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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1940

Page

10

Funeral Rites Held For Mrs. L. L. Bowman in Refuge

Funeral services for Mary Elizabeth Bowman widow of Leo L. Bowman were held at Refuge Church on July 2. Born September 30, 1864 she lived in the area all her life, survived by four children, nine grandchildren, three sisters and three brothers. Burial followed at Green Hill Cemetery with Rev. Homer Welsh officiating.

Refuge Refuge Church Mary Elizabeth Bowman Leo L. Bowman Bowman John Henry Margaret Frances Boude Gardiner Refuge Methodist Church John G. Bowman Nineveh Philip C. Bowman Stephens City Clara B. Keller Lebanon Church Roy T. Bowman Springfield Jimmie Beverley Bowman Lincoln Iva Charlotte Bowman Ellen Mary Keller Patricia Bowman Margaret G. Bowman Philadelphia Kate Cornwell White Post Rosa Headley Winchester Minnie Rouzee George John W Conneaut James L. Gardiner Homer Welsh Ivory Garden of Prayer Isle of James A. Orndorff Austin Conner John R. Bray Thomas Hawes Russell Neville J. Miller Jett Green Hill Cemetery

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Britain, Rome weigh reprise for Europe amid looming war

A War Today column discusses Nazi aims and Britain's growing strength under Churchill. It notes Ciano's meeting with Hitler, possible surrender offers, and the risk of a drawn out conflict. The piece cites a tightening naval blockade, neutral-state pressures, and looming famine as factors shaping a quick peace.

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Hog And Ram Sale Dates Set

An auction of registered hogs and rams will be held August 5 at the horse show grounds near Berryville Virginia with ram shows at 10 a m and sales at 1 p m Other sales are planned in Orange Leesburg Woodstock Staunton and Winchester plus a Suffolk sale August 6 and a later sale in Onna County Information available from county agents offices.

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Japanese Bugs Invade Pratt Library Exhibit Windows

Baltimore July 16 Japanese beetles have invaded the Pratt Library and caused deaths of several specimens. Bill Hansell an employee in the exhibits department found dozens of dead beetles in the display windows in the main building.

Baltimore Pratt Library Bill Hansell

Floyd Collins Trapped in Sand Cave 1925

Floyd Collins became trapped in Sand Cave Edmonson County Kentucky on January 30 1925 when a rock shifted pinning his left foot. Rescue teams worked after he was discovered February 1. He was found dead February 16 and buried April 23 in Crystal Cave Kentucky.

Floyd Collins Sand Cave Edmonson County Kentucky Collins Crystal Cave

Mediterranean Is Mined By British

London reports the British Navy likely laid new minefields around Italian waters in the Mediterranean. The Admiralty warned vessels within 30 miles of Italian shores risk danger as retaliation for Italian actions.

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