Giles Homecoming Annus Seeks Sunday Service
Homecoming event described with a prayer and instrumental selections scheduled for Sunday at 1:30 p.m. one mile south of a location. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Winchester Evening Star in Winchester, Virginia
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1949
Page
2
Local House Races Show Battle for Ninth District
Miller led in urban areas and secured 9 counties and 2 cities while Arnold carried 4 cities and 4 counties. Battle's Seventh district margin was the largest, with Byrd and Robertson linked to the home turf. Petersburg Colonial Heights Dinwiddie Prince George among victors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ariig
Brisim
John W. Flannagan
Arnold
Petersburg
Colonial Heights
Dinwiddle
Prince George
Miller
Hampton
Newport
Norfolk
Portsmouth
South Nort Richmond
Hopewell
Nville
Clifton Forge
Radford
Waynesboro
Alexandria
Fallsurch
Senator Byrd
Ater Robertson
Gold Earliest Metal Use Precedes Silver
Historical evidence indicates humans began using gold before silver, highlighting early metalworking and trade practices. The finding underscores ancient metallurgy and cultural value placed on gold across early civilizations.
Battle Wins in Frederick County and Warren County Elections
Local results show Battle leading in multiple precincts across Frederick and Warren counties. Miller and Edwards split second in several areas while Arnold and Prillaman trailed, with Battle carrying Clarke county and Winchester vicinity amid an orderly vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kernstown
Middletown
Miller
Neffstown
Stephens City
Battle
Collins
Prillaman
Almond
Plunkett
Clarke County
Edwards
Arnold
Edward
Russells
Pierces
Berryville
White Post
Millwood
Shenandoah
Morgan's Mill
Warren County
Front Royal
Avisco
Shenandoah County
Strasburg
New Market
Mt. Jackson
Winchester
Frederick County
Peterson's Ointment Advertisement for Skin Relief
Simple method for quick itch relief from eczema pimples and irritated skin urges use of Peterson's Ointment on affected areas. Claims fast itching relief improved skin and satisfaction with a 40c price at all druggists and a money back guarantee for itchy feet and toe cracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson
Income rises for South farms as regional cash receipts climb
The South Atlantic region posted a nine percent gain in cash farm income for January through May 1949 compared with the same period a year earlier, while other regions saw declines. Total receipts reached 876,056,000 in the period with crops and livestock boosting figures. Georgia, Florida, the Carolinas, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and Delaware are included in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
C. Parker Persons
U. S. Department of Commerce
South Atlantic
Georgia
Florida
Carolinas
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
Delaware
Een of Agriculture
North Carolina
South Carolina
Byrd Calls For Probe Into Hazelwood Bribe Story
U S Senator Harry F Byrd urged a full investigation into reports that Robert Hazelwood offered $10000 to lure Remmie L Arnold away from the Democratic gubernatorial race. Hazelwood named a prominent Richmond contractor as the potential source but declined to reveal the name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
United States
Harry F. Byrd
Robert Hazelwood
Remmie L. Arnold
John S. Battle
Byrd
Hazelwood
One day Chest Clinic Planned at Miller School
Frederick County Tuberculosis Association sponsors a one day chest x ray clinic on September 15 at Miller School for the general public with emphasis on teachers and food handlers. The last clinic on May 9-10 screened 1542 adults and children. the September event runs 1 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 10 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County Tuberculosis Assn
Miller School
Middletown
Virginia
John William Cornwell
Circuit Court
Frederick County
County Court House
Winchester
Idle Workers Rise in July Amid Mixed Job Gains
