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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1941

Page

2

Plans For Scout Week Observance At Roundtable

Winchester Scoutmasters discussed observance of Scout Week February 7 to 13. Pred Bame presided as leaders outlined a tentative program including Parents Night February 7 and church services February 9. An indoor rally February 14 at Handley High School featured Scout demonstrations and a defense and democracy theme.

Winchester Pred Bame Indual Pas Handley High School Handley School Roundtable Phil Hunter Harold Rowe Winton Naff Ray Garrabrandt Harold Rogers William Claire Pred Bathe Bernard Groves Maurice Grim D. W. Naff Fucene Coover Rev Garland Hopkins Market Street Methodist Church Norfolk Council

Skeet Shooting on Sunday Sparks Public Opinion

The Inquiring Reporter gathers views on restricting skeet shooting on Sunday. Capt Edward Goss says noise should avoid towns, Dr S L Flickinger warns if gambling or commercialization occurs, Shayock argues one sport should not be restricted, and Harvey Grubbs questions why skeet should be singled out when many rely on Sunday for leisure.

Edward Goss Shayock Harvey Grubbs

Answers to Today s Quiz

Answers to test questions printed on page 4 list items across categories. Gasoline, Elephant, New Orleans, West Point New York, Minnesota and Florida re chaps cons strvd years professional golf Scipio Africanus Minor.

New Orleans West Point New York Minnesota Florida Scipio Africanus Minor

Bank Holiday Closings Notice and Cashier Signatures

Bank will be closed Monday January 20 1941 for legal holiday. Paper maturities are payable January 21. Signatures: J H Yost cashier Farmers and Merchants National Bank John L Sloat cashier Commercial and Savings Bank C B Bushnell cashier Union Bank of Winchester Harold G Brown cashier Shenandoah Valley National Bank.

Lee J. H. Yost Farmers and Merchants National Bank John L. Sloat Commercial and Savings Bank C. B. Bushnell Union Bank of Winchester Harold G Brown Shenandoah Valley Nat'l Bank

One Woman Loses 20 Pounds of Fat with Kruschen Plan

Thousands of women seek quick fat loss using Kruschen in hot water each morning. The plan requires reducing calories and 30 days of daily dosing, promising noticeable weight loss and improved health with a four week supply and satisfaction guarantee.

Advises Virginia Farmers How To Meet War Time Problems

In the January Extension Division News Dr. H N Young outlines war driven factors likely to spur inflation and high farm demand, urges Virginia farmers to build up soils, repair buildings and equipment, plan efficient layouts, and maintain health standards to weather postwar price shifts.

Extension Division Virginia H. N. Young

Luther Steele Rites Held

Luther Steele former Reliance resident died at 7 50 in Winchester at his daughter Mrs Stuart Perrys home 730 South Kent Street He was born December 25 1864 and survived by a daughter two sons a half brother two half sisters Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 PM from Jones Funeral Home with Rev Carl A Honeycutt officiating Burial will be in Mount Hebron Pallbearers listed.

Father Steele Reliance Stuart Perry South Kent Street Steele Joseph Steele Frederick County Ida Womeldorph South End Fire Company Stuart B William Steele Winchester Whitmore Steele Baker Seabright Rose Adamson Philadelphia Jones Funeral Home Carl A. Honeycutt Grace Lutheran Church Mount Hebron Arthur Seabright Hoye Riley Tom Trier Clarence Orndorff Camillus Curl Henry Hibbard

Methodists Seek Minimum Pay For Pastors In Mission Charges

Richmond January 17 a suggestion by Rev H P Myers to appropriate funds to raise salaries of Methodist pastors in mission charges to a minimum level was made at the midyear meeting without specifying the amount. Previous talk set suggested minimums of 1500 dollars for married men and 1100 for single pastors.

Richmond Virginia Conference Board of Missions H. P. Myers D. D Danville At Centenary Methodist Church Myers

U. S. Planes Prove Merits in RAF Roles

War correspondent Quentin Reynolds reports American bombers and pursuit planes in service with the Royal Air Force are performing well in Britain. He details praise from Lord Beaverbrook, notes aircraft such as the Hudson, Boston, Mohawk, Tomahawk and Buffalo in action, and cites trials and adjustments for British standards. England would welcome five times as many planes.

New York R.A.F Quentin Reynolds Collier's Weekly England Reynolds Lord Beaverbrook United States Beaverbrook

Radio Highlights Schedule Notes and Guest Lineup

Radio listings show spy drama Espionage with Charles Boyer and Kate Smith at 8. The evening features WRC author Owen Davis with Information Please at 8:30 and Gang Busters fifth anniversary on WMAL at 9 with 1941 Roll of Public Enemies. Bette Davis marriage delay shifts Of Human Bondage to next week with Arch Oboler babies comedy Papa Jonathan. Programs span NBC Army News Fritzie Zivic fights and music sets from Fred Waring, Amos n Andy, and Time magazine fare across stations KYW WJSV WRC WMAL.

WJSV Charles Boyer Kate Smith WRC Owen Davis Mr. Smith Mrs. North WMAL Bette Davis Arch Oboler Papa Jonathan E. C. Hill Streamliner Frazier Hunt Bankhage Sullivan the World Today Fred Waring Amos N’ Andy Air Newsroom Lanny Ross Alec Templeton al Pearce Time Kate Smith's Johnny Time Campbell Theater Playhouse Eeeter Hapenen Eeeter Hapenen Pembtngee Easier Wings of J. F. Byrnes Destiny Guy Gillette TS Rilto KYW Cannes Bobby Byrnes

Flu Decrease Noted In Some Areas In Virginia

Richmond Virginia January 16 Dr William Grossmann head of the state health department says there is no major statewide change but a definite drop in influenza cases in some areas especially Buchanan county He cautions that forecasts are unreliable and cites California as an example of sudden rises Meanwhile many schools statewide remained closed due to the mild flu with Newport News and Warwick county reporting mounting sickness and about 15000 Richmond pupils absent today largely due to weather rather than flu concerns

Richmond William Grossmann Bureau of Communicable Diseases State Health Department Buchanan County California Newport News Warwick County Hampton Roads Defense Forbes H. Norris

Greeks Feed Armies Under Difficulties

By J. Wes Gallagher amidst Greece Albania front lines a transport corps of trucks mules and old cars fights rugged roads ice and mud to keep Greek army supplied. Mike a driver with a 12 year old flivver endures 400 miles daily for front line support and dreams of a new car with a radio after the war.

J. Wes Gallagher Albania American Rockies Mike Greece

Clergy Schedule and Local Family Moves

Rev. L. C. Messick led services at Pleasant Grove U B Church last Sunday. Rev. M. L. Zirkle to preach at Fairview Lutheran Church this Sunday at 3 p m. Mrs. Vergie McKee sold her property and moved in with parents near Hoy West Virginia. Mrs. Jennie McKee staying with son R N McKee in Winchester.

Cross Roads L. C. Messick Pleasant Grove U. B. Church M. L. Zirkle Fairview Lutheran Church Vergie McKee Dallas Hoke Hoy W. Va Jennie McKee R. N. McKee Winchester

Beware of Contagious Colds Health Advice

A health notice urges normal living and hydration to prevent colds. It recommends immediate use of Vicks VapoRub and Vatronol at first sneeze or nasal irritation, claiming these products aid natural defenses and relieve congestion. If symptoms persist, seek medical help promptly.

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