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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1938

Page

2

Miller Plan Event On Fruit Growers Advertising Campaign

Miller leads discussion on the 1938 39 campaign for orchardists with Phil H Gold as chairman. Speakers include Dr Water Hough of Winchester Laboratory and Dr A B Groves of the Laboratory, plus Staunton secretary S CampSeld and Tr AH Teske of Blacktors Va.

Phil H. Gold Water Hough Winchester Research Laborstory A. B. Groves Gerar Mao Pateowess Comemiet Liersiirr Jetkeon Walker Bent Peres J. Meshal Wi- Gear Beveret Lee Derk Kermeto Sehirner Anderaem Langoo Wilace EF Board AB Gooves I PF Line

Young Autograph Collector Lends to Library Exhibit

Marshall Palmer a 15 year old autograph collector has turned over his signature collection to Handley Library for three years. The set includes individuals such as Alf Landon Mae West James West and many governors and public figures. He began the hobby in 1936 after a reply from Alf Landon and plans to expand the collection.

Marshall Palmer Handley Library Garner Alf. M. Landon Eddie Rickenbecker Lewis E. Lawes James E. West Mae West Bob Burns Joe E. Brown Dan Beard Col Frank Knox John L. Lewis Carter Glass Harry F. Byrd James L

Another Shipment Of Lambs Is To Be Moved From Middletown

The Frederick County Cooperative Marketing Association will move its fourth lamb shipment from Middletown Virginia on Tuesday July 5. Shipments should be at the Middletown stockyard between 9 am and 3 pm. Representatives from Blacksburg Virginia and Baltimore Maryland will assist with grading and loading. Contact I F Stine county agent or any committee member to arrange shipments. Since the cooperative's formation a large, carefully graded run has been shipped with excellent prices and farmer satisfaction.

Middletown Frederick County Cooperative Marketing Association Blacksburg Baltimore I. F. Stine Frederick County Shenandoah County

High scores at Winchester Club shooting meet at Rouss Park

Yesterday's Winchester Gun Club event at Rouss Park drew shooters from several states though attendance was light. E E Cuthbert was high gun with 97 of 100, followed by Bostwick and Renner at 96. Ruth Cuthbert, 16, impressed with 95 and earned challenges in rifle pistol or shotgun events.

Winchester Gun Club Rouss Park Jordan Richmond Wright Roanoke Marcey and Fawcett Washington, D. C Mr. Bostwick Waynesboro Yeagers and Son Thomas Arns Ruth Cuthbert Winchester Washington Keyser W. Va Martinsburg Miss Cuthbert Cuthbert Renner Bostwick Ruth Arnsberger Marcey Lightner Francis Grimes Fawcett Dr. Yeagers Yeagers Miller Norris

Mrs Ensign Dies After Lifelong Missionary Work

Death recalls Mrs. Ensign a longtime partner of Dr. Ensign and pioneer in Indigenous education. She taught Indians in Dawson Yukon prepared lessons by typewriter and helped found Emmanuel Presbyterian Church Long Beach and Westminster Church. Survived by sister Ella Harrison of Long Beach. The Long Beach Press Telegram praised her friendliness and outreach.

Winchester Stawboard Company Moody Bible Institute Chicago Ensign Holyoke Mass Sioux City Cedar Rapids Iowa Hanford Calif Alaska Dawson Yukon Sheldon Jackson United States Emmanuel Presbyterian Church Long Beach Westminster Church Ella Harrison

Barrett Faces Robbery Charge

William Barrett, charged with breaking and entering the store of Mrs. Jennie McKee in White Hall, was returned to Frederick County for trial. Sheriff Bywaters and deputies extradited him from Moundsville, West Virginia after he completed a sentence for an automobile violation. Barrett reportedly offered no resistance and planned to plead guilty at Frederick Circuit Court.

