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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1944

Page

7

Woman Navy WAVES enlistment and club meeting noted

Yeoman third class Anna Belle Butler stationed at the Navy Department in Washington is the wife of Max Butler and resides at 2 Glaize Ave. The Junior Century Club will meet at 3:30 PM Wednesday at Mrs. B. M. Knight's home on West Cecil Street. A review of Amphibious Tac... by John Mason Brown will be conducted by Mrs. Pinkney Arthur.

Yeoman Anna Belle Butler Navy Department Washington Max Butler Glaize Butler Junior Century Club B. M. Knight B.M. Knight West Cecil Street John Mason Brown Pinkney Arthur

Winchester Memorial Hospital Alumnae to Elect Officers

The monthly meeting of the Winchester Memorial Hospital Alumni Association will be held in the Nurses Home Wednesday evening at 7 15. All members are urged to attend as officers will be elected.

Winchester Memorial Hospital Alumnae Asso Winchester Memorial Hospital Alumnae Association

Party At Waverly For Boys Leaving Today

Mr and Mrs Frede Duncan of Waverly hosted a Friday party for their nephew Billy Lovett and friends who depart today for the Navy. Guests included Nina Ruckman Bruce Lovett Ginny Goss Hank Lewis and many others. Mrs Brown Lovett and Mrs Thur feast are noted as party organizers. Frances Yager Bickers elected YWCA secretary at Sweet College begins duties in April.

Waverly Frede Duncan Bickers YY. W. C Frances Yager Bickers Wint T Sweet College Mt Funds Church and Chapel Sweet Mount Vernon Junior College

Mirandy and Mrs Presented by First Baptist Circle

The First Baptist circle presents the play Mirandy and Mrs Tuesday at o clock with Paige Cambell and cadets Winona Paige Lord Campbell directing under Mrs R H Hengeveld in Strasburg. Local students from Memorial Hospital visit Strasburg to spend the week with their families.

Mirandy Mrs First Baptistine Coat R. H. Hengeveld Paige Cambell Ting Strasburg Winona Paige Lord Campbell Emorial Hospital J. C. Campoe

Neighborhood Organization Meetings Listed for Week

Community groups and clubs schedule events across Monday to Wednesday at churches clubs and halls. St John’s Guild Lions Club Century Club Hart Circle Taitheran Church of Our Saviour Winetestes 4.erie Eagles Rebekah Association Kiwanis Elks and Winchester Memorial Hospital Alumnae Association hold luncheons meetings and a play during the week at various venues.

Lions Club Golden Ion Century Club Stewart Bell Hart Circle First Baptist Church Young Women’s Bible Eee Taitheran Church of Our Saviour T. Longe Erie Order of Eagles North Loudoun Street Rebekah Association

Out of Town Guests For McEachran Haven Wedding

Out of town guests expected for the McEachran Haven wedding at Courtfield include Ralph Gromann Earl Wilson Jean Hansen Robert Anderson Cora Peters Faith Petit Alice Lundegard Betty Wyatt Coroline Wyatt all from Washington Philip Fellows of Philadelphia Pa Thomas A Haven of Chicago John H Newton of Hollywood Cal visiting Courtfield site till after the ceremony Preceding the rehearsal Earl Bunting hosts a buffet for Miss McEachran and Set Haven wedding party and guests.

McEachran-Haven Courtfield Ralph Gromann Earl Wilson Jean Hansen Robert Anderson Cora Peters Faith Petit Alice Lundegard Betty Wyatt Corolane Wyatt Washington Philip Fellows Philadel Ophia Thomas A. Haven Chicago John H. Newton Hollywood Cal Earl Bunting Miss McEachran Set. Haven

Debate on foreign policy alliances in Winchester affair

Mrs Richard Lewis presided at a Saturday debate in the George Wash Hotel sponsored by the American Association of University Women. Miss Marjorie Davies and W W Glass argued for the affirmative on Resolved foreign policies after the war should include military alliances. Judges C Vermon Eddy Garland R Quarles and the Rev E T Clark D D ruled in favor of the affirmative, with Grant Pollock and Captain William Barrett defending the question. University committee members included Mrs J A Hotinger Mrs A Harold Rowe Miss Ben Hickerson and Miss Lummore.

