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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1943

Page

8

Socials and Personal Calendar of Events

Wednesday 8 00 p m Weekly meeting of Elks Club. Thursday 11 00 5 00 p m Victory Exchange open. 1 00 p m Weekly luncheon meeting of Rotary Club at Sarah Zane Hall. 2 00 p m Pleasant Valley Ladies Aid at home of Mrs Betty Braithwaite. 7 00 p m Rachel Hodgess Class United Brethren Church at church. 8 00 p m Girls Athletic Association regular monthly business meeting.

Victory Exchange Rotary Club Sarah Zane Hall Pleasant Valley Ladies’ Aid Betty Braithwaite Rachel

Mrs. Clemmer Shower Guests and Roanoke Move

Mrs. Farmer hosted a Friday night shower for Mrs. C. C. Clemmer formerly Thelma Clark at her National Avenue home. Attendees included Mrs. Clemmer and many local residents. the Clemmer couple then left for Roanoke to begin their new home.

Farmer C. C. Clemmer Mary Pearson Parmer National Avenue Thelma Clark Clemmer W.S. Clark Douglas Sale James Shockey James Snyder Harold Sheetz Ida Lyson M. N. Aiken Stella Newlin Beverley Wreiht Elizabeth Sager Cornelia ‘Richards Eloise Snider Mary Graynd Laura Baker

Young Adults Class Meets at Mrs Ridgeway Home

The Presbyterian Church Young Adults Class held its monthly business and social meeting at Mrs. Harry Ridgeway’s home with about eighteen members present. President Mrs. Earl Luttrell led plans for June and the next social gathering will be a hike and picnic on the last Tuesday of the month. The group meets Sundays at 9 45 in the Presbyterian Assembly Room for Bible study and welcomes adults aged 20 to 35.

Presbyterian Church Harry Ridgeway Earl Luttrell Presbyterian Assembly Room

Local Residents Visit Families Amid Travel Messages

Mrs. R. E. Byrd departed this morning for Washington D C to spend time with Lieut and Mrs Harry Stimpson. Duell Glover visiting parents for two weeks. he recently attended the University of Pennsylvania and is now with his parents at their South Stewart Street home in Winchester.

R. E. Byrd Washington, D. C Harry Stimpson Duell Glover University of Penn Winchester John D. Glover South Stewart Street

Mrs Wickens Leaves For Washington After Visit

Mrs Ralph Wickens of Rochester New York visited Mr and Mrs Loring Bean on West Leicester Street and left Monday for Washington after several days as their guest.

Ralph Wickens Rochester New York Loring Bean West Leicester Street Washington

Modern Women Of World Club Meeting Notice

Regular meeting of the Modern Women Of World club set for Thursday at 8:30 PM in the Odd Fellows Half. A class of new members will be invited and important business will be attended to. Full attendance is desired.

Odd Fellows

Jean Ebert Bride of Ellis Ford

Miss Jean Ebert daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Ebert wed Mr Ellis Ford of Media Pennsylvania. The ceremony at the Ebert home on South Stewart street was officiated by Rev T M Swann with a fern and flower altar. After a reception the couple left for Atlantic City and New York. They will reside in Media with out of town guests from Washington and Front Royal.

Jean Ebert Harry Ebert Ellis Ford Media L. C. Ford Miss Eberts South Stewart Street T. M. Swann Susan Fansler Patricia Ann Ebert H. W. Ebert, Jr B. ©. Rouss Washington Betsy Sbert Turner Sencindiver Mary Washington College Fredericksburg Sun Ship Company Philadelphia Ford Media, Pa B. O. Rouss Betsy Ebert Warren Griswold U. S. Remount Front Royal

Evelyn Jenkins to wed Jack Mitchell in city church

Announcement states Miss Evelyn Jenkins daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Jenkins of this city will marry Mr Jack Mitchell of New York. The ceremony occurred Monday at five thirty in the First Baptist Church with Rev E T Clark officiating. The couple plans to reside in New York.

