Winchester Women Host Fundraiser and Local Notices
The Winchester Post 21 Veterans of Foreign Wars and its Women's Auxiliary hosted a successful lawn party on the Plaza to aid the Newton D. Baker Hospital rehabilitation program in Martinsburg. Refreshments sold out. music by McIlwee's Municipal Band. Men from Company 115 Virginia State Guards attended in uniform. Various local notices follow, including service members returning from furloughs and travels, a birth announcement for Thomas Scott Grim in Winchester Memorial Hospital, a marriage announcement for Linda Wray Howell and Elsen Hawkins, and several visits and relocations among area residents.
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Winchester Post No. 21
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Women’s Auxiliary
Newton D. Baker Hospital
Martinsburg
Mcllwee
Virginia State Guards
Miss Moling Accepts Position In Jackson
Miss Jean Moling daughter of Mrs J Henry Moling Jr of North Braddock street left Thursday for Jackson Mississippi where she has accepted a position as secretary in the Presbyterian Church of that city. She is a Handley School graduate class of 1938 Winchester School of Business alumna of Belhaven College and completed training in Religious Education at the General Assemblys School in Richmond Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Moling
J. Henry Moling
North Braddock Street
Jackson
Mississippi
Presbyterian Church
Moling
Handley School
Clas
Winchester School of Business
Belhaven College
Presbyterian College
General Assembly
Oe School
Richmond
Willey Boys Return To Georgetown
Willey boys Philip and Howard Wil ley have returned to Georgetown after weeks with grandparents Mr and Mrs George Miller. Miss Mildred Pumphrey of Washington visits Miss Jessie Markwood on South Braddock street. Dr and Mrs S M Bittinger and relatives from Black Mountain Summerlee Hampden Sydney Fredericksburg return home after severe days with Mrs J B Bittinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Miller
George Miller
East Corkstret
Gasegetown
Rheabeth Beach
Willey
Georgetown
Philip
Howard Willey
Mr. and
Mildred Pumphrey
Washington
Jessie Markwood
South Braddock Street
S. M. Bittinger
Black Mountain
N.C
W. P. Bittinger
Summerlee
W. Va
M. H. Bittinger
Hampden Sydney
C. L. Bittinger
Anne and
Charles, Jr
Fredericksburg
J. B. Bittinger
Local social notes from Middletown Virginia July gathering list
Miss Mildred Grim and Malcolm Brumback honored at dinner hosted by Prof and Mrs Hoover. Furloughs and visits cited including John Wert returning to Sayonne base, Martha Reely’s return from Richmond, and several residents traveling to Washington Baltimore and Berryville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Mildred Grim
Stephens City
Malcolm Brumback
Pearl Harbor
J. Denis Hoover
John Wert
George Wert
Sayonne
Mrs. Virginia Ridgely Dies in Maryland
Mrs. Virginia Thelma Ridgely, 46, wife of Dr. I. O. Ridgely, died yesterday in Roland Park Maryland. She was a daughter of the late James A. Sellman of Baltimore and mother was from Winchester. She visited Winchester and Clarke county often and is survived by her husband a son and a brother. Funeral services set for 11 oclock Monday at the family home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Beardsworth
Berryville
Roland Park
Virginia Thelma Ridgely
I. O. Ridgely
Whitacre Berryville's oldest citizen dies at 85
T. W. Whitacre aged 85 longtime Berryville resident and former commercial photographer died at his home after a period of illness. He lived in Berryville fifty one years and served as assistant Commissioner of Revenue for Clarke county and as Berryville tax collector before retiring. He leaves wife Mamie Worthington and three children C L Whitaker Arthur W Whitaker and Mrs Hope Walters along with grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services Sunday at 6 pm at John H Enders Funeral Home Berryville with Rev Herbert Bean and pallbearers named. Interment in Green Hill Cemetery.
