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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1962

Page

9

Local Boy Scouts To Visit Canada On Extended Trip

Fifteen members of Boy Scout Troop 9 depart August 26 for a 1300 mile round trip through the northeast United States to Toronto. Scoutmaster Paul Chamberlin and assistant Herman Lee lead the group which includes camping and cooking their own meals in parks and at a Canadian troop camp. The trip, costing about $1300 with each boy contributing roughly $30, follows years of fundraising and marks the fifth such journey since 1947. Highlights include visits to Watkins Glen Niagara Falls Thousand Islands and a two day stay in Toronto with a Canadian scout troop and a Toronto Exposition style fair.

United States Toronto Paul Chamberlin Herman Lee Toronto Exposition Chamberlin Watkins Glen N. Y Thousand Islands Niagra Falls Niagara Falls Camp Rock Enon Canada Virginia Novick Transfer Co Quebec Albin Market St. Methodist Church Scotty Atkinson Bobby Kline Harold Bowen Steve DeHaven Donnie Printz Lar Boy Scouts Troop 9

Jiffy Crochet Pattern 7224 From Needlecraft Dept

Crochet pattern 7224 features stripes of three colors creating a colorful afghan. Price 35 cents plus 10 cents for first class mailing. Send name address zone and pattern number to Alice Brooks Winchester Evening Star Needlecraft Dept. 127 Old Chelsea Station New York 11 NY. 1963 needlecraft show highlights smocked accessories and a new catalog with over 200 designs plus free pattern for 25 cents.

Alice Brooks Winchester Evening Star Needlecraft Dept P. O Old Chelsea Station New York N. Y

Virginia Songbirds To Give Concert At Bethel Baptist

The Virginia Songbirds to perform a program Sunday at 8 p m at Bethel Baptist Church Briscoe near Berryville. Sponsored by Mrs Isabelle Alexander. The Rev Donald Williams is pastor.

Virginia Songbird of Warrenton Bethel Baptist Church Briscoe Berryville Isabelle Alexander Donald Williams

Autopsy Ordered In Brookmont Death

In Brookmont, 73 year old Sheffey Burton was found dead in a wooded area near his home. Sheriff L R Summers said Burton's head showed possible blunt instrument marks and an autopsy was ordered to determine the cause. The county sheriff's office found the body.

Pulaski Sheffey Burton Brookmont L. R. Summers Pulaski County Burton County Sheriff's Office

Telstar Satellite Opens Space for Public Use

Telstar becomes the first space object widely usable by millions, marking a milestone in public access to satellite communications and global broadcasting.

Bark Mill’s Outdoor Hit Opens with George Washington Slept Here

Bark Mill Theatre staged the Little Theatre production on Abram’s Delight with 105 attendees. Glowing turns by Gloria Biddle and Bill Boyne anchored the cast, supported by Irvan O’Connell’s staging and a growing list of local talent. The show runs nightly at 8:15 with house tours at 7:00, amid a historic Winchester backdrop.

Abram Little Theatre George Washington Bark Mill Theatre Winchester Historical Society Irvan O'Connell Gloria Biddle Billabg Annabelle Newton Fuller Mrs. Biddle Annabelle Fuller Paradise Bill Boyne Mr. Kimber Mack Headley Sam Headley Raymond Huckleberry’ Capone Stanley Irvan O’connell Ben Belchie The Historical Society Prescott Barbara Woore Bark Mill Madge Fuller Delaware Madge Steve Jack Cummins Winchester Evening Star Jack Bark Mill Group Dick Lord Jole Clayton Evans Marianne Edwards Rena Leslie Elizabeth Harden Hester Katie Fuller

Front Royal Fair Seeks Firms for Commercial Space

Action for the Warren County cultural and Industrial Fair progresses on schedule with a Sept 3 start. Firms seeking exhibit space should contact John Scott or Bobby North. beauty contest entrants must reach Don Powell for the Sept 5 pageant. Front Royal Jaycees sponsor the event annually.

Front Royal Warren County John Scott Bobby North Don Powell Front Royal Jaycees

Shenandoah County Orders Real Estate Reassessment

The Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors has ordered a general reassessment of county real estate to obtain a new valuation for next year's budget. Local officials said the process will set new figures for properties across Shenandoah County.

Strasburg Shenandoah Woodstock Shenandoah County County Board of Supervisors

VPI honors three longtime officials with gifts and tributes

Blacksburg officials saluted three veteran VPI leaders for long and faithful service. Dr. Walter S. Newman, retired as VPI president June 30, received gifts and praise, along with Guy L. Furr, acknowledged for continued contributions.

Blacksburg VPI VPI Board of Visitors Walter S. Newman Guy L. Furr

Board banquet preludes annual meeting with members

A portion of a banquet was held as a prelude to the board’s annual meeting today. Attendees included board members such as Oser Lithward and others from the ak pai group.

Te Board Oser Lithwaard Oe i Ak Pai Tin Ee

Roy Cather Will Address Lions

The Stephens City Lions Club will hear Roy Cather speak at its regular meeting tonight at 7 p.m. in the Stephens City Fire Hall. He will share experiences from a recent trip to Russia.

Stephens City Lions Club Roy Cather

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