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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1932

Page

8

Anniversary Notes and Local Changes Highlight Area News

One year ago Secretary of War Hurley bought the Belmont estate near Leesburg. Fort Loudoun Chapter DAR planned a tenth anniversary celebration. Greenwood School reported a perfect dental defect correction record with 25 pupils. Local huntsmen were sought for a turkey killer in the county. Mr and Mrs C D Stouffer hosted Dr and Mrs E A Husmton for the latter's 49th wedding anniversary. A Ford car was pictured in The Star with a caption Here at Last. A new $13 000 pumper was to be purchased by Friendship Fire Company. The Do Right Chorus has

Patrick J. Hurley Belmont E. B. McLean Leesburg Fort Loudoun Daughters of the American Revolution Greenwood School C. D. Stouffer E. A. Husmton Star Today Friendship Fire Company

Revival at Santa Claus Church to Broadcast via WJZ

Progress at the Church of Santa Claus includes an revival broadcast over radio station WJZ. Banks mail Christmas Savings Club checks to club members as part of seasonal outreach.

Church of “Santa Claus WJZ

Modern farming contrasted with olden days says Nemo

In The Star Nemo critiques current farming methods as unlike earlier times. Robert L. Gray Jr forecasts the World War ending by January 1 1918. Germany sends large contingents to the Italian Front per war advices. C Robert Curle recently enlisted in the US Navy and is home on furlough. Troop No 2 Boy Scouts dedicate a cabin along Middle road in the county.

Nemo The Star Robert L. Gray, Jr Germany Robert Curle United States Navy Middle Road

Blessing or Curse A Sense of Humor Debate

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City Manager Pilcher Seeks Reelection in Winchester

City Manager P. P. Pilcher applies for reelection to the Winchester Common Council. He notes progress since May 1, 1931, praising financial results and Council achievements for Winchester citizens.

Pilcher P. P. Pilcher Winchester

Council Manager Credit Cited In 1931 and 1932 Reports

Leach Rindfleisch and P A Crange note 1931 expenditures under Budget Appropriations at 22109.86 with a good showing. The 1932 six month report shows a 19575.38 improvement in financial condition from June 1931 to June 1932. Pilcher argues for Council and Manager joint credit and that salary should be set by the new Council.

Leach Rindfleisch Crange P. A Council Eee P. Pilcher

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