Winchester S¢R George Wash Erican Association of University Women Marjorie Davies W. W. Glass C. Vermon Eddy Garland R. Quarles E. T. Clark D. D Grant Pollock William Barrett Clarke County University J. A. Hotinger A. Harold Rowe Ben Hickerson Lulumore

Fanslers Spend Sunday in Woodstock With Friends

Mr and Mrs George Fansler spent Sunday in Woodstock with Major and Mrs Guy Benchoff. Mrs R C Gaunt visited sister Mrs George Boyer in Woodstock due to her mother Mrs Lucy Rush illness. Mr J B Beverley Jr and Miss Nan Dupuy left for Richmond after several days in Winchester. Mrs Beverley stays till Wednesday then heads to Martinsburg before returning to Richmond. Dr Robert Barston of Atlantic City, guest of Mr M B Bickers and Miss Jane Bickers on West Cork Street, left this morning for home.

George Fansler Woodstock Major Guy Benchoff R. C. Gaunt George Boyer Lucy Rush J. B. Beverley, Jr Nan Dupuy Richmond Winchester Beverley Marinsburg Robert Barston Atlantic City M. B. Bickers Jane Bickers West Cork Street

Mr. T. R. Cather’s Condition Unchanged at Home

The condition of Mr. T. Rus sell Cather is unchanged as he lies ill at his residence on South Stewart Street.

T. R. Cather T. Russell Cather South Stewart Street

Daughter Born to Mr and Mrs Forrest Sirbaugh

Mr and Mrs Forrest Sirbaugh of Millwood announce the birth of a daughter, Eileen Woodruff, Sunday afternoon at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Mrs Sirbaugh, formerly Miss Mattie Clark, is a graduate nurse of Winchester Memorial Hospital. St. Joan's Guild Meeting Tonight at Christ Episcopal Church reinforces local church activity.

Forrest Srr Forrest Sirbaugh Millwood Eileen Woodruff Winchester Memorial Hospital Sirbaugh Mattie Clark E. T. Clark St. Joan's Guild St. Joan’s Guild of Christ Episcopal Church

Lieut Charles Harper Spent Weekend at Home

Lieut Charles E Harper U S N R Bureau of Ordnance spent the weekend at his West Boscawen street home. After a year in the Canal Zone he was transferred to Washington DC where he has resided for the past two months. He will soon head to another posting in Erie Pennsylvania for temporary duty.

Charles Harper Charles E. Harper Bureau of Ordnance West Boscawen Street Canal Zone Washington, D. C Ener E. Pa

Local Servicemen Return to Winchester

Lieut. Kern spent the week end in Winchester with Mrs. Kern and their young son at North Stewart Street. Pvt. Irving Zuckerman of Camp Crowder Maryland is home on a nine day furlough after eight months in service. Mrs Earl Armel underwent a minor operation in Memorial Hospital and returned home to South Cameron Street.

Lieut. Kern Harry R. Kern, Jr Winchester Pvt Irving Zuckerman Camp Crowder, Md Earl Armel Memorial Hospital South Cameron Street

Pvt Randolph Mason Returns Home From Winchester Visit

Pvt Randolph M Mason of the U S M C comes back to New River North Carolina after a weekend with parents Mr and Mrs J A Mason on Courtfield Ave Winchester trip noted in local dispatch.

Pvt Randloph M. Mason New River N. C Winchester Mrs J. A. Mason Courtfield Ave

Mrs Manley Simpson Jr and Beverley return to Winchester

Mrs Manley Simpson Jr and her daughter Beverley have returned to Winchester for the duration and reside at the home of Mrs Simpson’s parents Mr and Mrs Dale Baker at 249 West Street.

