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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1944
Page
7
Ruby Gordon Pugh and Robert Bruce Hahn wed Friday afternoon at the residence of Rev. C. H. Anderson on Gray Avenue. The bride wore a blue suit with black accessories and pansy corsage. The couple, both Virginia Woolen Co. employees, will reside at 224 South Braddock Street Kirby W Va.
Dates to remember include a Tuesday 12:30 p m Lions Club luncheon at Golden Glow Restaurant. A 7 00 or 5 C S meeting at Market Street Methodist Church 8 00 p m Red Cross Motor Corps at Mrs Dorothy McCann Rice home 8 00 p m Kathleen McCartneys Elementary Class Recital.
Lieut Joseph Massie and Miss Elizabeth Massie with Miss Jacqueline Womack left for Washington where Massie stayed overnight with Mrs H D Flood He will return to Winchester tonight then depart Tuesday for Florida with his mother Mrs Joseph Massie Also noted are local visits and social events in Winchester and Strasburg including a Red Cross Motor Corps meeting and a personal shower for Miss Martone Lupton.
Cpl. Laura A. Reardon of Winchester Virginia serves as a file clerk in the personnel section at Fort Worth Army Air Field. She previously worked as a cashier clerk and waitress before enlisting in the WAC in February 1943.
Eleanor deGrange daughter of Mr and Mrs H Clay deGrange wowed audience in Handley High School as Cinderella in Miss Dorothy Ewings Dancing Class Fantasie. Mary Sencindiver played the Prince with Martha Campbell as fairy godmother and Retha Shirkey as the stepmother. The performance featured exquisite jewels by Misses Hackley Walters and Cain and a charming Circus by the youngest group.
The Rev E T Clark will discuss his trip to Europe and Palestine at eight oclock Tuesday evening in the First Baptist Church lecture room The public is invited This is the regular meeting of the W M A
Allied Headquarters in Naples reports Vice Admiral H K Hewitt noting sailors in northwest Africa craveshore leave for beer. He says prohibition bans alcohol on American naval vessels, a frequent complaint during inspection visits.
American WACs in Britain marked the second anniversary with a London parade and ceremonies. General Eisenhower sent a cable praising the WACs, noting over 4 000 serving in the country and recalling the first contingent arrived a year ago.
Randolph Gaunt, husband of Mrs Phyllis Gaunt of 112 N, becomes first lieutenant. He is stationed in England and has served about two years with overseas duty since October. Friends may obtain the address from his wife to write.
A large class of aerial gunners graduates at Harlinger Army Air Field Texas earning sharpshooter wings and a promotion. Lester D. Arnold Jr. of Winchester Virginia joins a combat team at Camp Hammer Fresno California after the seven week course. Other updates include Navy enlistments and service postings for Philpott brothers and SSGT Leslie Carper’s transfer to Walla Walla Washington for B 24 instructor duties.
Private Allan B. Fawcett son of Mrs India B Fawcett of 210 East Boscawen Street is a member of Headquarters Company Second Battalion 382d Infantry stationed at Camp San Luis Obispo California A P O 96 he would like to hear from friends Lawrence Russell Fries seaman son of Mrs Thelma Fries of 33 Gibbons Street and the late Harry Fries has been in the naval service since November 1943 and is stationed at Miami Florida
Virginia railroad executives will convene in Richmond May 25 and 26 for a statewide safety conference under D. W. Naff. Victor B. Fitzpatrick notes the home front toll of war related accidents includes 4.5 million casualties and 210000 permanent disabilities, urging stronger conservation of manpower for war power.
A national 4-H Soil Conservation Contest stresses saving soil and preventing erosion. About 13.4 million rural youth participate through 80,000 clubs with support from federal and state extension services and soil conservation service. Prizes include gold medals, war bonds, trips to Chicago, and $200 college scholarships.
Trinity Lutheran Church members host a send off for Rev Frank Roof and family at Mrs H P Lovett home in Stephens City as they prepare to move to Greenville Tennessee. Community expresses gratitude and best wishes with a $100 donation and about one hundred attendees.
A concise note recalls a performer known as Reba H who has favored a beloved act for more than four decades, reflecting enduring audience attachment.
Weekend with her parents in Lynchburg and a 10 day Navy furlough for Venable and Sargent near Williamsburg are reported. Local residents update employment, illnesses, and visits including Mrs. Crum id near Bluff City and Mrs. Sillick from Towson planning stays at Turn Cottages.
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