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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1944
Page
8
Archaeologists and anthropologists have struggled to trace the origin of the Hottentots of South Africa, labeling them an individual race with uncertain beginnings.
War bulletin notes Allied gains in central Italy as German defenses like the Gustav and Hitler lines face strong assault. Berlin denies Hitler line while preparing for possible withdrawal. Russian spring offensive may rival D-Day, with staggered Western strikes possible. Air campaign resumes amid heavy German air power, while a note on the lemur ends the piece.
Mrs Elwyn Young of Atlantic City and Mr and Mrs Jack Reber with daughter visit Mr and Mrs E Pifer and family in Star Tannery. Porter of Atlantic City arrives May 13 to visit parents the Porters. Master Max Renner recovering from scarlet fever will miss the rest of the term. Daisy Orndorff returns for summer with relatives and friends visiting from Washington and Strasburg. Seaman Marie Whittington home on furlough from radio and flight training in Florida plans return to California May 29. Daisy Orndorff receives a letter from Cpl Warren Everley stationed in England asking to be remembered to friends.
The Mens Open Door Bible Class of Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church meets Sunday at 9 45 AM with Mr E W Mason teaching the lesson All members urged to attend and visitors receive a cordial welcome The Pueblo Indians of New Mexico own lands by titles granted by the Spanish crown.
The Winchester Commandery Knights Templar plans the Ascension Feast service on Sunday March 12 gathering at City Hall at 7 30 and marching to Congregational Christian Church for an 8 o clock service Rev Robert A Whitten pastor of the church and chaplain of Winchester Hiram Lodge No 21 A F and A M will preach on Lifes Larger Dimensions I G Bierer of Front Royal is eminent commander with Roy A Larrick Brady W Largent and Harold C Sheetz Jr on the arrangements committee Public invited to attend.
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