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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1939

Page

2

Virginia Woolen Mill Picnic Plans Prize Event Lineup

Plans for the Virginia Woolen Company picnic at Cacapon State Park tomorrow were announced by general chairman H B McCormac. More than 1000 people are expected with buses at 9 30 a m. Events include softball races rolling pin contest water sprints and a dozen activities. Prizes will be awarded and three baking sets will be given away.

Virginia Woolen Company Cacapon State Park H. B. McCormac Joseph Cassell Dave Hottel McCormac Reds Blacks Vil Robert Legge Harry Ask Sev Eral Robert Legge Henry Keller Eugene Russell Robert Snapp W. R. Armel Harry Aikens William H. Baker Clarence Grim Edward “Red” Bailey

Brucetown Revival Ends Week With Five Point Test

Sermon titled Examine Yourself outlined five proofs of true Christianity including heart attitude birth consciousness self-denial and life stewardship. Revival schedule runs through week with Church School Night Women Night Men Night and Youth Night plus Brucetown parking plan.

Brucetown Christ Jesus Galilee Welltown Pike Braddock Street Winchester Herbert Fisher

Celebration To Be Set Tonight For Route 275 Completion

A committee meeting to arrange the celebration of Route 275 completion will be held tonight at 7 30 in City Hall council chamber. Frederick Board of Supervisors members C M Rosenberger P H Gold E P Bean A C Oates C L Nicodemus and others including Earl Clowser Henry Moling C S Campbell Allen Gray T F Timberlake Tom Scully Upton Snider Councilmen Miller Streit and O L Jamison are listed as members with Resident Engineer W C Poston expected to attend. A definite date for the event is to be fixed.

Council Chamber of City Hall C. M. Rosenberger P. H. Gold Frederick

Red Sox to Play Leetown at Star Fort Sunday

The Winchester Red Sox travel to Star Fort in Sunnyside for a Sunday 2:30 p.m. game against Leetown. Last Saturday the Red Sox gave Leetown a strong battle before a 2 1 loss.

Winchester

Revival at High View to Open August in Grove

Preparations are complete for an open air revival at a grove near Timber Ridge Congregational Church in High View starting August 20 led by Rev R A Whijtten. The guest preacher will be Rev James R Clinton D D of Philadelphia. Benches and a platform are provided by A C Oates Lumber. Sunday schedule includes 10 am Sunday School 11 am worship and 7 45 pm song services through September 3.

High View Timber Ridge

Springsbury Leads in Open Jump Show at Warrenton

Coverage details horse show results with riders and farms named. Notable entries include Miss Terry Drury Sperryville and Liza Jane Dunnottar Pony Farm Warrenton, with Open Jump at 4 feet 6 inches and trophies like The R Powel Page Memorial Trophy.

Kay Smith Linnel Frivolity A. S. Hewitt White Post Terry Drury Sperryville Silver Queen Dunnottar Pony Farm Warrenton Billy Greenhalgh Berryville Wee Willie Winkle Dorothy Fred Middleburg Liza Jane Dunnottar Camelot Ann Clay Bayly Upperville Sally Port Springsbury Farm Bedford Howard Haffner Charlottesville Dodsburg Royal Rebel Bowdler A. Mackay Smith Farnley Sirius Nanny R. Powel Page Association Royalty II Robert S. Waters Johnstown Memopilis Dodsburg Farm J. North Fletcher Sally Rees Billy Do W. B. Bogert Keswick Morris Clark Orange Hobo Howard Butz

Traffic Violations Heard For Blair Carroll Goss and David Buck

Traffic cases heard list Blair Carroll Goss of 316 South Kent and David O Buck of Somerset for speeding. Each fined 14 dollars.

Blair Carroll Goss South Kent David O. Buck Somerset

Appendicitis Mortality and Prevention Emphasized

Public health notes stress that appendicitis fatalities are high largely due to self treatment and delay. Prompt recognition and surgery sharply reduce death risk. most victims are under thirty. Laxative use is discouraged when abdominal pain occurs, highlighting public education needs.

United States Public Health Service United States

Woman Charged With Disorderly Conduct In German Camp Case

Helen Vooros and her sister Theodora, 16, faced disorderly conduct charges in Flatbrush court after accusing German American Front leader Fred Vanderberg of harassment near a Bund camp on Long Island. Vanderberg claimed a veiled threat. case dismissed after he and the sisters testified.

New York Helen Vooros Dies Committee Washington Long Island Fred. Vanderberg Vanderberg Helen Voores Germany Nicholas Pinto

Answers to Today's Quiz From Page Four

Answers to test questions include Western. The mass for the dead. an instrument measuring current in amperes. Republic of Andorra. meant only for the initiated. Pedro Aguirre Cerda. 1940. New York City. Herpetology. announcements not sent to wedding invitations.

Republic of Andorra Pedro Aguirre Cerda New York City

Protests Over Move of Soon Day Date

Miles Standish a 69 year old descendant of the famous Massachusetts soldier spoke out against President Roosevelt’s proposal to move Soon Day from November 30 to November 23.

