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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1940

Page

10

38 Years Ago This Week in The Star

Mrs. Montague wife of Virginia's governor hosts a progressive euchre party at Jordan Springs Hotel. Sterling silver prizes go to Miss Jennie Moore and Col. H. H. Baker. Winchester School Board hears Capt. J. C. Van Fossen's annual report with Holmes Conrad chairing. Globe Trotter Harry Wayne draws crowds as he bicycles across continents on a $5,000 wager. Lillian Riley to sing with Sousa's band. Ada Yolo debuts in New York. Democratic Registrars Philip Shade announces assistants for Gainesboro section. appointments confirmed.

Montague Virginia Jordan Springs Hotel Jennie Moore Col H. H. Baker Globe Trotter Winchester Harry Wayne San Francisco Sousa Lillian Riley John Philip Sousa Hable's

For Sale Local Lot and Trade Offer in Berryville

For sale good building lot with paved street and sewer in a restricted neighborhood. Also for sale or trade on a small dwelling. Write "21" care Star. Also peaches offered by C E Affleck Berryville Virginia.

Farley Says Official Goodbye to Washington

In Washington on August 30 James A. Farley bid farewell as postmaster general while keeping quiet about his successor. His cabinet resignation takes effect tomorrow and President Roosevelt expected a quick permanent appointment with names like Frank C. Walker floated as possible choice. Ambrose O'Connell and Smith W. Purdum were also mentioned as potential interim head figures.

Washington James A. Farley National Capital Tomorro Farley Frank C. Walker New York Democratic National Committee Post Office Roosevelt Ambrose O'Connell Smith W. Purdum Maryland

In Memoriam Edith Leake Died 1938

In memory of Edith Leake who died two years ago on August 29 1938 We recall you left us without a final goodbye and hope you rest without suffering Mother and Father

Edith Leake

One Woman Loses Fat with Kruschen Plan

Thousands of women are urged to try Kruschen to shed fat in 30 days. A half teaspoon in hot water each morning activates organs and cuts calories while promising steady weight loss. A four week jar is inexpensive and backed by a money back guarantee.

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