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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1947

Page

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Yule Week Holiday Gift Checks Granted by Plant

Dr Pepper plant announces Yule Week holiday with employment fee distribution. Gift checks will be provided to eligible workers during the break.

Dr. Pepper

Answers to the Daily Quiz

A compiled list of quiz answers including zodiac sign Capricornus, Herbert Hoover, Admiral Chester W Prime Minister of Great Fale, and locations Miami New Orleans Dallas. Also notes Jupiter, sterilization, non taxable items, New Mexico and a claim that Americans brew over 25 billion cups of tea annually.

Capricornus Herbert C. Hoover Chester W. Prime Minster Great Fale Warrior Westminster Miami Fla New Orleans Dallas Texas Jupiter New Mexico

Crossword Clues From a Daily Page

Crossword entries include travel by automobile Jewish feast part of to be stepped down in this plac e seaweed curved female sheep cry of a lamb a fireplace discoverer of Americas of cap 85 below naut chief male character in a play Saturdays Answer cry before make

America Naut

Reassessment Panel Appointed for Shenandoah County

Judge Elliott Marshall designates C. M. Shannon Mt. Jackson 8. E. Stickley Oranda and J. B. Roller near Woodstock to conduct a general reassessment of all real estate in Shenandoah county.

Woodstock C. M. Shannon Mt. Jackson E. Stickley Oranda Roller Eliott Marshall Shenandoah County

Stephens City Cage Teams Lose Twin Bill to Strasburg

Strasburg high school defeated Stephens City 55 19 in boys action with Griffith scoring 22 for the winners and Ritenour 8 for the losers. The Stephens City girls failed to score a field goal, earning three points from four free throws. it marks Frederick County’s first year with a basketball program.

Strasburg High School Stephens City Shenandoah County Griffith Henry Ritenour Frederick County

W D Walker Dies William Daniel 79 Father of Robert Lee Walker

William Daniel Walker aged 79 died yesterday at his home near St. Luke. He leaves six other children and a sister. Services set for 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Luke Lutheran Church.

Wiliam Daniel Robert Lee Walker St. Luke St. Luke Lutheran Church

Christmas Program at Fairview EUB Church

A Christmas program will be held at 7 30 p m on December 25 at the Fairview EUB church near Nainala with local residents invited to attend and share in seasonal celebrations.

Fairview Eub Nainala

Notice of Public Auction of 1935 Oldsmobile Sedan

On December 24 1947 at 11 00 A M at the George Washington Garage Winchester Virginia a public auction will sell for cash a 1935 Oldsmobile Sedan Motor No F192513 pursuant to a Civil and Police Court order dated December 18 1947 in the case George Washington Garage versus George Co Collier for 177 00 dollars.

George Washington Winchester George Co. Collier

Death of Rep. Pat Drewry Noted Virginia Statesman

The longtime legislator and naval affairs expert Pat Drewry died after a long public career in which he chaired the Democratic National Committee in 1935 and served as ranking member on the naval affairs committee. A funeral will be held at Blandford Cemetery with local officials and former pastors officiating. Virginia figures including Sen. Harry F. Byrd mourn his passing. The report also notes there is no national high school basketball championship per the National Federation of State High School Associations.

Ber Democratic National Committee House of Representatives Naval Affairs Committee United States Naval Academy Annapolis Drewry Winchester Rouss Fire Co Harry Kern T. W. Harrison Burr P. Harrison Rep Bravy Virginia U. S Harry F. Byrd Pat Drewry State Senate of L.N.K National Federation of Late Santa Servisor Servisoft

Winchester Holiday Homecoming Dance Invitation

The Civic League and local groups invite Winchester youth home on vacation to a Holiday Homecoming Dance at the Armory on Tuesday December 30 from 9 to 12. Register by December 27 with your name and your date’s name to Mrs W H Lawrence Jr at 319 West Piccadilly Street. All drags no stags.

The Civic League Winchester Armory W. H. Lawrence, Jr West Piccadilly Street

In Memoriam Colleen Lewis One Year Later

In sad memory of Colleen Lewis died Dec 42 1946. Heartfelt verses from her daughter sister and mother recall her gentle presence and sudden loss. The family laments the long year without her and cherishes her memory with love and sorrow.

Colleen Lewis Colleen

Forfeiture suit targets Lynch Payne and Bowman property

In Frederick County Virginia a circuit court information seeks condemnation and sale of a 1946 Plymouth pickup truck, a Savage 303 rifle, a 10 gauge shotgun, two butcher knives, flashlights, a half mile searchlight and 18 feet of wire cable. Named defendants Lynch Payne and Bowman and others are to appear January 19 1948 to show cause why forfeiture should not be granted.

Frederick County Virginia Commonwealth of Virginia George W. Lynch Dorothy J. Payne Carlin S. Payne Warren B. Bowman George Lynch Carlin 5 Joseph A. Massie, Jr Commonwealth Carlin Dorothy J. *Yne

Hellinger Dies at 44 in Hollywood

Hollywood report confirms Mark Hellinger, famed Broadway chronicler turned film writer, died of a heart attack at age 44 yesterday. He produced hundreds of New York life stories and later helped shape 1950s movies.

Hollywood Mark Hellinger Broadway New York

Denny Heirs Suit Seeks Estate Clarification in Virginia Court

In Winchester Virginia the court orders nonresident defendants to appear within ten days to protect interests in a suit by Farmers and Merchants National Bank executor of Florence L. Denny. The case aims to determine heirs at law and interpret wills of Florence L. Denny and Harry L. Denny with general relief sought.

Commonwealth of Virginia Corporation Court Winchester Farmer and Merchants National Bank Virginia Florence L. Denny Eva V. Kronk Emma Hill L. Virginia Carrier May Grove Mary Eliza Denny Strasburg Walter Sewell Denny White Post Harry Ellis Denny Willie Clay Denny Front Royal Va. S Barron Denny Westmoreland Mary D. Molden National Avenue Elizabeth D. Robinson Tennyson Avenue Mary L. Holladay Berryville Pearl Carter Stephens City Josephl. Denny E. Franklin Street Richmond Victor L. Denny Waynesboro Charles Odin Denny LaSalle St Apt Detroit Mich Catherine Hodgson Sussex Avenue James Marshall Denny McKinley Avenue San Antonio Texas Florence Lowery York South Carolina Gladys Sparrow N. 45Th Street Philadelphia Penna Mamie Coffindeffer Mt. Lake, Park West Virginia Janice Jolliffe Grafton W. Va Victor Willhyde W. Ca Clyde Henning Oakwood St S. E. Washington D. C Clyde Cole Florida Robert E. Denny 20Th Street Great Falls Montana Harry L.denny Harry L. Denny James Marshal) Denny P. J. Marshall James P. Reardon P.q

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