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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1950

Page

5

Slanesville Social Roundup Notes Visits and Events

Mrs. Gene Kidwell and Mr. Al Walker from Springfield Ohio visited Asa Kidwell family en route home from New York. Miss Mayne Wills returned home from Winchester Memorial Hospital. The Presbyterian Church festival drew a large crowd and ample funds. Hampshire District Christian Churches held a Mt Union Church convention, with big attendance. Slanesville Farm Women's Club held a picnic at Hampshire Park.

Gene Kidwell al Walker Springfield Ohio Asa Kidwell New York Mayne Wills Winchester Memorial Hospital Nancy Hevner Alvin Haines Falling Water W. A Kathryn McKee Roanoke Keister Joann Simmons Brandyville W. Va Lorena Kidwell Paul Kidwell Nora Kidwell Vernon Kidwell Barbara Pioneer Romney Presbyterian Church Christian Churches of Hampshire District Mt. Union Church F. L. Largent Winchester Ted Edfeldt Washington Homer Hockman Slanesville Farm

Watermelons Traveled to America by Early Settlers

The National Geographic Society notes that watermelons were brought to America by the earliest settlers, indicating an ancient introduction to the continent.

The National Geographic Society America

Boyce Beats The Plains 15 to 12 In Free Hit Contest

Boyce advances to two straight wins in Blue Ridge League action by defeating The Plains 15 12 last Sunday noon. Phil Grim Jr worked the mound, Casey and Hamshell led the attack with multiple hits while the club built a four run lead and never trailed. Post game notes mention players’ travels and visits by Jim Casey and others to various cities.

BOYCE Plains Phil Grim, Jr Casey Hamshell Hamilton Doc Mrs. Gardiner Rehobeth Beach Del Jimmy Casey T. P. Jolliffe Joseph Glascock Sherry Maurice Willingham Alexandria J. Lawrence Garver Hagerstown C. R. Brown Jackie and Houston Carr Sre Richmond Jones Lawson

Elections for Korea General Assembly Held in June 1950

The Korean Constitution mandated elections in June 1950. The First Secretary of the Korean Embassy, Mr. Pyo Wook Han, reports that 85 percent of eligible voters participated.

General Assembly of Korea General Assembly Pyo ‘Wook Han

Weekend visits and relocations across towns

Middletown hosts Mrs Emil Klausman and Mr William Kelley as weekend guests. Mrs D H Glenn and son Howard return from Modest Town after visiting Rich Evans and Mrs Evans. Walter Hart and James Keeler family moves noted with others visiting Winchester Reliance and a high school homecoming. Grover Henson returns from Baltimore after a family reunion.

Middletown Emil Klausman New York William Kelley D. H. Glenn Howard Glenn Modest Town Rich Evans Evans Walter Hart Branchville Howard Owings Church Street Fred Mahr Johnstown C. G. Hartman Ola Henry E. W. Steele James Wood High School Winchester Reliance James Keeler Keeler Homestead Miller Apartments Main Street Barnette Pittsburgh Grover Henson Baltimore Harry Hannon

None Too Good or Too Bad to Be Saved

The gospel frames two groups: the confident in their worth and the afflicted doubt their value. It asserts all are sinners facing judgment yet no one is beyond Christ’s reach. The Bible offers promises, especially forgiveness, inviting belief and action toward salvation.

Jesus Christ

Meaning of the word skraelling in Norse accounts

In early Norse visits to America the term skraelling is used for an American Indian or Eskimo. The word actually means barbarian.

America

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Slanesville Mrs. Nola Kidwell Robert H. McDonald PSL Kelvinator Roe Sete Boonen & Ovite Ae New Ene Teoasege Kelvin Sham Avet Miller Applias E. Boscawen &St Sechenan Palm Anderson Skraelling Millers, Rhodes Brook's Rexall Peoples Drug Store Dice Buick Serrata Ward Don River Frontier Lone Ranger Shinkage
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