Turkey Miles Standish Massachusetts Colony Roosevelt

Milk Shortage Hits New York State Strife

Utica reports New York City faces a one third milk shortage as upstate dairy farmers union strike enters its fourth day. Governor Lehman orders state troopers to guard milk shipments after renewed violence. 27 of 56 police sent from Plattsburg maneuvers into the strike zone.

Utica N. Y New York City Upstate Dairy Farmers Union Herbert H. Lehman Plattsburg

Chanters Rehearse Tonight Before Luray Concert

The Chanters hold a 7 o'clock rehearsal at 426 West Clifford Street, home of Director Floyd Haines, before traveling to Luray for a 4 o'clock Sunday concert. A carillon program at 3 o'clock precedes the event, with a guided tour of Luray caverns for choir members between 5 and 5:30. Organized by the Luray and Winchester Chambers of Commerce.

Chanters West Clifford Street Floyd Haines Luray Carillon Winchester Chambers of Commerce

Thanksgiving schedule uproar in Frederick county

William Van Meter and other locals react to the President’s Thanksgiving date change. Deputized officials and residents express preference to keep the traditional holiday, while critics warn the shift will disrupt plans and football schedules. The Associated Press notes widespread anxiety and headaches among schedule makers.

William van Meter George Washington University Frederick County R. E. Griffith Griffith Rhome Wigginton J. W. Cornwell Middletown A. J. Tavenner R. E. Ayler Stephens City High School Common Council Associated Press

Market quotations show stocks slide after brief rally fades

New York August 18 stock market faces light dealings until late morning when motor and aircraft shares surge, pulling leaders down 1 to 3 points. Trading slows near close as nerves over German Polish tensions curb commitments, with about 800000 shares changing hands.

New York Tri

Plan To Seal Up Tax Loopholes

Treasury and Congressional tax experts draft proposals to raise 100 to 200 million dollars yearly by closing loopholes. They study business tax changes and a potential overhaul of the personal income tax system. Acting Treasury secretary John W. Hanes invites leaders from business, industry, agriculture, labor and law to help draft the program.

Washington Treasury Congressional John W. Hanes Industry Agriculture

Harry Himelright Praised in Trade Magazine Feature

National publicity highlights Harry L. Himelright, operator of a local service station, in Red Triangle Magazine. The article covers his sales activities in Winchester and uses a photograph of him to illustrate the piece. The magazine is published by Continental Oil Company and distributed nationwide and abroad.

Harry L. Himelright Red Triangle Magazine Himelright Winchester Continental Oil Company United States

Dr Baker to Address Ever Ready Bible Class

A Presbyterian Church Ever Ready Bible Class will hear Dr A T Baker address the Sunday morning meeting. The article notes the class will be addressed during regular services and mentions the speaker.

Dr. Baker A. T. Baker The Presbyterian Church

Baltimore and Philadelphia Livestock and Grain Markets Report

Markets report mixed prices for produce livestock and grain across Baltimore and Philadelphia. Cattle calves hogs sheep and poultry prices vary by class with eggs butter and flour noted. grain bids list wheat corn and timbered baselines with regional quotations.

Sbaltimore New Jersey North Carolina Philadelphia Plymouth Rocks Plymouth Baltimore Livestock Baltimore U. S. Dept. Agri

Future And Cash Wheat And Other Grain Quotations

Wheat and grain futures edged up today after early lows as shorts covered. Prices shown: Sept wheat 66, Dec 65 1 2, May 65 1 2. corn Sept 42 7 8, oats Sept 29 3 8. soybeans Oct 68 1 4, Dec 67, May 69 1 2. Cash grain quotes list No 3 red tough 68 1 2, No 4 tough 64, and other grades in the 61 65 range.

Baltimore Grain Baltimore Winchester Chicago Chicago Cash Grain Ted

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Virginia Woolen Mill Potomac By-Products Co Harpers Ferry W. Va Cal Victor Merves W. Adams E. Piccadilly St RED Sox Leetown Briggs Andrew G North America Assurance Society Richmond Grove J. R. Clinton D. D Springsbury Sinclair John C. Woolfolk Sinclair Station MO. S. Solenberger & CO N. Loudoun St Stock Market Report Clasefallan Vow Awa al, Chem Am. Can Am. Rad Am. Smel A. T. and Anaconda B. and Bethlehem Chrysler Con. Edison Cigar Elec Motors Goodyear Int. Har J. Manville Kennecott M. Ward Natl. Dairy M. x Packard Penney (Jc Penn, R. R Republic Steel Southern R Texas Corp Union Pac U. S. Steel Va. Car. Chem Car. Pac Western Union Woolworth Harry Himelright Trade New York Daily News L. J. Ww Kinney’s Shoe Store Bell Clothes Ata Sven Peru Pinkham Antietam Hagerstown Rosenberger’s John W. Rosenberger & CO S. Braddock St Se Corb C. I. Brumback
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