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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1956

Page

3

Classified Advertisements WANTED Secretary and waitresses

Several help wanted notices for local businesses. Secretary needed with 5 day week, salary commensurate with ability for Reimers Electric Appliance Co. in Clear Brook. Two experienced waitresses over 21 for Capitol Restaurant. Counter girls for Snack Bar with day and night shifts. Experienced waitress at Keller's Restaurant with every other Sunday off. Afternoon assistant needed at Winchester Day Nursery for Mrs. Lily Adams, 133 Lincoln St. MO 2-4515 and MO 23-4941 listed.

Reimers Electric Appliance Co., Inc Clearbrook Capitol Restaurant Keller's Winchester Day Nursery Lily Adams Lincoln St

Wanted male assistant manager for nationwide finance firm

Help wanted ad seeks male assistant manager aged 20 to 30 for a position with a nationwide consumer finance organization. Benefits include paid vacations hospital insurance retirement plan and a bonus program. Auto needed car allowance provided apply in person room 6 7 Mason Building East Washington St Charles Town WV B 15 31

Nationwide Consumer Finance Organization Mason Building East Washington St Charles Town W. Va

Notice of Sale of Estate Property in Arlington County

Under authority dated January 7 1955 by the Arlington County circuit court clerk the estate of Ida May Cain of Winchester Virginia is offered for sale. Estate may be inspected weekdays 1 to 5 pm. Bids go to Mrs Emma Cain Manuel extr 6627 Eighth St North Arlington Virginia.

Circuit Court County of Arlington Ida May Cain Pall Mall St Winchester Emma Cain Manuel Eighth St North Arlington Virginia

Wanted Auto Parts Salesman

Seeking a 22 year old to join a national auto parts sales team with earnings from 8000 to 10000 yearly plus weekly draw and high commissions. Sell to dealers fleets and garages with 5000+ parts, training and benefits, protected Shenandoah Valley territory across 17 counties. Car required. appointment times Wednesday after 5 pm or Thursday with C. C. Spear at Stonewall Jackson Hotel Staunton, 5-9966.

Shenandoah Valley C. C. Spear Stonewall Jackson Staunton

WANTED Job Openings At American Brakeshoe Co And Ovoka Farms

WANTED Until further notice the personnel office of the American Brakeshoe Co will be open on Saturday mornings from 7 am until 12 noon to receive applications for production jobs. WANTED Farm hands permanent year round job for two farm hands good salary good houses gardens and other furnishings must know how to operate farm machinery apply Ovoka Farms Paris Va or phone Upperville 100.

Admiral TV Gregory Appliances Stephens City Plymouth Loudoun Clinton Ritter Renee York Apex McCrory George Schecter McCrory’s Robert Street Bellview Ave American Brakeshoe Co Ovoka Farms Paris Va Upperville

Help Wanted Ads for NYC Maids and Secretary Stenographer

Female help wanted for New York City area earning 126.06 dollars per month. Send for ticket and state age to P. O. Box 14 Manhasset. Also seeking a secretary stenographer with insurance experience preferred. Top salary is qualified. Send to Box 20 care Winchester Star.

New York City P. O Manhasset Been Care Winchester Star

Stevenson Ends Visit With Reserved Meeting Tone

Stephenson said he sought no commitments and got none after a visit to the convention center. Clement, the convention keynoter, did not explain why he called on Stevenson. Kennedy met Stevenson earlier at Conrad Hilton Hotel headquarters. Stevenson, urged by Truman to slow his pace, urged Democrats to unite against the real enemy the Republicans. A single tentative appearance on today’s schedule is planned after the nominee is chosen.

Clement Stevenson Kennedy Illinois Conrad Hilton Harrys. Truman Averell Harriman New York Truman

Kerr Says Circus Alive in Capital Under GOP Billing

Senator Kerr of Oklahoma attacks the Eisenhower administration at the Democratic National Convention describing it as a billion dollar circus. He ridicules Dulles Hagerty McKay Stassen Nixon and Adams with vivid nicknames while Oklahoma delegates cheer in Indian headdresses. He cites farmer and worker hardships and dismisses talk of health issues.

Kerr Circus GOP Chicago Robert S. Kerr Oklahoma Washington Eisenhower Dulles Hagerty McKay Harold E. Stassen Nixon Moby Dick Nixon White House Sherman Adams

Drive-in crash hits Nottoway Dining Room in McKenney

A 1956 two door car driven by a New York City couple and their daughter plowed through the front wall of the Nottoway Dining Room before opening hours. The car damaged gas line pump and utility pole, tearing out 15 feet of wall and furniture. No one was hurt. The restaurant will close for an indefinite period as repairs begin.

P. O Stephens City Chrysler L. B. Dick Charles Town W. Va Jaguar R. Gildart Shepherdstown Cal MO Ezra W. Henry Route 1 Winchester J. M. Eckard Mckenney Nottoway New York City Robert Williams Condor 8. C L. C. Harrison

William Henry Perkin’s 1906 dye development

In 1906 Sir William Henry Perkin refined synthetic dye methods marking a pivotal advance in chemical industrial history. This development expanded the range and efficiency of synthetic dyes used in textiles and related industries.

Sir William Henry Perkin

Fire Companies Requested to Enter CVVFA Miss Contest

A beauty contest to choose Miss Cumberland Valley Volunteer Fireman's Association will take place August 25 during the Martinsburg convention from August 23 to 25. All area fire companies belonging to the association are invited to nominate a contestant. the winner and her company will lead the parade. Winchester firms are asked to send honorary fire chiefs who already rode in.

CVVFA Cumberland Valley Volunteer Fireman's Association Martinsburg Winchester

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