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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1949

Page

6

Presbyterian Layman Booked for 3 Day Meet

Dr Glenn Clark of Saint Paul Minnesota a prominent Presbyterian layman and former Macalaster English department head will speak at First Baptist Church from Thursday April 21 to Saturday April 23. He will present Prayer of the Gal Son at 8 pm and lead prayer retreats after services and at noon each day for ministers and their wives from Manchester and vicinity. The public is invited to all services except Friday luncheon.

Glenn Clark Saint Paul B Bulletin Clark Ters Achester

Uptown Theatre to Be Rebuilt After Fire

William Dalke began preparatory work to rebuild the Uptown theatre damaged by a blaze earlier. The fire also destroyed an adjacent apartment building, a barber shop, and extensive equipment from nearby towns including the Reuss fire company.

William Dalke Uptown Reuss

Bow Kills Deer in Night Fatal Encounter

County game warden reports a ling buck deer died last night after a vicious fight with a bow-hunter. George's place is noted as the area of the incident and the animal sustained injuries during the encounter.

George

Trio to Attend Rotary Meeting

Dr Ronald S Wilson C Ridge ly White and Daniel Leatherman are local delegates to the 186th district conference of Rotary International in Roanoke April 22 23. The session will nominate a district governor with formal election at the New York City convention June 12 16. A B Honts of Front Royal is a candidate. winner succeeds Rev W R Smith Jr of Chatham. Winchester Rotary plans a large New York delegation. Reservations include Mr and Mrs McSherry Lupton Dr and Mrs Wilson Mr and Mrs C R Cammer Mr and Mrs Walker Mac Bond Charles Coffman Charles Hofer and Daniel Leatherman.

Ronald S. Wilson C. Ridgely White Daniel Leatherman Rotary International Roanoke New York City A. B. Honts Front Royal W. R. Smith Jr Chatham Winchester Rotary New York McSherry Lupton Wilson C. R. Cammer Walker Mac. Bond Charles Coffman Charles Hofer

Wickham Heads Woodstock Fire Dept Chief Seat

Wickham elected chief of the Woodstock Fire Department succeeding William R. Shaffer. The company voted to join the Apple Blossom Festival firemen parade again this year.

Woodstock William R. Shaffer

Rainfall Averages by Month From 1913 to 1948

Past and present rainfall figures show 24 hour, April totals, and year to date values. Average annual rainfall over 36 years is 36.42 inches. Monthly means are listed for January through December with totals ranging from 1.92 to 3.88 inches. Courtesy to Winchester Research Laboratory.

Winchester Research Laboratory

VFW to Install Officers Wednesday

A new slate of officers led by Glenn Seabright will be installed at 8 p m Wednesday by VFW Post 2123. Harold Patton retires as commander. W I Wooddell will officiate, followed by a chicken repast served by Rufus Boyce. The post needs 22 members to reach its 370 quota for the year.

Glenn Seabright VFW Harold Patton W. I. Wodhullzfill Mfny Mdlth W. I. Wooddell Rufus Boyce

Merchants Association Votes to Close Wednesdays

The Front Royal Merchants Association votes to close stores on Wednesday afternoons during June July and August signaling a seasonal early closure plan for local shoppers and business districts.

Front Royal Merchants Assn

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