Evelyn Jenkins J. “.W. Jenkins Jack Mitchell New York First Baptist Church

Miss Winona Paige Begins Nurse Aide Training at Hospital

Miss Winona Paige of Powell s Fort Valley arrived in Winchester to start a three month nurse aide stint at Winchester Memorial Hospital. After completing the course she will enter regular training for a registered nurse. She graduated at the head of her Edinburg class and is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Paige and Mr and Mrs Hurst.

Winona Paige Powell’s Fort Valley Winchester Miss Paige Edinburg Walter Paige

Regular meeting of the Girls Athletic Association

The monthly business meeting will be held Thursday evening June 3 at eight o'clock. All members are urged to attend.

Girl's Athletic Association

Winchester Rebekah Lodge Elects Officers for Six Months

The Winchester Rebekah Lodge elected officers for the next six months led by Noble Grand Mrs Halsey Green and Vice Grand Mrs Ben Fuller. Virginia Brumack remains treasurer, Nellie Mason recording secretary and Richard Boxwell financial secretary. Other officers to be appointed at the next meeting. Cora Robinson reported on the Lynchburg State Convention and was entertained. Reports were also given by Sam Miller, Boxwell and Dave Hottle. Carrie Carper chaired the entertainment committee with Bessie Miller and Halsey Green assisting.

Winchester Rebekah Halsey Green Ben Fuller Virginia Brumack Nellie Mason Richard Boxwell Cora Robinson Lynchburg

Three Granted Farm Deferment in Clarke County

At a Clarke County War Board meeting Clifton Poston and James Wallace were recommended for agricultural deferment by the Clarke County Selective Service Board. Roy Fincham working in Clarke County but registered in Frederick was also recommended. A building permit by E. K. Meade for remodeling a tenant house was approved.

Berryville Usda War Board of Clarke County Clifton Poston James Wallace Selective Service Board Roy Fincham Frederick E. K. Meade

Grace Lutheran Women's Auxiliary Meeting

The Woman's Auxiliary of Grace Lutheran Church will meet Thursday at eight o'clock at Miss Jennie Green's home 315 South Luodoun Street.

Women’s Auxiliary Grace Lutheran Church Jennie Green South Luodoun Street

Monthly Hodges Class meets at United Brethren Church

The Rachel Hodges Class of the United Brethren Church holds its regular monthly meeting at the church on Thursday evening at seven o clock. Mrs Freda Long leads the devotional period.

Rachel Hodges United Brethren Church Freda Long

Scrap Collection This Evening

Citizens are notified of a scrap collection by the JET this evening at 5 o'clock. All scraps including metal rags paper and processed tin cans should be on the curb promptly by 5.

Berryville June social events and gatherings announced

The June calendar includes a Victory Exchange run by the Clarke County Woman's Club with hours June 3 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and June 4 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for donations and sales. The club also plans its June meeting with guest speaker Henry M. Davis on fruit and vegetable dehydration and a community cannery project. Several social notes cover weddings travels and local activities including a Berryville rummage sale aiding Plane Spotting Station, and Red Cross plans with Clarke County chapter officials meeting to join Camp and Hospital Council.

Berryville Victory Exchange Women's Club of Clarke County Rose MacDonald Woman’s Club Henry M. Davis Boyce Helen Schaffer American Red Cross Eastern Area Warrentowfi S. Henry Bennett Camp and Hospital Council The Red Cross

Berryville Notes on Visitors and Community News

Local residents host relatives and travelers from Virginia and West Virginia. Mrs. Carroll Stolfe travels to Brewton Alabama to visit family and meet her grandson. Families visit colleges, military training, and attend commencements while reporting injuries and recoveries locally.

Assistance In Applying For Book No 4 Clarke County

Mrs. A Garland Williams announces local centers to help residents file warration Book No 4 applications. Deadline June 10. Berryville office hours 9 30 to 12 and 2 to 4. Millwood Post Office aide Mrs Clarke Lloyd. Boyce High School aid by Mrs Charles P Miley.