Manley Simpson, Jr Beverley Winchester Mrs. Simpson Dale Baker West Street

Young Women's Bible Class Plans Tuesday Evening Meeting

The Lutheran Church of Our Saviour invites the Young Women's Bible Class to meet Tuesday at 8:00 PM at Mrs. Long's home. Mrs. Long will be the devotional leader and all members are urged to attend.

Lutheran Church of Our Saviour Tre

Cadet Barr Spends Weekend in Winchester with Family

Cadet George Ross Barr of Fork Union Military Academy spent the weekend in Winchester with his mother Mrs. Elizabeth Noonan Barr and grandmother Mrs. J Mack Noonan on North Washington Street.

Barr George Ross Barr Fork Union Milita Academy Fork Union Winchester Elizabeth Noonan Barr J. Mack Noonan N. Washington Street

Mrs Haines Returns Home After Hospital Foot Injury

Mrs Elsie Haines has returned to her brother Harry Rainsberger Jr’s home on South Loudoun Street after treatment for an injured foot from a fall several days ago at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Dinner guests at Stephen son Virginia included N E Tipton and guests Lacy Brumback and June Claiborne of Winchester. William Stickley of Vaucluse with S D O'Neil of Middle town and son Jack on furlough before overseas. Miss Wilhe Sarmosell of Genoa Ave visited her Suane, Miss Oema Sampsell in Washington.

Elsie Haines Harry Rainsberger, Jr Loudoun Street Winchester Memorial Hospital N. E. Tipton Stephenson, Va Lacy Brumback June Claiborne Winchester William Stickley Vaucluse S. D. O'Neil Middletown Jack Willies Sarmosell Enead Ave Suane Ema Sampsell Washington, D

Nurse Is Promoted in Local Bank Family Tie

Mr and Mrs Frank Johnson of North Kent street announce their daughter has been promoted. She has served at Camp Claiborne Louisiana for the past two years and is sister to Mrs Faunce Mooers, connected with Farmers and Merchants Bank of this city.

Frank Johnson North Kent Street Camp Claiborne, la Faunce Mooers Farmers and Merchants Bank

Perry Family Serves: Four Sons in U S Armed Forces

Mr and Mrs O D Perry of 22 South Loudoun Street report four sons in service. Lt Latin Perry joined February 9 1942 and serves in Italy. Cpl John Perry enlisted December 31 1942 and is in Oklahoma. Pvt Orville A Perry joined May 5 last year and is in Colorado. Seaman Second Class James R Perry was inducted December 15 1943 and is stationed at Norfolk Virginia.

O. D. Perry South Loudoun Street Latin Perry Italy Cpl John Perry U.S. Army Oklahoma Pvt Orville A. Perry Colorado James R. Perry Norfolk, Va

Military notes on local servicemen during wartime

Tevious Bailey finishes eight months naval training at Emory and Henry College and trains in Columbus Ohio with the 2-C Air Ferry Squadron. Russell C. Stotler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Stotler, now in New York after Navy induction on November 1 1943. William H. Clows er Jr. transferred to Moore Field Texas for Air Corps training since March 13 1943. Warren Robertson son of Mr. and Mrs Earl Robertson Sr stationed in the Hawaiian Islands with Coast Artillery Anti Aircraft. John E Sartelle arrived overseas in North Africa after July 2 1943 Army enlistment with Air Corps ground forces.

Tevious Bailey Emory and Henry College Emory Russell C. Stotler Calvin Stotler Winchester Navy New York Paul Campbell William H. Clowser, JR Mississippi Moore Field Texas Air Corps Mission Texas Pvt Warren Robertson Earl Robertson Warren Hawaiian Islands Coast Artillery Elaine Carpenter Berryville Dorig Sarteile Oras John E. Sartelle North Africa Army

Complete Coverage Of Local National World Events

The Star offers comprehensive reporting on local, national, and world events. Readers receive up-to-date news across multiple beats including politics, economy, weather, sports, and culture from a trusted regional source.

