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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1943

Page

8

Kathleen McCartney High School Piano Recital at Handley Auditorium

Miss Kathleen McCartney presents a group of her piano pupils in a recital at Handley Auditorium Friday at 8 15 pm. The program features June Henshall Anne Butler Dolores McCormick June Cammer Barbara Sprenkle Westwood Wright and other students. The public is invited.

Kathleen McCartney Handley June Henshall Anne Butler Dolores McCormick June Cammer Barbara Sprenkle Westwood Wright Charlotte Brown Betty June Hurst Sara Lee Sencindiver Doris Jean Laign Agnes Morrison Elizabeth Baker Lila Lee Robinson Jacqueline Eagle Betty Jean Snapp Jimmy Miller Colleen Grimm Betty Lou Barton Mary Jeanne McCormick

Victory Exchange Reopens at New Location Today

The Victory Exchange moves from Main Street next to Worth's to 111 West Boscawen Street in the former Singer Sewing Machine Co. space and opens to buy articles from the public in War Stamps or Bonds. It is sponsored by the Woman's Division of the War Savings Staff, with Mrs. H. Clay DeGrange as city and county chairwoman and a committee including Mesdames Lewis M. Allen T. Russell Cather Harold Brown and Wilbur Krise.

Victory Exchange Main Street Worths War Savings Staff H. Clay DeGrange Lewis M. Allen T. Russell Cather Harold Brown Wilbur Krise Henry

Old Fredericktown Garden Club Hosts War Bond Efforts

The Old Fredericktown Garden Club hosted by Mrs. Herbert S. Larrick and Mrs. Paul Thomson entertained guests Wednesday. President Mrs. Larrick thanked the committee for War Bond sales and the Federated Council of Church Women for Victory Gardens prizes. Mrs. Ronald Wilson gave a nature study talk and there were exhibits in iris and flower arrangements. The Evandale Homemakers Club meets today at 2 PM for a foods demonstration at Mrs. Ina Hollar’s home.

Fredericktown Ronald Wilson Wendell Goode Harold Brown Lela Rosenberger H. T. Er Herbert Larrick Herbert Solenberger John Rosenberger

Ladies Aid Meeting At Congregational Church Tonight

The Ladies Aid of the Congregational Christian Church will meet at eight o'clock tonight at 529 North Loudoun Street, home of Mrs. C. A. Pugh. Division No. 2 will lead the devotionals. Mrs. Ethel M. Trenary announces the marriage of her daughter Louise Trenary Warrick to Pfc. John E. Hershberger on May 23 at Henderson with only attendant Miss Billie Trenary of this city.

Ladies Aid of Congregational Christian Church Ladies Aid Congregational Christian Church C. A. Pugh Loudoun Street Division No Ethel M. Trenary Louise Trenary Warrick John E. Hershberger Henderson Eree Billie Trenary

Birth of Daughter Jacqueline Vonceil Cooper at Pensacola Naval Hospital

Mr and Mrs L J Cooper Jr announce the birth of a daughter Jacqueline Vonceil on April 23 at Pensacola Naval Hospital. Mrs Vera Creighton of Cottage Hill Florida is the former mother in law. Mr L J Cooper Sr is listed at 506 Kern Street.

L. J. Cooper, Jr Jacqueline Vonceil Oe Naval Hospital Pensacola Cooper Vera Creighton Cottage Hill Fla L. J. Cooper Kern Street

Winchester Memorial Hospital Births And Updates

Mr and Mrs Jones welcome a son at Winchester Memorial Hospital with Mrs Jones formerly Miss Winda Himelright. Mrs Kate Robinson ill after an operation, and Miss Maude Grove recovering well after surgery. Mr C E Wright, patient in hospital, and Mr E F Jacobs hospitalized for days. Mr and Mrs Poland greet a daughter in Winchester Memorial Hospital. Mrs Poland formerly Miss Mary Belle Batt. Mr and Mrs Erickson host a dinner at Boyce with local guests. Dr and Mrs A T Baker travel to New York for a Sacro Occultal Convention. Norwood Ashley, Seaman Second Class, returns to University of Chicago after Naval Training.

