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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1944

Page

7

Marriage of Lieut Washington B Grove to Nancy Beattie

Lieut Washington B Grove of Summit Point West Virginia and the late Capt Washington B Grove USN married Friday at Gallilee Chapel Vicinity. The bride Nancy Beattie wore a blue suit with orchid corsage. Attendant Elinor Vogel wore purple print. Best man Lieut Pembroke T Grove MC USNR. The couple will reside near Virginia Beach at Camp’s Neck. A reception followed at Virginia Beach home of Capt and Mrs William Meade. Attendees included Mrs Elizabeth Grove and Col James Thomson.

Washington Berry Grove Elizabeth Thomson Grove Summit Point W.va Washington B. Grove Medical Corps USN Nancy McLean Beattie John Beattie Norfolk Gallille Chapel Vic Elinor Vogel Pembroke T. Grove M. C USNR Lieut Grove University of Alabama Cam’s Neck Virginia Beach

Manuel Chapin Nuptials Saturday at Christ Episcopal Church

Miss Mary Carolyn Chapin wed Lieut. Robert F. Manuel at eleven Saturday morning in a ceremony led by Rev. Robert B. Nelson. Attendant Mrs. Ralph B. Manuel wore pink and carried violets. groom’s best men included Lieut. Robert Byrnes of Washington. Attendees included out of town guests from Washington and Baltimore. Chapin is Handley High School 1940 alumna, Manuel son of C. B. Manuel of North Street.

Christ Episcopal Church Robert B. Nelson Mary Carolyn Chapin Robert F. Manuel Manuel Ralph B.manuel Robert Byrnes Washington Camp Livingston Miss Chapin R. G. Chapin Frederick County Handley High School C. B. Manuel North Street William Byrnes Martha Lilly Gwen Whithaven Audrey Davison Edith Zollo Anita Awlehorn Baltimore George Jolliffe

Civic League Addressed By Mrs Medary

Members of the Winchester Women's Civic League met Friday as Mrs George C Medary spoke on life in the Hawaiian Islands and the Pearl Harbor attack. Reports came from the U S O and Recreation committees as bids for the Red Cross and a May 1 nursery opening were discussed. A nominating committee was formed for next season.

Winchester Women’s Civic League George C. Medary Hawaiian Islands Pearl Harbor U. S. O. Committee Recreation Committee George Baetcher Negro Nursery Committee

Old Fredericktown Garden Club Meeting Planned

The Old Fredericktown Garden Club will meet at 3 30 Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs Harold Brown on South Washington street. Mrs Russell Cather and Mrs Allen Hawthorne will assist hostesses. Mrs Sam Preston will lead the program.

Old

Calendar of club meetings and socials in Winchester area

Monday events include Saint Joan's Guild at Church House and Legion Auxiliary at Mrs Roszel's home. Also I O O F at their hall and Child Guidance Club. Tuesday features Lions luncheon at Golden Glow, Century Club with Mrs Colgate, Ever Ready Bible Class, Montnangue Church S C S, and severalAuxiliaries. Wednesday lists Kiwanis luncheon, Garden Club and Girl Scout leaders meeting, Jewish Woman's Club, Elks Club. Thursday covers Rotary luncheon, Turner Ashby U D C, and Garden Club special meeting.

Saint Joan’s Guild of Christ Episcopal Church Church House Katherine Pannill Bishop Rowe Saint Joan’s Guild American Legion Auxiliary B. M. Roszel Stonewall Ave Child Guidance Club John Hoover West Cork Lions Club Golden Glow Century Club Lathrop Colgate Marvin Weaver Jefferson Street Montnangue Avenue A. C. Long West Bond Street Grace Lutheran Church Jennie Green Opiquon Memorial Presbyterian Church Lillian Nicholson Kernstown Braddock Street Winchester Aerie No Order of Eagles North Loudoun Street Rebekah Association Kiwanis Club Old Fredericktown Rotary Club Sarah Zane Hall Turner Ashby Lucy Kurtz Garden Club of Winchester Clarke County Episcopal Chapel

Mrs. Dougherty Named Head of Red Cross Motor Corps

Mrs. Graham Dougherty of Woodley Clarke county named director of the American Red Cross Motor Corps in Washington announcement. Lieut. Col. Dougherty and son Frazier Dougherty are on active duty overseas.

Dougherty Red Cross Motor Corps Graham Dougherty Woodley Clarke County Dietitian American Red Cross Motor Corps Washington Yesteray Lieut Frazier Dougherty

USO Grows In Service In Local Chapter Meeting

Executive Committee of the local USO met at Mrs. H. B. McCormac Macsf ield with nine members. Mrs Beatty reported February lounge attendance 659 guests from all states and abroad. Servicemen and some service women receive meals and lodging from hostesses. letters praise the lounge's service.

U.S. O H. B. McCormac U. S

Turner Ashby Chapter U D C To Meet Thursday

Turner Ashby Chapter of the U D C will meet Thursday at 3 p.m. at Miss Lucy Kurtz's home 215 S Loudoun Street. Supper party at Eventide Clarke County hosted by Mrs Charles Consolvo last night. Guests included Lieut H W McGhee and Lieut Edward Newton of Alexandria Virginia Mrs Elizabeth Whitney James Wiley Beverley Wright Gray Beverley of Winchester Virginia.

