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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1943
Page
6
A social feature shows mothers and their children born in the summer of 1942 gathered with families. The scene includes Mrs. Douglas DuShane and her daughter Virginia among the group, captured in a candid, celebratory portrait.
A GA A outing called a delightful plank ride hosted by Parson Nelson. Members and guests traveled from the Elks Club to Mrs Wyatt Knara’s home for a lawn supper of chicken, with poppies in the yard. Committee included Mrs Hunt and Mrs Seabright. War Stamp sale planned for July 22 to support Shangri-La.
Mr and Mrs Strosnider announce birth of a son at Winchester Memorial Hospital Mrs Jessie Vincent former spouse Miss Mary Frances Wilson remains under observation at the same hospital Miss Marie Craig of Alexandria visits Winchester for time with Miss Wilson Mrs Paul Rosenberger shows improvement Capt Paul Rosenberger returns to duty in El Cajon Cal Mr and Mrs Bradfield announce birth of a daughter Mrs Gardener returns home from hospital Miss Barbara Ann Strode of Boyce undergoes tonsilectomy Mr and Mrs Larrick welcome a son at Winchester Memorial Hospital Mr and Mrs S R McKee Berryville announce birth of a 11 pound son Samuel William Lois Anderson formerly of R F D No 2 is mother Mrs Ralph Anderson of Laurel Md welcomed a son
A baby weighing 10 1 2 pounds was born on July 14 to Mrs. Anderson formerly Miss Kathleen Jenkins of Winchester. Mrs Garland Lloyd near Millwood is recovering well after a major operation at Memorial Hospital last week.
The Little Garden Club will be entertained Monday afternoon at three thirty by Mrs John Minne gerode at her home 218 South Washington street. The exhibit of the day will be a cool table arrangement by groups of four. The wedding of Miss Elizabeth Lynne Emerick to Mr Prescott Huidekoper will take place in Charleston West Virginia August 21.
The American Red Cross forms a global chain of comfort for soldiers and sailors at Iceland Britain North Africa Middle East India China Australia and the South Pacific with 2171 overseas workers plus 800 in camp service and 435 in hospital service. Lieut and Mrs Baldwin announce a son born June 30 at Junction City Hospital Kansas and other local notices follow.
Ben Belchie, Campaign Chairman, appeals to townspeople to donate one dollar for War Stamps to fund a new 131 million dollar aircraft carrier. He cites prisoners of war, Doolittle flyers, and the aim to strike Tokyo, urging shared sacrifice to end Japanese aggression.
The Surgical Dressing Room closed at 9 o clock yesterday and will stay shut until the next quota of material arrives. Mrs Cordelia D Wolf administrator of the Volunteer Special Services of the Eastern Area Red Cross told the local chapter delays in shipments have occurred. The War Department handles materials and may issue a contract with manufacturers. delivery times vary due to raw material, labor, and transport issues. Volunteers will be advised of closures and the aim remains stock for Army depots at all times.
Sidney J. Eginton told deputies he was beaten by footpads who took his watch and jewelry valued at 136 dollars and pleaded to recover his brand news gasoline book in Los Angeles on July 16.
Stockholm telegram says Italian commentators deny German redeployments from the Russian front. It reports Italians are mainly defending themselves and not receiving external manpower or air support, according to Rome dispatches to Dagens Nyheter.
In the Court Of The Trial Justice Jacob Ellis Randall Jr of Middletown VA speeding fined $5 and costs. Judge Edwards heard Ralph Benner of Clear Brook charged with unlawfully leaving the scene of an accident injuring Mr and Mrs Clarence LaFollette. Defendant held for grand jury.
Nylon from coal air and water will power bomber tires under wartime demand. E I Dupont De Nemours reports the first nylon yarn shipment will go to tire and rubber makers this month to withstand high speed landings and braking stresses.
In Mora county New Mexico a man was tried on a wife’s testimony that he turned into a frog and bit her. The charge was changed from witchcraft to disorderly conduct. The tale was recounted at a Western Folklore conference by Herbert O. Brayer, noting lingering witchcraft beliefs and a Santa Fe drugstore trend in love potions.
About 60 head of bred sows open gilts and boars from leading Virginia herds will go under the hammer at the stock yards in Winchester on Friday August 6 at 1 o clock. Auction announced by George C Herring secretary of the Virginia Purebred Swine Breeders Association Blacksburg Va Berkeshires Duroc Jerseys Hampshires and Poland Chinas to be offered.
James C. Watson, treasurer for over 20 years of the Virginia Fire and Marine Insurance Co., fell from a third floor rear window of the five story building on East Main Street. He was 52 and found at 8 a.m. in an areaway one floor below street level. Watson had 35 years with the firm, had been in poor health, and recently returned to duties. He was a communicant of Ginter Park Presbyterian Church.
Will Tryman 72 colored of Franklintown West Virginia died at his home this morning. He is survived by his wife Emma Jane Tryman a son Willis Tryman and daughter Jane Tucker Tryman. His son is stationed on the West Coast with the armed forces. Also surviving are a sister and two brothers Rachel Johnson Chester Tryman Charles Town WV and James Tryman Hagerstown MD. Funeral arrangements await word from his son.
Civil court records show Edith Wigginton of Winchester charged with larceny. Judge Rice suspended 12 months on condition she pays costs.
In the Clerk's Office of the Corporation Court of Winchester Virginia on July 9 1943 Jennie E Copenhaver sues M M Lynch Administrator of Cora Cain and others for specific performance of a contract to devise property and provide board or to recover value and for general relief An affidavit notes unknown heirs may reside outside the state The order requires appearance within ten days of publication and publication weekly for four weeks in the Winchester Evening Star with a court copy posted by July 19 1943.
Miss Zoe Lemley on three week vacation returns from Washington. Wilbur Richards of the U S Navy returns to Key West after visiting his father Charley Richards. Mrs C C Rhodes leaves for Culpeper to visit her parents. Sgt and Mrs Haines and others motor to Capon Bridge for dinner with friends. Mrs Mattie Lemley visits John Ward family. Sidney Carbaugh ill at home. Mrs Boyd Major Steele plans to join husband in Australia. Cpl Cecil Painter returns to Seattle after furlough. Eugene Terault granted furlough from Maine hospital and visits with wife and parents. Mrs E M Steele returns home from Harrisonburg. Julian Steele family visiting Gilbert Davidson and son in Washington. Lutheran group to Massanetta Springs for training school. Local boys Louie Yancey Donald Ailes Perry Lee Mauck Ralph Grim to join army August 2. Eldridge Lemley and family noted in attendance.
Sunday School will be at 37 p.m. All are invited to all services. Mr. Prank Card is spending life here this week. Mrs. Helen Ailes and two children returned home last Sunday after visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Prank Card. Mrs. Carl Bock and Miss Freda Bock spent Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.B.
A compact puzzle answer hints at a Hebrew term meaning weight and a mind dwelling alone near the stables. the item reads like a historical wordplay clue.
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