Marriages and notices from Strasburg and Winchester area
A detailed society column notes weddings in Strasburg and nearby, including the marriage of a Burg native to Sgt. Arthur Bif Ritenour at St. Pauls Lutheran Church with maid of honor Miss Macine Grubbs and best man John D. Ritenour. It also covers Dorothy Simmons marrying Pvt. Lawrence Grim in First Baptist Church, with notes on gowns, receptions, and later postings, plus community notices about the Winchester Quota Club meeting and staff travel updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burg
Winchester
Arthur Bif Ritenour
Arthur Ritenour
St. Pauls Lutheran Church
Strasburg
F. B. Linge
USA
Macine Grubbs
Baltimore
Set
Ritenour
John D. Ritenour
Strasburg High School
Miss Kibler
Queen Street
Sgt. Ritenour
South West Pacific
Amarillo
Tex
Kibler
Handley High School
E. E. Keister
Sgt
Army Air Force Technical School
Chanute Field Rantoul
Ill
South Pacific
G. A. A. Met Last Night at Elks Club
The May meeting of the Girls Athletic Association convened at 8 p m in Elks Club rooms with a 7 30 council session. Plans for a May dinner at Wayside Inn honoring the G A A bowling team were announced and a hospital entertainment project for Newton D Baker Hospital in Martinsburg was approved. April initiates included Mrs Lohn Dunlap Mrs Marshall Boyd Miss Dorothy Sentindiver and Miss Helen Gatewood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girls ‘Athletic Association
Elks Club
Wayside Inn
Newton D. Baker Hospital
Martinsburg
Girls Athletic Association
Lohn Dunlap
Marshall Boyd
Dorothy Sentindiver
Helen Gatewood
Nurse Aide Corps Mobilizes At Newton D Baker Hospital
The Nurse's Aide Corps formed at a meeting chaired by Miss Jacquelin Smith. The hospital requests six aides each Friday and six on the third Sunday with hospital transportation provided. Hagerstown Martinsburg and nearby communities participate in the effort. The Cong Christian Church Ladies Aid will meet tonight at 8 at 806 South Stewart. Division three to handle devotionals and a cake sale to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton D. Baker Hospital
Jacquelin Smith
Lou Stewart
Baker
Hagerstown
Martinsburg
Ladies Aid
Congregational Christian Church
T. W. Matthews
South Stewart Street
Tayloe Announces Birth of Son in Garfield Hospital
Word comes of the birth of a son, H. Gwynne Tayloe II, to Capt. and Mrs. H. Gwynne Tayloe Jr. of Middleburg Virginia, in Garfield Hospital on April 3. Mrs. Tayloe formerly Miss Polly Montague of Middleburg and Charleston South Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Gwynne Tayloe, II
H. Gwynne Tayloe, Jr
Middleburg
Garfield Hospital
Tayloe
Polly Montague
Charleston
Hospital News From Winchester Memorial Hospital
Miss Jeannetta Racey of Mount Pleasant recovers from appendectomy at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Norvel Walters of Berryville remains under ongoing treatment. Mrs. Charles W Paris Jr of Front Royal returns home improved after a minor operation. The Hershman family of Mount Pleasant welcomes a son born April 28 in Winchester Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Shade of Kent Street announce the birth of Caroline Lee also on April 28. Mrs. Shade formerly Nadine Lee. Mrs. George W. Cooley of Front Royal shows continued improvement during treatments. Mr. Lloyd McDonald of Mount Pleasant was recently a patient. Mrs. R. E. Miller of Front Royal improves and plans to return home by week’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeannetta Racey
Mount Pleasant
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Charles W. Paris, Jr
