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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1944

Page

7

Miss Clowser Honored With Shower Last Night

Colleen Clowser, soon to wed Robert Berry, was guest of honor at a kitchen shower hosted by Miss Martha Babb on Millwood avenue. Local relatives and friends attended, with many names listed among the guests and well wishes for upcoming nuptials.

Colleen Clowser Robert Berry Martha Babb Millwood Avenue Helen Berry Anna Margaret Baker Nancy Lee Cobl Nancy Buckingham Margaret Baker Louise Avey Helen Blosser Jean Forney Maynard Clowser R. M. Herry Ivans Kline Maurice Patton Earl Metz Kenneth Crisman Andrew Babb Ralph Mulvey William Coffin William Glasscock Gladys Kern

Community Club and Society Meetings This Week

This week features 8:00 p m events at Odd Fellows Mall Elks Club and Stephensons Social Club at Mrs Rudolphs home. Thursday includes Rotary Luncheon at Sarah Zane Hall Turner Ashby Chapter U D C at Mrs Buckners 307 Amherst Street and more social gatherings.

Jewish Woman's Club Odd Fellows Mall Elks Club Stephenson Social Club Rudolph Spaata Chapel of Christ Episcopal Arch Rotary Club Sarah Zane Hall Turner Ashby Chapte Mary Buckner Amherst Street Handley Library von Born Missionary Society Grace Lutheran Church Os Jones

World Ahead theme backs democracy in civic league talk

Mrs Ronald Wilson spoke on The World Ahead at the Women's Civic League meeting held November 3 at the Golden Glow Coffee Stoppe. She urged democratic understanding, a strong constitution, and moral law to shape a peaceful postwar world and foster freedom built in hearts open to moral values.

Ronald Wilson Women’s Civic League Meeting Women’s Civic Leagued Golden Glow Lowedd

Missionary Institute Attendance Noted for Ladies Baker and Larrick

Mrs W A weakers and Mrs Herbert Larrick left for Richmond Va to attend the Missionary Institute conducted by the Women's Auxiliary of the Diocese of Virginia at Mayo House. Other visitors included Mr and Mrs Strother Lineburg Mr and Mrs Emanuel Crowser and daughter Charlotte Miss Nina Lineburg and Frank Eaton of Capon Bridge Russel Lineburg recently honorably discharged from the Navy. Miss Elizabeth Keckley of Washington visited her parents on Piccadilly Street. The Middletown Home Demonstration Club will meet November 9 at the school. Miss Chioedelle Kater visits relatives in St Petersburg Fla. Mrs Kenneth Boyce remains ill at Front Royal Road home. Grandparents Mr and Mrs W R Price reside west of Berryville. Mrs John D Winter left for Arlington Va and Washington Dc to visit Mrs Julian Forte. Agnes Thompson plans to return to Washington Dc to resume government employment after leave. Mr and Mrs J Edward Thoma and daughter Mary Margaret Thoma spent Sunday with Thoma relatives in Warrenton Va.

W. A. Weakers Herbert Larrick Richmond Missionary Institute Women's Auxiliary of Diocese of Virginia Mayo House Strother Lineburg Edwin Lineburg Emanuel Crowser Charlotte Hayfield Bob Palmer Nina Lineburg Frank Eaton Capon Bridge Russell Lineburg Avy Agnes Thompson Berryville Ernest Woodworth Washington D. C Edna Carroll Washington, D. C Will Carroll

Berryville Social News Flags Movements of Local Residents

Berryville Virginia social notes report Mrs George Harrison plans to depart for Charleston Washington to join her husband Pfc Price after a recent marriage. Former Miss Nancy Stalnaker of Cumberland visited Berryville with Mrs Stalnaker’s sister Miss Annie B Moore. Mr and Mrs Charles E Moore have returned to Richmond as Miss Nora B Moore of Washington DC arrives to visit Miss Annie M Stribling. Miss Stribling spent a weekend in Richmond with Dr and Mrs James Smith of Westhampton. Mrs Philip Cochran and infant Sharon Cochran have come home from Winchester Memorial Hospital. Mrs Cochran’s son Gary Philip Cochran has been visiting his

Berryville, Va George Harrison Dick Price Charleston D. C Pfc. Price Nancy Ce William B. Stalnaker Cumberland, Md Berryville Nora B. Moore Washington, D. C Annie M. Stribling Stribling Richmond James Smith Westhampton Philip Cochran Sharon Cochran Winchester Memorial Hospital Cochran Gary Philip Cochran Harold Potts C. H. Iden Hyattsville J. B. Riddick Nancy Baker Riddick Gilbert Vance

Local notes list visiting kin and a casualty in Berryville

Miss Virginia Page spent Monday in Staunton visiting relatives accompanied by Mrs. Winston Lindsey Mrs. James Lindsey and Miss Jane Cary Lindsey They visited Augusta Military Academy at Fort Defiance VA Mr and Mrs Miller Jett Iginia Jett and Robert Millerett of Nineveh spent Sunday with Mrs Thomas E Gold and Mrs Harry Warden Mrs Warden returned home after a tonsillectomy at Winchester Memorial Hospital Miss Rebekah Gold of Washington DC spent a week with her mother Mrs Lind and also Warden Mrs James Galloway Jr of Annapolis MD is congratulated on the birth of a son James Galloway III Lieut Galloway Marine Corps was killed in a bomber accident in California in the spring He was the son of Mr and Mrs James Galloway Sr of Annapolis and spent time in Berryville with his parents and at Castleman's Ferry house of his grandfather Frank Galloway.

