Junior Auxiliary Rummage Sale Supports Children and Hospital
The Junior Auxiliary of Winchester Memorial Hospital sponsors a rummage sale at the former USO building on East Boscawen Street. Proceeds aid the Children’s Endowment Fund and hospital. Donations of children’s clothes are especially welcome. contact Mrs. W. H. Lawrence or Mrs. Garland Quarles to arrange pickup, with dropoffs Wednesday or Thursday before the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children’s Endowment Fund and Hospital
Winchester Memorial Hospital
East Boscawen St
W. H. Lawrence
Garland Quarles
Mrs Pierce Hosts Garden Club Meeting with Daughters of the Confederacy
The Turner Ashby Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy met at 503 South Stewart Street to vote on a book donation for Handley Library presenting The Life of Mosby. Flags given by Mrs R Bruce Slonaker and Miss Lucy F Kurtz accompanied readings on historic topics. Tea followed hosted by Mrs Noble Pierce. next gathering set for Mrs Howard Cather’s home on South Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner Ashby
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Noble Pierce
South Stewart Street
G. Miller O’rear
Handley Library
Mosby
R. Bruce Slonaker
Lucy
Gona
California
J. D. Sager
Christopher Memminger
Germany
Charleston
S. C
University of North Carolina
John Brown
Treasury
Mary Bittinger
Howard Cather
South Washington Street
More Workers Needed In Red Cross Production
wartime call lists multiple local supervisors for knitting and supplies. It urges participation in knitting sewing and surgical dressings via church rooms and evening classes, naming names addresses and schedules to support the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Benjamin Befchie
Tennyson Ave
Mildred Bradford
S. Stewart St
Salome Crisman
Gray Stone Terrace
R. E
Junior Century Club Meets Wednesday
Mrs John S Scully TI hosts the Junior Century Club on Wednesday at 3 30 PM at the Nelsons South Washington Street. Miss Virginia Gregory Recreation Director will speak on past recreational work and future plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Scully
Thomas G. Scully
Century Club
John
Istreet
Virginia Gregory
Anne Mason Engaged to Cpl Eiler from Salisbury
Anne Elizabeth Mason, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H Mason of Salisbury, Md, engaged to Cpl George Herbert Eiler of Indianapolis. Mason is a Mary Washington College graduate and a Boyce High School faculty member. Eiler recently left the United States for overseas service with the armed forces. Wedding date not set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph H. Mason
Salisbury
Anne Elizabeth
George Herbert Eiler
Herbert Eiler
G A A Halloween Party and Community Notices
The Girls Athletic Association plans a Halloween Dinner at Tokus Inn next Wednesday at seven with committee members Mrs. Robert Grove and Mrs. Robert Grim. Sign up with Mrs. Grove by Tuesday noon. Also notices: Miss Frances Shade visiting from National Biscuit Co. in Hagerstown. Sunday School class meeting at Miss Dorothy Carpenter’s. Mrs. W. A. Baker reported slightly improved. Greenway U B Church Women’s Aid meets. marriage of Bursie Orndorff and Mrs. Mary of Peyton Street on Oct. 11. Eddie Miller improving in hospital. Hon. Willis Robertson visiting Winchester. Girl Scout Choir rehearse. Mrs. Jessie B. Streit operates post-surgery. Warrant Officer and Mrs. Orville Kiger visiting relatives on furlough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Girls Athletic Association
Tokus Inn
Robert Grove
Robert Grim
Grove
Greenway United Brethren Aid
Women’s Aid
Society of the Greenway U. B
Double Toll Gate
Joseph Perry
Herbert DeHaven
W. O
Orville Kiger
City
Orville W. Kiger
Orville W. Kiger, Jr
Walker Field
Kan
Kigers
Frank Kiger
Jessie B. Streit
Middle Road
Acknowledgment of Red Cross Knitted Goods Receipt
Mrs. Susan H. Kabler announces a letter of thanks from Baer Field Fort Wayne Indiana for knitted goods sent by the Winchester and Frederick County Red Cross. The Field Director J F P Boone expresses sincere appreciation to all volunteers for their time and talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan H. Kabler
Winchester and
Frederick County
The
American Red Cross
Kabler
Red Cross
J. F P. Boone
Baer Field
Fort Wayne
Ind
Card of Thanks for Dear Daughter and Niece
We thank friends for their kind sum use of cars and the beautiful floral tributes at the death of our daughter and niece James Bucher and sister Mrs Frances Tevalt (11).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bucher
Frances Tevalt
Berryville Social Notes Reflect Club Talk and Local News
Clarke County Woman's Club heard W L Savelle of Washington discuss facets of contemporary life and told travel stories. The group backed a resolution urging Clarke County School Board to add facilities to ease Berryville school overcrowding. Local residents and visitors are listed with recent travel, leave, hospital, and duty updates across Berryville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
Woman’s Club
Clarke County
W. L. Savell
Washington, D. C
Berryvile
Clarke County School Board
Archibald Cummins
Jerome Clark
Soldier Edwin Lewis returns from furlough to Washington
Pfc Edwin Lewis came home to Berryville for part of his furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Robert Lee Lewis at Avon by the Sea New Jersey. He has now returned to Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart S. Hayes
