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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1948

Page

7

Gore PTA Beauty Contest Draws 350 For School Lunch Fund

The first annual Gore High School beauty contest sponsored by the PTA drew a crowd of about 350 to raise funds for the school lunch program and playground equipment. Winners included Triplett grand winner in evening gown, Bryan Kerns and Arthur Purtlebaugh tied for first in street clothes, and Douglas Kerns winning sweater girl.

Tlebaugh Farmer Douglas Kerns John Ward Western Frederick Bank Gore Wayne Wisecarver Charley Franks Winchester Ellsworth Dodson Board of Supervisors Arthur Purtlebaugh Cletus Sirbaugh James McGraw C. R. Lupton Bryan Kerns Dick Davis John Lamilette Milburn Willey Dewey Hulver Gore Auditorium

Industry leaders conference set for April in Lynchburg

Industry leaders conference scheduled here April 19 under the sponsorship of Virginia Industries Inc and the Virginia Manufacturers Association. The event is arranged in cooperation with the state industry group to discuss local manufacturing plans and economic prospects.

Nchburg Cen- Virginia Industries, Inc Virginiaufacturers Assn Mal Association of Manuers

No. Va. Power, Sarah Zane Lead A League Standings

Across the Headpin league results show No. Va. Power Co leading in team game and set totals with strong showings from Sarah Zane Fire Co and Shoe Center. O'Sullivan Plant tied for A league leadership after sweeping Royal Crown Cola, while Home Beneficial Life faltered against Sarah Zane Fire Co. A battle for the A league crown emerges with O'Sullivan Plant, American Legion, Elliott Motor and others posting key results.

Life Ins O'Sullivan Sarah Zane Fire Co Amercian Legion No. Va. Power Company Shoe Center Land M Buses B and S. Poully Elliott Motor Lines O'Sullivan Office Royal Crown Cola Lions Club Ind Dick Carter Lawrence Grim Jimmy Livengood Bob Gibbs No. Va Sarah Zane Shoe Center O'Sullivan Plant Royal Crown Cola Home Beneficial Life Insurance No. Va. Power Co Woody Glaize Bud Miller Surance Caroll Bush American Legion Elliott Motor Northern Virginia Power Lions Club Merl Slifer Bob Gites Harold Dawson B& S Poultry

Richmond District GOP Organizes New Leadership

The Richmond District GOP names Curtis Dozier Jr. of Richmond as chairman. Delegates chosen include Robert C. Bayliss and Miss Phyllis Oter, both of Richmond. The event marks the formal organization of the district GOP.

Richmond Curtis Dozier Jr Robert C. Bayliss Phyllis Oter

Rainfall Totals by Month and Year at Winchester

Present and past rainfall data list 24 hour trace at 7 am and April to date totals. Yearly and monthly figures include January through December with amounts ranging from 1 to 7.35 inches. Courtesy by Winchester Research Laboratory.

Winchester Research Laboratory

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