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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1945

Page

6

Rummage Sale by Junior Auxiliary of Winchester Memorial Hospital

The Junior Auxiliary of Winchester Memorial Hospital hosts its annual rummage sale at the American Legion on North Loudoun Street Friday and Saturday October 19 20. Proceeds fund the Endowment Fund for Needy Children and other projects. Residents are asked to donate wear ing apparel household articles china and glassware by October 17 18 at the American Legion or via collection arranged by Mrs William Lawrence or Mrs Hugh Peters.

Junior Auxiliary Winchester Memorial Hospital American Legion Asling Loudoun Street Winchester Frederick County North Loudoun Street William Lawrence Hugh Peters

Noe Whitlock Vows Held in Morehead City Ceremony

Miss Dora Mae Noe daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Noe of Morehead City North Carolina and Mr Finley S Whitlock of this city wed in a Saturday ceremony at 430 pm at Rev J S Duckwalls home Bride wore a poudre blue ensemble with pink rose bud corsage Whitlock a recent Army discharge veteran formerly with Company I 29th Division served overseas three years in Europe They plan a short wedding trip and will reside with Whitlocks mother as he works with Northern Virginia Power Co Also notes local club meetings births and visits in the community including Stephenson Club Turner Ashby Chapter WCTU and a new baby son for Pvt and Mrs George Massey.

Dora Mae Noe Henry Noe Morehead City N. C Finley S. Whitlock J. S. Duckwall Armed Services Company I 29Th Division Mr. Whitlock Northern Virginia Power Co

Mrs. Perry Honored by Fellow Employee Dinner

Helena McLeod Perry of Winchester was the guest of honor at a dinner party at the Winchester Golf Club on October 5. The event marked her resignation after 28 years in the Virginia Woolen Company office, a mill founded in 1917. General manager R C Williams toasted her loyal service and she received a gold wristwatch from colleagues.

Helena McLeod Perry Tennyson Avenue Winchester Winchester Golf Club Virginia Woolen Company Peery R. C. Williams Mrs. Peery

Red Cross seeks 20 Gray Ladies for Martinsburg hospital

The local Red Cross continues recruiting 20 Gray Ladies to volunteer at Newton D. Baker Hospital in Martinsburg West Virginia. Eligible applicants aged 21 to 59 must provide a doctor's fitness statement and agree to evening shifts after training. Interviews begin locally and selected volunteers meet hospital Red Cross personnel after October 15. Contact Reuss City Hall Red Cross office at 5412 for an application.

The American Red Cross Newton D. Baker Hospital Martinsburg W. Va Red Cross Reuss City Hall

Birthday Celebration for Wanda Creswell Observed

Mrs G C Creswell held a surprise party for Wanda Creswell's fifth birthday on Saturday October 6 Games followed by refreshments in the afternoon Attendees included Alice Elliot May Ann Taylor Jean Brown Patsy Brown Susie Clemmens Hazel Stayton Peggy Ritter Gywna Covert Cookie Kellas Betty Lou Forney Jeri and Linda Clemmens and Master Baby Clemmens Also present were Mrs Peal Covert Mrs Dale Clemmens Mr and Mrs Willy Creswell and Miss Lice Brown.

G. C. Creswell Wanda Alice Elliot May Ann Taylor Jean Brown Patsy Brown Susie Clemmens Hazel Stayton Peggy Ritter Gywna Covert Cookie Kellas Betty Lou Forney Jeri and Linda Baby Clemmens Peal Covert Dale Clemmens Willy Creswell Lice Brown

Bly to Return to United States With Family

Shirley O Bly C S P C X USN R stationed in Martinique for two years will soon return to the States with his wife Mrs Bly and their daughter Joyce they left Norfolk August 7 to join him in Martinique he is eligible for discharge and wears the Navy Good Conduct Medal he is the son of Mrs J Bly and brother of Cpl W Merlin Bly of this city

Shirley O. Bly Martinque J. Bly Cpl. W. Merlin Bly

Marriage Announcement for Edmonds and Riehsdon in Frederick County

An announcement lists Miss Janice Maybelle Edmonds daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert Edmonds of Mr Falls Frederick county as marrying Mr Walter Lee Riehsdon son of Mr and Mrs Walter Lee Burner of Mr Falls. The ceremony occurred Monday October 8 at the home of Rev Cephas Fahnestock minister of the Church of the Brethren on Bloomery Star Rotkte in the county.

