampden Sydney College and Dr Walter Gunn Virginia Crusade Council speak at mass meeting. Local students attend state board meeting in Richmond. Stickel daughter Freda returns from hospital. Col Joel D Griffing noted in community update.

J. B. Massey Hampden Sidney College Berryville Stone’s Chapel R. K. McDonald Richmond Walter Gunn Norfolk Virginia Conference Crusade Council Duncan Memorial Methodist Church Crusade For Christ Duncan Memorial Marvin Chapel

Record Sub Zero Levels Reached In Many Sections

The northeast faced a cold wave with record sub zero readings and ten deaths attributed to exposure. NYC expected a high of 25 after 18 yesterday, while New England saw gradual moderation later in the day. Snow flurries were forecast in several states as a farmer and his wife hosted 108 overnight guests after wind driven snow blocked cars.

New York New England New York City New Jersey Boston Pittsfield Mass Montpelier Ticonderoga Pellston Sault Ste. Marie Midwest Lower Michigan Centrie Detroit Weather Bureau Ohio West Virginia Pennsylvania Delaware Maryland Virginia District of Columbia Kentucky Tennessee Illinois Churchville N. Y James Ehrmentraut

Daily Hollywood Column by Bob Davis Debuts in Star Daily

A Hollywood column by Bob Davis will start tomorrow in the Winchester Evening Star. Davis, 23, veteran Robbin Coons’s successor, has 15 years writing experience and a bright press background from school papers to UCLA humor. He served briefly with the Army and worked for Associated Press before becoming a Fresno AP correspondent. Born in San Diego, Davis comes from a newsroom family, with five siblings who were all editors. His youthful take aims to pierce Hollywood glamour with solid reporting, aided by his dog Stony.

Hollywood Bob Davis Winchester Evening Star Bob Robbin Coons Pacific Area Associated Press Thomas Chirp 42Th Street Grammar School Los Angeles Mt. Vernon Junior High Blue and White University of California At Claw Ucla Theta Beta Phi Pearl Harbor Army Fort MacArthur California Fresno Calif San Diego George H. Thomas San Diego Sun Cinemaland Stony Bob Thomas

State auditor flags city tax on county property and travel expense reforms

The report cites a $26.20 November disbursement for taxes on Winchester city property and urges review of tax code to allow city taxation of county property. It also urges itemized travel vouchers, ending lump sum allowances, and notes a $250 annual school superintendent allotment lacking itemized statements.

Frederick County Darden Commonwealth Richmond Times-Dispatch Winchester Finance Board Scott County Board of Supervisors School Board and Board of Public Welfare

Victorious Yanks Race On In Luzon Advance

Allied forces push toward Manila as two divisions move along parallel highways from Magalang to San Fernando and on to Manila. Despite pockets of Japanese resistance, advance units report heavy pressure and continued fighting near Rosario and Lingayen Gulf as Maj. Gen. Swift’s First Corps seizes ground. The 25th and 43rd Divisions engage in tough battles around San Manuel and Amling Damortis area.

Magalang Clark San Fernando Pampanga Manila Associated Press Fred Hampson Clark Field Luzon Lingayen Gulf Innis P. Swift Rosario Baguio Amling Damortis San Manuel

Church Services and Schedules in Stephens City Area

Multiple church notices list services for UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST Reliance Charge led by L P Tederick with Sunday worship at 11 am and Holy Communion at 3 pm, Sunday School at 10 am, Christian Endeavor meetings, and a February 2 fellowship supper. Also included are Methodist church itineraries under Rev Walter Smith with monthly Sundays and service times, and Salem Congregation Jubilee schedules with Sunday School at 10 am and preaching at 11 am on Sundays.

United Brethren Inq Christ Reliance L. P. Tederick Stephens City Holy Communion Church OF the Brethren Salem L. R. Dettra Cephas Fahnestock W. L. Riggleman Jubilee Front Royal Pike

Brucetown Methodist Charge Schedules Services and Youth Activities

The Brucetown Methodist Charge lists worship and sermons at Brucetown and nearby churches with concerted services led by Rev. R. O. Bryant, D.D., and church schools under Gen Supt. E E Hall and Myra Payne. Other stations include Macedonia Round Hill and Greenwood with various school times and youth fellowships.

Montague Avenue John Teter Macedonia E E Hall Round Hill Myra Payne Greenwood Audrey Baecher

Christian Church Group J Goode Services and Invitations

The Walnut Springs Bible School holds Morine worship at 11 a.m. Holy Communion and Christian Endeavor at 7.30 p.m. Evening worship at 8 p.m. All are invited. United Brethren Winchester Charge lists Mt. Pleasant and Pleasant Valley with Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. C. E. Society at 7.30 p.m. Pleasant Valley evening service at 8 p.m. Public welcome. Galiste Church of Christ led by C. A. Quenze with Bible School at 10 a.m. and communion at 11:30 a.m. Booster Choir will sing and Hebrews 10:24-25 is quoted. Everyone welcome.

Christian Church Group J Goode Walnut Springs Morine Christian Endeavor United Brethren Church Winchester John E. Oliver Mt. Pleasant C. E. Society Pleasant Valley M. C. E. Society Galiste Church of

Gaineboro Charge Meathodist Church Services Listed

The Rev Herman Strawn, Pastor, invites all to Pine Grove at 11 a.m. Lampe at 3 p.m. Salem at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is warmly welcome to these services.

Gainesboro Herman Strawn Pine Grove Lampe Salem

Home Mission Tabernacle Nain Va Service Times

Sunday School 3:30 p m Prayer and Praise Service Wednesday 7 30 p m Evening worship and sermon 7 30 p m You are cordially invited by Pastor George Helsley

Home Mission Tabernacle Nain George Helsley

Woodbine Full Gospel Tabernacle Services Grimes Va

Woodbine Full Gospel Tabernacle Grimes Va announces Sunday School 10 a m Worship 11 a m Sunday night Christian Endeavor 7 and preaching 8 Communion services Sunday night January 28 Stephen City Lutheran pastor Booze St Pauls Trinity Church Sunday School 10 Morning Worship Sermon A Penny A Day Middletown Methodist Church Rev R B Moore Grace Church School 9 45 11 a m Epworth 2 30 p m Church School 3 30 p m Relief 11 a m Church School 12 noon sermon

Woodbine Full Gospel Tabernacle Grimes Georges. Raines Woodbine Pull St. Paul’s Trinity Church Middletown Methodist Church R B Moore Grace—Church School Dan Leatherman Epworth Relief

Personal obligations cited for ADA Whitlock and Cecil Whitlock

A concise notice lists ADA F. Whitlock and Cecil Whitlock with a date of 1-26-11 regarding their personal obligations. The brief item appears in a local section, naming both individuals and the effective date associated with the filing or matter.

Farmer Bankers Meetings Canceled Amid War Transportation Strain

The Winchester and Frederick County banks canceled the February 12 farmer bank meetings in deference to a Byrnes war mobilization directive and a Clay memo. The aim is to ease overtaxed transport and housing amid wartime needs. Community leaders express disappointment but support postponement until conditions improve.

Winchester Frederick County Farmer-Banker James F. Byrnes Lucius D. Clay Harold G. Brown Palmer Banker Your Org John I. Sloat The Commercial and Savings Bank W. R. Campbell Middletown State Predercik Bank Harold G Shenandoah Valley Nat Bank Lewis M. Afett

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