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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1943

Page

8

Missionary Couple Farewell From Winchester United Brethren

Socials from Mt Pleasant Pleasant Valley and Otterbein Guild cohosted a farewell party in the Winchester United Brethren Church social room for Rev and Mrs Leslie O Shirley who depart for Sierra Leone West Africa later this month. The program opened with a brief service followed by fellowship games and refreshments as gifts and cash were presented.

Mt. Pleasant Pleasant Valley Otterbein Guild Winchester United Brethren Church Leslie O. Shirley Sierra Leone Dakar West Africa R. F. Hicks L. G. Bridges Shirley Winchester United Brethren Church Mount Pleasant Red Bud Ora Bailey Mesdames C. R. Boyce Edwin Ritter Dee Leng

Red Cross June chapter report details volunteer work and clinics

Treasurer reports a balance of 4929.80. May activities include three Junior First Aid classes at local schools, a 17 member Nutrition class led by Miss Margaret Flickinger, and a May 7 8 blood donor clinic with 325 pints donated and 495 volunteers. First Aid totals cover 8 standard and 5 advanced classes with 109 and 46 members respectively. Staff helped daily at the clinic, with 12 staff on duty and Penney Building staffed before the clinic. Nurses aides, canteen, motor corps, sewing, knitting, and war relief garments totaled multiple hours and items, and the Canteen Corps offered patient nourishment and volunteers.

Red Cross Aa School Sidney Hight School Margaret Flickinger Virginia Barr Opal Solenberger Joe Sumption George Reading Gertrude R. Peery George Dove Cecil Grim Gaynel Reading Penney Motor Corps Charlottesville U. S New York

Visiting Brady Family From Providence Arrives in Winchester

Dr and Mrs J J Brady and three children from Providence Rhode Island arrived in Winchester about ten days ago to visit Mrs Brady's sisters and will stay until next week. The item lists multiple local visits and engagements including Robert Baker in Washington Nancy Warrick Larrick in Washington Ruth Oiler and son visiting Berryville and other social notices from the area.

J. J. Brady Providence R. I Winchester Baker D. C Robert Baker Washington Mrs. Baker

Local Soldier Parents Welcome Baby Boy Robert Gordon

PFC Talmadge Lofton announces the birth of son Robert Gordon on July 3 at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Lofton is stationed at Camp Deale Maryland and Mrs Lofton is formerly Ruth Chapman of Frederick County. Mrs Lofton’s father is not listed here. Auxiliary Evelyn O Ritenour arrives at Fort Devens Massachusetts for WAAC training. Julia V Steele visiting Dellingers in Braddock Street.

PFC Lofton Ritenour Ft. Devens Evelyn O. Ritenour Fort Devens Mass Co. 6 31St Regiment WAAC Tetter

Park To Play Stephens City Here Sunday

The Park hosts Stephens City this Sunday at 3. Henderson is expected to pitch for Stephens City while Hill will start for the Park under Sandy Baker. Stephens City seeks revenge after the Park shut them out in their last meeting.

Stephens City Remount Middletown Henderson Hill Sandy Baker

Local Notices From Roanoke and Vicinity

Weekend visitors and family gatherings are listed among residents in Virginia and surrounding areas. Names include Sgt. Harrison Keeler at Camp Lee and several residents visiting relatives, with notes on illness and travel during July and the weekend.

Visitors to Ogden Home Welcome Guests from Far and Near

In Middletown Virginia on July 8 visitors gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs E V Ogden. Guests included Harry Hicks from Arlington Kate Toskan der from New York City and Mrs C R Curtis of the town. Also visiting are Mrs N E Elsen of Alexandria and relatives report Frank Fisher of Washington DC spent the weekend with the Fishers and Davidson families.

Middletown E. V. Ogden Harry Hicks Arlington Kate Toskander New York City C. R. Curtis N. E. Elsen Alexandria R. A. Larrick Frank Fisher Washington, D. C

Local social notes and visits across Washington area

Mrs Marie Heitman of Washington D C visits son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Donald Lincoln Pvt Harry Jenkins on a month furlough from Camp Maxey Texas at his parents Mr and Mrs John Jenkins Audrey McInturff visits friends in Baltimore Mrs Giles Miller and children of Bealton spend weekend here with her parents Mr and Mrs George Mrs Philpott wife of Rev Philpott of Bainesboro visits daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Don Borden at their Church street home Mrs Harvey Stephens of Philadelphia in critical condition at Winchester Memorial Hospital a near relative of the Clarke family Raymond Headley and children visit Reliance with Mrs ah Weirick Tom Sperry and daughters Ruth and Lois Sperry staying with relatives in Washington and Silver Springs Md Ainsworth Sperry buys Mrs B V Gore property on Church street known as Mrs Frank Willeys place New stone steps added at side entrance of Mr and Mrs Sam O Neals Main Street home Walter McCauley of Sparrows Point Md spends weekend with family

