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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1944

Page

8

Engagement of Miss Margaret Stone to Reverend Carlyle A. McDonald

Mrs. Daniel W. Lupton announces the engagement of her daughter Margaret Stone to Reverend Carlyle A. McDonald son of the Rev and Mrs W T McDonald of Powhatan County VA. Stone attended Handley High School and George School near Philadelphia and works for Hugh S Lupton and Son. McDonald is a graduate of Eden Sydney and Union Theological Seminary and serves as pastor of the Opequon group of Presbyterian churches.

Daniel W. Lupton Margaret Stone Carlyle A. McDonald W. T. McDonald Powhatan County Lupton Handley High School George School Philadelphia Hugh S.lupton Presbyterian Churches

Local Notes From Winchester Area Homes

Mrs Eustaphieve visits Charles Town friends and returns to Nancy Coble’s home. The youngest son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Fether of Top Notiwn is admitted to Winchester Memorial Hospital. Mrs Flinn returns home after ten days at Winchester Memorial Hospital for an eye operation. Mrs Scully and daughter Mary depart for Mexico for several weeks. Frances Trenary of near Front Royal visits Manly Simpson at the Bakers’ home. Mr and Mrs John Fulton of Berkeley Springs visit the Angels in this city.

Eustaphieve Charles Town E. L. Eustaphieve Nancy Coble Fether Memorial Hospital Kenneth Fether Winchester Memorial Hospital Frances Trenary Near Front Royal Manly Simpson Dale Baker John Fulton Berkeley Springs W. Va John Angel Robert Lee Withers Walter Withers

Mrs Viener Returns Home From Hospital

Mrs. Hyman Viener left Monday for her home on South George Street in Charles Town after illness in Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Colbert returned last night from Newport News Va where she attended the marriage of her niece Ada Bruce Despier to William Kenneth Bradshaw at Trinity Methodist Church on March 25. She was accompanied home by sister Mrs. Ada Wagner of Hampton Va who will spend a month in Winchester.

Viener Hyman Viener South George Street Charles Town Memrial Hospital Colbert Newport News W. T. Colbert West Leicester St Ada Bruce Despier William Kenneth Bradshaw Trinity Methodist Church Ada Wagner Hampton Winchester

Mrs Paul Thomson Expected Home Next Week

Mrs Paul Thomson, who has been in New Orleans since January, is expected to return to her Morgan street home the first of next week.

Paul Thomson New Orleans Morgan Street

Mrs Funk Is Patient at Winchester Memorial Hospital

Mrs Sarah Funk wife of Sergeant Francis Funk of the Winchester police force is a patient in Winchester Memorial Hospital with a throat infection. She is reported to be improving favorably.

Funk Winchester Memorial Hospital Sarah Funk Set Francis Funk Winchester

Miss Helen Willard Departs for Washington Visit

Miss Helen Willard leaves after a few days visit with Miss Betsy Arthur at Holton Arms to return home in Washington. Willard is a class mate of Arthur. Mr and Mrs Barton and Mr Tommie Barton Jr and Miss Virginia Barton of Bryn Mawr Pa are expected in the city Monday to visit Mrs John M Steck and Mr and Mrs John M Steck Jr on Fairmont Avenue for several days.

Helen Willard Washington Betsy Arthur Miss Willard Miss Arthurs Holton Arms Barton Thomas’ Barton Tommie Barton, Jr Virginia Barton Bryn Mawr, Pa City John M. Steck John M. Steck, Jr Fairmont Avenue

Mrs Peyton A Patient In Hospital

Mrs Leonard Peyton of Boyce is a patient in Winchester Memorial Hospital for treatment and care.

Peyton Leonard Peyton Boyce Winchester Memorial Hospital

Mrs. Reardon Heads to Frostburg for Week-Long Visit

Mrs. James Reardon plans a Frostburg visit with her mother Mrs. Harry B. Colburn after a day with Mrs. James P. Reardon in Winchester. Mrs. Charles G. Meehan and her daughter Diana of Cookville Tenn arrive to spend the day, then travel with Mrs. Reardon to Madis frostburg. Guests at the Grubbs home include Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Dupuy of Pikeville Ky and others from Washington Hagerstown Martinsburg and more.

