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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1940

Page

3

Mother Has Sit Strike For Justice

In Highlandville Missouri on April 7 Mrs Gladys G Lowe staged a one woman sit down protest at the consolidated school to demand justice for her son’s nose. Phillip Lowe 15 claimed an 18 year old sparked the fight on March 21. Principal Kight reportedly offered no comment. Mrs Lowe remained in the office overnight and said she would return to continue the sit in until she obtains the truth about the fight.

Highlandville Gladys G. Lowe Ozarks Hill Io Lowe Consolidated Phillip Lowe Kight

Citizens Protest Train Removals in Maryland and Pennsylvania

In Hagerstown Maryland on April 27 residents protest the planned removal of two passenger trains on the Pennsylvania Railroad between here and Harrisburg Pennsylvania. Dr F S Magill of Chambersburg is named chairman of a committee with representatives from Carlisle Shippensburg and Waynesboro to oppose the cuts before the Pennsylvania Railroad and the public.

Hagerstown Cumberland Valley Here Harrisburg Pennsylvania Railroad F. S. Magill Chambersburg Carlisle Shippensburg Waynesboro Ivania Penisylvania Railroad Erstown Harton Aioe Aes

Virginian Heads Unit In France

Peter Upton Muir of Louisville and Virginia background heads the first ambulance section of the American Field Service in France. A 42 year old former University of Virginia student, he served 22 months with the French Army ambulance service and earned the Croix de Guerre twice. He later joined Hoover's relief administration in Russia in 1922. his home is Loudoun County, Virginia.

Peter Upton Muir Upton Muir Louisville France New York Muir University of Virginia United States Army Russia Herbert Hoover American Relief Administration Loudoun County

Edenton Mayor Protests Misplaced On State Map

RALEIGH April 27. Mayor Jack McMullin of Edenton protested that his community had been omitted from the North Carolina map issued by the State Department of Conservation and Development. A revised map placed Edenton midway between Wanchese and Manteo on Roanoke Island about 100 miles from its proper location.

Raleigh N. C Jack McMullin Histéyi Edenton Chowan River North Carolina Stateiment of Conservation and Development Department Edenton Wanchese Manteo Roanoke Island

Lebanon Church Notes April church updates and events

Miss Vedt Hockman taught at Columbia Furnace Graded School and visited family. Charlotte McDonald is ill with pneumonia after measles complications in Winchester Memorial Hospital. Protracted services led by Rev. Owen with assistance from Rev. Jones, followed by Cedar Creek services at Marlboro with Rev. Crim. Local residents attended events in Winchester and celebrated Mrs. Virginia Jackson's birthday. Martha Glaize shows improvement after an operation.

A. E. Keller Statton Bowers Ruth Bessie Bowers Frederick Bowers Winchester Julian T. Owen Stephens City Mt. Hope Church Allen Jones Moorefield W. Va C. Carden Virginia Jackson Ellen Mary Keller Marjorie Snarr Martha Glaize Winchester Memorial Hospital

Boyce Brevities April 27 mentions visitors and births

News fragment notes attendees at a Winchester Missionary meeting, visits by residents of Boyce and Millwood, praise for arrivals, a birth at Winchester Memorial Hospital on April 6 20th, and trivia about Easter 1818 and Tad Lincoln who died at 18.

Junior Senior Banquet at George Washington Hotel Delights Seniors

The Junior Senior banquet at the George Washington Hotel on April 18th wowed seniors with green and white decor and a lamp of knowledge favor at each plate. Seniors praised the event as a grand year highlight, with carnations pinned to Senior dresses as graduates-to-be enjoyed performances by Elba Edwards and Helen Pappas, and remarks from Miss Garnet Hamrick, Miss Sylvia Carper, and Mr. Lorimer Walker.

George Washington Hotel Helen Pappas Julian T. Owen Sinding Grace Owen Pruit Charles Mudd Charles Cecil Teets Cecil Sylvia Carper Gladys Fawcett Elsie _Havermale Pauline H. Rhodes Virginia Stickley Elba Elsie Edwards Stephen Foster Sally Pingley Gayety Murmer Prof

Junior Play More Power to You Impresses Fans

The Junior class raised over 80 dollars as the cast delivered a splendid performance. The paper notes Sib Carper’s kindness adopting a mouse family and teases future boxing interest from a sopho more, plus Handley baseball’s 3 wins in 4 games.

Sib Carper Katty” Venable Mary Gay Marker Handley Charles Mudd Billy Gardener

Rainy Spring Delays Local Farmers and Community News

Reliance notes describe continuous rain delaying spring crops. Funeral attendance in Washington. C. E. Society meeting with about twenty five in attendance. Mrs. Genevieve Stickley visits grandmother Mrs. C. H. Grover. Missionary Society gathering honors Mrs. W. D. Mitchell's birthday with games. Neighbors attend Mrs. Charles Legg's funeral. Walter Glaizé from Strasburg visited. Clark Legg and family from Washington, D. C. were guests of Mrs. G. E. Doyell.

C. H. Grover Lee Hunt the Missionary Society W. D. Mitchell F. L. Derflinger Marguerite Izner Cecil Hyde Charles Legg Walter Glaizé Strasburg G. E. Doyell Clark Washington, D. C

Men’s spring fashion hints from New York shops

Seth Moseley notes brisk sales as men adopt bold color accents and new fabrics. Highlighted items include wedge canvas shoes, green tones, gray glen plaid jackets, slate-blue unfinished worsted suits, bold tie patterns, double cuffs, cuff links, and tie clips.

