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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1943

Page

6

Hospital News Highlights Local Births And Recoveries

Mr and Mrs Parkinson of Grimes Virginia welcome a son born Thursday at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs Stickley of 517 South Loudoun Street announce a son Gerald William born Wednesday at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Mrs Carl Rager of Strasburg and Mrs Raymond Pugh of East Boscawen Street are patients at Winchester Memorial Hospital with improving or satisfactory conditions. Mrs Garvin Walters underwent a major operation at Winchester Memorial Hospital and is reported satisfactory. Miss Pauline Ramsburg of Charles Town underwent an appendectomy and is a patient at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Mrs Wingfield is home with a broken foot from a Thursday fall. Mr and Mrs Hetzel Oates announce the birth of a son Friday at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Mrs Frank Whiting of Berryville is improving after an operation earlier this week.

Parkinson Jess Parkinson Grimes Winchester Sonial Garvin Walters Curly Top Winchester Memorial Hospital Stickley Douglas Stickley S. Loudoun Street Oeene Gerald William Stickley Mattie Hodson Carl Rager Strasburg Raymond Pugh East Boscawen Street Miss Ramsburg Memorial Hospital Pauline Ramsburg Charles Town W. Va Whiting Frank B. Whiting Berryville

Aviation student officer Massey to escort May Queen at Toledo dance

Aviation student officer Logan Massey of the 27th College Train Detachment has been chosen to escort the May Queen Marilyn Shields to the big dance on May 13 at Toledo University in Toledo Ohio. Forty other cadets were selected to participate in the event.

Logan ‘Massey May Ys Aviation Logan Massey Air Corps Marilyn Shields Toledo University Toledo

A A A W Art Exhibit Opens This Afternoon

Handley Gallery hosts the A A W Art Exhibition opening at four oclock this afternoon following the Zimmerman wedding. The issue notes wedding details of Miss Rathless Zimmerman Pic Shirley O Duncan and lists local guests, school ties, and future plans.

Handsley Gallery pan-Zimmerman James H. Werdebaugh Rathless Zimmerman Shirley O. Duncan Presbyrian Parsonage Handley High School Strayers Business College of Baltimore J. Duncan Front Royal Elsie L. Duncan Pfc Warren County High School Camp van Dorn

G A A Holds May Meeting At Elks Club Rooms

The Girls Athletic Association held its May business session Thursday evening at the Elks Club. Appreciation was given to Mrs. Charles Anderson and committee for the Second War Bond Drive. Fat Salvage returns were announced and dues campaign captains reported success. May 20 social planned with Virginia Butsler as chair.

Girls Athletic Association Elks Club Charles Anderson Godfrey Zirkle Wayne Omps Jack Widmyer Clarence Hershman Virginia Butsler Hubert Cather Raymond Kerlin Robert Jasper Fred Hunt Fred Hyde

WAAC Graduates at Fort Loudoun Training Center

Auxiliary Grace L. Jackson of 125 W Germain St Winchester graduates May 8 from the Administrative school of the 2nd WAAC Training Center after a six week course designed to prepare WAACs for army office work. Seven WAACs graduate weekly as field needs rise. A Covered Dish Luncheon by the Fort Loudoun Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is set for May 12 at 1 PM at 818 South Stewart St, with reports from delegates to the 52nd National Congress in Cincinnati April 17–22.

Grace L. Jackson W. Germain St Winchester Waac Training Center Fort Loudoun The Daughters of the American Revolution W. W. Duncan South Stewart Street Cincinnati

Funkhouser Buys Second Washington Estate in Jefferson County

Raymond J. Funkhouser of Charles Town purchases Blakely, a 260 acre Washington family estate near Charles Town on the Berryville road. Built in 1820 by John Augustine Washington, the house has a brick structure with a wing and a summer kitchen. Blakely adjoins Claymont Court, also built in 1820 by Bushrod Corbin Washington. Tenants Edward Vickers resides on site. price not disclosed. Blakely to be used as a summer home.

Raymond J. Punkhouser Charles Town Braddock

Winchester resident honored with farm project notes

Mr. Justin Funkhouser of Winchester is mentioned along with land to be farmed. Mrs. Harry Kimmell returned Friday from Washington where she had been visiting since Wednesday.