James Reardon Frostburg Charles. G. Meehan Diana Cookville Tenn Winchester James P. Reardon Mad Reardon Harry B. Colburn Ralph Grubbs National Ave Joseph E. Dupuy Pikeville, Ky Ethel Havey Washington Charles Steen Hagerstown Sanda Lee Grubbs Martinsburg

Mrs Myerly Recuperating At Niece Home

Mrs. Myerly recently released from Memorial Hospital after five weeks seeks rest at her niece Mrs. Dudley Pierces home 421 West Clifford Street before returning to Brucetown. Mrs Harnish from Lancaster and relatives visited Mrs L D Grubbs J H Yost and Dr Edwin C Yost in Winchester.

Myerly Harry Myerly Memorial Hospital Dudley Pierce West Clifford Street Brucetown Winchester William H. Yost John Harnish Lancaster L. D. Grubbs J. H. Yost Edwin C. Yost Harnish

Miss Tanquary and Miss Miller Visitation Notices

Miss Mamie Tanquary of Brucetown is visiting Mrs. Dudley Pierce on West Clifford Street. Sidney Miller of Detroit is guest of his aunt Mrs. Thomas B. Byrd at their Clarke county home The Cliff. Mr Billy Mitchell spends spring vacation with his mother Mrs. Byrd.

Miss Tanquary Mrs. Pierce Mamie Tanquary Brucetown Dudley Pierce West Clifford Street Sidney Miller Tom Byrd Detroit,Mich Thomas B. Byrd Mr. Byrd Cliff Clarke County Billy Mitchell Mrs. Byrd

Mrs. Lloyd Returns To Boyce From Hospital

Mrs. Howard Lloyd has been in the hospital for two weeks and has returned home to Boyce much improved.

Mrs Frye Returns From Visit to Mount Jackson

Miss Mary Elizabeth Frye has returned home from a visit to her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Frye in Mount Jackson.

Mary Elizabeth Frye Mrs Ernest Frye Mount Jackson

Furloughs Return With Family News From Yuma and Camp Grant

Mrs John R Bergan and her husband left their post on Wednesday Start Set. Harry F Stine returned to Yuma Arizona and Pvt Lee F Stime to Camp Grant Xi after visiting their mother Mrs WW Stine at 650 National avenue Wednesday night.

Harry F. Stine Yuma Arizona Pvt Lee F. Stime Camp Grant Ww. B. Stine National Avenue

Miss Sempeles Underwent Appendectomy Monday Night

Miss Aspacia Sempeles daughter of Mrs. George Sempeles 1411 Greystone Terrace underwent an appendectomy Monday night in Memorial Hospital. Family reports this morning that her condition is not satisfactory.

Sempeles Aspacia Sempeles George Sempeles Greystone Terrace Memorial Hospital

Seaman Erickson and Mrs Erickson Welcome Son

Seaman 2-c Leonard Erickson and Mrs Erickson are congratulated on the birth of a son Sunday March 26 in Winchester Memorial Hospital. Mrs Erickson was Nora Gladys Orndorff of Wadesville and Arlington Virginia before marriage. Seaman Erickson is stationed at Memphis Tennessee.

Seaman Leonard Erickson Erickson Seaman Leonard Erickson

Stonewall Club Met At Mrs Mason Home For Quick Bread Demo

The Stonewall Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs A G Mason 625 Pennsylvania Ave on Wednesday March 22. Miss Ruth McNeil Home agent demonstrated making quick breads.

Stonewall Home Demonstration Club

Sibert family guests from this city visit Strasburg

Mr and Mrs Johnny Sibert and son Gary Mrs Ernest Windle and Mr Harold Sibert of this city were recent guests in Strasburg of Mr and Mrs Walter Sibert and their little daughter Sandra Jean.

Johnny Sibert Gary Ernest Windle Harold Sibert Strasburg Walter Sibert Sandra Jean

Private Frances Williams and family in Strasbourg with relatives

Pvt Frances Williams and his wife with two children La Rue Fay and Frances Jr. visit Strasbourg with Mr and Mrs Bedford Williams and family. Williams has just completed basic training at Fort McClellan Alabama.

Frances Wiliams la Rue Fay Frances, Jr Strasburg Bedford Williams Pvt Williams Fort McClellan Ala

Everly Heener Marriage In Woodstock Ceremony

Loretta H Keener daughter of Mr and Mrs Snowden II Keener of Oranda wed Guy F Everly son of Mrs Mary Everly in Woodstock. Rev W Meredith Norment Jr officiated. The couple will reside in Strasburg with Everly employed in Washington. Mrs Jones returns from Baltimore. Georgie Bowers underwent major Johns Hopkins operation on Monday.

