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.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1944
Page
7
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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