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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1950

Page

2

Pupils Learn Conservation With Projector Display

Pupils at Virginia Avenue School studied soil forest bird and animal life with a projector shown display. The Win chester Clarke Garden Club entered an educational exhibit in the National Flower Show in Washington earning merit. Mrs H B McCormac Sr led the effort guiding pupils to develop related projects using natural leaves cones and wood images mounted for display.

Virginia Avenue Winchester-Clarke Garden Club Garden Club of Virginia Armory Washington H. B. McCormac Rae

Hospital Admission Notes Include Several Patients

Hospital records list several newly admitted patients including R Marple and Milton Ridgeway at Middleburg facility. Names suggest regional entries with limited details due to OCR errors.

Ieheste R Marple Milton Ridgeway Middleburg Stras

New Jersey Man Begins Trip Home

Richard Randolph Myers starts a journey back to New Jersey to face charges including violation and possible murder related to a case.

New Jersey Richard Randolph Myers

Sales Directory Item for Stephens City and Greenspring Notices

Household goods and furniture sales listed for Stephens City Virginia and Greenspring Virginia. April 15 at 10 a.m. R G Wolvert on east of Stephens City. May 4 at 10 a.m. George Hel Greenspring all day.

T Ge Golle Ly Agg Ng ‘Ancey Stephens R. G Coleman Dunn

Miss Sarah Barrow 68 Succumbs After Illness

Miss K Barrow, 68, of 15 James St Winchester died at 6 p m at Winchester Memorial Hospital after a two week illness due to a fractured hip. Born in Wil Ohio she was a daughter of the late George M and Annie Barrow. Survived by brother John W Barrow Cleveland Ohio two sisters Miss Laura B Barrow and Mrs John H Carpenter Winchester. Funeral Saturday at 2 p m from Jones Funeral Home with Rev Nathan Williamson officiating. Burial Mount Hebron cemetery. Pallbearers named Walter Coop Kenneth Curl Douglas Ander Calvin Chapman William Pope.

K. Barrow James St Logue Winchester Memorial Hospital Wil- Ohio George, M Annie Barrow Ong John W. Barrow Cleveland Ohio Laura B. Barrow John H. Carpenter Winchester Jones Funeral Home Nathan Williamson Mount Hebron Cemetery Pallbearera Walter Coop Kenneth Curl Douglas Ander- Calvin Chapman William Meee Winton Pope

How's Your LQ Answers Include US Missouri and Virginia

A list of ten answers references a quiz style set with items such as USS Missouri aviation, plant names, health, and a question about the Chief Justice. The collection notes the year 1939 and a statement about the aviator's relation.

U. S. S. Missouri Wolfram Virginia United States

Board Hears Cafeteria Bid Range For New High School

Frederick County School Board considered bids on kitchen and cafeteria equipment for the new James Wood Consolidated High School ranging from 9000 to 12000 dollars and deferred action. Superintendent Ayler noted bids follow architect plans and some items might be eliminated. The meeting also reviewed certified teachers for next year with several reappointments and announced a census survey lineup to be completed by June end. Mrs John Lewis was named teacher of the combination second third grade at Kernstown succeeding illness constrained Ruth Rinker.

James Wood Consolidated High School Frederick County R. E. Ayler Ayler John Lewis Kernstown Ruth Rinker

Ellis Jackson Dies in Hospital at 68 in Berryville

Ellis Faulkner Jackson 68 of Berryville died at Winchester Hospital after weeks as a patient. Born Sept. 13, 1881 in Berryville, he was a retired Norfolk and Western railroad clerk. Survived by widow Betty Hart, three sons William E. Jackson Sr. Eustace B. Jackson Ellis F. Jackson, a daughter Katherine J. Speilman, three grandchildren and a great grandchild. Funeral 3:30 p.m. Sunday at John H. Enders Funeral Home with Rev. Arthur H. Brown officiating. interment Green Hill Cemetery.

Ellis Faulkner Jackson Berryville Winchester Hospital Abram Ellis Ella Everhart Jackson Clarke County Norfolk and Western Railroad Betty Hart William E. Jackson Sr Eustace B. Jackson Ellis F. Jackson New Orleans Katherine J. Speilman William E. Jackson Jr Charles A. Jackson Robert Ellis Jackson Constance -Ann Jackson John H. Enders Arthur H. Brown

Evangelistic Rites Slated at Two Virginia Churches

Evangelistic services will be held at 7 30 p m next week at Kernstown and Stephens City Methodist Churches through Friday night. Rev R B Proctor of Stuart Va will be guest speaker at Kernstown and Rev Asbury A McNeer of Culpeper will speak at Stephens City.

Kernstown Stephens City Methodist R. B. Proctor Methodist Church Stuart Va Asbury A. McNeer Culpeper

Dodd Seeks Fun On Road and Football Tactics

Sports columnist Hugh Fullerton Jr. profiles Lee Dodd Georgia Tech coach blending football wit with plans for future talent. Notes Dodd’s split-T trial, love of throwing, and a Masters talk. Mentions Earl Mann Braves link, Dapper Dan plan with Ezzard Charles, and Frank Stranahan on conditioning. Also references Helen Ware and Ned Collett on golf notes.

Lee Dodd Georgia Tech Dick Jones Tech Dodd South Wito Bobby Atlanta Jim Ferrier Ferrier Georgia Earl Mann Atlanta Crackers Braves Pittsburgh Dapper Dan Club Ezzard Charles Frank Gleana Collett Ware Augusta Country Club Ned

Funeral Attendees Gather for David Wingfield

Out of town relatives and friends traveled to attend the funeral of David Wingfield who died last Friday. The list includes Clarence and Dora Floyd Clara Hohn Edgar Hohn and Gray Ellis of Wilmington Delaware Norwood Wingfield Earline Ubank and Dewey Wood of Rustbury Virginia Guy Wingfield Norfolk Lee Wingfield Great Lakes Illinois Hubert Camden Lexington William Wingfield Ray Wingfield Doris Wingfield Gladys Lambert Waynesboro and C Robert Burner Silver Springs Maryland.

