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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1949

Page

12

Alexandria Seeks Low Cost Housing Plan Approved

City council authorized the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority to seek Federal aid for building low cost housing under the approved Public Housing act. A preliminary planning loan up to 120000 was requested for 400 units amid a court case ordering repairs or demolition of sub standard dwellings affecting about 100 families facing eviction.

Alexandria Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority

Radio Programs Broadcast on Key Stations

Radio schedules list evening programs across networks including News Migabe dai Silent Hour and Newsreel Servent on east and west feeds, Kiddies Hi repeat, drama and comedy shows, sports comments, and music showcases. Notable items include The Henry Morgan Show, Lawrence Welk Music, Family Theater, International Airport, Archie Andrews, Dr Christian Drama, and It a Time for Music with Curtain Time Drama.

Abc-East Pegeeny Mbs-East Mbs-West CBS Abe Tusce Abe East Abee Abe Jene Abe Ews Mbs Yie Cbs Sporta Billie Burke Abe Mr. Chameleon Abec Archie Andrews Cbs Orchestra Abe International Airport Henry Morgan Nbe Lewisohn Abc Scattergood Cbs News & Dancing Abc News Abc Abc West

Evangelistic Series Starts at Capon Bridge Church

Capon Bridge Christian Church opens an evangelistic meeting tomorrow night with Pastor J. Goode leading and J. O. Patterson of Slanesville, W. Va., assisting as singer and preacher. Services run 8 p.m. daily through August 21. A large fan aids comfort on warm evenings.

Capon Bridge Christian Church J. Goode J. O. Patterson Slanesville W. Va Patterson

You Will Like This Dictionary A Webster's Illustrated Tower Dictionary

Public notice advertises Webster's Illustrated Tower Dictionary and Atlas a compact 378 page reference with 25000 definitions 160 pages of color maps and extended content. It invites readers to mail 40 cents plus a coupon to the Winchester Star Information Bureau Washington DC for a copy.

Webster’s Illustrated Winchester Star Information Bureau Eye St N. E Washington, D. C

Evening TV Schedule Highlights and News

Radio and television listings show daytime daylight saving and prime time slots. Programs include Quiz Kids The Clock Television Theater Believe It or Not D C Newsreel and local news segments on WMAL and WNEW with sports and entertainment features throughout the evening.

Gene Archer D. C

Roanoke Votes Bond Issue to Finance Sewage Plant

Roanoke voters approved a $4,050,000 bond issue by a 3 to 1 margin to finance a sewage treatment plant. The new facility will prevent dumping raw sewage into the Roanoke River.

Roanoke Roanoke River

Pastors Licensed to Celebrate Marriages in Winchester

The license to celebrate marriages in Winchester has been granted to Rev. Paul 8. Drumheller of the Disciple of Christ Church and Rev. Chester Comer of the Baptist church. Dr. Charles Anderson is surety for Drumheller’s $500 bond, and John M. Morris is bond surety for Comer.

Winchester Paul 8 Drumheller Disciple Christ Church Chester Comer The Baptist Church Charles Anderson Cork St. Christian Church John M. Morris Comer

Golden Link Class to Meet at Armel Home

The Golden Link Sunday school class of the EUB church will meet at 7 30 p m tomorrow at 1427 Greystone Terrace the home of Mrs W K Armel Mrs Helen Lutz will lead the devotions.

Golden Link EUB Church W. K. Armel Greystone Terrace Helen Lutz

Cooper couple welcomed Mason Young Cooper a son

Mr and Mrs John Randolph Cooper announce the birth of a son named Mason Young Cooper. He is named for great grandfathers John Young Himelright of Star Tannery and Randolph Mason Cooper of Mt Falls. August 10 Mt Williams area where the family resides.

MT. Williams John Randolph Cooper Mason Young Cooper John Young Himelright Star Tannery Randolph Mason Cooper Mt. Falls

In Memoriam Mintie M Bayliss Four Years Rest

In memory of Mintie M Bayliss who left this life four years ago on Aug 9 1945. Devoted daughters Violet and Pansy send a quiet tribute from their home noting Heaven and lasting peace. The poem expresses silent grief and eternal remembrance with the picture on the wall as a remembered link.

Mintie M. Bayliss Violet Pansy

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