Front Royal
Memorial Hospital
Joseph Hershman
Son
Eugene Shade
Kent Street
Caroline Lee
Shade
Nadine Lee
George W. Cooley
Lloyd McDonald
R. E. Miller
West Main Street
Nursery School Committee Reports Gains and Donations
The April meeting at Mrs. E. Christopher Stuart Jr. celebrated the new larger location with rising attendance. Donations from American Legion Auxiliary Beta Sigma Phi and others supported the Gertrude Barton Nursery School activities, plus lunch prepared by the new Canteen Corps class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Barton
E. Christopher Stuart, Jr
American Legion Auxiliary
Beta Sigma ‘Phi
Ies Aid
Highland Avenue Day Sch
B. M. Roszel
Lillian Sheetz
The
Presbyterian Sunday School
Alfred Schwalb
Abram Novick
Girl Scout Troop
Fred Ritter
Grace Lutheran Church
Winchester Memorial Hospital
J. Gray Beverley
Garden Club
Winchester
Frederick County
Red Cross Canteen Corps
John Glover
Howard L. Jones
Victrola Records
Local furloughs and community notices fill Winchester pages
Pfc Norman C Dunn arrives for a fifteen day furlough to stay with his mother Mrs Bertie Dunn at 102 12 Southwerk Street. The Dunn unit is Air Force Medical Detachment at Gulfport Mississippi. The Ladies Auxiliary of Middletown Fire Company meets tonight at eight with president Mrs W B Little in charge. Pvt Louie Yancey of Camp Fannin Texas and Mrs Yancey visit their parents in Stephens City and Winchester. Mrs Ryland Washington of Alexandria Virginia visits her relatives in Front Royal and Winchester. Mrs W A Baker Mrs Herbert Larrick and Miss Jaquelin Smith return from Richmond where they attended the Woman's Auxiliary meeting. A box luncheon will precede the regular meeting next Monday at 1 PM, followed by reports from Richmond attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Simmons
Atwell Avenue
Dorothy
Lawrence Grim
Maurice Grim
Shawnee Avenue
First Baptist Church
E. T. Clark
D. D
Handiey High School
Lovett Brothers Shoe Store
Handley High School
Virginia Woolen Mill
Camp Pickett
Aera
Iiene
Norman C. Dunn
Bertie Dunn
Southwerk Street
Pfc
Dunn
Gulfport
Miss
Air Force
Ladies Auxiliary of Fire Company
The
Middletown Fire Company
W. B. Little
Yancey
Texas
Louie Yancey
Camp Fannin
Alma Graves
Clyde Young Yancey
Stephens City
Ashby Graves
Winchester
Tyler
Washington
City
Ryland Washington
Alexandria
Charles Noyes Tyndell
Front Royal
Peyton Marshall
Woman's Auxiliary
W. A. Baker
Herbert Larrick
Jaquelin Smith
Richmond
Woman’s Auxiliary
Baker
Larrick
Miss Smith
Mrs. Lichliter Returns From D C
Mrs. William C. Lichliter has returned to her home after visiting Washington with her husband. She also visited Mr and Mrs Walter Douglas. Genevieve Keller stayed several days with her parents Mr and Mrs Harry Keller and Kenneth Keller at Toms Brook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lichliter
D. C
William C. Lichliter
Washington
Mr.Lichliter
Walter Douglas
Genevieve Keller
Mrs
Harry Keller
Kenneth Keller
Toms Brook
News of Our Men and Women in Uniform
Pvt. Robert Gochenour details his wartime service from Camp Croft to England. Pvt. Robert Creamer graduated Army Stenographic Clerks School and heads to Fort Meade after furlough with his parents. Pvt. Carl Lowery in Italy, Lt. Robert Ritter in England with the Ninth Air Force shares sunrise on Easter Day. Several local families report sons serving in various theaters with letters and updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Gochenour
Bob Gochenour
Opal Gochenour
Pinestreet
Camp Croft
S. C
Orlando Air Base
Fla
Bob
Air Corps
England
