Winchester planners weigh city recreation expansion hinges
Southeastern representative of the National Association urges Winchester council to develop 147 Beau area sites including golf lake trout stream and hard surface areas for skating. He promotes a nature park between Handley High and the Shenandoah Academy and calls for indoor facilities with churches. A city recreation program aims to open four playgrounds under full supervision and offer a 12 month plan for all residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
National Association
Winchester New Council
Handley High School
Olenandoah Academy
Attena
Sam Preston
The
of Directors
Ight
Ronald Ison
City Recreation Deent
McSherry Lupton
Ting
Virginia Barr
Edish Garrabrandt
E. E. Harbaugh
A. Ryland Conner
Wendell Barney
Virginia Gregory
Gregory
Preston
United States
Stamps and validity dates noted in wartime calendar
The document lists stamp series and validity notes from the Associated Press. It specifies which Book four red and blue stamps are valid and expiration dates including June 3 and February 28, 1945. It covers airplane stamps, gas coupons, and regional applicability for Northeast Southeast areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Essed Foods
Recreation Ideas by Speaker Highlight City Project
The speaker argued recreation builds social skills and welds people together. He said recreation requires no justification beyond itself and promotes friendliness, honesty, and resilience against global forces eroding hearts and souls. He urged Winchester citizens to embrace recreation as a good in the struggle against evil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Winchester soldiers and sailors gain promotions and returns
Mrs. Lewis F Harper of 312 W Boscawen st reports sons Robert Goodloe Harper and Charles Edwin Harper advanced to Lieutenants (jg). Allan B Fawcett transfers within California camps. Leary G Baker promoted to captain guarding the Panama Canal. James Robert Arnold returns from furlough to Texarkana. Rollin M Larrick on leave from New York ship repair unit. Sgt Granville Cather awarded Combat Infantryman Badge with overseas service. Lt Perry A Sager reports arrival in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis F. Harper
W. Boscawen Sr
Robert Goodloe Harper
Charles Edwin Harper
U. S. Navy
Ips
Robert Harper
Caribbean
Charles Harper
Canal Zone
Washington
Ordnance Department
Philadelphia
Navy Yard
Panama Canal Department
Leary G. Baker
Winchester
Coast Artillery Command
Baker
Panama Canal
Hart E. Baker
Gray Ave
Rollin M. Larrick
Navy
Acorn Heights
Valley Pike
Larrick
U. S. Naval Frontier
Taten Island
New York
Bainbridge Naval Training Station
Bainbridge
SRU
Fred L. Glaize
Frontier
Bougainville
Granville Cather
Army
Cather
Silas Cather
North
Loudoun Street
Fiji Islands
Guadalcanal
Russell Islands
New Georgia
Perry A. Sager
Gladys Sager
S. Cameron Street
England
Sager
Fort Jackson
Nation Wide National Induction For Cadet Nurses
The United States Public Health Service designates Saturday May 13 as the induction day for about ninety six thousand student nurses into the Cadet Nurse Corps. Hospitals nationwide will participate using the Washington program at Constitution Hall broadcast by NBC from 4 30 to 5 00 P M urging young women to consider nursing careers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Public Health Service
United States Cadet Nurse Corps
Washington
Constitution Hall
White Sox Plan Middletown Opening Series
Sam Ensogna stated the White Sox will practice tonight and Thursday at the old Fair Ground diamond to prepare for the opening game of the season. The team is scheduled to face the Minks in Middletown on Sunday afternoon at 2 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Ensogna
White Sox
Fair Ground
Minks
Middletown
Methodist Youths At Middletown Hear Mrs Wright
Middletown Methodist Youth Fellowship welcomed speaker Mrs Helen Hardy Wright of Winchester who urged youths to finish education, use leisure wisely, and think carefully about postwar direction. Miss Louise Mowery led the devotional. next Sunday is Mother's Day with gifts planned for youngest and largest families, and four youths were approved to attend Camp Wakanda in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Middletown
Helen Hardy Wright
Winchester
Wright
Louise Mowery
Youth Fellowship
Tommy Borden
Camp Wakanda
Lois Ann Sperry
Nancy Long
Doris Wright
Robyn Ann Williams
Friends Mourn Loss Of William Massie At Last Rites
William Love Massie died in Newport News last week while engaged in essential war work at Newport News and Shipbuilding Company. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian Church with Rev. Ronald S. Wilson and Rev. Robert B. Nelson officiating, pallbearers named, and many relatives from Newport News Hampton Baltimore and Richmond attending. Massie, known as Billy, prepared for Navy service as his friends mourn his loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
William Love Massie
Newport News
Ronald S. Wilson
Robert B. Nelson
Christ Episcopal Church
Douglas du Shane
William C. Stuart
Lewis Harper
J. Pinckney Arthur
W. Nelson Page
Montgomery Green
Joseph A. Massie
Ye G
Elizabeth L. Massie
The
WAVES
W. C. Stuart, Jr
William C. Stuart, III
Gray
George Bentley
Susan
Elsie
Hampton
James Latane
Baltimore
J. B. Beverley, Jr
Nan Dupuy
Richmond
H. D. Flood
Washington
Massie
Billy
War & Ce
Newport News and Shipbuilding Company
Youth Poem Won in Redlands Browning Contest Over 678 Adults
A poem submitted by John Phillips of San Gabriel high school was entered by error into the adult Browning poetry contest at the University of Redlands. It won over 678 adult entries, highlighting a mix up in submission sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
John Phillips
San Gabriel
University of Redlands
Answers to the Daily Quiz
Answers to the daily quiz printed on Page 4 list Romania the letter eight The Compleat Angler tuberculosis false Thomas Carlyle Let us get it over Saratoga General Henry Knox and the claim that it prevents catching co
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Carlyle
Saratoga
General Henry Knox
Flood in Dust Storm Halts in Johnson Kansas Yard
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Aller arrived home during a dust storm in Johnson Kansas to find a small flood in their backyard. A large western Kansas thistle attached to an outdoor hydrant and the wind caused the water to turn on unexpectedly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson, Kas
Ralph Aller
Philip F. Revell 74 Retired Farmer Dies in Millwood
Friends and relatives gathered at Jones Funeral Home at two o’clock to pay tribute to Philip F. Revell 74 retired farmer of Millwood who died Saturday in Memorial Hospital. Rev F A Parker Berryville officiated and interment was in Clarke County. Pallbearers were Herman Reid John Revell Clarence Glascock Turner Wiley Barton Cook Beverley McKay.
