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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1940

Page

2

Cecil Wolfe's Steer Wins at Berryville 4-H Show

At Berryville Virginia the 4-H cattle show crowned Cecil Wolfe with the grand Angus calf, dominating the calf divisions. Red Gate Farm led with seven firsts, four seconds, and four thirds, while Highlands Farm and Annandale Farm entries also scored well. Chamblin Funkhouser noted the overall quality and strong entries across classes.

Boerayville Aus Easward Jenkins Red Farm White Post McLaughlin Berryville Red Gate Sam Fox Highlands Farm Bluemont Cecil Wolfe Annandale Farm Tom Holliday John Nancy Chamblin Funkhouser Billy Lewin Lucille Fenton David Childs Charles Clevenger John Wolfe Nancy Wolfe Riley Loy Ann Fishpaw Donald Levi Prince Excellent Don Head Red Gate Farm Edward Jenkins Andre Holliday Annandale Upperville Ward Jenkins Istry Bluiemont Revolution of Monoc II Annandale Farms

Frederick County Farm Bureau Picnic Set at Jordan Springs

The Frederick County Cooperative Farm Bureau will hold its annual picnic on Thursday August 22 at Jordan Springs near Winchester. Lunch at noon features fried chicken and country ham. free ice cream in the late afternoon, plus a swimming pool. Edward Lee of White Post will speak, followed by games, stunts, and pig catching contest. A water battle pits L H Ramey against J M Newell. high diving by J M Newell is planned. All Farm Bureau members and friends invited.

Frederick County Cooperative Farm Bureau Jordan Springs Winchester C. W. Sollenberger Edward Lee White Post Clarke County J. M. Newell Stephens City L. H. Ramey Hayfield Mr. Newell Farm Bureau

Foreigners To Be Registered By Postmasters

Postmaster W. Nelson Page announced a federal act requires all aliens aged 14 and over who are not naturalized to register between August 27 and December 26. Penalties include fines or imprisonment, and fingerprinting is required. The post office will provide sample forms and assist applicants, following orders from Earl G. Harrison in Washington.

W. Nelson Page Act of Congress Page Earl G. Harrison Washington

Winchester Stars Triumph Over Union Juniors In 2 1 Game

In Reservoir Park a 2 1 decisive win saw the Winchester Stars defeat the Union Juniors with Clifford Grim umpiring. Star players for Winchester include D Weems H Seal H Cooper E Cole and others. Union Juniors line included H Lamp W Hillyard D Brown and F Boyce.

Clifford Grim Winchester Stars Union Reservoir Park Stars D. Weems H. Seal H. Cooper E. Cole H. Patton C. Carper H. Hite V. Brill B. Weems H. Lamp W. Hillyard D. Brown H. Darlington F Boyce W. Harlee L. Brown M. Harrison B. Cook

Memoir of a roaming sailor and a mine of stories

The article recalls a colorful life of a man who published a book under Rueben and describes his homespun philosophy and a range of experiences from driving cattle to sea voyages. It covers his meeting with Jack London, time in Wyoming California and Seattle, and a claim that hard exteriors often hide soft interiors.

Atlantic London Glasgow Belfast Fort McHenry Baltimore Jack London Pennsylvania Railroad North Wyoming California Alaska Goodman Seattle Sinclair Upton Sinclair Shenandoah Grumbine Rockingham County

Answers to Today's Quiz Revealed on Page Four

The page presents solutions to ten test questions: 1 Twenty first 2 Alpha 3 Ephesus in Asia Minor 5 Watt 6 About one half billion dollars 7 The previous question 8 Robert Wadlow 9 Latvia Lithuania and Eston 10 De Lesseps.

Ephesus Asia Minor Robert Wadlow Latvia Lithuania Eston

Anniversary Of Trinity Lutheran Congregation Highlighted

Letters mark the 175th anniversary of Trinity Lutheran Church at Stephens City with mailed notices by Rev. F L Roof and the Church Council. Speakers named include Dr Charles J Smith Roanoke College and Dr Morris Smith Susquehanna University with events set for August 1825 in the Star notices.

Trinity Lutheran Church Stephens City F. L. Roof Church Council the Star Charles J. Smith Roanoke College Morris Smith Susquehanna University Luther Strickler Norfolk Trinity Congregation Snyder Alleman Fink

Radio Highlights and Evening Schedule Across Stations

WRC Lucille Manners picks Coates Bird Songs at Even Tide with Dr Frank Black Orchestra. Ross Graham joins for I Am So Eager and For You Alone. WJSV Arthur Donovan hosts Choose Up Sides with Tuss McLaughry. Ogdensburg Amateur Night features riflemen and humor. Elwood High School parade includes Abe Levi and Homer Capehart talks with Bob Trout. Quiz Kids with Darrow and Cline. Bing Crosby film preview Rhythm On The River. Evening lineup lists multiple orchestras and news slots.

WRC Lucille Manners Coates Frank Black Ross Graham Barytone Jerome Kern Geehl Dr. Black WJSV Arthur Donovan Tuss McLaughry Brown University Arthur Mann Donovan Cas Adams McLaughry Ogdensburg N. Y Elwood High School Wendel Willkie Indiana Abe Levi Homer Capehart Elwood Bob Trout Walter O'Keefe Gerard Darrow van Dyke Tiers Cynthia Cline WMAL Bing Crosby

Stainless Steel Used For Planes

Aviation editor notes stainless steel planes inching toward military use. Test wings for a U S Army Air Corps plane are being built by Budd in Philadelphia with experiments to finish in six months. Stainless steel spreads from wing spars to exhaust manifolds and firewalls as manufacturers refine thin sheet welding techniques.

Devon Francis Associated Press Philadelphia Fleetwings, Inc Bristol U. S. Army Air Corps Edward G. Budd Company America West Coast

Winchester Plans Broad City Recreation Program

Miss Helen Lovejoy WPA area recreation supervisor urged Winchester to expand leisure programs. She cited limited winter activities and lack of access for poorer residents, proposing a year round, advisory committee, community survey, and a broad program including arts crafts music sports and clubs.

Helen Lovejoy W. P Winchester Rotary Club Miss Lovejoy George T. Barnsley Richard Eddy

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