Pvt
Robert Creamer
Army Stenographic Clerks’ School
Fort McClellan
Ala
Charles Creamer
Boyce
Fort Meade
Robert B. Ritter
Carl R. Ritter
North Washington Street
Ninth Air Force
314Th Air Transport Squadron
Auxiliary Meet Of Presbyterian Women Planned
The Woman's Auxiliary of Winchester Presbytery will hold its thirty eighth annual meeting in Strasburg’s Presbyterian Church on May 9 and 10. Mrs. R Bruce Slonaker, president, will lead sessions and visitors are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Auxiliary of
Winchester
Presbyterian Church
Strasburg
R. Bruce Slonaker
Wincheser and
Christ
Ternoon
Ittee
A. O.in
Winchester Presbytery
Rest Church to Hold Sunday Night Sermon May 7
Rest Rest venue announces preaching service at Rest Church on Sunday night May 7 at 8 oclock. Local residents are invited to attend the worship gathering led by visiting or local clergy. The notice emphasizes the weekly church schedule and community participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rest
Rest Church
Commissioner Notice in Mason Estate Matters Leads to Inquiry
A Virginia Corporation Court decree appoints Commissioner HH Benham to inventory the estate of the late Sue J. Mason including real and personal property debts and heirs. Notice is published in the Winchester Evening Star with weekly announcements, setting May 23, 1944 at 10 AM for execution at 46 Rouss Avenue, Winchester. The.reference may extend to other locations if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. G. G. Baker
Sue J. Mason
Corporation Court
City of
Winchester
Virginia
Winchester Evening Star
Rouss Avenue
HH. K. Benham
Local Social Notes Include Visits and Family Matters
The column lists church and family visits across Martinsburg and surrounding towns. It notes Rev W F Bull officiating and multiple residents visiting relatives in Martinsburg, Winchester, Charlottesville, and Toms Brook, including Mrs Holmes Snapp Mrs Blanche Stipe Miss Ethel Barrett and Mr C E Ridg family with guests.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ritenour-Kibler
Dorothy Simmons
Grim
Winchester Quota Club
Fort Loudoun
Forney
Ohio
Tennessee
Fred W. Forney
Columbus
Nashville
Capt
L. C. Forney
Army Corps
Miriam Watson
WACS
Homestead
Hot Springs
Lieut
Rexall
Brooks’ Pharmacy
Senate
Huntsberry
Ladies Aid of Congregational Church
Hospital News
Norvel Walters
Berryville
Baby Scales Rattlers Books
Gaunt
Main
E. C. Stuart, Jr
Rv. F. C. Dunn
Miss Russell
Tate
F. L. Largent, Jr
Cammerb -Tire CO
Handley School
Mable G. Henry
East Water Street
Carl Lowery
Italy
William Dean
T. Wil
Hary
R. K. McDonal
John McLaughlin
Gan
E. L. Russell
Ada Glass Baker
Christian Social Service
Carl Thompson
Massanetta
Jay Lowen
Home Mission
Presbytery
A.S. Frank Kalaft
Seaman Kalafat
Navy
Camp Peary
Winnie Kalaft
North
Loudoun Street
Pl. G. S
Williamsburg
Bruce Slonaker
Strasburg Auxiliary
Walton Brown
Margaret Stickley
Devel Escihey
Omas Jones
Robert Kuykendall
H. G. Duling
Charles
Hugh Ship
FP. A. Buchanan
Synodical
Louise Davidson
Laura Campbell
Sunny Side
Royster Lyle
Foreign Mission
J. A. McMurry
Assembly’s
John Ducknall
Synod
Pifer’s
Fram
Loudoun
George Washington Garage
Selby
Selby Arch
Lovett Brothers
Dixie N. Quillan
W. F. Bull
Holmes Snapp
E W. Smallwood
Marchel Lamp
Washington, D. C
Ethel Barrett
Blanche Stipe
Thomas Neal Ang
Harry Ridgeway
Camp
the Commercial & Savings Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Timberlake
Dia
Ae Memorial Hospital
United Food Stores
Miller Bros
Moling and Cather
Wales
Bray Squane
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