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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1947

Page

10

Square Dance Night Sparks Quiet Romance and Longing

In a Community House social, Sherry and Lex learn each other and dance through reels and waltzes, sparking a tentative closeness as Sherry recalls her war-work past and Lex reveals vague feelings while pondering a possible romance. A separate thread follows Leda and Roger Bedloe facing rumors about their friendship as suspicions arise after a February night.

Sherry Lex Red River Valley Steve Leda Kent Roger Bedloe Craven's Roger Leda Bedloe

Radio Permit Issued for Front Royal Station

The Federal Communications Commission granted Sky Park Broadcasting Corp. a permit to operate a 250 watt radio station in Front Royal. Equipment orders have been placed and efforts will be made to get the station on the air at the earliest date, per president H. F. Minter.

Front Royal Federal Communications Commission Sky Park Broadcasting Corp H. F. Minter

Local Restaurateur Killed by Electrocution in Leesburg

George Apostolopolos aged 24, a restaurant operator, was electrocuted when he touched a wire in a home-made lamp during repairs at his Leesburg restaurant. The incident occurred on June 13. He operated the establishment in the town and was assisting with wiring when the accident happened.

Leesburg George Apostolopolos

NAACP Local Chapter Opens Membership Drive

The annual NAACP membership drive begins with a meeting at 8 30 p m on Monday at Cartwrights funeral home 437 N Cameron St William H Brown serves as chairman and expects about 40 volunteers to lead the drive. One pound of dried whole eggs equals about 37 eggs per the Agriculture Department.

National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Cartwright N. Cameron St William H. Brown H.C. A Department of Agriculture

Doctor's Discovery for Flushing Kidneys

An advertising feature promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a kidney and bladder remedy. It claims excess urine acidity causes backache and fatigue and says Swamp Root cleanses impurities with 16 herbs and is non habit forming. A free trial offer and store availability are noted.

Kilmer & Co., Inc Bog Stamford Conn

Tour de Beurre origins linked to butter indulgence during Lent

The Tour de Beurre of Rouen Cathedral earned its name from funds donated to permit butter consumption in Lent. Estimates of U S recreation spending in recent years range from two billion to twenty billion dollars annually.

Rouen United States

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