Virginia Page Staunton Winston Lindsey James Lindsey Jane Cary Lindsey Augusta Military Academy Fort Defiance Miller Jett Iginia Jett Robert Millerett Nineveh Thomas E. Gold Harry Warden James Galloway,Jr Annapolis James Galloway

Mrs Harris Visits Family Before California Trip

Mrs J E Harris of Winchester spent time in Clarke with Miss Nan Thomas and Mr S S Thomas then left Friday for California to visit her son Lieut William Harris and his family and daughter Mrs Reid Davis and her family. Miss Virginia Leigh Harris hosted Miss Dorothy Moore of Winchester and New York City late week. Moore returned to New York early this week.

J. E. Harris Winchester Clarke Nan Thomas Virginia Leigh Harris Dorothy Moore New York City

Russell Family Arrives From Camp Pickett for Berryville Visit

Lt. Jack Russell and Mrs. Russell with their young daughter arrived from Camp Pickett Blackstone Virginia to spend the weekend in Berryville with relatives. Mrs Russell and her daughter will remain for a longer visit.

Jack Russell Mrs. Russell Camp Pickett Blackstone Berryville

Shep Fields To Salute Newton D. Baker Hospital Thursday

Shep Fields and his orchestra will perform at the Newton D. Baker General Hospital in Martinsburg on Thursday November 9 in a Victory Parade of Spotlight Bands. A coast to coast 9:30 p.m. radio program on 182 Blue Network stations will highlight the hospital and its work. The show is sponsored by Winchester Coca-Cola Bottling Works and Hagerstown Coca-Cola Bottling Works with E. Harbaugh announcing.

Newton D. Baker General Hospital Martinsburg Shep Fields E. Harbaugh Winchester Coca-Cola Bottling Works, Inc Blue Network New Fields Shep Alhough Fields W. Va Wincheser Hagerstown

Berryville Social Notes Highlight Local Visitors

Miss Edna Carroll of Washington and Mrs. Gladys Racer of Berryville host and greet relatives. Visitors include Gilbert Longerbeam of Richmond and Ray Foltz family in Stanley. Dr. James M. Carr, regional Presbyterian secretary, lectured and preached at local churches. Seaman Robert Henry and Mrs. Henry from Washington visit family in Berryville.

Ray Foltz Stanley

Barnetts Host Alice Mesmer Over Weekend Visit

Mr and Mrs Edward N Barnett welcomed Mrs Barnett s sister Miss Alice Mesmer for a weekend guest whose return home is noted in Washington.

Victory Parade of Spotlight Bands Hits 112th Week

The program, sponsored nationally by Coca Cola, offers six nights weekly music from Army Navy Marine Coast Guard and Merchant Marine bases and wartime plants. It has logged over 820 500 miles of Spotlight travel.

Coca-Cola Company Coast Guard

Tea fundraiser at The Barn benefits Lepers in Berryville

A successful Thursday tea at The Barn, home of Mrs. Lorenzo Lewis, raised about $50 for Lepers. Mrs. Lewis hosts the annual event for years, while nearby residents and guests from Buffalo, Alexandria, Hyattsville, Arlington, and Richmond attended or visited family during the weekend.

Lorenzo Lewis

Edna Virginia Kercheval Arrives From Washington

Mr and Mrs George Kercheval host their daughter Edna Virginia Kercheval for a few days after she arrives from Washington D C where she holds a position.

George Kercheval Edna Virginia Kercheval Washington, D. C

Corp Marshall Bryant Reunites with Berryville Relatives

Corp Marshall Bryant arrives back from camp in the west for furlough and visits relatives in Berryville.

Seaman Charles Marlowe Stationed in California

News from Berryville reports Seaman Charles Marlowe has been stationed in California after confirming his orders from the service.

Berryville Charles Marlowe California

Mrs Blythe Returns Home From Virginia Beach Trip

Mrs. William Blythe has returned home after spending several days at Hampton and Virginia Beach, accompanied to Hampton by Mrs. William.