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T. W. Whitacre
Berryville
Mr. Whitaker
Berlin Building
South Church Street
Clarke County
Snowden
Elizabeth Whitaker
Wardensville
W. Va
van Beuren Furnace
Cedar Creek Valley
van Beuren
Mamie Worthington
Charlottesville
C. L. Whitaker
Waynesboro
Arthur W. Whitaker
Norfolk
Hope Walters
Lima
Peru
John H. Enders Puneral
Herbert Bean
Edinburg Methodist Church
Ralph M. Ware
Edward N. Barnett
Roy E. Potts
Louis N. Stolle
Hugh G. Owens
E. G. Coiner
Green Hill Cemetery
Republicans Will Cover Country In Their Campaign
In Columbus Ohio on July 29 Governor Bricker announced that Thomas E Dewey and John W Bricker will run a national campaign starting about September 1 with a full thorough and aggressive plan Bricker and party leaders said the strategy may adapt to solid south states as events unfold Dewey may make one or two Ohio speeches and Bricker encouraged his arrival Bricker spoke after returning from Albany New York with the Republican nominee and party chairman Herbert Brownell Jr
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Thomas E. Dewey
John W. Bricker
Bricker
Albany
N. Y
Herbert Brownell, Jr
South
Dewey
Ohio
Change Archery Class Schedule at Winchester Recreation
The Winchester Recreation Department announces a schedule change for Archery classes. Classes meet Tuesdays and Fridays at 7:30 p.m. on Handley playground, weather permitting, for ages over 13. Beginners may learn from the instructor. bring arrows if available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Recreation Department
Roe
Harriett Ellicott
Civilians Granted More Bicycles in August Quota Increase
The Office of Price Administration announced that adults will receive 2,000 more bicycles in August than July. The August quota totals 27,000 after releases from regional and national reserves. July allocation was 19,500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Office of Price Administration
Communications Reopen Between Stockholm and Berlin
Stockholm reports communications with Berlin restored after being cut off since Friday due to an Allied air attack. Telephone lines to Sweden and Switzerland remain out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Berlin
Sweden
Switzerland
Modern 6 room house with heat bath and lights
Five thousand five hundred dollars buys a 6 room house with modern heat lights and bath. Also a 5 room modern house on close to 1 acre land offered at 5000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Best
German Armor Is Dealt Hard Blow by U S Ninth Air Force
U S Ninth Air Force pilots reported seventy German tanks knocked out in the Granville Villedieu area in France. Thirty-four more tanks were damaged or destroyed and about a thousand motor vehicles were attacked as German transport was clogged on retreat. A senior air force officer called it the best day yet, with careful verification to remove duplicates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninth Air Force
France
Granville Villedieu
Air Force
Ceiling prices for edible beans rise five percent
The Office of Price Administration announced a five percent increase in retail ceiling prices for dry edible beans effective August 2 The War Food Administration urged a 50 cent per hundred pounds parity rise with 25 cents added to F O B prices and 15 cents as a margin for first handlers New ceilings list three bean types with processor and dealer rates including U S No 1 pea beans pinto beans and red kidney beans
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Office of Price Administration
OPA
War Food Administration
U. S
Rev. Norman Cooper To Teach Bible Class
The Rev. Norman Cooper will teach the Grace Lutheran Church Men's Bible Class at 9 45 tomorrow morning. Members and visitors are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Cooper
Grace Lutheran Church
YOUR HEALTH Dr Clender authoritative art article
Dr Clender presents authoritative health guidance in a feature on daily wellness. Practical tips, medical context, and cautionary notes accompany explanations of common conditions and preventative steps for readers seeking reliable medical insight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Clender
Public Sale of Desirable Residence in Frederick County
Special Commissioners under a 1944 decree will sell at public auction in Winchester at noon on Saturday August 5 1944 a 42 acre parcel with a two story brick dwelling on Martinsburg Turnpike just north of Winchester city limits. One third cash with the balance in two equal annual installments bearing 6 percent interest, secured by deed of trust and fire insurance. auctioneers Dunn and Duvall. W E Edwards Special Commissioner. H R Kern. Clerk Lee N Whitacre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Funk
Cora B. Funk
Frederick County
Virginia
Winchester
Martinsburg
W. H. Funk
Dunn & Duvall
W. E. Edwards
H. R. Kern
Lee N. Whitacre
City and County Realty Transfers Summary
Frederick County transfers include H. S. Larrick to C. W. Franks for 17 lots in Linden Heights with consideration 1, 80. Helena Stone to Elizabeth Benner for a 6 acre parcel with improvements and undivided interests. Ella R. Benner to Helena Stone for reciprocal undivided interest. P. R. Ungeretux to Homer Crouse on Timber Ridge Road for 65. Charles F. Nelson and spouse to Owen Peer for land on Paddy Run in Back Creek with 400. Release deed by H. F. Minter to release lien on 3 Opequon lots with 5. Right of Way by John H. Myers to Northern Virginia Power Co. across property. Winchester city transfers include Jos. B. Newlin as executor to Corrine and Elizabeth Grim for 425 & Loudoun St property at 4,550. Elizabeth D. Reynolds to Allen B. Gray for lot on W. Clifford St at 10. John Thomas Kremer to R. Edgar Myers for property at 1446 Shryock Ave plus adjacent lot at 7,500. T. G. Scully to H. K. Sennham for two lots on Academy Lane at 1. Ida Catherine Prospt to Edward A. Milubin for Orchard Ave lot at 10. Frank W. Magruder to W. L. Bush for improved property on N. Loudoun Street with 10.
