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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1939

Page

2

Odd Fellows Plan Regional Meeting In Hagerstown April 15

Regional Odd Fellows event set for Hagerstown with Grand Sire as guest of honor. Tri County Association attendance high with Madison 6 Marsh Run 47 Front Royal Bentonsville Edinburg Stephens City Waynesboro Hagerstown Ringwood and Rebekah chapters represented.

Tri-County Association Madison Marsh Run Front Royal Bentonsville Edinburg Stephens City Waynesboro Hagerstown Md Ringwood W. Va Rebekah Winchester Middletown J. B. Mentzer Grand Sire The Sovereign Lodge Blue Ridge Hagerstown David Hottle Virginia Edmund H Spangler W Ed. Keetzer

Germany Conquests Boost U S Manufacturers in Chicago Market

A Chicago wholesale survey reports German territorial gains raise tariffs and prompt Czech order cancellations. American producers see windfall as distributors seek substitutes, especially in gift and glassware. Domestic lines move to take over decorative glassware, toys, cameras, jewelry, and textiles formerly imported from Czech mills.

Chicago Gerany United States Merchandise Mart Percy Wilson The Mart Czecho-Slovakia Wilson Germany

Rebekah Assembly Delegates Gather in Virginia

Maryland district deputy grand sister C G Harrell and Miss Virginia Coffman of Edinburg head the Virginia Rebekah Assembly as visitors are welcomed by Harry E Meister. A musical program by Andrew Babb and others followed the welcome address by W W Glass. The next meeting is set for Friday June 23 at Stephens City Virginia.

Ment Maryland C. G. Harrell Fredericksburg Virginia Coffman Edinburg Rebekah Assembly of Virginia Harry E. Meister Madison Lodge No. 6 W. W. Glass Winchester Andrew Babb Wayne Omps City Bobby Themla Edwards W. E. Edwards Herd Stephens City

Treasury Receipts Expenditures and Debt Report

Treasury daily figures show April receipts totaling 47.54 million dollars and expenditures 77.91 million. Gross debt stands at 40.04 billion, with an increase noted from the prior period.

Johns Hopkins Faculty to Retire as Emeritus Professors

Three Johns Hopkins University faculty members will retire with the title of professor emeritus at year’s end. They are Dr. Edward Bennett Matthews professor of Mineralogy and Petrography Dr. Dean Lewis professor of Surgery and Dr. Thomas S. Cullen professor of Gynecology.

Baltimore Johns Hopkins University Edward Bennett Matthews Dean Lewis Thomas S. Cullen

Rosenberger Plant Opens in Winchester

John W. Rosenberger & Co announced a new enlarged paint and hardware store at 31 South Bradley Street. The expanded showroom doubles the former space with a large stock from Du Pont to Williamsburg Colors and Barrell Sunlight. The firm, founded in 1907, is described as the Valley area’s largest building supply dealer as construction activity climbs.

Winchester John W. Rosenberger & Co South Braddock Street Hagerstown Roanoke du Pont Paints Rosenberger’s Horme

Young People To Present A Play At First Brethren Church

The Christian Endeavor group of First Brethren Church on Berryville avenue will stage The Living Christ at 7 30 p m on Thursday. The cast includes John Detmar Frye Peter James Anderson Thomas Russell Fletcher Mary Magdaline Rhoda Fletcher Mary Glenda Sawyer Joana Naomi Shanholtz Jairus Eldred D Frye Lydia Juanita Anderson Anna Evelyn Garber Ruth Ruby Smith.

Young People's Christian Endeavor of the First ~ Brethren Church Berryville Avenue Living Christ John Detmar Frye Peter James Anderson Thomas Russell Fletcher Mary Magdaline Rhoda Fletcher Mary Glenda Sawyer Joana Naomi Shanholtz Jairus Eldred D. Frye Lydia Juanita Anderson Anna Evelyn Garber Ruth Ruby Smith

Examinations for U.S. Civil Service Open

The United States Civil Service Commission announces open competitive exams for posts including instructor of skilled trades and various geologist roles with salaries from 1800 to 4600 dollars. Full details via Herman Lee, Secretary, U S Civil Service Board of Examiners, at the city post office.

United States Civil Service Commission Indian Field Service Department of the Interior Bureau of Prisons Department of Justice Department of Agriculture National Park Service Herman Lee U. S. Civil Service Board of Examiners

Rules for Virginia Gold Cup set for May 6 at Broadview

Virginia Gold Cup rules announced by George W. Cutting confirm no changes to the main race while Broadview course switches to a 2 mile steeplechase over brush Entrant fees and weight assignments updated slightly The program which begins at 3 p m lists Fauquier Plate Virginia National and Warrenton Hunt Cup with entries accepted by Fred H Parks in New York City deadline midnight April 29 The committee is led by E Astley Cooper with a list of assistants including Amory S Carhart Cutting and others

Broadview George W. Cutting Brush Fred H. Parks Park Avenue New York City

She Plants In Sign of Zodiac

Mrs Sadie Price of Chance on Deal Island plants by the Zodiac her string beans above ground in a March 21 Equinox planting. Tangier sound waters warm the spring growth as she follows traditional gardening signs.