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Jones
Philip F. Revell
Millwood
Memorial Hospital
F. A. Parker
Berryville
Clarke County
Herman Reid
John Revell
Clarence Glascock
Turner Wiley
Barton Cook
Beverley McKay
Retired Texan Lawyer Judge Billy Ends 61‑Year Career
W A Wright known as Judge Billy retired at 86 after practicing law 61 years in San Angelo Texas. He prosecuted or defended about 160 persons on murder charges during his long career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
Tex
W. A. Wright
Billy
Missing in action S Sgt Marshall Feltner from Berryville
Staff Sgt. Marshall W. Feltner, son of Mr and Mrs Rice Feltner of Berryville, is reported missing in action since April 13 over Hungary. Inducted Feb 3 1943 he trained across Florida Utah Arizona and South Carolina before shipping to Italy. He is 21 and a Boyce High School graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall W. Feltner
Rice W. Feltner
Berryville
Adjutant General
Secretary of War
Hungary
Feltner
Miami Beach
Fla
Army Air School
Buckley
Lowry Fields
Kingman Army Air Field
Kingman
Arizona
Salt Lake City
Kearns
Utah
Rapid City
S. C
Tampa
Concert at Mt. Carmel features Harmony Singers in May
The Harmony Singers led by Queen Louise present a benefit concert for Troop 34 Boy Scouts of America at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church 4238 Braddock St on May 11 at 8 30. The Kentucky group performs a special program in a charitable event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Queen Louise
America
Mt. Carmel Baptist Church
Braddock St
Troop 34
Boy Scouts of America
Sermon Tonight by Boyce Aid Club at Zion Baptist
The annual sermon for the Community Aid Club of Boyce will be preached tonight at eight o clock in Zion Baptist Church by the Rev. H C Johnson pastor. Miss Frances Burwell and Mrs Ed Anderson lead the committee and invite all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Aid Club
Boyce
Zion Baptist Church
H. C. Johnson
Frances Burwell
Ed. Anderson
Death summons Mrs Virginia Foster in Belle Vernon
Virginia Propes Foster of Belle Vernon Pa niece of Mr Mrs Claude F Carper of Middletown died Thursday evening in Charleroi Monessen Hospital after a major illness. She was buried Sunday afternoon from the Christian Missionary Alliance Church with Rev A G Biggins officiating. Interment was in Mt Auburn Cemetery. Surviving are her husband Charles Foster and two small sons Charles Jr and Robert. Mr Claude Carper of Middletown Mrs Virgil Batman and daughter Virginia of Waynesboro attended the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Propes Foster
Belle Vernon
Claude F. Carper
Middletown
Charleroi-Mouessen Hospital
Christian Missionary
Virgil Batman
Virginia
Waynesboro
Jubilee Ladies Aid Meeting at Mrs Riggleman Home
The Jubilee Church Ladies Aid will meet Thursday at eleven oclock at Mrs Luther Rigglemans home near Stephens City. Members should bring a covered dish for dinner. The day will be spent sewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid of the
Jubilee Church
Luther Riggleman
Stephens City
Funds For China Relief Increased
Robert A. Whitten chairman of United China Relief announced funds sent to China through United China Relief Inc. since 1941 have reached 18 666 717 dollars. Administrative expenses in this country have been reduced to less than three and one half percent. Funds support medical aid orphan care welfare hospitals education refugee relief industrial cooperatives transportation of drugs and medical supplies and training of medical workers. Allocations from the National War Fund will provide nine million dollars for United China Relief s 1944 program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert A. Whitten
United China Relief
China
United China Relief, Inc
Mr. Whitten
National War Fund
Also Mentioned on This Page
Allan B. Fawcett
Camp White
Oregon
Camp San Luis
Obispo
Calif
India B. Fawcett
East Boscawen Street
382Nd Infantry
James Robert Arnold
Texarkana
Texas
R. A. Arnold
Mary Arnold
California
Tbs
Pyne
William Massie
Stuart
W. S. Bromley
P. F. Revell
ForZagedom’s Sake
Minuteman
Anheuser-Busch
Budweiser
Marshall Feltner
Mt. Carmel
Boyce Aid Club
Virginia Foster
Jubilee Ladies Aid
Cammer Tire CO
Handley School
Yew DU Pont
John W. Rosenberger & Co
Dial
S. Braddock St
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