Everly-Heener Loretta H. Keener Baltimore Georgie Bowers Johns Hopkins

Tokyo Warned of Inevitable Allied Bombing

Tokyo radio reported by U S government monitors said General Kensuke Fujiye warned that Allied air raids on Tokyo are inevitable and that the situation there is truly urgent. He appealed to all in the capital to unite in defense as he assumed leadership of the eastern defense command.

New York Kensuke Fukiye Tokyo Tokyo Radio U. S Fujiye Eastern Defense Command

Russian editorial clarifies Italy envoy exchange stance

Moscow dispatch reports Izvestia says exchanging envoys with Marshal Badoglio’s regime does not imply recognizing his government. The piece asks Britain and the United States to consider Italy’s government and aims to hasten victory over Germany.

Moscow Izvestia Pietro Badoglio Britain United States Italy Germany

Berryville Social Notes Quiet Weekend Visits

Berryville residents welcomed friends from Winchester Front Royal Waynesboro and Cottage City over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Calvin E Priest and son Robert from Cottage City visited Berryville while Patsy Carpenter from Winchester stayed with grandmother D D Brown.

Washington guests include Fletchers and Parrs

Mr and Mrs Bill Parr and Mr and Mrs Harry Fletcher with their daughter Margaret Ann Fletcher of Washington DC were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Dan Fletcher. The Fletchers also hosted Howard Fletcher who works in Washington.

Bill Parr Harry Fletcher Washington, D. C Dan Fletcher Fletchers Howard Fletcher Washington

Winchester guests span weekend visit from Levi family

Mrs William Levi hosted Patsy Levi daughter of Mr and Mrs Marshall Levi of Winchester Virginia over the weekend Mr and Mrs Andrew LaVelle joined as guests for the visit

William Levi Andrew LaVelle Patsy Levi Marshall Levi Winchester

Shenk Family Furlough Notices Return Home

Staff Sergeant William Shenk left Monday to return to Georgia after spending his furlough in Berryville with his parents Mr. and Mrs Charley Shenk. Miss Virginia Shenk of Front Royal Virginia has returned there after visiting her parents this past weekend.

William Shenk Georgia Berryville Charley Shenk Virginia Shenk Front Royal

Hann Family Returns to Charlies Town West Virginia

Mrs. Woodrow Hann and her two children stay several days in Berryville with Mrs. Lucy Wheeler, mother of Mrs. Hann, before the Hanns move from Chicago Jr. back to Charlies Town West Virginia. Mrs. Don Bauman and Miss Edna Carroll of Washington DC visit their parents Mr. and Mrs. Will Carroll for several days.

Woodrow Hann Berryville Don Bauman Edna Carroll Washington, D. C Will Carroll

Berryville Weekend Visits Reported

Mr. Eddy Joyce of Chambersburg Pa spent the past week end in Berryville with Mrs Joyce and their son Master Pat Joyce. Levi Marlowe of Alexandria Va spent the past week end in Berryville with his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Andrew LaVelle.

Nicholas Morrison Ann Morrison Edith Morrison Wilson Ie Aena Reginald Morrison Waynesboro Bill Ryan Richard Ryan Winchester, Va Berryville Eddy Joyce Chambersburg Levi Marlowe Alexandria, Va Andrew LaVelle

Red Cross Motor Corps Volunteers Listed for Duty

Clarke County Red Cross Motor Corps members on duty at Newton D. Baker Hospital on Sunday include Mrs. George Greenhalph Mrs. William Rhoden Mrs. Edith Ritter Miss Elsie Cadwallader Miss Marion Stofle Miss Constance White Miss Camille Wisecarver Miss Helen Berry Miss Bessie Leake Miss Dorothy Leake and Mrs. Jean Owens assisted by Mrs. Jack Enders Miss Garnet Levi Mrs. George Greenhalph Jr.

Clarke County The Red Cross Motor Corps Newton D. Baker Hospital George Greenhalph William Rhoden Edith Ritter Elsie Cadwallader Marion Stofle Constance White Camille Wisecarver Helen Berry Bessie Leake Dorothy Leake Jean Owens Jack Enders Garnet Levi

Miss Barbara Stolle Visits Berryville Over Weekend

Miss Barbara Stolle of Charles Town West Virginia spent the weekend in Berryville with her parents Mr and Mrs Carroll Stolle.

Barbara Stolle Charles Town W. Va Berryville Mrs Carroll Stolle

Public Health Nurse Announces X Ray Re-takes in Berryville

Miss Katherine Anderson of Clarke County Public Health reports that an X Ray firm will be in Berryville on Wednesday May 3 to re-take October X rays that were affected by a machine malfunction. All who had X rays then can receive a free re-take.

