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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1942

Page

6

Quiet Weekend Socials and Civic League Meeting Recap

A social program includes a Saturday house and garden tour from 3 to 6 at Mrs. Melvin Green's cottage on Weehinavon street. Monday 7 30 p m is an American Legion Auxiliary meeting with Mrs. R T Barton. The Civic League held a luncheon and final meeting at the George Washington Hotel with Mrs. S C Brooks presiding.

Melvin Green Neh Weehinavon Street American Legion Auxiliary R. T. Barton Civic League George Wash S. C. Brooks Harry Schmidt Garland ‘Quarles England Churchill Stafford Cripps Herbert Morrison Archibald Wavell Lord Beaverbrook Quarles America Great Britain E. T. Clark

Socials at Sunflower and Willow Lawn Inn in Stephens City

Mr and Mrs Joseph Walker hosted a weiner roast and picnic supper at Sunflower Stephens City with faculty member Mr Walker and guests including Harold Estep Clinton Rhodes Roy Wisecarver Sam Stickley William Stickley James Gordon and families Larrick Hockman honored at Willow Lawn Inn with buffet and miscellaneous shower guests include Mildred Smith Elizabeth Denny Alice Cary Polhamus Hu bert Cather Peachy Hockman Richard Duvall John Livengood O C Dix L L Hockman Char Ritter and Robert Glass

Joseph Walker Stephens City Walker Stephens City High School Harold Estep Clinton Rhodes Roy Wisecarver Sam Stickley William Stickley James Gordon P. K. Koenig Martha Funk Mary Broaddus Elsie Havermale Robert Stickley Fred Dobbins Howard Massie Louise Campbell Carl Campbell Willow Lawn Inn Larrick Hockman Mildred Smith Elizabeth Denny Alice Cary Polhamus Hubert Cather Peachy Hockman Richard Duvall John Livengood O. C. Dix L. L. Hockman Char- Ritter Robert Glass

Young Class of Brad dock Street Church Plans Regular Meeting

The Brad dock Street Methodist Church youth class holds its regular lesson tomorrow morning led by Mr. Godfrey Prelip. Miss Jeanne Shade, Mary Washington College student, visits with her parents on Handley Boulevard and brings guest Miss Barbara Blundin from Philadelphia. Shade departs Saturday for Lake Jundlucka North Carolina then returns for summer term. Helene Peery and Mr and Mrs Garland Canter travel to Pittsburgh to visit Mrs Mahood and her husband.

Braddock Street Methodist Church Godfrey Prelip Jeanne Shade Mary Washington College Walter Shade Handley Blvd Barbera Blundin Philadelphia Helene Peery City Garland Canter Berryville Pittsburgh, Pa Perry Mr. Canter Francis Mahood Mr. Mahood Catherine Beattie Duke University Mrs. W. W. Beattie

Golliday Hurst Nuptials Announced in Frederick Maryland

Miss Axie Onita Golli day of Stephens City and Charles Hurst of North Braddock Street were wed August 3 1941 in the Calvary Methodist Church parsonage Frederick Maryland Reverend A H McKinley officiated Miss Golli day a Stephens City High School graduate 1938 has been with Lemley Studios Stephens City Mr Hurst a Handley High School graduate 1937 now with American Viscose in Front Royal and the couple left for a wedding trip to the southern states later.

Golliday Hurst Carmel L. Golliday Stephens City Axie Onita Charles Hurst C. M. Hurst North Braddock Street A. H. McKinley Calvary Methodist Church Frederick Lemley Handley High School American Viscose Corporation Front Royal States

Circle 9 Meeting At Mrs Bridgeforth Home

Circle 9 of Braddock Street Methodist Church meets Monday at 8 oclock at 717 South Stewart Street hosted by Mrs W E Bridgeforth. Leader Mrs W S McIntock urges attendance. Rev Welch Preaches At Macedonia Sunday Night. Young Peoples Choir to provide music. Red Cross Garments Due Tuesday for production room. Yard party Saturday at Greenway Church for Sunday School relief. Birth notices for Dunn and Tisinger families announced with hospital details. Local social notices include arrivals from Duke University and New York visits and various illnesses and travel plans.

