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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1944

Page

8

Engagment of Laura Wood and Lt James P Williams III

Pittsburgh couple announces the engagement of Laura Wood to Lt James Peter Williams III son of Mr and Mrs J Peter Williams Jr of Pittsburgh and Berryville. The wedding is set for Saturday July 22 in Pittsburgh.

George S. Oliver Pittsburgh Desicher Laura Wood James Peter William, III U. S. N. Baon J. Peter Willams, Jr Berryville Williams Nancy Williams Oliver Laura Oliver George Oliver

Local hostess honors holiday on North Washington lawn

Mrs J Mack Noonan entertained about 28 friends and business associates on her North Washington Street lawn Tuesday night for the holiday. Miss Nancy Butler and Miss Barbara Darlington represent West Cork Street Church of Christ at the Young People's Conference at Hood College Freder ck Md. Cp C R Boyce Jr transferred to South Carolina. Cp C Richard Boyce Jr stationed Helena Ark transferred to the Anti Tank Co 346th Inst Ret A P O 448 Fort Jackson S C.

Nancy Butler Barbara Darlington West Cork Street Church of Christ Hood College Frederck C. R. Boyce, Jr South Carolina Cp. C. Richard Boyce, Jr Helena, Ark Anti Tank Co Fort Jackson S. C

Sunday Guests At Elliott Home And Class Outing

Visitors at the Gainesboro home of Dr and Mrs Arthur Elliott included Alfred Cooper and family and several Cooper relatives plus the Gailwood and Pingley groups. The Gainesboro Young Peoples Class enjoyed an outing with Mrs Carlton Ramey featuring swimming and foot racing. Paul Elliott left for Norfolk to visit Mrs Hottinger and her parents Dr and Mrs P J Landis.

Arthur Elliott D4r Alfred Cooper Barbara Evelin Roy Paul Hary Cooper Mary Stanley Cooper F. W. Pingley David Francis Talbert Jerrell Gailwood Elmer DeHaven Delmer Paul McFarland Calvin Ritter Earl Blanchfield J. A. Hottinger Norfolk

Nebraska man visits aunt during July holiday

Mr. Norbert Ree of Maiulton vale Kans an aircraft instructor at Maryland University spent the Fourth of July with his aunt Mrs J D O Connell at her home on the Senseney Road. This was the first time Mrs O Connell had met her nephew.

Norbert Ree Maiultonvale Kans Maryland University J. D. O’connell Senseney Road

Buttses Welcome Daughter Jean Elizabeth

Cpl and Mrs David Butts celebrate the birth of a daughter named Jean Elizabeth on June 27 at Memorial Hospital. The couple are being congratulated by family and friends.

David Butts Memorial Hospital Jean Elizabeth D. D. Brown Memorial Hospital, Winchester

Pvt Roland Mitchell Returns to Kelly Field Texas

Pvt Roland Mitchell, after a two week leave spent with his mother Mrs R G Mitchell at The Glen Clarke, returned yesterday to Kelly Field Texas where he has been stationed for some time.

Roland Mitchell R. G. Mitchell the Glen Clarke Kelly Field Texas

Carper Hosts Fourth of July Social at Paper Mill Road

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Carper entertained friends on the Fourth at their home on Paper Mill Road in honor of George Barnes and wife from Darby Pennsylvania. Guests included Mrs. Robert Boyd Mrs. Carper's mother Mr. and Mrs. Albert Foreman Mrs. Jack Blackburn Mrs. Luther Lowery and Eloise and Ralph Lowery Mr. and Mrs. Lee Courtney and Robert Carper.

Edward Carper Paper Mill Road George Barnes Darby Barnes Robert Boyd Carper Albert Foreman Jack Blackburn Luther Lowery Eloise Ralph Lee Courtney Robert Carper

Local Residents Attend Fourth of July Gatherings

Mrs Leonard Erickson and son Leonard Jr hosted the Fourth of July visit with guests Mr and Mrs Fred Erickson and their sons oe and Clarke from Arlington and Mr and Mrs Herbert Russell. Miss Betty Nichols returned home to Harrisonburg after spending last winter here. Mrs L H Walker of Ellensburg Washington visits Mrs John A Kern on South Cameron Street.

