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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1944

Page

7

Women of Place tie knot in Ontario California wedding

Elizabeth Ziegler wed in a Saturday ceremony in Ontario California on March 18, 1944. The bride wore aquamarine with black accessories and orchid corsage, given in marriage by her uncle Eve Magil Shelmire of North Hollywood. She is daughter of the late John J. Ziegler Jr. of Philadelphia and Winchester, and Pvt. Cooper Buckingham is son of Alfred Cooper Reed Buckingham of Baltimore and Winchester.

Eitcinn Lee Lawrence Ziegler Cooper Buckingham, Jr Ontario California Eves Magil Shelmire Northollywood Calif Buckingham John J. Ziegler, Jr Philadelphia Winchester Pvt. Buckingham Alfred Cooper Reed Buckingham Baltimore

Well Wisher Farewell Dinners Honor Local Officers

Mr J Thomas Kremer distributor for Conoco and council member joins Merchant Marines and hosts a farewell stag at the Trianon with guests including J H Yost Wilson Hunt Hugh Peters Ben Berchie Fred Sturm Charley Lyle E Guy George Barnsley Charles B Baker Beva ainreidt and Dr L M Allen. O Sullivan Rubber Company hosts a separate tribute for Lieut Richard A Haven on his marriage at Courtfield. Mrs Dougherty and twins return to Woodsey in Clarke county after Richmond visit. Mrs Baumgardner and daughter travel to Rawson W Va to visit her mother Mrs c B Printz and family. Mr urhgardner called to armed forces. Mrs E St John Greble arrives in Winchester to spend months at Thornhill Manor.

J. Thomas Kremer Conoco Oil Co Merchant Marines the Trianon Messrs J. H. Yost Wilson Hunt Hugh Peters Ben Berchie Fred Sturm Charley Lyle George Barnsley Charles B. Baker Beva Ainreidt

Local Notices and School News Features

Miss Helen Carper attends college in San Francisco California. Mr Sandy Quite Mi near Stephens City. Mr Melvin K Sandy near Stephens City recovered from a severe burn and suffered a minor stroke recently but is improving. Master Rinker underwent appendectomy with satisfactory condition. Mrs C D Smith spent weekend with Mrs H T Hopewell in Strasburg. Miss Rose Ellen Locke of Washington DC spent weekend in Berryville with parents Mr and Mrs Charles Locke. Donnie Byrd of Elkridge is their nephew staying several weeks. William H. Baker Yeoman First Class has transferred from Bainbridge Maryland to the U S Navy Yard Philadelphia. Mrs Robert Forney returned home after week in Washington visiting her son and daughter-in-law. Prof Robert Boyd of the University of Virginia spent weekend in Winchester with the Boyd family.

Carper California Helen Virginia Carper San Francisco Calif Sandy Stephens City Melvin K. Sandy Rinker Danny Rinker Charles Rinker East Fairfax Lane Memorial Hospital C. D. Smith H. T. Hopewell Strasburg Rose Ellen Locke Washan BD. C Berryville Bar Charles Locke Robert Forney Washington Inlaw Billy P. Forney S.loudoun Street Millwood Henry Post Mitchell Clarke R. G. Michell Agnes Mitchell Bryn Mawr Mr. Mitchell Richmond Irene Randolph Nathaniel B. Randolph Margaret Della Meade St. Louis Alice Winslow

Child Guidance Club reviews child thinking program

The Child Guidance Club met last night with Mrs. R. E. Peters. Members answered roll call with an early sign of 4 children. A business meeting preceded a program on How Our Children Think presented by Mrs. Hargrew and Mrs. B. E. Rucker. Guest speaker Mrs. J. A. Mason stressed Nursery School and Kindergarten importance. Members donated toys and games to Gertrude Barton Nursery School via Mrs. C. D. Whitfield.

R. E. Peters Hargrew B. E. Rucker J. A. Mason Gertrude Barton C. D. Whitfield

Middletown Home Demonstration Club Meets for Quick Bread Demo

The Middletown Home Demonstration Club convenes this afternoon at Mrs. Herbert G. Jones home in Middletown. Miss Ruth McNeil Home Agent will lead a demonstration on quick breads biscuits and uses of Graham flour.

