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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1941

Page

2

Prize List For Firemen Parade Announced In Shenandoah

The Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival announces a $100 prize for the largest appearing volunteer fire company with band or drum and bugle corps in the parade to be held the first night. Invitations have been sent to multiple Virginia, Maryland, and neighboring communities. A meeting of the parade committee at the George Washington Hotel tonight at 7 30 discusses plans.

Taylor L. Barr Virginia West Virginia Maryland Tnd Fium T B. Ist D. Ist Lst Volunter Fire Mummers Ist Taylor Barr Bryan Bieter Cecil Comptroller Lee Fisher Nae Eisabi Lewis Chairan Rgee, Jr W. E. Ziaright Howard Co. Hart Bere John Boyd H. W. Bergerorks Jaman W. Lee Fisher Bryan Stat M. D. Weaver Ene Bryan Stotler W. R. el Parade Dave Hottel George Sumption Bobge Loryn George Washington Hotel

Extension of Power Lines In Frederick To Be Discussed

A Frederick county committee on electrification meets Friday at 2 PM in the courthouse to discuss rural line extensions. Northern Virginia Power Co. reps attend and E T Swink of VPI will discuss electricity uses. A Star Tannery community meeting follows that night with local residents invited.

Northern Virginia Power Company Star Tannery E. T. Swink Ocom M. J. Pease Kenneth Rice David Orndorff Henry Pitzer Carl Hicks B. O. Brumback

Death of J. W. Clipp at 64 in Martinsburg West Virginia

J Washington Clipp, 64, died at 10 last night at his home 751 Faulkner Avenue Martinsburg WV of complications. He was the son of John A and Ada P Clipp of Berkeley County. His widow is Annie M Boyd of Frederick County. Survived by two brothers James B and Joshua W Clipp of Charles Town and one niece Mrs Halsie Ludtge. Funeral from the home Thursday at 11 with interment Mount Hebron Cemetery.

J. Washington Clipp Faulkner Avenue Martinsburg W. Va Mr. Clipp John A Ada P. Clipp Berkeley County Annie M. Boyd Frederick County James B Joshua W. Clipp Charles Town Halsie Ludtge Mollie Boyd Clipp Mount Hebron Cemetery

Quail Released On Refuges for Next Season Stock

Richmond April 1 Four thousand bobwhite quail from the State game farm are being released on refuges statewide to furnish brood stock for next season. Chester F. Phelps says these birds were withheld last fall and are now used to bolster refuges where surveys show low bird abundance. Refuges are leased for at least two breeding seasons with landowners encouraged to plant food and cover. Brood stock is supplied as needed and surplus birds restock surrounding hunting areas.

Richmond Chester F. Phelps Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries Commission Phelps

MWA Convenes Quadrennial Convention Across County Camps

The Modern Woodmen of America plans a Thursday 8 pm meeting at Odd Fellows Hall Winchester for delegates from 15 local camps in Warren Clarke and Frederick counties. J W Cammer reports 23 delegates and one district delegate to Appalachia Virginia May 1, with 1100 similar meetings nationwide. Delegates to the national convention in Chicago June 3 will also be chosen.

Woodmen of America Warren Clarke Frederick Counties Odd Fellows Hall Wincheser J. W. Cammer Winchester Appalachia Camumer LaSalle Hotel Chicago

City and County Realty Transfers Summary

Real estate transfers list multiple parcels from City and County records. Transfers include Harry Schmidt and Madge T. Cather to Joseph P. Miller and Edith H. Miller for a West Clifford street lot at 2 351 25 dollars, plus several other parcels on East Orchard tract Academy Heights Woodland avenue Kerr street Virginia avenue and Berryville avenue along with associated cash considerations. Also noted are property exchanges within families and to trustees.

Harry Schmidt Madge T. Cather Joseph P. Miller Edith H. Miller Woodland Avenue John S. Solenberger Jno. S. Solenberger and Co., Inc North Loudoun Street North Cameron Street Underwood Oscar H. Duncan Shryock Avenue Herbert Larrick Emily Ward John W. Rosenberger Frank Anderson J. H. Keffer Margaret Keffer Gray Avenue Handley Board of Trustees Richard F. Lewis, Jr Kerr Street Virginia Avenue Lucy M. Mason Millie J. Bowman Berryville Avenue Har Lucy Mason

Winchester SPCA Holds Annual Meeting and Plans Sale

The Winchester SPCA gathered at a private home for its annual meeting naming an expanded executive committee including Mrs. Clarence Hardy and Senator H. F. Byrd. Dr. F I McClure remains agent and Dr E W Miller veterinarian. A rummage sale will follow the Apple Blossom Festival to boost funds with donations welcome and new members sought at $1 annually.

Winchester Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals Lee-Trenaet Danieton Lela Roseer Frances P. Page Clarence Hardy Minnie Lamont H. F. Byrd F. I. McClure S.P. C.A R. M. Ward Lillie Crum

Deaths Held An Accident In Frederick

In Frederick Maryland the deaths of Jane Longerbean sixteen of Libertytown and Luther Knowles seventeen of Buckeystown were ruled accidental from carbon monoxide poisoning after an autopsy. They were found in a parked car two miles south of Libertytown with ignition on and gas tank empty. Miss Longerbean was a Liberty High School student and Knowles a bookkeeper at M J Grove Limes.

Frederick M. M. Baer Henry L. Wollhweber W. K. May Jane Longerbean Libertytown Luther Knowles

Fellowship Meet Tonight at Market Street Church

Tonight at 7 30 the Market Street Church hosts the monthly fellowship night to tally March reports. Mrs Berkely Ball leads the Northeastern Division and the North Braddock Street Group holds the silver cup after last meeting. Close scores and strong attendance could decide cup ownership for the coming month.

