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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1947
Page
3
Virginia ABC stores show a new look with price cuts on most brands and a few increases. Eight new spirits joined the lineup and one bonded bourbon is the cheapest offering on the shelves.
Cathy Layne, an Army nurse, returns on leave to marry Bill Kendall in a covert ceremony across the border. They plan a life of devotion amid family tensions as Cathy adapts to married life and a dream honeymoon in New York.
A large crowd attended the Market Street Methodist church organ recital by young virtuoso Donald W. King. Recently chosen as organist of Winchester Presbyterian Church, he showcased the Ebert memorial organ’s range, earning high praise for his skill and versatility.
Mr. and Mrs. Chambers Greene Jr and family dined with Mr and Mrs H W Grim on Wednesday. Sunday visitors included Carl Baker of Fisher Hill Walter Affleck of Brucetown B C Hamilton and son of Front Royal Snapp Williams Richmond and Dan Brumback of Stephens City. Howard Cline and children visited Marvin White and family. Lester Carroll visited Chambers Greene Sunday.
Senator Taft and Lord Inverchapel Britain's ambassador will address the 200th anniversary dinner of the St Andrew's Society of Philadelphia tonight, the event bringing together members and guests for a commemorative evening.
Linewood W. Oates 27 died 2 05 pm yesterday at his Sunnyside residence after a two day illness. Born in Hampshire county he was son of Mrs Vernie Carpenter Oates and the late H Edgar Oates. Survived by mother three brothers Clatus Winchester Elmer Sunnyside two sisters Mrs Richard DeHaven Cedar Grove Va and Mrs Loveda Spence Leonande N J. Funeral 11 30 am Wednesday from Ebenezer Church of Christ with Revs Goode and Duckwall officiating. Interment Ebenezer cemetery. Friends meet Jones funeral home 10 am and proceed to church. Pallbearers listed.
Mari us Gilbert Russo, 31, held in Dade county jail and to be returned to San Juan Puerto Rico to face charges of illegally altering his military discharge certificate. FBI said he changed from private with two months army service to lieutenant in Medical Corps with four years continental and two years foreign duty. New York police seek a man by the same name over a $10,000 swindle allegation involving Senorita Lusiana Veronessa of Barranquillias Colombia who says she was swindled of cash and jewelry by a man who promised marriage in the United States.
Mrs. Jacqueline Lamp, 88, wife of C W Lamp, died Saturday evening at Maplewood nursing home after nine months as a patient. A lifelong Greenspring area resident, she and Mr Lamp ran a general store. Survived by husband, two nieces and a nephew raised from childhood, plus brothers Gerry Shade and Correll Shade. Funeral at Omps on Wednesday at 2 p.m. with interment at Mt Hebron cemetery.
A modern passenger automobile uses about nine pounds of plastic parts. This material helps reduce weight and adds functional components across the vehicle’s interior and exterior.
The article notes Europe’s population growth over the 19th century, indicating a rise from about 1800 levels to more than twice that size by 1900. It emphasizes demographic change across the continent during this period.
W. W. Glass of Winchester will discuss the Fairfax Purchase at a Clark County Historical Assn meeting at 8 p m Friday in the Berryville community building. A Mackay Smith will report on progress of the society annual publication.
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