Marie Heitman Washington, D. C Donald Lincoln Harry Jenkins Camp Maxey Texas John Jenkins Audrey McInturff Baltimore Giles Miller Bealton George Philpott Bainesboro Don Borden Church Street Harvey Stephens Philadelphia Winchester Memorial Hospital Stephens Clarke Raymond Headley Reliance Ah Weirick Tom Sperry Ruth Lois Spery Washington Silver Springs Ainsworth Sperry B. V. Gore Frank Willey Sam O'Neal Main Street Walter McCauley Sparrow’s Point

Dial 3424 For Your Socials

By dialing 3424 you may let your friends know when you entertain, have guests, are going away, or have returned home. The Star will glad to publish all such matters on this page.

Doolittle Seeks Calling Cards For Berlin Visit

Jimmy Doolittle plans personal calling cards for a proposed hurried trip to Berlin to see Adolf Hitler after Mussolini. His wife, Mrs James H Doolittle, noted a letter requesting summer attire and cards. Berlin papers asked to copy the memo and details.

Baltimore Jimmy Doolittle U. S Tokyo Adolf Hitler Poin Western Electric James H. Doolittle Africa Hitler Berlin Mussolini

Also Mentioned on This Page

Leslie Shirley Mrs. Brady Nancy Gray Warrick Nancy Gray Larrick Mrs. Herbert Larrick West Clifford Street Ruth Oiler Berryville Ruth Oiler and Tittle Son Osborne T. Oiler, Jr Fort Worth, Texas Henry Oiler Mrs. Loring Wright South Cameron Street Sine Rthday Gilbert Sine Charles Street E.S. Bayliss Tene Guy Line Connie Sue Eugene Sine Opal Louise Gilbert Eugene Ida Kline Margaret Peyton Marshall Front Royal Souwart Street Charles Noyes Tyndell Calvary Episcopal Church McGuire City William P. McGuire Sheila Hunter McGuire Northaddock Street Margaret Clarke Marshall, Va Braggs Arthur Dunlap Purcell Plank Brady Frances Evans David E. Satterfield IMI Anne Elizabeth Powell Wayland Bacon Powell Blacksburg Lynchburg Anne Elizabeth Dave Edward Satterfield Dave Ed Richmond, Professional Institute College of William and Mary Ensign Satterfield St. Christophers School Anacostia University of Richmond Phi Gamma Delta Fleet Ramey-Kern Mississippi Camp van Dorn Mae Kern Eugene Kern Harpers Ferry W. Va William Ramey French Ramey Charles Town Robert Carin Shepherd College Millville Berryville High School Charles Town High School Virginia National Guard Peoples Supply Co Oan Henry Osler Caroline Frazed Major Johnson Goodwin Frazer Deltaville Caroline Henderson Walter Alvin Johnson United States Marine Corps C. S. Johnson Ronanke Joe Deeds Middleway Mrs. J. R. Ware Frank Humston Leetown Methodist Sunday School Brooks’ Pharmacy Huntsberry Gaunt’s Drug Store WRG Sack Wank i sSewendlee Commercial and Savings Bank of Virginia State Corporation Commission United States Eee Guara Eo Ee Aegis TOTAL Seeteneat Herbert S. Larrick John S. Sloat Herbert State of Virginia Frederick Virginia Ritter Miss Steele Mrs. Dellinger Julia V. Steele St. Petersburg Fla Mrs. L. K. Dellinger North Braddock Street Maynard Rogers John Leight Dorothy Kearns J. M. Kearns Kearneysville E. Netta Rogers Lucile Ruble J. Howard Cather, Jr Naval University of Virginia Howard Cather South Washington Street Edith Dunn Jean Whitham Dodge City, Kansas Miss Whithams Gordon T. Whitham South Pacific WEW Ireland Green Abuke Bougainville Kula Gulf Solomons New Guinea Munda Rendova Island Viru Harbor New Georgia Rekata Bay Santa Isabel Island Salamaua Lae Rabaul Truk Southwest Pacific Strong Vila Bairoko U. S. Navy International Soundphoto Anita Ball Park Harrison Keeler Camp Lee Saah Jane George Clark Alberta Martin Walter Hoffman E. B. Wolford Mary E. Edmondson Dallas Tuck Jeanette Linwood Roanoke Loretta Miller Nannie Miller A. M. Smith Joseph Harold Wellings Boston New Georgia Island International Sound Ticonderoga Ompany Cammer Tire CO Handley School Doolittle the Commercial and Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corp Timberlake Moling & Cather Service Department Reddy Kilowatt Northern Virginia Power CO the Food Center N. Main ST DIAL Tor Rinso Swan N. B. C. Graham Tienlines U. 8 Canning
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