William Barrett Jennie McKee White Hall Frederick County Sheriff Bywaters Robert DeHaven A.J. Tavenner Moundsville W. Va Barrett West Virginia Gliff Bywaters Virginia Philip Williams Frederick Circuit Court

Andy Bell Announces Walter Johnson Parade Guests

A city parade will feature Walter Johnson and his team as guests of honor with the city band, four local volunteer fire companies, Park nine players, and notable figures like W A Sands Baker. The procession starts 2 30 PM from City Hall via Cameron Piccadilly Main Gerrard before the baseball games at 10 30 AM and 3 30 PM. Park lineup includes Swanson Patton Curry McDermott Burch Luby Keller Kibler Lunsford Michael.

City Hall Cameron Piccadilly Main Gerrard Park Swanson Patton Curry McDermott Burch Luby Keller Kibler Lunsford Michael

Directors Of Pool To Meet

A meeting of the directors of the swimming pool project will be held tonight at 7 in the office of Miss Helen Wright. Miss Helen Massey will preside in Otis Sargent’s absence as he is at Wildwood New Jersey with Elwood Williams the district representative to the National Marbles Tournament. Policies for operating the pool in the American Legion building are to be formulated and funding discussed. The Handley Board of Trustees may allow the rehabilitation funds to be used for monthly rent. The pool reconditioning effort was led by Richard Owen and others to offer swimming and lifesaving instruction with 100 to 150 sustaining memberships targeted.

Helen Wright Winchester-Frederick The Red Cross Helen Massey Otis Sargent Wildwood N. J Elwood Williams Winchester Evening Star American Legion Handley Board of Trustees Richard Owen

Mrs. Russell To Leave Memorial Hospital This Afternoon

Mrs. J. D. Russell wife of the Williamsburg minister will leave Memorial hospital after an operation this afternoon. She will stay with Mrs. J. W. Newcome at 25 East Germain street for several weeks before returning home and will welcome friends who call.

Committees Named For City Civic Groups And Scouts

A list of committee chairs for Grover Henshall and others is announced. At 9 o clock Monday morning city youths meet at Handley School to march to the theatre with the Handley band and civic clubs. A flag program by the American Legion follows, ending with refreshments. Bring a pal and a flag and meet at Handley School.

Grover Henshall Lloyd Carper E. S. McGavock Bob Jasper Earl Crowser William Bridgeforth Russell Cather Melvin Miller Rotarr J. W. Morrow George Barnesley Allen Gray Boy Dan O. Henry American Legion Arthur Field Edwin C. Parker Harry McCann Phillip Fowle Kiwanis Harry Ebert Clark Smith Eugene Cooper R. E. Buncutter Paul Rhodes Andrew Bell Handley School Handley Band

Virginia governor reshuffles advisory council members

Governor Price announced a major redraw of the Virginia advisory legislative council replacing six of seven members. Only State Senator John S. Battie of Charlottesville remains, with new appointees including Senators T. Russell Cather and Leonard G. Muse and Delegates Charles W. Crowder C. G. Kuesenberry John Spiers and Francis Pickens Miller.

Richmond Price Virginia Advisory Legislative Council John S. Battie Charlottesville T. Russell Cather Winchester Leonard G. Muse Roanoke Charles W. Crowder C. G. Kuesenberry Waynesboro John Spiers Radford John Lee Pratt Fredericksburg Paul Mellon Upperville Virginia Museum of Pine Arts Samuel G. Oakey State Board of Embalming Highway Commission William H. East Staunton Henry Shirley Europe Amherst Lucian Schrader J. R. Goodwin

Unwilling Dog Catcher Divorce Case In Chicago

Mrs. Dorothy Orth sought a divorce in circuit court alleging her husband struck her with their collie dog. Judge Finnegan prompted details about the dog’s weight and the distance of the throw. The court granted the divorce to Mrs. Orth and awarded custody of the dog to John Orth.

Chicago Dorothy Orth P. J. Finnegan

Young Presbyterians Return from Massanetta Sessions

Fourteen youths from the Opequon Group of Presbyterian churches will travel home to Frederick County, Virginia, Monday after a week of conferences at Massanetta near Harrisonburg. Dorothy Greenawalt represents the group at the conference, joined by Hilda Boyd, Margaret Norman, Ruth Mee, Mary Virginia Larrick, Pauline Larrick, Mary Catherine Pingley, Winifred Carper, Alma Orndoff, Mildred Snyder, Dorothy Snyder, Frances Carpenter, June White, and Virgil Massie.