Janice Maybelle Edmonds Herbert Edmonds Falls Frederick County Walter Lee Riehsdon Walter Lee Burner

Evening of Song at Salem Church Led by Dr Brighthill

Dr A F Brighthill professor of Music at Bethany Seminary Chicago and National Commissioner on Music and Worship in the Brethren church will conduct an evening of singing at the Salem Church of the Brethren two miles southeast of Stephens City on Thursday October 11 at 745 PM. He aims to raise sacred music appreciation improve congregational hymn singing and interpret music values for the day. Public is invited.

A. F. Brighthill Bethany Seminary Chicago Illinois National Commission On Music Church of the Brethern Salem Church of the Brethern Stephens City Brighthill

Staunton Knights of Pythias meeting concludes

Mr. J. M. Strother attends the Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias gathering in Staunton with Mrs Strother while Mrs. Harry Stimpson returns tonight from Washington D C after several days visit.

J. M. Strother Grand Lodge, Knight of Harry Stimpson Washington, D. C

Berryville Social Events Highlight Local Visits

Berryville residents and visitors bustle with a series of trips and gatherings. The Rev and Mrs Albert Muller return to Richmond after a stop in Berryville. Misses Ruth and Reva Berlin head back to Washington after a Berryville weekend. Other guests include Miss Kate Powers and Miss Virginia Page in Washington, Lt Gilbert McKown in from Chicago for duty in New Orleans, and Capt Morton C Mumma Jr with Mrs Mumma hosting a Chamber of Commerce event.

Berryville Albert Muller Richmond Muller S. B. Crown Woodawn Mullers West Point Ruth Reva Berlin Washington, D. C Edward P. Berlin Kate Powers Virginia Page Rockport Mass Powers Frederick Whustehead Gilbert McKown Chicago, Il Morton C. Mumma, Jr Mumma Ralph N. Dorseys Captain Mumma Chamber of Commerce

Many Berryville Friends Visit and Return

A compilation of local social notes from Berryville and surrounding areas. Residents and visitors travel to Richmond Charlottesville Washington Palaski and Winchester joining family for weekends and noting hospital stays births and arrivals.

Community Notes From Berryville and Nearby

Local residents return from travels and military postings. Sgt Grayson Sponseller arrives at Camp Kilmer New Jersey after European duty. Lt George Pope joins wife in Berryville before reporting to Washington DC. Rummage sale by Grace Episcopal Church raises about 145 dollars. Various residents visit relatives in Philadelphia Yonkers Richmond and Charles Town.

Grayson Sponseller Camp Kilmer N. J

AP to comply with Supreme Court ruling on by law amendments

New York October 9 Associated Press president Robert McLean said the court denial of rehearing ends government anti trust efforts. He pledged prompt action to lift the injunction and continue unbiased news gathering to serve the public with impartial coverage as wartime restrictions ease.

New York Robert McLean Associated Press Supreme Court

Third Army shoulder insignia design for Gen Patton

The Third Army insignia features a white A inside a blue circle, outlined by a red O, with a blue border enclosing the design. The A and O symbolize the Army of Occupation in World War I. approval dated December 20, 1918.

Patton Third Army W. B Army of Occupation

Crossword Clue List From Historical Puzzle

Across clues include Highest card A gear tooth Move as air Sleeveless garments Thin fabric Parts of ears Bower Wild Check Man's name Bone anat Mischievous 39 Projecting branch 40 Donkey 41 Grow old Down clues Excuse Colleg Headland Seaweeds Taverns Scotch river pass Mountain Thessaly

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