Berryville A. Garland Williams Community Service Clarke County E. P. Berlin Millwood Clarke Lloyd Boyce Charles P. Miley Boyce High School

Ascension Day Service At Centenary Church

Ascension Day will be observed with a special 8 PM service at Centenary Church conducted by local Women’s Guild representatives in cooperation with the pastor. The General Synod urges observance and invites the public. The Guild monthly meeting follows in the Church School room.

Centenary Church Women’s Guild General Synod

Continental Congress Adopts Stars and Stripes Flag

The Continental Congress adopted the Stars and Stripes as the flag of the United States. This historic act established a national banner representing the new nation and its emerging identity.

Continental Congress United States

Residents Visit And Depart Berryville Social Roundup

Mr Levi will enter a hospital for treatment while Mrs Levi stays with their daughter. Homer Knight of Front Royal Va and family visited Berryville relatives. Cadet Morton Mumma III of VMI furloughed in Arlington with relatives before returning to Berryville. Guests include Mrs John Burnsides and others from Washington and Tennessee guests visiting for family illness. Miss Helen Berry travels to St Petersburg Fla for a visit. Mary Unruh Musical Director honored by Rose MacDonald dinner party. Mrs E L Eustaphieve of Charles Town W Va visits Berryville with sister Mrs Bayard Stevens.

Randolph Everett Dozier Richmond Berryville Charles T. Levi Homer Knight Front Royal Rose MacDonald Mary Unruh Boyce Miss Unruh Kinsale E. L. Eustaphieve Charles Town W. Va Bayard Stevens

Millwood Social Events Highlight Guests and Visitors

Miss Alice Winslow of New York arrives to stay at Bellfield with her mother Mrs A Sommaripa and heads A W V S of Greater New York. Local families host visitors including Pvt Roland Mitchell on leave and Lt Robert Page Jr and others enjoying weekend gatherings around Millwood Virginia pulp.

Millwood Alice Winslow New York Bellfield A. Sommaripa Roland Mitchell Trinidad R. G. Mitchell Agnes Mitchell Mitchell David Donovan Robert P. Page, Jr Washington, D. C

Meade Sisters and Page Visit Edge Wood With Meade Family

Miss Charlotte Meade of Winchester Miss Margaret Della Meade and Miss Eloise Randolph Page of Washington spent the weekend at Edge Wood with Mr and Mrs Everard K Meade. Mr Edward Lindsey has returned to Pittsburgh after visiting Spout Run with his mother Mrs Winston Lindsey and his brother James who attends engineering school at Albany Alabama.

Charlotte Meade Winchester Margaret Della Meade Eloise Randolph Page Washington Edge Wood Everard K. Meade Edward Lindsey Pittsburgh Penn Westinghouse Electric Company Spout Run Winston Lindsey Lindsey James Albany Ala

Miss Anne Meade Returns to Winchester Apartment

Miss Anne Meade has returned to her Winchester apartment after spending several days with her brother and sister in law Louis B Meade and his wife. The return marks the end of a brief family visit.

Henry Lane Grace Episcopal Church Norfolk Tom Lane William Smith Winchester Anne Meade Mrs Louis B. Meade

Weekend visits and military family notices in Leesburg

Lieut and Mrs. William Fitz Hugh Rust and daughter Roberta Fleming spent the weekend in Leesburg with Rust’s mother Mrs. William F. Rust. Mrs. William Bell Watkins Jr. visits New York with Ensign William Keile Jr. and has been on Maryland’s Eastern Shore with Howard Wood III. Mrs. N Burwell Jones and her relatives vacationed at Woodbine with Mrs. Courtney B. Jones. Set N Burwell Jones, with the 4/ station hospital in Australia, notes sending Dr. Robert Goodwin to Australia. Cpl and Mrs. Leo Fontanari of Victoria Texas will visit in June to spend leave with Mrs. Fontanari’s mother, Mrs. Courtney B. Jones.

