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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1947

Page

5

Hunter Finds Mountain Lions Brave in Great Falls Tale

Roy Murray a Boulder hunter describes encounters with mountain lions in Montana. He recalls a near miss at 16 feet with his dog between them, another lion pursuing his dog, and a seven day chase that killed multiple deer and elk. Murray notes he has killed 35 to 40 lions since 1902 and once earned 750 dollars from a 1942 bounty.

Great Falls Mont Roy Murray Boulder Murray

Trooper Seale Transferred to Virginia State Police Investigations

Lt. Blythe announces the transfer of State Trooper C. A. Seale from patrol duty to the investigative unit of the Virginia State Police. Seale, from Stephens City, has served with the force since 1942 except for a World War II leave and will continue to reside in his area.

William W. Blythe C. A. Seale Stephens City Virginia State Police Seale

Milburn Takes Post As Berryville Officer

Robert L. Milburn of the Winchester police for three years resigns effective Dec. 10 to become Town Officer of Berryville. Milburn is a World War III veteran and the second Winchester officer to join Berryville after John Massey left for Romney.

Robert L. Milburn Winchester Berryville Milburn John Massey Romney O. J. Darsey

Green Spring Notes On Local Hospital Stay

Friends of Mrs. Samuel Hart report she is a patient at Winchester Memorial Hospital and wish her a speedy recovery. Several locals visit or return from the hospital, with updates on Bessie Catlett, the Hart family, Luttrells, Runkles, Milburns and Brill. The Martinsburg and Glengarry trips are noted among weekend calls and calls in from Pikeside West Virginia.

Rose Runkles Nancy Martinsburg Albert Luttrell Loyd Milburn Grove Milburn Glengary W. Va Lewis Stimmer Pikeside James Brill

Quarterly Meeting At Gainesboro Sunday

Rev Edward Kyle pastor of Gainesboro charge says the first quarterly conference and communion will be held at 11 am Sunday at the charge in Gainesboro.

Gainesboro Edward Kyle

Vestrymen Elected at Calvary Episcopal Church

Front Royal reports four teen vestry members re elected at the Calvary Episcopal church annual meeting. Judge Elliott Marshall is among the elected vestrymen.

Front Royal Calvary Episcopal Church Elliott Marshall

Local notes from Reliance and Madison area

Dozens of brief items report holiday travels and returns. Jean Derflinger returns to Madison College. Mr and Mrs Derr move to a new home. Dyke family to occupy vacated house. Annie Anderson leaves for Plains. Families visit relatives in Fredericksburg and Strasburg. A missionary meeting is planned at the parsonage led by Mrs Tederick. A hearing device demonstration by Mrs E M Matthews is noted.

R. R. Stickley Tilden Stickley Fredericksburg L. P. Tederick Lillian Johnson Gilbert Brumback A. C. Stickley Strasburg

Summons by Publication in Virginia Civil Case

In the Frederick County Circuit Court Randolph M. Grimm sues Gertrude R. Henderson and unknown heirs of Sarah E. Barnes to adjudicate title to Lot 45, on Main Street, Stephens City. Henderson non resident. heirs unknown. required to appear within ten days after publication. Publication in Winchester Evening Star and posting at courthouse required. Clerk N. Whitacre.

Virginia Frederick County Randolph M. Grimm Gertrude R. Henderson Sarah E. Barnes Mary N. Barnes Schenck Fannie B. Barnes Grimm Lillie J. Barnes Hardesty W. Barnes Stephens City Circuit Court Winchester

Fur Coat Look Becomes Winter Wife Habit

HAL BOYLE recalls the "fur coat look" wives show when cold weather arrives and Christmas gifts fail to meet expectations. A humorous column notes how a fur coat represents security and status in a marriage, with Santa failing to deliver the desired luxury.

Hal Boyle New York Santa Claus Frances Santa Kris Kringle

Eligibility for transfer from Naval Reserve to regular Navy

The Department of the Navy states active Naval Reserve members cannot enlist in the regular Navy. Inactive Naval Reserve members may enlist in the regular Navy. Rating determination upon enlistment follows current Recruiting Directives.

Naval Reserve U. S. Navy Department of the Navy

Descent of the Boatswain Pipe in Naval Tradition

The boatswain's pipe used on modern naval ships descends from the ancient pipe or flute once used by rowers in a galley to keep time.

Widow Inherits Devereux Estate in Clarke County

The widow Mrs Salome Jackson Devereux becomes sole heir in fee simple to the estate of Edward W Devereux probate yesterday in Clarke County She serves as executrix on a 6000 dollar bond without security Edward W Devereux died November 13 The will was witnessed by A Garland Williams and E G Coiner Appraisers named are B B McKay Roy E Potts Ralph M Ware J E Keller and E G Coiner The heirs at law include the widow and a daughter Joan Ryan Devereux aged 14

Salome Jackson Devereux Edward W. Devereux Clarke County Devereux A. Garland Williams E. G. Coiner B. B. McKay Roy E. Potts Ralph M. Ware J. E. Keller

Recreation program gains new planner in city

The council aims to restart recreation services quickly and has secured Mr Henry to lead a well planned program. He accepts the position and will need housing as the Henry family has no children.

Hobert Henry Henrys

Baptist missionary to organize church in Marlow subdivision

The Rev. Fred A. Bobbitt of Norfolk, assigned by the Virginia Baptist board, will arrive tomorrow to organize a Baptist congregation in the Marlow subdivision. A ship described as unstable would roll in long slow swings to promote passenger comfort.

Front Royal Fred A. Bobbitt Norfolk Virginia Baptist Board of Missions and Education Marlow

Still in Love After 72 Years Of Wedded Life

A southern Illinois couple married 72 years shares marriage tips. J W Bill Arnold near 90 and wife Sarah 86 advise avoiding taverns and late drinking, staying home, sharing finances, avoiding debt, and walking away from quarrels to keep a lasting union.

Salem. Tl Southern Illinois J. W Bill) Arnold Sarah Boston Arnold

Love pair find lifelong bond beyond age lines

The couple reflect on enduring love with stated age difference from youth. They claim shared tastes and domestic chores through years. Arnold adds a motto of honesty and debt payment. An empire figure notes about seven million in a colonial realm.

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