Presbyterian Churches of Opequon Frederick County Massanetta Harrisonburg Dorothy Greenawalt Presbytery Hilda Boyd Margaret Norman Ruth Mee Mary Virginia Larrick Pauline Larrick Mary Catherine Pingley Winifred Carper Alma Orndoff Mildred Snyder Dorothy Snyder Frances Carpenter June White Virgil Massie

Death of Mrs. Annie E. Adams in Frederick County

Mrs. Annie E. Adams aged 84 wife of A. W. Adams of Apple Pie Ridge Frederick County died at home after weeks of illness. She was daughter of the late John and Susan Keller and lived most of her life in the ridge community. Survived by husband and two brothers Edward Keiter of Cleveland and William Keiter of Gerardstown. Funeral set for tomorrow with service at 10 a.m. at the house led by Rev. William B. Obaugh. Interment in White Hall cemetery. Pallbearers listed.

Annie E. Adams A. W. Adams Apple Pie Ridge Frederick County Adams John and Susan Keller

Tragic end in mountaineering search on cliff peak

After eight days of rescue attempts and heavy rain, the body of young McCormick was found on Narrow Shelf New Mexico. Richard Whitmer, a Princeton student from Albuquerque, was found last Friday on the opposite side. Indian searchers recovered the youths with ropes and careful ascent while officials restricted access to the area.

Albuquerque McCormick Richard Whitmer Forest Service Whitmer Princeton New Mexico Clyde Tingley Ruth Hanna McCormick Simms

Holidays Hit Postal Schedule Over Fourth of July Weekend

Post office observes two holidays as Fourth of July falls on Monday. No Saturday afternoon mail delivery or Monday window service. Mail from street boxes will be collected Saturday evening, Sunday morning, and Monday afternoon. Rural delivery suspended. Stamp window closes 5 pm Saturday. Lockbox mail and special delivery operate as usual.

Valley Is To Be

The article describes a nationwide educational field trip for New Jersey State Teachers College at Montclair students. It outlines stops at national parks dam projects universities observatories and museums to educate future teachers about America’s past and present. Funded in part by the Alfred P Sloan Foundation.

Hollywood America Alfred P. Sloan Foundation For Economic Education and Research New Jersey State Teachers College Montclair New England French Canada Middle Atlantic Seaboard New York Metropolitan

Rescue Teams Strive To Reach Missing McCormick

Progress is slow as two recovery parties advance toward McCormick's last known location on the cliff. One group neared the saddle peak by 9 a.m. local time, carrying 1,000 feet of rope to lower the body. The Rev. James L. McClane heads to Albuquerque for tomorrow's funeral services for the McCormick family friend.

McCormick James L. McClane Episcopal Church Manitou Springs Colo Albuquerque

Last Rites Held For Carl N MclIlwee In Gainesboro

Funeral services for Carl Newton MclIlwee who died Sunday night were held Tuesday afternoon. Rev. Fred Crow officiated at the Gainesboro residence and Gainesboro Church. Pallbearers from the local Modern Woodmen of America included Fred Braithwaite and others. Interment followed at Gainesboro Cemetery. Survived by his mother Ella Martha wife Virgie Shirley two children Ralph and Jeannette sisters Eva Loy Annie Ruble Lula Cooper. Born June 6 1893 in Wilmington Ohio.

Carl Newton MclIlwee Gainesboro Fred Crow Gainesboro M. E. Church Jesus Modern Woodmen of America Depesed Fred Braithwaite Gradge Braithwaite Paul Braithwaite Frank Braithwaite Erle Edwards Harry McKeever Ella Ruble Hilda Cooper Eva Taylor Emogean Fout Reva Taylor Bessie Ruble Mr. Melsiwee Wilmington Ohio Ella Martha William Henry Melsiwee Virgie Shirley Ralph Jeannette Eva Loy Winchester Annie Ruble Bunker Hill Lula Cooper

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