Richard E. Dole Clarke Washington William Fitzhugh Rust Roberta Fleming Leesburg Lieut Rust William F. Rust William Bell Watkins, Jr Lw York Ensign William Keile Jr Watkins Maryland Howard Wood, III Set. N. Burwell Jones Australia Robert Goodwin Goodwin Christ Church, Millwood Leo Fontanair Victoria Texas Fontanari Courtney B. Jones

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Elks’ Club Janet Richards Seiler Janet Ross Richards Rean Robert Seiler Miami Beach Florida Central Methodist Church Spartanborg S. C W. R. Clayburn Aviation Boy Joseph B. Primer University of Miami Wofford College Spartanburg Sieler Frank Bailey Judith McCue Staunton Va Virginia McCue Charles Hammack Evans Kline This City R. A. Larrick Middletown Lucile Hendricks Charlestown Merlin Bly Mammill Jones Arlington, Va M .K. Bland Shepherd College Ss. Bland Frye Wardensville William C. Stuart, Jr Newport News R. E. Griffith Mr. Griffith West Clifford Street Griffith Brenda Carter Mary Martha Frye Joe Frye West Virginia University Brooks’ Pharmacy No Food Center Loudoun St Huntsberrys Huntsberry D. C Mrs. Wickens Bride of Ellis Ford Mitchell-Jenkins Hospital News Hurst Charles Hurst, Jr Winchester Memorial Hospital Maxie Golliday C. L. Golliday Stephens City Oscar Bill Tom’s Brook Dove Ernest Dove Wright University Hospital C. E. Wright Charlottesville Rebekah Lodge Just Dial Cc. B. Smalts & Son National Ave George Washington Garage Eleanor T. Lindsey John T. Lindsey Berrys Ferry Elliott B. Stringham Great Neck Long Island Cavalry Episcopal Church New York City Miss Lindsey Carl Broman Marguerite Lindsey Staunton, Va James Green, Sr Colorado Springs Colo James Green, Jr Elinor Griffith Alfred M. Kerfoot Llewellyn James Breckenridge Virginia Military Institute Lexington Flagstop Summit Point Charles E. Moore Richmond Hospital Dorothy Rackley Blanch Griffin Waverley Berryville High School Arlington Albert Cox Junior Board of Trade Mr. Cox Charles Broaddus Oscar Carr Rosemont Circle Ralph N. Dorsey Harry Warden Anthony Brown New Zealand Frank E. Tappan Yalding Blue Ridge Canada Gilbert Longerbeam Gloria Longerbeam Mr. Longerbeam Arthur Edmunds Fort Dix N. J Longerbeams Chapman Motor CO W. Boscawen St Carroll Stolfe Brewton John Nettles, Jr Robert Houghton University of Richmond Clarence Houghton Marine Corps Barbara Stolle Carroll Stolle Joe Dorsey Episcopal High School Alexandria James Wolfe Frances Wolfe Wolfe Elizabeth Wolfe Madison College Harrisonburt Robert Hunter Hardesty Middleway Pen Levi Marshall Levi Will Hart Clofton Price Ann Thomas Howell Tom Howell Woodstock Miss Howell Girl Scouts James Riley Mr. Riley Robert Riley Nicholas Morrison Little Ann Morrison Waynesboro, Va Marion Levi Mrs. Fleming Wisecarver Ruth Early Staunton Louis Lickey Henry Lickey Pvt Wayne P. Johnson Camp Polk, la Lucy Longerbeam Mickey Longerbeam Durham N. C Sgt John Longerbeam Claude Feltner Mrs. Sowers Mr. Feltner Mr. Levi Mrs. Levi Morton C. Mumma, III Morton C. Mumma, Jr al Mumma John Burnside William Underhill Gladys Gladhill Lambert Hess Herbert Hess Grayson Sponseller Helen Berry St. Petersburg Fla Lydia E. Pinkham Freeman Ompany Agnes Mary Page Thomas N. Carter J. Townsend Burwell John Townsend Burwell the Commercial and Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corp Timberlake Dickeys Dimity Moling & Cather Laue All United Food Stores Crosswurkyu Lily Boredom Fabric
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