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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1948

Page

5

Petersburg to Get Recreation Center

Petersburg city council approved a plan by 21 civic groups to purchase the USO building for 15000 dollars. City Manager J M Hatchett will confer with civic leaders who want to run the former facility as a recreation center. Frank O Fockler led the chamber of commerce delegation at the meeting.

Petersburg USO Porce J. M. Hatchett Civic and Recreation Association Frank O. Fockler Chamber of Commerce

Lebanon Church notes and social rounds in Virginia

Local column from Lebanon Church Virginia lists residents visiting and moving events. Minnie Colvin recovering from a fall. Albert and Edith McDonald move into Elmer Godlove’s vacated home. Locke family relocate to Sex Smith place in Frederick county. Curtis Himelright from Hyattsville Maryland visits Beeler household. Denzil Hershman visiting Hot Springs for several weeks. Lou Clem and family weekend visit. Hannum family in Front Royal with hospital operation for Mr. Hannum. Leo Borden home from the army visits Emma Borden in Wheatfield. Hockman family hosts Cecil Clay and Fred Heishman plus others. Fairfax native Clara Lindamood returns after visiting Myrtle Orndorff. Helen Campbell and Elinor Brill spend weekend with families. Doctors report rheumatic heart disease affecting millions nationwide.

Lou Clem Melvin Clem Lowell Hannum Front Royal Hannum Leo Borden Opequon Emma Borden Wheatfield W. A. Hockman Cecil Hockman Clay Hockman Fred Heishman O. F. Gedenour Denzil Heishman Mackall Clara Lindamood Fairfax Myrtle Orndorff Helen Campbell Elinor Brill

Denied Movie Show Lad Shoots Self

In Princeton West Virginia on January 22 a 15 year old boy was reported in fair condition at a local hospital after Sheriff Percy L Blye said he shot himself because his mother would not permit him to go to the movies.

Princeton W. Va Percy L. Blye

Do FALSE TEETH FASTEETH Advertisement

An ad touts FASTEETH a powder sprinkled on dental plates to hold teeth firmly. It claims no sliding or rocking, no gummy taste, and an alkaline non acid formula that prevents plate odor. Available at drug stores.

SSS Tonic advertised for stomach gas and weakness relief

An advertisement claims SSS Tonic boosts gastric juice flow to relieve gas and bloating from non organic stomach disturbances. It asserts improved appetite sleep strength and blood health, encouraging readers to buy bottles from nearby drug stores.

SSS Tonic Co Drug Store

Berryville Seminar on Beef and Sheep Production Set

George Herring head of Virginia Extension Service animal husbandry will discuss swine production at the Livestock School in Berryville Court House at 10 a.m. next Thursday. George Litten acting head of VPI animal husbandry will lead the sheep production discussion.

George Herring Virginia Extension Service Court House Berryville George Litten VPI Les

Dalton to discuss beef cattle production today

Dalton an assistant animal husbandman with the extension service will discuss beef cattle production in a series of meetings that will likely continue into the afternoon.

Ter. Dalton

Wooden floors over concrete: NBS guidance provided

The National Bureau of Standards states wooden floors can be laid over concrete if the concrete is not in direct contact with the ground. The rule ensures proper installation and moisture separation for durable flooring.

National Bureau of Standards

Interment in Rockland Cemetery in Warren County

The service notes interment at Rockland cemetery in Warren County. Pallbearers named are Welton Grubbs Clyde Grubbs Jr Marvin Gore Ernst Gore and Thomas Gore.

Rockland Cemetery Warren County Welton Clyde Harry Grubbs, Jr Marvin Ernest Thomas Gore

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