Katherine* Anderson Clarke County Berryville

Star News Coverage Promises Complete Event Coverage

The Star pledges full reportage on local, national, and world events with comprehensive coverage across assignments. Readers are assured timely updates and in depth analysis from staff reporters.

the Star

PFC James R Keller Enlists and Serves Overseas

PFC James R Keller known as Jimmy entered the Armed Forces in February 1943. After basic at Camp Wheeler he shipped overseas then served in North Africa and Sicily before being stationed in England. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Carl Keller of 7268 Kent Street and asks friends to write. contact his parents at 6390 for the address.

James R. Keller Jimmy Armed Forces Camp Wheeler Pfc Keller North Africa Sicily England Carl Keller Kent Street Handley High School Gray and Eddy’s. Pfc

Capt Fred Recher to Attend Fort Leavenworth Staff School

Arsenal Bulletin notes Capt Fred S Recher inventory officer has orders to join the Command and General Staff School at Fort Leavenworth Kansas for the 10th service staff course starting April 3 for three months. Also reports Basil Hayley arriving in New Guinea and Pvt George Edwin Link overseas requests from Clarke Frederick counties. Steward Lockhart at Great Lakes undergoing naval indoctrination with aptitude tests to determine assignment.

Fred Eee Ie San Antonio Arsenal Command and General Staff School Ft. Leavenworth Kansas Arsenal Fred S. Recher Recher Steward R. Lockhart East Street U. S. Naval Training Station Great Lakes Ill Naval Service

Laborite Suggests Bomb Proof Shelters Post War

In London March 30 Laborite R Sorensen urged in the House of Commons that with the possibility of another war provisions for construction of bomb proof shelters should be considered during the post war building period. Home Secretary Herbert S Morris said such considerations form part of general security policy in peace and would not be lost sight of.

London R. Sorensen House of Commons Home Herbert S. Morris Tom

Tomato Growers Of County Plan 1944 Meeting

Tomato growers in the county will meet next week at 8 p m either in Winchester or at the County Court House to hear L C Beamer VPI discuss production and marketing for the 1944 crop. About 500 acres are forecast with over 200 farmers planning to plant. After the Gainesboro session the Game and Fish Association will show wildlife pictures and refreshments will be served by the Young Farmers Group.

Winchester L. C. Beamer VPI Gainesboro Game and Fish Association Young Farmers

Arguments Begin In Murder Case

Final arguments to save Wayne Lonergan from the electric chair began before an all male jury in general sessions court. Defense Edward V. Broderick opened with a fiery address and no spectators were allowed as Judge James G. Garrett ordered lockdown during the proceeding. Prosecution will present its summation by ADA Jacob Grumet after Broderick concludes.

New York Wayne Lonergan Patricia General Sessions Court Edward V. Broderick James G. Garrett Jacob Grumet Broderick

Absentee Ballot Interest Low in Wilson County May Primary

The Wilson Board of Elections reported that among 6,000 county servicemen, only one had applied for an absentee ballot to vote in the Democratic primary on May 27.

Wilson N. C Wilson Board of Elections

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Margaret Lupton Rev. McDonald Beverley Richmond William Beverley Judy Milton Valley Rebecca Frances Beverley Judy Beverley Steck New York City Scully Mexico John S. Scully Mary Brooks’ Pharmacy Bell Bell Clothes Stores Huntsberry Gaunt’s Drug Store Paarcas John R. Bergan Mr. Bergan Calvin E. Priest Robert Priest Cottage City Patsy Carpenter William Carpenter D. D. Brown Russell Fletcher Baltimore, Md Mrs. Fletcher Miss Dottie Fletcher Jack Martin Henry Clark Pat Mallory Patsy Mallory Selby Arch Preservers Lovett Brothers Eee SS Company James Keller CORP Basil Hayley Jack Hayley Arlington, Va New Guinea John Slater Route 3 George Edwin Link Clarke Frederick Counties Lydia E. Pinkham Goodrich Silvertown E. Piccadilly St Jones Funeral Home Dr. Clendeningzg Bandits Grondpsa Hipple Geo. Washington Hotel Pine Motor Co RED Cross the Commercial & Savings Bems Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Timberlake’s Moling and Cather Shady Music By Woody Carlisle Sonny Frye Virginia Louise Beauty Salon Louise Keefover Riteway Cleaners the Peoples Cleaning Company Indian Alley N. P Pete) Gore
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