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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1944

Page

7

Winchester Pair to Wed Texas Native in Fall

Miss Anne Douglas Seal announces engagement to Preston K. Penn, son of Horace Penn Sr. of Fort Worth. Both plan marriages in Burling ton North Carolina where they work, with the wedding set for late fall.

John H. Seal Anne Douglas Seal Preston K. Penn Miss Seal Regina Dull Penn Horace Penn Fort Worth Texas Mr. Penn Burlington N. C

Batt Engagement and Dated Nuptials Highlight Local News

Mrs. Ernest B. Batt of Cross Junction announces the marriage of daughter Roxanna Muriel Batt to Brown Collins of Grimes Virginia. The ceremony occurred July 8 at the parsonage with Rev. John Teter presiding. The bride wore dusty blue sheer crepe. She is Gainesboro High School 1944. The groom farms in Frederick County.

Ernest B. Batt Cross Junction Roxanna Muriel Batt Brown Collins Clyde B. Collins Collins Grimes John Teter Ontague Avenue Methodist Church Gainesboro High School Frederick County

Births and medical notices in Winchester area

Birth announcements feature Mr and Mrs Howard Cain of 236 East Street welcoming a daughter born July 8 at Winchester Memorial Hospital. The Oates family at Capon Bridge greet a new baby on July 9, and the Gregories of Martinsburg announce a baby girl born July 10. Other items note Dorothy Harbaugh’s return from Madison College and plans to enter as a freshman in September, plus several hospital and home return updates for local residents.

Howard Cain East Street Winchester Memorial Hospital Cains Ronald Kenzel Oates Capon Bridge Forbes Gregory Winchester Avenue Martinsburg Gregory Myrtle Morrison Stephenson National Fruit Products Co Dorothy Harbaugh Nancy Harbaugh Madison College Harrisonburg Miss Harbaugh Heishman Herbert R. Heishman South Braddock Street

Winchester Girl Scouts Camp at White Rock August 2 16

Winchester Girl Scouts will camp at White Rock from August 2 to 16 with Miss Helen Massey as director. The program will include Red Cross swimming staff and two first aid instructors, a full waterfront, and food oversight by Bernard. Equipment needs are urged from local citizens to support the camp.

White Rock Winchester Helen Massey Massey New England Mary Beattie Red Cross Red Cross Aequatic School Bernard Herbert Solenberger Leicester Street Eugene Cooper Ray Garrabrandt

With Our Men In The Service

Pvt Walter E Renner is now stationed at Camp Croft South Carolina having entered the service April 12 1944. His parents Mr and Mrs Charles Renner will share his address for letters. Kinzel B Grubbs Jr of France writes he is busy as a member of Company I 116th Infantry. Ralph E Lamp told his mother Mrs Russell Lamp of Kernstown he arrived in France with letters dated June 14 and July 7. Sgt Elmer S Trenary known as Cocky writes from France June 10 21 24 letters saying troops are well fed and life easier. Sgt Elmo Fringer reports a machine gun wound in his left hip in England hospital and requests letters via his sister. Sgt H Melvin MacFarland MacDill Field Fla reassigned to a bomber crew as radio operator and gunner. Berryville High School graduate June 1943 and son of Mrs Jennie MacFarland.

Pvt Walter E. Renner Camp Croft 5S. C Kerns Orchards Charles Renner Kinzel B. Grubbs Fairview Avenue Cpl Kinzel B. Grubbs, Jr France 116Th Infantry Ralph E. Lamp Russell Lamp Kernstown Ethel M. C Trenary Geenwalt Avenue Sgt Elmer Trenary Fom Elmo Fringer Gilbert Willis England H. Melvin MacFarland MacDill Field Fla Sgt. MacFarland Berryville High School Jennie MacFarland Highland Avenue

Mt Williams yard party draws large crowd

Mt Williams Virginia July 12 Mrs K L Bell and Mrs Grant Wilkins entertained many visitors including Ada Russell Betty Fox David Braithwaite and son Wilson from Mt Williams Winchester Baltimore and Chicago last Thursday Mr and Mrs Leonard Williams with children Donald and Anne visited Ernest Ashwood on Sunday Mrs Winfred Ambrose is vacationing with Elmer Ambrose The Mr Williams Debating Society yard party was a success and drew a large crowd.

MT. Williams K. L. Bell Grant Wilkins Ada Russell Betty Fox David Braithwaite Wilson Winfred Ambrose Perry Sager R. B. Hinds Winchester Madge Fauver Irene Baltimore Robert Combs Chicago Ill

Favors Break For Office Workers

New York report states Dr. Victor G. Heiser urged employers to loosen summer dress codes. Heiser recommended short sleeves and no neckties for July and August to improve health as heat affects workers.

New York Victor G. Heiser

White Hall Church notices and social gatherings

The White Hall community reports July activities including Adult Bible Class at Carter Luttrell home, yard party by Ladies Aid, visits to Winchester Memorial Hospital, and upcoming preaching at White Hall Church on July 16. Attendees include Luttrell, Strother, Luttrell, Barr families, and others from White Hall and Greenspring.

White Hall Church Carter Luttrell Walter Apsete Floyd Luttrell Frank Strother Sakis McKee Virginia Stiles Ollie Lodge Sue Snider Ray Ashton Myrnia Tommy of Greenspring Albert Luttrell Nancy Winchester Memorial Hospital Sue Bramn Newton Harmon Ernest Luttrell Delphia Harmon Wilf Lamp Edgar Smoke Ollie Lamp White Hall Shockeysville Church B. F. Strother Walter Anderson Ross McKee Ambrose Whitacre Catherine

Sixteen Finish Red Cross Course Here

The Winchester-Frederick County Chapter of the American Red Cross awarded certificates for completing the Staff Assistance Course. Recipients include Mrs. Sloan Kuykendall, Mrs. Jack Pamplin, Mrs. Roy Cather, Mrs. Dick Atwood, Mrs. Garland Quarles, Mrs. Lewis Allen, Mrs. Glenn Seabright, Miss Jane Bickers, Mrs. James A. Mason, Mrs. Earl Clowser, Mrs. Laurence Miller, Mrs. James N. Mason, Mrs. Allen Tawthorne, Mrs. W. L. Dudley, Mrs. David McMillan, Mrs. Stewart Bell Jr., and renewal for Mrs. Charles Getzen­danner.

Winchester-Frederick County The American Red Cross Sloan Kuykendall Jack Pamplin Roy Cather Dick Atwood Garland Quarles Lewis Allen Glenn Seabright Jane Bickers James A. Mason Earl Clowser Laurence Miller James N. Mason Allen Tawthorne W. L. Dudley David McMillan Stewart Bell, Jr Charles Getzendanner

Nazis Unconcerned About U S Presidential Election

Berlin radio broadcast for foreign consumption says Roosevelt's fourth term acceptance caused no surprise in Berlin circles. German attitude reportedly holds that U S military and political issues at stake will not be swayed by the American president.

Associated Press Berlin Radio Roosevelt Berlin Germany United States

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