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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1941

Page

11

Officers Elected To Clarke Red Cross

Berryville Virginia May 14 Clarke Red Cross officers elected unanimously include Nan Thomas as ex president and Mrs Grahamerty as secretary. James Lindsay notes 5200 volunteer hours since January 1 and packing and sewing totals were completed. The nutrition class led by Rose MacDonald will receive certificates next Monday at the Economic building.

Berryville Hobson McGehee Clarke National Red Cross Nan Thomas Grahamerty Dortch James Lindsay J. D. Griffing Guernel Tyson Dortch Rose MacDonald Red Cross Economic Building Miss MacDonald Virginia Page Kate Powers Charles F. McIntosh Ollie Thomas

How Do You Rate On American Quiz Map to Washington

A reader inquiry asks how to rate on an American quiz mapped to Washington D C. The note suggests a classification or scoring system tied to the capital region.

Wreck Hurts Two as Driver Is Held

Two men injured in a car crash east of town when Roy Rin ker’s vehicle struck a culvert. Lewis Bly of Loudoun Street also injured. Perinker charged with a traffic offense. accident reported by police.

Roy Rinker RFD No Berryville Lewis Bly Loudoun Perinker Lee Starrett Rogers

Condition of John Lynn Improves After Wound

The 30 year old John Lynn, treated at Memorial hospital for a wound suffered Monday, showed marked improvement this afternoon, according to his doctor.

John Lynn Memorial Hospital

Axis Confer On Program of U. S.

Reported talks in London discuss Hess flight and Hitler plans with secrecy. Washington observers note Roosevelt’s neutrality policy and potential shifts as Britain weighs responses to renewed naval activity and Red Sea access.

U. S Hess Washington Hitler United States Roosevelt Red Sea RAF

Riley Smith Speaks at Kiwanis Luncheon in Winchester

Riley Smith, head coach at Washington and Lee University and former Redskins player, spoke at the Kiwanis Club luncheon in Winchester. He highlighted competitive sports for youth and shared athletic experiences. Attendance prize went to Wendell Goode. guests included William Pifer and others.

Riley Smith Washington and Lee University Redskins Washington Smith Winchester H. B. Cunningham Levand Jack Growl Askness Lexington Roy Cather Wendell Goode William Pifer H. Ler Atlanta, Ga L. I. Miller F. Grove White Ansel Solenberger Andrew Beil

Tire thefts mount in county reports

Additional tire thefts across the county are reported. Names include C. T. Owens of Kernstown who lost three tires and Mere dith Himelright, Kernstown service station operator who lost several. Valley Wrecking Martinsburg supplies at about $100. All thefts seem to have occurred Sunday or in that period.

C. T. Owens Kernstown Meredith Himelright Martinsburg

Pugh Guilty of Reckless Driving After Police Chase

Trial Justice F L Largent Jr finds C D Shorty Pugh guilty of reckless driving after a late Blossom festival chase from here to Berryville ends in a crash at the N W tracks. He is fined 25 dollars and costs and prohibited from driving for six months. Burr Harrison defended him.

F. L. Largent, Jr C. D Shorty Pugh Tom Starret Here Berryville Memorial Hospital Burr Harrison

Morris Named Assistant Manager at Winchester Ward Store

Dr. Morris formerly of Pocomoke City Maryland has been appointed assistant manager of the Winchester Montgomery Ward store. He succeeds George A Haigh who moved to Salisbury Maryland yesterday. Mr. Morris will soon be joined in Winchester by his wife.

Dr. Morris Pocomoke City Winchester Montgomery Ward George A. Haigh Salisbury Morris

Boston Wool Market Report Shows Modest Business

Boston May 14 The Department of Agriculture notes a very moderate volume of business in the Boston wool market with some domestic wools selling at full grease and scoured basis while Australian and South American wools move steadily with little change from last week.

Boston Dept

Men Assigned To 176th Infantry From Camp Lee

Word from Camp Lee Virginia lists Ray Miller Isaac H Moore Clarence T Kenney and Mervil E Shade assigned to the 176th Infantry 29th Division Fort George Meade Maryland Mail may be sent to the above address.

Camp Lee, Va Ray Miller Isaac H. Moore Clarence T. Kenney Mervil E. Shade 176Th Infantry Fort George Meade

Eagles Initiate Three Candidates at Winchester Aerie

B. O. Fuller, Lee Stine and Ernest Griffith Jr were initiated at a Winchester Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles meeting. The lodge now lists 162 members. Installation of new officers is scheduled for Tuesday June.

B. O. Fuller Lee Stine Ernest Griffith, Jr Winchester Aeris Order of Eagles Aerie

Large Turnout For Star Chef Classes At Local School

A crowded event drew many residents to cooking classes led by a visiting star. Names and addresses of attendees and sponsors appear across the program notes, with participants including Mrs. Harris and Mrs. Pugh among others, highlighting community interest in culinary instruction.

Amherst Street Spry Carlton Hawkins Bloomery Dr. Pepper Margaret McVicar Loudoun Street Wallie B. Carper E. Leicester Street Opal Landacre Braddock W. W. Gochenour South Loudoun

Lawrence Smith Dies In Baltimore

Funeral services for Lawrence Smith a Clarke county native who died in Baltimore will be held Thursday at Green Hill Cemetery Berryville at 2 p m He had lived in Baltimore about 15 years He was the son of Newton Smith and the late Mrs Laura Howell Smith He is survived by his father and one sister eee Smith of Washington D C Berryville Camp of Modern Woodmen will serve as pallbearers

Lawrence Smith Clarke County Baltimore Green Hill Cemetery Berryville Smith Newton Smith Laura Howell Smith Eee Smith Washington, D

Three More Men Called From Frederick County

The Selective Service Board of Frederick County announced three additional call ups for a one year army service. Two white draftees are Harry Glen Andricks and Charles Julian Renner slated for June 2, with Esten Alexander Nelson of Opequon the colored inductee. The county total reaches 57. Nelson has been on the waiting list since December. Andricks, previously listed, was replaced by

Selective Service Board of Frederick County Harry Glen Andricks Charles Julian Renner Esten Alexander Nelson Opequon Nelson Andricks

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Clarke Red Cross Washington, D. C Desaca Kelvin Stors Denon Miller BE. Boscawen Loudoun S&t C. GF L. C. Morris Atlantic Eagles Woody Ade Daniel’ Lee Kremer
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