R. C. Kremer Washington, D.C Melvin Snyfer Washington Remer Jonas Rodulgh H. S. Pope Grant New Oxford Gladys D'’Anna Milford Conn Leonard Erickson Leonard, Jr Fred Erickson Oe and Clarke Arlington Herbert Russell Betty Nichols Harrisonburg L. H. Walker Ellensburg, Wash John A. Kern Cameron Street Charles Joyce John Levi Berryville Washington, D. C Gilbert McKown Norwood Fred Lindy Henry Calmes Avon Park Army Air East Fla Malcolm Nettles Jasper Ala Moore Calmes Will Carroll Don Bauman Edna Carroll

Lt Col Dougherty Returns From England To Clarke County Home

Lt Col Graham Dougherty arrived yesterday at his Woodley residence in Clarke county after service in England. He plans an indefinite stay. Miss Mary Barton of Baltimore is visiting the Misses Jones at the Washington Inn for a time.

Dougherty England Graham Dougherty Woodley Clarke County Mary Barton Baltimore, Md Misses Jones Washington Inn

Darden Names Allen To Dental Board

Governor Darden appoints Berryville dentist Dr. D Blanton Allen to the Virginia State Board of Dental Examiners for a four year term from July 1 1944 to June 30 1948. Allen is active in local and state dental groups and is preceded by Dr Ralph B Snapp on the Berryville to State Board lineage.

Darden D. Blanton Allen Berryville Virginia State Board of Dental Examiners State Board of Dental Examiners Ralph B. Snapp Winchester Byrd University of Richmond Medical College of Virginia Allen Junior Board of Trade Lions Club Shawnee Destrict Shenandoah Area Boy Scouts Virginia State Dental Association Northern Virginia Dental Study Club Miss Virginia Bowles Blanton Bowles Allen

Lieut Cocker Rescues Man at Sea

Lt Roland M Cocker who married Miss Annie Parker is commended for rescuing Aviation Cadet John Baxter at sea on Wednesday June 21. The squadron officer praises prompt action good judgment and skillful handling of the plane which kept Baxter uninjured.

Roland M. Cocker Annie Laurie Parker L. A. Parker Berryville John Baxter Baxter

Royal Crown To Play Practice Game

Manager Abner Johnson of 4¢ Royal Crown Cola softball team calls a practice game at Winchester Park Diamond at 6 45 p m. Players who have previously played with the team are asked to report for the session against South End Hose Co.

Abner Johnson Royal Crown Cola Winchester Park South End Hose Co

Berryville Social Notes Highlight Summer Visits

Berryville July social page lists Elizabeth Elsea hosting Alberta Elsea of Washington D C and Arlington. Harold Pagets return from Philadelphia. Anne Howell recovering from major surgery with family visits in Washington. multiple family and military guests travel through Berryville with mentions of Cpl Dorman Affleck and Lt Clive Strangman’s July wedding in Williamsburg.

Berryville Elizabeth Elsea Alberta Elsea Washington, D. C Arlington

Overnight Test Claims Powerful Foot Fungicide

Advertisement for TEOL solution at Boyd's Drug Co promises full strength formula with 90 percent alcohol to penetrate and reach more germs. It claims quick satisfaction with a 35 cent refund from any druggist if not pleased, targeting itchy sweaty or smelly feet.

Boyd’s Drug Co Adv

Social events at Millwood and surrounding area in July

Millwood Virginia social notes list dinner and tea hosts including Mrs. David Donovan and Mrs. Ewart Johnston honoring Pvt. Roland G. Mitchell. Major and Mrs. Gilpin plan trips to Mount Desert Camp Ecole Champlain and Camp Gruber to visit relatives. many local residents attend picnics, dinners, and teas at homes like Clay Hill Edgewood and The Quarters. visitors from Norfolk New York and Baltimore are noted. several families travel or host gatherings through mid July.

Kenneth N. Gilpin Lieut

Social notes from Chattanooga and area events

In Chattanooga Tennessee Mrs. Ewart Johnston hosts Capt. and Mrs. Ewart Johnston at Clay Hill with Frances Wilmer of Baltimore as weekend guest. Earlier Mrs. A R Dunning held a birthday party for her sons Pete and Tommie Friday afternoon.

Ewart Johnston Clay Hill Reginald Williams Countess Vamoyski Mrs. Ewart Johnston Frances Wilmer Baltimore A. R. Dunning Pete Tommie

Dinner at Springs bury honors Williams and guest

Sunday night Mr and Mrs George P Greenhalgh hosted a dinner at Springs bury for Mas and Mrs Reginald A F Williams and their guest Countess Vamoyski. Guests included Mrs George P Greenhalgh Jr Mrs William Donovan Mr and Mrs Walter Lee and Miss Isobel Lee. Monday afternoon Miss Isobel Lee hosted an informal gathering at Rosney for friends.