Middletown Herbert G. Jones Ruth McNeil

Mrs Cooper and son depart for Rhode Island visit

Mrs Norman E Cooper Jr accompanied by her young son Peter Is has been visiting grandparents Rev and Mrs Norman Cooper for two months. They left today for Quonsett Rhode Island to join Lieutenant Norman Cooper Jr Mrs Cooper Sr accompanied them to Washington

Norman E. Cooper, Jr Peter ‘Is Norman Cooper Quonsett, Rhode Island Norman Cooper Jr Norman Cooper, Sr Washington

Mrs. Anderson A Patient In Hospital

Mrs Annie Aiderson of Martinsburg Pike is a patient at Wynchester Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs Affleck entertained Mr and Mrs H E Muntzing of Stephenson at dinner recently at their Clarke County home.

Mrs. Anderson Annie Aiderson Martinsburg Pike Wynchester Memorial Hospital

Kiddies Deliver Hearts and Craft to Red Cross War Drive

Thirty two children from Little Jack and Jill kindergarten climbed City Hall stairs to donate to the Red Cross War Fund. They presented handmade scrap books and bookmarks, created under Mrs. Andrew Babb, and contributed 1.50, receiving War Fund lapel pins in thanks.

Red Cross City Hall Little Jack and Jill Andrew Babb Esquire New Yorker

Social News from Millwood Highlights Local Visits and House Plans

Millwood residents report visits from Mrs. Henry Post Mitchell and Mrs. G. Peyton Craig hill with friends in Clarke, St. Louis, Washington, and Leesburg. The community also notes forthcoming relocations to Bryn Mawr and Richmond, and several dinners at local homes like The Play House and Powhatan. Families including the Lindseys and Meades are mentioned with travels to Pittsburgh and Maine.

Fireman Dies as Blaze Drives Five to Hospital

In Albany New York a residential fire destroyed six houses early today. Five firemen were seriously injured one fatally when a wall collapsed. An elderly woman Mrs Lucy Remore is missing and believed trapped. her daughter and granddaughter escaped. Cause of the fire is undetermined.

Albany N. Y Clara Griffis Lucy Remore

Renner Case Sent Back To Lower Court On Charge Reduction

Gilbert Renner of Senseny Road near Winchester sees a felony count reduced to a misdemeanor and the case remanded to Trial Justice Court for March 24. Judge Burr P. Harrison ordered the transfer after Commonwealth Attorney J Sloan-Kuykendall moved to lessen the charge. Trial Justice W Earl Edwards heard the original case.

Gilbert Renner Senseny Winchester Trial Justice Court W. Earl Edwards Renner Frederick County Commonwealth J. Sloan - Kuykendall Burr P. Harrison

Induction News for Fort Knox Soldiers Stars in Local Notice

Charles Shaffer Pvt. Charles E. Shaffer son of Mrs. Annie S. Winchester was inducted January 3 into the U S Army and is at Fort Knox Ky receiving basic training. Pvt. Shaffer 33660368 Co A 2 RN writes for letters from friends. Earl Place stationed at Fort Knox Ky recently spent leave with wife Mrs Mary Place Biloomery Star Route. He has been in the army since January 1 1944 and is in an armored division.

Charles Shaffer Charles EB Pete” After Annie S.r Winchester U.S. Army Fort Knox Charles E. Shaffer Co. A. 2 T. Cy Fort Knox, Ky Earl Place Fort Knnox Mary Place Biloomery

John Barrymore Life History Featured by Library

Gene Fowler narrates John Barrymore in Good Night Sweet Prince a portrait of a witty dramatic star. The book covers Barrymore from stage to Hollywood, highlights opening of Hamlet and his 1918 New York run, and includes diary passages from his private autobiography. Handley Library offers the loan.

Sweet Prince Gene Fowler John Barrymore John Drew Hollywood Barrymore New York Handley Library

Advisory Group Is Functioning In Postwar Efforts

London March 21 The European Advisory Commission set up by the United States Britain and Russia is already hard at work and meeting regularly Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden told Commons. Eden said the scope is pretty clear on postwar questions including the future of Finland and Romania.

London European Advisory Commission United States Britain Russia Anthony Eden Commons Today Finland Romania Eden

Presbyterians Host Two Day Educational Institutes on Church Admin

The Presbyterian Church Education Committee sponsors two one day institutes in Winchester and Keyser. Sessions start 2:30 and 7:30 PM with ministers leading opening talks and guest speakers covering church administration worship and related topics.