The Census Bureau reports July wage and salary employment at 50,073,000, up from June but below July last year. Farm employment fell to 9,647,000 from June but remained above July 1948 levels. Estimates are nationwide. no light shed on spot work as federal aid targets troubled areas. The text also notes a quiz answer about John Paul Jones and the Bonhomme Richard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gan
Census Bureau
Battle Ticket Nominees Lead in Democratic Governor Race
Running mates for candidate John S8 were nominated on the Democratic ticket yesterday. Lt. Governor Collins and Attorney General Almond seek reelection. Collins won Winchester 1340 to 264, Frederick 1146 to 180, Clarke 635 to 139. Almond similarly carried the same counties and defeated Moss A. Plunkett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S8
Collins
Almond
Nick Pritlamah
Winchester City
Frederick
Clarke
Winchester
Moss A. Plunkett
Rev Goode Attends Strasburg Meeting
Rev S J Goode of Winchester led devotional services opening the Valley centennial convention of Disciples of Christ at Strasburg. Rev Nelson M Fox hosted and presided with speakers George Owen Harry Saum and Dr Sutton. Woman's group ran the afternoon session. tonight includes youth and laymen gatherings. Capon Bridge congregation extends Goode a call to stay another year. he also served Rock Enon church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. J. Goode
Winchester
Disciples of Christ
Strasburg
Nelson M. Fox
George Owen
South America
Harry Saum
China
Sutton
West Point
Christian Church
Capon Bridee
Gode
Pastor Milton Prout Visits Berryville Family
Rev. Milton Prout and his two children Buzzy and Norma Jean visited Mrs. Prout’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Carl Trenary in Berryville. In Arizona Prout operates a Seventh Day Adventist Medical Clinic offering free medical aid and clothing to the needy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Prout
Buzzy
Norma Jean
Luray Vespers Sixth Summer Service Held Outdoors
The sixth program of the ninth annual Summer Vesper series sponsored by the Luray Ministerial Association takes place on the lawn of the Luray Singing Tower at 6 40 p.m. Sunday. Carillonneur Charles T Chapman opens with bell music and Rev Henry J Pflum of Crist Lutheran Allentown Pa will be guest speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luray
Massenburg Baldwin G defeats Campbell in key race
Incumbent Massenburg Baldwin G Locher defeats Frank T Campbell. Other winners include W R Broaddus Jr of Henry and Martinsville over Charles M Bradley. N C Bailey wins Madison and Orange over Florrye C Fuller and B Monroe Waugh. William J Gibson defeats Hairfield and Arritt in Spotsylvannia-Fredericksburg. L Lake Triplett wins Fauquier over Hubert B Phipps. John Warren Cooke wins Gloucester-Mathews-Middlesex over James Edgar Pointer Jr. Cecil W Taylor wins Lynchburg over James M Tinsley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwin G. Locher
Frank T. Campbell
W. R. Broaddus Jr
Henry and Martinsville
Charles M. Bradley
N. C. Bailey
Madison and Orange
Florrye C. Fuller
B. Monroe Waugh
William J. Gibson
Spotsylvannia - Fredericksburg
F. J. Hairfield
Shelby W. Arritt
L. Lake Triplett
Fauquier
Hubert B. Phipps
John Warren Cooke
Gloucester - Mathews-Middlesex
James Edgar Pointer Jr
Cecil W. Taylor
Lynchburg
James M. Tinsley
Answers to Daily Quiz Compilation
The list provides correct quiz responses including Homing pigeon Gen John Pershing Summer and other items. It notes a current recess with a new term starting October 31 and references Nevada a log rolling contest caustic the sandman and minuend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pershing
Nevada
Local Auctions Listed For August Dates In Winchester Area
August auctions announced including R G Wol verton near Stephens City with livestock, farm machinery and household goods on August 6 at 10 am. L T Mc Kee on Paper Mill Road August 3 at 7:30 pm features electrical appliances and furniture. August 6 at 1 pm 831 Berryville Ave offers furniture and antiques from the Berryville Estate. Dabney Watts, Special Commissioner, handles Sargent Estate real estate on Bufflick Road August 20 at noon. August 24 at 10 am Lew McDonald opposite Berryville Horse Show grounds lists livestock implements and household goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew McDonald
Berryville
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