Winchester Little Theatre Weights of a Dying Era
The piece recounts the rise and decline of Winchester's amateur theatre scene. It recalls star turns by Osmar Swanson, Clint Haddex, and local talents like Mrs Reynolds and Miss Williams in productions such as The Mikado Pinafore and The Glorious Girl. The author laments the theatre's death and hopes for a revival, cherishing memories of community arts and performances.
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Abbie
Tobacco Road
Baker
Peo
Winster
Permers
Winchester
and Reynolds
Harry K. Russell
Acond
Dr. Robertass
Dr. Glass
Uncle Bush Attends Own Funeral
Washington August 27. Memories of a mountaineer named Uncle Bush Breazeale unfold as he plans his own funeral, even constructing a coffin from a walnut tree. Neighbors travel for a community gathering, the parson delivers remarks, and Uncle Bush ends content after the public sendoff. The tale ends with a sheriff’s exchange in a rural office, hinting at a second incident.
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Don Whitehead
Washington
Uncle Bush Breazeale
Tennessee
Uncle Bush
Youd better see him fast deputy vanishes minutes
A fragment notes a deputy leaving briefly and a hurried entry suggesting a need to see someone quickly. The sparse text implies a fleeting departure and an urgent visit, but lacks clear names, places, or decisive events for full grounding.
Sheriff Seizes Moonshine From Deputy After Spillover Drink
A deputy admits buying corn liquor from a man outside the town. The sheriff discovers a jar of moonshine under the deputy’s coat, pours a drink, and orders the deputy jailed for possessing illegal liquor. The incident highlights tense enforcement of local liquor laws.
Elbow Fracture From R 11 Crash Injures Newark Woman
Mrs. C Enes of Newark New Jersey suffered a fracture of the right elbow in an accident on Route 11 yesterday. She received treatment at Winchester Memorial hospital. Police investigated the crash which is believed to be caused by a blowout of a tire.
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County Court House
Winchester
Virginia
Strucco
South Loudoun St
Emma A. Grimm
Loudoun Street
Tyre
Hickam Field
Honolulu
Hawaii
Spokane
Wash
Okinawa
Oahu Naval Air Station
U. S. Air Force Photo
International
Berryville
Poor House Farm
Allis Chalmers
McCormick-Deering
McC
Deering
Thomas
Dillinger Hammermill
Oliver
J. I. Case
C. Enes
Newark
N. J
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Local injuries include Emma Lofton’s left wrist fracture
Five miles south of town a incident occurred and Mrs. Emma Lofton of Berryville was treated at the hospital for a reduced fracture of the left wrist.
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Here
Emma Lofton
Berryville
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D. M. Martin
Roy Duvall
Our City
the Gas Co
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National Farm Loan Association
E. Boscawen St
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A. M. Nicodemus
Coleman Dunn
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Signs OF the Times
Ders
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Eelings
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Cadillac
Chapman Motor CO
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Winchester Homes
Northern Virginia Power CO
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