William Blythe Hampton Virginia Beach William

Local Social Notes From Berryville and Nearby

J Levi and infant son William J Levi Jr have moved to Hampton to settle near Lieut Levi Jr now on duty at Langley Field. Seaman Harold Pitta takes several days leave with his parents in Clarke county. Mr and Mrs Earl Hill visited Charles Town West Virginia with Mr Hill’s parents. Edward Berlin and sons Eddy and Jimmy Berlin visited Washington DC and were driven home by Ruth and Reva Berlin. Miss Ray Fletcher spent a weekend in Washington DC visiting Mr and Mrs Bill Furr.

Seaman Harold Pitta Clarke County Edward Berlin Eddy Jimmy Berlin Washington, D. C Berryville Mr. Berlin Ruth Reva Berlin

Perry Construction takes lead with three wins in Victory League

The Perry Construction Co. five swept Elliott Motor Lines to seize first place in the Victory League with a 19 win 24 loss record. Fred Yellot posted a 139 game and Dr. Allen Hawthorne 133 as leaders. Rustic Tavern’s Ralph Gore and Raymond Baker led a 566 team set while Nor. Va. Power Co. won the first game of their series. Viscose moved to fourth by beating the VSG five. Hanover Poultry topped Lions Club as Dick Duvall and Marvin Weaver highlighted scores. Royal Crowners faltered, while local interest builds for intercity matches with Thurston Shirley and Red Reed visiting Winchester.

Elliott Motor Lines Perry Construction Co Fred Yellot Dr. Allen Hawthorne Rustic Tavern Boys Ralph Gore Raymond Baker No. Va. Power Co. Nor. Va Clem Babb Roland Bean Viscose VSG Cecil Brown Kenneth Leetch Dick Duvall Hanover Poultry Lions Club Marvin Weaver Mead Royal Crowners Lando White Thurston Shirley Red Reed Charles Town Winchester Royal Crown Intercity Royal Crowner

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Society Miss Clowser Baker-Strawn C. R. Strawn Charlotte, N. C Betty Lucille Strawn Walter Frank Baker Walter E. Baker Whitacre Greenfield City Horace Greenfield Rochester N. Y Thornhill Gee Chapel Hill Racey Memorial Hospital Claude Racey Strasburg, Va Sirbaugh Leonard Sirbaugh Courtfield Winchester Monial Hospital Lelia Shippe Harry Sowers Bayard, Va University of Vic Hospital Harry Russell South Stewart Street Fort Bragg N. C Nelson R. Clevenger Rs. Williams Winston Salem Philip Williams Miss N. Williams Iday Bridge Club American Legion Rge Washington Messrs Walter and Rhodes Isberry Kago Lord Baltimore Cascade Brooks’ Pharmacy TG Adams Esso Gerrard Streets Cntser ERT Winchester—Front Royal American Legion Auxiliary George Washington U. W George Snarr Mesdames Baker and Larrick Elizabeth Keckley Washington Mrs H. B. Keckley Piccadilly Street Middletown Home Demonstration Club Chioedelle Kater St. Petersburg Fla Kenneth Boyce Front Royal Road W. R. Price John D. Winter Arlington, Va Washington, D.C Julian Forte Arlinga Mrs. J. Edward Thoma Mary Margaret Thoma Mr. Thoma Warrenton, Va Gaunt N. Loudoun Isabel Alexander A. P. Osbourn Desert Extra Newton D. Baker Hospital Shep Fields A Russell Gilbert Longerbeam Richmond, Va Longerbeam Arthur Edwards Vernon Racer Fort Monmouth N. J Gladys Racer Edith Racer Edward McCormick Louisville Mr. McCormick Trinidad Emily McCormick William Beverley Palmer Beverley Milton Valley Virginia Wellford Beverleys Joseph F. Moore Charlottesville, Va Jac. Rixey Robert Compton James M. Carr The Presbyterian Church Stone’s Chapel A. L. Withers Julian Glascock Carr Decatur Seaman Robert Henry Mrs. Henry Edward N. Barnett Mrs. Barnett Alice Mesmer Washing Ilar Nature Carter Ton Bernard Jones Buffalo Thomas Jones Jones Charles Peters Alexandria Arthur Krock Limestone Ensign Robert Blair Navy Air Corps Cpl Bill Blair Marine Corps Evelyn Longerbeam Page Alfred Hyattsville, Va Elizabeth Elsen Washington and Lee High School Arlington Tom Elsen Hilton Village Russell Fletcher Mr. Fletcher Baltimore, Md Dorothy Fletcher Selby Lovett Brothers Earl Hill Mr. Hill Robert R. Hill Miss Ray Fletcher Bill Furr Lydia E. Pinkham George Washington Garage the Commercial & Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Miller Bros Moling & Cather Curley Top Beauty Shop A. B. Russell N, Loudoun ST Coty Vita-Ray - Arden — Yardley Paris Dorothy Gray Baker’s Drug Store Court House Ompany B. Smalts & Son National Avenue WMNAT Rumford Home Meade Biscuit Our Catalog Department
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