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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1947

Page

8

Portrait of Henrietta and Edward at Hollow hillside walk

Henrietta and Edward Angkatell share a quiet walk above The Hollow as memories of Ainswick surface. Edward praises Henrietta’s artistic drive while she cherishes their old bond and wonders about Lucy’s plans, leading to a reflection on art, life, and renewal.

Midge Hardcastle London David Angkatell Edward Angkatell Henrietta Midge John Christow Lucy's John Harley Street Gerda Slamorous Veronica Cray Ister Queen of Hearts Veronica the Hollow Lucy Sir Henry Ainswick Edward Lady Angkatell Henry

The King's Henchman Tops American Opera Critics

Deemis Taylor’s The King's Henchman is regarded by many critics as the most successful American opera. The work’s acclaim highlights its enduring popularity and influence in American musical theater history.

MCRA Deemis Taylor

Baby Carriage Pusher Killed by Truck in Highway Crash

Union South Carolina August 11 A 54 year old grandfather Marvin Hawkins was pushing two grandchildren in a baby carriage when a large truck swerved to avoid an oncoming car struck Hawkins and killed him instantly the carriage rolled into a ditch and the infants were unhurt.

Union S. C Rochelle Boyle Marvin Hawkins Hawkins

Snake handlers to face hearing in Tennessee court

Three women and six men from the Dolly Pond church at Birdwood were docketed for hearing on charges of violating a state law forbidding public handling of snakes.

Chattanooga Dolly Pond Birdwood

Phone Company Expands Operations Shift to Winchester

The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co of Virginia will move long distance operations from Strasburg to Winchester in September to improve service for Shenandoah county users. Winchester multi position switchboard rises from 10 to 18, enabling faster handling of calls from nearby towns. Completion hinges on receiving certain equipment.

Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co Virginia Strasburg Winchester Charles P. Marks Shenandoah County Toms Brook Woodstock New Market Mt. Jackson Edinburg Wardensville

Parthian shot meaning parting thrust from Parthian archers

The term describes a retreating bow shot toward pursuers. Originates in ancient Parthian warfare when horsemen feigned retreat and fired accurately while withdrawing.

Soil Waste Mourned By Cong. J. Lindsay Almond

Representative J Lindsay Almond spoke to cattle growers in Lynchburg about greedy soil practices and neglect crippling sixty percent of the nation's soil. He warned on flood control soil conservation and land reclamation programs amid grave concern.

Lynchburg J. Lindsay Almond Virginia

Plane Crashes Picnic Killing Three at Ladera Park

A low flying plane crashed among Sunday picnickers at Ladera park in Los Angeles killing three people including the pilot and a two year old child. Three others were seriously injured in the accident.

Los Angeles Ladera Park

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