Justin Funkhouser Winchester Harry Kimmell Washington

Russian-Polish tensions deepen as Moscow calls for talks

May 8 London dispatches report a new phase in the Russia Poland dispute with bitter statements from both sides. Moscow radio says Premier Stalin met British ambassador Archibald Clark Kerr at a Wednesday conference with Molotov present. London hopes the situation stays stable until the American mission led by Joseph E Davies arrives in Moscow. Roosevelt hinted at a letter to Stalin but did not push for a meeting.

London Russia Land United Nations Moscow Stalin Archhbald Clark Kerr Molotov Joseph E. Davies U. S Roosevelt Davies

Mr. Stepp Regains Partial Vision After Hospital Stay

Frank Stepp of Boyce reports after 47 days at Memorial Hospital he has partially regained sight following two eye operations. He thanks hospital staff for their sympathetic care during his stay.

Frank Stepp Boyce Memorial Hospital Star Office

Women Enrolment on Farms Describes Conditions for Land Army

The article outlines recruitment for women joining a Land Army to work on farms. It covers pay disparities between farm labor and camp work, health screening required within three months, insurance, and clothing needs. It stresses patriotism and selflessness, noting occasional tasks assisting farmers’ wives and the demanding nature of outdoor farm work.

Land Army

Ashby R. Ashby 43 Dies After Illness in Millwood

Scott Ray Ashby, 43, a Clarke county native, died yesterday in Millwood after a long illness. He is survived by his mother Ida Johnson Ashby, his wife Mary, and ten siblings. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. today at Boyce Methodist Church with interment in Stephens City Cemetery. Rev. Walter Smith to officiate.

Scott Ray Ashby Clarke County Millwood Ida Johnson Ashby Mary Ashby Isaiah Ashby Berryville Montie

Violent Explosions Near Gibraltar Reported

At 6 A M three violent explosions shattered Gibraltar Bay as British naval tugs beached three merchant ships in the harbor. An Axis submarine attack was reported but not confirmed immediately.

LA Linea Spain Gibraltar Bay

Chicago Grain Quotations May 8 194? Wheat Prices

Chicago grain prices opened barely steady due to Office of Price Administration roll back moves. Wheat July 143 3 8 to 141 4, Sept 143 7 8 to 118, Dec 145 1 4 to 3 8. Corn May 1 05, July 1 05, Sep 1 05, Dec 1 01. Oats July 61, Sept 60 3 8. Rye May 86 7 8 to 83 4, July 88 3 4, Sept 90 3 4, Dec 93 3 8.

Chicago Office of Price Administration

Miners Face Rulings as Work Stoppages Hit Coal Regions

Twelve hundred anthracite miners in Glen Lyon Pa were to resume Monday after a week idle while local grievances with Susquehanna Collieries were negotiated. Companies fined workers for unauthorized strikes, prompting walkouts at Vesta No 4 Mine California Pa and Hanna Coal in St Clairsville Ohio. President Roosevelt labeled miners government employees. District 5 of the UMW warned no contract no work as of May 18 1943.

Glen Lyon Susquehanna Collieries Company Jones and Laughlin Steel Corporation Pittsburgh Vesta No. 4 California Hanna Coal Company St. Clairsville Ohio Willow Grove Hine Roosevelt Washington John P. Busarello UMW District 5 Western Pennsylvania Busarello District 5

War Bond and Stamp Sales In Schools Report

April totals show nine thousand seven hundred twenty nine dollars raised in schools for war bonds and stamps. Participation credited to Mrs Sargent and Miss Pearm with full participation reported. amounts include a $61.66 figure and a penne reference.

Frederick County H. Claye Gainesboro Goreeeeae See Gravel Springs Highview Kernstown Middletown Mountain View Mount Airy Round Hill Shen Valley Stonewall Stephens City O White Hall Cedar Hill Col Garrabrandt Tresh Snider Anderson Bell Hamilton de Hart Virginia Avenue Arthur John Kerr

Baptism Service For Capon Bridge Youth Planned

A group of young people from Capon Bridge and nearby areas will be baptized in Ebenezer Church's baptistry at 8 o'clock tomorrow evening. The service will be conducted by the Rev. J. of Winchester. Everyone is invited to attend.

The Valley Youth Fellowship of the Christian Church Disciple of Christ Strasburg Christian Church Latin America Edwin Boardman First Brethren Church Hagerstown Christian Churches Capon Bridge Ebenezer Church 8. J Winchester Ini

Let The Star Make The Contact Its The Result That Counts In

The notice highlights a headline style push to let a leading star handle outreach, stressing the outcome over the method. It emphasizes the importance of decisive contact by a key figure to drive results.

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