Market Street Church Berkely Ball North Braddock Street Berryville Avenue

Reverend Gruber to Lead Service at Howard's Chapel

The Rev. Lovely D. Gruber announces a preaching service at Howard's Chapel at 7 30 that Wednesday evening in April.

Lovely D. Gruber Howard's Chapel

Franklin Autobiography Original Copy Inquiry

A reader asks if an original copy of Benjamin Franklin's Autobiography exists in the E. Huntington Library at San Marino California. The question references the manuscript’s cha nce ry in the wanes and seeks confirmation of an ex hot sige 5 Cc. copy in the library.

Franklin Benjamin Franklin E. Hunting San Marino Calitecale

Charles Bailey Funeral Service Held for Palace Theatre Aide

Simple rites were held Sunday at Jones Funeral Home for Charles R. Bailey youthfully active at the Palace Theatre who died Friday at Memorial Hospital after surgery. Rev E B Smith officiated with burial in Mt Hebron Cemetery. Survivors include parents Mr and Mrs Herley C Bailey and siblings. The South End Hose Company and Bethel Lutheran Church member, he helped in Handley band.

Jones Funeral Home Charles R. Bailey Palace Theatre Memorial Hospital E. B. Smith Mt. Hebron Stover Clark Marvin Massie Eugene Fox A. C. Rudd Lawrence Pannett William Forney South End Hose Company Bethel Lutheran Church Handley

Funeral for Mrs Deeds in Mt Jackson Va

Final services for Mamie E. Deeds 40 wife of Joseph Deeds were held at the Reformed Church in Mt Jackson with burial in the adjacent cemetery. The Shenandoah county native died after a yearlong illness and left several children at home. She was a member of Mount Jackson Reformed Church and sister to Florence R Woodstock Corinne Good and Beal Hollar.

MT. Jackson the Reformed Church Mamie E. Deeds Joseph Deeds Winchester Memorial Hospital O. B. Mitchell Jones Winchester Carl Ruby Lee Oscar Robert Freddy Deeds Shenandoah County Pike Winchester Cold Storage Company Mount Jackson Rockingham County Charles O Kenny F Lucille Annie B Fay W. Deeds Florence R. Woodstock Corinne Good Moorefield Beal Hollar Jackson

Inquest Hears About Fire Death of Negro Man

Witnesses testified at the inquest into a fire death near Berryville involving Kenneth and Edward. Testimony named Strode Ernest L. Alger and ward Jinkine as property lessee. Several witnesses including Pollard Henry Brooks Jackson Sheriff Buckner were summoned while dates suggested the inquiry would proceed today. The report hinted the victim may have been murdered and the house set on fire to conceal his death.

Boyce Kenneth Wa Eadward T Buckner Berryville Green

Fraudulent votes alleged in board testimony about strike

Board testimony alleges fraudulent votes were cast related to a strike, with concerns over retaliation and potential irregular voting patterns raised by multiple witnesses.

Ln Board Trike

Public House and Lot Sale Planned for Friday

Auction notice for a house and lot on half acres to be sold Friday by Engle, auctioneer. Cash on two years engagement with a chaser beating interest from date. sale set by mis t. Includes Hotel WO references and a date 1941. Bids due by auction day.

Imamesiatea Engle

Berryville Senior Class to Present Bing a Song of Sixteen

Berryville High School announces the next Senior Class production Bing a Song of Sixteen a new comedy by Tom Taggart directed by Miss Eva D. Mamey. The show selected from Samuel French offerings will be staged April 24 and 25 to allow better seating and more cast participation.

Berryville Bing Tom Taggart Berryville High School Eva D. Mamey Samuel French

W. D. Ritter Dies at 79 in Gainesboro

Walter D. Ritter, 79, of Gainesboro, died today after an illness. He is survived by 16 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Services will be held at the Methodist Church in Gainesboro with the Rev. officiating. Burial will follow in Gainesboro.

Walter D. Ritter Gainesboro Is Agame Methodist Church

Answers to Today's Quiz

The page shows a quiz answer list with entries such as "When, in the Course of human events" attributed to Richard Llewellyn and includes scattered names like Beaverbrook and a term referring to a prince or chief in India.

Richard Llewellyn Jons Beaverbrook Indis

Wild Turkeys Bred In Captivity In Virginia Forest

Wild turkeys are being produced in captivity at Cumberland State Forest for restocking Virginia woodlands. Hens are kept in open top pens near Carterville and will be mated with native gobblers this spring with egg laying starting in April. The program follows cooperation between the State Forest Service and the Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries after moving the plant from Camp Lee.

Richmon?t Virginia Cumberland State Forest Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries Commission Camp Lee United States Army Cumberland Forest Carteraville State Forestvice The Game Commission

Crocheted Edging and Cross Stitch Pattern 6943

Pattern 6943 offers a transfer motif sized about 10 by 14 inches for cross stitch and crocheted edging. It presents a cozy home craft item featuring a fireplace and kittens theme suitable for a warm decorative set.

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Flushingeadow Park Childs Colds Vicks $ Vaporub J. W. Clipp Mount Hebron C. A Jones Foeke South Loudoun Cr Av la Order OF the Golden Rule MWA Merves W. Adams E. Piccadilly St Dr. Allen SPCA Animal Lover Group Auto Market Street Rural Service Goodrich Truck Tires Easy Terms Silvertown Braddock 2 Boscawen Charles Bailey Mrs. Deeds Front Royal Road Valentine Green Milwaukee Cc. P CASE Cletrac and Allis-Chalmers Eva D. Massey W. D. Ritter Ted John W Rosenberger Wincrest Co ACME Valley Pride All United Food Stores Alice Brooks E. Rat. Houssyold Arte. Inc Winchester Dept 14Th Street Newark
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