Welch Macedonia Epworth League Homer Welch Young People's

With Our Men In The Service In Winchester News

Cpl. Donald Clowe in the Air Corps writes from Karachi India noting 110 degree heat and three dust storms the day of his letter. He has good health and high spirits and four January letters. 30 to 40 more are expected. James F. Ritter, brother of Fred and Eddy, has enlisted in the U S Army Air Corps as 2nd Lieutenant and is assigned to Maxwell Field. Aviation Cadet Edmund Bradfield arrives from Maxwell Field to spend a furlough with his relatives in Winchester and will be joined by his mother in New York next week.

Cpl Donald Clowe Air Corps Karachi India Clowe Donald Reaoe James F. Ritter Fred Eddy U.S. Army Air Corps Maxwell Field Fort Hamilton Brooklyn N. Y Edmund Bradfield Ala B. F. Arthur, Jr Winchester Ely Bradfield New York

Memorial Day Rites Sunday At Berryville

Memorial Day exercises will be held at Berryville tomorrow at 4 o clock under Lloyd Williams Post American Legion with H L Scheuer directing. Rev Henry G Lane of Grace Episcopal Church will speak, Berryville High School Glee Club will sing, and V P F Company 114 members will march and present a color guard. Graves at Green Hill Cemetery will then be decorated.

Berryville Lloyd Williams Post American Legion H. L. Scheuer Henry G. Lane Grace Episcopal Church Glee Club Berryville High School V.P.F. Company 114 Green Hill Cemetery

Memorial Day for Henry Barringer of Philadelphia

In Ann Arbor on May 31 Henry C. Barringer of Philadelphia completes three milestones. He turns 22, graduates from the University of Michigan, and is commissioned as a second lieutenant in army intelligence. He reportedly speaks seven languages used for enemy interrogation.

Ann Arbor Mich Henry C. Barringer Philadelphia University of Michigan Army

Heydrich in Critical Condition and Czech Hostages Tighten Grip

Reports from Prague say Heydrich remains in critical condition after the shooting. The emergency lifted but theaters stayed closed as Gestapo rounds up hundreds of hostages, with 200 in Nazi custody and facing danger. A Czech male registration deadline passed at midnight.

Mable Heydrich Prague B. B.C Stockholm New York C. B Reuters Berlin Aftonbladet Gestapo Moscow Bohemia and Moravia

Flora Long Rations At Memorial Hospital Surgery Improved

Flora Long underwent treatment at Memorial Hospital on Tuesday and is reported to be improving after the ration period.

Ee Flora Long Memorial Hospital

True Blue Girls Meet With Mrs Ridgeway

The True Blue Girls are reminded of their June social and business meeting to be held Monday at eight o'clock at the home of Mrs Harry E Ridgeway 356 Amherst.

Ridgeway Harry E. Ridgeway Amherst Street

Spring Fever Cures for Beau

A lighthearted guide to beat spring fever urges optimism and self care. It recommends a new hairdo and hat, a varied diet with fruits and greens, milk, outdoor time, and early bedtimes to restore energy and enthusiasm.

Winchester Homes Highlighted in Garden Tour

Preview of Winchester homes and gardens to be visited this afternoon during the House and Garden tour conducted by three local clubs for the Gertrude Barton Nursing School. MacSfield, home of Mrs H B McCormac, built in 1930 by Craig Hill, features a pineapple door portico and corinthian columns, with a serpentine garden wall and belvederes. The front terrace overlooks Winchester and the Shenandoah Valley.

Winchester Gertrude Barton Nursing School University of Virginia Staunton Shenandoah Valley

Warship Sunk Rumor Humor Echoes From Pacific Fleet

A U S ship reportedly sunk three times by the Axis remains intact and in service as officers joke about the claims. Depth charges and submarine alerts persist as the vessel continues its duties with the Pacific Fleet.

U. S Axis

Mrs Frances Moncure Taylor Dies in Westhampton

Berryville May 30 Mrs Frances Moncure 79 daughter of Powhatan Moncure Stafford County and widow of Samuel Mc Cormick Taylor Clarke County died Thursday night May 28 after years of ill health at the home of her son in law and daughter Dr and Mrs James Smith Westhampton Richmond A short funeral service was held today at their home.