Washington, D. C
H. D. Puller
Southern Inn
Fuller
Seaman Charles Marlowe
Berryville
Mr. and
Mrs. Marlowe
Harry Croyder
Summit
N. J
Kate Powers
Virginia Page
Edwin Lewis
Robert Lee Lewis
Avon-by-the- Sea
Lewis
Day
Alfred M. Kerfoot
Friends of Miss Mary Lewis Report Major Operation Began This Week
Friends of Miss Mary Lewis report she underwent a major operation early in the week and is improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lewis
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Mrs Savell Speaks at Clarke County Woman's Club Meeting
Mrs. W. L. Savell was the guest speaker at the Clarke county Woman's Club gathering on Thursday, drawing members and guests with remarks on community service and local initiatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Savell
Woman's Club of
Clarke County
Thurs
Berryville PTA Set October Meeting at High School
The October meeting of the Berryville School System Parent Teachers Association will be held Tuesday night October 17 in the high school auditorium. Children from the primary and elementary grades will perform songs and dances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent Teachers Association
Berryville
Twin bowling clash ends with balanced honors in four doubles sets
Lloyd Meade and Russell LaFollette faced Dr. Allen Hawthorne and Less Ressiguie in four doubles sets. Hawthorne and Ressiguie won one set easily, while Resseguie’s big 159 helped deny a late comeback as LaFollette and Meade tallied crucial late scores. Final 12 games averaged 123 for Hawthorne and 122 for LaFollette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Mead
Russell LaFollette
Allen Hawthorne
Ressiguie
Hawthorne
LaFollette
Meade
Russel LaFollette
Dr. Allen Hawthorne
Mead
Dr. Hawthorne
John Boyd
South End Fire Co
Jack Haines
Bill Bridgeforth
Bridgeforth
Lee Ressiguie
Bessie
Douglas School News Highlights Teacher Training and Donations
Douglas School reports William Honesty of the 10th grade donated ten Junior Classics volumes to the library. A group of faculty and patrons from the city and Clarke county completed a ten hour Recreation leadership course, earning certificates from Winchester's Recreation Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Honesty
City
Clarke County
Ruth Garber Ehlers
A. T. Gaskins
K. N. Gaskins
Lovelena Marcus
Lounda Layton
Alma Layton
Laura Fletcher
Myr
Alice Crawford
Local Potomac Edison News Highlights Winchester Staff
September issue features Potomac Edison personnel from the Winchester office with community photos. Frances P. Crisman notes Andy Bowen’s gas mask aid in onion peeling for pickle, and two portraits show Lt Col Henry Covington with Phil Hunter and retiree Casper Walter Brown from last August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Potomac Edison Company
Potomac Edison News
Frances P. Crisman
Andy Bowen
Former Italian Governor Azzalini Sentenced in Gold Scandal
In Rome on October 14, the former Bank of Italy governor Azzalini was found guilty of transferring 120 tons of Italian gold to the Germans. He received a 30 year sentence from the High Court of Justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Er Or
Ae Azzalini
Bank of Italy
Italy
Oo High Court of Justice
Toy
Euthanasia Explained as Painless Happy Death
The term euthanasia comes from Greek roots and means a painless, happy death. It is described as a concept used by scientists for those hopelessly ill.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Women's
Mrs. Pierce
J. A. Stretchberry
Watenas Ave
J. R. Yerby
N. Braddock St
Episcopal Church
West Boscawen Street
Presbyterian Church
Junior Century Club
Anne Mason
Cpl. Eiler
Child Guidance Club
Mrs. Hyde
Fred Hyde
Senseney Road
Gertrude Organ
Handley
Mrs. Hayes
Tesait
Quentin Brooks
Cammer Tire CO
Handley School
Winchester—Front Royal
Gaunt
Hallowe’en
Miss Shade
Frances Shade
National Biscuit Co
Hagerstown
E. L. Shade
South Braddock St
W. A. Baker
Thornhill Manor
Orndorff-Kline
Charles R. Line
West Cork Street
Church of Christ
Bursie Orndorff
Mary
Peyton Street
West Water Street
Eddie Miller
Eddie Page Miller
Hein Miller
Stephens City
Willis Robertson
Winchester Friay
Girl Scout
Girl Scouts
Re Bebb
N. Washington Street
Streit
R. N
York Inn
Windsors
Hot Springs
Duke of Windsor
Duchess of Windsor
Berryville Social Notes
Norman Scott
Marine Corps
North Carolina
Pvt
Harold Potts
Camp Blanding
Fla
R. S. Blackburn Smith
the Knoll
Frank M. Wray
Charlottesville
Norris Lee Jenkins
Roosevelt Jenkins
Leon Wesley Robinson
Robinson
Colorado
Mrs
Rice Levi
Ernest Woodworth
Agnes Thompson
Washington
Roy E. Potts
Sgt
Charles Conrad Lewis
Clarke
Sgt. Lewis
Camp Pickett
Mrs. Lewis
Nashville, Tenn
Thomas E. Gold
Harry Warden
John Earl
Milldale
Paul Earl
Mary Margaret Earle
Boise
Idaho
Paul Earls
John Earls
Mt. Zion
Seaman
Roxey Dearmont
Norfolk, Va
Katherine Anderson Levi
Pfc. Levy
Front Royal
Motor Corps of
R. E. Davis
Arthur Edmunds
Parish Aid Society of
Grace Episcopal Church
Berlin
Bank of
Ralp M. Ware
First National Bank
Richemond
Staunton
Benjamin Kohler
Shady Rest
Gore, VA
Douglas School News
Lovett Brothers
N. Loudoun
Lieut
Pauline H. Larrick
the Commercial & Savings Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Miller Bros
Hound’s Tooth
Moling & Cather
Chatham
Cannon
Timberlake
Dia
Baker’s Drug Store
Court House
Winchester Furniture Co
South Main Street
Dial
Haldeman’s Creamery
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