Feel Presb Aucucation Committee of Presbytery Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Winchester Keyser Presbyterian Church Arte Rev. Co. I. Lewis

Non Residents Banned From Coastal Sector

London reports a 10 mile deep coastal belt ban along England's southern and eastern shores and the Firth of Forth for non residents starting April 1. Entry requires identification. violations carry a 400 dollar fine and up to three months imprisonment. Binoculars and telescopes are banned. Civil defense units and allied soldiers train to assist invasion forces. Britain unveils a 12 ton armored car capable of firing an anti tank gun at speed 18 to 42 mph.

London Europe England Low Countries France Norway Holland Belgium Poland Czecho-Slovakia Britain

Red Cross Social at Emma Parks Robinson Home

A Red Cross War Fund Drive social is planned at Emma Parks Robinson home from 6 to 9 PM on Thursday March 23. Homemade rolls chicken salad tea biscuits mince pumpkin and lemon pies cake and cheese straws will be served. Everyone is invited to support the cause.

Emma Parks Robinson Red Cross War Fund

Convicted Guards Executed for Bechar Camp Brutality

Four guards convicted of murder and brutality at the Bechar Colomb interment camp in North Africa under the Vichy regime were executed by firing squad in Algiers. They were sentenced by a French military court on March 3 as part of purge trials. Pierre Pucheau, former Vichy interior minister convicted of treason, was executed yesterday.

Algiers Bechar Colomb North Africa Carent md Pierre Pucheau

Soft Coal Miner Turnover Declines in January

New York reports hard coal miners show a very low turnover in January with 31 of 1000 workers changing jobs, less than half the rate seen in manufacturing. The bituminous coal institute says this stability reassures war industries to maintain fuel and energy output.

New York

Chiefs Confer In Cairo With Allied Leaders

The commander in the Mediterranean has arrived in Cairo for conferences with allied chiefs to discuss strategy and joint operations.

I the Meditterranean Cairo

Crossword 19 20 21 22 23 25 26 29 31 33 34 35 36 38 Puzzle

Crossword clues list includes phrases like Bodies of water Move Male sheep Evening before a holiday Enclosure Simpleton Swedish coin Distant Little towers Snake Intoxicating Manner of walking Girl's name Heads slang Scottish Gaelic.

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Elizabeth Ziegler Trianon Baumgardner Rawson W. Va Harry Baumgardner Les Town C. B. Printz Urhgardner E. St. John Greble General Greble Thornhill Manor William H. Baker Bainbridge, Md U. S. Ss. Wisconsin Navy Yard Prc Robert Boyd the Unity of Fred S. Boyd Lord Baltimore and Cascade Brookes’ Pharmacy Gold Cross Huntsberry Child Guidance Club Middletown Home Demonstration Club Norman Cooper, Jr Quonsett,r. I George P. Greenhalgh Mr. Greenhalgh William Greenhalgh Springsberry Hugh M. m Fordine Long Branch Henryston G. Peyton Craighill Lucy Harrison Dizerega Alfred Dizerega Leesburg Edward G. Butler Capt Ewart Johnston Thomas N. Carter Richard Whiting Powhatan Benjamin ‘O. F. Randolph Winston Lindsey Mr. Lindsey John Tucker Augusta Military Academy Pittsburgh Edward Lindsey William Bell Watkins Annefield Maine A. Summarion Bellfield Edward Jenkins Tom Byrd George H. Burwell Harry Simpson Louis B. Meade Tom H. B. Meade Gaunt’s Callon Somone Presbyterians T. K. Currie Synod of Virginia Presbytery John L. Fairly Fair Ginter Park Delsetesian Guucem Ene Patterson, Jr Mid-West Arkansas Missouri Alex. R. Batchelor Alabama-Tennessee Georgia Assembly Church School James R. Sydanor Sydnor G. G Red Cross Social Lovett Brothers Tode Tuttle Sir Henry Meilland Wilson Alli the Commercial & Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Miller Bros Timberlake Merganser Wan Seaport City Algeria Priest Tibet Fez Stair Pella E. W. Armstrong CO Winchester, VA E. Piccadilly St
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