Princess Anne Mad Gardners Sadie Price Price Chance Deal's Island Tangier Sound

Special Holy Week Services At Lutheran Church Of Our Saviour

Holy Week services at the Lutheran Church of Our Saviour are held nightly at 8 oclock with sermons by the pastor. Tonight topic is The Homeward Way tomorrow The Way Truth and Life Thursday a preparatory service with eo tion Friday 12 m eo Friday service music by phone. A cordial invitation is extended to all friends.

Lutheran Church of Our

Armel Youths Sponsor Debate At Greenway School

The Christian Endeavor Society of Greenway United Brethren Church will sponsor a Luttrell debate at Armel School Thursday night at 8. The subject: Resolved That Chamberlain is responsible for the present European trouble. The Ladies Aid Society sets a window sale in Winchester on Saturday April 8.

Greenway Christian Endeavor Society of Greenway United Brethren Church Armel School Luttrell Debating Society Chamberlain Ladies Aid Society Winchester

Cubs Hoping Bartell Returns Soon From Ankle Injury

Chicago April 4 Cubs manager and officials express optimism over Dick Bartell’s return from a rheumatic ankle. Bartell, on the Giants last season, is to undergo a medical checkup after three weeks sidelined. The Cubs traded for Bartell in a winter deal and lean on Joe Marty Hank Leiber and Jim Gleeson for outfield and infield power.

Chicago Chica Gabby Hartnett Cubs Dick Bartell New York Giants Bartell Charles Drake Phil Wrigley Los Angeles Bill Jurges Frank Demaree Ken O'Dea Giants Leiber Gus Mancuso Hartnett Clan California Drake Joe Marty Hank Leiber Jim Gleeson Marty Yankees Steve’ Mesner

Perfect Attendance Records at Cedar Cliff Sun day School

Thirteen members of Cedar Cliff Presbyterian Church Sun day School in Vaucluse report perfect attendance for the year ending March 31. Notables include Louise Tevault approaching nine years of perfect Sundays and Dorothy Tevault with only one absence in a long span.

Cedar Cliff Presbyterian Church Vaucluse W. B. O'Neal Mildred Kline W. B. Mick Jessie Smith Dorothy Louise Tevault W. W. Kline Hugh Thomas Campbell Mary Smith Anna Virginia Campbell Jean Phyllis Campbell Dorothy Tevault W. B. O’neal Mick S. W. W. Kline Hugh Tom Campbell

Virginia Employment Service aids local job market

Walter M. Shade explains the Virginia State Employment Service stabilizes labor supply by linking employers with qualified workers at 21 West Piccadilly Street Winchester. The service classifies jobseekers, preserves public funding, and referees suitable candidates without fees to either party, boosting local employment.

Virginia State Employment Service Walter M. Shade Winchester Frederick, Clarke Loudoun West Piccadilly Street Shade

News Notes From Spring Ball Camps

Earl Whitehill, 39, rehabs from a broken ankle at Catalina camp and soon tests his pitching arm. Cubs seek a fifth straight exhibition win over the White Sox as Larry French faces John Rigney. Brooklyn Dodgers name Coscarart at second and Lazzeri at third to start the season, after Coscarart beats Reiser and Lazzeri replaces Lavagetto. Bob Feller rests in New Orleans while Indians travel to Pensacola to face the Pelicans. Ossie Vitt warns of fines for lack of hustle as players take a breather after Sunday pitches.

Associated Press Bisbee Ariz Earl Whitehill Chicago Cubs Cubs White Sox Larry French John Rigney Clearwater, Fla Brooklyn Dodgers Pete Coscarart Tony Lazzeri Coscarari Pete Reiser Lazzeri Harry Lavagetto New Orleans Bob Feller Cleveland Indians Pensacola Fila Feller Giants Ossie ‘Vitt Bob

Cardinals Aces to Face Barons in Birmingham Showdown

Paul Dean and Morton Cooper will start for the St. Louis Cardinals against the Birmingham Barons in Birmingham. Dean seeks to prove doubters right while Cooper also patrols the mound for the visitors.

Birmingham Ala Paul Dean St. Louis Cardinals Birmingham Barons Morton Cooper

Heffner’s Status With Browns Uncertain Over Salary Terms

San Antonio reports that Don Heffner the Browns' second baseman remains unsure about his role and terms. Heffner works out and travels with the team but has not agreed to Vice President Bill De Witt's salary conditions.

San Antonio Tex Don Heffner St. Louis Browns Heffner Bill de Witt

Ambler Aims for Better Year at Second Base

Wayne Ambler of Shreveport Louisiana, who jumped from Duke to the Philadelphia Athletics two years ago, expects a strong season at second base. He says he is not tightened up at the plate and believes his hitting will improve.

Shreveport Wayne Ambler Duke Philadelphia Athletics

Easter Radio Highlights from New York Broadcasters

Easter Sunday morning will feature the first broadcast of the papal benediction by Pope Pius XII from the Vatican at 6:00 on CBS and 6:30 on NBC and MBS. Extra time will cover Easter sunrise services across the country through about 9:30 with other Easter programs including fashion parades.

New York Pius XII Vatican CBS NBC MBS WEAFP Bob Hope WABC Andy Cwest Edward G. Robinson Dick Powell We the People Benny Goodman WJIZ Mr. Keen Information Please Mary and Bob Dock Rockwell Brain

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