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Martinsburg Area Military Family Weekend Visit News

SGT DAVID E GRANT and Mrs Grant of Martinsburg W Va with CORP WILLIAM GRANT U S M C were weekend guests of Mr Wilbur Hewitt. Corporal Grant an aerial photographer at an overseas Marine Air Station was injured in a plane crash and given a 15 day furlough to visit his parents in Portland Maine. He arrived in Martinsburg Friday en route to his P O E for immediate departure back overseas. Pro Lucille Jackson WAC daughter of Mr and Mrs A H Jackson of 125 West German Street visits her parents at Camp Davis NC SGT Anthony Segelke ka Camp Davis NC spent weekend at the Jacksons.

David E. Grant Grant Martinsburg W. Va and. Corp William Grant Wilbur Hewitt Corporal Grant Overseas Marine Air Station Portland Maine Lucille Jackson WAC A. H. Jackson West Germain Street Camp Davis N. C Anthony Segelkeka A. H.jackson

Russians seize Tyaginka and Dolimskaya in Black Sea push

Soviet communique reports rapid advances near Nikolaev after capturing Tyaginka and Dolimskaya. Rail line into Romania and Hungary severed near Proskurov. Over 60 localities fell as Russians pushed south and west of Uman. 2,500 Germans killed in Dzhulinski Gaivoron area. Remnants driven into river. swimmers killed.

Tyaginka Dolimskaya Nikolaev Black Sea Proskurov-Gulyatin Rumania Hungary Proskurov Tarnopol

Notables Pay Last Tribute to Aubrey Weaver

The state obituary highlights Aubrey Weaver’s four House terms and Senate leadership including chairmanship of the Senate Finance Committee from 1940. It notes his role in partial tax segregation and budget work, his service under Governors Pollard to Darden, and his Board of Law Examiners presidency. Survived by wife Pearl Davis Kenner and three daughters Craig Livingston, Mrs Walter Nichols, and Henry B. Weaver.

House of Delegates House Sere Mann Virginia Weaver B. F. Buchanan State Tax Commission Harry Flood Byrd Aubrey Weaver Arden Virginia Senate John J. Morrison Harrisonburg Ward Swank Warren Rockingham Page Rappahannock Senate Finance Committee Senate Buren United States Harry Byrd Pollard, Peery Price Darden Mann State Board of Law Examiners Senator Weaver Board of Visitors The University of W. Cass Weaver Warren County Pearl Davis Kenner Daugh Craig Livingston New York City Walter Allan Nichols Camp Cooke Calif Henry B. Weaver Front Royal

Obituary Highlights Of A Kind Community Leader

The speaker, a respected Odist Church figure active in clubs and the Masonic Order, is remembered for kindness, tolerance, and generous service to the needy. His grandchildren were cited as his hobby and joy, and the obituary notes his bright mind, democratic spirit, and state service. His final farewell reflects a peaceful acceptance.

Odist Church Sormie

Chicago Grain Quotations Openings in Quiet Trade

Chicago March 13 grain quotes show steady to mildly higher prices with no weekend news to spur significant moves. Opening prices listed for Wheat Oats Rye with contracts for May July September and December across the board.

Chicago

Spar Florence Jones In City This Week

Yeoman third class Florence Jones of the Recruiting Office in Nome will interview local women in Winchester about joining the SPARS Coast Guard reserve in 1944. Open ratings include yeomen storekeepers pharmacists mates photographers radio operators technicians parachute riggers and air tower control operators. ages 20 to 36 with two years of high school education are urged to apply.

Spar Florence Jones Yoeman Histone Saute Marc Yoeman Jones SPARS Coast Guard Cosat Guard Tle Yeeman Jones Winchester Baltimore

ALLE Back The Attack Buy War Bonds

The message urges support for the war effort by purchasing war bonds. It calls on readers to contribute financially to bolster national defense and boost morale during the conflict.

Crossword Clue Prompt Missing

A list of numbered clues and partial answers appears, including terms like crests, laths, silent, color, conclude, American poet, weep, particle of fire, shrill cry, carriage tops, call forth, howl, dagger. Also includes Malay, balanced, maxim, and a Biblical city.

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