Berryville Frances Moncure Powhatan Moncure Stafford County Samuel McCormick Taylor Clarke County James Smith Westhampton Richmond

Whirlaway Favored In Belmont Handicap

Whirlaway, the 1941 champion trained by Warren Wright, is the favorite in Belmont Park's suburban handicap. Challedon carries 124 pounds as the main challenger, while Whirlaway tops the field at 129 pounds after a win in the Dixie Handicap at Pimlico on May 6. About 50,000 fans are expected for New York's biggest race day.

New York Whirlaway Belmont Park Warren Wright Wright W. L. Brann Challedon Pimlico

Christ Episcopal Church Services and Confirmation Notice

Rev. R B Nelson leads Holy Communion at 8 a m and sermon at 11 a m on The Strength of God. Sunday School at 9 45 a m. Week prayer asks for steadfast faith in the Holy Trinity and divine protection. Confirmation scheduled for June 14.

Christ Episcopal Church R. B. Nelson Holy Communion Harry

Card of Thanks for John W Mason

The Family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and death of John W Mason. Thanks for use of cars and beautiful flowers.

John W. Mason

Thanking Friends for Kindness After Illness and Death

A note from Frances Renner Edmonson's family expresses gratitude for kindness and sympathy during her illness and death. The message thanks friends and neighbors for cars and floral tributes, signed by her parents, brothers, and sister.

Frances Renner Edmonson

Mercy Killings Inspired By A French Doctor

In occupied Versailles a trial centers on four nurses charged with mercy killing seven incurables during a hospital evacuation in June 1940. A mysterious "Captain" and a "Doctor" allegedly ordered the acts. A coffin revival testimony from Philippe Leburn and hospital testimony described urgent evacuation and disputed nurse actions amid war.

Versailles France Orsay Chevreuse Seine Et Oise Philippe Lebudn Leburn Leroux Freydoux Lebrun

Mayer Still Tops High Salaried Movie Executives

Louis B. Mayer, age 17 by myth, tops America's highest paid executives with 1941 income of 704,425.60 as managing director of production for Loew's Inc. Clark Gable and Nicholas M. Schenck trail, while others like Darryl F. Zanuck and Ginger Rogers also appear with large film industry pay.

Philadelphia Louis B. Mayer Massachusetts America Loew’s, Inc Mayer Securities and Exchange Commission Clark Gable Loew's Nicholas M. Schenck E. C Eugene Grace Bethlehem Steel Corporation United States George Washington Hill American Tobacco Company

Of Interest To Women Q and A on milk coffee pie and stuffing

A reader asks if hot milk can replace cream in coffee and is told to heat 2 to 3 tablespoons per cup then mix with coffee. Another reader asks for a honey sweetened apple pie recipe with lemon and cinnamon and 3 4 cup honey. A third asks for shrimp stuffed celery ideas with hard boiled egg olives lemon juice and mayonnaise.

Dial 3424 For Your Socials

By dialing 3424 you may let friends know when you entertain, have guests, are going away, or have returned home. The Star will publish all such matters on this page.

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Mr. Quarles Mr. and Mrs. Walker Rexall Brooks’ Pharmacy Denny Huntsberry Lowery Maurice Ruger Kenneth Boyce Mollie Lowery Ritter Southwark Street L. M. Lowery Maurice Ritter Sonny and Nancy K. R. Boyce Raymond Boyce Arthur Armel Ethel Randall Ernest Grayson Ernest Ritter Robert Lowery Asbury Jackson Christine Wester Anne Meade Millwood Washington Wester Florida Hunter McGuire Hot Springs Red Cross Greenway Church Greenway Dunn Wesley Dunn Liberty Avenue Maude Funkhouser Norman Tisingers Norman Tisinger Tisinger Margaret Barton Allan Richardson Lewis Hyde West Boscawen Street Charles Price White Post James Delano Price Arlington Julian Lindsey Lindsey William Payne Abney Payne Navy Marine Corps True Blue Girls Beau Ty Helen Follett Cutie Caroline Goode Pep U.S Wendall Webb U. S. Pacific Colonial Beauty Shoppe E. Piccadilly St Underwood Underwood’s Bakery N. Lesdoun Lovett Brothers the Commercial and Savings Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Moling & Cather Madison Square Books Ellery Gueen Ellery Queen Ben Robertson Frederick Haskin Good Earth Artists IN Crime Pearl Buck Pffer Ing Loudoun St Sherwin-Williams Sherwin-Williams Et Sarena Sonene Miller’s Hardware N. Loudoun &T Sherwin-Williams Paints
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