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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1944

Page

8

Marriages, births, and members in the area news

Of Interest To Women reports multiple weddings including Eleanor Wagner who married C Lee Brill in New York City Union Methodist Church. Also Virginia Pifer married Frederick Johnston in Atlanta and Harriet Adams wed Robert Earhart in Oklahoma City. Local births include a son for John W Beeler and a son for Wilt of Millville. Updates on hospital visits and family notices follow.

Eleanor Louise Wagner Georgeagner Irvington C. Lee Brill G. C. Brill Augusta School Gardenias Roland P. Walker Binghampton George W. Wagner Brooklyn N. J H. F. Nelson Johnston-Pifer Atlanta

Mrs Bell Hosts Garden Club Meeting On Unusual Bulbs

The Little Garden Club was entertained by Mrs. Leslie Bell on Monday afternoon with speaker Mrs. Clarke Cooper presenting Unusual Bulbs. Awards announced include blue ribbons for Mrs. Edward Barr and Miss Elizabeth Barr, red for Mrs. Harry Benham, and yellow for Mrs. J. M. Steck Jr. Ten guests attended, including Mrs. James Mason and Mrs. B. B. Dutton.

Little Garden Club Leslie Bell Clarke Cooper Edward Barr Edward Bar Harry Benham J. M. Steck

Cadet Nurses Set to Graduate Sunday at Christ Episcopal

Winchester Memorial Hospital will graduate eleven Cadet Nurses in a Sunday ceremony at Christ Episcopal church at eight o'clock. The first class entered as student nurses in September 1941 and, under the war speed up, are graduating months early. Named graduates include Catherine Angelo Millville W Va Geraldine Clem Woodstock Emma Jacquelin English Winchester Lucy Bell Fawcett Opequon Margaret Herbert Martinsburg W Va Rebecca Keeler Middletown Nannie McKay Betsy Porter Winchester Esther Reed Paeonian Springs Bernice Ritter Berryville and Betty Simpson Round Hill.

Winchester Memorial Hospital Christ Episcopal Church Catherine Angelo Millville W. Va Geraldine Clem Woodstock Emma Jacquel Winchester Lucy Bell Fawcett Opequon Margaret Herbert Martinsburg Rebecca Keeler Middletown Nannie McKay Betsy Porter Esther Reed Paeonian Springs Bernice Ritter Berryville Betty Simpson Round Hill

Miss McCartney Hosts High School Piano Recital Tonight

Miss Kathleen McCartney presents her high school piano students in a recital at the Handley School auditorium at 8 oclock. The program features works by Ketterer Dennee Mozart Chopin and others. Also listed is a birthday dinner for Charles Calvert and several local attendees.

Kathleen McCartney Handley School Ketterer Peggy Merriner Edwin Bridgeforth Schubert Evelyn Allen Marjorie Duncan Anne Butler Chopin Betty Jean Snapp Minuet Paderewski Jimmy Miller Godard Lila Lee Robinson Greig Jacqueline Eagle Rachmaninoff Colleen Grimm Betty Lou Barton

Art Exhibit Follows A A U W Meeting at Handley School

Winchester A A U W branch held a May 13 meeting in the Latin room of Handley School with Mrs. Peery presiding and Mrs. R M Lewis succeeding as president. A gallery show featured 36 artists including works from Ruth Hamilton Pattie Willis Marcella Smith and others lent by several local and distant collectors.

Winchester Handley School Elizabeth Dunlap Mildred Grove Clara Lee Hyatt Claude Stickley Peery R. M. Lewis Ruth Hamilton Roanoke Pattie Willis Charles Town W. Va Marcella Smith St. Ives Cornwall England Giles B. Cook Stonewall Avenue C. Arthur Bond Salt Lake City Utah Grant Pollock John Scully, Jr M.S. Zimmele Pittsburgh Melvin Green Ned Walker Brandon, VI Eugene Cooper Washington St E. H. Warwick Philadelphia Lillian Hale E. Greenwich Conn Helem Whitney Rose Valley F. Townsend Morgan Sheepscot Maine Miles B. Dean Northwestern Jane Valentine Florida E. Thomas Sully Caroline Huner

Stephens City High School Physics Class Projects Describe Three Term Phases

The 1944 class divided the term into three parts: model planes analysis and flight theory. internal combustion engines with a Chevrolet motor teardown and rebuild. and fundamentals of electricity with basic electrical terminology. Teacher G. L. Walker oversaw the work.

Stephens City High School U.S G. L. Walker

Exhibition Showcases Broad Geographical Art Reach

The Charles Town show features Ned Walker's Covered Bridge and White Peonies by Mrs Frenzel among works lent by Mrs Scully and Miss Hunter. Represented by ten states and seven countries, the exhibit drew over two hundred guests and offered 60 teachers and 2,300 students access to more than 90 artworks.

Charles Town W. Va Ned Walker Melvin Green Frenzel Zimmele Scully Julia Thomas Sully Hunter

Round Hill Boy Enlists in Navy Reed of Round Hill Va Enlists

William Harmon Reed of Round Hill Virginia joined the Navy last week through the Winchester recruitment office. He is the son of Mrs. Pauline Reed, with three sisters and two brothers also in military service. Reed attended Round Hill School, served in local fire and Virginia State Guard units, and worked as a mechanic for McDonough Motor Co before enlisting. Born May 3 in Washington, he reported for training on the 13th for boats assignment.