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H. S. Larrick
C. W. Franks
Stonewall District
Linden Heights
Helena Stone
Eliz. R. Benner
Jordan Springs
Ella R. Benner
Wle
P. R. Ungeretux
Homer Crouse
Timber Ridge Road
Charles F. Nelson
Owen Peer
Paddy Run
Back Creek
H. F. Minter
Alsers
W. C. Brown
Opequon
Jos
B. Newlin
Corrine Co
H. K. Senham
Academy Lane
Ida Catherine
Edward A. Milubin
Orchard Ave
Frank W. Magruder
W L. Bush
N. Loudoun Street
Notice to nonresidents in Keith estate sale case
In the Circuit Court of Frederick County Virginia 1944 order for sale of real estate of the late George G. Keith Sr directs nonresident defendants William Keith Mary Virginia Keith Louise Keith Erwin Keith and Frank G. Keith to appear within ten days after publication to protect their interests. The order requires weekly publication for four weeks in the Winchester Evening Star posting at the Frederick County Courthouse and mailing copies to defendants. Deputy Clerk Bessie Brannon. W. E. Edwards. p. a.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George G. Keith
George G. Keith, Sr
William Keith
Mary Virginia Keith
Louise Keith
Erwin Keith
Frank G. Keith
Circuit Court
Winchester Evening Star
Frederick County Court House
Bessie Brannon
W. E. Edwards
P. A
Play For Governor's Cup Opens Sunday in Winchester
Baby Grove of the Winchester Golf Club announces the Governor's Cup opening Sunday with play continuing to September 15. The winner may choose the Cup or a $25 War Bond. Handicaps for 36 holes medal play posted. Byrd Trophy semi finals begin next week as 7 players remain from a 32 entry. Matches include Lloyd Meade vs Nelson Page and Snagg Sargent vs Wendell Goode. Wilson Pugh to face Hugh Peter ee Arnold winner. The Byrd Trophy last awarded 1941 to Dr. Leon Slavin. war bond added this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baby Grove
Winchester Golf Club
Lloyd Meade
Nelson Page
Snagg Sargent
Wendell Goode
Wilson Pugh
R. H. Larson
Hugh Peteree Arnold
Byrd
Leon Slavin
Winchester
British subs sink 21 Japanese ships in Far East
London July 28 British submarines have destroyed 21 Japanese supply ships and other craft in Far Eastern waters recently and damaged several others with torpedoes the Admiralty announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Far Eastern
Admiralty
If We'll Buy The Bonds Theyll Drop The Bombs
A public note argues that purchasing bonds could fund defense while warning that such policy risks initiating aerial bombardment. It frames a debate on fiscal strategy versus wartime danger.
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Ralph Kerns
Ralph L. Kerns
Camp Chaffee
Arkansas
Kathleen Kerns
Hunter H. Kerns
Seaman Ashby
Seaman
William Carl Ashby
Boyce
Atlantic City
Evelyn Garber
Ettis. Orndorff
N. J
Virginia Beach
Raychelle Fleming
Virginia Butsler
Robert M. Grim
Baltimore
Thomas Scott Grim
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Hawkins-Howell
Belinda Wray Howell
Loudoun County
Elsen Hawkins
R. B. Moore
Fort Belvoir
Jane Racey
James L. Chilcott
George Carter
Schenectdy
Horace Kackley
George Wynkoop
West Main Street
Louisville
W. N. Broun
Purcell Avenue
Cpl
Cpl. Broun
Knox
John Tabb Walke
Evelyn Chamblin Murrell
Robert Woodson Withers Murrell
Major John Tabb Walke
First Baptist Church
Major Walke
Casper Walke
Mr. Walke
Brooks’ Pharmacy
Bell Clothes Shop
Huntsberry
Front Royal
Main and
Valley Ave
Braddock St
Martha Reely
Virginia Education Association
R. Paul Stewart
Josephine Wadsworth
Elktor
New York City
Jane O’leary
Washington, D. C
Betty Coffman
Strasburg
Bettie Baker
Coffman
Elmore Letterman
Gamp Wheeler
Ernest Letterman
Shelby Keith
Ford Orndorff
Virginia Casson
Richard Bromley
C. E. Grandataff
St. David's
Amye Clark
Arleigh - Seer
Ts Trea Phie
Maryland
All Children’s
Lovett Brothers
J. G. Holsinger
Handley Ave
Rev. Cooper
Tode Tuttle
People's Candidate
City & County Realty
John H. Myers
Northern Virginia Power Co
City of
Clerek
J. M. Ryman
Ono
the Commercial & Savings Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Chapman Motor Coo
W. Boscawen St
Just Dial
C. B. Smalts & Son
National Ave
Miller Bros
Nmren
Valenciennes
Moling & Cather
Timberlake
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