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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1941

Page

2

Episcopalians Convene Today At Home Church

Clergymen from Shenandoah and surrounding counties gather for sessions at Home Church near Hume starting 10 o'clock with Holy Communion led by Rev. R. B. Nelson and Rev. Freont H. Hinkle. A round table and talks on county land planning follow at The Plains as Dr. Hammond speaks tonight.

Home Shenandoad Frerick Shenan Rocking Page Warren Clarke Doan Fauqueir Rappa- Annock Hume the Plains R. B. Nelson Inchester Valley Hammond Whittle B. L. Hummel U Planning Stock Edward B. Burwell Upperville Howard Cady Hamilton Wm. B. Everett Marshall Howard Harper Fremont N. Hinkle

Doman Resumes Control of Hable Theatres in Winchester

H. A. Doman former Palace Theatre manager and Harris Amusement executive arrived in Winchester to resume duties as manager of Hable Enterprises and general manager for Virginia operations. He will also oversee construction of a 560 seat new theatre and oversee the Winchester unit.

H. A. Doman Palace Theatre Harris Amusement Company Pittsburgh Winchester Hable Enterprises Ashton Rudd Doman Harris Company Jeanette, DuBois, Reynoldsville St. Mary's the Palace Virginia Mr. Habley Romney W. Va T. B. Doman Front Royal Jimmy Doman William Penn

Dan Wright Safe Amid Rockfeller Sanitation Work in France

A Marseilles cable reports progress of sanitation efforts in the unoccupied France by the Rockfeller Foundation. Daniel E. B. Wright of Winchester, sanitary engineer for the foundation, is in good health. Water safety for refugee camps is prioritized. Typhus control measures include evacuation and seed distribution to supplement rations, though many vineyards limit arable land.

Dan Wright France Marseilles Rockfeller Foundation Daniel EB. Wright Winchester Debus Spain

Queen Pageant Details Set For 1941 Festival

Handley High School hosts a dress rehearsal for the Our Heritage pageant with 1000 students tomorrow before the Queen’s coronation. Miss Evelyn Powell Delp and Miss Harriet Virginia Ramsey are ill. replacements join the court. The Friday parade route will be adjusted after review. numerous American Legion units and local bands will participate under parade director W A Baker.

Winchester Handley High School Garland Quarles Virginia Boyd Barr Handley Virginia Handley School Evelyn Powell Delp Radford State Teachers College Jane Gieson Harriet Virginia Ramsey Gunston Hall W. A. Baker C. W. Hollis George Barnsley McIlwee C. R. Anderson John Conway Johnstown Tom Baldridge Grand L. M. Allen D. G. Spillman Paul F. Rosenberger Starrett Barr and Sutton Co. 115

Lindbergh Resigns From Art Corps Reserve Over Loyalty Claims

Lindbergh released a letter to President Roosevelt announcing his resignation from the Art Corps Reserve citing implications about his loyalty and motives. The White House had not yet received the letter, and Early noted Lindbergh had previously telegrammed the President in 1934 about air mail policy causing a public rebuke.

Lindbergh Roosevelt White House New York Art Corps Reserve Army White Pit

Tech Glee Club To Sing At Coronation Celebration

The Virginia Tech glee club of Blacksburg with 31 voices will sing at Queen Shenandoah XVIII’s coronation on May 1 as Blacksburg hosts the eighteenth Apple Blossom festival. VPI reps will escort 30 princesses in the Apple Blossom Queen court. An original show precedes the fete in Blacksburg, and the group travels to Winchester for two days of concerts.

Virginia Tech Glee Club Blacksburg Shenandoah XVIII Dennett Guthrie Leland Cothern Glee Club Winchester

Economic strains loom as war pushes up costs and taxes

A Chamber of Commerce official urged broader cooperation to back democracies in a life and death global conflict. He warned of a 25 percent rise in productive capacity or pared consumer goods, and favored emergency fiscal policy with higher taxes, reduced non-defense spending, and bond sales to the public. Resolutions endorsing these ideas were to be considered and voted this week.

Sks Jones Congress Chamber Treasury Fred H. Clausen Horicon Wis Resolutions Committee Chamber of Commerce

Musketeers Ready For Protection

Adolf Hitler spoke at the Sports palast to 9,000 officers from army navy air force and SS. He promised that wherever a German officer stands there will constantly be musketeers at his side and stressed their place in Nazi defense forces. No further excerpts were released.

Berlin Adolf Hitler Army Navy Air Force Hitler

Reappointment of Winchester Doctor as Frederick County Coroner

Judge Philip Williams reelected Dr. James A. Miller of Winchester as Frederick County coroner for a four year term ending December 41, 1943.

Philip Williams James A. Miller Winchester Frederick County

What caudle is and its traditional use

Caudle is a thin gruel mixed with brandy or other spirits. It is traditionally served at christenings and consumed for the baby's health.

Democracy Wears A New Coat To Uline Arena For Paul Robeson

A large crowd gathered at Uline Arena in Washington on April 25 to hear Paul Robeson perform. Due to D A R Hall restrictions, Constitution Hall was unavailable. Robeson addressed a diverse audience, delivering a powerful performance championing equality and human rights.

Democracy Uline Arena Paul Robeson Washington Ht-Thiry Sports Hall D. A. R. Hall Constitution Hall Daughters of the American Revolution Columbia University Surlis End Ters America

Brother Of Wm. H. Riley Died Sunday

William H. Riley, 69, of Chestertown Maryland, brother of A. Riley who lives on the Martinsburg turnpike north of Winchester, died Sunday night. He was the son of the late Samuel G. Riley of Lexington and spent 15 years near Chestertown farming. He is survived by a widow, five children, and two brothers including William H. Riley. Funeral services were held at Chestertown with several relatives in attendance.

William H. Riley Chestertown A. Riley Martinsburg Winchester Samuel G. Riley Lexington

Unclear Fragmentends With Names Fred and Mrs Ey

Fragmentary text mentions Fred or both of oh ge rape Mr and Mrs ey with no clear event, date, or location. The readable portion suggests a personal notice or mailing details but lacks verifiable facts for a full summary.

Fred Oh Ge Mrsey

Answers to the Daily Quiz

Answers to test questions printed on page 4 include a quiz response set with items such as a formation on the floor and the answer Yes. It lists ranks like Second Lieutenant and notable names including Garfield and Conwell, plus places such as Madison Monroe Polk and the Lofoten Islands and a Three cents price.

Madison Monroe Polk Garfield Great Wall of China Lofoten Islands Russell H. Conwell

Rev W H Spiggle Died Near Middletown at 87

Rev William Henry Spiggle 87 retired minister and bank director died yesterday at Meadow Mills near Middletown after a week of illness. Born October 29 1853 in Maurertown he served the Brethren Church from 1895 to 1920 and was a director of First National Bank in Strasburg until illness forced resignation. Survived by son William P Spiggle and widow Mary Frances Copp. Funeral 1:30 p m from residence and 2 p m Meadow Mills Union Chapel. interment Mount Hebron Cemetery.

William Henry Spiggle Meadow Milla Middletown Peter Spiggle Elizabeth Richard Spiggle Maurertown The Brethren Church First National Meadow Mills Union Chapel E. L. Miller Meadow Mills Chapel Mount Hebron Cemetery

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