William Harmon Reed Round Hill Navy Winchester Reed Pauline Reed Lawrence Camp Peary Williamsburg Stanley Army Air Corps New Guinea Charles Fewell Purcellville Z. V. Johnson Chester William Gil Norfolk Young Reed Virginia State Guard Co. 114 Berryville Maination Washington the McDonough Motor Co

Realty Transfers and Powers of Attorney Footnote

Realty transfers list power of attorney moves including John M Seabright to Harry M Seabright and Grant T Seabright to Hilda Griffith and Harry H Seabright. Property transfers note $10 considerations for parcels near Winchester Berryville Pike Kerns town and Stephens City plus a Virginia road right of way and a frame dwelling sale.

John M. Seabright Harry M. Seabright Grant T. Seabright Hilda Griffith Harry H. Seabright Albert R. Pattonet Carrie I. McVay Winchester-Berryville Pike Gertrude R. Johnson Commonwealth of Virginia Charles M. Lupton C. R. Lupton Kernstown Lillian E. Roberts Irvin I. Williams Stephens City C. O. Dearmont W. E. White City

Sunshine Lady urges probe of draft boards nationwide

Miss Phyllis Pedigo of Covington urged Virginia Legionnaires to thoroughly investigate hometown draft boards amid reports of discourtesy to inductees. The Legion, meeting in Lynchburg, took no immediate action while she criticized rural boards and called for Legion posts to lead local inquiries.

Lynchburg Virginia Legionnaires Phyllis Pedigo Covington Red Cross Australia Lonely Bush Country Legion Pedigo Legion Auxiliary

Winant Reports To President in Washington Visit

John G. Winant United States ambassador to Great Britain arrived in Washington to confer with President Roosevelt and Secretary Hull on post victory terms for Germany. The trip will last about a week to 10 days and includes talks with Harriman upon his return from Russia.

Washington John G. Winant United States Great Britain Roosevelt Hull London European Advisory Commission Germany Winant W. Averell Harriman U. S Russia

WAC Recruiting Week Ends With City Visit Trailers

The Women’s Army Corps recruiting drive wraps up in Winchester with the first territory use of a new WAC trailer parked before the Court House for public viewing and literature. Tech Sgt John Gecawich will speak at the Capitol Theater about the campaign and the Pacific war veteran’s service. General Marshall stresses the urgent need for WAC enlistments as soldiers fight overseas.

Women’s Army Corps WAC Winchester Court House Women's Army Corps John Gecawich Army Air Forces Newton D. Baker Hospital Martinsburg Capitol Theater Gecawich Wacc George C. Marshall

Rev Orlemanski Near Breaking

SPRINGFIELD Mass May 16 The Rev Stantislaus Orlemanski suspended by his bishop for an unauthorized trip to Moscow is confined to bed in his church rectory. Dr William C Kotarski says he is on the verge of a complete physical and mental breakdown and must remain in bed for several days. The priest’s privileges were suspended for leaving his parish without permission.

Springfield Mass Stantislaus Orlemanski Moscow William C. Kotarski Josef Stalin Our Lady of the Rosary Russia Orlemanski Thomas M. O'Leary

John Lind Granted Partial Divorce in Frederick Circuit Court

Judge Harrison grants John W. Lind a partial divorce from Helen E. Lind on grounds stated in court records. The couple were married prior to the filing and the action proceeds under Maryland court procedures.

Harrison Frederick John W. Lind Helen E. Lind

Quarles to Deliver Graduation Address at Boyce High

Fourteen seniors at Boyce High School are candidates for graduation. Garland R. Quarles, superintendent of Winchester City Schools, will deliver the commencement address on Friday June 2 at 8 30 in the high school auditorium. The Baccalaureate Service is set for Sunday May 28 and the Alumni Association plans an outdoor picnic on May 31 at 6 PM.

Boyce High School C. E. Miley Garland R. Quarles Winchester City Schools Methodist Church Alumni Association

With Our Men In The Service

Mrs. W. E. Adams received a Mother's Day cablegram from Sgt. W e e e Adams in England. His address may be obtained from his parents. Pat Duffy, U. S. N., arrived last Saturday to spend leave at his home on South Washington Street.

Mesdames Baker Bryarly Washington W. A. Baker Henry Bryarly W. E. Adams Sgt. W.eee Adams England Pat Duffy South Washington Street

Trials in Court of Tria Justice W. Erle Edwards

Disposed cases include Frederick M. Updike of Strasburg fined $10 with $4.25 costs for speeding. Leonard M. Wright of Opequon Va. fined $5 plus $4.25 costs for speeding. Charles Harry Steward of Loudoun Street fined $15 plus $5.25 costs for reckless driving and no operator's license.

Court of Tria W. Erle Edwards Frederick M. Updike Strasburg Leonard M. Wright Opequon Va Charles Harry Steward Loudoun Street

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