Paul Jones East Water Street Winchester Memorial Hospital Jones Winda Himelright Robinson Kate Robinson East Piccadilly Street Memorial Hospital Poland Ronald Poland Baker, W. Va Mary Belle Batt Mr. Jacobs E. F. Jacobs Kabletown W. Va Erickson Elmer - Erickson Boyce William Erickson Elenem Ken David Warner Huff Doris Bobby Roger Bemisdaffer Charles Phyllis Ann Alice Lanham Berryville Andrew Erickson Pittsburgh Mary Tomblin Bluemont Norwood Ashley R. W. Ashley University of Chicago

Simple Services For Edsel Ford

Edsel Ford will have private funeral services at 2:30 p.m. tomorrow at Christ Church Chapel in Grosse Pointe. The Rt Rev Frank W Creighton and Rev Francis B Creamer will lead. Henry Ford received condolences from President Roosevelt as the Ford family mourns.

Detroit Edsel Ford Ford Motor Company Christ Church Chapel Grosse Pointe Frank W. Creighton Michigan Francis B. Creamer Christ Church Parish Hamilton Cass Alexandrine Avenues Henry Ford President Roosevelt Ford

Shenandoah College to Open 68th Commencement Season

Shenandoah College and Conservatory of Music in Dayton prepares for its 68th commencement with a two year accredited college program and a four year Bachelor of Music degree. The program includes a BME and Diploma in applied music with a June 29 to May 31 schedule and an address by Raymond J. Funkhouser.

Shenandoah College and Conservatory of Music Dayton L. G. Bridgers Winchester Board of Conservatory U. S. Navy Army Marines Air Service Virginia Conference United Brethren Church Shenandoah Shenandoah Collegiate Institute Shenandoah College Board of Trustees F. Berry Plummer Hagerstown Raymond J. Funkhouser Elmer N. Funkhouser J. Paul Gruver L. P. Hill College

Howard Allen Cables Parents From North Africa

A cable from Howard Allen, former ambulance driver in the North African zone, reports he is safe. He mentions traveling through diverse countries, Palm Sunday among palm trees, living under the stars, and learning Arabic from local children. He notes world travel from prior cruises and asks after family, sending best wishes.

Howard Allen L. M. Allen Hadisia Fatma Mohammed Abdulla Said South America

Transit Strike in Baltimore Reaches Third Day

Baltimore on May 27 reports show 85 to 90 percent of normal operations as transit workers strike for AFL affiliated unions. Union official A H Keeler says a meeting is planned and some workers have returned. picketing at car barns continues and the company may reinstate a motor man accused of operating a street car while intoxicated.

Baltimore American Federation of Labor Affiliated Transit Baltimore Transit Company A. H. Keeler Amalgamated Association of Street Electric Railway and Motor Coach Transit Company

OPA to Supply Newspapers Monthly Price Lists

The Office of Price Administration plans to provide newspapers with official prices and required ration points for groceries on a monthly basis. The plan, endorsed by the Committee of Newspaper Groups, aims to reach about 300 cities starting July 1, expanding from the prior weekly lists to broader distribution. The lists will be printed as lists, matrices, or engravings and mailed around the 20th of each month for local page creation.

Washington Office of Price Administration OPA Eee

Queen Mother Quietly Marks 76th Birthday at Home

Queen Mary observed her 76th birthday at a 600 acre estate near a west England village, a wartime simple celebration. The Empire sent congratulations but only family messages, presents, plus the Duchess of Gloucester and 17 month old Prince William as guests, reflecting wartime austerity.

London Queen Mary West England Empire Duchess of Gloucester Prince William Britain

New Zealand War Minister J G Coates Dies At Desk

J G Coates New Zealand minister for the armed forces and war coordination died suddenly at his desk in Wellington. A prominent figure for at least two decades he served as premier from 1925 to 1928 and held multiple ministerial posts including public works transport finance unemployment and external affairs. As war minister in July 1940 he planned to visit the United States to arrange munitions for dominion defense and traveled to California on May 23 1941 remaining in the United States for about two months. He had earlier trips to the United States in 1926 and 1927 en route to conferences.

Wellington New Zealand J. G. Coates Coates United States California London

Fletcher New President of Gainesboro FFA

Jenning Fletcher was elected president of the Gainesboro Future Farmers of America for the coming year. Officers named include William Braithwaite as vice president Arlan Anderson secretary Charles Denny treasurer Richard Keller reporter Phil Braithwaite watchdog James L. Givens advisor. Richard Keller reported Donald Dailey won the pest contest with 324 points and Keller was second with 54. The group plans a weekend bicycle camping trip and will meet June 22 at the Agriculture building.

Jenning Fletcher Gainesboro Future Farmer William Braithwaite Arlan Anderson Charles Denny Richard Keller Phil Braithwaite James L. Givens Sam

Prairie dog colony spans vast expanse in historic finding

The largest prairie dog colony ever located measured about 250 miles in length and 100 miles in width, marking an extraordinary wildlife discovery and a record-sized habitat footprint.

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