Turner Ashby Lucy Kurtz S. Loudoun Street Charles Consolvo Clarke County H. W. McGhee Edward Newton Alexandria Elizabeth Whitney James Wiley Beverley Wright Gray Beverley Winchester

Girl Scout Leaders To Meet Wednesday Evening

The Girl Scout Leaders Association will gather Wednesday evening at seven forty five in the Scout.

Girl Scout Girl Scout Leaders Association

Ever Ready Bible Class Covered Dish Supper Planned

The Ever Ready Bible Class of Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church will hold a covered dish supper at Mrs. Marvin Weaver’s home 223 Jefferson Street tomorrow at 6 30 P M. Election of officers will be held and all members are urged to attend.

Woman’s Auxiliary Grace Lutheran Church Jennie Green South Loudoun Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Marvin Weaver Jefferson Street

Service Members Return and Deployments Share Local News

Lonnie Combs Jr returns to Woodrow Wilson General Hospital Staunton after a 10 day furlough with parents in Stephens City. Pfc Carl Whitacre and wife end 15 day furlough with siblings and return to Goldsboro North Carolina where he is stationed. Alonzo Whitlock transferred to Camp Reynolds Pa shipped to New York City base. Ed ward Clows er Mam 3/C joins amphibious Navy forces after LST training at Camp Bradford. Robert Elmer Franklin trains at Great Lakes Naval Training Station. Grace A Russell learns her son will be away about 12 more days as he flies solo awaiting further orders. Ralph Mulvey Seabees 8K1/C stationed in Southwest Pacific, address available from wife. Charles Lanahan spends weekend with parents. stationed at Fort.

Lonnie Combs, Jr Lonnie W. Combs, Jr Woodrow Wilson General Hospital Staunton Lonnie Combs Stephens City PFC Carl Whitacre Elmer Whitlock National Avenue E. R. Whitacre Smithfield Avenue Goldsboro, N Alonzo Whitlock E. W.whitlock Camp Reynolds New York City N. Y Grace A. Russell Baker Baker E. Russell Northington General Hospital A-9 Tuscaloosa

23 Are Hart In Florida Crash

A collision between the Miami New York Havana special and a freight train at Pompano injured 23 people last night none seriously. Three cars derailed one damaged but remained upright. The train left Miami at 8 p.m. and service resumed early today.

Miami Fla Pompano

Death of Frank Ligans in Berryville

Frank Ligans a colored resident of Berryville died at his home Sunday morning at 9 20. He was the son of the late Charles and Caroline Banks Ligans. Survived by widow Katie Burns and children Sadie Small Douglas Ligans Pittsburgh Marie Saunders Josephine Pebbles Caroline Myers Winchester Paul Ligans overseas. Also stepchildren Luther Dean Bessie Mannerkin Jellett Jones. Three brothers Joseph James Ligans Burrell Ligans. Funeral arrangements pending arrival of relatives. Spreeten had been in Berryville 15 years and was a respected citizen.

Frank Ligans Berryville Charles Caroline Banks Ligans Katie Burns Sadie Small Douglas Ligans Pittsburgh Marie Saunders Josephine Pebbles Illinois Caroline Myers Winchester Paul Ligans U. S. Army Luther Dean Baltimore Bessie Mannerkin Washington D. C Jellett Jones Joseph James Ligans Burrell Ligans New York City

Local Sports Headlines Highlight Evening Star Daily

The Evening Star Daily features local sports news with game results, player updates, and upcoming match previews. Report covers high school teams, standout performances, and community sports events shaping the week.

Evening Star

Four High School Students Killed in Railroad Collision

Four high school students, three boys and a girl, were killed in a crash when their car collided with a Pennsylvania Railroad train on the tracks near Bridgeport Indiana. A soldier and another girl were injured in the collision and the victims’ bodies lay along the right of way for about 200 feet.

Bridgeport Ind

Allied Planes Hit Hainan Island

Tokyo radio said 20 Allied bombers and fighters attacked the port of Hoshow on Hainan Island off the South China coast. Japanese naval planes intercepted the raiders and claimed only minor damage to ground installations.

New York Tokyo Radio Hoshow Hainan Island South China Coast U. S

Clarke County appoints Hess deputy sheriff order by Judge Harr

At the request of Sheriff W. W. Smallwood Jr. Clarke County appoints Herbert W. Hess of Berryville as deputy sheriff. Hess took the oath of office before J. E. Thomas. Judge Harr entered the order on Saturday. Harrison also entered an order for George H.

W. W. Smallwood, Jr Clarke County Herbert W. Hess Berryville B. P. Harr Hess J. E. Thomas Harrison George H

Levi and Harold Sowers Named County Jury Commissioners

Levi and Harold Sowers were appointed as county jury commissioners for a one year term beginning February 15, 1944 under section 5086 of the Virginia Code.

Levi and Harold Sowers Ted

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