Seth Moseley New York Bright Col‘s

Cooper family notices update from Bloom April

Mr. T. Cooper learns his sister Lula R. Cooper recently had an operation in Los Angeles. Another sister, Mrs. M. L. Fearnow, is bedridden at her Mt. Airy home with high blood pressure. Mrs. P. O. Glynn visits her daughter. In Cumberland, Md. Mrs. E. U. Richard has heart trouble. Mrs. T. S. Cooper attended a Pomona Grange meeting in White Hall last Monday.

Bloom Pomona Grange White Hall

Dinner honors E C Oates and family in Mt Falls

Mrs. E C Oates hosted a Sunday dinner in Mt Falls to honor her husband son and sister Devereux Oates and Mrs C D Sale. Attendees included L D Oates Labon Hodgson and families from Maryland as well as locals. Measles illness of Eugene and Snooks W Hulver noted as improving.

Mountain Palls E. C. Oates Devereux Oates C. D. Sale L. D. Oates Otilla Junior Forest Glen Labon Hodgson Mary Harry Lewis Mt. Airy Joe Gandolph Ronnie Smith Brentwood J. H. Lineburg Mary Tevalt Vernon McDonald Lebanon Eugene Snooks” Whulver

Spectators Witness Gun Battle as Gunman Kills Self

In Burlington Iowa on April 27 more than 1,000 curious bystanders watched a deranged man shoot at lawmen for two hours after officers attempted to serve an insanity warrant. Henry Reed, 36, unmarried and unemployed, died by suicide as bullets damaged his shotgun. a dozen bystanders were wounded, with all expected to survive. Sheriff Harry Hunt identified the gunman. Police used tear gas and returned fire in the downtown area.

Burlington Harry Hunt Henry Reed Reed

Dorothy Herrell Honored With Eighteenth Birthday Party

Stephens City notes report a party given by Mr. and Mrs. W H Herrell for daughter Dorothy Pauline Herrell on April 22 marking her eighteenth birthday with pink and white decorations, refreshments, and games. Attendees included Sarah Shryock Kathryn Venable and many others. Additional items note visits by relatives and community church activities including Missionary Society meetings and Young Women's Circle events.

Stephens City W. H. Herrell Dorothy Pauline Herrell Sarah Shryock Kathryn Venable Dorothy Herrell Anna Margaret Beavers Jane Hope Polhamus Irene Beavers Gladys Teets Marjorie Huffman Anne Orndroff Ruby Nichols Jane Grim Cecil Teets Hugh Orndorff Harold Teets Henry Melvin Kenneth Carbaugh Vernon Ridings Earl Samsell Hunter Jewell Claude Carbaugh Frank R. A. Trussell Julian Gregory Janet Rawlings Ted Wardensville Lillian Rawlings William Homewood Wilmington Del Mattie Dean Carl Gordon This Place Washington, D. C Winchester Memorial Hospital Womans Missionary Society of Trinity Church Hugh Funk Womans Missionary Conven Lutheran Church

Miss Charlotte Lemley Wed In Delicate Shower

A wedding shower for Charlotte Lemley, now Mrs Strickler, featured a circle of guests including Misses Mary Tevalt Phyllis Helmick Ora Shryock Maxine Golliday Lucille Carter Eva Ritenour Arbutus Hiser Helen Carper Mary Sandy Kathryn Lem Dorothy Petrie Belva Sbi Evelyn Bean Kathryn Y and the couple’s name celebrated with gifts and refreshments.

Strickler Charlotte Lemley Mary Tevalt Phyllis Helmick Ora Shryock Maxie Golliday Lucille Carter Eva Ritenour Arbutus Hiser Helen Carper Mary Sandy Kathryn Lem Dorothy Petrie Belva Sbi Evelyn Bean Kathryn Y Kathryn Lemley

Barbara Bell Pattern No 1961 B for pinafores and ties

Barbara Bell pattern No 1961 B offers a pinafore style that fits over the head and ties at the back with no straps. The design includes an optional high-cut beltless tie-on version and suggests materials like gingham chambray and batiste. Sizes range from 32 to 46 with yardage details and a spring pattern book order option.

Ricrac Pereale Gingham Chambray Ubatiste Barbara Bell

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Missouri U. S. Army U.S George. W. Kurtz Pacer ROBIN Sonery Kernstown Virginian Boyce Clyde Levi B. W Alice Jenkins Millwood Mr. Henson Oscar Carr Huntington W.H. Racey A. L. Lowe Alexander Florence, S. C First Baptist Church Abraham Linas Tad Tad Lincoln Electrolux Rachel Welch Elva Bowers Cassandra Mudd Louise Perry Lee Snyder Néva Yates Frank Brumback Jameson Mr. Aylor Aylor Lorimer Walker Boston Jeannie Lillian Pesth Reliance Victor Mt. Falls Firestone North Braddock St H. W. Ebert Firestone Auto Supply & Service Stores Stephens M. E. Church Clarence Lemley Garland Strickler Ace S Winyzpy Broadway Victor Records Timmy Dorsey Larry Clinton By Hal Kemp Washington & Lee Where RCA Victor Anderson Shenandoah Valley National Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Miller’s Hardware N. Main St Barbara Bell Pattern Service
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