David Wingfield Clarence Floyd Clara Hohn Edgar Hohn Gray Ellis Wilmington Del Norwood Wingfield Earline Ubank Dewey Wood Rustbury Guy Wingfield Norfolk Lee Wingfield Great Lakes Iil Hubert Camden Lexington William Wingfield Ray Wingfield Doris Wingfield Gladys Lambert Waynesboro C. Robert Burner Silver Springs

Weir Receives Commission in WAC at Camp Lee Graduation

Lt. Weir, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley F. Weir of 23 W. Boscawen Sr., earned a commission in the Organized Reserve, Women's Army Corps, during graduation exercises for the third Officer Cadet class at the Women's Army Corps Training Center Camp Lee. She joined the Army in August 1949 after Handley High School and Madison College education and basic training.

Organized Reserve Women’s Army Corps Women’s Army Corps Training Center Camp Lee Weir Stanley F. Weir W. Boscawen Sr Handley High School Madison College Army Martinsburg U. S. Army

Stonewall Principal Leaves Frederick County For Emporia Post

Bryant R. Harper principal of Stonewall High School since 1941 will become Greensville County School in Emporia Virginia starting July 1. He leaves after 14 years in Frederick County and brought first commercial courses to local high schools. The Greensville job offers a higher salary and broad responsibilities as the James Wood Consolidated High School nears completion on Rt. 50.

Bryant R. Harper Stonewall High School Greensville County Emporia Frederick County James Wood Consolidated High School Rt. 50 R. E. Ayler Harper Stonewall Virginia High School League Charles H. Harper Peyton St Ella M. Harper Handley Hampden-Sydney University of Virginia Whitacre Northern Virginia Power Co Kernstown New Jersey McIntire High School Charlottesville Check Floyd County Clearbrok High School Presbyterian Church and McFaden Bible Lions Club Clearbrook Fire Co Virginia Education Assn Department of National Assn Sigma Chi Fraternity Florence Erbe Michigan Winchester Madaline Karen Schol John Kerr Harpers Fairmont Ave

Mrs. Rutherford Dies at Home in Gainesville Georgia

Mrs Mary Rutherford Whelchel wife of Dr C D Whelchel physician in Gainesville Georgia died after illness Survivors include husband daughter Jean Morris of Wilmington Delaware two grandsons John Whelcher Morris and Cleveland Morton Morris five sisters a brother a half sister and a half brother Graveside services held at Alta Vista Cemetery Gainesville at 11 a m tomorrow with Rev Franklin Owen officiating

Mary Rutherford Whelchel C. D. Whelchel Gainesville Boyd Rutherford Whelchel The Presbyterian Church DAR Wilmington H. T. Hardshor Volina, Orence Cornelia Rutherford Albert Gluckall Los Angeles Cal John A. Rutherford Winchester Mass Ralph Richard Ablington Vernon Rutherford Alta Vista Cemetery Franklin Owen

McCarthy Case Witness. Senate Inquiry Challenge

Truman now a Fordham professor remains McCarthy’s key witness as Budenz prepares to testify Thursday before a Senate foreign relations subcommittee. Ayer’s staff appointment was blocked by Chairman Tydings amid a clash with Senator Lodge over political candidacy and staff neutrality.

Fordham University McCarthy Budenz Senate Foreign Relations State Department Tydings Dml Senator Lodge Rmass Frederick Ayer Jr Wenham Mass Lodge Ayer Massachusetts Maryland

Veterans of Foreign Wars Endorse Whittaker Chambers

The group asserts Chambers acted with noble sacrifice and exposed Soviet infiltration in America. It contrasts his truthfulness with personal risk, condemns critics, and urges support for his rights while warning against further abuse. It urges exposure of the Soviet fifth column.

Comunism Chambers Communist Party Un-American Activities Committee Chambers Bers Time Mr. Chambers VFW America Louis Budenz

Corner Stone Laying Slated in Front Royal

The Loyal Order of Moose Lodge No. 829 Front Royal will hold corner stone laying and dedication for its new home at 3 p.m. Sunday. The Roanoke Lodge Degree Team will oversee the ritual work with James A. Payne as master of ceremonies.

Loyal Order of Moose Lodge Front Royal Roanoke Lodge James A. Payne

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Reid Grubbs Sarah Barrow P. A. Crisman Braddock St Pennsylvania Ave Jackson Street Richards Ave Fred A- Crisman MT. Storm Poultry Farm Timber Ridge Rt. 259 Gore Highview W. Va Ellis Jackson Bolens Huski Hugh Fullerton, JR Goodyear Goodyear Solution Buncutter Tire Co S. Braddock St Frances Weir Oyant & CO J. R. Alexander, Jr N. Lowdoun St Truman Glaize Lewis Rouss Avenue Bath Rileys Real Estate Agency Will James Edwards Akit Douglas High School Hep NAACP Pittsburgh Florhide C. I. Brumback & Sons N. Cameron St Omps Funeral Home Tommy D. Lockhart Loudoun St Lamp Motor Smithfield Ave Chapman’s Chapman Motor CO John W. Rosenberger & Co., Inc C. A. Yancey Joe Jolliffe Sergeant’s Sale Frederick County Court House Civil and Police Justice Court Roy Fincham Theodore E. Haines Preston Manufacturing Company, Inc Gramm G. G. Baker City of Administrator's Sale W. Bond St John Jones Coleman Snider & Dunn Schneider
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