Agnes Mitchell George H. Burwell George P. Greenhalgh, Jr Sherman Joost, Jr William Bell Watkins, Jr William Payne Samuel Birch Lucy Mitchell Polly Alice Winslow Graham Dougherty, Jr George P. Greenhalgh Springsbury Mas Reginald A. F. Williams Countess Vamoyski William Donovan Walter Lee Isobel Lee Rosney

Posters That Won Prizes Displayed at Handley School Contest

A Red Cross home nursing poster contest by Handley School art students under Miss Katharine Pannill awarded prizes in war stamps. Josephine Hott won first, Marjorie Greer second, Charlotte Jolliffe third. Posters are displayed at J. C. Penney Company window. Red Cross chapter thanks participants.

Red Cross Home Nursing Handley School Katherine Pannill Home Nursing Department of Red Cross J. M. Steck, Jr Josephine Hott Marjorie Greer Charlotte Jolliffe J. C. Penney Company Pannill the Penney Company

Keep the invasion rolling Buy War Bonds today

A wartime appeal urges readers to support the war effort by purchasing bonds. The message emphasizes ongoing mobilization and financial sacrifice as part of national duty. The item frames bonds as a rapid, practical way for citizens to contribute to victory.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Peter Williams Miss Oliver Norman Athey New York Sh. Athey Virginia Athey Sh .Athey G. T. Bradbury Gertrude Barton Robert Barton South Washington Street Agnes Morrison Daniel Gold Frank Crawford Martha Moffett M. H. Bittinger Mary Bittmeer Susan Ray Kuykencall Sophie Baker Frances Vaughan Farley Massey Winchester Colored Choral Society Coleman Dunn Grace Lutheran Women's Auxiliary Woman's Auxiliary The Grace Lutheran Church Jennie Green Loudoun Street Methodist Youth Fellowship Methodist Church Gainesboro June DeHaven Rachel Hodges United Brethren Church John Culler N. Stewart Street Libby Brubmack Brooks’ Pharmacy Couatinei Simplex Huntsberry Front Royal Mrs. O'Connell Nephew Pvt Edward Carpenter Mrs. Leonard Erickson Gaunt’s Drug Store Uae Pett Dental Board Lieut Cocker Main St Berryville Social Notes Harold Pagets Philadelphia Anne Thomas Howell Washington Hospital Miss Howell Tom Howell Ernest Brown Allen McDonald Fort Belvoir Gray Beverley J. B Beverley Richmond Rosemont Eddy Joyce Chambersburg, Pa Harold Farrington Elizabeth Beverley Cpl Dorman Affleck California R. K. McDonald Manse Massannetta Ruth McDonald J. C. Siler Tinkling Springs Augusta County Massanetta William Levi Andrew LaValle Ami Wynkoop George Wynkoop Claude Feltner Charles Feltner Wilmington Del A. L. Crumpler Lowell Crumpler Roanoke Anne Ashford Wattles Clive Arnold Strangman U.S. N Bruton Williamsburg Miss Wattles Thos. Lippitt Wattles William Wattles Mary Lippitt William Beverley Palmer Beverley Camp Carysbrook Christiansburg Millicent Reynolds David H. Allen Glen Allen Allens Henry Reynolds Montie Royston Michigan Jake Blake and Royston Seaman A. Chester Brown Charleston Pat Reid Mary Meade Osborne A. P. Osborne A. F. Robertson Betty Robertson Thomas Wheeler Wheeler Lucy Wheeler Betty Russell Jack Russell Camp Pickett Dorothy Racksley War Price and Rationing Board Office Wildwood, N. J George Skelton Virginia Maryland David T. Roadsey Oscar Hamilton Charlotte Hudson Margaret and Ann Hudson Virginia Keffer Edith and Verta Racer Racer Gladys Racer Lester H. Morgen, Sr Ville LaRue Lester H. Morgan, Jr Louise Morgan Lovett Brothers N. Loudoun St Pife Company Millwood David Donovan Roland G. Mitchell William Bell Watkins Charlotte Meade Edgewood Robert Hughes Mr. White Helen and Catherine Beatty Tom H. B. Meade Louis B. Meade Mr. Meade Anne Mead Daly Hill Charles Conrad Lewis Lewis Nature Doan Tode Tuttle Lem Tweedle Chatanooga, Tenn the Commercial & Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Miller Bros Moling and Cather Winchester Poultry Company C. F. Nicholas Timberlake Daily Crossword Indigo Piatria SDIAI Ainta
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