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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1944

Page

7

Birthday Dinner Honors Abe Heishman 81 in Wardensville

A birthday dinner was held on Saturday May 27 in Wardensville West Virginia for 81 year old Abe Heishman. Guests included Mrs. Abe Heishman and many relatives from Wardensville Edgewood Cumberland and Alexandria. The gathering featured ample food and all of Mr Heishmans children and most grandchildren attended. Mr and Mrs John A Martin and Mr and Mrs Boyd Martin traveled from Edgewood Maryland for the event.

Abe Heishman Wardensville W. Va John A. Martin Boyd Martin Edgewood Genevieve Huffman Ray Coffman Cumberd Wilbur Heishman Alexandria Frank Huffman Capon Bridge Mr. Hershman Rechldren Juanita Brown Zenith Snapp

Nursery School Plans Outdoor Party With New Member

The Gertrude Barton Nursery School Committee met at Mrs. E. Christopher Stuart Jr.’s home with ten in attendance. New member Mrs. Allen Richardson welcomed. Plans advanced for an outdoor lawn party at Mrs. R. T. Barton on South Washington Street to be held July. Committees named, fundraising noted, and June contributions tallied as the school’s finances remain strained after remodeling.

Gertrude Barton E. Christopher Stuart, Jr Allen Richardson R. T. Barton South Washington Street Nursery School Jack Capper Kenneth Gilpin Clayton . Hartman Chester Hobart Abe Novick

Legion Auxiliary Meeting Monday at Mrs Roszel home

The American Legion Auxiliary will meet Monday night at seven thirty at the home of Mrs. B. M. Roszel on Stonewall Ave. Miss Frances Beverley will address the club on Chili.

American Legion Auxiliary B. M. Roszel Stonewall Ave Frances Beverley Chili Child Guidance Club Alson Hott Fairmont Ave Laurens Jones

Allies Claiming Gains In Burma

Allied forces in Burma report progress against Japanese positions at Myitkyina and along the Mogoung and Myitkyin corridors. Units from American, Chinese, and local commands push fronts, inflict heavy casualties, and advance several hundred to nearly a mile, with fierce fighting near Ka-maing and along the Mogayng valley highway.

Berry to Receive Diploma Next Wednesday

William R. Berry of the Gainesboro Graduation Class, now in the Armed Forces, will receive his diploma next Wednesday. His parents will accept the diploma on his behalf.

William R. Berry Gainesboro

Mrs Legg to Lead Joint Devotions at Braddock Street Church

Mrs. Robert Legg of the Comrade and Margaret Collins Denny Bible Classes at Braddock Street Methodist Church will lead joint devotions Sunday at 9 45 AM. Mrs. J W Rosenberger will bring the lesson message to the Comrade Bible Class.

Robert Legg Comrade Margaret Collins Denny Braddock Street Methodist Church J. W. Rosenberger Cormade

Gripsholm Due To Dock Tuesday

The diplomatic exchange ship Gripsholm carrying wounded servicemen and a few civilian evacuees is due to dock at Jersey City next Tuesday June 6. The ship, on its fourth exchange voyage, cleared Belfast Ireland May 27.

New York Gripsholm Jersey City American Export Lines Belfast Ireland

Chinese and Americans Scoring Gains Near Japanese Base

Allied communique from Southeast Asia Command reports Chinese and American troops advancing on Yukyina from three sides in North Burma. Despite stiff opposition, forces claim heavy enemy casualties as they push to reduce the Japanese base.

Southeast Asia Command Kandy Ceylon Bss Myitkyina Burma Mogaung River Malakawng Kamaing Mogaynt Valley Seton Mogayng-Myitkyin Yukyina

Simple Funeral For Dr Harris Held In Berryville

Dr John Edward Harris a Berryville Winchester physician died suddenly Tuesday at his residence in Winchester from an acute heart condition. Funeral services were held at Grace Episcopal Church with pallbearers including Doctors Boyd Allen Dutton Pifer Bell and Archibald Osborne. Relatives attending came from California Virginia and Richmond. He was a native of Brunswick County a William and Mary graduate and practiced medicine in Berryville and Winchester for over forty years.

Berryville John Edward Harris Winchester Green Hill Grace Episcopal Church Clarke County Henry G. Lane Dr. Harris P. W. Boyd L. M. Allen B. B. Dutton AG. I. Pifer Leslie Bell Archibald P. Osborne Brunswick County College of William and Mary Virginia

Doctor Reverses Ship to Land Unusual Sea Monster

Dr Allan T Hawthorne fished off the Florida coast and hooked a massive fish that nearly beat him. He ordered the ship to back up to the creature and after reversing the motors the monster was gaffed and landed, a record noting fishing technique reversal.

Allen T. Hawthorne Mahomet Florida

Munition Train Blown To Pieces

An am munition train exploded today in an East Anglia market town injuring several people. The fireman aboard the train was killed. The blast damaged the station and nearby buildings with fires spreading, and it was felt up to 20 miles away while most shops delayed opening to clear debris.

London East Anglia

Sunday Schools May Curb Delinquency in City

Salt Lake City discusses boosting Sunday school as a means to combat rising juvenil delinquency. Bishop Wilbur Ham maker from Denver told delegates at the Methodist conference that the rite of Methodist will be mobilized to address the alarming crime wave and acknowledged other factors while pledging action.

Salt Lake City Wilbur E. Hammaker Denver

Daily Crossword Across Clues List

Puzzle item listing multiple crossword clues with numbers and definitions covering regions awkward sun axis body water by way birthplaces enemy climbing plant born silkworm nickname biblical name containing no liquid fetish monster trampled Greek letter Mohammed showy dress flat topped hill baking chambers shelters looked at American Indian grave larva of botfly pinaceous tree short haircut wading bird musical drama small wood particles kind of car faces of timepieces verbal fish girl’s name Hawaiian food

Mohammed

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