Revival of coatless rebellion stirs Southern papers
A column notes a revived push against summer coats led by Alabama Georgia Louisiana and Mississippi groups. Editors debate tradition vs comfort as Roanoke Winchester and Memphis papers weigh in with mockery or support. The piece favors lighter attire and open neck shirts to beat the heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palkville Herald
Alabama
Georgia
Louisiana
Mississippi
Memphis
H. F. Byrd, Jr
Winchester Star
Roanoke Times
Gus Robbins
Hopewell News
The
Herald
Royal Romance Last Act in Carol Lupescu Union
Ex King Carol of Romania and Magda Lupescu have long acted as husband and wife since 1924. With Lupescu facing illness, Carol reportedly married last Thursday to formalize the union and preserve royal standing amid tradition.
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Carol of
Romania
Magda Lupescu
Bucharest
Carol
Rainfall Statistics For 34 Years At Winchester
Present and past rainfall figures show 24 hour precipitation at 0.41 inches for July to date, with year to date at 1.23 inches. The 34 year average annual rainfall stands at 36.30 inches and monthly averages from 1913 to 1946 range from 1.97 inches in February to 3.86 inches in June. Data courtesy of the Winchester Research Laboratory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Research Laboratory
Exiled Carol Names Helena of Romania at Rio Bedside
In Rio de Janeiro Carol proclaimed Helena princess as 10 witnesses, including Ernest Urdari anu, stood with the ex monarch who abdicated in 1940. The former king, Michael, rules in name only under Communist tolerance, yet the gesture evokes royal romance and sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Helena
Romania
Ernest Urdarianu
Carol
Spain
Mexico
Michael
Plans for reorganization of Winchester Moose lodge
Plans near completion to reorganize the Winchester Loyal Order of Moose as the original lodge, inactive for years, returns to activity. More than 1,000 head of stock changed hands at the local market today, manager Brown Lovett said. A new fire alarm system is to be ready for use Friday with the control unit to be placed at the police department, per Fire Chief E. W. Argenbright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Loyal Order of Moose
Brown Lovett
E. W. Argenbright
Police Department
Berryville Horse Show Plans Proceed for 41st Annual Event
Berryville directors announced the 41st annual horse show for August 2021 would proceed with all net proceeds donated to the Army Navy relief fund. Gasoline rationing saw 1,088 registrations yesterday and work continued at a steady pace. Five Winchester doctors plus four others will depart this week for armed forces duty, bringing total leaving to nine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
Army-Navy Relief Fund
Winchester
George H. Smith
E. C. Stuart, Jr
Thomas A. Gibson
John B. McKee
Leon Slavin
Heat wave grips city as temperatures near 96 degrees
Eastern states suffer through a heat wave with a 96 degree high locally. Brief relief is seen as occasional showers approach. Winchester Girl Scouts host visitors at Camp White Rock for a campfire circus and show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Winchester Girl Scouts
Camp White Rock
Fire stops blaze at Horace Browne residence
Firemen found Mr. Browne had already fought a coal oil stove fire with a garden hose. Water damage spread inside the house though the flames were extinguished. Three local Boy Scout troops depart July 20 for an eight day Cedar Creek outing. A prisoner with two county jail terms escaped by breaking a yardstick lock ladder and walnut tree escape. he was not recaptured by late afternoon. An 1897 item notes John H. Hoover found his horse and rail missing after hitching behind John Miller's store. An ad seeks return of nine striped sheep damaged at Stephen City owned by A B Rothgeb.
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Horace Browne
John H. Hoover
John Miller
Star
A. B. Rothgeb
Stephens City
Fire Co Mascot Delivers Pups On Engine Run
Bum the mascots dog of Engine Co 103 on Chicago's West Side escaped a leash during a fire call and gave birth atop the fire engine. Firemen Tim Mary and Frank Wixted assisted as five more pups were born after the engine returned to the station.
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Chicago
West Side
Engine Co. 103
Jerry McElligott
Tim Mary
Frank Wixted
Bum
Modern Life as a Parable of Driving and Time
The essay frames modern thought as a blend of present focus past reflection and future planning. It compares life to driving a car with the steering wheel gears windshield and rearview mirror guiding safe progress and timely decisions. It argues balance between now and then and looking ahead while watching behind.
Opequon Social Notes Tally Local Visits and Events
Elwood Brewer spent a week with Mrs. Mayme Miller. Mrs. John Spitler rushed to hospital with improving condition. Walter Funk returned home after Memorial Hospital treatment. Sale Newlin and son fished Cedar Creek. Bible school opened July 6 at St. Paul Church. Georgie O Donnel and Edna Hinkins visited Mrs. H E Cluett. Louis Fauver family visited friends. Harry Bowman visiting parents. Ray Daniels from Detroit returned home after two weeks with Watts family. Russell Miller and wife visited sister Mrs. Baker at Capon Bridge.
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H. E. Cluett
Louis Fauver
Harry Bowman
E. D Punkhouser
Bowman
Ray Daniels
Detroit
Daniels
Pred Watts
Mary Brumback
Russell Sut Phin
Russell Miller
Mr. Miller
W. A. Baker
Capon Bridge
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Winchester Evening Star
H. P. Byrd, Jr
Matter
Evening Star T Publishing Co
Winchester, Va
National Representatives DeLisser, Ihe
44Th St
New York
Matl
Virginia
West Vir
Matt
New York Daily News
Mme. Lupescu
Mer Jon
Blondie
U. S. Patent Office
Etta Kett
Glamor Girls
Chic Young
Mama
Tre
Papa
Henry
U. S
By Carl Anderson
Secret Agent X-9
Riverview
Big Sister
Met
U. 8. Patent Office
Mel Graf
Byles Forgrave
Lout
Muggs and
Skeeter
By Wally Bishor
By Paul Robinson
White House
Trewirr
Watson
California
Crisco
Avatson's Cash Grocery
Richmond
Charlottesville
Fredericksburg
Trailways
Greyhound Terminal
N. Braddock St
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